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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were EXECUTED at TYBURN, On MONDAY the 9th of this Instant OCTOBER, 1732. BEING THE EIGHT EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir FRANCIS CHILD , Knt . Number VIII. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M.DCC.XXXII. [Price Six-Pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir Francis Child , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Honourable Mr. Baron Thomson, Recorder of the City of London; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy Recorder of the City of London; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the City of London; and Justices of the Goal-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, being the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 11th, of September, 1732, in the VI. year of his Majesty's Reign. Eighteen Men, viz. James Borthwick , James Johnson , alias Drew , Joseph Powis , Lewis de Vic , Paul Cray , John Bumpus , Peter Bell , William Mead , Vyner White , Charles Patrick , John Vaughan , Edward Perkins , John Macgrady , Will. Shelton , William Fleming , Thomas Lowder , alias Loveden , Edward Dalton and Serjeant Griffiths ; and one Woman viz. Elizabeth Pardo , where by the Jury Convicted of capital Crimes and receiv'd Sentence of Death. While under Sentence, I instructed them from these Words, ' of the ' which I have told you before, as I ' have also told you in time past, that ' they which do such things, shall not ' inherit the kingdom of God, Gal. 5. 21. Here I expos'd to them the many vices, they had enslav'd themselves to Whoredom, Drunkeness, Idleness, Covetousness, and many other excesses and extravagancies; and how that by being addicted to all manner of Intemperance, as the Apostle expresseth it, ' who being past feeling, ' have given themselves over unto ' lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness, ' Eph. 4, 19. I show'd them, that because of their abominable, wicked and scandalous lives, now God's judgments had most Justly over taken them, and therefore they ought to 'bear the rod, and 'and him who hath appointed it. Mic. 6, 9. i. e. they ought to submit to the will of God, under every dispensation of providence, whether of prosperity or adversity, we ought to embrace and welcome the rod, as knowing and being persuaded, that all the divine appointments concerning us, are Friendly arrows of the Almighty, intended for the curing our Vices, and reforming our feeble Virtues, like unto a bitter physical potion, unpleasant and nauseous in the reception, yet contributing to the health and preservation of the Body, particularly, I desir'd them, who (although young in years, yet old, obdurate Sinners) had employ'd all their time in dishonouring God, and doing mischief to their fellow Creatures, seriously to reflect upon the evil of their ways and doings, and to turn their feet unto God's testimonies; to double their diligence, and to spend their few remaining moments to the best advantage, in exercising acts of Faith and dependence upon Christ, as a compleat Saviour, able and willing to save unto the uttermost, all who come unto God through him; in repenting for all their Sins, original and actual, especially those heinous, scandalous Sins, for which they suffer'd so much shame and contempt, and putting on firm resolutions of new obedience for the future, in adoring, admiring and loving God, with the whole Heart, Soul, Strength and Mind, as the fountain of all love and goodness, and as the Author of all our Mercies, in whom bowels of compassion do slow, having declar'd himself a God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering and patient, abundant in goodness and truth, &c. and in dedicating themselves wholly, without reserve, Souls and Bodies, to the service and worship of Almighty God. Dalton and Griffiths convicted for Murder, I inform'd in those principles which instruct us, how great, how heinous, how detestable a Sin it is, as being contrary to the express law of God, Thou shalt not Kill, or as it is otherwise translated, Thou shalt do no Murder. Cain was the first Murtherer, and God inflicted a punishment upon him, greater than he was able to bear. King David, in other respects a good, religious Prince, and who for that Reason is call'd, the Man after God's own Heart, for the Murther of Uriah, was punish'd in his Person, by the many extraordinary afflictions he endur'd in his Kingdom, by the rebellion of his unnatural Son Absalom; and in his Posterity, by the dismembring of his Kingdom, in the days of his Grandson Rehoboam; and at last in the total overthrow and destruction of the Jewish Kingdom and Commonwealth, by Nebuchadnazer King of Babylon. The Jews long after they were restor'd to their native Land, for the Murther of the Lord of life and glory, (which by the surprizing and unsearchable providence of God, contributed to the greatest good, the eternal Salvation of Mankind) were exterminate from their Country, driven into most miserable Servitude, after their temple and sanctuary, of which they boasted so much, were by Flames devoured and reduced to Ashes, and to this day they are Vagabonds over the whole face of the Earth, and living Monuments of God's Vengeance, against that horrid and execrable Sin of Murther. As to the objection which they might possibly make, in alleviation of their Crime, I told them that altho' Waller whom they kill'd, was undoubtedly a wicked Person, yet they were by no means to prosecute private revenge against him, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord, Rom. 12, 19. Deu. 32, 35. from this we see, that God takes to himself the power of punishing notorious Crimes, and that no Man in a private Capacity, is to arrogate this Power, and whatever is done this way, it ought to be by the command of the Supream Magistrate, who is God's Substitute, Deputy and Vice-gerent upon Earth: Whence it necessarily follows, that a private Man depriving another Person of his Life is guilty of Murther, and ought to be treated as a Murtherer. I represented to them likewise, that the violence committed by them, was in direct opposition to the standing Laws of the Kingdom, and that it was a degree of Rebellion against the King, in contemning his sacred Authority, and breaking his Majesty's Peace. Upon all which considerations, I exhorted them contentedly to submit to their Sentence, and to resign themselves to God, and to repent them sincerely for that grievous Sin of Murther. As the time would allow, I endeavour'd to instruct them in the essential Articles of our holy christian Faith, particularly the two Sacraments of our Religion: How that in their Infancy they were engag'd in the Service of God, by Baptism, wherein they renounc'd the world, the flesh and the Devil, and dedicated themselves to the Service of God, and to obey the Laws of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in every thing: I let them see, how far they had broken those sacred Vows and Obligations, in devoting themselves to the Service of Sin of Satan; and then I seriously exhorted them to a hearty Repentance, which was the only way to repair those grievous Wounds, they had sustained in their Souls, by their Apostacy from and their Rebellion against God: And to this end, I advis'd them to renew their Baptismal Vows and Engagements, by receiving the blessed Sacrament of our Lord's last Supper, in which Christ, and all the benefits purchased to us, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, are made over to us, in those external Elements of Bread and Wine, given and received according to Christ's appointment. I instructed them in the nature and design of this Sacrament from several Texts, particularly, 1 Cor. 10, 17, 17. ' The Cup of Blessing which ' we Bless, is it not the communion ' of the blood of Christ? The Bread ' which we break, is it not the com ' Communion of the Body of Christ? ' For we being many are one Bread ' and one Body: for we are all partakers of that one Bread. When these and many other Instructions were given, they came to Chapel, and most of them, for some could not read, made regular Responces. Monsieur De Vic came once to Chapel, but he understood no English and came not again, and was very Sick; as did also Mr. Cray, who when he began to recover, was willing to come to Chapel, but by Reason of Weakness in his Legs, the Stress of the Disease having fallen down upon them, he could not walk. They were remov'd from the Cells, to a more lightsome Room, and De Vic was taken back to a Cell, because he was uneasy to Mr. Cray. When I visited them both in their Apartments, they declar'd themselves very Penitent; De Vic complained very much of Cold, and was not in his full Senses; I desir'd him to repent of his Sins, and put his trust in God's Mercy, but he understood nothing of English Prayers; Mr. Cray was very Penitent, and concur'd heartily with me, when I read the Prayers of the Church of England to him. Mr. Drew behav'd mighty well and christianly, while he had his Health, but he was very ill and light headed for some Days; when he recover'd any thing of his Senses, I visited him and he declar'd a great Penitence, and joyn'd seriously in Prayers, and was glad to hear any short Exhortations. John Bumpus who stay'd in the Cell with him, was also very much afflicted with Sickness, and behav'd well both in Publick and Private. In Chapel all of them behav'd decently and quietly, but not with that apparent Seriousness, becoming Persons in their miserable Circumstances. Some of them, particularly Dalton, Griffiths and Powis wept a little at first. I was told that in the Cells they took Pleasure, in the Dead Hours of the Night, when all was quiet, to speak of their Street Robberies, and their manner of attacking and abusing People, and other wicked and idle Stories. This was no good Sign of a due Sense of Sin or true Repentence. Upon Thursday, the 5th of October, Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the above 19 Malefactors, under Sentence of Death in Newgate; when James Borthwink , Lewis De Vic , Paul Cray , Peter Bell and Elizabeth Pardoe , receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve. The remaining Fourteen, Joseph Powis , Edward Dalton , Richard Griffith , James Johnson , John Bumpus , Charles Patrick , William Mead , Viner White , John Vaughan , Edward Perkins , John Mackrady , Benjamin Loveday , William Shelton and William Fleming were order'd for Execution. James Johnson , alias Drew , which last was his true Name, descended of honest Parents in the Country, not far from Town, who gave him a good Education at School, in Reading, Writing and Arithmetick, to fit him for Business, and instructed him in reli gious Principles. When of Age he was put to a Vintner , in the Strand , but being of an unsettled Temper, he did not serve him much above two Years, but parted with his Master and went into the Country, where not minding his Business, he idled away his Time, and was mostly taken up in Gaming, Company-keeping, Horsecoursing, Cock-fighting, and such other unprofitable Employments, as were altogether unbecoming him. He serv'd in one of the best Taverns in the Town of Cambridge for some considerable Time, and behav'd to the Satisfaction of those concern'd; but not loving Confinement he follow'd his old Trade of Idleness and publick Diversions At last he thought upon a settled State of Life and married, and took a House in the Town of Ely , where he kept one of the best publick Houses in the Place, and had very good Business, to the advancement of which his Wife, who was a discret, sober, virtuous Woman, contributed very much. Yet he soon weared of this settled State of Life, did not keep at Home, but always went Abroad, spent his Money prodigally, and run in Debt wherever he could get Credit. At last he came to London upon pretence of buying Wines, and there he liv'd in a very extravagant Manner, both as to spending and gaming, till his Money began to run short, about which time, metting with a Woman without Temple-bar , he took up with her, and quite deserted his indrustrious, careful Wife; and then his new Mistress pass'd for his Wife, to support whom he refus'd to stick at nothing. When his Money was quite exhausted being reduc'd to great Straits, he thought of taking himself to the Highway, which resolution he put in Practice, not having any other ways to supply his urgent Necessities, or to please his Mistress, with whom he liv'd, and whom he lov'd above all the World. One Day a Gentleman, who was his intimate Acquaintance, and as extravagant in his Way of Life as he, went with him to the Mint, on the other Side of the Water, where both of them gam'd away all their Money; then his Companion who had us'd the Highway before, advis'd Drew to go along with him, this Advice he readily comply'd with, for his Encouragement, having got a fine Mare from his Comrade; they kept together a good Time, and commonly Drew attack'd the Coaches or Travellers on the Road, while the other Man watch'd at a Distance, to give Notice to Johnson, if any Body was coming up to interrupt him, and that they might more easily make their Escape. He held on this Way of Life, till he came to be so well known in the Roads, that England became a Place too hot for his Residence; upon this he went for Ireland , and being at Dublin , he found Means, by recommendations or acquaintances whom he see there, to get himself made Door-keeper to the House of Lords , which Place he kept for one Year, and as he said, with Reputation, acting the Hypocrite, and his Cha racter not being known there. He behav'd always both in publick and private, when confin'd to the Cell by reason of his Sickness, with apparent Penitence, submission and resignation to the Will of God. He declar'd his Faith in Christ; that he was a true Penitent, and that he died in Peace with all the World. Charles Patrick , as he said, was not full sixteen Years of Age, of honest Parents, who educated him at School to fit him for Business, and when of Age, put him to a Shoe-maker ; he being a perverse wicked Boy, did not stay at his Business, but idled away his Time: And when his Father died, he left his Master, and took himself to a loose disorderly Way, and joined himself to the worst set of People about the Town, who taught him to pick Pockets, to steal privately whatever he could lay his Hands upon, to live in a most extravagant Way, and, at last, to commence Street-Robber, and to go upon the Highway. He confess'd that he was guilty of innumerable Streetrobberies, and nigh the Town, i. e. many more than what he could think upon or give Account of, and that he was one of the wickedest Boys that ever was born; having accustomed himself to Thieving, Pick-Pocketing, and stealing privately every Thing he could lay his Hands upon from his very Infancy. Among his other Vices he did not abstain from leud Women, but kept Company with one who he call'd his Wife. He was such an impudent young Rogue, and so dextrous in his wicked way, that some People call'd him Cartoush, after the famous Robber that was lately executed at France. He said that his Mother knew nothing of his Robberies and Villainies, and in Testimony thereof, he left the under-written two Letters, which he desir'd to be inserted in the Dying Speech. LETTER I. THIS is to certify all People, that my Father died whilst I lived with a ShoeMaker, and he dying, I thought that I could do what I pleased with my Mother; so I came away from the Shoe-Makers, and took to lying out of Nights, and got into bad Company, such as William Booth . At the first we went a picking of Pockets of Handkerchiefs, and we used to go and sell them to William Booth 's Father. I was continually pilfering about: And then I got acquainted with that vile Creature Ann Booth ; that's William Booth 's Sister, till at last I got acquainted with George Sutten , which was an Evidence along with that William Booth . As for Sutten, I never had much Acquaintaince till lately, as we have committed these Robberies which I dye for. And I humbly confess my Sins before the Face of Almighty God, and dye in Peace with all Men. And I hope that God will have Mercy upon my Soul. LETTER II. WHILST I lay under Sentence of Death, I heard that several Persons reflected upon my Mother, and said it was she that brought me to this untimely End; and such like Discourses went about: But there is a just God that knows all Hearts, and that for Peoples saying so it makes me very uneasy, for there is a just God that knows that she is reflected upon very falsely, for often Times she has said unto me, How do you live? I us'd to say sometimes one Thing, and sometimes another, and sometimes I us'd to Curse and Swear, and to ask her, What that was to her: And if I had taken her Council I had never come to this untimely End. So all People I desire that you would never reflect upon my dear Mother, nor any that belongs to me, for it was my own Doings that brought me to this shameful End. He declared his Faith in Christ his only Saviour, and that he sincerely repented of all his Sins, and died it Peace with all Mankind. These Declarations he deliver'd to me on Sunday the 8th Instant, after Sermon in the Afternoon, being the Day before they died. William Mead , eighteen Years of Age, of honest Parents, who put him to School, and taught him to read and write, and to cast Accompts to fit him for Business, and when of Age bred him a Plaisterer ; the same Business his Father was of. This Trade he followed for some Time, but turn'd an obstinate disobedient Child to his Parents, and would not be ruled by them, but join'd himself to the basest of Company, Thieves, Pick-pockets, &c. who prov'd his Ruin. He said that he had not been guilty of robbing on the Highway but once or twice, and that he was very drunk when he did those Facts. His falling into such Crimes having only been the Effect of his drinking and Company-keeping, which carried him away to those Extravagancies, which otherwise had no ways enter'd into his Mind. He was not long wicked, and appear'd to have been naturally a well-dispos'd Youth. He behav'd always well in Publick, and made regular responses to Prayers, and was attentive to Exhortations, declaring himself a true Penitent for his manifold Sins; that he believed in Christ as the Son of God and only Saviour of Mankind, and that he was in Peace with all the World. Viner White , was near twenty Years of Age, of honest Parents, who put him to School, and taught him to Read, Write, and cast Accompts for Business, and instructed him in the Christian Principles: When of Age he was bred to his Father's Business, an iron Stove-maker , which Business he followed with Diligence and Application, till of late he fell in with bad Company, who at once led him to Destruction. Several has gave him a good Character, and said that he was a hard working Lad, and had not been long in that Way. He himself said that he was not long wicked, but only falling in with bad Company, he turned a Drunkard, and they carried him out with them to Street-Robberies, when he knew not what he was doing, and that he had none of their Money. He behav'd always very well and christianly, and made regular Responses to Prayers, and was very attentive to Exhortations: And declared himself penitent for all the Sins of his Life, particularly those for which he died. That he hoped for Salvation through Christ, and was in Peace with all the World. John Vaughan , twenty two Years of Age, descended of honest Parents, who gave him good Education at School to fit him for Business, and instructed him in Christian Principles: When of Age he was put to a Plaisterer , which Business he only followed for two Years: Not liking that, he went to Sea, and serv'd a Captain for many Voyages, and was in his Majesty's Fleet at Carthagena and Portobello , some Years ago, under the Command of the late Admiral Hosier: He was likewise at Gibralter and up the Streights , and was not very wicked, having never committed a Robbery, as he said, but that one upon the Rev. Mr. Smith, and when he did that he was deadly drunk, and knew not what he was doing, having no Occasion to follow these unlawful Courses, for that he was lately come from Sea, and did not need to want Money, which he could always have when he pleas'd to work for it. He own'd that he was much inclin'd to lewdness with bad Women, and drinking to Excess: But that otherwise he was of an honest Disposition, and never us'd picking, thieving, or stealing. The Fact for which he died having been the only one of which he was guilty, as he said. He always behav'd very well, was penitent for his Sins, believ'd in Christ his only Saviour, and died in Peace with all Mankind. Benjamin Loveday , alias Lowder , 17 Years of Age, of mean Parents, who gave him no Education at School, so that he could neither read or write, and scarce knew any thing of Religion. When of Age, he was put to a Plaisterer , which Business he followed till of late; about Christmas last a Comrade of his playing with him, happen'd unluckily to thrust a rusty Nail through his Hand, which disabled him from Working, and then he was oblig'd to go on Errands, or any little Business as he could for his Bread; but his Chief Work was to do Mischief, having been one of the most mischievous, wicked, and profligate poor Black-guard Creature ever was born. For from his Childhood he was taken up in nothing but Thieving, Stealing, and picking of Pockets, &c. He was a constant Drinker of Geneva, and in little Shops he met with all the worst of Company, Whores, Thieves, &c. who never had a good Advice to give him, but still the Worst, which tended to his utter Ruin and Destruction. He own'd, that he was a most wicked, profligate, debauch'd Boy, and that he was very much taken up with Whores, Drinking, and all those different Vices, to which such Wicked dispos'd People are addicted. As for the Fact of which he was convicted, he utterly denied it, and said, that the Boy who swore so positively against him, and to his Face, was in a Mistake, and that he never knew any of those Persons who write such Threatening Letters, or any of them who practis'd that Way; and as for himself, he declared, he could neither read nor write, never having had the Grace to learn so much, although the Occasion had been offered him. I endeavour'd to inform him of his gross Ignorance, but he was dull of hearing; he own'd that he was one of the Wickedest young Fellows ever liv'd. He behaved gravely and decently in Chappel, profess'd his Faith in Christ, sincere Repentance for all his Sins, and that he died in Peace with all Men. William Fleeming , 20 Years of Age, of honest respected Parents, as he said, in the City of Dublin , who gave him good Education at School, which he neglected, and never improved to any Advantage. When of Age, he was not willing to go Apprentice to a Trade, which would have settled him to some constant Business, so his Father thought it most advisable to put him to Sea , since there, as was probable, they would best keep him in Order. When at Home or Abroad, he always robbed, stole, and thiev'd, as Opportunity offer'd. He was in Company with Bluet and his Gang, who were executed at Kingston, and hung in Chains, for the Murther of Mr. Ball; When he was in Holland with them they committed innumerable Thefts or Robberies, by stealing Packs of rich Goods, and selling them to those who dealt that Way; here he got plenty of Money, but no sooner had they got it but they spent it, in a most prodigal and extravagant Way. When Bluet and his Companions were sent over to England, Fleeming took a Voyage to Virginea , and there he behaved with no less honesty than he had formerly done at home and in Holland . After this returning to England , and being grown up nearer to Man's Estate, he got a Horse, and committed innumerable Robberies on the Highway, particularly in Kent . He and his Companion on a Day, meeting two Gentlemen and attack'd them, the Gentlemen made Opposition, and they shot Pistols at each other; one of the Gentlemen was dangerously Wounded, him they robbed of his Watch and a considerable Sum of Money, the other fled and made his escape, Fleeming's Companion was also Wounded, but the Gentleman and he recover'd: This is the only Robbery in which any Mischief happened of that kind, but in other Respects he committed innumerable Robberies on the Highway, the Streets of London , and near the Town. Upon his Evidence, Country Bob and some others were lately executed; he denied the Robbery for which he died, pretending that he only bilk'd the Coachman of his Hire, yet at last he own'd it, as the Fellow swore against him; he was an obdur'd, hard-hearted bold Sinner, but profess'd Penitence, and behav'd civily under his Misfortunes, both in Publick and Private; he declared his Faith in Christ, Repentance for all his Sins, and his Dying in Peace with all World. William Shelton , 26 Years of Age, of honest and reputable Parents, not far from Town, who gave him very good Education at School, and had him well instructed in Christian Principles. His Father died when he was young, and his Mother when he was of Age, put him to an Apothecary , with whom he serv'd but two Years; at the End of which, he was turn'd over to another Gentleman, whom he design'd to rob in Company with John Bumpus , but instead of him, they only met with Dorrington his Servant, for the Robbing of whom Bumpus died: With this Gentleman Mr. Shelton stay'd out his Time, and afterwards set up for himself in the Country, and would have got very good Business, being expert at his Employment, but trifling away his Time, being careless and negligent he lost all. Upon this he went Abroad to one of the West-India Islands belonging to his Majesty, but there not having his Health he was oblig'd to return. Being put to his Shifts at Home, he own'd that he did many ill Things, for which he begged God and the World Pardon; he desired me to take Notice, that he was never transported, neither by the Government or by his own voluntary Deed, it was with the Advice of his Friends, but that he went Abroad in thoughts of succeeding another Apothecary or Surgeon in his Business. He lamented much the Injury he had done his Wife, in spending her Money and neglecting her. Under Sentence he behaved always like a Gentleman, with a deal of Courage and Resolution, and with apparent Christian Prudence. He declared himself sincerely Penitent for all the Sins of his Life, especially an Infatuation he was possest of for Gaming, that he hop'd for Salvation through the Mercy of God in Christ, and that he forgave all Injuries, as he expected Forgiveness from God. John Bumpus , 21 Years of Age, of honest respected Parents, who educated him at School, in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetick, to fit him for Business, and instructed him in Christian Principles. When of Age, he was put to a Barber and PerriwigMaker , with whom he serv'd only two Years; at the End of which Time, he being of an unsettled Temper, and too inclin'd to Idleness, left his Master, and his Parents being dead, did what he pleas'd; he serv'd for some time in a Tavern , and after that did several other little Things as Opportunity offer'd; and then falling in with bad Company of Wicked Men and Lewd Women, they ruin'd him at once: He said, that he was guilty of no Street or Highway Robberies, saving that of which he was convicted, but that he committed a great many other little Facts tho' not notorious Crimes. He blam'd the Evidence, Ward, as an Instrument in bringing him to Destruction; he had been a very ungovernable, foolish, silly young Man, and would by no means take Advice of his Friends, who always gave him the best of Counsel under his Misfortunes; he behaved modestly and christialy, and own'd that he suffer'd justly for the Sins of his Life; he declar'd his Faith in Christ, a sincere Repentance for all his Sins, and that he died in Peace with all Men. Edward Perkins , 17 Years of Age, of mean Parents about the Town, who bred him at School to reading and writing for Business, and had him instructed in religious Principles, which he minded little when he came to understand any Thing. His Parents died and left him young, but some of his Friends or the Parish, bound him Apprentice to a Pin-maker , with whom he stay'd till he was thirteen Years of Age, and then wearying of being confin'd to Business, he left his Master and went out of Nights, and turn'd acquainted with the Black-guards in Geneva Shops, which prov'd his speedy Ruin. His Master frequently took him up and was content to have kept him, and once he beat him for his many Villanies, for he always ran away and was irreclaimable in wickedness, delighting in nothing but thieving, stealing, robbing and keeping Company with wicked Boys and disorderly Women. He was a Thief from his very Infancy, so that he could not remember the Time he began to Pick Pockets, and to take every Thing he could lay his Hands on. He was one of the most reprobate, wicked, unadviseable Boys that ever was Born, as he himself confessed. He was very hardhearted, and guilty of some little Miscarriages; but upon the Reproofs and Advices I gave him he turn'd better. He hoped for Salvation thro' Christ, declar'd himself Penitent, and that he was in Peace with all Mankind. John Mackgrady , 18 Years of Age, Born in the North of honest Parents, who gave him Education at School, and endeavour'd to instruct him in Religion, but those instructions he neglected and was unwilling to receive. His Father caus'd him to work at his own Business of a Fisher , and when he was but