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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
THE HUDSON BAY ROUTE,


The question ofan outlet for the prod
ucts of this new northwest through
Hudson Bay has already excited deep
interest. We have before us the re-
port of Lieut.. Andrew r. Gordon, who
commanded the expedition sent out in
July, 1884, by the Canadian govern
ment, and from it take some interesting
facts. The object of the expedition was
to ascertain for what period of the year
the straits leading from Hudson bay to
the North Atlantic ocean are open to
navigation. The expedition passed
through the straits and established sig
nal stations along the route during the
months of July and August, encounter
ing large fields of ice. On the 9th of
August four vessels were sighted fast in
the ice, one of them an American whal-
ing schooner. The expedition got
through the ice and into the open wat
ers OF Hudson bay on the 10Th of Au.
gust.
A letter left by some whalers on Dead
Mans island, a copy of which was made
by Lieut.. Gordon, impaired the infor-
nation that the thermometer was 70
below zero on May %, and that the
north part of the bay was filled with ice
until the 10th Of July. The expedition
arrived at Cape Churchill-which is
part of the southwest coast of the bay
and almost due north of Winnipeg--on
the 9th of September. Vast stretches
of floating ice were met with in the open
bay, but no icebergs were encountered.
The report states that the icebergs found
in the straits would not seriously inter-
fere with careful navigation. Harbor
ice forms at Churchill about the middle
of November, and breaks up the middle
of June.
The purposes Of the expedition seem
to have been more particularly in the
interest of the fisheries of the bay. The
report recites that American fishermen
are making fortunes plying their trade
in that great arm of the North Atlantic
sea, and recommends that the Canadian
government should exact a tariff for the
privilege,
AS to the possibility of shipping grain
from the new northwest by rail and
water to Churchill and thence to Europe
by steamers, the report is silent. How
ever, the fact that good staunch vessels
can safely 60 through the straits during
four or five months of the year, leaves
the question entirely dependent upon
the feasibility of hauling the grain to
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
MACK1N and Gallagher, the political

MAoKlN and Gallagher, the political
"6ne workers" of Chicago, have been
sentenced to two years, and to pay "a
fine of $4,000 each. They are now be.
hind the bars. We hope the judge and
jury who inflicted this just sentence
upon two bad political cracksmen will
emigrate to Dakota; we know of half q
dozen "fne workers. in the Territory
who are no better than Mackin and
Gallagher.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

4LGCl'Ao"o WAIAA soulc u Jul cie4HcI4o
disclose a variety Of views. Parties out
late last night were not questioned:
Reuben Noble-The moon.
Doc Rocke-Some one got a corner
on the sun.
Prof. McGahey-Venus got mad and
mounted the sun.
Parson Stuart-Some planet got be-
tween the earth and the sun.
Chauncey McTaggart-Moon got be-
tween the earth and the sun.
Bill Requa-Haen't been up in that
country, but thinks the planet Venus is
kivering her over.
Bert Requa-It is not necessarily ole
of the planets, because in rs the moon
wedgcd in between the earth and sun.
Dick Timmerman-One of the plan
cts between the earth and sun.
0. B. Corsett-The moon passing be-
tween the earth and sun. 1t is the only
way we can yer have an eclipse here.
Frank Shaw-The moon coming be-
tween us and the sun.
Joe Davenport-That is easily ex-
planned. The moon passes over the disc
OF the sur every Is years.
John A. Percival says it Is the moon
coming in contact with the sun. He
saw the moon quite distinctly.
Major Benham don't know; never
saw anything like it, apd-he SAW nearly
everything while he was in the army.
Frank Converse says it is the planets
passing by and coming in contact with
each other.
Mike Lynch says it is the moon com.
ing between us and the sun.
Nh. Burnett says it is the moon CON-
ing between US and the light.
j. F. MCGEE says: Why, it is an
annular eclipse. The sun is 1900,
900 miles from us and the moon
only 285,000; therefore the moon in its
revolutions around the earth must
necessarily come between US and the
sun occasionally.
The district attorney says he is never
out enough at nights, consequently can.
not study astronomy, anG would not
like to give his opinion on the subject
until he looks up the code.
Judge O'Brien says the eclipse was
caused, or the light shut out, by the
moon backing up against the sun, OF
Slowing round as it were.
Ralph Howard took more interest in
the eclipse this morning than any one,
and showed a great deal of gallantry by
distributing smoked glass to a number
of ladies.
c. G. Ellis placed an ordinary tele-
scope in his window, drawing the shade,
and brought the sun into his room upon
a white cloth. The reflection four feet
back of the telescope was 20 inches in
diameter, and three sun.spots in the
unobscured portion were visible upon
the white surface.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

