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 struction upon the language in question. We therefore refuse to grant the writ applied for, and hold that the seed-grain statute is a valid enactment.

But our refusal to issue the writ can be placed upon still another ground. This case furnishes the first instance of an application to this court to put forth its original jurisdiction by issuing a writ except in a single habeas corpus case. We deem it expedient, therefore, to now indicate briefly the circumstances under which this court, in the exercise of a discretion vested in it will deem it its duty to take original cognizance of cases. § 87 of the constitution of the state authorizes this court to “issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, and injunction.” In the exercise of its appellate and supervisory powers over inferior courts the supreme court may have occasion from time to time to issue certain of the writs above enumerated, but such writs will not issue out of this court, in the exercise of its original jurisdiction, except in a limited class of cases, and such as are not ordinarily of frequent occurrence. All of the original and remedial writs which can be issued out of this court, under the constitution, may, under § 103 of the state constitution, be issued, not only by the district courts, but the judges thereof. We think the intention was to devolve upon the district courts, which are readily accessible, and at all times open for public business, the duty of assuming original cognizance of all ordinary cases which are remediable by means of the writs aforesaid; and to confer upon the supreme court, in the exercise of a discretion vested in it, the duty of taking original cognizance only in the limited class of cases where the writs, except the writ of habeas corpus, are sought for on motion of the attorney general as prerogative writs. Except in cases of habeas corpus, leave to file an information must be obtained by the attorney general. When the information makes out a prima facie case the writ will issue only in cases publici juris and those affecting the sovereignty of the state, its franchises and prerogatives, or the liberties of its people. In such cases the court will judge for itself whether the wrong complained of is one which demands the interposition of this court. The constitution of this state, with respect to the original jur-