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The following proclamation removing Eli Bruce,
the sheriff of Niagara county, has been issued by
Governor Clinton Mr.. Bruce was one OF the per-
sons concerned in the abduction of Morgan This
exercise of power on the part of the Governor will
be commended by every one


BY DE WI1TJLLV1ONG Governor Of The Stale Of


Ne,c- FORK.


Whereas Eli Bruce, sheriff of the county of Mia
CARA. has been charged before with violation u
his duties good citizen, and faithful officer, in
being concerned in the abduction of William Nor
gan, and has been heard in his defence: And where
as, in the investigation Of the said accusation, it ap
peared thatit was completely in the power Of the
And whereas, order to afford him that opportunity,
decision on the complaint has been suspended for
an ample time, and he has given no explanation OF
his conduct: And whereas it appears that at re-
cent trial at Canandaigua of certain persons charged
with the said abduction, the said Eli Bruce, when
called OH witness, refused to testify several
material points, OH the ground Of determination ;
from all of which, am persuaded that he was par
tcipant in the said abduction, and thereby has rem
dered himself unworthy Of the official station which
he at present occupies do therefore, pursuant to
the powers vested in me by the constitution of this
state remove the said Eli Bruce from the office Of
sheriff Of the county of Niagara
In witness whereof | have hereunto set my
H.. s. hand and the privy seal of the state, at the
city OF Albany, this 26Ih day of September,
Ammo Dumini, 1927.


