Succession of de Egana

This case is before us on a motion to dismiss ; and a refer-

ence to some of the most prominent facts is, we think, necessary for a proper understanding, and a correct appreciation, of the grounds upon which the motion is submitted.

On the 11th January, 1864, the judgment now complained of was rendered, and on the 1st February, of the same year, after a trial which lasted four days, on the appellee’s prayer for a rehearing, was reaffirmed and maintained by the lower Court.

On the 23d of the same month, the’appellees were ruled’ to show cause “ why they should not forthwith comply with the…