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 for a policeman. When he returned, he did not consider it necessary to interfere farther. The voice that called "murder," was quite different from the one that uttered the strange sounds.

Re-examined.—The last cry was for the police, and that "there was murder here."

By the Court.—Heard both voices distinctly at the same time.

By Jury.— Have no doubt the cries of "murder" proceeded from Burke's house.

David Paterson, Keeper of Dr. Knox's museum, lives in 26, West-port. Knows Burke by sight. Went home about 12 on Friday the 31st on October. Found Burke at his door, knocking, who said he wished to see witness at his house. Went with him, and found men and women there. Saw two men, one besides Burke; but there might be more. Saw two women there. Burke told witness that he had procured something for the Doctors, pointing to a corner, either at the head or the foot of the bed, where there was some straw. The other persons might have heard it; he does not know. Burke spoke in an under voice, but not in a whisper.—There was no observation made by any of the other persons. Nothing was shown to witness at that time. Understood Burke meant a dead body, but saw none. His words were that he had procured something, or that there was something for the Doctor, to-morrow. A body might have been concealed under the straw. M'Dougal, at the bar, was one of the women. Hare and his wife are the other persons that were in Burke's. Had no conversation with Burke that night. Next morning sent his sister for Burke, who came about mine o'clock, alone. Witness then told him if he had any thing to give to Dr. Knox, to take it to himself personally. He meant if he had any subject for the Doctor.—Burke promised to do it, and went away. He saw Burke and Hare on Saturday forenoon, stand-