The Sun.
London, England, 1868-01-20 00:00:00

a man named Barrett calling at master's house. I
romember master saying that the four men, Burke,
Casey, Barrett, and another, were followed in the
Euston-road, and that before they got to the end
of the road they separated, but as Barrett got to
the place of destination and Burke did not he
supposed Burke was taken. Mullany told the
men on the board that Barrett had gone to America,
because some person suspected him of betraying
Burke. I know three of the prisoners at the dock,
Mallany, English, and Mr. Jackson.
Sir T. Henry—Which is Mr. Jackson ?
Witness—That one, pointing to Barrett. I have
seen William Desmond once. I recollect the
prison blown up. I saw Jackson at Master's house,
I think, the day before. He said he was going
away with another person. On the evening of the
day of the explosion Mr. Jackson and another per-
son called at Master's. They came in by the back
door. I saw that the person who came in with
Jackson had a piece of his right ear off. It was
fresh and bleeding. One of the workmen asked
Mullany what was the matter with the man's ears,
when he said he had been fighting and that some
one had bit a piece off his ear. Jackson went into
Masters' back room. I was curious to know what
was said, so I took an iron in my hand to put in
the fire, and went in when I saw Mr. Jackson
washing himself. His neck was black as if with
gunpowder.
Mr. Giffard—Just be particular how he was wash..
ing himself.
Witness—He was washing his neck where tho
black was. I think he also changed his clothes, as
there was a bundle of clothes tied up on the table.
The other man I know had changed his, as 1 saw him
in a different dress. Mrs. Mullaney folded them
up in a black wrapper and took them away. Jack.
son (Barrett) since that time has cut his whiskers.
He had neither beard nor moustache when I saw him.
By prisoner Barrett—l did not see you bring in
a bundle of clothes ; you came in at the back door.
I did not see you come in at all. I saw you wash-
ing your neck, I know that. As the other man had
changed his clothes, I think you had done the same.
I don't know where the clothes were got, but I knew
Mrs. Mullany folded up seme clothes and took them.
away. I knew that Master could not supply you
with a change of clothes, but I cannot
say you did not bring them in with you as I did
not see you come in. You were washing yourself
in the ordinary way with your sleeves tucked up.
Your face was washed, and you began washing
your neck when I went in.
Mr. Giffard—l think, sir, from what has now
been communicated to me that the man O'Neill
should now be placed in the dock.
Sir T. Henry —Very well, let him be sent for.
Mr. Burnaby—What is your name ?
Prisoner—James O'Niell.
Thomas Young recalled—l identify that man
(O'Niell).
Sir H. Henry—Was he placed among others ?
Young—Yes ; with about 20 or 30. I also re-
collect seeing Barrett at the explosion.
Mr. Giffard—Just describe to me what you saw
on the occasion of the explosion.
Young—The first man there is the man who fired
the barrell (O'Niell). He had a light coat on, and a
tall hat on. I saw two lucifers lit, but I only saw
the barrel lit once. I can almost swear positively
that Barrett is the man who threw the lucifers, but he
then had a black coat on. The lucifer that lighted
the squib was taken from the box that was thrown
to the other prisoner.
O'Niell—Are you sure about me ?
Witness—Yes, your hair is the exact colour--
your face the same.
Barrett—l wish to make one or two observations.
Sir T. Henry—Well, it is my duty to inform you
that whatever you say will be taken down and may
be used against you.
Barrett—What sort of a coat had I on ?
Witness—Why, a black frock coat, and you took
the box of lucifers from an inner breast-pocket.
O'IN iell—What sort of coat had I on ?
Witness—One of the fashionable brown ones.
Barrett—Had I as much whisker on as I've got
now.

Witness—Yes.
Barrett—A moustache and a beard all round?
Witness—Yes, but a little moustache.
Mr. Giffard—l do not propose going any further
to-day.
Sir T. Henry—Very well. The prisoners are re,*
mauded until Tuesday week.
O'Niell—l hope I shall be allowed to connnuni.
cate with my friends. in Glasgow. I shall be able
to produce a hundred witnesses from there to prove
I was not at Clerkenwell. That fellow will swear
anything —the false-swearing villain.
Barrett—l don't care. I wish to apologise to
the gentlemen of the press for my appearance. X
have seen some scurrulous remarks by some of
the scribblers of the press about my appear.
ante. I could not dress my hair to-day
as I was not allowed a comb, so I hope
they will excuse me. I have to thank the
gentlemen who brought me here for their kindness
on the journey. I have nothing to complain of
since I arrived in London. My treatment has been
very different here to what it was in Glasgow.
O'Niell—l quite coincide in that.
Sir T. Henry—llo you intend to proceed with the
treason-felony case ?
Mr. Giffard—No, Sir Thomas, that is now un.
necessary, as all the prisoners are now charged with
wilful murder.
The prisoners were then remanded.