CAPT. ALEX GRIaGs, of Grand Forks,
has been chosen one of the three rail-
road commissioners of the Territory.
The appointment is regarded as a grand
farce and a fitting finale to the dema-
gogy which has characterized the rail.
road and wheat legislation OF the pres
ent session,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
Painful Injury,

William N. Moore met with a serious
accident Saturday while working at
the fire. His hand got caught under
the reel by the chain and jammed four
OF his fingers, tearing the flesh from the
little one, but Billy is made Of such
plucky material that he remained at his
post until the fire was all extinguished.
DR.. O'Donnel dressed the wound,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

Hon. ". N. ROACH, of Larimore, and
Fred r. Fulton, of Grand Forks, have
been appointed regents of the North
Dakota university at Grand Forks
both good men, and we are glad to see
that Gov. Pierce did not draw party
lines in making the appointments.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
Looks Bad.

1t is stated that all the evidence i,r
existence necessary to convict certain
men who have had a finger in the lesis-
lative pie at Bismarck of the grossest
kind of fraud-forgery and bribery
was destroyed by the fire that burned
the Tribune Office. 1t is not claimed
that the fire was the work Of an incen-
diary, but there were men at Bismarck
the past winter who would do almost
anything.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
Trains Loaded,

8. McQuown, who has a fine farm
north of Grand Harbor, in this county,
got back from S~treator, ILL.,, Saturday.
He saw Mr.. Barton, who sent word that
he has seen nothing below to shake his
confidence in Dakota. Mr.. McQuown
informs us thatthe trains are loaded with
people coming to Dakota,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

FRANK Winston, who has just re-
turned from Washington, said to q Tri-
bune reporter: "Mr. Cleveland told me
that the terms of $4,000 officials ran out
this year, and he would be kept pretty
busy filling those places. They will be
filled first"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
panlOn.

The Dakota Siftings is out with a
frst-class "boom" edition, full of infor-
nation concerning North Dakota. The
citizens came handsomely to the front
with cash to help Bro. Shepard do a
good thing for the town.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

ALL subscribers, new or old, to the
INTER OCEAN who pay M year in ad-
vance and Is cents extra will receive
the Minneapolis Housekeeper, a valu-
able and indispensable household COM
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
SATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1885.
The total appropriations made by the
late legislature sum up $439,339.80.
JUD la INQUIRE has been appointed q
director of the North Dakota Reform
school. 1.-THE italics are ours"

IT is said that the order opening the
Winnebago and Crow creek reservation
was illegal, and President Cleveland is
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of revok-
inn
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the real estate transac-
tions for the week:
Paul Kunzie to Thomas Kelly, 16O acres In town
u 1 8 range g., teonnsiidesation.%";.w"w"-...~sloo
II =, n basr TO Sohn biIkholz, lot l, block 81, Dew.
F L Dana to A L Redden, leo acres in town 1853,
loa, range 81: consideration~::"."".""..... 5000
ihomas Kelly to Paul hunzie, l60 acres in town
l55, range Is, CONFEDERATION. 1000
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21
One Of the Spiciest.
Northwood HEADLIGHT.

The Devils Lake INTER-OCEAS issues
one of the spiciest dailies in the territory.
Success to you, Bro. H. Shake mr..
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

the nearest southern harbor of the bay,
which is over a thousand miles north of
Winnipeg, and nearly fifteen hundred
miles north of this celebrated wheat re-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

The above is a hurrndy made outline map of Ramsey county as bounded in
the bill which passed both houses of the legislature and has by this time no doubt
become a law. The heavy fuzzed lines show the boundaries of the county under
the bill; the deep white lines show the original boundaries and the lighter plain
lines show the township lines, the streams, lakes, etc. blaine county on the
northeast is the new county formed from the west end of Walsh county and two
northeast towns from Ramsey. Walsh, Ramsey and Blaine compose the Goth
g gslatye dstrct)
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-21

