Corey, Richard | Day 21

On the day of the election he went to the New Inn to get a beer and was directed by the waiter to a room where there was £3 on the table and told it was for him. Asked which way he would vote but testified it was clear because of the colour of the bow he was wearing.

Witness Type: Bribee

Party: Conservative

Witness Testimony:

  • 21025.

    And when you went in there was £3 upon the table ? — Yes, and I took it, and walked off.

  • 21026.

    (Mr. Holl.) Did Mr. Kidner ask you which way you were going to vote ? — No, he could see which way I was going, I suppose, because he could see which bow I had on.

  • 21027.

    (Mr. Jeune.) You do not know the waiter’s name ? — No, and I do not know whether he is there now or not.

  • 21028.

    Did not Mr. Kidner ask you which way you were going to vote ? — No.

  • 21029.

    I thought you said he did just now ? — I said he could see how I was going to vote by the bow I had on.