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than a simple denial
of
the charges
which he has been suspended. The despatch confirming the suspension has gone, and I hardly think Mr. Hearn has shown any reason why the case should be re-opened.
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The evidence against Mr. Pearson is undoubtedly very weak, so much so that I former no jury would convict upon. He is not correct in stating
that the evidence of persons of the class of the principal witnesses against him,
is not accepted in an English court, although it is certainly evidence upon which the charge was maintained, yet it appears an excessive penalty. It is, however, from all that has transpired, that Mr. Hearn's further connection with the school would be prejudicial to that establishment, the suspension, if confirmed, must remain in force, but that if the Governor sees his way to offering to Hearn some other office not connected with the education of youth, it would meet the case more equitably than assenting to dismissal from the public service.
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Let me suggest that
very little weight would be attached
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out of this case would
to much testimony, if practically uncorroborated as in this instance. The extraordinary circumstances
operate against Mr. Hearn as
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If a fact, I think his removal from that position would be desirable, apart from his guilt or innocence of the actual charge under consideration. It might, however, be more just if some other occupation could be found for him, since I doubt if one would be justified in hanging a dog on such evidence as that adduced.
I would therefore suggest to the Governor, that under all the circumstances of the case,
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