19
of
their decision by the Acting Chief Justice. They found the man
guilty
under
circumstances that as they thought
would have ensured him his liberty;
their
however
finding the Chief Justice
guilty
on
the
ever was received by
as a verdict of not
ground of insanity which
has the effect of confining him in a
Sunatic Asylum for life.
6.
Mor. Mercer's answer to Mor
Scott's letter is also forwarded.
The Colonial Surgeon having been called on, has furnished a certificate (enclosed) and Mr. Mercer informs that before Thompson's departure he
me
No 5.
visited him without seeing any signs
of mental aberration.
8.
These facts I think justify
a reconsideration of the case.
9.
To sum up, if Thompson be
insane, this can be proved by final
examination under Your Grace's order,
and thereupon the Memorial ground; if
on
alls to the
fallo
such examination he be proved
the
şane, it will be a question whether the punishment already undergone by the prisoner be sufficient for Offence, and if not whether his further punishment should be undergone within the walls of a