THE EXECUTION
Immediately after the return of His Excellency the Governor from the South, the Executive Council was called together; and the guilt of Marsden having been made manifest, a warrant was forthwith issued for his execution. From the period of his conviction, the wretched man freely admitted his crime, but affirmed that he was in an unconscious state when it was committed. He paid great attention to his religious duties, and took every means to prepare himself for his last, eternal, change. In this, be received the most unwearied assistance from Bishop Pompallier and the Revd. J. McDonald, who atten -ed him to the very last moment. The execution look place on Tuesday, the 12lh February, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock of the morning, a scaffold having been erected the day before at the main entrance to the gaol yard. There was a considerable concourse of spectators both European and Native, to witness the revolting spectacle, and the space in front of the gallows was kept clear by a guard of the 58th Regiment, under the command of Major Russell. The deportment of the numerous Natives assembled was grave and becoming, a very large number retiring as soon as the bolt of death was drawn. The body after having remained suspended for an hour, was cut down, and immediately interred within the precincts of the gaol.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume II, Issue 2, 29 February 1856, Page 15
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230THE EXECUTION Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume II, Issue 2, 29 February 1856, Page 15
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