nine Years of Age, he by the Advice of a Butcher's Boy nam'd Hardy, robb'd his Father of Money to the Value of 9 l. and this the two Boys spent in eight Days time. After this he went no more home to his Father but came to London , having first robbed a Ship-master, with whom he went a Voyage of several Things of Value, and at London he liv'd by stealing from every Body. When he had stay'd abroad for some Time, he got a Ship to carry him down to his own Country, where an Uncle of his kept him a Year, this Uncle gave him dew Correction for a Fault, to be reveng'd upon him rob'd him of so much Money and ran away with a Horse of his, and this making five or six Guineas, with it he came to London , by the Way having robb'd several People about Newcastle , and having stole less or more from every Body he met with, and every Place he came to. At London he follow'd the same Trade, stealing and thieving every where. He agreed to serve two or three Fishermen , but stay'd no longer with them, than he found an opportunity to rob them: He went a Voyage to America , and stole from the Captain and every Body else as occasion offer'd. When he came home, he haunted in Drinking Shops with the wickedest Boys about the Town, and pick'd Pockets in Tottenham-Court-Fair , Bartholomew Fair , on the Streets at Night and every where. Once he stole 18 l. from a Countryman, and considerable Sums of Money from other Persons, all which he spent wickedly with Whores and Thieves. He committed some Street Robberies, and own'd the Fact for which he died. He had not been long acquainted with Perkins, but during that short time they did a deal of Mischief, since they exactly agreed in Disposition having been two of the Wickedest young Men in the World; he acknowledged himself the most wicked, flagitious, disobedient, undutiful young Wretch upon Earth, and that he suffer'd most justly, for the innumerable Villainies of his Life; he hop'd for Salvation thro' the Mercy of God in Christ, declar'd himself Penitent for his many Sins, and that he died in Peace with all Mankind. Edward Dalton , 26 Years of Age, Born in London , was Brother to James Dalton the famous Robber and Evidence, who was Executed last Year, as was thought upon the false Evidence of the infamous Waller, was Educated at School, but he neglected his Learning and forgot all, so that he could neither read nor write. He was a Butcher by Trade, but did not much that Way; he clean'd Shoes , and did any little Thing about the Streets , and this was his Way of living for some Time past. He was once tried for his Life, as they say, upon Suspicion of a Felony and acquitted. He said that he never was a Thief or Robber, nor concern'd with his Brother in his Villanies. He had a Wife, but (as he said) she liv'd with another Man. He denied that he ever threaten'd to kill Waller, in revenge of his Brother's Death, as was constantly talk'd of him; or that he was near Waller that Day he was kill'd upon the Pillory. He own'd that he had been a great Swearer, Drinker, a Whoring Fellow and Sabbath-breaker, &c. He was an ignorant weak Man. Cried very much in Chappel, in Consideration of his Misfortunes. He behav'd alway decently, gravely and penitently. He at last own'd that he beat and dragg'd Waller unmercifully and barbarously at the Pillory, as was sworn against him. He died penitent, in Hopes of Salvation through Christ, and in Peace with all Men. Serjeant Griffith , thirty nine Years of Age, descended of honest Parents in Town. He had very good Education at School in Christ's Hospital , and was carefully instructed in Christian Principles: When of Age he was put to a Trade, but could not keep it, taking chiefly Delight in doing Business for the Butchers , carrying Carcasses and such servile Offices. He was very honest in all his Dealings, and never wrong'd any Body, having been frequently trusted with considerable Sums of Money and valuable Parcels of Goods. He took particular Pleasure in mobbing and pelting Persons appointed to stand upon the Pillory; so that some Time ago he was so outragious upon one who stood at Hickes'sHall , and so obstinate, after they had often warned him to be quiet, that the Officers were forced to drag him away violently to Clerkenwell-Bridewell to receive the Correction of the House, for his officious and wicked Insolence. As he delighted in mobbing and following such irregular, head-strong, and foolish Proceedings, so at last, in the Justice of God, these unwarrantable and violent Courses brought him to a shameful and ignominious End. He went to Church sometimes, but otherwise he was a very profane Person, a great Drinker of Drams and other Liquors, a Sabbath-breaker, and addicted to other Vices. As for the Crime he died for, he utterly denied the Fact, and made the most solemn Protestations imaginable, that he did nothing which could wrong or murther John Waller . And after all could be said to induce him to a Confession, he still remained inflexible in his Denial of the Fact. He wept pretty often, and in Chappel made regular Responses, was very attentive to Prayers and Exhortations, and sung Psalms with a laudable Voice; and he read or repeated all the Prayers after me. He declared himself a sincere Penitent for all the Sins of his Life; that he believed in Christ as the Son of God and Saviour of Sinners, through whose Merits and Intercession he hop'd for Salvation; and that he heartily forgave all Injuries done him, as he expected forgiveness from God. At the Place of EXECUTION. John Johnson , alias Drew , was very sick, weak, and light-headed, and cou'd speak nothing to the Purpose. John Bumpus own'd that he was a wicked perverse Boy, and that he was drawn away with the worst of Company, which he preferr'd before the wholesome Councils of his Friends and Relations. Charles-Patrick said that he had been one of the most wicked Boys upon Earth, but he hop'd in God's Mercy, through Jesus Christ; and desired me to publish the two Papers under his own Hand, in Vindication of his poor old Mother, which he gave to me on Sunday last. William Mead was a very wicked young Man, as he own'd, but added no more to his Confessions. Viner White said he had committed no more Robberies on the Highway but that on the Rev. Mr. Smith, and what he did that Day, and that he forgave every Body. John Vaughan owned that he was one of the most profligate young Fellows in the World, in Whoring, Drinking, Gaming, &c. but that he committed no more Highway-Robberies, save the one for which he died; and that his doing so was nothing but the Effect of Drink. Edward Perkins said that he was a most naughty worthless Boy, and that he suffered most deservedly for his Villainies. John Mackgraidy acknowledged to the same Purpose, and that (excepting Murder, which he always abhorred) there was scarce a Sin he had not committed. Benjamin Lowder , alias Loveday or Loveden , adhered to his former Confessions, denying the Crime he was convicted of. Mr. Shelton had no more to say, but trusted in God's Mercy, saying that he had made his Peace with God, desired to be remembred in Duty to all his Friends, and prayed God to bless me for the Good Advices I gave them. Before he was thrown off, he desired the People to take Example by him, whose Foolishness and inconsiderate Actions had brought him to such Contempt and Shame. William Flemming own'd that he was one of the most wicked young Fellows in the World, that he was willing to confess every Thing, that he was grieved for his Offences, and had Hopes in the Mercy of God through Christ. Dalton acknowledged his inhumanly treating of Waller upon the Pillory, as the Man swore against him, although before he denied it: But Griffith denied the same, and declared so to the People. They were all devout and serious at Prayers and singing of Psalms, and went off the Stage, crying out, that God would have Mercy upon them, and Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. N. B. There was, two or three Weeks ago, in a Paper, call'd Parker's Weekly Journal, a Paragraph inserted by Way of Derision, calling the Chaplain of Newgate great B - p of the Cells; and that on a Day about that Time there was a great Stir and Confusion in the Chappel. But let every Man know by this, that the said Account is a scandalous malicious Lie, and a false Reflection, without the least Foundation of Truth. This is all the Account given by me, James Guthrie , Ordinary of Newgate . The following is an Account of the Life and Actions of Charles Patrick , alias, Capt. Cartouch; which he wrote in the Cells during his Confinement, and was delivered to the Printer the Day before his Execution. I WAS born in the Parish of St. James's , in the Year 1716, of honest and industrious Parents, who gave me what Education they cou'd afford, and was sufficient for one who was to get his Living in a mechanical Way; (which was what I was designed for) but I always had a greater Inclination for Taw, Chuch farthing, &c. which often induced me to play Truant, whereby I lost a great deal of the Improvement which I ought, and cou'd have made of my Time. When I arrived to about eleven or twelve Years of Age, I was put Apprentice to a Shoe-Maker , with whom I continued but a short Time, for I had such a strong Inclination for Play, that every Thing which oppos'd it was intollerable: And whenever I was sent any where, I surely got to Taw, Chuck, or Tossing-up, and would continue as long as I could get any Body to play with me: And often my Master would come to seek after me, hearing where I was at play, to whom I would say, when he express'd his Anger at my staying, I had broke some of them, and, if you would have let me alone, I should have broke every one; to which (he replied) I have a good Mind to break your Head. But when he sent any Body else for me, I would reply, I won't come yet, What does he send for me for when I am a breaking them all round. Nor would I come except he came and fetch'd me himself; being always of a daring resolute Spirit, which shewed itself in the ensuing Part of my Life more fully. However, though my Master let me have more Liberty than a great many would have allowed; yet it did not satisfy me, I was uneasy under the Restraint which I resolv'd to be id off. And accordingly I soon left my Master, and betook my self to the Company of Thieves and Pick-Pockets, and such like Persons, who frequented Lincoln's-InnFields , Moorfields , &c. who introduced me into an universal Acquaintance amongst the Inhabitants of Lutener's-Lane , Parker'sLane , St. Giles's , &c. and learning to pick Pockets, I went out with several Youths, who were about my own Size or bigger; and we generally went upon the Sneak, i. e. watching in the Dusk of the Evening; and if we saw a Shop or House open and convenient for our Purpose, one goes in softly and takes what first comes to Hand, which he gives to the other at the Door, and he goes away and Plants, that is, hides it, and we meet again at our Rendezvous; so that if he that went in should be pursued, he has nothing upon him, unless they take hold of him before he can get to his Companion. But whenever it happened that we failed of Success this Way, then we had recourse to picking Pockets; as also upon any publick Shew or Rejoicing, or any other Account where there was a Concourse of People: And I always would be the first in any difficult Enterprize. And going along one Day with a great Fellow, I saw in a Grocer's-Shop a Bundle of Linnen lying upon the End of the Counter, and the People were in a little Back-room; I unseen went in, and pull'd the Bundle down, and dragg'd it along to the Door, (for I was not able to carry it) where he took it, and carried it one Way, and I made the best of my Way another. By that Time he had got about an hundred Yards, the People miss'd their Bundle, and presently all was in an Uproar; every one having (as it is usual in such Cases) something to say about it. However, he escap'd with it, and having planted it, he return'd, and there being a Crowd of People about the Door, he mingled amongst them, and ask'd what was the Matter: And being told what he knew before, he replied, I saw a Fellow run a long the Streets with a Bundle at his Back; at which a Man who saw him from the other Side of the Way when he took it up, but thought he had belong'd to it, came to him, and took him by the Collar, saying, I'll swear you are the Man whom I saw take the Bundle up and carry it away; upon which he was carry'd before a Justice, who committed him to Newgate. I hearing the News, went to see him, and he told me where it was hid, and I went and took it out, and carried it to our Fence, and sold it for ten Pound, tho' it was worth near three Times as much; for upon his Trial it was valued to Twenty five Pounds, which was less than the Worth. I then gave him half for his Share, and continued to visit him and to do what Service lay in my Power. However, at the ensuing Sessions he was cast for Transportation. And soon after I lost two or three more of my Comrades: Yet I did not mind it, but continued in the same Way. And now I got a New Fellow-Man, or Comrade, and we two going out one Night, met another of our Acquaintance, who ask'd us if we should go together, to which we consented. And going into the Strand , we snatch'd off several Hats and Whigs, and I, by Reason of my Shortness, not being able to reach any Man's Head scarcely, I employ'd my self about their Pockets; and we having got seven or eight Handkerchiefs, were going home; but coming along we saw a Man very drunk, who tumbled down against a Bulk, and not being able to get up again, lay still, and sell asleep. As soon as we found he was fast we search'd his Pockets, and took from him about seven Shillings in Silver, and a Silver Watch, his Hat and Whig, and a Pair of Silver Buckles out of his Shoes, and left him to take his Nap out. And when we came home, we sold the Things for four Pounds seven Shillings, and shared the Money amongst us. The next Night going along Holbourn by my self, I saw an Oyster Woman at a Tavern Door, who presently went into the Tavern with some Oysters: As soon as she was gone, I run to the Tubs, which were all too heavy for me; but there was a Cover in which there was about a Peck and a half of very large ones, which I got upon my Head, and away I went with them to the King's Arms ; and meeting four or five of my Comrades, we made a Bargain that they should spend each One Shilling and Six-pence, and the Oysters were to excuse me; which accordingly we did: And before we left off, we were all very Drunk. We agreed to turn out that Night altogether, and there being some lusty Fellows amongst us, we ran to any Body we saw, and snatch'd their Handkerchiefs out of their Pockets, not minding tho' they saw us. And if any Body turned upon us, we all fell upon them and beat them till we made them run away, and cry out Murther, and be glad they could get from us at any Rate. So that it was the best way for them to say nothing, but go away contented with what they had lost, for they were sure to suffer if we found that they perceived us. The following is an Account of the Life and Actions of Joseph Powis , which he wrote in the Cells during his Confinement, and was given to the Printer. I Was born in the Parish of St. Martin's in the Fields , on the 30th of August, in the Year 1710; what passed in my Infancy I do not remember, except that I us'd to play Truant most enormously, till I was old enough to consider my Loss. When I was about eight Years of Age, the famous Mr. Law, who made so much Noise in France during the Time of the Missippi Company, the Parent of our SouthSea Scheme, erected several Manufactures, particularly one for Smith's Work at Harfleur in Normandy . My Father who was esteemed as skilful a Workman as any at that Time, was pitch'd upon by Mr. Law to manage that as an Overseer, and to teach the Frenchmen the Smith's Trade: He had under him thirty Englishmen, who went over to make up work after the English Fashion, and as many Frenchmen and Boys to be taught, and had on that account a Salary of 4000 Livres per Annum; he took me with him, and left my Mother and a younger Brother here; I have little to say concerning the Place, for I being but a Child, I was not capable of taking Notice of any thing, but passed my time amongst Companions about the same Size of Understanding with myself; only I remember that not only Persons of Maturity, but even Children, were never better pleas'd than when they were doing me some kind Office, and were more especially assiduous in teaching me their Language, by which means I was soon capable of conversing with them; and being then thought a pretty Boy, for I wore my own Flaxen Hair, every House was open for Petit Powis , as they us'd to call me, and happy was they that could have me longest. During the first four or five Months, my Father was troubled with an Ague and Fever, which afflicted me as much as one of my Sense was capable of; but the first Stroke which made any thing of an Impression upon me was the Death of my Mother, which happened when we had been there about half a Year; my Father received a Letter, and on reading which he burst into Tears, I ask'd him, What was the Matter? he looking stedfastly at me, reply'd, your Mother is dead, the Words as he spoke them went thro' my very Soul, and I cry'd very heartily; but however, I soon forgot it, my Father as soon as he had put his Business in Order, left me to the Care of an Englishman and his Wife who kept a House there, and went over to see after my Mother's Burial, and it was a Month before he returned; during which time, I was very ill us'd by those pretended Friends with whom he left me, and I often reflected since, if he had died what a miserable Condition I had been in. My Father married again, and took a Shop in Chancery-Lane, where he carried on his Trade, and put me to a Grammar School; I now began to be sensible of the Value of Learning, and to apply myself seriously and heartily to it; but alas! as a just Punishment for my former Neglect of it, now that I began to take Delight in Learning, I was snatch'd from it, for my Father's Circumstances not enabling him to bring me up to a learned Profession, he resolved to make me a Smith , which was his own Business and (Heuis me miserum) from hence may I Date all my Misfortunes, for I never having any great Inclination for Labour, and my Mind running upon something genteel, for want of Ability to acquire the Realities, still catch'd at Shadows, and like a be-nighted Traveller who follows an ignis Fatuus, have run into a Quagmire, from whence I fear I shall never get out again. But to proceed, I continued enduring Life (for from the Uneasiness of my Mind I cou'd never be said to enjoy any Comfort in the Station I was in) about four Years, during which Time, if ever my Father sent me of any Errand, as sure as I met with any Bookseller's Shop, or Sall in the Way, so surely I was lost for some Hours, but nothing else ever detain'd me, and if I escaped them, I was well enough, I was about fourteen Years old when I first began to learn my Trade or future Dependance, as it was called, and had I made it so, it had been better for me. And at about Eighteen, two young Fellows of my Acquaintance asked me one Day if I had a Mind for a Ramble, I directly reply'd, with all my Heart, never consulting how we were to be fed, nor whether we were to have Elijah's Caterers, the Ravens to bring us Provisions; but away we went like three Asses, with each a Load at his Back; and all put together, Beast and Burthens were scarcely worth three Pence; and thus we trudg'd along, thro' several Towns and Villages, sometimes one Way, and sometimes another, not one of us rightly knowing whether we were going, till we grew Hungry, and not finding any miraculous Support, and not understanding the Begging Trade, began to think of home, and at last all concluded to return, which we did after a Week's Rambling; and this was my first Step towards the Life of a Gentleman. My Father and I being reconciled, I stay'd at home about a Year or near it; but having once got the knack of Gadding, Home became intollerable, so I made another Sally; and then having a Mind to do something extraordinary, and in Order thereto, I got a few Lines in the Tragedy of Julius Caesar by Heart, and having cleaned myself, away I went to Mr. Rich, Master of the New Play-House and offered myself to him, but being of a small Stature, not at that time exceeding five Feet, I did not gain Admitance amongst the Heroes, and Demy Gods as I expected, but was forced to return home, and upon submitting myself to my Father was again received, yet stay'd but a short time before I left him again; but having only my working Dress on, for he would not let me have my Cloaths. I took my Opportunity when all the Family were gone to see a Relation a little Way out of Town on a Sunday, to convey myself into the House, and having broke open my Father's Closet, there I found all my things, which I took along with me; but the next Morning my Father finding who had been there, came in search after me, and finding me, charged a Constable with me, and carried me before Sir Thomas Jones , a Justice of the Peace living in Boswel Court , who threatned to send me to Bridewell; but however, upon my promising to go home and never do the like again, my Father let me go home before him to make my Peace with my Mother-in-Law, instead whereof I went to an Acquaintance, and told him of the Indignity which I imagin'd was put upon me, and ask'd his Advice what I should do, he said, his Advice to me was by any means to go home and stay with my Father. But it being near the Time of Bartholomew-Fair, I went to one Mr. Miller who had a Booth at the Queen'sArms by the Sheep-pens, and to him I engaged myself for one of the Guards to Queen Dido during the Fair ; when the Fair was ended I went with one D-on into Surrey to a little Market Town called Darking ; we being about ten Men and Women, by the Way as we went he made us mountanious Promises of Gain, which wou'd accrue to us by his being intimate with most of the Head People of the Town; and when we came there we found that they knew him indeed, and that he had been there before, but had behaved himself in such a scandalous Manner, that none of them wou'd come near us, nor encourage us: So that being almost starv'd, we from thence went next to Horsham in Sussex , where we far'd still worse, for I was put so much to my Shifts, that Lodging in a little Tenement belonging to an Inn, but a-part from the House, I got into the Kitchen Window sundry times, and took away Victuals and Flower to make a Pudding; and wanting a Pair of Shoes, I one Night took away a new Pair belonging to the Master of the House, which the next Day I put on and very impudently wore thro' the Town; the Man who own'd the Shoes hearing that one of the Players had got a new Pair (which was a great Wonder) he came the next Morning to my Room and knew the Shoes; but however, knowing the Condition we were in, he contented himself with threatning me severely if ever I came there again, and so let me go about my Business, with a great Pair of old Shoes on, into either whereof I could have thrust both my Feet with ease; however, I went along with a heavy Heart, and being a Clay Ground and having rain'd lately, I was often stuck fast; at last my Foot sticking and I pulling, pull'd the Sole from the Upper-Leather of one of my great Shoes, at the same time it began to rain very furiously, I was now in a worse Condition than ever, but making all the Haste my unarmed Foot wou'd let me, at last I spy'd a Barn close by the Road, and it being about Noon, the Men were all gone to Dinner, which however I knew not, but I went in and covered myself all over in the Pease, which lay therein for threshing (I have forgot to tell you that I had made away with all my Cloaths during the time of my being a Gentleman) before I had been there a Quarter of an Hour in comes the Men and falls to the Threshing most furiously, and ever and anon, I cou'd hear them rustling, and fetching down more very near my Head, which oblig'd me to creep into the Pease for Shelter; however, Night coming on they went away and left me to consider by myself what I had best to do; I resolved after a little Consideration to go back again, and crawling out to put my Design in force, I found a curious Fowling-Piece thrust in amongst the Pease, which I not having any present Use for left it behind me, and made the best of my Way for Horsham; when I came there it was so late that almost every Body was gone to Bed, so that I was not seen by any one; I went to the Inn directly and mounted up into the Hay-Loft, where I lay still till I saw a proper Time, and then went in at the Window as formerly, and instead of going to the Pantry as I us'd to do, I got the Door of the publick Room open, where I found a Pair of Boots and Stockings which I put on, and then forc'd open a Cupboard in the Bar, from whence I took a Bottle of Rum, a Piece of Loaf Sugar, three Lemons, and one Shilling in Half-pence; having got what I thought fitting there, I went to the Pantry and refeshed myself very comfortly with a Piece of cold Pye there, and took a Loaf along with my other Plunder, and hid it altogether in the Hay-Loft, and then laid myself down to rest for I was very weary; there I continued all that Day until they were gone to Bed at Night, and then went to my usual Entrance, but nothing was there to be carried away but a Handkerchief and a Belt, and filling my Belly went away again to roost in the Hay-Loft, as naturally as if I had been bred there; the People of the House finding their Provisions waste in the Night, almost as fast as they did in the Day, had a Mind to know what hungry Spirit it was that haunted their House; in order thereto the Master of the House and our Heroe Dutton getting each of them a furious long Gun charg'd, lay in wait for the Spirit, who they suspected to be their Hostler, and whom they had turned away upon that Account; but that Night having a Mind to some Beer in the Town, and to hear what Discourse pass'd concerning my Exploits, I went to a House with Haybands round my Boots, Waist and Hat, which was slouch'd, and thus thinking not to be known; but I was mistaken, for they knew my Face and Voice, and before I had been out a Quarter of an Hour it was known all over the Town, that the little Player was seen there; the People of the House were no longer at a Loss to know who had plunder'd them, and instead of waiting for me, they resolved to search all over the Town but they wou'd find me if there, while others were dispatch'd along the Roads to over-take me if I were gone. Now was I got to my Nest again, not thinking I shou'd been discover'd, but was scarce gone to sleep e're I felt a Hand pull me up from the Hay where I lay, saying to me at the same time, Ha! Mr. Powis, have we gotten you, looking up at this in a very great Surprize, I perceiv'd the Master of the House, Dutton and another Man; they carried me into the Publick Room and began to examine me, but partly thro' surprize, and being waked out of my Sleep, and not having a Mind that they should know any more than they could find out, I spoke not a Word; they then went to my Nest, and examining it, found the Things which I told you of before; upon seeing which and the Boots and Stockings making the Matter clearer, I told them how I got in; and in short, own'd the Whole of every Thing. They then sent for a Constable, and charg'd me, and went to see if the Justice was at Leisure, but he, it seems, was gone out of Town: (So thought I, I have spun my self a fine Thread to swing to Heaven in) And they hired thereupon a couple of sturdy Fellows to sit up with me, who were reckoned the stoutest Men in the whole Town; so I thought If I got from them, it must be by some Policy or other. Now were all the Family gone to Bed and left me, and the two Fellows, with Beer and Tobacco before us enough to make us all drunk; of which I pretended to drink very heartily, and took the Pot oftner than it came to my Turn, and at last pretended to fall fast asleep, and snored enormously, but at the same Time heard all they said: Z-ds, says one, how sound the poor Fellow sleeps notwithstanding his Misfortune: Ah, says the Second, being almost as fast asleep, really as I was seemingly. Jack, cries the First, you are asleep: No, says the Second, but I am very sleepy; do let me sleep for an Hour and then wake me, and I'll watch while you sleep: Agreed, says the First, and so the Second settled himself to sleep, and in a Quarter of an Hour the first overtook him: As soon as I found they were both fast, I rose and went towards the Place where they had hung the Boots, which they had pull'd off as soon as they had taken me; But before I could get at 'em, the Master of the House wak'd, and not hearing any Noise, calls to one of them by his Name, who not answering, he jumpt out of Bed, and came down Stairs to wake them: I, as soon as I heard him move, got into my Place, and was as fast asleep as ever; prithee, says he to them, don't sleep, you'll let the Man get away: On which they rouz'd; no, says they, we won't. Upon which the Master of the House went up to Bed again, and in a few Minutes my Guards were relaps'd in to a State of Insensibility. I got down the Boots, open'd the inner Door, went into the Yard, and opening the Yard Door, went just without, and was going to draw them on, when the Door fell too with a Noise that shook the whole House, which made me run with them in my Hand all along the Dirt, till I came to a little kind of a Hovel, which was open, and in I went; and having