The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-01-08 00:00:00

HERTFORDSHIRE WINTER ASSIZES.

SECOND DAY.

HERTFORD, WIDNERIPLY, JAN. 7.

The public excitement, as may be supposed, continued
in an undiminished degree, to hear the termination of this
most interesting trial. Greater exertions were, if Possible,
made to obtain admission; and the desire to he present was
greatly increased by the anxiety to hear Thurtell, who
was expected to speak in his defence almost at the opening
of the Court. More constables were on duty this morning
than yesterday, and they were more effective in the dis-
charge of their duty. The throng outside, however, was
equally great ar on the first day. The same arrangements
were generally observed; and, with a slight diminution of
disorder, the scene within and without the Court-hourc
was nearly similar to that of yesterday.
'f he prisoners did not breakfast this day at the Court-
house. They were supplied with a comfortable breakfast,
however, at the gaol. Thurtell and Hunt, at their own
desire, came together in a chaise to Court. They con-
versed familiarly, and with apparent friendliness. This
is the first time, since their committal, that any inter-
course has taken place between theta. It is likely that
the awfulness of their situation, and the possible,
if not probeale. fate that awaited them, imp in the
'hinds of each sentiments of mutual kindness and Tenths.
ing friendship. The Judge arrived at the Court-house
precisely at nine o'clock. The prisoners appeared in the
saute dress as yesterday. They looked somewhat fatigued
after th r long and protracted tnal of the preceding day: the
self-possession and manly determined deportment Thurtell
did not in the least degree abandon him ; and though Hunt
appeared, at intervals, greatly agitated, his countenance and
deportment did not however generally betray such symptoms
of anxious fear as marked his whole frame and manner
yesterday.
Mr. Justice Pass, on taking his seat on the bench, in-
quired if every accommodation had been afforded to the
Jur7.
'I he Foreman replied, that they had experienced every
civility and attention that could be expected.
The examination was then resumed on behalf of the
prosecution.
EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES.

A technical objection being taken, as to the site of Times
house, by the defendant's Counsel,
G. Ruthven was examined—l know Conduit.street s It is situ-
steel in the parish of St. George, in Middlesex. 1 had Probeet in
custody on the day that the inquest was held at nurse; he desired
me to go to the Magistrates, and to say that he wished to make •
communication to them. I accordingly went to the Coroner, and
made the communication he desired. He was then taken up stairs
This occurred at four o'clock in the morning: before that he denied
all knowledge of the murder.
Thomas Thurtell recalled—l saw Hunt on the Friday of the
murder ; do not know whose clothes he wore ; he wore a suit of
black on Friday and the same on Saturday. Hunt frequently bor-
rowed clothes from my brother and money from me. Ota Str.day I
saw him at Probert's, when he appeared to me better dressed. I do
not know whose clothes he wore then, but they appeared some of a
better description than those in which I had previously sees him.
Mr. (ii awi here intimated that the case for the prosecution
had how closed.