The matter was left to the jury to decide by their verdict.

They found him guilty of the charge of manslaughter, without the excuse of insanity.

He was brought up again, and condemned to transportation for life.

All he did, on hearing the dreadful sentence, was to reiterate his desperate words: "Hang me before I do more harm! Hang me, for God's sake, out of the way!" June 20th.

I made yesterday's entry in sadness of heart, and I have not been better in my spirits to-day.