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et be public-house with Colonel Gore. He added that Foster
bad been servant to Captain Solway, and was a stone-mason by
trade; he believed be was working at Highgate, but did vet
know where to find him.
Arthur Foster sworn and examined—l was servant to Captain
Solway. I saw Corporal George, for the first time, about six
or eight months ago, at Bothwell Park, in Hampshire; he was
conducting a prisoner to Petersileld ; I did not see him again till
yesterday. I did not see him in Oxford-street on the 2d of last
August. From what I saw of him at Ilothwell Park, if I had
seen him in Orford-street, I should have recollected him. I
rather think I was out of employment on the 2d of August; I
apt not certain.
Corporal George said it was useless to ask this witness any
questions. He bad been told by a serjeant that he said he did
not know anything of him whatever,wheu they had sailed in the
same ship together from Portsmouth.
The witness, in re-examination, positively swore that he did
not see Corporal George on the 2d August; nor was he in Ox-
ford-street, to his knowledge, on that day.—Witness withdrew.
Thomas Gore, Esq. examined.—l live at No.lB, South Aud-
ley:street. My son, Colonel Gore, was in my company on the
2d of August. On that day the gig was ordered at a quarter
past bur, soon after which Colonel Gore came down through
the garden, and got into the gig with me at the stable. We
then drove to Mr. Rose's, in Park-place, who was engaged.
We then went to Mr. Stockdale's, in Piccadilly. Colonel Gore
got out and went into the s'op. I remained at the door. About
five o'clock a very heavy storm of rain came on, which lasted
some time. After it was over, the letter-bell going, we re-
turned to Mr. Rose's, who was ;till engaged. Colonel Gore got
out of the gig, and went in to consult Mr. Rose; he remained
some time. After the consultation I drove him back to the.
stable at the back of my house. Ile then went up the garden
to his own room, and I gave the wet umbrella to his servant,
William Cooper.. That was about a quarter past six o'clock,
and at half-put six I sat down to dinner with my family in the
parlour, and sent up Colonel Gore's dinner by his servant, as
usual, Colonel Gore not having dined below or walked out for
neatly a month. Whilst we were at dinner, having a clock on
the sideboard, it struck seven. lam confidently punctual as to
the time. The groom was directed to get the gig when ordered,
and about half-past seven, or twenty minutes before eight, Co-
lonel Gore came down the garden to the stable, and his servant
brought a dry umbrella. We then got into the gig, and Colonel
Gore put on his blue cloak, as he wanted air in the gig, being
very indifferent, and could not walk. I then drove down South-
street gently, into Park-lane, down Upper Brook-street, Gros-
venor-square, and so to Oxford-street. I passed Bell, the ehy-
mist's door, and turned round to the right of Queen-street, and
placed the carriage against Bell's east window and the cutler's
shop, for Colonel Gore to get out, not being able to draw up at
Bell's door, because of the .crossing from Portland-street. Co-
lonel Gore then threw off his cloak, and went into Bell's shop
with Mr. Ruse's prescription. He remained there a few mi-
nutes, and was never out of my sight the whole of that after-
noon or evening, except those few minutes I watched his coming
out ; and that instant he came out he got into the gig, put on his
cloak, and we returned the same way to Park-lane, went in at
Grosvenor-gate, drove a short time about Ilyde Park, went out
at Chesterfield-gate, and straight home to the same stable from
whence we had departed. It was then half-past eight. Colonel
Gore then went up the garden to the drawing-room, where he
by on the sofa the whole evening.
Examined by Corporal George.—" This good Gentleman
states that his son was never out of his sight but the few minutes
in the chyrnist's; whereas, he has already stated he sent his din-
ner up to hint in his room. I would ask hint whether he is
sure he was then in his r000m?"—I can swear that he was.
went up to him two or three times during dinner, as was my
practice every day, to see that he had everything right. I saw
him, and can positively swear he was there.
Corporal George.—l have nothing more to say, only that all
this good Gentleman has sworn front half-past six to half-past
seven, is utterly false.
Examined by the COURT.—CouId he have gone into Oxford-
street in the intervals when you were absent from him ?—Cer-
tainly not. " He had not time?"—lle had not time, and he
could not walk. 'fhe longest time between the periods of my
seeing hint did not exceed, in the brit instance, five or ten
minutes ; and in the second, 20 minutes, or a quarter of an hour.
