Mr. Richardson. The first count states this to be to enable these gentlemen to sell Omnium, and Three per Cent. Consols, at larger prices than they would otherwise have sold for; I submit to your Lordship, that in support of that it is for the prosecutors to shew that they had such to sell?
Lord Ellenborough. That will be an observation at the close if they leave their proof imperfect; perhaps I accede to you, but that would only apply to one count, they have six more counts, I do not say that they are all safe counts, but you will see what they propose taking their verdict upon.
Mr. Malcolm Richardson sworn.
Examined by Mr. Gurney.
Q. I believe you are a bookseller and also act as a stock broker.
A. I am.
Q. You are not a Member of the Stock Exchange.
A. No, I am not.
Q. In the afternoon of Saturday the 19th of February, did Mr. Butt, make any application to you on the subject of stock.
A. On the morning of that day.