discovery gave exclusive title to those who made it. While different nations of E respected rights of natives, as occupants, the asserted the ultimate dominion to be it themselves. (3) The history of America proves theses principles. At the same ti grants were made to the colonies, the soil was occupied by the Indians. It has neve objected that the title and possession was in the Indians when it was made, and that passed nothing on that account. These grants cannot be null or limited to a mere gr powers of government. (4) This principle has been recognized throughout history wars, negotiations, and treaties which different nations claiming territory in Ame have carried on and held with each other. All the nations of Europe who acquired territory on this continent have recognized in themselves and other the exclusive ric