drawn them on as well as I could for my wet Stockings, and finding no Body pursued me, I proceeded forward on my Journey for London , as knowing it was not my Business to remain in those Parts. As soon as I was got about half a Mile from the Town, I came to a very large Common, and for my Life I could not find my Way out, so that I was forced to take Shelter in an old Cow-house, which was fill'd with Bundles of Flax, amongst which I lay still till Day-light, when the Owner came that Way, and finding his Flax tumbled, he went to put it in Order again, in doing which, he uncover'd me, and ask'd me what I did there; I told him that I had got a little in Liquor the Night before, and could not find my Way out of the Common, so was oblig'd by the Cold to take Shelter there: It happen'd that he knew nothing at all of my Story or me; so laughing at my telling how I had wander'd round the Common, put me in my Road, which I pursued, not without Fears that every one was come to retake me. However, I met nothing remarkable till I came to Darking, into which I wohld not enter till dark Night. And as I was going through the Town, I heard a Door open, and turning my Head to the Noise, I saw a Woman, who call'd to me to come to her. I came, and ask'd her what she would have with me: She turn'd to another Woman and said, It is he sure enough; and says to me Come in, lest any Body should see you: So I went in, and they prov'd the People used to wash my Linnen. Whilst I was in this Town, they told me, I must take Care of my self, for every Body in this Town knew of my Exploits, and that the two Men from whom I had Escaped, had been to seek after me; but not finding I had been there, concluded that I was gone another way, and so returned. We all wondered that they neither saw me, nor I them, for I came along the main Road: They said, they fancied it was me as soon as they heard the Noise of my Boots, advising me not to slay near the Town, but make the best of my Way for London : I said, that was my Intent, and so took my Leave of them. But I went but a little way out of Town and hid my self till Night, and then returned into Town, and getting into a Farm House I took away two or three Books, a Knife and Fork, a Penknife, a pair of Seizars, a Silver Spoon, a couple of Handkerchiefs, and some other Trifles, and some Victuals, and so in the Morning pursued my Journey for London; but it rained hard most part of that Day, so that I could not reach London that Night; but coming to a Place call'd Stockwell , where my Mother-in-Law's Father kept a Publick House, I went into the Back-yard, wherein was a Barn, and they had been threshing Wheat that Day, and had lain the Straw in Trusses under a kind of Penthouse, I got in amongst them, and lay very warm that Night; and about the middle of the Night I heard something alive, as I thought, amongst the Straw, I list'ned attentively, and at last perceived it to be very near me, so that I laid hold of it, and perceived that it was one of the Female Sex; who frighten'd at finding somebody there, cry'd, who's there: I reply'd, Here's no Body that will hurt you. She then said she was put Apprentice to a Mantua-Maker, who, because her Friends lived a great way off, used her so hard, as obliged her to leave them; and that she was going down to her Friends who lived at Canterbury. It being very cold, we crept close together, and, in short, I found her to be a good natur'd tractable Girl, and having tired our selves, we by Consent fell to sleep, and in the Morning, when I awoke, I found my Bed fellow gone, and the Threshers come to Work, by Reason whereof I was forc'd to lye still till Night. I continued shifting about without doing any base Trick for near a Month; going to see first one Acquaintance, and then another, till they were all tired of me: And one Day I went to see Joseph Paterson , a young Fellow, a Player, who had been in the Country with me: He ask'd me if I had a Mind to act a Part in the Tagedy of the Earl of Essex for a Friend of his. I consented, and went with him to Windmill-Hill , which is a common Resort for all the conceited idle young Fellows in Town: Every one fancies himself to be a Cicero, or a Betterton, when scarcely one in a Hundred can speak English: However, I received my Part, and the Day was fix'd, and Bills were stuck up, (the Part of Lord Burleigh, by a young Gentleman who never perform'd there before) which was my Part. But when I came upon the Stage, had even Heraclitus been a Spectator, he would have burst his Sides with laughing at my Figure: For instead of a rich Suit, agreeable to the Character I represented, they had provided me an old Miser's Coat which reach'd down to my Ankles; and I having never a clean Shirt, and my black Hands and Face, all together, concurred to make me a very uncommon Hero: And the People laughing at me, put me so out of Countenance, as made the Performance like my Dress, very indifferent. I went to the Master, Chancery-Office, in Chancery-Lane , where I had been before, and finding the Hole not stopt up, I got in, and finding the Drawer of the Great Table lock'd, I with some Difficulty got it open, and found therein upwards of four Pounds in Silver, and half a Guinea in Gold, and several Trifles, as a Pocket-Book garnish'd with Silver, a Silver Seal, and amongst some Papers I found three Letters of so extraordinary a Nature, that I knowing the Hand in which two of them was written, put them in my Pocket, they belong'd to -, Clerk to the Masters, and were in his Drawer; as soon as I got to a Place where I had an Opportunity I began to read them, but they were so very shocking that I could not go thro' them, one was Anonymous, the other two were sign'd, Molly Soft-buttocks. I unwarily shew'd them as something very uncommon to several People, some of whom owing me no Goodwill, industriously spread a Report that I was a Sodomite, and that I thereby got my Living, urging as a Proof thereof, what a great deal of Money I spent, which they said, I could not get honestly, (there they were right) and what contributed to this Report, was my going one Evening to pay a Visit to some young Women in the City, where I had been introduced some time before by an Acquaintance; I had Occasion to take out a Letter-Case, in which they were amongst my other Papers, and instead of putting it into my Pocket again, I put it beside, and it fell to the Ground. As I went in Quality of a Suitor to one of them, the Priviledge which it is natural for a young Woman to take over those, who profess themselves Slaves to her Beauty, and a Female Curiosity concurring, caus'd them to examine it; in order thereto my Mistress and her Companion, who first saw it, being unwilling to be disturbed by any Person in the perusual thereof, and lock'd themselves into a Closet, and there amongst the rest they found the aforesaid Letters, which they needed not to read thro' for the Subject was plainly to be discerned at first Sight, or even by the Name at the Bottom. By this Time I miss'd my Letter-Case, and running back, I ask'd if any Body had seen it? my Mistress who came to the Door, replied very smartly, Yes, Miss Tooke, there it is. I was not able to speak for a Minute or two, I was so confounded; for as I came along I fancy'd that if they read it they wou'd then certainly believe that Report which before they had oppos'd; at last I took Courage to ask her, what she meant by calling me so? she replied, the Gentleman who was waiting for me under the Pizza would inform me; I knew by this that they had read them, for one of them began thus (Dear Miss Sukey Tooke) and appointed an Assignation under the Pizza in Covent-Garden; I protested that I was no way concerned in them, and told them who they belong'd to; in short, shewed his Pocket-Book, which was garnish'd with Silver, and had his Name on it, of the same Hand with the two Letters; and the Knowledge of my Innocence added such force and energy to my Asseverations, that they believed me innocent; but finding the ill Consequence of carrying them about me, I by the Advice of a Friend burnt them, and in a little Time after, the World finding my Behaviour to contradict those Reports, as it had always done, began to forget them, and to esteem me again as a Man who had always too great an Inclination for the Fair Sex, ever to be concern'd with such Monsters, who if I could have my Desire, should not live to enjoy the common Advantage of Nature, but be cut off as they do mad Dogs to prevent Mischief. On Monday the 11th of September, 1732, I was brought down to receive Sentence of Death, and being ask'd by the Judge, what I had to say, why Sentence should not pass upon me? I delivered the following Speech Extempore to the Honourable Court. 'I AM descended of honest and reputable Parents, who gave me a liberal Education, and instilled in my Breast the Principles of Religion and Virtue, and always endeavoured to create in me, an Abhorrence of any thing that was base, or would bring an Odium either on myself, or Family. Neither have I a natural or habitual Tendency to a vicious Course of Life. The former Misfortune in which I was involved, was caus'd by my Confidence of a false Friend, who left the Things which he had stolen in my Custody, and escaped the Misfortune which light upon me. In this for which I am now brought before your Lordship; neither my Will nor my Reason was concerned, I was hurried on to the Commission thereof by the Disguise of Liquor, and some strange Fatality against which, I should have been more guarded had I been sober; I would not be hereby thought to urge my Innocence: No, my Lord, I own I deserve Punishment, for laying myself open to such a Temptation; but humbly beg, my Lord, that Justice may be allayed with Mercy, that my Punishment may be such, that I may live to make the World amends for any Faults I either have, or am suppos'd to have committed. My Lord, I am of an Occupation which enables me to support myself creditably without having recourse to any mean or base Arts to the Detriment of Mankind; wherefore, I most humbly intreat your Lordship and this honourable Court to take pitty on my tender Years; and to represent my Case so favourably to his Majesty, that this terrible Sentence of Death, which I now am under may be chang'd to Banishment, tho' for Life. And I do sincerely Promise and assure your Lordship, that the rest of my Life shall be employed in returning God and your Lordship Thanks for the Mercy which is shewn to me. And now having said what I have to say, I humbly submit myself to your Lordship's Mercy. The following is an Account of Mr. Drew's Robberies, which he gave to the Printer of this Paper, two Days before his Execution. MR. James Drew was brought up at the Grammer School at Hadenham in Cambridgeshire , till he was Sixteen Years of Age; and from thence came up to London , where he went on liking to the King's-Arms Tavern near Temple-Bar , and lived there nine Months; but not agreeing with his Master on Account of Money to bind him Apprentice, went for Cambridge , and lived faithfully and truly for near Seven Years, soberly and honestly at the Rose Tavern in Cambridge ; from thence he went to Wisbech , and lived with the Gentlewoman that kept the Bell Inn there, for about half a Year; from thence he came to London, where he continued a long Time out of Business, and was reduced to a very deplorable Condition; after which he had the good Fortune to get into a very good Place behind the Royal Exchange , were he lived about three Quarters of a Year in good Repute well respected; from thence he went to the Rummer Tavern in the Strand , and lived there near twelve Months; from thence he went to the Lebeck's-Head in Maiden-Lane , where he lived at Times between three and four Years; there getting acquainted with Common Women, neglected to mind his Business to such a Pitch, as to mind nothing but Whoring, Drinking and Riding abroad; this he continued for sometime, till all his Substance was Squandred away, so that he was reduced to the Necessity of Subsisting on the Women whom he kept Company with. About four Years ago he went from London to New Market , there lived at the Red-Lyon Inn for the Time of the Meeting, and was well respected by the Nobility and Gentry coming to the House, most of them knowing him. After the Meeting was up, he went to live again at the Rose Tavern in Cambridge , and lived there three Quarters of a Year; from thence he went to Ely , and there he took the Lamb-Inn , which he kept almost twelve Months; the latter Part of which Time he unfortunately was oblig'd to come to London to buy Wines, instead of which, he always spent the Money on Women of the Town, but he had the Wine on Credit, which he always told his Wife he had paid for: That after he had been Married about twelve Months, he left his Wife (which was about two Years and a half ago) finding his Business decaying, and fearing being thrown into a Gaol for the Debt he had contracted. That after he had left his Wife, he sent a Person from Cambridge to Ely to Cry his Goods, and make the most of them that could be got for a present Supply. Some of which Money he order'd to be paid to his Wife, not being willing to leave her quite Destitute, and the Remainder he received himself in London , which amounted only to fifteen Guineas, a great many of the Goods and Things being left for his Wifes use. That when he came to London again, he could not refrain his old Course of Life, but got into Company with loose Women, and lived a very wicked Life with them so long as his Money lasted; which being gone, he then betook himself to the Highway, and committed several Robberies on Putney-Common , and in a Lane leading from little Chelsea to Hyde Park-Gate , next Kensington . About two Years ago, on Putney-Common he stopped a Coach, and the Gentleman and Ladies in the Coach not readily pulling down the Glass, he broke it in Pieces with his Pistol, and took from them a very fine chaced gold Watch and Chain, and a set of Tweazer Cases, a very beautiful Diamond Ring, and some Money; that he frequently robbed the Stage Coaches going over Epping-Forest . That once having stopped a Chariot in the same Lane before mentioned, wherein was only an old Gentlewoman and her Maid, and finding no Booty, was Riding off pretty fast, was suspected for a Highwayman, and being a little fearful, was turning short through the Park-Gate, when one of the Keepers struck him over the Back with his Staff, which almost knocked him off his House, and he had much ado to recover himself, but did, and rode through the Park in Sight of a great Number of People, and got clear off. That coming from Edgwear , he robbed the Edgwear Stage Coach of a Silver Watch, Rings and some Pocket Pieces: That he came home to his Lodgings in York-Buildings in the Strand that Night, and the next Morning looking out of the Window, see the Boy that looked after the Mare that he had rode on the Day before with some Constables, judged it was to take him, on which he jumped out of a two pair of Stairs Window, on a pair of Leads belonging to the next House without any Cloaths on, and was carry'd down to Whitehall in a Chair, through the Assistance of the Gentlewoman of the next House, to whom he complained that he was pursued by Bailiffs, and was afraid of being Arrested: That his Servant came to him and, told him the Chairmen were taken into Custody, and that it would be safe for him to continue were he was; on which he went to Westminster , in order to go to Marble Hall on the other Side of the Water, a House where he frequently used, having first borrowed a Hat, Coat, Shoes and Stockings; from Marble-Hall he came to the Pewter-Pot-Inn in Leaden-hall-Street , and continued there three or four Days, till he could compleat his Affairs in order to go for Dublin. That he arrived at Dublin the same Day the Duke of Dorset did, being an intire Stranger there could not tell how to live, but applyed himself to some English Gentlemen, who recommended him to keep a Widows Coffee-house near the Parliament House , who gave him the Liberty of shewing the House of Lords there: That he continued to live at the Coffee-house, during the whole Session of Parliament; after that he lived at the Eagle Tavern on Cork-Hill , which was reckon'd the best Tavern in Dublin , and continued there about six Months: That he got acquaintance with one John Conan , while he lived at the Coffee-house in Dublin , whom he always took to be very honest, till once being pursued for taking eighteen Guineas out of an Escrutore, he fur thered his Escape by locking him up behind the Throne in the Parliament House , for which three Gentlemen had like to have been committed to Newgate there; and one of them was oblig'd to pay the Money, tho' all three Innocent, which Conan hath since told him, and that he was actually the Person that took the Money. That about six Weeks after Conan apply'd to him to give him a Letter of Recommendation to London , on which he sent him word if he would come to him about Eight o'Clock the next Morning, he would give him all the Advice he could; that Conan came at the Time appointed, and told him that his Uncle had heard of his Affair, and had given him Money to carry him over to England , and then persuaded him to come over to England with him, promising him half what he had to bear his Expences over; that he kept Conan in his Room for about a Week waiting for a Wind, and on Saturday they went to Rings-End , and there met with an Acquaintance who with each of 'em a Woman lay there all Night: That on Sunday, Conan was pursued by near twenty Constables, which put them into a great Surprise, but he got him nailed up in a Place were they used to hide Run Goods, and got him clear off, and came off for England the Monday Morning following, and arrived in London about eight Days after. That they had not been long in London , but he took himself to the same Course on the Highway, and sometimes Conan with him, but never would let Conan see him commit any Robbery, always bidding him go to some Place or other, where he would meet him, and there used to Change Horses and send him home: That his Intention of following his old Course was with a View of getting a large Booty, and then to Return to Ireland again, and spend the rest of his Life there, with the Woman that was apprehended with him for the Robbery at Highgate , knowing he could live cheaper there, and in more safety than in England. That since his return from Dublin , he hath committed near twenty Robberies on the Highway, as on Putney Common , the Lane aforesaid, and Epping Forest , particularly Madam Jackson on Putney-Common of a Diamond Ring, a Wedding Ring and five Guineas; says he returned the Wedding Ring to her since his Confinement. That he hath Robbed the Bury, Norwich, Ipswich and Cambridge Stage-Coaches several Times since his Return as well as before he went for Ireland . That Conan several Times tempted him to Rob Bayes, telling him that he was sure he could make 100 l. or two, which was much better than turning out, but he refus'd to be concern'd till with a great deal of Importunity, he was prevailed on to be concern'd in that Robbery. That some little Time before the Robbery at Bayes's, he Robbed a Gentleman in a Chaise and Pair on Finchley Common of a Silver Watch, and about two Guineas and an half, which is all he can possibly remember. Says that the greatest Prize he ever got was the Watch and Tweazer Case, and Diamond Ring on Putney Common . N. B. Some Days before Mr. Drew was to suffer, a Person came to him, and ask'd him, if he would sell his Mare, if he wou'd, he wou'd give him fifteen Guineas; he replied, he had Money enough to last him while he liv'd, for he was certain he was a dead Man; besides, says he, the Mare is worth her Skinful of Money, being fit for the best Gentleman of our Profession, and only fit for them; I beg your Pardon, Sir, I suppose you are not one of us; therefore, I shall make a Present of it to my Brother, or to my dear Mrs. Stennet, whom I hope will keep her for my Sake. The following is an Account of the Robberies of William Shelton , the Apothecary , which was given to the Printer, the Morning of his Execution. I WAS Born January 13, 1707, at Turnford , in the Parish of Cheshunt , of worthy, honest Parents; my Father being exceedingly fond of me, took an early Care of my Education, putting me to School as soon as I could speak, and continued me there till the Age of Fourteen, at which time I was put Apprentice to Doctor Halsey of Enfield , who was a Licentiate, and made his own Medicines: I continued with him two Years, but being very negligent and careless of Business, and keeping too much (tho' Reputable) Company, and my Master being in a bad State of Health, was not able to give me such Correction as was absolutely requisite for young Sparks in my Lax way of Living, brought him to a Determination of sending me home to my Father, who receiv'd me with too much Tenderness, not believing I deserved the Character my Master gave me, and made it his immediate Care to look out for another Master. Accordingly my Mother went to treat with Mr. Beckington, an Apothecary in Winchester street, who enquiring my Character of Mr. John Scott , a Soap-Boyler , his opposite Neighbour, who had a Country House at Enfield , Mr. Beckington wrote to my Mother, wherein he gave her to understand he liked every Thing very well but my Character; soon after this, unhappy Disappointment my Mother was informed Mr. H-k of Newington wanted an Apprentice, my Service was there offered and Accepted, with whom I served Six Years very honestly, nor did I ever once wrong him of one Farthing, or its Value: I still continuing the love of Company, but generally chose Men of Fashion, and gay airy young Fellows, who sometimes happen'd to have more Witt than Money; who oftentimes largely discanted on the meanness of Servitude, and strongly enticed me to take the same unhappy. Measures I have since come into, strongly urging the agreeable Satisfaction it was for a Man to have always the Command of a full Purse, especially, when it was so easily Obtained: But however, notwithstanding the engaging Arguments that were used on that Head, I determined to serve out my Time, which was not then above a Year to come; and another Reason which engaged my stay was, during the latter Part of my Time, I had been very Solicitous with my Mistresses Sister (whom I fondly loved) and was so happy as to meet a generous Return; but as those miserable Wretches who commence Lovers, or Lunaticks, which is pretty much the same, when they would be particularly careful to conceal an Amour, generally set it an open Blaze. This was our Case exactly, for when ever her Brother or Sister found fault (which they too often had Reason to do) with my staying too long abroad, or neglecting Business at home, the poor Girl would immediately (with Tears in her Eyes) withdraw, which was soon taken Notice of by my Mistress, who taxed her very home, and soon brought her to Confess what I could have wished had been longer kept a Secret; but as Necessity has no Law, we were obliged to make the best of an indifferent Bargain. My Mistress on this Discovery, told her, if she married me we would never see or speak to her more. My Mother having been likewise let into the Secret, declared if I marryed her she would never own me as her Son. My Mother's Reason only proceeded from my Mistresses dislike to the Match, which I don't wonder at, because the Company I then kept (tho' Gentlemen) were such as would justly render me a very improper Person to be recommended to a Sober Family: On that footing on the other Hand held the Match in much Contempt, alledging she had no Fortune, which was very true; for she had nothing but her Good Qualifications, and those very sufficient to recommend her to a good Husband. The Time of my Apprentice being now expired, I began to think of setling my self into Business while my Father was living, whose Age and Infirmities would by no means permit delay. He Approving my Design, order'd me to give him in the Particulars of what was to be done, which I readily comply'd with, tho' in great Pain of Thought of leaving the Object I so dearly loved; but as my Shop was Furnished, there was nothing to be done but to repeat our Promises of Constancy, which we did and parted: I then came to my Shop which was intirely to my Satisfaction, and was resolved to apply to Business, which seemed to Promise very well, the Parish wherein I settled being that of my Nativity from which will be judged I was not long getting Acquaintance, but I still could not refrain keeping Company with young sporting Sparks, that I was pretty sure of finding in the Field, which I too much frequented three Days in a Week (in the Season) by this means I began to forfeit the good Opinion of my Friends, who thought my Inclinations tended more to pleasure than Business. I had not been settled above three Months be fore I took a particular Nootice of two young Ladies, Daughters of a Widow Lady, who lived opposite to me; the Eldest of the Two soon alter'd my Resolution to my old Mistress, and I Invensibly lost the Memory of her. I was now under greater difficulties than ever, being entirely a Stranger to my intended Mistress, nor did I know any Body that visited the Family: However, by the Assistance of a tolerable Assurance, I soon became Acquainted, and in about three Months married her, but she being under Age, her Mother having pre-engaged her would not hear me, but told me the youngest was at my Service; however, I having gained the Consent of the Eldest resolved not to be baulk'd, stole her by Night, and was oblig'd to marry her in the Liberty of the Fleet ; her Father had been dead about ten Years, and being a Freeman of London I was entitled to her Fortune without any Difficulty; I now began to think myself the happiest Man living; but yet the Thoughts of my old Mistress came pretty fresh into my Mind, tho' I declare, never to the Prejudice of my Wife, (whose dear Memory at this unhappy Juncture gives me unexpressible Pain.) But least I should give the Reader Pain by this Digression, I shall return to my State of Business, which now look'd much better than really it was, by which I mean, I had many Patients but most of them of an indifferent Sort, such as were neither able or willing to discharge their Bills, tho' never so moderate; these Misfortunes join'd with my indifferent Manner of Living, began to reduce my Circumstances to a very low Ebb; about this time I had the Misfortune to loose my Father, who left his whole Effects to my Mother for her Life; this you may imagine was no ways agreeable to the present Position of my Affairs, which were growing daily worse. I found myself oblig'd to give over House-keeping, which I had not kept quite two Years, and resolved on a Voyage to the West-Indies , having treated, and indeed in Part, agreed with a Gentleman here, on behalf of his Friend, a Surgeon on the Island of Antegoa , for which Place I sail'd from Gravesend , March the 18th, 1730, and arrived there, May the 2d, I was received there by the Gentlemen to whom I had Recommendatory Letters, with all possible Marks of a hearty Welcome and Respect; I now began to think myself as happy as ever, and passed over about eight Weeks with much Satisfaction, and was proposing to send for my Wife, in order at least to spend half a Score Years on that agreeable Spot. But as neither that or any other real Happiness continued long in my Favour, this agreeable Prospect of Settlement was soon over-shadowed, by the following Accident. It being the Custom of that Place to exercise their Militia every Week, when each Officer takes it in his Turn to Treat his Brother Officers, and what other Friends he thinks proper, I had the Honour of an Invitation from Colonel Ker on his Day, when after a very elegant Entertainment, and the Bottle had pass'd very briskly round, myself and some other Friends attempted to take our Leave of the Company, it being pretty late, and we a considerable Way from Home; for which Reason the Colonel pressed very ardently for us to stay all Night, urging that there were several Run-away Negroes which made it very dangerous for People to be out thereabouts late at Night. We thought his Advice very seasonable and consented to stay, but when going to Bed I found myself very Hot, therefore preferred the Hamock to the Bed, and falling a-sleep very soon, it was not long befor I was awaked by a Pain in my Bowels, occasion'd by the thorough Air, the House being neither Wainscoted or White-wash'd; in short, I imagin'd this Disorder proceeded from the Punch I had drank, but was soon convinc'd; for the next Day I found I had a Tenesmas on me, which daily encreasing notwithstanding I us'd the Method I was able, but to no Purpose, was therefore oblig'd to return to England; the Alteration of the Climate being a material Article, my sudden Return very much surpriz'd all my Friends, who had not been advised of my Intent. I was now perswaded by my Friends to settle at Buntingford in Hertfordshire , there being a Vacancy by the Death of an old Practitioner; accordingly I went, but did not find that Prospect of Business that was represented to me, but about three Miles distant, at a little Village called Braffin , I found my Expectations might be answered, provided my Mother-in-Law had made good her Promise, of supplying me with what Money I wanted, and ordered me to take a House which was then to be Lett near the Church, that she might come and join Family with me; accordingly I took the House, and Lett the Land thereunto belonging, and took Earnest in her Name; the