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is an Orphan School, which is now enlarging by an additional building, and founded upon a rich fund. None but girls are admitted. Yet it does not strictly adhere to its title, for children that have got parents are equally admitted too. A great talk was long ago of establishing one at Parramatta, and also for boys to be so instructed. But there is no appearance of such a thing taking place at present; but it is to wished there were some good schools established for the boys, for by the general description of their parents, it cannot be expected that they are likely to excel in virtue.
In law affairs I can say but little, as I have been other-ways employed than in hearing trials, or paying much attention to such a subject. Several executions have taken place for various crimes, but it is very common for to respite them at the gallows. But this does not appear to be a good way, for it causes the mind of the culprit to be in hopes to the last moment, and must tend to prevent a confession. I knew an instance where two men were both found equally guilty of the crime, and both capitally convicted. At the place of execution a paper was put into the hands of each by the Provost Marshal, and then returned to him again, who brake them open, and informed