satisfied from the contents of the book and the manner of publication and circulation, that the defendant had been actuated by a feeling of animosity towards the planters of Lower Bengal, with the view of degrading, injuring, and bringing this class into contempt and ridicule—for, in that case, the law would infer malice on the part of the defendant—the verdict must be 'guilty.'
The Jury thereupon retired again, and in about ten minutes brought in a verdict of 'guilty' on both counts. Mr. Eglinton requested that Judgement might not be given until the expiration of the four days, within which a new trial might be moved for, as the defendant might be desirous of moving an arrest of Judgement.
His Lordship said it was usual to assign some ground at the time in respect of which Judgement was to be arrested. What was the suggestion on which the motion was made?
Mr. Eglinton said he was not prepared with any ground, and did not know that such motion would be made, but he merely asked for the time to consider the matter.
His Lordship said he had not intended to pass sentence at once. He saw no reason for allowing a delay of four days, but would reserve the sentence until Monday morning, when any application might be brought forward.
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