Leases were drawn, and only waited for the Party's Signing, which was to have been in a very few Days; but in the mean while my Mother's Mind altered, and she would neither Sign the Leases or let me have any Money, which oblig'd me to leave the Place in a scandalous Manner. As this Affair had absolutely ruin'd my Character there, which I look'd upon as my last Stake, I was strangely confus'd to know what Course to take to support ourselves in this Extremity; at length I resolved on the unhappy Method I have since practis'd, but as I was entirely a Stranger to such Proceedings, I was nonplus'd how to make a Beginning with Safety, but Necessity soon over-rul'd the trifling Objections that arose; accordingly, having furnished myself with a Brace of Pistols, and hir'd a Horse that I could pretty well depend on, set out for Finchley-Common , but having rode several Hours to no purpose, began to dispair of doing any Thing that Time; therefore, made away for Endfield-Chase to pay a Visit to Brigadier F - s, where I stay'd till Evening, in hopes I should not fail of something before I reach'd London, and on taking my Leave I thought it might not be improper to ride a little in the back Lanes towards Cheshunt , where I met a Coach with four Ladies in it, from whom I took 1 l. 10 s. they being in an undress, was without Watches; I thought this but very poor Encouragement, and I depended on something better before I got to Town, but my Expectations were not answered, for I attacked a Man near Salmons-Brook , who appeared well, but had not above 3 s. 6 d. which I returned, and rode directly to Town, and met with nothing more that Night, nor did I ride out again for several Days, my Wife being very Ill, I did not think it Safe to leave her. My next Ride was to Epping - Forrest , where I stop'd the Stortford Stage-Coach, out of which I had about 6 l. three Silver Watches, but was immediately pursued by four Gentlemen, whom I did not see tho' they were very near me, which oblig'd me to try my Horse's Speed; I had not rode half a Mile before I fell in with some of his Majesty's Grooms Breathing their Hunters, two of these had got the Alarm of a Highwayman, which oblig'd me to keep on my Mask, and my Pistol in my Hand; in this Manner I rode between two of them, one of which had a Led Horse, which on my riding hastily through broke away, whereby I got clear of them; I then bore away for Waltham-Abbey , but finding my Pursuers very near, I judg'd it improper to go thro' the Town, took the Right-hand Road, and returned to part of Epping-Forrest , and went directly for Harlow , where I stay'd till Evening, and then returned to London , but heard my Pursuers came through Waltham-Abbey , and on-ward to the Post-house at Enfield , and then gave over the Pursuit; this Adventure pleas'd me much better than the First, and brought me to a Resolution of sticking close to my new Occupation, which seem'd to agree very well with my roving Disposition. In a very few Days I took the other Ride on Hounslow-Heath , where I meeting with a Gentleman, gave him him the usual Salutation, telling him I was very Necessitous, he seem'd a little unwilling to part with his Money, but I begged him not to trifle, or think me the less in earnest for treating him with good Manners; he told me, he did not, and assured me he wou'd give me his All, which was 32 Guineas, and 15 Shillings in Silver, I then made away for Richmond , where I stay'd till Afternoon, in hopes of meeting the Stage-Coaches, which came in just as I got on Horse-back; from thence I rode to Putney-Common , where after some time sauntring about, I met a Chariot with two well dress'd Ladies in it, whom I addressed with all the good Manners I was Master of, gently taking up their Aprons, and stroaking down their Gloves to search for Watches or Rings, but the poor Ladies assured me they had been robbed a little before by a Gentleman on a Grey Mare; this I have found since to be true, for the Person who did it is now under the same Circumstances as my self; which was Mr. Drew, alias Johnson. Not much discouraged at this, I took a little Circuit round, and made for London, when in the Fields between Wandsworth and Putney , I met an old grave Puritan, from whom I took about nine Pound, and went quietly home: But having a Sum of Money to pay the next Day, I was obliged to rise pretty early to meet the Northampton Stage, from which I took twenty seven Pound odd Money, and gave over for that Day, and made good the Payment according to my Engagement. My next Airing was towards Enfield , when I stopt Mr. Lloyd a Distiller and his Lady in an open Chaise, near Salmon's Brook , from whom I took about ten Shillings, his Lady being much surprized, I did not make any farther Search, but rode a little out of that Road towards Southgate, where I met a Mourning Coach and Six, which I stopt, but finding nothing therein but Undertakers Servants, did not think it worth while to examine the Contents of their Pockets, so kept jogging on; but had no other Opportunity of attacking any Thing of Worth that Night. My next Ride was towards Chiswick , on Purpose to meet a certain Colonel, of whom I had private Notice; but as I was well assured he would know my Face, and I had some Reason to fear my Voice to. This raised some Scruples, which had like to have thrown me out of the Seat of my Resolution: But as Necessity has no Law, I was obliged to run the Risque of all that could happen. I waited a considerable Time before he came; at length I saw him and his Servant appear, and, to my Comfort, his Servant had no Pistols: Thus encouraged, I clapt on my Mask about three or four hundred Yards distant from him, on which he immediately prepared for his Defence, by advancing with his Pistol cock'd; I thought it best to receive his first Fire, purely for the Advantage of the last Pistol, which I obtained, though his first Shot had like to have spoiled my Sport, for the Ball grazing on my Horse's Shoulder, took away the Skin for several Inches: I returned his Fire without Damage to Him or Horse; upon which he discharged a second Time to as little Purpose. I then desired the Favour of his Purse, which he readily gave me; in which was fifty Pound odd Money, but I was obliged to take a tedious Circuit before I dare venture on the London Road again. My next Adventure was about a Week after, which was on Finchley Common , where I stopt a Chariot, and took ten Guineas, two gold Watches, and some Silver; but no sooner was the Chariot moved, but I saw several Horsemen, who had not yet got the Alarm, nor was it long before they had, for I found them gain Ground on me, which obliged me to mend my Pace, and in about five Miles riding got clear of them. I now found my self on Enfield-Chace , and made for Muswell-Hill , where I stopt a Chaise with a Man and Woman in it, and took from them a Moidore and three half Crowns, and wished them well to Town. I had not rode a quarter of a Mile before I perceived my self again followed by a Man on a very good black Gelding, but I was so happy as to clear my self of him, and got safe to Town. I had not rode above two or three Mile, but crossing the Road, I headed the Chaise which I had just before robbed, on which they called out Highwayman; on which I clapt Spurs to my Horse, and struck up a Lane where I was obliged to ride near five hundred Yards in a stiff Slough; when I came up to the further End of the Lane, there was a very high Gate, which put me to a Nonplus; but knowing if I returned I should be inevitably taken, broke thro' the Hedge, and rode through some Fields; the last of which, just as I was going to enter into it, I saw my Pursuers waiting my coming, when turning short, I found there was no way of saving my self but by going down a very great Precipice, which with some Difficulty I passed, and got clear to Town, and at the End of Old-street in Goswellstreet , was so unfortunate as to overtake the same Chaise again, and with a great deal of Difficulty got clear of it, they calling out Highwayman all down Old-street , but could not over-take me, when I turned into the Dog-bar, and so got into Town. And after having quitted my Horse, met the Person on Foot that I had just before robbed, but believe he did not see me; I stay'd at home about ten Days, being a little indisposed. My next Ride was the Enfield Road , part on account of my Health, though not without some View of Business. I sauntered about several Hours, and nothing came in my Way till Dark, when I met the Endfield Stage Coach from London out of the Road to Burrystreet: I passed it, but perceiving the Coach to stop in crossing a little Brook to let the Horses drink, when I turned back with a Mask on, and went into the watering Place to give my Horse a little Water, and at the same Time let the Passengers know my Errand: There was a Publick-House close to the Brook, where several People were at Nine-pins for a silver Cup: They soon perceived what I was at, and immediately all surrounded the Brook, thinking themselves sure of me; but on firing a Pistol over their Heads, and at the same Time pushing my Horse pretty briskly, easily got clear of them. I some few Days after took a Ride the Bath Road to Hertford , where I spent the Day in Pleasure, without any View of Business: On my Return in the Evening, I over-heard two Fellows wishing they might meet Dr. Shelton, at the same Time swearing they would not spare him an Inch: Upon this I stopt my Horse, if possible to see how these Gentry was prepared for such an Undertaking. They very soon cross'd a Stile into the Road to Hodsdon: They were both pretty lusty Fellows, and each had on his Shoulder a large Hedgestake. Upon which I called to the first, who coming to me, I clapt my Pistol to his Breast, obliging him to throw away his Weapon, and deliver his Money, which was about Three-pence Half-penny. I called his Companion, and served him the same Sauce, who had about Four-pence. I then laugh'd at them a little, gave them their Money and rode off about my Business. I sometime after returned to Finchley Common , where I met the Northampton Stage Coach, from which I took about fifteen or sixteen Pounds, and one gold and three silver Watches. I returned home, the Day being pretty far spent, and I well contented with the Success or it, and did not ride out for some Weeks; and indeed, stayed till I had pretty well spent the Cash: At which Time I had a Proposal made to me of robbing Stanford-Hill Turnpike, which I readily agreed to, being pretty low in the Pocket: Accordingly about ten at Night, we walked out of Town, judging Horses would rather be a Hindrance than Useful; but when we came to the Upshot, both my Companions declined the Attempt. This past, our next Resolution was to knock up Mr. H-ks's Servant, under Pretence of a Patient's being extraordinary ill. In short, he arose and came with the Messenger: They stopt him mostly themselves, for as they declined the Turnpike Business, I would have little to do in this Affair: However they took from him about Six Shillings and Six-pence, his Coat and Cane; the two latter they said they took for Diversion. This ended, we came to Town, and I did not do any thing considerable till Hounstow Races. In my Return from which, I stopt two Gentlemen, who drove themselves in a Chaise and Pair, and had a Case of Pistols before them: I riding briskly up to them, secured their Pistols, and demanded their Money, which was about sixteen Pound, two Gold Watches, a Diamond Ring and some Silver. This done I came home, and did not go abroad till the Day before I was apprehended, when I gave the Oxford Stage Coach a Meeting, and from it and two other foreign Stage Coaches, I took from it about ninety five Pound and four Watches. Not having Room, we are obliged to put the remaining Part of Mr. Shelcon's Robberies in Applebee's Journal of next Saturday. N. B. On Tuesday the 17th of this Instant, will be Published, by the Printer of this Paper; the Life and Actions of Joseph Powis , written by himself during his Confinement in the Cells, with his Effigy drawn by himself. FINIS.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words OF THEODORE GARDELLE , Who was executed in the Haymarket , facing Panton-street, On SATURDAY the Fourth of APRIL, 1761. For the Murder of ANNE KING . BEING THE Third EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir MATTHEW BLAKISTON , Knt. LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER II. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and sold by J. DIXWELL, in St. Martin's-Lane, near Charing-Cross, for the AUTHOR: Also Sold by M. COOPER, in Pater-noster-Row. [Price SIX-PENCE.] INTRODUCTION. IF there were no other arguments (as there are innumerable and irrefragable) for the truth of divine revelation and the Christian religion, than modern experience, I am persuaded that alone is abundantly sufficient to those who allow themselves leisure rightly to consider and duly to apply it. To bring this thought to a point, be pleased to look on the example now exhibited to you; while he lost the power and influence of this persuasion, by giving himself up to the waves of doubt and Scepticism, he fell into various dangerous vices and the horrid crime for which he suffered, a reproach to human nature and a terror to civil society! But when by due instruction and recurring to his own heart by serious reflection, wherein he found the principles of truth early implanted by a good education, hé recovered himself to repentance; he no longer was that horrid monster, dreadful to himself, and dangerous to society: he recovered inward peace, good resolution and composure of soul; in one word, he recovered that peace of God which passeth all understanding, except in those who know and feel it. All which sentiments are the very dictates of the lively oracles of truth. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. Isa. lvii. 21. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Prov. xxviii. 13. I said I will confess my sins unto the Lord: and so thou forgavest the wickedness of my sin. Ps. xxxii. 6. O cleanse thou me from my secret faults. Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me, so shall I be undefiled and innocent from the great offence. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God: thou that art the God of my salvation. Ps. li. 14. Thus one proof among many of the truth of the Christian faith may be fixed on the same basis with that of all true and useful science, viz. that of experiment. Agreeable to that of the Psalmist, O taste and see how gracious the Lord is: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Ps. xxxiv. 8. Thus elegantly paraphrased. O make but trial of his love; Experience will decide, How blest are they, and only they, Who in his truth confide. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, and oyer and terminer, for the city of London, and at the general sessions of gaol delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex at Justice-Hall in the Old Baily , before the Right Honourable Sir Matthew Blakiston , Knt. Lord Mayor , the Right Honourable Lord Mansfield, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, the Honourable Sir Edward Clive , one of the Judges of his Majesty's court of Common Pleas , Sir William Moreton , Knt. Recorder , and others his Majesty's Justices of oyer and terminer for the said city and county; on Wednesday the 1st, Thurday the 2d, and Friday the 3d of April, in the first year of the reign of his Majesty King George the third, Theodore Gardelle , was capitally convicted for the wilful murder of Anne King . THEODORE GARDELLE was indicted for the murder of Anne King , by throwing her on the ground and stabbing her with a penknife, Febuary the 19th, in the parish of St. Martin in the Fields , &c. The following narrative being a translation of Mr. Gardelle's manuscript, will give a more just idea of his life and character, together with the occasion and circumstances of the sad event now in view, than could have been formed without this open and full confession. " As there is nothing material in my first years I need not take notice of them. At the age of fourteen, my father thinking the art of painting not proper to my temper (as it is absolutely necessary for a painter to travel) and intending to put me in a business suitable to the desire he had I should remain in Geneva , bound me apprentice to an engraver and embosser for the term of three years. But I was so impatient to learn the art of painting that I set out for Paris in December 1739, without taking leave of any body. I was then sixteen years and a half old; and as both my parents and my master were satisfied with my conduct, they wrote to their friends at Paris, and recommended me to them that I should have any thing I might want. A few months after my father ordered me to come back to my own country; I obeyed, and served out the rest of my time to my master, which was about three months; after that time I lived at my father's, employing myself in painting , till the year 1744. I then went again to Paris with my father's consent, and remained there at his expence 'till 1748, to improve myself in that art. My father finding himself in a bad state of health sent me word he should be glad if I would return to him, which I did without delay; but he did not live above two months after my arrival at Geneva. My dear father! how fatal has thy death been to me! We loved one another as intimate friends. " The ambitious desire to excel in my art, engaged me to come again to Paris, though I hated this noisy and tumultuous city. In the year 1750 I went back again to Geneva, and a little while after I fell in love with a young woman who had been reduced to the care of an hospital at the age of ten years, through the misfortune of her friends, the death of her mother, and her father forsaking her. She lived then with my mother's sister in the next house, and there was a communication betwixt the two houses. After two years of sollicitations, my promises and my intreaties repeated every day, engaged her to consent to my desires. I set out again from Geneva for Paris, in 1756, with this young woman and my brother, who since returned to Geneva, where he died. My friends refused their consent to my marrying this young woman. Unhappily I delayed too long to fulfil this my duty to her, always thinking my friends would at last give a free consent to it. " I came from Paris to Brussels , not being then determined to come to London: the desire to visit Holland brought me insensibly where such a dreadful fate awaited me, without any tendency in any of my thoughts or actions to the horrid excess to which I have been hurried on in one moment. Since the age of twelve or fifteen, that is, for these five and twenty years past, I never struck, nor wished the death of any body. " The persons I have lived with in my travels knew my character very well, and I was always welcome to their houses, especially most so where I had lived the longest. I lived always at Paris with the same people, near the royal palace, that was for the space of about seven years, at different times; and after I kept house there I visited them frequently, and they did the same to me. I do not remember ever to have felt any violent degree of anger against any one; and ever since I have been in London I never quarrelled with any person till the unhappy moment, when my reason was confounded by the charge of murder, which it seemed to me this unfortunate woman intended against me, I knew not what I was about; I did not think I was committing a crime when I struck her. " I lived three months last summer at Mrs. King's: I went after that to live at Knightsbridge , where I staid about the same time; till, sollicited for some pictures which were wanted in haste, I came again to Mrs. King, not intending, at first, to stay there any longer than the time necessary to procure another lodging; and I have employed some of my acquaintances, as well as myself, to look out for and provide one. " She (Mrs. King) desired I would draw her picture; she wanted it to be very handome, and teized me so much about it, that it produced a quite contrary effect. She railed at me on this occasion, and resented it by some satirical and provoking expressions, when the fatal moment was come on which she herself had brought about. " The morning of that day I desired the maid to carry a guinea and a letter, which I had charged her to deliver to a man who keeps a snuff-shop in the Haymarket . She came up to me about half an hour after, as I was at work; I believed she had been there, but she told me, from her mistress, that should she go out, there would be no body to take care of the street door, and to answer if any one should knock. I had given her my Snuffbox to bring me some snuff at the same time; and as I had wanted it since the preceding evening, I desired she would go by all means, telling her, I would take care to answer the door: she went accordingly, and five or six minutes after, I went down to the parlour to be at hand for that purpose. I went to take up a book from a table that stood near the door of her bedchamber: she heard somebody walking, and said, Who's there? and opening her door, came into the parlour. She began to abuse me with insulting words; for want of a less improper expression, I told her she was an Impertinent Woman; on this she gave me a violent blow on the breast with her fist; I was still in the same place whither I went to take the book, which was in my hand; I laid it down directly, and pushed her scornfully from me, by putting my hand against her shoulder; her foot being either entangled in the carpet, or stopped by the side of the door, she fell backwards, and struck her head against the bed-post; I went directly to take her up, but she repulsed me, and by her cries gave me room to think she intended to prosecute me as a murderer. I offered several times to assist her, but she still refusing, I was tempted, and my reason hurried away at the thoughts of the Judge condemning me on her accusation. In this moment, the most interesting moment of my life, I should have had recourse to God, he would have helped me; the magistrates must have discerned, that I had only too much passion to answer for. Good God, what a dreadful error did I fall into! I seized a sharp instrument that was on her toilet [This was no other than an ivory comb, with a sharp taper point continued from the back, for composing the curls of the hair.] I gave a blow with it, and committed a murder to prevent being prosecuted as a murderer, when I was still innocent. Her blood flowing then more abundantly from her mouth, stopped her voice, and I drew over her the bed-cloaths, to prevent the blood spreading on the floor, and to hide her from my sight. I stood motionless by her, and soon fell down by her side in a swoon. When I came to myself again, I perceiv'd the maid was come home, I went out of the room; my fright and my faltering steps occasioned me to strike my head against several places of the Wainscot . " The state I was in all the while I staid in that house after this, was no better than an alienation of mind. I knew neither what I did, nor what I said. I was not able to follow any scheme to secure my life: at last I took foolish measures, and thought to bury this body, which I could not do without dividing it into several pieces. " Some acquaintances observing in me something extraordinary, which they took for dejection of spirits and melancholy, brought me what they thought a remedy for that distemper, a woman of the town; this happened the third day after this horrid action; I was seized with a fresh horror at the sight of her; I would fain have desired that she should not be admitted, but dared not; I could find no words to beg they would excuse me for not letting her come into the house. They asked her to stay a few days; this terrified me still more; but not being able to say a word to the contrary, she staid. " They who have lived in London know to what a pitch these women carry their impudence and their sollicitations. I left her up two-pair-of-stairs, and came down full of my project to carry out some parts of the dead body; but she getting out of the bed, soon followed me down stairs; whether moved by desires or curiosity I at last complied with her entreaties, and went up stairs to the same bed with her. " I cannot make an end of this account for want of time; I declare it is written exactly according to the truth. THEODORE GARDELLE ." At Newgate in London, March 28, 1761. There is no doubt but this intended palliative of his melancholy and lowness of spirits, prescribed by some of his companions rather merry than wise, instead of healing, served only to inflame and aggravate his disorder, so that he felt the bad effects of this dangerous prescription, in more ways than one, almost to his last hour. This, added to the load of his deep guilt so recently contracted, rendered the burthen intolerable; insomuch that he tried means still more pernicious to rid himself at once of that and his life. This happened soon after the discovery of the murder and his committal to New Prison, where having in his own custody a small box of opium, reserved by him for several years past to ease the toothach, or procure sleep in case of necessity; and having been deprived of that balmy, refreshment ever since the fatal fact, he first took about a grain to give him repose; that not succeeding, he took a somewhat larger quantity about an hour after, neither of which had the desired effect. It then came into his mind, that, possibly, he might die by what he had taken, a thought at that instant no way disagreeable to him: he indulged it, therefore, farther, and took all he had got, about forty grains; which was so far from causing death, that it did not procure him common sleep, which he was deprived of, in the whole, for about a month, viz. from Feb. 19, to March 18. Such were the tumults and horrors of guilt that haunted his breast. This failing, he tried another expedient, by swallowing some halfpence, to the number of eight or twelve at most; which it is manifest did not bring on death, whatever other pains or disorders they might have caused during the wretched remains of his life. These two attempts were made during the two days he was confined in New-Prison , before he was under any care or direction that might turn his thoughts to better means of hope, peace, and repose. These attempts occasioned the magistrates who committed him to Newgate to give strict orders that he might be watched and guarded continually, and never left alone; a caution which was duly observed. As soon as he was brought to Newgate, March the 2d, he desired to be visited by the Ordinary, which was complied with the same day. A person was met returning from his cell, whom curiosity, rather than better motives, seem to have drawn thither to see him and enquire into his case. The prisoner then told me his name, his birth place, his occupation, and several circumstances and consequences of the fact, as before delivered in his manuscript. As he neither understood nor could speak much of our language, I was obliged to endeavour to discourse and pray with him in the French, all which I perceived he well understood; and kneeling down he joined seriously and devoutly in prayers for a person troubled in mind or conscience; in the 51st Psalm and other devotions selected for his purpose, which he acknowledged to be very proper, and to give him some gleam of consolation. He declared to me he had never before been guilty of any fact approaching to the guilt of murder; he wished he had been in the place of the deceased, and fallen instead of her; the horror of his crime affected him greatly when he spoke of it; in other respects he behaved with calmness, and a right sense of his condition. I lent him Drelincourt on Death, and a Common Prayer Book, both in French, and pointed out to him proper psalms and prayers, for which he was very thankful and promised to use them day and night. It was also recommended to him to offer up the dictates of a penitent and contrite heart in his own words and thoughts, and pray earnestly for grace to repent truly. He told me he had read Drelincourt many years ago, and knew it conveyed excellent advice and prayers. He was charged to avoid the wicked conversation and customs of those about him. In a day or two after, he began to be visited by two worthy ministers of the French congregations in this city, sometimes together and sometimes alternately, which they charitably continued twice or thrice a week till the day before his Execution; they approved of the books lent him, and what had been done for him. When ever he was able, he willingly went up to chapel, and by the help of a French Common Prayers Book and Bible, he was taught to understand and join in our divine service; and when unable thus to attend, which was so for the most part, he was visited, prayed with and instructed in his chamber or cell. When ever strangers visited him he behaved with great humility and marks of real sorrow and contrition, as well as with openness and courtesy toward them. About the eighth of March he was charitably visited by several of his countrymen, by whose assistance he forwarded a letter which he had written to his intended wife at Paris , full of penitential prayers and sentimens of tenderness for her and their two orphan children, the one about four, the other one year old; with these he advised her to return to Geneva , left they should be taken upon some charitable foundation and bred up Roman Catholics at Paris. This advice he mingled