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Page xxxii
... ment of a separate penitentiary for female convicts . In his speech on this subject , Mr. Seward took the broadest grounds of Christian philanthropy . He argued that the imprisonment of women in penitentiaries adapted only to the other ...
... ment of a separate penitentiary for female convicts . In his speech on this subject , Mr. Seward took the broadest grounds of Christian philanthropy . He argued that the imprisonment of women in penitentiaries adapted only to the other ...
Page lvi
... ment party struggle , the legislature of 1851 decided on its adóp- tion . The adverse party brought the question before the state courts , which finally declared that the law was unconstitutional . Still , few can now doubt the wisdom ...
... ment party struggle , the legislature of 1851 decided on its adóp- tion . The adverse party brought the question before the state courts , which finally declared that the law was unconstitutional . Still , few can now doubt the wisdom ...
Page lviii
... ment in the state prison for life . The court and counsel urged the governor to adopt that course , on the ground that the public safety and public opinion both required the confinement of the offender . The governor answered that a man ...
... ment in the state prison for life . The court and counsel urged the governor to adopt that course , on the ground that the public safety and public opinion both required the confinement of the offender . The governor answered that a man ...
Page lxxvi
... ment and discussion in the jury - room being privately communica- ted to the court , information was returned to the jurors that the verdict would be accepted , although it gave no direct response to the question at issue , and was ...
... ment and discussion in the jury - room being privately communica- ted to the court , information was returned to the jurors that the verdict would be accepted , although it gave no direct response to the question at issue , and was ...
Page lxxx
... ment . He repaired , therefore , to Detroit , arriving after the trial had commenced . It lasted four months - the longest judicial trial that has occurred in this country . Almost without com- pensation , he persevered in defence of ...
... ment . He repaired , therefore , to Detroit , arriving after the trial had commenced . It lasted four months - the longest judicial trial that has occurred in this country . Almost without com- pensation , he persevered in defence of ...
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