respected rights of natives, as occupants, the asserted the ultimate dominion to he ' themselves. {3} The history,r 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 tha passed nothing on that account. These grants cannot be null or limited to a mere powers of government. (4} This principle has been recognized throughout history wars, negotiations, and treaties which different nations claiming tenitorv in Arne have carried on and held with each other. All the nations of Europe who acquired