written on it. Part of Adams punish.
ment was toiIsome labor, earning his
bread by the sweat of his brow on fields
cursed with thorns and thistles. But
the victor shall be fed on heavenly food,
like the mama which sustained the
~1sraelites in the desert without the toll
of weariaome labor. But, more, it is the
hidden mama. A pot of mama was
laid up in the ark as a memorial
stored in the sacred receptacle that re-
posed in the Holy of Holes, the inner.
most apartment ofthe temple-the very
presence of Jehovah. So too the white
stone teaches the closest communion
with God. The best explanation is that
the figure is borrowed from the Urim
and Thummim, which the high priest
used when he sought to learn Jehovah's
will on the questions submitted to his
decisions. The mamma and stone COM
bined give a radiant picture of support
by and communion with the heavenly
Father, the reparation of what Adam
lost by his sin, for We read that he was
afraid and hid himself when he heard
the Lords voice.
4. Thyatira. Victory over the ma
tons, ruling them with a rod of iron.
Probably the precise meaning of this
promise will only be known when the
second coming of Christ has thrown its
fullness of light on dark problems. But
its general sense is clear-full, complete
triumph over all external forms of evil
So, too, the morning star, the prophecy
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-05-20
Interesting snit.

The trial OF very peculiar and inter.
esting suit was concluded In the district
court yesterday. II appeared that the
plaintiff, Mrs, Rachel Farmer, had In
1878 executed to her daughter, Mrs.
Jacques, a deed to some valuable lots In
the city of Dallas, recitlng in tho decd,
as the consideration for tho conveyance,
past and future care and support OF
herself; and that subsequently her
daughter had conveyed the property TO
j. p. Thomas and wife. The suit was
instituted against Mrs. Jacques and
Thomas and wife TO recover the prop
erty or foreclosure of u lein upon
the lots for reasonable amount for her
support and for damages for the reoson
(as alleged in the petition) that Mrs.
Jacques had broken the contract to sur
port her, The coHrt held: First, that
the recital in the deed OF contract TO
support did not constitute condition
a breach OF which would cause q for
feiture; second, that 1t was too iudeh-
mite 70 authorize the implication OF n
lien; third, that plaintiff was estopped
by reason OF statements made 10
Thomas and wife at the time OF their
purchase; fourth, that there was no
breach OF tho contract on the part OF
Mrs. Jacques, and, therefore, rendered
judgment for defendants.
Mr.. j. X. PeeIe, OF Austin represented
the plaintiff and Messrs Coolies d Gano
represente the defendants.
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London PnbIlo nousr,.

The sign-maker Of 4 public houses, as
l bsye intim stod, are the large flaming
gss-lSmps above the doors and win
dows, upon which are emblazoued in
large letters the names OF the liquors to
DO had within (no ouphemistic de-
signations here, such as "saloon, y
"sample-room," "a with u.s., as well as
the name Of the house, for each house
mas ~ distinct q cognomeu as / Is owner.
To a foreigner, at least to an American,
and especially to me, some of these
names seem rather quaint. Take the
Temple Bar end Of Fleet street. or
Newspaper row, as 1t Is called, as an
instance. "rho Mitre," that used to be-
frsquented by DIR. Johnson, Oliver
Goldsmith, Sir Joshua Reynolds and
Garrick, where our minister. Mr..
Lowell, dinek one day soon after arrlv-
ing here and complained in recent
speech that he was not provided with a
napkin; "The Old ClOck,N celebrated
for it's fac walters, where Tennyson
always goes 10 dine when he comes to
town; THE Horseshoe and Magpie.n
just opposite the Record Office; 1.-THE
Hauuoh Of NenisOn,n near the new law
courts; "rhe Green Dragon" "Cogers
hslp'--all four the hauuts OF parriSters
from the Temple. IL is in these two
laRt names places that gentlemen
ambitious TO shine either in the Senato
or the tribune often make their maiden
Efforts, Mr.. Psrnell aud 7. z, O'Connor,
for example, used TO be regular FREE
quenters of 1.-THE Green Dragon" and
often took part in the discussions which
are held nightly there on some political
topic OF the day. | have boen informed,
too that not long age one of our we'll
known Troy lawyers electrified the
"Cogsrs" one evening with his forensic
elosuencs. Inside these taVerus the
bar Ia divided into four or tive COM
partment, separated by wooden or
stained glass partitions. One COM
pertment is for "Bul Sykesn and
Nancy where there Is served dogs
nose "gin and hard ale mixed, and
"CAbby's sherry"--ale at fourpense pot
one for AIRY and Arriet, where thoy
drink their pot OF ale, "swig" about, out
OF the same pewter mug; a private bar
where you arc Informed "glssses only
served in this compartment"-th re-
sort sfcounter jumpers aud strangers
like myself; finally, the wine bar, the
haunt OF the "masher."[ Letter In
Troy Times.
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ram win n land and Cattle Man.

