The Sun.
London, England, 1865-03-25 00:00:00

THE GREAT JEWEL ROBBERY,

The following appeared in our late Edition of yesterday
evening :

This morning the further examination of Brown, alias
" Scotty," Hurley, Caseley, Geoffrey, Roberts, Wilkinson,
alias " Carrotty Fred," and Brewerton, with Ann Caseley,
Louisa Brewerton, and Martha Geoffrey, charged with the
burglary at Messrs. Walker's, of Cornhill, took place before
the Lord Mayor.

Whilst the prisoners were awaiting their removal from
Newgate this morning to the Mansion-house, " Scotty"
made a savage attack on his fellow-prisoner Caseley, and,
doubtless, would have inflicted severe injury on him had
not the prison officials properly secured him.
The case seemed rather to increase than diminish in in-
terest, as the court was crowded to such an excess that the
atmosphere was almost insupportable. • -
When the witness, Susan Price, came into the witness
box, the prisoner Scotty became very violent, and desired
that the witness might be so placed that he might see her
face.

The Lord Mayor—l desire you to remain quiet.
Scotty—l won't until I see her face. No ono need be
afraid of speaking the truth.

The Lord Mayor—l desire you to remain quiet.
Scotty—l won't. I won't stay here at all ; I will go
down stairs.

Three constables, however, took up their position near
Scotty, and he then remained quiet.
Susan Price, of 14, Alfred-street, Barnsbury, said—l
have been acquainted with the prisoner Brown (Scotty).
He introduced himself to me as a traveller. A month after
I went to live with him as his wife, and I continued to do
so until he was apprehended. We lived at York House,Con-
stable-alley, Hoxton. In July last we were living at Great
Cambridge-street, Hackney. I remember the robbery at Mr.
Johnson's, in 1864, and once before it I saw Geoffrey. After
it he lived in the same house as we did. Before the robbery
Brown took me to Mr. Johnson's premises. He did not
tell me where we were going. When we got to Johnson's
Scotty opened the side door and shut it again. He opened
it with a key. It was between 7 and Bon a Sunday even-
ing. Ho told me I was to stand before him so that no one
should see him. He did not go in ; he simply tried the
door and shut it again. He then said they were
going to break into Johnson's. I know Hurley. He
came to see us once or twice, but I've not
seen him for the last 12 months. They used to talk about
houses to "do" if they could. On the Saturday previous
to Johnson's robbery Scotty went out. He said he was
going to meet Geoffrey. From the conversation I gathered
that Geoffrey had the " tools." Brown did not return home
until four on Sunday afternoon. He came home alone,
bringing some jewellery with him. He took it oat
of his pocket. It consisted of earrings, rings,
pins, lockets, brooches, 'and other things. I did
not see any watches. He gave me a pair of ear-rings. He
did not tell me where he got the jewellery from. He said
the next morning he expected Hurley, who was going to
dispose of the goods. About 12 o'clock Brown (Scotty)
said he was going across the park to meet Geoffrey and Hur-
ley. He took the jewellery with him, but he brought it back
when he returned home in the evening. About a fortnight
after I was with Brown when he met Barrett (Geoffrey)
in the Bethnal-green-road. Brown said he was not content
with his share (£6O). He said he ought to have more.
Barrett said it was all nonsense, lie had had his fair share.
In September last Barrett, with his wife, came to lire in
the same house with us. They occupied the two parlours.
I have seen both Geoffrey and Brown filing keys. The
vice (produced) belonged to Scotty. I have seen keys in
it. It used to be fastened on the mantelpiece. I took some
jewellery to a man named Coombes, as he thought our place
would be searched on account of the silk robbery. They were
after Brown and Barrett for that robbery. The bag pro-
duced is the one I took to Coombes in Bow-lane. It con-
tained the jewellery,watch, and ringslhat Brown was wear-
ing when he was apprehended. I locked the bag .and gave
the key to Brown. I recollect seeing the reward up for
Walker's robbery. I had heard Brown and Barrett talk about
trying to get in there for months. I heard them talking about
going to a blacksmith. I have seen augres and other things
in their poSsession—skeleton keys, for instance. I don't
know what a screw jack is. I have seen Brewerton visit
Barrett about two or three times during the time they lived
in our house.

Brewerton—Mr. Lewis, why don't you tell the woman
what to say ?

Mr. Lewis—l shall ask whatever question I please.
When they met, what used they to talk about ?

Witness—They all talked about Walker's and Johnson's

business.
Caseley—She says all, my lord. Am I included in the
"all," my lord?

The Lord Mayor—No, she says nothing about you.
Caseley—Very well, so that I understand that "all"
means that I am exempt.

Witness continued—l visited Brown when he was in
prison. He told me to go to Palmer's and to Caseley's and
tell them he was in trouble, and that he must have a soli-
citor. Caseley said he was very sorry, and that he would
do all he could.

The Lord Mayor—Do you wish to ask anything, prisoner
Brown ?

Brown—Yes, but I've a bluff way of speaking, so I hope
you'll excuse me. I'm not very handy at asking questions.
The Lord Mayor—Ask the questions ; don't make
statements.

Scotty—When the police came to our houso wasn't I in
bed when they came?
Witness—Yes.
Scotty—Did I throw Inspector Brennan on the bed?
Witness—No. _-

In answer to further questions put to her by the prisoner
Scotty, I had my hand on the mantelpiece when Ranger
took the watch up. The police searched the place, but
they did not find any skeleton keys.
Scotty—How long have you been in the police service ?
Witness—l never was in their service.
Scotty—l can prove you have been driven about London
by Inspector Potter for the last three weeks.

Witness—Well, if I have, you have done the same with
Mrs. Coombes. You took good care you would never do
it. You had your fancy woman, you know. The witness
here in an excited manner said, " How about Jessie Hay?"
The Lord Mayor—l desire that only questions be asked.
Witness;you need not answer anything not connected with
the evidence.

Scotty—She shall answer the questions I put to her.
The Lord Mayor—Not without they refer to the
evidence.

Scotty—Well, but all the truth shall come out. To
witness—Don't you think you and I would have been
better friends if I had allowed you to go on the streets ?
Witness—You scandalous villain.