
    Robinson et al. vs. Highsmith.
    1. The verdict is supported by the evidence.
    
      (a.) By the act of December 5, 1818, only those were permitted to draw for public lands who were citizens of the United States, and had been, for three years preceding, citizens of Georgia, including such persons as had been absent on lawful business or had served in the then late Indian war and continued to reside in the state since the time of said service.
    
      (i.) The act of December 21, 1819, provided that persons who would be entitled to a draw under the original act should be entitled under the amendment, if they had been citizens of the state for three years before the passage of the amendatory act.
    September 12, 1882.
   Crawford, Justice.  