Ills servant, William Cooper, attended him during his dinner.
Colonel Woodford again examined.—When this charge was
made, I met Mr. Gore (the last witness) at Sir Henry Bou-
verie's, in St. James's-square, to hear his statement, in conse-
queuce of the statement of Corporal George. Sir Henry Bou-
aerie, Colonel Hamilton, Colonel Gore, Mr. Gore, and a friend
of his were present. At that meeting Mr. Gore gave in sub-
stance the same account he has given this day. I took a minute
of what occurred. (The witness then read his minute, and its
contents confirmed his impression).
Mr. Thomas Rose examined.—l am a surgeon, residing its
Park-place, St. James's. Colonel Gore was a patient of mine. 1
wrote the prescription produced on the day it bears date (the 2d
of August). It was between half-past four and six whelp l saw
Colonel Gore. Colonel Gore was not in a state of health to be
walking about the strecl on a wet day. I particularly cautioned
him against such a practice, as he was suffering under a very
severe complaint at the time. I heard a report against Colonel
Gore, and went to him, informing him of the circumstance, on
the 14th of August, to Rantsgate, where he was for the benefit
of sea air. He came to town the neat day.
Mr. J. Farden, assistant to Mr. hell, the chymist, in Oxford-
street, proved that he had made up the prescription produced on
the 2d of August. It was fur Colonel Gore, and was delivered
at his house in South Audley-street. Colonel Gore called be-
tween six and eight. Witness believed it was past seven. Colonel
6ore delivered the prescription himself. He was dressed as a
private Gentleman—a dark coat and waistcoat. He did not
observe anything further.
John Davis, groom to Colonel Gore, confirmed the evidence
of Mr. Gore, as to'the departure from and return to South Aud-
ley-street with the gig, both bef and after dinner.
William Cooper examined.—Tlin now and was footman to
Colonel Gore in August last. I remember his going to Rams-
gate. I remember Friday, the 2d of August. I waited upon
him at dinner that day. He dined about half-past six. I carried
bit dinner up to him in his own room. During dinner, I was
tp and down with him several times. I saw hint go out about
half-past seven, after he had dined• It was impossible foi• Colo-
nel Gore, after he came in to dinner, and before half-past seven,
to have gone out without my knowledge. When he did go out,
be went out in the tilbury with his father.
Examined by the Coust.—l saw Colonel Gore several times
that afternoon before he went out ; he was dressed in a red striped
dressing-gown. When he went out, I believe he wore a blue
coat. I cannot say whether he wore blue or white trowsers; I
believe it was either the one or the other. Ido not remember
whethet Colonel Gore's father went up to him during dinner or
pot. He might have done so without my seeing him.—Colonel
Gore here announced that he had no other witnesses to call.
The Peesmater asked Corporal George whether he had any
other witnesses to call, or any further remarks to make?
Corporal George, in reply, complained that after he had first
mentioned the business in the Canteen, he was solemnly charged,
on pain of confinement, to hold his tongue on the subject, even
to the peril of his life, or he might have found some soldier who
bad seen him in company with Colonel Gore.
The Pa'asteezer remarked that it was very fit he should be re-
strained front circulating such a story till the facts were properly
inquired into.
Colonel Woodford stated, that so far was Corporal George
front being prevented front looking for witnesses, that he had full
permission to go out whenever he chose for that purpose in com-
pany with a Serjeant.
The Serjeant being present, confirmed Colonel Woedford's
statement, and said that he repeatedly asked George whether he
wished to go anywhere? as he was ready to accompany him.
The Count now asked George whether he could mention any
person whom he was desirous of being called to support his slat,.
ntent, and whom he had been prevented from bringing forward?
—He answered in the negative.
The proceedings were here clueed.—The Court was cleared,
and the Members proceeded to deliberate on their judgment.
• •Is* We have much pleasure in stating, that in the
afternoon of yesterday Colonel Haan received a let-
ter from the Right Hun. JOHN BILCHETT, Judge Ad-.
vocate, congratulating him upon the decision of the
Court, viz.--A full and hanouraok acquittal. The
letter added, that the Court considered the charge
wicked and malicious, and that a prosecution should
be forthwith instituted against the corporal. The de-
cision of the Court was made known after a shorter in-
terval than is usual on occasioqs of the kind.