with many expressions of remorse and anguish of soul for having seduced her and left her in so deplorable a situation, and with earnest prayers for God's boundless goodness to provide for and protect her; so that the substance of his letter was in effect a prayer for his wife and helpless orphans. About the same time he wrote and forwarded a letter to his mother at Geneva of which he left me a copy in French, a translation of which follows. Most dear, honoured, but unhappy mother; rendered unhappy by an undutiful son! " After having intreated pardon from God for my numberless sins and the great crime which I have lately committed, with a heart oppressed with sorrows and full of terrors, suing for the mercy of Christ and beseeching his intercession with God for the same; I acknowledge, with the most pungent grief, that I have not obeyed your commands nor conformed myself to your wholsome advice and prudent counsels, so oft repeated; which were, in effect, the dictates of heaven pronounced by your mouth. I went astray from God, by departing from you; I went far, as if to seek for a crime with the punishment due to it, - and to be the occasion of fresh sorrows to you! But do not, do not abandon yourself to them. It is I who ought to bear them. You have discharged all the duties of a wise mother, while I hearkened to nothing but my own passions. Great God! have mercy upon me. I acknowledge, but too late indeed, my errors. " I make the like request to my sisters as to you, that they will not afflict themselves; my crime was merely accidental, not done with a criminal intention; let them and my relations be so good as to join with you, and vouchsafe, altogether, to be reconciled to me, however unworthy of it. " O great God! that I may be reconciled to thee also, through the excellent power of the mediation between thee and men, through Jesus Christ, presenting himself to thy divine justice for every penitent sinner who believes in his name; having disarmed that justice, by giving himself a ransom for us. There is henceforth no condemnation to those that are in him. They need only to pass from death to a new life. " In this momentary space of time which God allows me to make my peace with him, and direct all my thoughts to him; I cannot however avoid imparting some of my disquietudes to you, with my prayers, that your heart may be touched with the lot of two souls innocent of the sins of their father; who in the country where they now are [at Paris] may fall into the hands of the priests, unless you from a principle of charity find yourself moved with compassion towards them, not meaning you should do any thing for them above your ability; I commit them to God as a deposit with which he was intrusted me; he will take care of them, and repay you for whatever kindness you shew them. My sad lot, and the dreadful image of it ever present to their minds, will be a check and a bridle to all their passions. I direct the same request to all the family. May it please God to excite the same compassion in them toward these children; and that their mother may not be an object of aversion in your eyes, but rather pity and lament her lot in this world, as a victim to the unhappy man, who, by a long pursuit and poisonous insinuations, seduced her innocence; from whom I have too long withheld that just right of marriage which I owed her, that I might not displease you. To you I made her a sacrifice, against the advice of many pious and prudent people. But as I have managed matters, her days are like to be sorrow and bitterness. " Happy were it for my acquaintance and kindred, had I been content to abide in my own country, in an honest ignorance of things unnecessary to salvation, without the ambition of running to seek an empty name: or, if true to my duty and promises, I had continued with a new family, in a city, however large and busy, without travelling in search of a dreadful reproach to those who never deserved it, and to leave my own name, hateful and barbarian, to a people so remarkable as the English are for such goodness and humanity, as extends itself even to the prison of the unhappy criminal." T. GARDELLE. The honour here given to the goodness and humanity of the English nation, is best illustrated by comparing the treatment which such a murder would have met with in France and some other countries; where he must have been chained down in a dungeon, his friends and all other company excluded, and he perhaps put to repeated tortures, till he expired in the midst of the most dreadful of them. But to entitle our nation more extensively to this amiable character, it is much to be wished that the conduct and reformation of our prisons, and the greater solemnity and decency of our executions, were more regarded. In a day or two after, he was again sent for and examined by the Justices, to whom he made a full confession of his crime, which it is said he was willing to sign; but it was not permitted; probably for the like reasons as the plea he offered at his arraignment was understood to amount to the same as Not Guilty; since he denied any malice aforethought, and asserted some provocation, by a violent stroke given by the deceased. Whatever truth there might have been in the charge, or surmises, of his doubt or misbelief of the great principles of his rereligion, such doubts or misbelief, whatever they were, seem all vanquished and given up when he wrote the preceding letter to his mother; and also very explicitly in his professions to the visiting ministers and the Ordinary, as well during his confinement, as at the hour of death: and then a man will be sincere, or never. It must be owned, that the night after his trial and sentence were passed, he was greatly staggered in his mind, impatient, and even outrageous in his behaviour: but he was happily recovered, and brought to a calm and resigned temper, when visited next morning by a worthy minister, accompanied by the Ordinary. He acknowledged his misbehaviour, and was deeply afflicted for it; imputed it, in great degree, to weakness of body, through fasting, and hurry of spirits on he trial, as well as to disappointment, and a sudden removal from a tolerably convenient chamber to a cell, whereinto none could be admitted that night, to support and comfort him; and though still impatient, and unfit for the intended administration next morning, after a visit or two he was wonderfully composed, and brought to a fixed habit of piety and resignation, in which he improved to the last. Being one day asked, why he had not made his escape in ten days space between the fact and his being apprehended? he made answer to this effect: that he feared some innocent person might have been taken up and suffer for it; and therefore he staid to prevent so great an aggravation of his guilt. In serious conversation on the subject of preparing for the holy communion, he was asked whether he had ever received it; he answered, that he used to receive it three or four times yearly. That, I suppose, was in your own country, where you had an opportunity of your own manner of worship? He replied, not only there, but at Paris and in Flanders; for that he went from Paris to Brussels on some affairs of his own, without any view of coming to England, till he had been some time at Brussels, and then he took a resolution to visit London. It was farther enquired of him, whether he had any design of robbing the unfortunate deceased when he committed the murder? he answered, not at all, but that he only put some of her things out of the way to give credit to the story of her departure for Bath; that he never had sold or alienated any of them, but deposited them in safe hands (which was so far confirmed by their being produced at his trial against him) and that the cash he found in her house was a very trifling matter. In farther vindication of himself he urged, that he never was tempted, from his own disposition, to pilfer or steal, from his childhood. Among his curious visitors, several persons enquired whether he was not a lover of the deceased? This he denied; adding, so far from it, that he never liked her, which the former maid servant could testify. And it must be acknowledged, that, notwithstanding all the surmises of his having sentiments of love and jealousy relative to Mrs. King, the thoughts he declared several times, particularly on his trial, to have risen in his mind at the moment before his crime, seem to indicate something very different toward her, viz. that she was rather a nuisance than a benefit to the world. This was no excuse; for if he did in truth judge so of her, it was certainly less seasonable, more uncharitable, and more criminal in him to cut her off suddenly. On the morning of Execution. When visited, he was found to be well composed and resigned; he said, when asked, that he had slept three or four hours, and read and prayed the rest of his time. He went up to chapel, for the first time after a long interval of illness and weakness, joined in the prayers and Liturgy (performed in French) received the holy communion with serious attention and devotion. During which the Commandments being read in course, and after he had used the prescribed responsive prayer for mercy and pardon for the past, and grace for the future, at the end of each Commandment he was asked by me, Whether he truly repented of all his transgressions, of each of these, and particularly of the 6th and 8th commandment? he answered, as I had spoke to him in French, " Je suis penetré de la " plus vive douleur pour le crime de " tuer cette femme la & pour toutes " mes autres pechés." " I am pierced " with the most sensible sorrow for the " crime of killing that woman, and for " all my other sins." As to the taking the goods of the deceased, he said he did not well know what he did in the confusion and disorder of his mind, and that he had sold none of them. That as to coveting her house, it never entered into his thoughts. After he came down from chapel, a friend of his, who had often visited him in his affliction, and communicated with us this morning, was called and spoken to by him while his irons were knocked off, and his hands and arms tied up; his friend being much surprised at his uncommon composure and submission, was desired by him to acquaint all who enquired about him, the reason of it, which, in his own words, was, " Parce que Jái " fait ma paix avec mon Dieu. " Because I have made my peace with my " God." Are you certain of that? replied his friend: " Yes, I am very sure " of it." At the same time his countenance and behaviour bore witness to the truth of his words, which were mingled with some tears of joy and tenderness; and he really appeared as if the divine image was restored in him. When I went up to pray with him at the place of execution, he kept his countenance and temper unmoved, and his mind undisturbed. Finding himself a little too strait tied up to join in prayer and make responses, he complained of it to me, and was a little relaxed by the executioner; and then joined above half an hour, attentively, and with good understanding, in the proper prayers, some of them prepared and translated into French for that occasion. At intervals, he declared that he rejoiced he had not fled nor escaped from justice, but came to be an example for the warning of others, that he might more surely obtain mercy; and that the quarrel did not arise from any criminal intention in him. He expressed a lively sense of gratitude for all the good offices done him during his unhappy confinement, and particularly for this last attendance at the place of execution. When at parting he was desired to repeat and keep the last prayer in his mouth; he answered, he would keep it in his heart; " Lord Jesus receive my spirit." - He was carried out of the prison about half an hour after eight, and turned off a little before ten. His last request was, that he might speedily be put out of pain, left he should fall from his good thoughts and resolutions: agreeable to that prayer which had oft been offered up for him, and with him. " - O holy and merciful Saviour, " thou most worthy judge eternal, suffer " us not at our last hour, for any pains " of death, to fall from thee." The following letter was communicated to the Ordinary by an authentic hand: An extract of a letter from a gentleman at Paris, dated March 18, 1761. " I was before half informed, my dear Sir, of the afflicting news you sent me. Mrs. - , and every one about her, has heard it; and although I have the proof of it before my eyes, I still doubt whether the most generous, gentle, and most humane of mortals, could be capable of such an excess. - Great God! by changing his climate, has he changed his nature? for in him, both his moral and natural disposition seemed to be equally contrary to such a crime. I have seen him many Times affected with the bare mention of a light hurt. In other respects, his heart was beneficent, and his soul exceeding tender. If the judge could for a moment quit the compass of the law, to shew mercy to the best of sinful mankind, I should be in no fear for his life; I should pronounce with confidence, this is the person preferred before them all. What more can I say; I know not whether I awake or dream, ever since I heard this dreadful and incredible news. - Gardelle was dear to me, and equally so to all his particular acquaintance; if there wanted a stream of blood to save his, he would find it in the hearts of all his friends. It was probably a vicious passion hurried him to this dreadful extremity. - Favour me, Sir, with the particulars of this unhappy story, without disguise. Assure him, I intreat you, with regard to his wife and children, that we are doing every thing to induce his family to acknowledge and take care of them. In the mean time we shall take care that those unhappy objects shall be kept in ignorance, as much as possible, of the occasion that has deprived them of a parent and a spouse." Extract of a Letter from the above gentleman to Mr. Gardelle, of the same date. Dear unfortunate Gardelle! " Your misfortune very sensibly afflicts all your friends, though they still retain the same tender sentiments which attached them to you; and though they can do you no service for yourself, depend, dear friend, they will direct their care to your wife and children. Be not uneasy about their lot; it will effectually contribute to their greater advantage. 'Tis in this case, dear Gardelle, you must summon up your ancient virtue: one single moment of your life has eclipsed it, but can't destroy it; that is a piece of justice which must certainly be paid you; as you ought, without murmuring, to pay the laws that which they expect from you, my dear friend." This is all the account given by STEPHEN ROE , Ordinary of Newgate. ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS a certain anonymous collector of money, by illegal means, and on false pretences *, has insinuated a charge of being under undue and corrupt influence against the writer of the account of John Ayliffe , Esq; executed for forgery, &c. Nov. 19, 1759. Which charge, as it lurks in the dark, conscious of black calumny, the said writer could never yet see, nor has heard of, but by the report of some worthy and honoured gentlemen who seem anxious for the writer's character: This is to assure the publick in general, and his honoured friends in particular, that the said account was written truly and impartially, according to the best of the writer's knowledge and information, uninfluenced by see or reward, otherwise than by the fair sale of his account at the usual price; being conscious, that not even malice or slander can prove the contrary against him, in that, or any other instance. * This appears by two different advertisements repeated in the daily papers in March last, under the several names of Rob. Cooper and Anne Morris .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and last dying Words of the Malefactors, that were Executed at Tyburn, on Friday the 8th of February, 1722-3. AT the KING's Commission of the Peace, and Oyer, and Terminer, which began at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly , on Wednesday, the 6th of January last; before the Right Honourable Sir Gerard Conyers , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London , Mr. Justice Powis, Mr. Justice Dormer, John Raby , Esq ; Deputy-Recorder , and several of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace; Five Men and Two Women were Convicted of Capital Offences, viz. Charles Weaver , John Levee , Richard Oakey , Matthew Flood , William Blewit ; Mary Radford , and Sarah Wells : William Blewit , and Mary Radford receiving his MAJESTY's Reprieve, and Sarah Wells being declar'd with Quick Child, the remaining Four were order'd for Execution. The Day preceeding their Execution, I endeavour'd to instruct them from the following Words, Psalm 36. ver. 12. These are the Workers of Iniquity fallen: They are cast down, and shall not be able to rise. From whence, we consider'd, FIRST, Those Misfortunes that Iniquity brings upon the Sons of Men: Those Distempers of Body, and that Infirmness of Constitution, which inferiour Sins induce upon debauch'd and luxurious Persons. And that certain and inevitable Destruction, which enormous Offences occasion, as David saith, The Sinner shall not live out half his Days, and which was too plainly and too sadly there apparent in Reality, to want a Demonstration from Words. SECONDLY, Since They, the Workers of Iniquity, were so unhappily fallen, from Gaiety to Grief, from Liberty to Fetters, from Friends and Acquaintance to Contempt and Misery, and the Light of the Sun to an unhappy End; how they were to act, in order to secure to themselves a better Life than this. (1.) To search out their Sins, and to humble themselves in the sight of God for them, by a free Confession, and taking a due shame upon themselves. (2.) To have Faith, both in the infinite Justice, and also in the infinite Mercies of God and Christ. (3.) To consider how great a Favour it must be, if God would accept any Services of theirs, who came in so late, and not freely, but by Compulsion, after the Justice of Man had cut 'em off from Violence; and therefore to be most earnest in Working out their Salvation; taking less Care in obtaining an earthly than an Heavenly Pardon; and guarding against the ill Offices of those who would flatter them with false Expectations. (4.) To root out all Ill-will, and all Resentments from their Minds, with regard to those who appear'd at their Tryals, or the like. (5.) To make what Satisfaction they could to the Publick; and what Restitution they were able to particular Persons they had injured; or if unable to make any Discoveries to their Advantage, at least to ask Forgiveness of them, and request their Prayers to God for their departing Souls. (6.) To take especial Care to prepare for the Holy Sacrament, and to be watchful afterwards lest the Wiles of Satan frustrate the Benefits of it; desiring the Spirit of God to assist them, in laying aside those fleshly Tabernacles; not to sorrow too much, as Men without Hope; nor too little, as those who know not that Death is the entering into the presence of God, and taking possession of Eternity. 1. CHARLES WEAVER , was indicted for the Murther of Eleanor Clark , Widow , by giving her a Wound, of the Depth of 7 Inches with a Sword, near the Left Shoulder, on the 6th of December last, of which Wound she instantly expir'd. It appearing by the Evidence of two Watermen, and of Edward Morris in the Boat with them, that Weaver was angry with Eleanor Clark , for bidding him pay Morris the Money he owed him, upon which he endeavoured to overturn the Boat; but being prevented by Thomas Watkins the Waterman , he drew his Sword, and vowed he would kill them all; but making Passes at them, could destroy only Eleanor Clark ; this appearing to the Jury, he was found Guilty of the Indictment. He said he was 30 Years of Age; Born in the City of Gloucester , where he was put Apprentice to a Goldsmith , and serv'd near four Years; but spending beyond his Circumstances, he went into the Service of the late QUEEN. He said, that the Captain he was under, going over with Soldiers out of the Savoy to America to quell the Indians, who had taken up Arms against the English Plantations; this Weaver went with him. Being arriv'd in the West-Indies , they mounted all their Cannon, and what the Governor also had belonging to his Residence, and wanted only Numbers of Men to have subdu'd the Indians at once; but they collecting together vast Numbers, laid Ambuscades in the thick Woods which were to be pass'd thro', and destroy'd several of the English; some of the Indians being arm'd with Guns, tho' most of them were Naked. But after a great many of them were slaughtered, they durst not appear any more, but kept close in thick Woods, where they could run much faster than any Englishman could follow; after which they went up into America . But as the Indians are unaccountably malicious where they have a Quarrel, they slew several be longing to the Plantations, sometime after, in a very treacherous and cruel Manner, sending their Lips, Ears, and Noses, &c. for Presents. After he had continued here near two Years, he return'd into England ; and from thence went into Spain , where he was in some Fights and receiv'd Wounds, when the Right Honourable the Earl of Peterborough was General. He added, that he receiv'd such a kindness from a Spaniard, as he never receiv'd from any Englishman, and intended to have spent his Days in that Country, if he might have been allow'd to do so. But being with the late Duke of ORMOND, when Vigo was taken, he had for himself several Hundred Pounds, and brought it into England, as soon as possible, intending to set up at Gloucester ; but the Money insensibly wasting, he betook himself to the Wars, and was a second time at the taking of Vigo , about two or three Years ago. He also said, that belonging to the second Regiment of Guards , he was so much in Favour with his Officer, that he took him into his House, where he liv'd for several Years last past; and was twice review'd in order to his being of the Life-Guard; had he not been imprisoned and convicted of this Murther. He added, that he thank'd God, that during the whole Course of his Life, he never wrong'd, or defrauded any one of a Half-penny, but had behav'd himself like a Gentleman, and a Soldier; having a Soul above such vile ways of getting Money; but was sorry to say that others had not dealt so honestly by him, but had defrauded him of five Guineas, which was sent to him from a Friend in the Country; and also of a good Coffin which a Gentleman in London had employ'd a Person to buy for him. His Wife with Child, being kill'd about a Fortnight ago, by a Dray, or Cart that ran over her, in - as she was going to her Husband in Newgate, added very much to his Misfortunes; but he hop'd somebody would take care that his late Wive's Son, about seven Years old, should have a small Estate that was left him by his Grandmother, for he had no one else to bequeath it to. He much lamented his having always liv'd in such a way that he had wholly forgot to Write and Read, which incapacitated him from performing his Duty; adding, that he had greatly neglected the Church of God, and had scarce heard one Word of the Scripture for several Years, before he was confin'd to Newgate; but he hop'd that his Misfortunes, like those of the prodigal Son, had reclaim'd him; and that he should attain to the Portion of the Righteous, by dying the Death of the Wicked. This Prisoner also said, that John Junks , otherwise Levee , having unexpectedly a Present made him of a Coffin, he knew not for what Reason; he began to fit it to his Feet at first, passing several Jests upon it; but that he, being offended at Junks's behaviour, said to him, That he need not be so witty upon, or ridicule that Wood, for 'twould be able to hold him fast while he was torn to bits by Worms. And added, that he endeavour'd to settle his Thoughts every Hour and Minute upon Heaven, rising by Three each Morning to begin his Devotion with any one that was stirring. 2. JOHN LEVEE , otherwise JUNKS , was indicted for Assaulting William Young , Esq; and Colonel Cope, in a Chariot on this side Hamstead , about six at Night, on the 10th of December last: It appearing that John Junks and Matthew Flood , and J. Blake (the Evidence) being together robbing on Hamstead Road , Blake went before to give Notice, and crying out lay hold, Flood laid hold of the Horses, while Junks enter'd the Chariot, and took from Mr. Young, a Gold Watch and Chain, two Seals, and a Ring; And from Col. Cope, a Gold Watch, and a Ring, and 22 Shillings in Money: The Evidence appearing plain, the Prisoner was by the Jury found Guty. He was at the same time convicted in all of four Robberies. This unfortunate Person (whose Name was Levee) about 30 Years old, being born, he said in St. Clements Parish . His Father (a French Gentleman) was one of Those who came over with King Charles II, and had the Honour to instruct Three Dukes, Sons to the said King, in the French Tongue, having a House at that time in Pall-Mall . Some Years afterwards, he was a Wine-Merchant, and dealt for many Thousands per Annum to France; at which time, he said, (tho' since reduc'd) the Children walk'd the Streets with a Footman, or two after them. But his Father afterwards, thro' Misfortunes and Losses failing in the World, was oblig'd to leave his Family and go into Holland. Upon which this unhappy Son John was taken by the French Society, in order to his being put Apprentice, but instead thereof, was put to a Captain of a Man of War , being then very Young. Tho' he was several Years at Sea, he had the Fortune, he said, never to be in any, even the slightest Engagement, nor to have any one with him damag'd. Adding, that he was in the Essex when the Spanish Ships where taken in the Mediterranean, but that Victory was so easily obtain'd, and there was so little need of the Ship he was in, that he could not properly say he was then in any Fight. Afterwards, returning into the British Channel, he was turn'd over into the Elizabeth Man of War, in which he went under Sir John Norris into the Baltick ; but the Muscovite Ships not daring to Face the English at Sea, and it being judg'd by the Admiral impracticable to attack them in their good Harbour of Revel, he also return'd from thence, without having the Happiness, he said, of being in an Engagement. After he return'd home, he said, he was to have been Book-keeper to a Merchant in Tower-Street ; but not having Patience to perfect himself in Arithmetick, and being of too busy a Nature to be still and quiet even one Day; as there was not Employment ready cut out to his Hands, he easily fell in with some who at a Publick-House in Holbourn talk'd to him, at first in a Jesting way, of going like Gentlemen on the Highway. But he added, that he believ'd a vast Quarrel that he then had with his Companion, would have diverted him from those Vicious Pursuits, if a Destiny had not over-rul'd his Actions. He and Blueskin, he said, robb'd often on the other Side of the Thames, in Kent , or Sussex Road . In particular, about the beginning of October last, they stop'd (I think) the Camberwell Stage-Coach, near Stoke-Newington , going from London, about 6 o'Clock in the Evening; there being one Lady, and four or five Gentlemen, they desir'd them not to frighten the Lady, for she was with Child; upon which, they did not search any one, but holding a Hat, took what was put into it; which he thought by the Quantity had been a great Sum of Money, but found afterwards 'twas mostly Farthings, unless his Companion had cheated him of part, which Trick he had before, he said, play'd him. But they heard afterwards that there were several Hundred Pounds about the Coach. He added, that in the same Road, they stop'd a Gentlewoman alone in a Coach, who had a large Basket of Cakes or Buns, three or four of which he took; Blueskin searches her, but had nothing from her: He said farther, that had it been a Man, he would far'd badly; for she struck them, he said, on the Face, and us'd them very roughly; but that as she was a Woman, they let her go, and got nothing of her. He, also said, they went on Black-Heath three or four Times to Rob; but meeting with no Adventures there, they quitted that Road, and went where there was more Danger, and more Prospect of Profit. On a Sunday Night in October, they met a Coach coming from Kensington Gravel-pits , two Young Ladies in the Coach and a little Miss; bidding the Coachman and the Footman go on the other Side the Ditch, they robb'd the young Ladies of about 10 s. in Money, two Necklaces, of a Girdle-Buckle which they broke off, and of the Effigies of a Man, which they thought had been of solid Silver, but selling it afterwards in Newtners-Lane , he could make but very little of it. He said that he had Reason to fancy, that the Footman, whom they order'd to go over the Ditch, or they'd shoot him, had two Watches about them. He here acquainted me with more Robberies than I have leisure now to recount. But some I shall mention, as it may perhaps be some satisfaction to the Persons robb'd, tho' it can be no Advantage to them. About the 1st, or 2d of December last, they robb'd a single Gentleman in a Coach, on the Hampstead Road , he having no Watch, they took his Money, which was not quite 30 s. but scorn'd he said at any time to take any Apparel, tho' never so good. About 7 Days after, they robb'd a Butcher on Horseback, on the same Road, who told them he had sold two