Yesterday n HERALD reporter en-
countered Mr.. E. L. Gage, OF Fort Da-
Wis, formerly resident OF this city, and
subjected him to an interview CT the
development of Presidio county, of
which Fort DaYis in the county seat,
and the counties adjacent thereto. He
was informed that the country west of
The Pecos river is fast taking rank rs
the leading stock section of Texas, for
the reason that its winter climate Is
such as to be free from the severe
storms and billiards. that prevail in
northern and central Texas, and with
the abundant tall rains thBG are
certain there, splendid winter
range is assured, and cattle fat
through the winter, In proof of this
Mr.. Gage cited the shipment from Pre-
sidio county during the months of Jan
uary, February and March of 5000
beeves to tho markets Of New Orleans,
Galveston, Houston, and San Antonio.
The result of this has been so draw at
tention to the resources OF THIS section,
and from the southern portion OF the
state considerable migration of cAttle
and sheep men has been and is taking
place, thus causinRs brisk demand for
range and settling the country with .
very desirable class OF citizens. The
Chinati mines, about 60 miles south
west of Fort Davis, are working a
10 stamp mill day and night,
output in silver Of about $1,000.
Mr.. Gage saws that his section Is not
directly Interested in the trail matter
under discussion Rt the late conference
here, as their outlet is up tho Pecos river.
Their climate and altitude 5000 feat
above sea leveD however, places their
cattle In position similar TO the New
Mexico and Colorado cattle, and liable
TO contract the disease from southern
cattle but not liable to impart it. The
Presidio Live Stock company, of which
he Ia manager, however, has n home
market this season IN the beet contract
at Fort Dodge which requires from 800
70 1000 beeves year.
That section is also attracting con-
siderable attention as health and sum-
mer resort, 40 its attitude gives it r de-
lightful summer climate, and its splen-
did natural roads and that Its beautiful
mountsin scenery would, If known,
draw many who now go north.
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syDEW Az R;br Gs.

Is cents will buy ladies realki slip
per al Block Bros,
Marbles, tops, balls and bats at Erb's.
Another steady rain fell last evening.
The tamale dealer continues to drive a
thrifty trade.
Yesterday the weather was cloudy
threatening rain.
Ladies' misses and childrens spring
heel slippers az Leon Kahn's.
S2S MLin street. All kinds of fruits
and vegetables at A. h. Bouche's.
For good carriage, buggy, ph@tOn or
buck board go TO John =. Witwer.
Bouche keeps all kinds OF cigars and
tobacco. Try his nickle Tiger cigar.
The policemen are considerably exer-
claed about what style of hat they are
to have.
The cheapest way to dress: Go to
douglass Bros. the merchant tailor, and
have a suit made to order.
For first. class buggy, phaetou, car
| rlage,sprlug or farm wagon, call on or
ADDRESS, Weir Pl0W company, Dallas,
| Texas.
The knights OF the brush are getting
| too fresh. The police should make them
"NHshSA A'v'oi as biiOJ biOShuuo ghS sltlb-
walks.
hessrs. Dan Morgan and Tom Morris,
contractors for the firm OF Morgan &
Morris, have dissolved partnership by
mutual consent.
p. p. p. will cure all diseases of chick
ems, turkeys ducks goose and birds.
Sold at p cents per package by, George
7. Atkins, Dallas.
After May / we will have ample room
for all kinds of storage in the new rooms
OF the auction and commission house
of Fine, Very Fine, 0l3 and 6l5 Elm
street.
Harris, the butcher, has q lot of spring
lambs which will be slaughtered to or
der. They are fine fat animals and
Harris understands the art of putting
them in shape for consumers.
| A float came near running over lady
snd her little girl yesterday at the cor
nsr OF Elm and Murphy streets. There
10 too much reckless driving and the
guilty parties should be arrested and
| fined.
Mrs. Chestnut the lending milllner
AT GU Elm street is receiving two or
| three times every week the freshest and
latest styles in hats, bOnnets, ribbons
and trimmings. No old stock; every
article perfectly fresh.
Rev. II. Il. Hanks requests the HER
AID TO say that it il important that
there should be large attendance at
the prayer meeting Of his church to-
night. Let the memberB take due no
tice and govern themselves accordingly.
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Smart, Ksuses City; VI A Westcott,
srm L Hain, HpustUn; DR.. + NJ Hall,
Bryan; II + Scheer, Cinoinnati; ID D
Brown, Jacksboro; John Bacon, DeD-
ton; II d Markham, New Orleans; II
Il DeArmsnd ii a. L Q railroad; G n
Buckler and son, Sherman; l. w OgleR-
by, Plano; T u Woodhouse, Willis
Point; NJ Mitins, New York; l. l. Mag
nus, st Louis; + A Parker, Viz
ginia; Geo Il Holland, st Louis; S
II Cotton and wife, Troy, Alabama;
Mrs q + Halt, Fort Worth; Charles l.
Fritchett, Geinesville; d G MalIoy, Pal
estine; w Henderson, st Louis, Mis-
souri,; II II Downing, Virginia; Is Glas.
gov, Hull, England: l. II Hold, Shlma,
Kansas; W A Williamson, ST Louis; J
y Hay, Boston; ] c Denners, Texas; w
II Hittson, Mineral Wells; Fitzpst-
rick, Denison; Vi 3 DsyiB, El Paso; J W
Homer, New York; K ii Norton, Chi
cRgO;J ii Davenport, Jr., Waco,
AT THE ST. GRoRdB.
j g Watkins, Fort Worth; IL A Pierce,
Miss hnnie King, WAXahschie; f Fl
GARNER, ENstland w f Wells. Clo-
burne; A Childress, Capt Frank
Houston, Terrell; juno YaSes, Grape
vine; G Il Alexander, Denton; X II
Ember, r Fl Cox, Duck Creek; s IL
FerBSeon, city; Robert PArr, guest OF
Mr. STUFF; w I Meadows, city; G A
Stuart, wife and child, New
Orleans; l. J Ellis, Littla
Rock; Stewart Cravens, Ovilla;
N Chestham, Kaufman; W } Dun
ham, r Ii NcDuflie, N NJ Fleming, city;
A Sinter, Midland; Hackley, New
York; r T Park, Tennessee; David
Bhm, A Ray, Simon II Bloom, Wax
ahachio; A Louneen, Mexis; P G Net
hut, Terrell; w Ii Ball, Henrietta; w
Q Bsdlock, Kosse; w d Lockett, Gle
burse; g Reid, Akron, o.
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mThat whittier, skin of hers than snow
And smooth as monumental aslbaster,"
Was all acquired by using PozzonPs
Nedicated complexion powder

