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Domestic News
October 31, 1821
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
In Boston, Chief Justice Parker of the Supreme Court denied a new trial for Martin, convicted of highway robbery and intent to kill, and sentenced him to death. The prisoner showed little emotion.
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[From the Boston Patriot.]
Yesterday Chief Justice Parker delivered the elaborate opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Martin, found guilty of highway robbery and intent to kill. The Court decided not to sustain the motion for a new trial, and accordingly the Chief Justice pronounced sentence of Death upon the prisoner, in his usual impressive manner. The prisoner, when sentence was pronounced, exhibited little or no feeling. His whole appearance has been that of a hardened wretch. The time for his execution will be appointed by the Governor and Council.
Yesterday Chief Justice Parker delivered the elaborate opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Martin, found guilty of highway robbery and intent to kill. The Court decided not to sustain the motion for a new trial, and accordingly the Chief Justice pronounced sentence of Death upon the prisoner, in his usual impressive manner. The prisoner, when sentence was pronounced, exhibited little or no feeling. His whole appearance has been that of a hardened wretch. The time for his execution will be appointed by the Governor and Council.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Highway Robbery
Death Sentence
Supreme Court
Martin
Chief Justice Parker
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Justice Parker
Martin
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Chief Justice Parker
Martin
Outcome
sentence of death pronounced; execution time to be appointed by governor and council
Event Details
Chief Justice Parker delivered the Supreme Court's opinion denying a new trial for Martin, convicted of highway robbery and intent to kill, and sentenced him to death. The prisoner showed little feeling and appeared hardened.