To Correspondents.
11 iNij'iittKU,”— I Ta urh there is no rxpr.vg understanding on the nuhj-ct of life-sentence prkoners, there is a general understanding among the gaol authorities that ihould the prisoner’s conduct he good tor twenty-one years the Governor will recommend a remission of the baianco of the sentence. Section 110 of the Prisons Act, 18s‘.! t says “No rule for the remission of life sentences will lie laid down. mi-h sentences are pissed on poisons guilty of the very- gravet c,lienees, and tile Governor will only extend the Koyal prerogative of mercy to such persons in excsptional cises.” *• VouiNTMii*" should consult ‘ Stone’s Directory.’ “ H. M’DonoAU-.”—Our columns are not open to a dimiission of the Mihj et. “!•, Quin.”— Gan only appear as an adveitiscment 11 ukskuvkr ’’— Ueciin d.
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Evening Star, Issue 7162, 16 March 1887, Page 2
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