The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-07
clear through to Sue END OF all these trsnends
lawsuits.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

TEE NEWS RECEIVED WITH rNcRRDULrrY-
REASONS OF STATE TOR THE GOVERNORS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LIKELY TO BE wrrNEas
AGAINST THE RING.
ALBANY, N. T., April 8, 1875
NOW that the canal excitement has almost died
out mere. comparatively speaking the main topic
OF discussion among the legislators to-day has
been the pardoning OF lngersoll by Governor
Tiden. Although the announcement was made IL
q few lines published in the Albany morning
Journals none OF the Senators or the Assembly.
men seemed to know anything aboutit. Questions
OF opinion In relation to the pardon were met With
q snrug OF doubt as to the authority OF the state,
ment.
REASONS OF STATE.
on being approached upon the subject Governor
1flden refused to give any DEFINITE causes for hm
action. He minated, however. that in few days
he would give the entire story 10 the public. 10
was conceded among all with whom conversed
that the exercise OF the pardoning power In this
particular case had been done with the object OF
securing Iugersoll's testimony in 'she Ring civil
suits now pending. In fact, gentlemen closely in
the confidence or the Governor admitted this TACT.
and this, to my mind. ends any speculation upon
the Governors action.
VIEWS OF PROMINENT POLITICIAN.
one OF the many prominent politicians who
visit Albany so frequently during legislative ses-
sions gave me the beneft OF his ideas on the
pardon. He secuted the notion at once rhau
Governor Tilden had opened the gates OF Auburn
Prison for lngersou simply through motives OF
compassion. 'soh, no." he remarked, "Tden
could never AFFORD TO 90 that at this particular
time, when he has just inaugurated war against
another gigantic ring The public sentiment ID
Just now entirely In favor or punishments to pub
lie plunderers and Will not tolerate leniency In
that directon.n
..Iugersoll,v remarked, "has always been re-
garded as one OF the principal men IN the Ring.
and therefore could not be pardoned on she
merits OF his case. He was fairly convicted and
sentenced for forgery"
INGERsoLL TO GIVE STATES EVIDENCE.
Eyes, he is evidently pardoned on condition
that he will turn States evidence. He was the
principal man to whom most OF the warrants were
assigned, and he made the divisions. Messrs.
o'Conor and Peckham wish TO succeed in the civil
suits Tor recovery OF money stolen from the people.
At present the only evidence is the bank account
which shows equal divisions to Tweed and others.
Ingersol made most OF the divisions. IL is ex.
ceedngy important to procure positive testimony
as to those divisions IngersoI can do the work.
| He is reported to be timid man and Wiling "a
give his accompices away, as Garvey did,
..How as TO the Governors position In the mat
| ter ~
..WelL as Governor Tilden seems somewha re,k
| cent to-day In giving mis- reasons, am OF opinion
| that perfect understanding exists as TO what
Ingersoll Is expected TO prove. Civil suits ara
now IN course OF preparation under laws recently
passed by the Legislature intended to cover tnese
very cases. Mr.. Charles 0'Conor and Mr.. Wh.e ler
Ii. Pecxnam are al work upon them, in connectlOn
with the Attorney General