Lambs, and they took the Money for them, being about Twenty eight Shillings, but the Prisoner added, that the Butcher being saucy, they took from him his Great Coat, not for the value of it, and he believ'd that they should have been rougher with him, but that this John Levee knew a Jew's Coach, which was coming, his Father having lived by the Exchange; and thought it proper to lead his Companion another way, than to rob that Coach, with those in it who knew him. As to the Night, they robb'd Mr. Young, and Colonel Cope; he said, that before they attempted those Gentlemen, this John Levee stop'd a Man on Horseback, but his Foot slipping just as he laid hold of the Bridle, the Man rode away, he fired a Pistol after him, intending to have kill'd his Horse, but the Pistol miss'd Fire. Then came riding along, on the full speed, three Men, inform'd of what had past, he suppos'd, by the Man who escap'd: But they knowing they could not stop them all three; and seeing a Chariot approaching, they let the Horsemen pass unmolested, that Chariot being Mr. Youngs's, they robb'd it, as appear'd upon their Tryals: But this John Levee took Notice, that those two Gentlemen he believ'd might then have taken him, for he was in the Chariot without any Arms, having given away his Pistol to his Companion; and Blueskin being on the other side the Ditch, but that he offer'd nothing rough or uncivil to them. Adding, that he would have sent the Cornelian Ring to the corner House in Bloomsbury-Square the next Day, as one of the Gentlemen desir'd, but his Companion, as he said, would not agree to it. The same Night, he said, they met a poor Man and took his Horse out of the Road, where was 2 Haycocks, because the Moon was so bright they could not stand in the Highway; that behind the Haycock they rifled him, but found but two Shillings some Farthings: That they were going to bind him for having so little; but he complaining that he was very sick, they help'd him again on Horseback, because he was unable to get up himself, and returned him his Money, and led his Horse safe into the Road again. These are most of the Robberries which he could remember, except those 4, for which he was Indicted. He said, he never us'd any Man cruelly, but Simon Betts , whose Eye he beat quite out with his Pistol; because the said Betts, as this John Levee affirm'd, rashly struck him several Blows with an Oaken Stick. As to the Behaviour of this unhappy Man, it was quite different from it self; for at first he was undaunted and bold; but afterwards was as calm, as serious, and as earnest in his Devotions, as any one I ever saw in that Condition. He said, before he dy'd, that he hop'd he had fought the good Fight, as formerly against innocent Men, so now against Satan, and evil Spirits. The Sacrament he receiv'd with a great deal of Devotion. and excited his Companions to do the same. 3. RICHARD OAKEY , was Indicted for, and Convicted of the same Robbery committed on the Persons of William Young , Esq; and Col. Cope, and also of another Robbery. He was a London er, about 25 Years old; put Apprentice to a Taylor ; but his Master failing, at the End of two Years, he betook himself, he said, to Street Robberies for several Years, and robb'd he believ'd above a Hundred Women of their Pockets; for if they had two or three Men with them he feared not to take up their upper Petticoat, and to cut off their Pocket, tripping them down at the same time; and being very well dress'd, he only step'd on the other side of the Way, and walk'd on, and was not suspected. He took to this way he said, when he was but a Boy; and at length had a Woman, who us'd to stand close to, or run against the Person he robb'd, while he robb'd her; or sometimes to catch the Woman fast round the two Arms behind, crying out, that a Coach would run over her, while this Oakey cut off her Pocket; but that Woman was kill'd in a bad House, he said, he believ'd by one of her Bullies, to whom she had given the soul Disease; but the People of the House, fearing to come themselves into Trouble, (because several Neighbours would Witness that Murder was frequently cry'd out in that House) smothered up the Matter, and none of her Relations to this Day, knew what became of her. After he had long prosper'd, he said, in this Way; he thought to undertake a higher way of Robbing; but he second House that he broke open with two others, was in Southwark , near the Mint , from whence they took Calamancoe, value 22 Pound; and being apprehended, he was made an Evidence, and his two Companions were convicted at Kingston Assizes; but one receiving a Pardon, the other only was executed, whose Name was Harvey. This unsuccessful beginning made him at once forsake his intended Course of Housebreaking, and return to Street-Robberies, in which one they call'd Will the Sailor was assistant to him, and sometimes wore a very long Sword, and pick'd Quarrels with single Gentlemen, without Swords, that engaging with them, Oakey might run away with their Hats, or Wigs, or Swords, during the Skirmish. But that Fellow forsaking him, he fell into Acquaintance with Reading, Hawes, Milksop, Lincoln, Wilkinson, and others, all executed for Robberies on the Hampstead Road , he mention'd about 20 Robberies he was in; and added, that there was scarce a Robbery committed by them, but he was either concern'd in it, or was employ'd the mean time by them in selling Goods, getting, and cleaning Pistols, or the like, in London, and had some part of their Booty; for Nathanel Hawes , he said, us'd to tell him, he was too little of Body for a Hero. Being ask'd, if Wilkinson was not a cruel Fellow in his Roberies, he would not own that he ever, except once, bound or abus'd those he robb'd, and that he struck a Man, whom he robb'd near Highgate , a cross the Shoulder, with the Handle of the Man's own Whip, &c. He added, that he robb'd a Person, who liv'd at the farther End of Grays-Inn-Lane , whose Name he thought was Seats, along with Robert Wilkinson , for which the said Wilkinson was try'd, but the Person robb'd could not bear Witness against him. Before he dyed, being perfectly destitute of all Expectations of Life, he set himself seriously to prepare for a future State; never miss'd the Prayers in the Chapel, and (as I was told) delighted to get up three or four times in the Night with the Rest, as their Custom was, to go to Prayers together, and to sing Psalms; they being so often called upon to their Duty by a Person who went into the Place with them, for that Purpose. 4. MATTHEW FLOOD , who was also Convicted of the same Robbery, with John Levee , and Richard Oakey . He was about 25 Years old, born in the Parish of St. Pauls Shadwell , of honest and reputable Parents; and was put Apprentice to a Lighterman , but his Master agreed to his going from him some time ago. He had been but about three Months on the Highway with J. Blake, John Levee , &c. But acknowledged he justly deserv'd Death, and should willingly resign to Death, if the Pardon he expected did not arrive. He appeared very serious and thoughtful, setting earnestly about his Duty, and receiving the Sacrament with a particular Concern, the Morning before he suffer'd. At the Place of Execution. Matthew Flood , said he intended to have spoken to the People concerning one James Reps , Convicted of stealing some Malt, by his own Confession, (his Mark being set to it,) but finding he had not Spirits to speak, he beg'd earnestly that I would take Notice of it; for that he and one who is transported, took the four Quarters of Malt from a Barge near Temple Stairs , and sold it to a Man, who keeps an Ale-house over-against Chelsea Colledge. This Malefactor, and Charles Weaver were very Serious and Devout at the time of their Deaths; but Charles Weaver spoke to the People, denying his Offence. Richard Oakey said, what most concern'd him, was, that about 8 Months ago, in Cornhil , when he robb'd a Woman of her Pocket (in which was 16 or 17 Guineas, two Guineas loose, and a Coal, and two God Rings) he burnt a WILL with he found among other Papers, and he believed would be greatly detrimental to her. John Levee said, he robb'd a Gentleman alone in a Hackney Coach of about 28 s. between the Turnpike and Tyburn . After I had pray'd by them, he spoke to the People, affirming, that T. James declared to him, that he did not sell two Gold Watches to one Gretrix, but to another Person. After he had evinced a strange Anger and Passion, that his Hands must be tyed like the others, and that his Cap must be pulled over his Face, he was forced to submit to the same Fate with the Rest of them. This is all the Account to be given of the MALEFACTORS, By T. PURNEY, Ordinary, and Chaplain. LONDON : Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , a little below Bridewell-Bridge , in Black-Fryers .

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The Confessions, Behaviour, and dying Speeches, of the Criminals that were Executed at Tyburn the Sixth of September, 1700. DEvereux Pheasant , born in London , confest the Crimes for which he was Condemn'd, viz. Felony and Burglary. Acknowledged also that he had been in Jayl before, being one of those that broke out last Christmas, at which time he had been a Convict for a Twelve-month. Being desired to declare all the other Robberies and Wickednesses he had committed, there was no engaging him to confess any otherwise, than that he was once besides taken up upon suspition, and suffered for it, because he was taken in the Company of those that did the Fact; And that he for his part had left his Wife, but it was as he believed upon a just Account, because she kept Company with another Man. This gave occasion in the first place to remark, That granting what he said was true, it ought to have been a warning to him to avoid ill Company for the future, when he had suffered so much by it before, and that sure, he, of all Men, should have detested Robbery, when the Providence of God had permitted him to undergo so much Affliction for but being in the Company of Thieves and Robbers; But he was to take care that what he charged upon his Companions, was not really chargeable upon himself too; God knew the truth of what he said, and there was no dallying with Omnipotence. He acknowleged all this in a very decent manner, and desired withal, my Thoughts of his parting with his Wife, for that created him some disturbance, but he supposed it was groundless. I then observed, First, That Men sometimes take offence where there was no offence given, and if that was his Case, he had reason to be troubled, and the more, because the offence was of that nature as to make a Separation betwixt Man and Wife. But then, Secondly, if he was really satisfied in his own Conscience that the Offence was justly taken, I durst assure him, that what he did in that respect was no Sin, provided he had no other Antipathy than what arose from that Ground. For in the Case of Adultery our Saviour allowed it. This gave him satisfaction, and put an end to his Discourse; for he was a Man of a close Temper, and of few Words, and a Countenance Melancholly to the last degree: Tho' this I must say of him, his Countenance was but suited to his sad Condition; and having meekness of Behaviour, and a regular Devotion to attend it throughout, we may humbly hope that it was so far from being a Fault, 'twas his Vertue and his Happiness. All that were to be wished, he had confest particularly his crying Wickednesses, and not lessened and concealed them, and then there had been nothing wanting to shew the sincerity of his Heart. II. Walter Terry , born in Bishopsgate-street , under the same Condemnation for the same Crime, besides another for which he was tried and Convicted. After a particular Application, as was needful to a Person of his Surliness and Obstinacy, he gave this following Account of his Life. That he had been Coachman to several Persons of Quality, and had been also Master of a Hackney Coach himself, and might have lived very happily had not he fell into bad Company. But having once got that, that prov'd his ruin: For that drew him on to break the Sabbath, to Curse, to Swear, to Drink, to commit all manner of Debauchery, amongst the rest, to Theive and Steal to maintain the expence of it, particularly to steal from a House by Stocks-Market one piece of Cloth, and another of Serge, which was done about 5 Months since; to take out of a Court in Throckmorton street , a Silver Tankard and a Silver Porringer, about the same time. Besides the two Robberies for which he suffered, and another that brought him to Prison once before. Thus far he went with an indifferent Calmness; but then nothing could smooth him into Temper till we entred on another Subject, and that was the representing before him the nature and ill Consequences of keeping wicked Company, That it corrupts a Man's Morals, alters his Complexion, and infatuates him to that Degree, till he's brought to the Gallows, and what is beyond all, the damnation of Hell; A Word that made him wish at least, that he had been wiser. And gave me opportunity to lay also before him the necessity of discovering all his Accomplices; for it was not enough to reveal all his own Robberies, and take shame to himself for them, but if he meant to do all the good he could whilst he lived, in lieu of the evil he had done, 'twas certainly his Duty to discover them. This made him at first absolutely to despise any such Advice, but then after a little cool, he came to consider how this could be? For was he to betray his Friend? 'twas enough for him to suffer himself, and not to bring others into the same snare. Whereupon I observed to him, First, That what he thus discover'd cou'd be of no disadvantage to his Friends, he being under the Sentence of Condemnation, and consequently what he affirm'd being not valid in Law. Secondly, That it might be of advantage to them, so as to reclaim them, being conscious to themselves they are the Persons pointed at. And Thirdly, that I for my part should make no other use of it, than either Personally, or by Letter, to beg them to be Reform'd, and Fourthly, that whatsoever might be the Consequence, he was bound in Conscience to discover them; for if he was sorrowful for the Evil he himself had done, there was no other way to demonstrate his Sorrow but by preventing, to his Power, the evil that may be done by others. And how could this Morally be prevented but by such a Discovery? All which obliged him to confess a whole Gang of his Accomplices both Men and Women, the Names they go by, and the Places where they may be found. If any such chance to read this Paper, they are desired to take Example, and be wise and sober in time, especially the Buyers and Receivers of stoln Goods, who know them to be such; for tho' they may think themselves as honest as their Neighbours, because they are not actually in the Robberies, yet when they remember that there's a Proverb against them, The Receiver is as bad as the Thief, for were there no Receivers there would be no Theives; this must make them hate such base dishonest ways, unless they can be also deaf to the Cries of Condemn'd Wretches, who lay the fault even of their own Ruin at their Doors: For such was the Case of the Person here before us, and he spake it with an air of Truth. Would to God all his other Behaviour had as much an Air of Repentance and Sobriety! III. John Harold , of the Parish of St. Giles without Cripplegate , Convicted twice for two Felonies and two Burglaries. Being examined about his Life and Conversation, he reply'd at first, with a peculiar Sourness, I have nothing to Confess, nor nothing will. The reason, because he would have as little as possible to reflect upon his Wife and Family. But upon proper Discourse, as, That it would be a greater Reflection upon his Relations should he die in Obstinacy and Impenitence; That the manner of his Death was not the consideration, all his business was with the Thief upon the Cross to make a Penitent and Holy end; That for his Crimes they were of a publick Nature, and therefore his Confession ought to be as publick; That they had given offence to the Church of God, and where the Crime is publick, the Acknowledgment ought to be so; That therefore David's Adultery and Murder is left on publick Record, and he is perpetually praying, Deliver me from Blood guiltiness, O God! And should not we who have David's Failings do all we are able to have David's Repentance? All this melted him into Tears, and made him sorrowfully acknowledge, that he had been in two or three Robberies, but it was mere necessity drove him to it, having married an honest Woman whom he was unwilling shou'd starve before his Face. This made me reply with some concern, 'twas a strange Necessity that should make a Man rob, and so destroy both Soul and Body, without God's great Mercy; That if he had an honest Woman she would chuse any thing rather than put him upon that; that this was the worst pretence that could be, because every Body knows that the Providence of God will always assist them with Necessaries, who endeavour for an honest Livelihood. The result was, he wept even Floods of Tears as an Argument of his Conviction, and at the same time took of his Wife this solemn Farewell, Take care not to be drawn away, but serve and please God, and take warning by my fall. A Farewell so much the more considerable, because out of the Mouth of a Thief and Robber, it being even in such a Man's Judgment the best way to lead an honest Life. IV. John Bedley , born in Ireland , 26 years of Age, was a Soldier for some time, but upon disbanding of the Army fell into bad Company, which brought him to destruction. He confest he was in the Robbery for which he died, but cared not to talk much concerning it, nor of any thing else. Being urged to discover the Condition of his Soul he seem'd to represent that in a frer Character than suited his Condition, and this made me entreat him to consider what he said, and not deceive himself, for God he could not deceive. The effect was Seriousness and Thinking, and indeed his whole Carriage under his sad Circumstances was in some measure an Argument of both. V. William Goff , born in the Bishoprick of Durham , 23 years old, condemned for the same Crime with Bedley, confest he was the Person that stood upon Bedley's Shoulders, by the help whereof he got into the Belcony Room, the Belcony Door being open. He acknowledged he had been in three Robberies, and thrice in Prison for it; but for any other sort of Confession he could not be prevailed with to make any; whether that proceeded from a carelesness to consider, or Peevishness of Temper, or a principle of Conscience, must be left to God, who alone knows the Heart; not but that it must be owned, he gave too much ground to imagine the former to be the Cause and too little to suppose any thing of the latter. VI. John King , born near Bedford , 23 years of Age, Condemn'd for Felony and Burglary, confest the Crime for which he suffered, but he humbly hoped for Mercy from God, Poverty and great want being the Motive to it. But that I told him could be no excuse for his Crime, for a Man ought to be honest be he never so poor, for if he once ceases to be so, he acts contrary to the Will of God, and nothing can excuse the horrible wickedness; upon this he exprest his sorrow with abundance of Tears, but was so Sick that he was not able to continue in Discourse. Not but that he made it his constant business to pray and Weep, maugre the bad Example of some about him; and to shew his Sincerity, made a shift also to get to Chappel the Day before, and the Morning he died. VII. John Tackerbury , Born in Cornwal , after much Argument, confest he was in the Robbery for which he Suffer'd Death; and owned also, that he had been in Jayl once before. But for his Repentance and Sincerity of Heart the only Test of it in Persons under his circumstances, I must take leave to express my Fears about that, when this very Person was so unwise the day before he Died, to send for a Woman, under pretense he was Espoused to her, whereas it appeared, she was only one, with whom he had kept Company. I endeavorr'd to make, him sensible of this, but its much to be fear'd, the Success fell short of the endeavour. VIII. John Laing , Born in Scotland , gave this Account of his barbarous Fact. That the Woman whom he Wounded and Robb'd, was a Neighbours Child in his Country, had been his Company keeper for 6 Months, was entrusted by him with things of Value, which she Disposed of in his Absence, and forsook him to follow another; upon which meeting her accidentally in the Street, being Mad with Resentment, and Drunk with Liquour, he seized upon her Head-Clothes, and gave her as he said he wou'd, an Whore's Mark for he almost Cut off her Nose and Gash'd her Cheek in that terrible manner as is not to be exprest. I laid before him the Inhumanity of the Action. Shew'd him first, That he had no Right over her, to strike her in that manner. Secondly, That since as he pretended she wou'd not go and Live with him again, he ought to have been so far form Seizing her, that Charity obliged him to conclude she was now sensible of her Wickedness, and would commit it no more. And Thirdly, That he now saw the lamentable Effect of Living with a Woman without the Sacred Bond of Marriage, that certainly he wou'd therefore Repent of it till the very last moment of his Life. To all which he replied in such a becoming manner as gave great hopes of the Sincerity of his Soul. That it was very true he had no Right to Strike her, and the Thoughts of it overwhelm'd him with Horror and Confusion. That for his belief of her being turn'd Honest, he presumed there was no Room for that, having proof to the contrary. And that for Living with her, without the Sacred Tie of Marriage, he Repented of that from his very Heart and were it to do again, wou'd not do it for the World. Not but that he owned he formerly argued as some of his own Profession does, That being a common Souldier , and consequently unable to Maintain a Wife, he inferr'd the other the better way. But I observed to him that sure now that humour would Vanish, when his Deplorable Fate is before their Eyes, and that saying of the Apostle is once Considered, 'Tis better to Marry than to Burn. I entreated him in the next place to call to Remembrance all his other Sins and take Shame to himself in this World, that God might, if it were his Blessed Will, have Mercy on his Soul in the next. He openly declared that for Sabbath-breaking, Drunkenness and Bad Company he had exceeded in the Commission of those Vices beyond all measure; but for Robbery he had never so much as attempted it but at 13 Years of Age and now the Head-Clothes, which he took from the Woman whom he Wounded so mercilesly. And for Murder he acknowledg'd he had once committed that but it was in a Quarrel. I then remark'd, the Justice of Heaven had now met with him, and he was therefore to give God the Glory. He shewed himself very sensible of it, and in all respects behaved himself as a Penitent. IX. Edward Fowler , born as he said in Ireland , but one who followed the Trade of Robbing for nine Years here in London . He was condemned for Felony and Burglary. He confest he had a hand in the Fact, and was guilty of others without Number, particularly of a Crime of the deepest die, and that was Murder, committed on the Road to Acton , about 6 Years since, upon a poor Carter, with whom he had agreed to Travel to that Place. Till this was discovered he laboured under the greatest uneasiness of of Mind, Swore, Cursed, and valued neither Heaven nor Hell, but afterwards grew into a more quiet Temper, especially as he drew nearer to his end. X. John Wheeler , born in Oxford , 24 Years of Age, first raved and tared like a mad Man, and then despaired of God's Mercies, as if he had not time enough to prepare for Eternity, and therefore he would not trouble himself about it. But upon reasoning the Case, that a wise Man would make as good use of the short time as he could, that 'twas true his Case was that of a Death Bed Repentance, but then it was not desperate, tho' it was dangerous; for the penitent Thief was saved at the last Hour, and he could not be sure he should not be saved. It behoved him therefore to try the Experiment, it being the best thing after all. This wrought its proper effect, and had it not been for a violence of Passion, and a Spirit that swelled beyond its bounds, there could be nothing wanting to compleat the Penitent. After this they were Exhorted to partake of the Blessed Sacrament before they Died. Accordingly 6 of them did receive, but 4 did not; the Reason, because by their ill Conduct they shewed themselves uncapable of it, and by their Ignorance, that they did not discern the Lord's Body. On Fryday the 6th of September, 1700. These following Persons were conveyed to the Place of Execution: Devereux Pheasant , Walter Terry , John Laing , William Goff , John Wheeler , Edward Fowler , William King , John Tackerbury , John Bedley , John Harrold . Being come to the fatal Place, it fetch'd Tears from their Eyes, Cries from their Tongues, and Groans from their Hearts; such Tears, such Cries, and such Groans, as shew'd them sensible of another World. As for what was delivered at the Tree, there was nothing material, but a Request of Wheeler, to clear the Reputation of his Father and Mother in Law, they being, as he affirmed, not any cause of his Overthrow. They all attended the great Duty of Prayer to the very last, Singing of Psalms, and Crying unto God. And 'tis pity such a pious Death had not been blest with as Holy a Life. These following Persons are Reprieved, James Grigson , John Bird , Thomas Bird , Mary Jones , Rebecca Maud , and John Peirce . The Execution of Martha Bailey is suspended for some longer time. This is the Account I have to give of this Sessions. R. Wykes, Ordinary. London. Printed for E. Mallet, at the Hat and Hawk in Bride-Lane. 1700.

