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June 9, 1814
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
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At the Northampton Assizes last week, R. Lock was convicted of stealing a silver watch from E. Green's dwelling in Middleton. In his defense, he admitted guilt, described his life of captivity and misery, expressed weariness, and requested swift execution of the death sentence, calling it the happiest day in 20 years.
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At the Northampton Assizes held last week, R. Lock was indicted for stealing a silver watch in the dwelling house of E. Green of Middleton. The fact being proved, and the prisoner having been called upon for his defence, he addressed the judge nearly as follows :-- " It is usual for persons placed in similar circumstances with myself to endeavor to extenuate their offences ; to that I shall not presume. I have forfeited my life, which has been a continuance of captivity and misery. The only thing of which I have had any thought or consideration for the last six months has been death. I am weary of life, and hope for another in a better world: and I request that your Lordship will pass sentence on me, and that it may be executed as speedily as possible."--He was found guilty, and sentence of death having been passed upon him, he exclaimed " This is the happiest day I have seen for 20 years. "
At the Northampton Assizes held last week, R. Lock was indicted for stealing a silver watch in the dwelling house of E. Green of Middleton. The fact being proved, and the prisoner having been called upon for his defence, he addressed the judge nearly as follows :-- " It is usual for persons placed in similar circumstances with myself to endeavor to extenuate their offences ; to that I shall not presume. I have forfeited my life, which has been a continuance of captivity and misery. The only thing of which I have had any thought or consideration for the last six months has been death. I am weary of life, and hope for another in a better world: and I request that your Lordship will pass sentence on me, and that it may be executed as speedily as possible."--He was found guilty, and sentence of death having been passed upon him, he exclaimed " This is the happiest day I have seen for 20 years. "
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Theft
Trial
Death Sentence
Miserable Life
Northampton Assizes
What entities or persons were involved?
R. Lock
E. Green
Where did it happen?
Northampton Assizes, Middleton
Story Details
Key Persons
R. Lock
E. Green
Location
Northampton Assizes, Middleton
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
R. Lock indicted and convicted for stealing silver watch from E. Green's house; in defense, expresses desire for death due to miserable life and requests speedy execution; sentenced to death and declares it happiest day in 20 years.