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promised or expected to receive directly or indirectly the value of a cent from the Hazletts or any other person for his interest in these lands - & that he had served Hazlett in this matter without any compensation excep his traveling expenses. S Sweney was again called to rebut Thompson. He denied positively that he had the conversation affended? to, & said Thompson was entirely mistaken. But when sharply cross examined he acknowledged that his family were to receive compensation from Hazlett Sr for his interest in the lands. We learn since the trial (in a confidential way) that a written agreement exists - executed by the deceased Hazlett, that after his claim should be all satisfied that the balance of whatever was realised of the proceeds of the lands - was to go to Sweneys wife. Young Hazlett & Sweney have suffered in reputation - among a considerable number of the better class of our Citizens. They say the Doctor has Part? money but returned