The Sun.
London, England, 1823-11-03 00:00:00

hill, we took up Thomas Thurtell, who joined us for the ex-
press purpose of seeipg his two children that had been on a visit
to Mr. Probert's. When we had travelled three or four miles
from Maida-hill, we met Thomas Noyes. John Thurtell got
outof the gig, leaving me and Thomas Thurtell. together in it,
to make the best of our way to the cottage, in order that Thos.
Thurtell might put Mr. Probert's horse into his gig to fetch J.
Thurtell and Mr. Noyes. When we arrived at the cottage, the
horse that we went down with was taken out of the gig and Mr.
Probert's put in. After T. Thurtell was gone to fetch Noyes and
John Thurtell, Mr. Probert said to me, " I have not had a ino-
meat's. peace since. I saw you last, in consequence of that man
lying in my pond." My reply was, "I am sure you have nut
had a more restless night than myself." Shortly after that,
Thomas and John Thurtell and Mr. Noyes arrived at the cot-
tage. We then, I mean the whole four to us, ( Hunt, Thomas
and John Thurtell, and Noyes,) walked across a ploughed
field into a lane, and returned to the cottage. When we
arrived at the cottage, there was a Gentleman whose. name
I do not know, but I believe him to be the 'Gentleman
that owns the estate, came in. J. Noyes, the Thurtells,
and myself walked about the grounds till we were called in
by one of Thomas Thurtell's children to dinner. After dinner
we, had some runs and water, and sat for the space of three
hours and then had tea. After tea we had some more rum
and water, and then we' went to the stable to see the
horses. We then had supper. John Thurtell, myself, Tho-
mas Noyes, and Mr. Probart, sat up until about half-past
one o'clock. 'Mr. Probert and Thomas Thurtell then went to
bed, leaving me, John Thurtell, and Noyes up. About half
an hOur after they were gone to bed, Thomas Noyes followed,
leaving John Thurtell and myself in the parlour. John Thur.
tell desired the servant to bring in some coals. I said to John
Thurtell, I shall lay down on the sofa. He said he would sit
up and smoke. I left him smoking by the fire, with his back
towards me, and I laid down, pulling my great coat over me.
About half-past six in the morning the servant came into the
room. John Thurtell asked if the boy Jem was up. The 4trvant
said " no, and it was a great shame that her master, Mr. Pro-
'sett, should keels such a boy as him in idleness." During this
time Mr. Probert came down stairs, and the boy followed.
lie desired the boy to put the horse in his own gig, which was
done immediately, and Thomas Thurtell and myself came to
town, bringing with us the boy they called " Jem." When
we got as far as the Bald Face Stag, we breakfasted. From
thence we went to Mr. 'l'etsell's, where Thomas Thurtell was
informed that the bail lie had put in was not accepted.—
About half-past eleven I called at my mother's, in Cumber-
14nd-street, New-road. After I had seen her going from the
New-road towards the Yorkshire Stingo, I met John Thurtell,
Thos. Noyes, and Miss Noyes, his sister. John Thurtell asked
me if the Cail was accepted ? I said No. He then got,
out of the gig, and Thos. Noyes and his sister drove away.
and. John Thurtell walked to Mr. Tetsell's. T. Thurtell.
asked me if I would return on that day and inform Mr. Pro-
ben that his bail had 'been refused to which I consented.
About half-past four I started ;as I was going along, John
Thurtell came to the end of the street to me, and said if you
are going to Probett's, I may as well go with you, and get that
man away (meaning the man that was left in the pond). I
said, if you are going upon that business, don't expect me
to aid or assist in any. way. We came and stopped at this
hawse. John Thurtell had a glass of brandy and water, and I
had a pint of ale. We then left this house, and went to Mr.
Phrobert's. I informed Mr. Probert, in the resence of his wife,
tat Thomas Thurtell had requested me Ito come down, as
that evening, to know whether he could appoint any other
Person to become bail. Air. Probert said it was useless
for him to write, for that be would be up in town as early
11$ possible the following morning. We then had part of a
cold duck and some ale. J. Thurtell then.called Mr. Probert
it: Mr. P. was absent about ten minutes, and then returned
P. by hurt: eif• Shortly altar that .T. Thurtell asked me and Mr.
wouldthe put his horse in the gig, and take it round to
c,,onci gate. We put the horse to, and did So. John
'Thurtell then came across a small field, with a dead man in a
shaidcl with his legs hanging out. lie then asked Mr. P. to assist
to tO the dead body into the chaise, which Mr. P. refused
"ot' •air. P. immediately ran away, and said I cannot stop
any longer, my wife will think it very strange. He that asked
rile to assist him ;lI refused, saying, the sight of a dead man was
quite enough, without touching it. John -Thurtell then put the
vurpse in the chaise, and tied the feet to the dashing iron. He
asked me if I would get into the gig, but I declined, and told
him that I wouldwalk and he would overtake use. When
, on,
got within short distance of this house, John Thurtell
(Ai me that he had thrown the corpse into that' marshy
I:4'hd I had just passed. I then gotorning, into the gig, and left John
Thurtell about two o'clock that mat the house where
h? then lodged, and went home myself immediately. That,
Gthtlensan, is the whole of the evidence I have to give to-night.
(-ghostLit--You have nothing more to add ? Hunt—No,
Sit

Co Now Mr. Hunt, I will ask you a few questions
arisinir oxjn— '
of your statements, which I think I have a just
right to do.
The following examination, which seemed rather_ to arise
'Att of facts which had previously. come to the cor
knowledge, than from the statement Just concluded, then took
phice.
,1 ~111 not observe that you stated that any property was di.
v ..e. ustweita ya ? The - was '
I considered. . rt., six pounds
esh.l—ch
4 Par in
me I'm my proftFsisvioennawl.
