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of the triad, two were acquitted, and of the nine found guilty and sentenced to death two had been recommended to mercy by one of the Jurors. This recommendation I thought might be carried out without detriment to the Public Service, but it seemed to me absolutely and essential to make a striking example of the remainder, as Piracy is decidedly on the increase.
They, Cheung-a. Kow-Cheung, a gut Chur, A. Yes you. King Leary.a. kr. were accordingly executed on the morning of the 30th instant, and as all the proceedings were conducted with suitable propriety and solemnity, I hope the effect on the Chinese Community may be beneficial.
I have the honor to be,
Your most obedient Servant,
Richard Graves MacDonnell
Governor