Bridge, Edward Law | Day 21

Living at 4 Granville Road when he testified. Claimed he did not know or recognise the man that came to his house and paid him £3. Later said he came with Mr Porter and knew he was a Conservative.

Witness Type: Bribee

Party: Conservative

Witness Testimony:

  • 20899.

    It is really quite impossible that you should not recollect ? — I do not remember his saying anything.

  • 20900.

    (Mr. Turner) Do you think it is likely that he said nothing ? — No more than, “Good morning,” or something like that.

  • 20901.

    (Mr. Jeune.) He did not walk into the room and say, “Good morning,” hand you £3, and then turn round, and walk out again ? — He might have asked me whether I was all right for that side. I have no doubt but what he did, but I do not remember it.

  • 20902.

    And you said, “Yes” ? — Of course I did.

  • 20903.

    And he gave you the £3 ? — Yes.

  • 20904.

    What sort of looking man was he ? — From what I can recollect of him he was a short stout man.

  • 20905.

    Light or dark ? — Rather dark.

  • 20906.

    Have you ever seen him since ? — No, never.

  • 20907.

    Did you ever see him again about the time of the election ? — No, I never saw him since he came to my house, and I should not know him again if I did see him.

  • 20908.

    Did he look well-dressed and like a gentleman ? — Just like a gentleman.

  • 20909.

    What is your present address ? — 4, Granville Road, right opposite the Castle.

  • 20910.

    You are quite sure he was not a Deal or Walmer man ? — Yes, I am quite sure. He was a stranger to me.

  • 20930.

    Witness recalled and further examined.

    (Mr. Jeune.) You wish to add something to your evidence, I believe ? — Yes. I just remember that a man of the name of Porter came with this gentleman, and perhaps he can give you more information about him than I can.

  • 20931.

    He came with the person who brought you the money ? — Yes.

  • 20932.

    He came to your house ? — Yes.

  • 20933.

    The money was not given at the Fountain Inn ? — No, at my own house.

  • 20934.

    It was not Mr. Rea ? — No.

  • 20935.

    You know him ? — Yes.

  • 20936.

    Whoever it was, Mr. Porter came with him ? — Yes.