The discussion has been going on all the week as
to the charges brought by Mr. O'Brien in the Fi-ecrnan's buried 1 against the jury in Hynes's case, for intemperance on the night before the verdict. For our own parts, we do not see how the alleged intemperance of one juror,—unworthy as it would be,— could affect the verdict delivered by men who had watched the 'Case acutely, considered it impartially, and shown by their de- meanour at the trial that they were keenly alive to their responsibility in the matter; and to all this Mr. Justice Lawson himself bears witness in the most positive manner. It would be different, could it be shown that there was communication with the outer world of a kind likely to invalidate the independence of the jury's judgment, but thiS is hardly alleged ; and if it be so, the Snb-Sheriff is directly responsible, while Mr. Gray him- self, as Sheriff, is responsible for the investigation of the Sub- Sheriff's conduct, and for bringing it officially to the knowledge of the Court. Lord Spencer has asked to see all the affidavits, and will consider them in reference to the question whether there is any reason for interfering with the execution of the sentence.
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