A CONSIDERATE JUDGE.
A very learned and compassionate judge on passing sentence on one Jones, who had been convicted of murder, concluded his remarks as follows: court did not at first intend to order you to be executed before next spring; but the weather is so very cold, our gaol is unfortunately in a very bad condition, much of the glass in the windows is broken, the chimneys are in such a dilapidated state that no fire can be made to render your apartments comfortable; besides, owing to a great number of prisoners not more than one blanket can be allowed to each, and to sleep sound and comfortable is therefore out of the question. In consideration of these circumstances, and wishing to lessen your sufferings as much as possible, the court in the exercise of humanity and compassion, do hereby order you to be executed to-morrow morning as soon after breakfast as may be convenient to the sheriff and agreeable to you.” ________
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1697, 11 February 1888, Page 3
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163A CONSIDERATE JUDGE. Temuka Leader, Issue 1697, 11 February 1888, Page 3
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