Bidwell

The claim in this case having been confirmed, a survey was made, by the surveyor general, and, on motion of the district attorney, returned to this court. On examining the surveys that officer was of opinion that no objections •could properly be taken, and therefore declined to offer any opposition to the approval of it by the court. The claimant thereupon moved for a confirmation, which was opposed by Mr. Cornwall, who asked leave to intervene on behalf of other parties, and to contest the survey. The application is based on certain affidavits, which set forth the interests of the parties who desire to be .admitted to intervene. These parties are one I. M. Speegle and one J. De Lancy, both ■of whom make affidavits stating their interests in the suit, and praying that they may be permitted to appear by Mr. Cornwall, as their attorney. Speegle states that in July, 1853, the claimant, John Bidwell, •conveyed to him and one Chancy 160 aeres of land, of which he is now in possession, and that the claimant also agreed to convey to him 160 acres more whenever he should obtain a patent for his land; but whether this last agreement was in writing he does not •state. He further alleges…