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The claim in this case was confirmed by the board, and that decision was affirmed in this court, though not without much doubt as to the genuineness of the title papers. Case No. 16,161. An appeal was taken to the supreme court, which was subsequently ordered to be dismissed by the attorney general. The usual stipulation was thereupon made by the district attorney, and an order entered vacating the order granting an appeal, and allowing the claimants to proceed under the decree of this court as under final decree. A survey of the land confirmed has accordingly been made, and it was returned into court on the application of the United States, pursuant to the provisions of the act of 1860. On the return of the survey objections to it were filed, and the parties permitted to take proofs.

The only objection presented on the part of the United States is, that the grant is false and fraudulent, and the signature of the governor and seals upon the papers forgeries. Proofs in support of this allegation have been taken, and the question is now presented, whether these proofs are admissible, and whether the court has jurisdiction, at this stage of the cause, to ! reopen it for further…