License, Willlam | Day 8

Rec’d £5 for committee room. £51 to distribute amongst 17 men.


Witness Type: Briber, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper

Party: Conservative


Witness Testimony:

  • 9589.

    (Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? “Saracen’s Head,” Alfred Square.

  • 9590.

    What did you get at the election ? — I got 5L. for a COMMITTEE ROOM.

  • 9591.

    Who did you receive that from ? — Mr. Olds.

  • 9592.

    What else did you get ? — I got 51L. to distribute.

  • 9593.

    From whom ? — From Mr. Olds.

  • 9594.

    Who did you give that top— Here is a list (handing paper).

  • 9595.

    There are 17 names, are there not ? — Yes.

  • 9596.

    That is 3L. a-piece ? — Yes.

  • 9597.

    You gave all these men 3L. a-piece for their votes ? — Quite so.

  • 9598.

    Did you receive anything else at the election ? — No, that is all I received.