What profeesional duties ? I was taken down there to
rnduelwi
sing to Mr. Probert and his company.—Who gave you this
tam ? Mr. John Thurtell.—Did he give' monei to y one else ?He gave the seine sum to Mr. Probert. ---1% as anyan agree-
ment made with you by Air. Probert before you want out of
tote, or did you go down of yourself. Did you go down to the
ge for the purpose of singing ? Yes, Sir, certainly.—
Where was this agreement entered into ? It was talked of when
re were at Mr. Tetsell's, at the Coach and Horses. Myself and
4e. J. Thurtell and Mr. Probert were present.—Did you ob.
serve Mr. Probert lend Mr. J. Thurtell any money that after-
-11.°6t1 ? No, Sir.--Then when Mr. Probert asked you to go
tri ta the cottage, you considered you were going down for
„, purpose of singing P—Certainly.—Did you sing ? Yes, Sir.
.4? Thom ? To Mrs. Probert, her sister, Thos. and J. Thur.
tell; Mr. Noyee.—Vi'as Mr. Probert and Mr. John 'Thur.
4tell in the room ? Yes, Sir.—What day was this ? This was
111 t the Priday night,. or, more properly speaking, early on the
Titnrcia?' morning. It was after twelve.—Was that tier John
Tturtell came into the room and informed you and Probert that
hu urder had been committed ? Yes.—Did you hear John
Tetell say he kept youor himself? No, hen, afr J.
totell had called and Probert out! and told you of the
teal
labor, deed, you returned quietly to sing in the parlour ?
„7.4'Z'
.mallow'''r long were you absent ? About ten minutes.
4 ot say any thing in your statement
I our
~obeing employed to sing ? No, I did not.—Did younot
r.,, outwith a lantern ? -No.—Did Mr. Probert go out with a
kith ern P Not to my knowledge ; I never saw lantern,
iite; the exception .of that in the stable.—Who was in the sta-
tion. The boy cleaning the horses.—And no further converse-
dat Passettabout the murder ? None whatever. I was intro.
t eade4 to U. Probert ; she knew very well on what business
ANTl:nue down.—You were fully aware of the, murder ?, I
Vo not aware of it. I was told of It by John Thureel .
...in saw the watch Yes, and I thought that was suspicious.
n the presience of Mr. John Thurtell, Mr. Probert, &c., and
,•`,'_,eet the former' had told you he had murdered this unfortu-
'.'etl)or Person,
.you amused ourself singing ? Yes, Sir.--,And
'C,Y,..„Mlitle yourselves merry during the evening ? Yes, Sir.—
lias you consider that the 6/. you received was for your exer-
ennkideri this evening ? I wax there on the Sunday.—Did you
eertitharytooaLt yeti received the 61. for no other reason No,
4riel that l'i You have stated that you saw the
he bou ht .mrtell staid they pistols bought,
were for shooting cats. After
Notid g ,tnent, did nothin between you and him
Mt wnatever I) g Pass k bought;
Ves.—Who b *--- ° you know where the sac was
mght it ? .
where the cord
!_as bought e'y „ I did.—Do you know
'NY the / es.-- v-srlio bought it ? I did.—Where did you greet. ,8,1,: t? In Broad-st street Bloomsbury, near Hind-
i rook . _after You bought the rsack, what did you do with it ?
n„, ,it to John Thurt II he said it for the purpose of
e4itlrt, g game ~ e :
can
tell yoq in._.--es-ne cord, what was that for ?I am sure i
ee, ,
_., title up the game I ppo Did you see him start ?
c 7
iiSir.Where front ? The •Csoea.c—h and Horses.—Where
sleet lec_suaY he was going to? Ile said a gentleman was to
sal,
iul II
_,,. hut he did not say where he was ain to. Did_h
tetee,,,Y, the of Mr. Probert's house at the time? —No. You
lie take tlie 6/. from Mr. John Thurtell ?—Yes. Where did
VettY afters from ?....Protn a pocket-book. Were you going
'Olll-3 ? NY
ou got the 61., and finished your professional la-
In the 'nt ate; it was too late an hour. It was one or two
ti 4. Mornng, It
bed.
ice'lid nut k •
was after Mrs Probert had none to ta e the money front his pocket ?—No ;it was and , sort of note-case. Ile paid Mr. Probed with a 5/. note
nene4yTer,eign• Do you know what lie gave Mr. Probert
'Ste b '4,,,0, Kir, Ido not. Was there any observation
4,othito.Y 41r..101in Thurtell when lie paid dile' money ?--No.
(4the 4 km,sPeeting the murder ?—Nothing passed die whole
ehee,e,i ening about that business. You were all extremely
14 " P.--1 es • Did ' :,..-John Thurtell
~ , it 140,.....
„,, air- you see a purse .
("4 he d brown bilk
the case ell as the small notecase. liThat did he
~t) with the note?—lie threw it in the fire. What
!bid gn with the urs —.1.1 threw that in the tire also.
this see
ai.
iiit e .
.e
tett g-hook '
put, i p
_perl; put
The t e rc .
h fi . ?—There was a little
enle,ir ,_ .ii the hre. There was nothing of this in your
l„ Hera ,
_Lo,us t—No, Sir.
:ore the:\ v'ruteri Paper sent to Mr.'Noel after he had been be-
stated idOstratee, and signed b himself, was read. In this
,ter , Mat the ni
eir, , ofdie lb° , • given to r. ? Yes,
tau' it is.--Th ney found on Mr. Weare. Is that true
b, rid ? v en it was given to you as your share of the money
he ' es, Sir WI- else :0 Ido not
A, re did e-- Mt passed .
Yarda ,You lure the horse? At Pmbert'e, at the (lolden
' no relation to the prisoner Probert.—Do you know