| 1820 - 598 páginas
...of one set of culprits, in some instances, had no effect even on those who were next to be reported: they play at ball, and pass their jokes, as if nothing was the matter. I mention these circumstances to show what little fear common thieves entertain of capital punishment;... | |
| 1820 - 592 páginas
...one set of culprits, in some instances, had no eflfcct even on those who were next to be reported: they play at ball, and pass their jokes, as if nothing was the matter. I mention these circumstances to show what little fear common thieves entertain of capital punishment;... | |
| 1820 - 848 páginas
...one set of culprits, in some instances, had no effect even on those who were next to be reported ; they play at ball and pass their jokes, as if nothing was the matter. 1 mention these circumstances to show what little fear common thieves entertain of capital punishment... | |
| 1826 - 372 páginas
...of one set of culprits, in some instances, has no effect even on those who are next to be reported. They play at ball, and pass their jokes, as if nothing was the matter." SINGULAR INDICTMENTS. A writer in Dr. Anderson's Bee, vol. 6, mentions the following singular indictments,... | |
| Edward Livingston - 1824 - 170 páginas
...condolence, and expressing my concern at his situation, he replied with an air of indifference, 'pfeyers at bowls must expect rubbers ;' and this man I heard...as if nothing was the matter. I have seen the last separ ration of persons about to be executed, there was nothing of solemnity about it, and it was more... | |
| Great Britain. Parliament - 1822 - 866 páginas
...of one set of culprits, in some instances, has no effect even on those who are next to be reported. They play at ball, and pass their jokes, as if nothing was the matter.' I mention these circumstances to show what little fear common thieves entertain of capital punishment,... | |
| Edward Livingston - 1833 - 768 páginas
...subject of ridicule among them, than of serious deliberation. The certain approach of an ignominious death does not seem to operate upon them ; for after...taking their last farewell. I mention these things, to show what little fear common thieves entertain of capital punishment ; and that so far from being arrested... | |
| Edward Livingston - 1833 - 768 páginas
...subject of ridicule among them, than of serious deliberation. The certain approach of an ignominious death does not seem to operate upon them ; for after...taking their last farewell. I mention these things, to show what little fear common thieves entertain of capital punishment ; and that so far from being arrested... | |
| 1838 - 1114 páginas
...condolence, and expressing my concern at his situation, he replied, with an air of indifférence, ' players at bowls must expect rubbers;' and this man...taking their last farewell. I mention these things, to show what little fear common thieves entertain of capital punishment, and that so far from being arrested... | |
| Aaron Venable Brown - 1854 - 608 páginas
...The fate of one set of culprits, in some instances, had no effect, even on those who were to be next reported for execution : they play at ball, and pass their jokes as if nothing was^the matter. I have seen the last separation of persons about to be executed : there was nothing... | |
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