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[THOMAS BOWEN.

I was approached about more than one petition. The second was a repetition of the first. I did not read it; I signed it without reading it. That was two I signed. Mr. Kennedy asked me to sign. I fancy I was asked to sign a paper with regard to forming a union, and I think I did so. I do not know who was the most active in getting up these petitions; Kennedy came to me for my signature. 1 recollect waiting on Mr. Witty with Kennedy and Truman, as a deputation. (To Mr. Kennedy): Ido not know who drafted these petitions, nor whether or not you were the prime mover. I was invited by Pocock to come to the deputation. Pocock told me the object of the deputation —shorter hours, more wages, &c. George Carter examined. Witness (to Dr. Levinge) : I have been employed in the Asylum eleven years. Attendant