September last, 2 flaxen Sheets, value 20 s. a Feather-bed, value 40 s, a Silk Petticoat, and several other Goods of great value. It was evidenced, That he got into the House, and was taken before he had carried off any thing; but no Evidence could swear the Burglary against him, and he denyed it, so in the end he was found Guilty of Felony only.
Elizabeth Fire-bank, of S. Andrews Holborne, was indicted for stealing, from Mr. Robert Needham, 4 Gold Rings value 40 s. 2 stone Rings, 1 Gold Bodkin, 8 Diaper Napkins, 2 Watches va∣lue 50 s. and some other things. The Evidence said, That she lodged in the Prosecutors House, and had a Person came to her, which she said was her Husband: The Goods were lost, some of which she owned to have taken before Sir William Turner, but she denyed all at the Tryal: The Evidence being some what promiscuous, she was Acquitted.
Constance Wayne wright was tryed for stealing a Silver Tea-Pot value 6 l. from Paul Hayley, one Silk Petticoat and some other Goods, and 40 s. in Mony, from Thomas Elmor. It appeared, That a Gown was found upon her Back, at Graves-end, and some other of the Goods, which was a plain Evidence; and she could not much deny it, so she was found Guilty of Felony.
Elizabeth Vaughan was indicted for stealing several finall Goods, Lynen and Wollen, &c, from one Edw. Powel, on the 16th of September last. The Prisoner hired a Chamber in the Prosecu∣tor's House, and so took away the Things, which was fully sworn against her, so she was found Guilty to the value of 10 d.
William Mandrill the younger, Edward Everal, Jonathan Oakley, John Browning, John Larkin, Thomas White and Richard Cloves, were all seven tryed for the Murther of one Samuel Jackson, giv∣ing him a Mortal Bruise upon his Forehead, on the 12th of Au∣gust last, of which he dyed on the 18th Day of the same Month. The Evidence was very numerous on the King's side, who de∣posed in the General, That Jackson being press'd and carried into a Boat, a Fewd arose about pressing some others, in which Scuffle he received a Blow on his Head, the Occasion, us ap∣peared upon Evidence, was thus. Whilst the four latter Priso∣ners went ashoar at Mr. Mandril's Dye house, near the 3 Cranes, to press his Servants; the Deceased standing upright in the Boat with one Foot upon the side of it, in such a Posture, as if he were about to make an escape: Which Browning seeing, he gave him a Stroak upon the Head with his Cutlace upon which the Deceased fell down in the Boat, and immediately bled vio∣lently at the Ears, and being conveyed home, he had a Surgeon to search his Head, who sound a Fracture in his Skull, which was the occasion of his Death. William Mandrill called some Evi∣dence, who declared, That the Prisoner Browning, with others, came to Mr. Mandrills, and press'd the Apprentices, and cut one of them over the Head and Arm, and carried him away in a very violent manner. There was no Evidence affected the others, only Browning was found Guilty of killing the said Jackson, and the Matter was found Special, until their Majesties Judges shall determine it, after their further Consideration of the Matter, &c.
Daniel Johnson alias Juxon, was tryed for breaking the House of Robert Russell of Stepney, with an Intention to steal his Goods, on the 24th Day of August last. The Witness could not swear that he broke the House, for that he was taken in the High-way before the Door, having no Goods found about him: So a new Indictment was ordered against him for a Trespass.
John Clarke was tryed for stealing a Silver Tailer, value 18 d. and 8 l. in Money numbred, from John Andgrave of S. James's Westminster, on the 24th of September fast. This Prisoner was in∣dicted, on the first day of the Sessions. by the name of Philip O Neale, as aforesaid. He and another came to the Prosecutor's House, and after they had eat some Pork, the Prisoner took the Mony, and run away with it; but being pursued, the Mony was found in 2 Bags about him. The Prisoner raid, That the Mony was given him by another Person, but he could not prove any thing: He was found Guilty of Felony.
William VVright, an old Man, was arraigned for marrying 2 Wives, the first named Elinor Fisher, the other Edith Price, Fisher he married in the 32d Year of King Charles, and Price he mar∣ried in the 2d Year of King James II. Upon Enquiry into the matter, he was Acquitted by virtue of their Majesties most Gracious Pardon.
Anne Griscall was indicted for stealing a Sheet, a Cupboard-Cloath and an old Mantle, value about 10 s. from Ralph Dean, on the 6th of August It was fully proved that she confest it, and having nothing to say was found Guilty, value 10 d.
Bryant Cane, one of the Gang that robbed Mr. Baker of S. Mary-le-Beae, on the 28th of Feb. last, was tryed for the same: And the Evidence for the King said. That he was one that help'd to commit the Robbery, taking away 2 Silver Tankards value 12 l. a Silver Salver value 12 l. a Cup 9 l. with abundance of other Plate and Goods, all to the value of between 3 and 400 l. All which was fully proved against him. The Prisoner denyed it, and called for one Mich. La•…•…bert, John Rogers and Mr. Ambrey, to prove that he was in another Place when the Robbery was com∣mitted, but no one appeared: In the end he was found Guilty of ••y and Burglary.
