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 which had been tried before?—It would not have been so easily done.

The application of the lunar caustic in the one instance, and the sulphate of copper in the other, would not have prevented the other operation?—It would not have been so correct.

Do you happen to know that the prisoner, Mr. Donnall, ever desired that any other test should be applied?—I don't recollect that he did; but some one came to my house, and requested me to give him a part of the contents of the stomach to try it, but I had none.

If any application was made, it was too late?—Yes, my Lord.

Was any person with you when you tried these tests?—Mr. Street, a brother of the gentleman I have spoken of, was with me.

That is Mr. Samuel Spyvee Street?—Yes, my Lord.

Any other person, at the other time of the experiments?—Mr. John Street was present at the other.

(Witness withdrew.)

Mr. John Street (examined by Mr. Gazelee).

You were a surgeon?—Yes, Sir.

How long have you been retired from that profession?—About five years.

Was any application made to you to attend the opening of the body of Mrs. Downing?—Yes, Sir, there was.

Who applied to you?—Mr. Donnall.

Upon what day did he apply to you?—Upon the Thursday.

To assist him in opening the body?—Yes, Sir.

What time did you go to the house?—Mr. Donnall called upon me about half-past one o'clock upon the Thursday, and I went to the house about two o'clock, or half-past two.

Whom did you find there?—Mr. Donnall and Dr. Edwards.