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Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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New York Governor Seymour rebukes the Grand Jury for refusing to investigate the temporary seizure and suppression of the New York World and Journal of Commerce newspapers. He instructs District Attorney Hall to prosecute the case on behalf of the state, as the affected parties are not pursuing it themselves.
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grand jury refuses to investigate; governor authorizes prosecution by district attorney on behalf of the state.
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The Grand Jury refused to examine the temporary seizure and suppression of the New York World and Journal of Commerce. Governor Seymour wrote to District Attorney Hall, criticizing the jury for neglecting their duty and assuming no inquiry was made. He directed Hall to bring the matter before a magistrate and prosecute on behalf of the people, since the aggrieved parties are not acting.