DECISION. Whereas, at the February term of the District Court, And whereas, upon representations made to the Executive of the And whereas, further, it having been represented to me by the Now therefore, by virtue of the authority in me vested by the Total Number of Commutations. Grounds on which Petition is based. Names of Petitioners known to Gov. That the crime was committed under Gen. James Shields, H. H. Byrne, John Curry, George B. Tingley, Samuel RESTORATIONS TO CITIZENSHIP, Granted by Governor John G. Downey, for the year 1861. Names of Petitioners known to Gov. Excellent conduct during his full term Hon. J. N. Quinn, Lt.-Gov. and Resiof imprisonment. dent Director; other officers of State Prison. That the conviction was based upon cir-Joseph E. Sellick, G. R. Boden, George cumstantial evidence only, and grave H. Ensign, James E. Dennison, B. G. doubts exist as to his guilt. Lathrop, Sol. A. Sharp. Names of Petitioners known to Gov. Hon. C. E. DeLong; Officers of State Prison. Brennen, and numerous other citizens of Santa Cruz County. $500 fine... That the offence was committed whilst he John T. Porter, John McElroy, James was intoxicated and under considerable provocation; he has shown repentance and sorrow for his crime, and that his conduct in prison has been good. |