David Floyd was indicted for killing one Rotherick Williams on the 2d of September last, giving him a Mortal Wound upon the Left Eye with a Sword value 5 s. of the length of one Inch, depth 2 Inches, of which he dyed the 4th Instant: The Priso∣ner and the Deceased were together in Shandois street, in an Ale∣house, and drew their Swords, and the Prisoner was heard to confess that he gave him the Wound, which he said he did at one Pass. The Prisoner upon his Tryal said, That the deceased quarrelled with him in the House, and broke open a Door upon him, calling him Coward, and what he did was in his own de∣fence: But that did not prevail with the Jury, but he was found Guilty of Manslaughter.
Lucey Jeffiries was tryed for robbing Mrs. Mary Megs of Thistle∣worth of 8 Cambrick Handkerchiefs value 8 s. two Silver Spoons 22 s. 2 Forks 13 s. 2 yards of Silver Fringe 20 s. with a Geld∣ing coloured bright Bay value 8 l. besides several other Goods of great value, &c. The Evidence was Mrs. Meggs, who said, That the Prisoner was her Servant, who she entrusted to look to her House, in her Absence; but she proved false and robb'd her: and 2 Spoons and 2 Forks, and other things Mrs. Meggs found in her Bed, at another House adjoyning, being the Wash-house, where the Prisoner lay: The Horse was brought by a Man near to Mr. Fluch's Brew house, and given to a Boy to lead, he promising to give the Boy a Penny, but he run away, and came no more to fetch the Horse. The Evidence was not very positive as to her, for that she discovered it to her Mistress when she came from London, viz. That the House was robbed by some, who had reared a Ladder up to a Chamber Window, for the Window was left open. Upon the whole, after a distinct Hearing she was Discharged.
Anne Braseby and William Goodspeed, a Boy of about 15 years, were both tryed for robbing the House of John lace Gent. at West Ham in Essex, on the 6th of September last, of a Silver Cup value 5 l, 4 Spoons value 40 s. The Cup was found upon them, but the Spoons (Braseby confest before the Justice) were melt∣ed down. The Prisoners were Persons that old belong to the Poppet Shews in Bartholomew Fair: The Woman was taken in More fields, hid under a Bench, and the Boy was taken in Bar∣tholomew Fair. They had nothing material to offer, having been old Offenders; yet the Evidence did not affect the Boy so much as the Woman, so he was acquitted, but she was found Guilty of Felony.
Luke Braseby was tryed for a Misdemeanour, for receiving into his Hand half an Ounce of Clippings, and for Concealing of it, to the great Encouragement of Clippers, &c. The Evi∣dence swore, That the Clippings were found in the Prisoner's Breeches, in a little Box, and there was a small File found in the Prisoner's House besides. The Prisoner denyed it, but he was found Guilty.
Richard Haksworth was tryed for stealing 11 Deal Boards value 9 s. 2 d. 3 Frames 3 s. and 2 wooden Benches 12 d. on the first of July last, from John Hare of Stepney; but it appeared that he was employed by the Prosecutor to work for him, and no Felo∣ny could be proved, to he was acquitted,
Henry Chawk of Hillingdon was indicted for stealing a Trunk, containing several Cloathes in it, from Sir Edward Norris Knight, on the first of October last. He was taken at Staynes, and own∣ed the Fact; so he did at the Tryal, begging the Mercy of the Bench. He was found Guilty of Felony.
Andrew Burnet and Lyon Fountaine, of S. Martins in the Fields, were both tryed for robbing Mr. Roger Shakesbey, on the 6th in∣stant, of a black Hat value 14 s. a Peruque 10 s. The Evi∣dence swore, That the Prisoners met Mr. Shakesbey and some others as they were taking Water at Salesbury stairs, and that Lyon Foun∣taine set upon Shakesbey and beat him, and his Hat and Peruque fell off, but he could not say they took them; so they were Ac∣quitted. But another Indictment was ordered to be drawn a∣gainst them forthwith.
John Lowbridge alias Spencer was indicted for stealing a Mare, coloured grey, price 5 l. on the 9th of Oct••ber instant, from Thomas Hammond: The Mare was owned to be Hammond's, and the Prisoner sold her to one Cooper for 44 s. and the Mony was paid at the Crown Inn in Watwick-lane. He was Acquitted of the Middlesex Indictment, and a new Indictment was ordered against him on London side, upon which he was tryed and found Guilty.
James Batrone was arraigned for stealing 3 Silver Spoons, on the 25th of September last, value 27 s. from Stephen Butcher; which he immediately confest, &c.
Jane Eaton and Katharine Jones were indicted for breaking the House of John Presc••t, on the 10th of September, taking away ••0 yards of Flaxon Cloth value 26 s. and another Irish Piece of Cloth, value about 13 s. There came 3 Women to the Shop, and whilst the Maid of the House was above Stairs, Eaton was soon to carry away one Piece of Cloth, which was found upon her, and the other piece was found upon Jones, they were both found Guilty.
Anne Henderson was tryed for stealing a Silver Tankard from Mr. Jeremy Dod, value 4 l. 19 s. Mr. Dod said, That the Pri∣soner