PREFACE. In examining the opinions of different authors upon capital punishments, various questions present themselves to our consideration, 1. Upon what principle is the punishment of death inflicted ? 2. Upon what authority is the punishment of death inflicted ? 3. What are the effects of the punishment of death? 4. What are the sentiments of eminent men? 5. What are the laws of other countries ? 6. Supposing the punishment of death to be expedient, for what offences ought it to be inflicted ? 1 7. Supposing the punishment of death not to be expedient, can any, and what remedies, be suggested ? |