...larceny by a jury of twelve : ". . . The prisoner appeared at the Bar and being asked by the Court if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be pronounced against him, answered by council praying the benefit of his clergy. Which was allowed him...

...of Harriet Lane, and Thomas Wainwright accessory after the fact. Henry Wainwright on being asked if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon him, made a statement declaring his innocence. Sentence of death was then passed on him,...

...v. Com., 16 Pa. 129, Chief Justice Gibson said : " We find no entry that the prisoner was demanded whether he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be pronounced on him. the absence of which was ruled in Bex v. Geary, 2 Salk. 630, and King v. Speke,...

...appeal to him ; and his cruel response was, " He is a rogue, and shall be hanged." When he was asked if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be pronounced upon him, his answer was : " As for me, behold, I am in your hand : do with me as it seemeth...

...high treason, and sentenced to be hanged within ten days of that time. The judge asked the slave if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed on him. George stood for a moment in silence, and then said, "As I cannot speak as I should...

...populace outside, greeting the news that he would die on Monday. The noise subsided, and he was asked if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon him. He had resumed his listening attitude, and looked intently at his questioner while...