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He and his family are badly housed in Pembina, and he is of a haughty and imperious disposition. December 1st was the day on which the transfer being made of the country to Canada, his proclamation as Governor would come into force. But it so happened on account of the breaking out of Riel's revolt, the transfer had not been made. Now came about a thing utterly inexplicable, that Mr.
These qualities, added to the reputation of a wise and liberal Governor, won for him an unusual amount of regard from the American people.
Women and children came to implore the Governor with tears to submit. He would not listen to them. Like the fierce old lion he was he knit his brows and stamped with his wooden leg. "I would rather be carried a corpse to my grave than give in," he cried. But he alone had any desire to fight.
The Governor spoke of schools and divers matters pertaining to our welfare, then promised to explain by letter to Aunt Elizabeth how fortunately we were situated. This event created quite a flutter of excitement among friends. Grandpa and Jakie felt just as grandma did about keeping us.
The Commissioner made his appeal, telling his tale of Southern grievances, declaring, among other things, that secession was not intended to break up the government but to perpetuate it, and asked for the assistance and sympathy of Maryland. This was in December, 1860. The Commissioner was answered by Governor Hicks, who was placed in a somewhat difficult position.
His best friend, Joe Merrill, came down the path to him, and stood silently by his side. "I'm sorry about your governor, old man," he ventured; and then, after a long time: "You're the richest man in the West." Chuck Gates arose. A wave larger than the rest thundered and ran hissing up to their feet. "I wonder if the tide is coming in or going out," said Chuck, vaguely.
On the same day the council who had been solicited by the Governor and the consignees to assume the guardianship of the tea, coupled their refusal with a reference to the declared opinion of both branches of the General Court that the tax upon it by Parliament was unconstitutional.
It was the intention of the chief of Abbazacca to send a man with them as messenger, to a large town, of which he said that his brother was governor, but on maturer reflection, he determined to accompany them himself, expecting to obtain an adequate reward.
Isadore Binswanger rose from his couch, pressing his friend's hand and passing him round the little circle. "Pa, meet Irving Shapiro, city man for the Empire Waist Company. Irv, meet my father and mother and my sister." A round of handshaking. "We're as excited as a barnyard round here, Irv; the governor and the family just decided to light out for Europe for two months." "Europe!"
Nevertheless, for a moment, Frank Gresham did feel that, considering his position, he was being treated rather unworthily. "Take the matter in your own hands, Frank," said the Honourable John, seeing the impression that he had made. "Of course the governor knows very well that you won't put up with such a stable as that. Lord bless you!
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