The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-06
ONE IRE LIsH ED.
Fiusclisttou Inflicted by nm old soldier In n
Prison Yard.

IRON TIE duci tdnd Star.
Yesterday James B ylcy underwent the
punishment of twcnty five lashes at Mount Eden
jail Brylcy tried at the last session Of the
supreme Court for u brutal assault upon a mar
fied woman. He mot the woman ~ she WA gu
ing Into Drury, then went to lonely place on
the road and there lay in wait. and bounced
upon her as she WIS returning home to Maketu.
AZ the trial the prisoner pleaded guilty, and was
sentenced To ten years penal servitude and to
undergo two whppings, each OF twenty-five
lashes ON the 18th Of October and the I'D Of De-
cember. Justioe Gillies, in sentencing the pris-
oner, made some strong rcmarSs upon the
girls of tender years from tho attacks of brutes
OF the lIryloy class by inilictng such punishment
as would be most likely to appeal to their callous
The first twenty i've lashcs wero inflicted at
half-past O'Clock yesterday afternoon, In pri-
within hearing Of the prisoners In their cells
Mr.. O'Brlen, Governor OF the jail had secured
In the person OF an old soldier, q geliator Of
some experience. The other officials present to
witness the punishment were DR. Philson, Mcdi-
cal officer OF the Jail and District Coroner, Mr.
Mclean. Visiting Justice. Inspector lirohanI,
commanding the Armed Constibulary Force IN
Auckland, and Inspector Thompson, District
omcor under the Arms act; His Honor Mr.. jus
tice Gillies also witnessed the punlshme mt, be
Ing DESTROYS OF Judging ma to its circncy as n
means of restraining criminals of the Brylcy
unprotected and defenceless women.
triangle. composed OF three poles, strongly
fastened together at the top, and the lower ends
spread out so az To stand nrmly, was placed In
the yard. Bryloy was then brought out. He
looked pale and nervous but had made up his
mind for tho worst. Bryley IA apparently about
20 years OF age, feet inches IN height, and Of
somewhat HtllOw complexion. His look was not
altogether repulsiye, though there were marks
of n hardened and vicious nature on his coun-
tenance. The preparations being complete,
Dr. Pbilson slapped forward and tested
the prisoners pulse and heart, with the
view Of ascertaining his physical 1T
ness 10 bear the punishment. Having Invested
himself of his upper garments he was secured to
the triangle, his hands being strapped Mt the
wrists above his head to the poles, while his legs
were similarly fastened about the ankles to the
lower ends The nagelator-an athletic-luOlling
man, who had laid aside his hat. cont and
position, sautinR the officials In military style.
In his hand he held ordinary cato mime
tails, which appeared TO have been carefully
prepared for the work. The haQellator then
resolved the usual order, DO your duty" and
tho punishment began. Tho first blow left
several ugly welts across IIiSey's back but
though he tremblcd violently and appeared to
shrink under tho inniction he uttered no cry.
The succeeding strokes of the cat SCARED the
quiveiing hosh deep and when sixteen" was
called blood flowed freely from the deep red and
livid lines. The remaining strokes were delivered
in rapid succession, the whole operation &c
cupyng a little over three minutes and from
the beginning to the close Brylcy uttered no cry
some of those present were Of opinion that had
the punishment been prolonged Bryley would
have tainted, hut whom lie WAS released from the
triangle hc coolly resumed his garments and
walked on 10 tho prison hospital. where he will
remain until pronounced ht for labor.
When the Inst stroke Of the lash fell the prs-
oners IN the penal cell uttered n suppressed
cheer, doubtless intended ~ n mark of admira-
ton at tho prisnnar's hardihOod.