A complete history and development of all the extraordinary circumstances and events connected with the murder of Mr. Weare : together with the trial at large, including speeches of counsel, examination of evidence, defence, &c. &c. : a faithful picture of all the fashionable "modern hells" and "black-legs" of the metropolis with sketches of the principal individuals who frequent them, whether in the character of "Greeks" or "pigeons" : an exposition of the frauds practised, the immense sums won and lost, and the calamitous events to which this system of nefarious villany has in many instances led : comprising most curious and highly interesting details, furnished from original and authentic sources, with a view to deter the young and unwary novice from this vortex of vice and misery : the whole forming a genuine series of gambling biography.

Date:
1824
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Credit: A complete history and development of all the extraordinary circumstances and events connected with the murder of Mr. Weare : together with the trial at large, including speeches of counsel, examination of evidence, defence, &c. &c. : a faithful picture of all the fashionable "modern hells" and "black-legs" of the metropolis with sketches of the principal individuals who frequent them, whether in the character of "Greeks" or "pigeons" : an exposition of the frauds practised, the immense sums won and lost, and the calamitous events to which this system of nefarious villany has in many instances led : comprising most curious and highly interesting details, furnished from original and authentic sources, with a view to deter the young and unwary novice from this vortex of vice and misery : the whole forming a genuine series of gambling biography. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Coroner’s summing up ' r '✓>/^>/^ Thurtell, at Probart’s gate, directly alter the murder was com¬ mitted; and also from Hunt stating to Probart, “ that he had to wait for John Thurtell by appointment.” The language used at Probart’s cottage gate is this:—“ Hunt said to John Thurtell, “Where could you pass me?” Thurtell replied, “It don’t matter where I passed you, I have done the trick.” What was meant by the trick is evident enough; it could mean nothing else but the murder and robbery previously planned. Now, Gentlemen, what are the facts that inculpate Probart in this foul proceeding? These, Gentlemen, are in my opinion the main facts, besides many circumstances of less prominence in the plot of this singular drama. First, his dining with the party in their lodgings in London, on the afternoon, and only a few hours before they left London with their victim. In the next place, Probart says, in his statement to you, “ that he agreed with John Thurtell to bring Hunt down to his cottage;” but, instead of bringing him dowm to the cottage, he puts him down from the chaise at some distance from it, with the avowed pur¬ pose of waiting for John Thurtell. Why should he wait for John Thurtell? Was it possible that Probart could be ignorant of the intention of the party? Did he not know that the in¬ tention of Hunt was to assist in despatching Weare? Is it possible he could be ignorant of it? I think not; and I think I am justified in that opinion by an admission of Probart’s, which I have a right to take advantage of, as he made it after repeated warnings, given by me and Mr. Noel, viz. that Thur¬ tell said to him, “This is ail I got by the job;” after which he received part of the money. Hunt also stated in his confession, that on Probart receiving the £6. John Thurtell said, “This is your share of the money found.” Found where, Gentlemen? found on the man for whom he had “just done the job,” as he had previously asserted to Probart. Gentlemen, the actual spot where the murder was committed, I think, is clearly identified. The place was in Gill’s Hill Lane, by the side of the hedge which was broken, and where the blood was found in streams ; in the ditch adjacent to which, the pistol and knife were found : and I think it very likely, that, after the deceased was murdered, he was dragged by his murderers through the hedge into the ploughed field, where the body lay till Hunt, Probart, and John Thurtell, left the cottage, while supper was being prepared (as is sworn to by Probart’s cook and his boy, Haddis) with a lanthorn, when they no doubt removed it to Probart’s pond. In fact, Gentlemen, Probart admits that he saw it put into his poiul, and this in less than an hour after the man was murdered. Another fact I will just advert to, affecting