THIS case was brought up by writ of error, from the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Missouri.

The case depended on the construction of an old French grant, which is stated in the opinion of the court. It would not be possible to explain the nature of the dispute to the reader, without the introduction of maps; and as the decision in this case cannot possibly serve to illustrate any that may hereafter occur, it is not deemed expedient to increase the size of this volume by their introduction, or the arguments of counsel to show that the grant could or could not be located.

It was argued by Mr. Garland and Mr. Johnson for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr. Bibb and Mr. Cushing, (Attorney-General,) for the defendant in error.

Mr. Justice CATRON delivered the opinion of the court.