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Mr. G. Garney. 3 August, 1831.

Mr. Goldsworthy Gurney, called in; and Examined.

RE you the proprietor of a Steam Carriage used on public roads?—Not the proprietor; I am the patentee.

On what roads have you commenced running such Carriages?—I have commenced on several roads. The first road I commenced was Edgeware, then Stanmore; I ran there for a short time only, principally experimentally; then to Barnet, to Edgeware, to Finchley, and other places. I also ran a Carriage on my own account to Bath and back; that was only one journey—an experimental journey. Since that they have been running as public stages, principally between Gloucester and Cheltenham.

For what period?—Since February last. They were stopped about three weeks, in consequence of an accident to one of the axle-trees; they were to begin again about this time.

Have you been yourself on these Carriages while they have been running?—Yes; in the first instance. I almost always accompanied the Carriage.

State in detail the progress which you have made in bringing these Carriages to their present improved state?—I must beg to have reference to the drawings. [''The Witness produced the drawings. Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and'' 6.] This first drawing. No. 1, was the