Testimonies - A Forest of Flags

Norris, William | Day 7

Witness Type: Briber

7128.
(Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A publican.
7129.
Where of ? — Lower Walmer.
7130.
Do you know a Mr. W. G. Norris ? — No, not in Lower Walmer.
7131.
What money did you receive in the election ? — 6L.
7132.
Who from ? — Mr. Rose.
7133.
What did you do with it ? — There is the list (handing a paper to the Commissioners). I gave it away. I had none myself, worse luck.
7134.
I see there is 3L. to William Rich, No. 5, York Street, Lower Walmer, and 3L. to Edward Norris, Campbell Street, Lower Walmer, for the purpose of hoisting up FLAGS in boats. You gave the money to those two men ? — Yes.
7135.
After the election ? — Yes.
7136.
And not for their votes ? — Well it was really for their votes.
7137.
You say it was for the purpose of hoisting FLAGS up in their boats ? — Yes.
7138.
And did they vote ? — Yes.
7139.
Had you spoken to them about their votes before the election ? — Yes.
7140.
Did they tell you they would vote for the Liberal candidate ? — Yes.
7141.
Have you had anything yourself ? — Not a farthing.
7142.
Or any other monies ? — No, not a farthing.
7143.
I think I asked you, but do you keep the “Life Boat Inn” at Lower Walmer ? — Yes.