The Federals, however, apprised of Wheeler's intent, refrained from sending any boats up or downriver. Secretary Calhoun apprised President-elect Polk of the action, who demurred without comment. Sheardown immediately contacted his superior, Ambassador Ken Taylor, who apprised the Canadian government. Warden Gosselin was finally apprised of the situation. The Duke, being apprised by the authorities, visited the German prisoner in hospital. Keyes boarded the recently arrived destroyer once apprised of the danger. Duarte Pacheco apprised the situation quickly, and forbade the ships from firing back. Joe Patroni, Columbia's Vice President of Operations, is apprised of Columbia 409's situation. As he became more active in the movement, Wicker apprised his family of his activities. According to Pakistan, it had apprised the Afghan government. The employee apprised Flight 446's crew of the object above their aircraft. Hence, iron during this age was apprised as more valuable or precious than gold. It featured a "missing friends" section and kept immigrants apprised of news from Ireland.