Middlesbrough & Stockton Gazette and General Advertiser. — 1873-07-17 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

TURDAY.  VERDICT OF GUILTY.-SENTENCE OF DEATH.  The trial of Joseph Turnbull (20), pitman, on the charge of having murdered Martin Began, at Willington, on the 21st of April la,t, was resumed on the opening of the court on Saturday morning. On the conclusion of the evidence, Mr Wright addressed the jury on behalf of the prisoner, Mr 'forr, Q.C., for the prosecution. The Judge then summed up the evidence with great care, and explained to the jury that there was nothing in this case to reduce the crime below wilful murder. They had first to consider whether the crime had been committed, and then by whom.  • During the summing up the prisoner at times listensd intently, and when the principal evidence for the prosecution was being commented upon, he leaned forward, and seemed very anxious to hear the opinion of the judge. At eight o'clock the jury retired, and they were absent until five minutes past nire. The names having been called, the Foreman, mit death like stillness, said: We find him guilty; but, desire to recommend him to tuerey on amount of his youth. The prisoner, who stood with arms folded, lowering brow, and P ttitude all attention, seemed terribly impressed with the whole scene, and when asked if he had anything to say made no reply, although be communicated for a second.with his ccunsel.  Then his Lordship assumed the black cap. and in tones grave and low, yet distinctly heard through the Court, addressiug the prisoner, said: It has come to this—by lawless and cruel violence yc,u have defied the law, an the sentence of the law is that yottr life is forfeit. You have by conduct so brutal and so cowardly, that I am ashamed to think of it, brought an innocent man to an untimely end, and the sentence for such crime is that your life shall be brought to the same untimely finish. These hatreds must be quelled—thex cannot be tolerated in this country, without effect Ring gave to the 1.1.•.. The verdict which has been given, and in the jastice of which I entirely concur, and the terrible sentence that I am now about to pass, will teach those who, like you, will give way to ungovernable passions, that if the effect of their passion is the death of their fellowmen, they must suffer this in order that those who hear of it may obey the law. The sentence I have to pass upon you is that you be taken hence to the place from whence you came, and thenca to the place of execution, and there to be hanged by the neck Until you are dead, and alterwards to be buried within the prison walls. The recommendation of the jury will be forwarded to the Queen, who is the only person that can exercise mercy in this matter. I have to pass upon you the sentence of the law, and I can °ay say, God have mercy upon your soul. The prisoner made a sign that he wished to speak, and his counsel having obtaiued leave, he bowed low to the judge, and then said: I heard a passing remark that the other man had endangered himself upon the evidence of that woman. I only wish—as I know it is the duty whatever good there is to do to make preparation for the world to ccnie, and to do all the good that lies in his power—l only want the request granted that nothiug come upon Donnison, for the woman's evidence is pet fectly untrue. . . .  After making this br-ken remark, he was re; moved frpm the bar, and taken to the condemned cell.