Governor then replied, pointing out that respect for the law which he knew was shown by the natives of the district, required that its action should not be interfered with, when the greatest crime had been committed; and that it was not for private individuals to judge of a case, or to avenge it as of old, when mutual revenge led to more blood being shed; whereas in these better days, its settlement depends upon the justice of the law, tempered by the mercy of the Crown; that he sympathised deeply with those who were nearly related to one who had brought himself within the hands of justice; but that their conduct was most noble and praiseworthy, if they stood aside and abstained from interference; and