CO129-185 - Acting Governor Marsh Governor Hennessy - 1879 [6-12] — Page 180

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16.

Opinion of the Acting Attorney General.

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173

I have read the depositions and proceedings

in this case. The Magistrate evidently considers there is probable

cause

for believing that the

persons committed the crimes charged- but

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according to the practice

he should

his

give

for

opinion whether he thinks the case one

Extradition as he has had the opportunity of ep.

examining

the witnesses and judging of

their demeano

a

I am of opinion however that there is

prima facie

case made against all the prisoners, and that they should be handed

over

So the

torture.

Viceroy

on.

usual terms against

(signed) J. Russell,

Anting Attorney General.

19th June 1879.

t.

C.

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