Byrd and the governor intended to use the French as a buffer settlement, and thought they would be easier to control apart from the English.

The governor clearly intends to accuse Mr. Gore of faulty moral leadership.

Bentley issued an apology through his press secretary two days later, saying, "The governor had intended no offense by his remarks.

An administration spokesman said in an e-mail message that the governor intended to restore the money, though that is not a binding commitment.

It appears designed to offer the public assurance that the new governor intends to seek advice from a wide range of sources.

The four circuits were allied with each other, and their governors intended to pass the control of the circuits within the family.

After taking the land, the governor intended to redistribute the land.

"It's what the governor intended to happen," said Jim Flateau, a spokesman for the corrections department.

For one thing, they said, it makes clear that the governor intends to find new revenue to increase school spending in high-need districts.

Historically, when the governor doesn't intend to intervene, he remains silent.