Goodchild, William Richard | Day 10

Received money from both sides. His master was William North Hancock, the fly proprietor who lived a few doors away from him at No 15. Was asked if he took Joseph Brown who disappeared to Canada away on his mail cart. Denied it but admitted he knew people thought he had.

Witness Type: Bribee

Party: Conservative

Witness Testimony:

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    (Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — 19, Middle Street.

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    What is your occupation ? — I drive the mail crt.

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    What did you get at the election ? — 3L. from Mr. Spears.

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    That was for your vote, was it ? — Yes; and my master, he gave me 3L. He said he had 3L. to give to me and he gave it to me, and I thanked him for it.

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    Did you get anything else ? — No.

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    (Mr. Holl.) Did Mr. Joe Brown go away with you on your mail cart ? — No, I have never seen him for a long tune. He did not go with me. The people said I had taken him away in my cart, but I did not take him.