However reluctant we may be to order an amercement against the sheriff who bears the character •of an active and faithful officer, yet it is manifest that no ■cause has been” shewn against the motion. From the face of *334the writ, he should have accepted directions from the plaintiffs or their attorney only, and after the receipt of the letters, he being forewarned, listened to Vanmater at his-peril.

Amercement ordered.