CITY COURT.


Mack Caldwell, d. NJ. Ws.tts, Henry
Doetsch, intoxicated; 81 In '.he first case
and SO in others.
John Sullivan, interfering with pri
vate property; 80.
Matte Hunter, interfering with sri-
y8te property; discharged.
D. Collins, violating fire ordinance;
discharged.
Charlie Chandler, leaving team un-
guarded; continued.
Frank Jones, jumping on railroad
train while in motion; So.
Damie Wigginton, assault and bat
terry; discharged.
August derr, leaving team I'M
guarded; Is.
JUSTICE sCHUHL.
Joseph Mccall, intoxication; 81 and
costs.
George Strickland, assault and bat
terry; Sc snd costs.
Jennie Burleson, ("one-eyed JeAnie", }
Of Camp street nRtoriety, was fined 81
and costs for distur bing tho peace.
JUSTICE KENDALL.
John II. Wetman was fined $40 and
costs for disturbing the peace.
COUNTY COUNT.
jeff Senters was placed on trial this
morning on the charge OF killing colt,
and acquitted.
RIsTRICT COURT.
Only civil business transacted this
morning,
FRDnRAL COURT.
The Jury waA set aside for the day,and
the case OF S. r. Bloom vs., Bates, Roed
Il Cody taken up, and is still on trial.
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WarTen's Capture What Gov. Gibbs

A prominent citizen from the vicinity
of Waco was in Dallas Monday, and in
formed the HERALD that Gov. Gibbs
was being severely criticised for hay
ing, while acting governor, offered a
reward for Warren, the man who was
convicted IN 1861 for murder in Waco,
and who was recently captured.
We called on the lieutenaut-governo
and he informed us that the request for
The reward was in due form, IRON the
proper county officer. ana was accom-
panied by certified copy OF the ver-
diet of the jury and judgment of the
court decTeeng the death penalty. He
said: "Considered that a man who
by the verdict OF jury ought TO have
been hung IN 1861 should still suffer
this or some other punishment, and
that IL would not be proper to permit
escape or the lapse of time TO defeat the
ends Of justice, especially when the
crime was murder and the penalty
death. The statute of limitations never
runs against the ohense of murder, even
when there has been no conviction,
Judgment. AS acting governor 1t was
my duty to go behind the records of tho
courts or discredit the statements of
sworn county otlicer." While the
HERALD believes that there may be
something In the light of subsequent
events which will entltlo Warren TO a
pardon, yet the acting governor did his
plain duty in the premises.