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THE Ordinary of Newgate's ACCOUNT OF THE Life, Conversation, Birth and Education, OF Thomas Ellis , and Mary Goddard . Who were Executed at Tyburn , on Wednesday, the Third of March, 1707/1708. WITH The most Remarkable Passages of their whole Lives and Wicked Actions, from the time of their Birth, to their untimely Death; as also their Tryal, Examination, Conviction and Condemnation, at the Old-Bayly, their Behaviour in Newgate, their Confession, and True Dying-Speeches, at the Place of Execution. Licensed according to Order. LONDON: Printed by H. Hills, in Black-fryars, near the Waterside. 1708. The Life and Conversation, Birth and Education of Thomas Ellis , and Mary Goddard , &c. AT the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer and Goal delivery of Newgate, held for the City of London, and County of Middlesex, at the Old-Bayly, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 26th and 27th of February last, Sentence of Death pass'd upon Thomas Ellis , Ann Simmons , Deborah Churchill , and Mary Goddard . On the Lord's Day following I Preach'd to them twice, in order to prepare them for another World, and took the Portion of Scripture for my Text, from the 28th Chapter of Proverbs, and the 13th Verse. He that covereth his Sins shall not Prosper, but whosoever forsaketh them shall have Mercy. In handling them, I I. Explain'd the Nature of Sin, and the Guilt Contracted by it. II. I enter'd into the Consequences that attended it and prov'd from Holy Writ, that the Sinner Ignominious in this Life, and Eternally Miserable without due Repentance in the next; an tho' he may flourish like a Bay-Tree, in his Tem poral Concerns, he is lost to all Eternity in his Spiritual, without petitioning for Mercy, and preparing himself with an Humble and Contrite Heart, for the acceptance of it. III. Having shewn them what Sin was, and represented it to them in its blackest Colours, I shew'd them what it was to forsake it, what Methods they ought to take for so Holy a Purpose; and what an Abhorrence they should entertain of so Detestable a thing as offending the great Governour of all things; The Creator of Heaven and Earth, by Wicked and Ungodly Practices. IV, and Lastly, I applied the Consolation and Mercy to them, and dwelt some time upon the Conditions by which they were to expect it, and exhorted them to forsake Sin, by a Repentance not to be Repented of, by an open and hearty Confession of their Manifold Wickednesses, by a Discovery of such as had been Confederates with them, and by Imploring the Pardon of that God whose Mercy is over all his Works, and is sure to such as seek it according to the prescribed Methods in his Holy Word, &c. On Monday the First of March, which was the Day following the Dead-Warrant came down, which order'd only Thomas Ellis and Mary Goddard for Execution, Deborah Churchill being respited by a Reprieve till she should be deliver'd of a Child, which a Midwife had given her Oath she was quick of, and Anne Simmons , by reason of her great Age, and Her Majesties Compassion: Tho', for the Benefit of others, I shall proceed to their Behaviour and confession under the Sentence of death with the two others, that are the melancholy Occasion of this Paper. I. Thomas Ellis , Condemn'd for breaking open the Dwelling-house of Sir Miles Hicks , of St. Peters Pauls Wharf , in the Night-time, and taking from thence two Silver hilted Swords, a Hanger, a Cloth Coat, two Pistols, a Bever Hat, with other things. He told me that he was about 32 Years of Age, that he was born of honest Parents, who put him Apprentice to a Poulterer , in which Occupation he behav'd himself honestly to the good liking of his Master and all that had any Concerns with him, till his Acquaintance with John Hall , and Stephen Bunch , two Criminals lately executed for Felony and Burglary, brought him to commit such Crimes as he stood Convicted for. He confess'd he had been an Old Offender, and had formerly receiv'd Mercy, but not living up to the Conditions of it, he had justly incurr'd the Punishment he was to suffer, by returning with the Dog to his Vomit, and keeping his old Acquaintance Company. He seem'd to be much concern'd for the many Robberies he had been Guilty of; and said, Nothing griev'd him more than that he was incapable of making Restitution: So that I must write him down for a hearty Penitent. II. Mary Goddard , Convicted and Condemn'd for making an Assault on Jane Gregory , and taking from her Five Shillings in Money, the Money of said Gregory, and one nry Moult, on the 10th of December last, &c. she was about 37 years of Age: That her Father was a Weaver in Chippinnorton , in Oxford re; and that being desirous of seeing London , left her Friends, and put her self Servant to a rcer in the Strand : That she behav'd her self the good liking of those she serv'd, till getting quainted with the aforesaid Thomas Ellis , for ose Wife she had pass'd for some years, she turned op-lifter; for which Crime she had formerly rev'd Sentence of Death; she continued the same cked Practice, which brought her some time since the Work-House in Bishop's-gate-street , where committed the Crime for which she was to die III. Deborah Churchill , Condemn'd for Aiding Richard Hunt , William Lewis , and John Boy , in e Murder of Martin Ware , by giving him several Mortal Wounds with a Rapier, on the 12th of January last, of which he instantly dyed, said, she as in the 26th year of her Age, That her Parents ing when she was young, she was left to the Care an Uncle at Five years Old, who not shewing at Regard to her Education, as he ought to have one, she took her leave of him at Fifteen, after having been enticed by a Neighbour's Son, that got er with Child, she came up to London , where he got acquainted with a Bawd in great Wild-reet, who made Money of her, for the Service of he Unclean; and that she had continu'd in that Course of Lewdness, till her Commitment to the eem heartily Penitent, and solv'd for an Amendment, should God spare Life, which I hope he has done, to forward so ligious a Purpose. IV. Anne Simmons alias Smith , of the Parish Stepney , Condemn'd for privately Stealing from the Person, of Hester Bourn , on the 17th January last; She said that she was 60 Years of and born of very honest Parents, who dying w she was young, bequeathed her to the Care of Parish, by whom she was put an Apprentice Servant to a Farmer . But that she being prompted the Lust of the Flesh, and having had to do w several Young Men came to London : Where fing into evil Company, she got acquainted w Mary Raby , who was Executed some Years sin who initiated her in that wicked Art of Picki Pockets, which she had continu'd for Thirty Yea She seem'd extreamly desirous to make Reparatio which I hope she has done through, the Mercy her Saviour. On Wednesday the 3d of March, being appointed for the Execution of Thomas Ellis , and Mry Goddard, I attended them in the Chappel Newgate , where not only these two, but all th lay under Condemnation were present. viz. Mr. Gregg, Mr. Maugridge, and the other two Women who are Repriev'd; I there earnestly press'd the to pray heartily that God would soften their harened Hearts, and bring them to a serious and heaty Repentance of all the former Wickednesses the committed, which they did with great Ferven and Devotion; insomuch that they press'd me to minister the Holy Sacrament; which I perform'd rdingly; and afterwards expounded to them Holy Scriptures, and again exhorted them to upon their Redeemer for Mercy upon their Souls. After which they were convey'd by the Sheriffs cers in a Cart to Tyburn, where I attended them he last. aid before them the little Time that was be them and the Dark Night of Eternity, eary desiring them to improve every moment to Souls Advantage, and to cry mightily to that who was able to save them at the last Moment true Repentance, through the Merits of a Cru Saviour. I exhorted them to stir up their ts to God more and more to clear their Conces, and to discover any thing they knew t be of use to the World. They acknowledged were Guilty of the Facts for which they were to Suffer. They desired all Spectators to take ing by them, and to pray for them; wishing all that knew them would become wiser and r by their shameful Death, so as they might ome to the same Condemnation. Ellis said he een very Wicked, and done much Mischief; he hoped God had forgiven him, and would Mercy upon his Soul. He begged Pardon of hom he had injur'd, and freely forgave those had done him any wrong. Mary Goddard bitterly for the Sins of her Life, acknowledg ing the Fact for which she was now to suffer; desired the People to pray for her, and let this shameful End be an Example for all such who fl the tender Mercies of God, and follow their Vitious Course of Life; for, said she, by keep Bad Company, and Prophaning the Lord's- hath been the Cause of my coming to this untin Death. When I had perform'd the Offices resite for my Function, and sung a penitential Psa I wished them a happy Passage out of this Life a better, and recommended their Souls to G boundless Mercy in Christ. Then they pray'd some minutes by themselves, and then were tur off; calling upon God all the while to have M upon their Souls, and open the Gate of Heaven them. This is all the Account I can give here of t Malefactors, Paul Lorain , Ordin Wednesday, March 3.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were Executed at TYBURN, On FRIDAY the 3d of August. BEING THE FIFTH EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon . MICAJAH PERRY , Esq ; Number V. For the said Year. LONDON : Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M,DCC,XXXIX. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-delivery of Newgate, held (before the Rt. Hon . Micajah Perry , Esq ; Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Rt. Hon. Lord Chief Baron Comyns; the Hon. Mr. Justice Chapple; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London, and Others his Majesty's Justices for the said City, and Justices of Jail delivery of Newgate, for the City of London and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday,Thursday, andFriday, the 18th, 19th, and 20th of July, 1739, and in the Thirteenth Year of his Majesty's Reign.Four Men, viz. Francis Trumble , George Broderick , Thomas Bridge , and David Roberts , and one Woman, viz. Sarah Kingman ; were by the Jury convicted of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. While under Sentence, they had Instructions given them, suitable to their respective Cases, in Order to bring them to a Sense of their Guilt, and to a hearty Repentance for the many heinous Sins of their Lives: They were admonished to consider that we are all by Nature Enemies to God, and consequently obnoxious to divine Wroth and Vengeance, and therefore they were to repent of that original Guilt, from which all actual Sins proceed, and with the Psalmist David, so confess, that thy were conceived in Sin, and brought forth in In quity. They were instructed in the necessity of becoming Subjects capable of receiving divine Grace, and of living Holy as God is Holy, and blameless of all Life and Conversation, and to lament over the many notorious Sins of their Lives, which had now brought down upon them those greievous Punishments they were under; they were likewise advised to admire the infinite Love of God in sending his Son to dye for Sinners, and to make Satisfaction to the offended Justice of God. They were intreated to believe in Christ as our only Saviour, with that Faith which worketh by Love, and bringeth forth Obedience, Holiness and Virtue, so their Sins might be blotted out when the Time of Refreshing shall come from the Presence of the Lord. One of them, Thomas Bridge , having been guilty of a barbarous and cruel Murder upon his own Wife, was instructted in the heinous Nature of his horrid Crime, that it was an usurping upon the Property of Almighty God, who is the Sovereign Lord of the Life and the Death of his Creatures; I kill and I make alive, saith God himself. That his Crime was the greater, in as much as the poor Creature on whom the Fact was committed, had no Time to lft up her Eyes to Heaven, or to implore Forgiveness of her Sins: He was advised seriously to consider these Things, and what a terrible Thing it is to fall into the Hands of the living God, and to improve his few remaining Moments in devoutly and sincerly praying to God, that he may be washed from all his Sins, but especially from that heinous Sin of Blood-guiltiness, in the Blood of Jesus, which speaks much better Things than than of Abel. He was also put in Mind that the nearer the Relation is to whom an Injury is done, so much the greater the Sin must needs be: That it was a horrid aggravation of his Guilt, that the Fact was committed upon his Wife,-one whom by all Laws, both humane and divine, he was obliged to defend and protect. The rest of them had suitable Instructions, and were informed, how great a Crime it was to injure their Neighbours in their Right and Property; and that if such irregularities were allowed, and were not punished, all order and Society between Man and Man, would be interrupted, and the World would quickly be reduced to Anarchy and Confusion. David Roberts , convicted of High-Treason in diminishing the current Coin, or Guineas; tho' he was not guilty of openly robbing any particular Person, yet it was represented to him, that his Sin was greater than if he had committed private Robberies, because diminishing the King's Coin, and Guineas was a Crime against the whole Nation, and tended to the general Inconvinience to the whole Kingdom. They having been early dedicated to God in Baptism, wherein we deny all ungodliness and worldly Lusts, promising to obey God's holy Laws and Commandments, and having broken these solemn Vows and Engagements in innumerable Instances, were exhorted to renew their baptismal Vows and Engagements, by pertaking in the blessed Sacrament of our Lords last Supper, wherein we have the Death and Sufferings of our Lord Jesus represented in a visible and lively manner, and in which blessed Sacrament we have a sure Pledge and Symbol of eternal Life, if we truely conform our Lives to the precepts and Gospel of Jesus Christ. When these and many other exhortations were given, they all attended in Chapel, excepting Francis Trumble , who was born and bred a Quaker, and he being very sick, weak and disordered in his Senses, was not able to come to Chapple, nor scarcely to speak to any. His Disorder increased with his Confinement, and when he was let out in the Press-yard for a little Air, he look'd wild, and star'd, but spoke nothing. He continues in so weak and so unhappy a Frame of Mind, that he was not able to give any Account of himself, only in general Terms he promiseth to be more circumspect for the future, if his Life should be spared, and said he truly repented of the Crime he had committed. Upon Thursday July 27, the Report of these Malefactors was made to his Majesty in Council, when his Majesty was graciously pleased to reprieve, Francis Trumball , who was convicted for assaulting and robbing Mr. Brown of a Silver Watch, in a Field near Hackney-Downs , and Sarah Kingman , convicted for privately stealing 3 s from the Person of Moses Wheeler , at the George Ale-house in Queen-street . The remaining three, viz. George Broderick , Thomas Bridge , and David Roberts were order'd for Execution. Thomas Bridge was indicted for that he not having the Fear of God before his Eyes, but mov'd by the Instigation of the Devil, upon the 5th Day of June, in and upon Mary his Wife , did make an Assault, and with a certain Knife, her the said Mary, in and upon the left part of the Breast, near the left Pap, did strike and stab, giving her a mortal Wound of the breadth of one Inch, and the Depth of three Inches, of which Wound she instantly died. 1. Thomas Bridge , about 53 Years of Age, born of honest, creditable Parents in London , who gave him so good an Education, that he once understood Latin and Greek, and was in other Respects accomplished for Business; when he was of Age he was put Apprentice to a Surgeons Instrument-maker , and he serv'd his Time honestly to the Satisfaction of his Master and Friends When he was out of his Time he set up for himself, and was in a very good Way of Business; then he marry'd a Widow, who proved disagreeable to him, on Account of her Age, he being then much younger than she; this occasion'd a mutual indifference to each other, and was the Cause of his forming a Resolution to go Abroad, in order to advance his Fortune; and accordingly he went to Portugal in the Time of the late Queen Ann's Wars, where he follow'd his Trade, and settled at Lisbon for some Time, with good Success; here he liv'd for some Years, and during the War he kept Shop, and had very good Encouragement; but at last his Wife desirous to see him again, sent a Letter inviting him Home, and promising to be of Service to him if he would return. He accepted of the Invitation and return'd, and liv'd some Time with her, following his Business, but she dying, he took again to his Travels, rambling up and down the Country, and working for himself or for others as Occasion offered in different Places; at last he went from Chester to Dublin , where he liv'd for some Years, and then growing weary of Ireland , he return'd to his native Kingdom, and rambled from Place to Place as formerly. At Gloucester , he married again, and liv'd in that City for some Years with his Wife, following his Business in an honest Way; but she and the Children he had by her, dying, he left Gloucester , and went to Coventry , and from thence to Northampton and Newark upon Trent , and other I laces, never being contented with his Condition, but loving a wand'ring and uncertain Way of Life, he turn'd an Itinerant Tradesman ; after which he returned to the City of Chester , there he got acquainted with that unfortunate Woman whom he murdered, and who was his third and last Wife: With her he lived for some Time at Chester , she proved a good Wife, and her Friends were very kind to him; but growing weary of this Place also, he went from thence to Birmingham , and from Birmingham he returned to London with his Wife and Family, and took a Lodging in Baldwin's-Gardens near Gray's-Inn-lane in Holborn , where this sad Misfortune befell him, which brought him to this fatal Period. He lived as he said, in good Friendship with his Wife, whom he commended for a frugal, industrious Woman, confessing that of late he kept too much Company, which occasioned frequent Quarrelings. This made him impatient, and both of them lived uneasy Lives: He had several Children by this unfortunate Woman, but all of them are dead except one Boy, who was present when the fatal Blow was given. When I spoke first to him in private, I exhorted him to glorify God by a plain ingenuous Confession; but he did not incline to tell the melancholly Story so freely as he ought to have done, but the Account he gave of it, was to this purpose. On the 5th Day of June in the Forenoon, about ten or eleven o'Clock, he went out to an Alehouse to drink, promising not to stay, but delaying too long, the Wife sent for him two or three Times, but he not having a Mind to leave his Company, would not come, till at last, being pretty far advanced in the Day, after so many Messages, he turning impatient came Home, and his Wife perswaded him to go out with her, upon the Prosecution of a Neighbour, who had affronted and ill us'd her. While they were out, they both drank pretty freely, and did not return Home 'till Night, and then as he was eating his Supper with his Knife, (which he said had been just new-ground) in his Hand, she began to abuse him about this Neighbour, and Words arising, she flew upon him, and happened to fall upon the Knife, which pierced through the upper Part of her Breast, above the left Pap to her Heart, which being penetrated, she died immediately. This Account he gave to me, and though it be a very improbable one, yet it was all he would own relating to the Fact. And though I press'd him again (after the Death-Warrant came down) to be free in his Confession, and not conceal his Guilt, yet he told me he should confess to God alone, and should not tell any Particulars of the Accident, farther than he had done already. But though he could not be brought to make a frank Confession, yet I observed that he was fearful of absolutely dedenying the Fact, and that he prevaricated in his Answers to Questions put to him concerning it. The Thing was done when no one was present but himself and a little Child about six Year old, who cry'd and told him, - He had kill'd his Mamma, and possibly he might imagine that no body being present, he should get off upon his Trial, for such a horrid Fact. After the Blow was given, he said, he was very much surprized, and would have given all the World to have recover'd her, but it was too late, and he not knowing what to do with the poor Innocent Child, he carry'd him out into Arundel-Street where he left him lamenting for his Father and Mother, 'till a Neighbour found him in the middle of Gray's-Inn-Walks, and took care of him. And now Father and Mother being gone, he is put into the Work-house of St. Andrew's Holbon. When he had dropp'd the Child he return'd Home, and having fasten'd the Door before he went out, he was obliged to get in at the Window, and continu'd in the Room for an Hour and Half, with his dead Wife; then he went out and rambled about all the rest of the Night, with the greatest Torment of Mind, and his uneasiness urged him to disclose the Matter in the Morning to Mr. Wilstead, upon which he was carried before a Justice, who committed him to Newgate. He very much blamed a Woman Lodger in the House, with whom his Wife used to Quarrel; but he advised them to agree together, which the Wife would not hear of, being resolved upon having the Woman punished for some impertinent Words she had made use of. This prov'd the chief Cause of this execrable Murder; he was a Man of an unaccountable rambling, unsettled Temper, but otherways honest in his dealings, and was very capable of Business. He wrote well, and had a good knowledge of Religion; he behaved very well under his Misfortunes, was very regular in his Devotions, yet I observed him very much troubled in Mind, and sometimes he shed Tears. He declar'd his Faith in Christ our only Saviour; that he sincerely repented of all his Sins, particularly, the heinous Crime he suffer'd for; and forgave all the World, as he expected forgiveness of God. 2. George Broderick , was indicted for assaulting Mr. Reynolds, on the King's Highway (near Kingsland ) putting him in Fear, and taking from him a silver Watch, val. 20 s. a silver Chain, 2 Seals, a gold Ring and 5 s. 6d, in Money. He was about 20 years of Age, his Father was a Soldier in Queen ANN's Wars, and after the Peace he was Discharged from the Regiment, and went down into the Country to get some Employment. His Wife being with him upon this Journey, she fell in Labour at Cambridge , and was there deliver'd of this unfortunate Son. When she was able to travel, they went to the Bishoprick of Durham , the Place of her Nativity, where her Father and Mother lived, and here after they had resided short Time they both died, leaving their Son a very young Child upon his Grandfather and Grand-mother's Hands, who were very tender of him, and careful of his Education, and put him to School, where he might have been instructed in a proper manner for one of his Starton; when he was of Age he was bound Apprentice to a Gardner , and to this Trade he serv'd two Years, but being of an unruly Temper, and taking Delight in nothing but riding Gentlemens Horses, he left his Business and came to London , where he was made a Post-Boy , in which Station he served for some Years, that being the only Business he ever followed. About this time he married a Wife, a Servant Maid, with whom he lived in Lodgings when in Town, and at other Times his Wife went to Service, he not being able to keep her. He was charged with having been guilty of some little misbehaviour as a Post-Boy, but he excused himself, by saying, that the allowance was so small that it did not Answer his Necessities, and therefore he quitted that Employment, and then having nothing to do, it laid him open to Temptation, and brought him to a speedy destruction and ignominious End. He had entered himself into a most notorious Gang of Thieves, with whom he committed a vast number of Robberies about the City. Thus he liv'd for a considerable Time before he was taken up and convicted of the Robbery for which he Died. He was a very profligate and vicious Youth in other Respects also, and was very much addicted to Swearing and Blasphaming, Gaming and squandring away his little Money, to the Company of profane, lewd Women. He was altogether as void of Religion, as the Brutes that Perish, and had no notion of a future State. I instructed him in the necessary Principles of Christianity, as well as the shortness of Time allowed, but it could not be expected, (his natural aversion to Piety and Religion being so great) that he could profit very much in the Knowledge of divine Things After the Dead-Warrant came out, he cried and was so much discouraged, that he was not able to keep up his Spirits under the Misfortune; he grew very Sick, and could not give any farther Account of himself. I comforted him with the infinite Mercies of God, desiring him to cast the Burden of his Soul upon God, who would sustain him, to exercise a lively Faith upon Christ, as the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners, to repent of all his Sins, and forgive all Men. He declar'd his Faith in Christ, that he repented of his Sins, and was in Peace with all Men. 3. David Roberts , was indicted for High-Treason, in filing and diminishing the current Coin of this Kingdom. He was about 40 Years of Age, born of poor but honest Parents in Wales , who gave him but little Education; when of Age he was put Apprentice to a House-Carpenter , but did not serve out his Time After he had left his Master he lived well by his Business, and in Reputation, he marry'd a Wife and had some Children, but both she and they died; and afterwards coming to London , he marry'd a Widow Woman in the Borough, who was in a pretty good Way of Business and Credit, with whom if he had behav'd well, he might have liv'd with Reputation, for she had some Money which he might have made Use of in his Business, but he not being very fond of his Wife, got into bad Company, and spent both his own and his Wife's Money, and neglected his Business, which run him into Debts, and consequently into Difficulties. About this Time he got acquainted with one S - h B – k - w, who was more agreeable to his Taste than the true Wife, with her he liv'd for some Time at Lambeth , where the Wife, found them out, and in a discreet manner told her, it was very unjust to alienate her Husband's Affection from her, Br – kl - w did not say much to her at that Time, but as soon as she was gone, she went before a Justice and swore the Peace against the Wife, alledging she had bred great Disturbances and threaten'd to burn the House about her, the Justice sent for Mrs. Roberts, desiring her to find Bail, she offer'd her Landlord, but the Justice accepted of a 100 l. Bail, which was frankly offered by the Constable who attended her, and sharply reprimanded S - h for the unjust Prosecution, obliging her likewise to find Bail in a small Sum to keep the Peace. After this Roberts denied his true Wife, and liv'd with Br – kl - w, calling her his Wife, and giving out that they were marry'd, and that he was not marry'd to the old Woman his true Wife. At this Time being in Debt, he went to live in the Rules of the King's-Bench Prison , and liv'd there some Years with Br – kl - w as his Wife, and then he went down to the City of Coventry with Br – kl - w, where he kept a Publick Inn a little while, and then his Creditors-coming upon him, he left his House at Coventry , the Goods of which the Creditors sold off, and return'd to his late Habitation in the Rules of the King's-Bench at London , where he liv'd for some Time, and took to Guinea filing, and diminshing the Coin. Some Time after he left London and went down to Bath , and while he was there, another Man named Carter, who had practised that Way, fearing to be taken up, and that he should undergo the Punishment of the Law, gave Information against Roberts, who was taken up and kept Prisoner in Goal at Bah in Somersetshire , for seven or eighth Months, and at last was brought up by a Habeas Corpus to London , and at the last Sessions of the Old-Bailey indicted and found guilty of High-Treason, for diminishing the current Coin of this Kingdom. As to the Fact he was charg'd with, he was not so plain in his Confession as might have been wish'd, but reflected on the Evidence, who he alledg'd, had only a View to save himself. Upon Tuesday the 24th of July, one having told Br – kl - w that Mr. Roberts had another true Wife, she said she knew nothing of it, but was sure he would deny the same, and that she was ry'd to him, having born him or miscarried of four or five Children. When Roberts came out of the Cell, she told him this, he flew in a Passion, and said it was not so, using opprobrious Words. But notwithstanding all this, the true Wife visited him several Times in Newgate , when under Sentence and before, and once he desir'd her to stay and drink a Pot of Beer with him, which she did, and then he embrac'd her most kindly, promising if he got off of this Scrape, to make her Amends for all the Injuries he had done her, only he desir'd her not to come again, but to suffer the other Woman to come to him. The former Wife came to my House upon Sunday the 29th of July after Sermon, and told me a great many Things to this Purpose, she said, that in Token of perfect Reconcilement with him, she was desirous to receive the Sacrament with him before he died. As to Robnrs himself, he always spoke to me with a good deal of Caution and Reserve, tho' I was inform'd he had been much freer and more open, to a particular Person who was with him after Conviction. He reflected much upon Carter the Evidence, and those who testify'd he had offer'd them light Money, and had shewn a great number of Pieces. The unreasonableness of these Reflections must appear, when it is consider'd that these People are Men of undoubted Reputation, and that they only desir'd him to shew one good Piece out of the Number he had then about him. This Proposal, tho' favourable enough, he would not accept of, but begg'd and desir'd them to let him go, and they not caring to be troubl'd with him consented, and he went off at that Time. He behav'd decently under Sentence, but was too much harden'd, and not at all mollified under a Sense of his Guilt. He pretended to be sick, as indeed did the two other, when they saw themselves included in the Dead Warrant, so that none of them at some Times could be brought up to Chapel, this I suppose, might be owing to a desponding, yet harden'd Temper of Mind, into which these miserable Creatures are often plung'd, after a Life spent in presumptuous Wickedness, they not being capable of sincerely repenting, but endeavouring with a sort of desperate Boldness to reconcile themselves to the dismal Consequences of their Crimes. He said he believ'd in Christ, and forgave the World, as he hop'd to be forgiven himself. At the Place of EXECUTION. THE Morning they went out I read Prayers to them in Chapel, and they appeared very serious and devout, especially Bridges for the Murder of his Wife, who receiv'd the Holy Sacrament in a very devout manner, and with great Humility. After I had done praying by them, they were conducted to their Cells, where they did not remain long before they was call'd out to have their Irons knock'd off, then they was carry'd out of Newgate in one Cart, and David Roberts on a Hurdle to Tyburn. When they came there, they were very attentive and serious, and Bridges could not refrain shedding Tears at the near Approach of Death; he begg'd all People to be aware of Passion, for that was the sole Cause which brought him to suffer an ignominious Death; he forgave every Body who was any Ways concern'd in bringing him to Justice, and he hop'd all Persons whom he had any ways injur'd would freely forgive him, and begg'd the Spectators to pray for his poor Soul. I asked him if he had any more to say, he said he had no more to say than what he had said before. David Roberts and Broderick adher'd to their Confessions. They were devout in complying with the Prayers and singing of Psalms, and went off the Stage crying out, Lord have Mercy on us, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. This is all the Account given by me JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . APPENDIX. THOMAS Bridge , fifty-three Years of Age the 3d of June last, and the Day following was the unhappy Day the unfortunate Accident happened, born of honest and reputable Parents in the Parish of St. Giles , who gave me very good Education. I was sent to School to one Mr. Hunt, in Bloomsbury , to learn Writing and Arithmetick, and afterwards went to a Minister in Dyet's-street , to learn