CONCLUSION OF THE TRIAL OF TUHI.

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CONCLUSION OF THE TRIAL OF TUHI.

[>EB PBSSB ASSOCIATION SPECIAL WIEB.J WELLINGTON, December 15.

The taking of evidence against the prisoner was concluded at noon, and the addresses to the jury by counsel occupied about an hour. The Court then adjourned for lunch. On resuming, his Honor summed up, after which the jury retired, and within half an hour returned with a verdict of “ Guilty.” On being asked if ho had anything to eay, the prisoner replied, “I have nothing to say.” His Honor then assumed the black cap and said, “ Prisoner at the bar, it may be that the only motive for the crime of which you have been convicted was that which you told to Constable Taylor, I myself believe that there was no other. From your confession I believe you have long since repented of. taking the life of Mise Dobio. If you have not no words of mine can affect you. I think it well to observe that you have been convicted, not only on European evidence, but on that of your own people, not only of the same race, but of your own connections. The sentence of the law is that you be taken from here to the place from which you came and from there to the place of execution, and that you be there hanged by neck until you be dead, and may God have mercy upon your soul.” The prisoner was then removed to gaol. The Court was crowded throughout the day, and great interest was manifested in the result.