The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-08-11
MAXWELL'S CASE.

Jefferson CITY, Mo-, August 9.-At
the close of the arguments in the Max
well case before the governor last eve-
ming, when the governor said that he
would take The matter under advise
ment until this morning it seemed that
the governors opinion as to his duty
in the premises had undergone q change
while listening to the arguments pre-
scented by Col. Garesche that he should
grant n respite on the request OF the
English government. The questions
presented by the governor rather tend
ed in that direction as well as the mere
fact of taking time to consider the
matter oyer night. Maxweli's attor-
neys took the same view of the case.
They left the governors office hopeful
of the mOrrOw's results. At 8 O'Clock
this morning the governor, accompan-
led by his private secretary, V. e..
Yantis, who had returned during the
night from Saline county, both enter
cd the capitol together. In about an
hour Messrs. Martin, Fauntleroy and
Garesche were seen to enter the gov
ernor's office with smiles of hope plain
ly depicted on their countenances.
II GOVERNORS DECISION.
The governor then said: "Gentle-
men, | have carefully examined and
considered the matter of my duty in
the premises. / will say further that
| can see no reason why | should grant
another respite. | do not nndersta nd
from the request of the British govern
ment for a respite to be for the purpose
of making further inquiry into the case,
that the British government desires to
make any inquiry itself. If it so desir-
cd to make such all investigation cer-
tainly they would have said so, and
which ! do not understand from the
communications from Secretary
Bayard. Therefore | decline to grant
a further respite"
A request was then made for a res
pite of 80 days to enable Maxwell's
father to reach here and sec his son
nee more before his execution. This
was also refused by the governor.
The governor sent the following dis
patch to Hon. II. f. Bayard, Secretary
of State, at Washington:
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, August 9.
Hon. 7. =. B@yord, Secretary Of State,
Washington, ID. g.:
Sill have the honor to acknOw-
ledge the receipt of your note of Aug.
2, inclosing II communication from Sir
Lionel ). Sackville- West, asking a
respite for Maxwell, alias Brooks, sen
fenced TO be hanged in st. Louis on
the 10th instant. The only reason as
signed for this request is the allegation
that, cit il as You are aware, sought 10
obtain a respite for the condemned
man, for further inquiry" Nowhere
is it stated that the British government
wishes to make any inquiry into this
matter; on the contrary, from a care
ful consideration OF the cOmInunica
ton, and there being no question OF
international law involved or suggest
cd, | am led TO believe that the request
is made in order that the inquiries
heretofore prosecuted here may be
further extended. Being thoroughly
satisfied that all the facts bearing upon
my action in the case are fully before
me, and well Understood by me, | have
declined to grant any further respite.
ALBERT L. MOREHoUsR,
Governor of Missouri.
After the receipt of the news in st.
Louis that Maxwell must hang, curious
crowds c~ongregaied IN and about the
Jail and extra guards were placed on
duty 10 prevent the over curious from