The Great Barrier Murder.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 3438, 29 October 1886, Page 2

The Great Barrier Murder.

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FORTSER PARTICULARS. Auckland, Ootobor 27. From Lizzie Graham it was ascertained that during the voyage on board the cutter she enjoyed herself very much. Tha only literature that they had oil the cutter was a Bible and a hymn book. She was desirous of writing a history of their exploits, and would have done so in Sydney had thf authorities thorn only allowed her p.nj.-r aa'd ink. The murder was constantly being referred to by those on the cutter, and Caffray appeared utterly miserable' and mimi and deeply regretted the deed. Whilst on board the cutter no quarrels took place, all living happily -together; but, when they got on show the bickering botween the two men commenced. She appeared to have so much enjoyed the whole trip that she' expressed her readiness to g<i another similar, voyage, The pirl knew Penn for some ton months priur to her going on the trip, and she says blio was very fond of him, although she avowed, "I likod Cuffreyas well, and ho liked

On tlio to Auckland, with a viow to keeping thorn in.guoJ spirits, and at their request, the prisoners were permitted to play cards, and they had a small game, It was euchro, and surely such a card party never was formed before. Impossible as it Booms of belief, there were two men in irons under arrest for murder of a peculiarly heinous naturo, another on his way to answer to a charge of forgery, and tho fourth, an oxmember of the constabulary, all intent on cards, and thorn they played until tea-time, exhibiting as much interest andexcitement in the varying clianceß of the games as did ever a free and social party of card players under happier auspices. Caffroy beyond a slight tendency to forgettrumpa was most affable, aud seemed to enjoy the gamo greatly, while Ponn was most demonstrative, and thumped Ins cards down on the-table n-ith that delighted emphasis characteristic of many players who happen to have good cards. JJWr syth, tho forcer, played a quiot game occasionally nhowiug his hand to the spectators when about to surprise his opponents. The flx-cf.uct.abk of conrae, only " took a hand', to mako up the side.: Surely all those who witnessed that card party will romomb'or it while thoy live. There were these two men animal-like, living only in the present, and twotningly mdifforent to the dreadful future, playing enchvo as if their future was au assured and happy oue. As -jjamo succeeded game, and thoir interest never flagged, it became painful in. the extreme to the bystander to see them immersed in the petty chances of the cards, and to think to what end the ship was surely and rapidly bearing .them, 'By 6 p.m.. their hands were again coufined in irons, and. at 9 o'olock they both slept Bouiidly. -The day before reaching Auoklaud Caffroy seemed much upset, and passed most of his time, with his head buried in his liands on tho table evidently iu an a'gouy of remorse and penitence. Penn still continued quite easy and unconcerned in-speech, and manner, and gave no sign of softening of hearkir aliening conscience