APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF INDIANA. Decided May 7th, 1883. Preferred Stock — Railroads. Certificates of preferred stock of the Ohio and Mississippi Railway Company were issued, containing the following language: "The preferred stock is to be and remain a first claim upon the property of the company after its indebtedness, and the holder thereof shall be entitled to receive from the net earnings of the company seven per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually