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and willing to speak the truth, the w 7 hole truth, and nothing 
but the truth, which is now not permitted him. 
“ 7th. He shall assist the judge in examining scientific wit¬ 
nesses, or obtaining scientific evidence as assessor. 
“8th. That instead of witness he may appear in his own 
character of a scientific man, whose evidence is different from 
ordinary witnesses, and whose position is capable of being 
made, to a great extent, independent of the parties in the 
suit. This allies itself wdth No. 6. 
“ The Remedies Proposed. —1st. To have a scientific assessor 
on the bench beside the judge, who shall examine the wit¬ 
nesses, if needful, and who shall advise the judge. That this 
assessor shall be appointed by the crown. He shall not be 
questioned as a witness, but sit as assistant judge. 
“ 2d. That a position be given to the scientific man inde¬ 
pendent of the barrister. I am not a lawyer, and do not 
pretend to adjust the mode of doing this, but I believe it is 
essential, and must be done sooner or later. 
“3d. That scientific men giving evidence on scientific 
points shall be allowed to deliver their examinations in 
writing. The reading and elucidation to be controlled by 
the judge, examination and cross-examination by the barrister 
to follow/’ 
