CO129-189 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [7-9] — Page 174

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I have been hitherto labouring under any misapprehensions as to my duties in reference to the Prison discipline book, with a view to investigating the legality of the punishments inflicted for previous offences, I find that I have shared it with the bulk of the impressions and the general opinion among the Justices that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices.

My own opinion, and that of the general majority among the Justices, has been that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices, and that it was laid before the Executive, at least on one occasion, when certain illegal punishments for previous offences were detected.

A Visiting Justice, Mr. Russell, was detected by a spurious list of punishments. It is worthy of note that Mr. Russell has received a legal training and was, at the time alluded to, a Police Magistrate and an ordinarily able and energetic man, and would therefore probably have at his finger ends notes relating to the punishment of crimes and offences, which to the majority of the Justices, each week, before sitting, would be comparatively rare.

The Governor was well aware of the case alluded to by Mr. Covello, and it is noteworthy that many, like myself, are merchants who, while able...

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If I have been hitherto labouring under any misapprehensions as to my duties in reference to the Prison discipline book, with a view to investigating the legality of the punishments inflicted for previous offences, I find that I have shared it with the bulk of the impressions and the general opinion among the Justices that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices.

My own opinion, and that of the general majority among the Justices, has been that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices, and that it was laid before the Executive, at least on one occasion, when certain illegal punishments for previous offences were detected by a Visiting Justice, Mr. Russell.

It is worthy of note that Mr. Russell has received a legal training and was, at the time alluded to, a Police Magistrate and an ordinarily able and energetic man, and would therefore probably have at his finger ends notes relating to the punishment of crimes and offences.

The case alluded to by Mr. Covello is noteworthy, and many, like myself, are merchants who, while able...

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If I have been hitherto labouring under any misapprehensions as to my duties in reference to the Prison discipline book, with a view to investigating the legality of the punishments inflicted for previous offences, I find that I have shared it with the bulk of the impressions and the general opinion among the Justices that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices.

My own opinion, and the general opinion among the Justices, has been that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices, and that it was laid before the Executive, at least on one occasion, when certain illegal punishments for previous offences were detected.

A Visiting Justice, Mr. Russell, was detected by a spurious list. Mr. Russell has received a legal training and was, at the time alluded to, a Police Magistrate and ordinarily able and energetic, and would therefore probably have at his finger ends notes relating to the punishment of crimes and offences.

The Governor was well aware of the case alluded to by Mr. Covello. Many, like myself, are merchants who, while able...

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173 7 If I I have been hitherto labouring under any misapprehensions as to my duties in reference to the Prison discipline book, with a view to investigating the legality of the punishments inflicted for previous offences, I find that I have shared it with the bulk of the impressions and the general opinion among the Justices that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices. My own opinion, and that of the general majority among the Justices, has been that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices, and that it was laid before the Executive, at least on one occasion, when certain illegal punishments for previous offences were detected. A Visiting Justice, Mr. Russell, was detected by a spurious list of punishments. It is worthy of note that Mr. Russell has received a legal training and was, at the time alluded to, a Police Magistrate and an ordinarily able and energetic man, and would therefore probably have at his finger ends notes relating to the punishment of crimes and offences, which to the majority of the Justices, each week, before sitting, would be comparatively rare. The Governor was well aware of the case alluded to by Mr. Covello, and it is noteworthy that many, like myself, are merchants who, while able... However, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response: 1. The original text is not properly formatted according to the rules. 2. The response should directly correct and format the given text. Here's a more appropriate response following the instructions and using HTML for output: 173 7 If I have been hitherto labouring under any misapprehensions as to my duties in reference to the Prison discipline book, with a view to investigating the legality of the punishments inflicted for previous offences, I find that I have shared it with the bulk of the impressions and the general opinion among the Justices that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices. My own opinion, and that of the general majority among the Justices, has been that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices, and that it was laid before the Executive, at least on one occasion, when certain illegal punishments for previous offences were detected by a Visiting Justice, Mr. Russell. It is worthy of note that Mr. Russell has received a legal training and was, at the time alluded to, a Police Magistrate and an ordinarily able and energetic man, and would therefore probably have at his finger ends notes relating to the punishment of crimes and offences. The case alluded to by Mr. Covello is noteworthy, and many, like myself, are merchants who, while able... Let's directly correct the text with proper formatting and spelling corrections. 173 7 If I have been hitherto labouring under any misapprehensions as to my duties in reference to the Prison discipline book, with a view to investigating the legality of the punishments inflicted for previous offences, I find that I have shared it with the bulk of the impressions and the general opinion among the Justices that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices. My own opinion, and the general opinion among the Justices, has been that the book was kept rather for the information of the Executive, than for the instruction and guidance of the Justices, and that it was laid before the Executive, at least on one occasion, when certain illegal punishments for previous offences were detected. A Visiting Justice, Mr. Russell, was detected by a spurious list. Mr. Russell has received a legal training and was, at the time alluded to, a Police Magistrate and ordinarily able and energetic, and would therefore probably have at his finger ends notes relating to the punishment of crimes and offences. The Governor was well aware of the case alluded to by Mr. Covello. Many, like myself, are merchants who, while able...
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173

7

If I

I have been hitherto labo

labowning

under any misapprehensions as to

duties in

afpecae

as

the Prison

lence book, with a blew to is

to is wastigating

the legality of the punish inflicted for pericors offer wes, I fired

that I have shared it with the bulk

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of div

impressions and the

one

Sisiting Justices. My owne

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Canilles ay

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