Latin, and continued there till I read Erasmus; afterwards went to the famous Mr. Snell, in Forster-lane , to learn Writing and Merchants Accounts, where I continued about two Years, and went also to a French School at the same Time; then I was put Apprentice to one Mr. Wyatt, in the Strand , who was a Cutior , and serv'd him about two Year and a Half; but he being no Workman, and my Mother who was the Management of all the Business (my Father being delirious) took me from him, and turn'd me over to one Mr. Thomas Hwett, in Newgate-street , (who lives upon his Estate now in Sussex) and with him I finished my Time. As soon as my Time was up, I went to work Journeywork with one Mr. Leige, (a Frenchman) in Panton-street , Leicester-Fields , who was a famous Workman, and for my Improvement, I continued with him about 4 Years. In the Time of my Working with him, one Bombee, a Bodice-Maker, kept one Side of the Shop, but he being an Illiterate Man, and his Business requiring to write and answer several Letters, I was employed by his Wife to write their Letters, which introduced an extraordinary Acquaintance between her and me. I happened to be borrow'd by one Mr. Beard, a Gentleman of good Fortune, and one Day he took me a Board of an East-India-Man, to buy a Parcel of Joints, and as we was coming along, we met with a lusty Man, whom had a bus'd Mr. Beard, and Mr. Beard says to me, can't you come up with this Man, for says he I never fear'd any Man that wore a ead, upon which I took a Razor out of my Pocket that had been just Ground, and I says to him, will you grind me this Razor (he going about with a Barrow to Grind) he took the Razor, and said, It did not want Grinding but said he would set it; he took a Hone from under his Barrow, which was full of Pins, and broke the Razor in Notches; when I saw it, I told him he had spoil'd my Razor, and I would make him pay for it. He followed me, and insisted upon having a Penny for grinding it, and I struck him with a Joint a Cane a-cross the Face, and told him he had spoil'd the Razor. He thereupon ran and brought a great Board as he turn'd his Stone with, in order to knock me down, but I was too quick for him, and knock'd him down in the Kennel; he cry'd out Murder and that his Back was broke; a Constable who kept an Alehouse just by, took me into Custody; my Master seeing me in Custody, comes back to my Relief, and told the Constable the Fellow was very abusive to every body, and he ask'd me what was the Reason of it, though he knew very well he had set me on it before. Mr. Beard being well known there, told the Constable he would give him a Shilling and pay the Reckoning if he would discharge me, which accordingly the Constable did. I had then four doz, of new Razors to grind, and the next Day I went to work upon 'em, it was in the hard Frost about thirty Years ago; the Fellow finding I wrought with Mr. Board, threw himself and his Family upon the Parish, in order to make a Property of me; the Overseers of the Parish took an Action against me upon his Complaint; one Day as I was grinding, two Bailiffs came to the Door, the Hatch was deep, so that they could not easily get in; my Master walk'd to and fro, knew them, and ask'd them what they wanted? they told him they wanted two Razors to be ground; he then stood at the Hatch, and bid them go about their Business, and says to me, Mr. Bridge go into the Parlour, I find they intend to be at you, but as I was the Author of it, you shall not suffer if it cost me a hundred Pounds; he gave me two Guineas, and said take a Pair of Oars and go Home to your Parents, accordingly I call'd for a Pair of Oars, and the Thames coming close to our Back-door, I took Boat and went away. The Sunday following Mr. Beard came to me, and we drank a Bottle together at the Crown-Tavern in Arundel-street ; he ask'd me what I could do in this Affair, and whether I would not go to one Mr. Whittin, in the Minories , and finish the Razors there, thereupon I went to Mr. Whittin that very Day, and ask'd him if he would let me finish Mr. Beard's Razors there; Mr. Whittin agreed I should, but I had not been long there, when the Sheriffs Officers got some Intelligence of me; I lay with a Dyer, who had one Side of the Shop, on a Saturday Night as I was going Home, two Officers came in, under some Pretence of buying some Buckles; my Mistress seeing them, came forward, and said, you don't look like People who want to buy Buckles, but rather to steal; upon which I ran up Stairs, and they finding they were prevented from taking me, they went off, and I stay'd there till Sunday Morning, and then I went to Mr. Beard, and acquainted him with what had happened the Night before, and told him there was no possibility of my staying in Town, and he advised me to seek for a Country Master, and that he would support me untill I got work; he gave me four Guineas, and desired I would let him know when I got into Business. One Mr. Cole, who was a Master of our Company, whom I acquainted with my Trouble, came to me and told me he had a Letter from one Mr. Sampson, in Oakingham in Berkshire , to send him a good Journeyman, and that he would give him good Encouragement; accordingly I set out in the Oakingham Coach, the Monday following, and when I came down, it was so very cold for two Months, there was no working; I drew upon Mr. Beard for more Money, and accordingly he very generously remitted me Money to support me till I was able to work; I remained there about fourteen Months, in which Time the Overseers of the Parish where I quarrelled with the Wheelbarrow Man were out, and he happened to dye, Mr. Beard advising me thereof, I came to London ; in the mean time while I was in the Country, Mr. Bombee the Bodice-Maker happened to dye also; after I came to Town, I happened to go into the Swan Alehouse in Hedge Lane , at the End of Panton-Street , to drink, Mrs. Bombee coming by at the same Time and espied me, she went to one Mrs. Mc. Coy, who kept a great Snuff-Shop, and said to her, Who do you think I saw? Bridge is gone into the Swan; you don't say so said Mrs. Mc. Coy, being surpriz'd, we'll go to the Hoop-Tavern and send for him, which they accordingly did, and sent for me; when I came there, I was surprized to see Mrs. Bombee, and Mrs. Mc Coy, who seemed to be well pleased to see me come to Town again, and Mrs. Bombee envited me to come and take a Dinner with her the next Day, which I accordingly did, and then had a general Invitation both to Dinner and Supper; about three Weeks after she told me, on a Sunday when I dined there, and over a Bottle, you see how I am settled here, and you have known me some Years, I would chuse you for my Husband, and will turn that Woman away who keeps the other Side of the Shop, and you shall carry on your Business there. I answered her in the Negative, and told her the Difference of our Years would cause an unhappy Life, she being a great many Years older than I, she replyed that would make no difference at all in our Lives; but on the Sunday following, I went there again to Dinner, and in that Time she provided a Licence; after Dinner this Mrs. Mc Coy, and she kept drinking with me till four o'Clock in the Morning, Mrs. Bombee gave her a Sute of silk Cloths to put on, and they desired me to walk towards Covent-Garden, and she would come to me, and in the mean Time sent the Maid away in some Errand; accordingly she followed me, and Mrs. Mc. Coy, set at the Cross-Keys-Tavern at the Corner of Henrietta-street , we walked to and fro the Garden (the People not being up) till seven o'Clock in the Morning, it was in July. We came into the Cross-Keys and called for a Pint of Wine, and as soon as the Morning-Prayer was over, we sent for the Clerk, and acquainted him that there was a Couple to be married, and accordingly we were married after 10 o'Clock Prayers, and came back to the Cross-Keys-Tavern and there dined, and she then pulled off her Silks, put on her Mourning and went Home, and I went into the City amongst my Friends; the Maid lay with her before, but she discharged her that Night from her Bed, on Account of my coming there; we lived about a Year and a Half together, but a Quaker-woman Servant that work'd with her in her Business, told her, I was concern'd with her Journey-women, naming their Names, which was entirely false; it bred so great an Animosity between us, that we differed very often, and had blows. My Mother hearing of it, advised me to go Abroad, and for that purpose I made a Judgement upon my own Goods, and took the best Part of them with me to Lisbon , in Portugal , where I followed my Business with great Success for four Years in great Credit and Reputation. In the latter Part of the four Years, one Henry Green , who lives there now, had three Wives, two of them came over from Cork in Ireland, and prosecuted him, and he having changed his Religion in Portugal, was put into the Inquisition for breaking his Sacramental Vow, having three Wives living, and was sentenc'd while there to go seven Years to go to a Place called Macegon in Turkey; he through Interest got that Sentence of, and was turn'd over to the common Goal, and while he was there he had a second Sentence, which was to be a Galley Slave in Lisbon ; while he was in the Inquisition, one of his Wives who went to Cork to buy Goods, abus'd the Wife he married in Cork, who said if it be to my Perdition, I will go to Cork and prosecute him; she got her Certificate back by some Popish Priest in Cork, and they both came over together, and she went to the President of the Irish Convent, and shewed her Letters which she had from a Gentleman in Cork, and the Certificate; and a Cousin of her's, and the President, went up to the Inquisit's Door, who upon seeing the Certificate back'd by a Roman Clergyman's Letters, sent Mr. Green to the Inquisition again; during her Stay there, she lodged at her Cousins, intending to stay till the Trial was over, to know whether she was the first Wife or not; she us'd to come by my Door pretty often, and call'd in, and her Cousin desired me to enquire among the Gentlemen of the Factory, if there was any vacancy for a House-keeper, I promis'd I would, and accordingly I did, but could not hear of any then. About three Weeks after, I ask'd 'em to come in to refresh themselves as they came by; she replied to me, as you keep so many Servants, I wonder how you can do without a House-keeper; I told her, Wages run so high, I could not afford to keep one; she said as to Wages, she would not disagree, but would come to live with me on any Terms; I answered her I would consider of it, and in a Week's Time she should have her Answer; accordingly she came and we agreed, I took her into the House, and in some Months after she prov'd with Child. Green being in the common Goal, she was brought to Bed, our English Solicitor informed us of the Danger of having the Child baptiz'd, I agreed with some Servans belonging to a Merchant who were coming to London, to bring the Child home to my Mother; I was sent for to a Nobleman's to receive Orders for some Goods, and in my Absence, some English and Irish Women (Roman Catholicks) went to her, and told her, what a Sin it would be upon her, if the Child should dye unbaptiz'd, and at their Instigation, the Child was baptiz'd in my Name. Mr. Green's Friends got a Certificate thereof, and put me two Year and a Day in Prison, and I believe such a Prison is not in the World. About five Months after I was put in Prison, we had a Trial, and I had the Advantage of having my Liberty and my Goods return'd me, but they embarrass'd that Sentence, and in about five Months more, we had another Tryal, which was given in favour of Mr. Green, and it was ordered that I should leave that Country, and come Home for fear I should kill him, and we embargo'd that Sentence, and in about five Months more we had another Trial, which was given in Favour of Mr. Green, and it was order'd that I should leave that Country and come Home, for fear I should kill him, and we embargo'd that Sentence, and sometime after had a Third, which was as the second, and I came Home in the Page Galley ; Capt. Golesbury, my Effects and Money being gone and spent in the Time of my Imprisonment, my Friends look'd but cool on me, I shipp'd myself Captain's Steward, on Board a Guinea Man bound for Jamaica, I receiv'd a good deal of Money as Wages, and when I return'd I thought to put myself in some Way of living in the World, but my Friends were against it, my first Wife being then living, and advised me not, saying she would tear me to Pieces if I did, upon which I went to work Journey-work with one Mr. Smith in Bishopsgate-street , who keeps the Globe now at Mile-End, and from him I work'd with several other Masters, and particularly with one Mr. Harbert in Aldersgate street , my first Wife used to come in a Coach with a Servant, and stay two Hours opposite the House unknown to me, in order to inspect into my Actions. Sometime after this she died, then I left London and went to Worcester , and there I met with my late Wife, it was seven Years ago the first of this Instant Aug. I might have had my Mistress's Sister with 100 l. to settle there, but my unhappy Fate was such, as to take this Woman without a Farthing; I work'd there about a Year and half and from thence I went to Birmingham , and there my Wife was brought to Bed of a Boy, which is now living, and is six Years old the 10th of this August; I work'd there about nine Months, I went from thence to Coventry , and work'd there but a Fortnight, from Coventry I went to Northampton , and work'd there about seven or eight Months, from thence to Cambridge , and rested there but about three Days, for there was no Work, and from thence I came to London , where I continu'd ever since. About a Month before this unhappy Accident happen'd, my Wife had been to carry a Letter to the Post-Office to send to her Father, in Market Drayton in Shropshire, when she return'd Home she was standing at the Door, and a Woman who lives in the House, who goes by the Name of S - ds and her Daughter, being both drunk came up to the Door, and used my Wife in a very opprobrious manner with ill Language, this very Woman was the Occasion of both our Lives being lost, and after having abused her, they fell upon her and beat her; a Neighbour over the Way, one Mr. Lee, sent a Boy to me to my Master's Shop, to Mr. Freeman's where I wrought off and on for 2 Years past, to acquaint me how they had used my Wife, and told me S - ds and her Daughter were abusing my Wife in a very barbarous manner; I supposing it was nothing more than a scolding Bout, or such Quarrels as they often had before, did not go immediately; a little Time after Mr. Lee came himself to me, and told me of the whole Affair, I call'd the Reckoning to pay my Part and go to her Assistance, and accordingly went and got a Warrant for S - ds, and she was bound over. The Week before Sessions, being not acquainted with any Proceedings at Hicks's-Hall, I went to the Goat in Tash-street in Grays Inn Lane, where one of the Clerks of that Court uses, I asked the Landlady if such a Gentleman had been there lately, she answer'd me no, but that as soon as he had done his Business at his Chambers he went to his Country-House at Highgate, and told me that as soon as he came there she would send one of her Daughters to acquaint me. The Monday following, which was the Day the unlucky Accident happen'd, I came Home to Breakfast about 9 o'Clock, my Wife said, as you must have a Pint of Beer at Breakfast, let us go to the Goat, and it won't be above a Pint more, and if the Gentleman is not there, we may probably hear where he is; we went accordingly, and had two Pints of Drink, and the Landlady told us, that we might hear of him at the Swan with two Necks near Hicks's-Hall , that being the House he used in Sessions Time; we went there, and had a Pint of Beer, and enquir'd if such a Gentleman had been there that Morning, the Man of the House told us no, and Sessions did not begin till next Day, and then we might find him there, and that if I had any Business with him, I must come betimes in the Morning, before he went into Court. Upon this we return'd Home, she to her Lodging, and I to my Work. About 11 o'Clock I intended to go Home again, to get me some Dinner, but a Neighbour meeting me, desired me to drink a Tankard of Beer with him, I did so, and then went Home to my Wife, and talked with her about this quarrelling Business; I desir'd her to let u go to Dinner, for I must return to Work, she desir'd me not to go to Work again any more that Day, but go out with her about this Affair; I told her I had lost Time enough already in prosecuting the Hussey, and desir'd I might spend no more Time about her, but she would not be easy till I consented to her Request, and I accordingly went out with her to several Places, where we drank 'till we were both prety much in Liquor. As we return'd Home we called at a Neighbour's House, and his Wife came with us to our Lodgings, and the Husband presently follow'd. I asked my Neighbour and his Wife to eat some Supper with us, but they both refused, then I told them they should drink with me, and I would send for a Pot or two of Beer, they told me they did not care for drinking, upon which I said then they should have a Dram, and bid my Wife get half a Pint of Spirits; she fetch'd the Spirits and drank a Dram to them, they each of them drank and then went Home. When they were gone, I told my Wife she had drank a pretty deal, and that it would be better for her to eat a little, for the Liquor had got into her Head; No, she said, she would have no Supper, but would have another Dram; accordingly she took another Dram, and then I asked the Child if he would eat his Supper? The Boy chose Bread and Cheese, and I cut him some first, and myself some afterwards; my Wife was then standing at the End of the Table, and I stood by her, I found her Countenance turn pale, and bid her sit down, for fear she should fall, but instead of that she began to talk about prosecuting the Woman who had abused her; I told her it would be better to get Arbitrators, and to make the Matter up, for the Suit would run me out of Money, and I should lose a great deal of Time about it, - besides it would look better in the Neighbourhood to have the Dispute made up, then to go to Law. Ay says she, I find what you're upon, and immediately she stept forward upon me, - you Love her better than you do me, else you would not take her Part, - and so she fell on me, and my Knife took her above her Breast, and pierced her Heart. It was my constant Practice, - I always do it - I hold my Knife pointing from me, had it been a Case Knife with a round ended Blade, it would not have penetrated so deep, tho' I had made a Punch at her with it, but it was a Butchers sharp pointed Knife which I had just ground. When she fell I was in a horrid Consternation, - the Child cry'd, O my Mammy! my Mammy! you have made my Mammy all bloody! I pull'd her farther from the Place where she fell, and found her quite dead in an Instant, for the Puncture was in her Heart. A little after she was dead, I took the Child and carry'd him out to my Brother's Door in Water-street near Arundel-street in the Strand , and there I left him; he wand'red back again into St. Clement's Church-yard, and was taken up there, and carried to the Parish Work-house for that Night, and afterwards was remov'd from thence to St Andrew's Work-house, where he is at present. As to the Report of my having been the Occasion of the Death of a former Wife, and of my having another Wife now Living; the Report began at a Place called Millford , within a Mile of Salisbury , where I Work'd, and happen'd to be Drinking at a publick House with 10 or 12 Men in Company: They mention'd these Rumours, and one of them being harder upon me than the rest, I challenged him to Fight me, and we went out into the Yard and Fought; I beat him severely, and he out of Revenge, has ever since propogated these Stories concerning me. It was the 2d, Woman I Married, that they hinted at, as if she Died by my Means; whereas she lay in a wasting Condition for 7 Months before she Died; she was a young Woman, and I did all I could to help her, but in vain; her Indisposition was an internal Wasting, and when she Died, I bury'd her handsomely and openly at Salisbury about 12 Years ago. One Girl is now Living, which I had by he, and she is now at her Grandmother's at Tedbury in Gloucestershire. Tho. Bridges . July 30 1739. The following Account was communicated by David Roberts , to his Friend, after his Conviction, and by him deliver'd to the Printer of these Papers. I Was born at Chepstow , in the County of Monmouth , and am now 38 Years old; my Parents were poor, and gave me so little Education, that I cannot read very well nor write at all. At a proper Age they put me Apprentice to a Carpenter and Joiner at Chepstow , with whom I served but three Years and then left him, and went to the Devizes in Wiltshire , where I work'd Journey-work, and lodged at the White-Hart Inn . I had not been there long before I contracted an Intimacy with my Landlord's Daughter, and in a little Time I marry'd her, and had the good Fortune to get 300 Pounds with her. We were married on the 25th of March, about 18 Years ago, and I had two Children by her, but she dyed in Labour of the last. I staid at the Devizes after the Death of my Wife, 'till I had spent the major Part of the Money I had with her, and then I came up to London , with about 40 Pounds, and lodged at a Publick House kept by a Widow Woman, till all my Money was spent; then I took it into my Head to pay my Addresses to the Widow, and watching all Opportunities to Ingratiate myself into her Good-will; I succeeded so well, that she told me (one Day when she and I were alone) that after what had passed between us, she thought I was bound in Honour to marry her. I readily consented, and had a Habitation of my own for some Time; but as soon as my Marriage with the Widow began to be blown, there was hardly a Day came over my Head, but I was arrested by some or other of her Creditors, for her former Husband's Debts. I then thought it high Time to give her the Slip, and to provide for myself; I sold off all the Goods in the House, and left her to shift for herself in the best Manner she could. I then went to a Brother of mine, who was a Carpenter in Southwark , and with what I had received for the Goods I sold, I proposed going Partners with my Brother, which he agreed to, and with him I lived 'till I had saved a little Money. Then I had a Mind to fetch up two of my Sisters, who were in the Country, in a poor Condition, and endeavoured to provide for them here. Accordingly I went down to Chepstow, and brought them up to Town, and then procured a good Place for one of them at a Tavern, and the other he got well married to a Printer and Bookseller in the Borough. I now began to do Business for my self, and got Credit from Tradesmen for Timber, and materials for Building, and tho' I had a great deal of Business, yet I never cared to pay off any of my Debts; but when I was very much dunn'd by my Creditors, I went with what I had got into the Rules of the King's-Bench , where I made my self a Prisoner. While I was here, I got a large Jobb of Work, for Esq; E - ds, who was recommended to me by one of Pembroke. While the Work was about, I asked Mr. E - ds for Money; he flew in a Passion, and from Words we came to Blows, and I commenced a Suit against him for the Assault, which I afterwards made up, upon his paying me 20 l. But however I was discharged from the Work, after I had cleared between 2 and 300 l. by in While I was doing this Work I got acquainted with one Sarah B - w, who had been Servant to a Lady, and having robb'd her, was try'd for the same and cast for her Life; but she pleaded her Belly, and being found by the Jury of Matrons with Quick Child, her Sentence was respited, and after she had been delivered of a Daughter in Newgate, she was transported, but soon return'd again, about the Time I was employed by Mr. E - ds and ever since has liv'd with me as a Wife. When I was turn'd out of this Jobb, Sall and I went down to Bristol , where I took an Inn , and an adjoining Brew-house a little out of the City, and having furnished the House with all the Good; I could take up on credit, and the Brewhouse with a good Stock of Malt, I intended to try what Trade I could drive; but some of the People I had had the Goods from, hearing something of me they did not like, informed my other Creditors, who soon smelt a Rat, and smoak'd the Affair, so I was Arrested one Market Day in the City of Bristol , but stood Trial with the Plaintiff, and got off by pleading a Foreign Plea, for the Debt was contracted out of the City, and I was Arrested in the City, so the Arrest not being justifiable by Law, I got off for that Time; but found there was no staying there for me, so I pack'd up all the Goods I had taken up, and got them privately by Night on Board a Vessel bound for London , and with them I came again to my former Place of Refuge, - the King's-Bench , bringing off clear to the Value of 100 l. I had not been long here, before I saw in one of the News-Papers, that an Inn, the Sign of the Coach and Horses at Coventry , was to be Lett; Sall and I resolved to go down and see what we could do there. Accordingly we went down, and found one Widow King was the Landlady; and the Goods upon the Premises were to be bought, and they were appraised at 500 l. I could not pretend to pay down this Money, so I told Mrs. King the Goods were appraised at more than they were worth, and I would not give so much Money for them, but was determined to come up to London again. Accordingly I set out for London, but she sent after me to treat with me again, and then we agreed to stand to the Determination of two Appraisers, one of whom I was to appoint, and she the other, and this we were both to abide by, under a Penalty of 50 l. each. By this Means I got the Goods for 300 l. which before were Appraised at 500 l. and I immediately took Possession of the Inn, though at that Time I was a Prisoner in the Rules of the King's-Bench. Some little Time after I had been in Possession, I got a new Sign, and as I was upon the Top of the Sign-Post, hanging up the Sign, who should come by but one Mr. Smith, a Timber-Merchant, to whom I was very much indebted. He enquired who kept that Inn, and was informed that it belonged to the Man who was then upon the Sign-Post; that I had not taken it long, and had laid out a great deal of ready Money to come into it. Mr. Smith when he came to London employed an Attorney, and I was arrested at Coventry for 55 l. due to him. I complained to the Attorney, that it was very hard with me, that I was but just got into the House, and had laid out my Money, &c. At last the Attorney agreed to take 10 l. down, and I was to go to London to make up the Matter with Mr. Smith, the Attorney taking my Word for my Return. Accordingly I went up to London , and having made up this Affair, I returned to Coventry ; but my other Creditors hearing where I was settled, I was forced to keep up in the House, and play at Hide and Seek, with the Bailiffs they sent after me. Sall and I now finding this Place would not be for our Continuance, she employ'd all her Time in getting what Goods she could from those who would Trust for them; and in order to make all we could, she and I slipp'd from Coventry and took a trip to Birmingham , where we contracted for hard Ware of several sorts, to be sent to our Inn at Coventry; and when we had got what we could, we return'd thither our selves, and I hid my self in the House, and kept my self from being Arrested, tho' there were several Actions out against me; but at last some Dragoons who were Quartered at Coventry, contriv'd a Way to take me. They pretended that some Pewter was lost from another publick House, and that it might be suspected to be in my House, upon which a Warrant was obtain'd to search my House, and having got Entrance with Bailiffs at their Heels, I was forced to fly from one Room to another, and at last to get out of a Sash Window into a Gentleman's Garden, where I lay conceal'd till the Pursuit was over. 'Twas now high Time for us to contrive how to leave this Place; accordingly I got privately to London , and Sall was to stay behind at Coventry, 'till she could send up all the Goods we had gotten, and they were to be directed to one A - r W - rd. She pack'd up the Goods we had gotten, and loaded a Waggon with them according to our Agreement; but she was not so private in her Management of the Affair as she should have been, for the Creditors were informed of what she was about, and attach'd the Goods in the Waggon. The Creditors were surprized to find them directed to Mr. W - d, so they got Mr. S - r, an Attorney in St. Thomas Apostles to enquire if he knew any thing of these Goods being directed to him, and he declaring to the contrary, they were all detain'd. Sall sent me Word to London what had happen'd, and I immediately apply'd to one D - t who liv'd in Warwick Court in Holborn, to be recommend ed to some honest Man, who would go down and see what he could secure for me. D - t recommended Carter the Evidence to me, and this was the Beginning of my Acquaintance with him I ve him (upon D - t's recommendation) a Bill of Sale, and agreed with him for five Guineas to go down and see what he could save for me. But when he got there, he found the best of my Goods secured by my Creditors, - there was nothing left but Lumber, - Benches, Boxes, and such Things, a little Beer there was in the Cellar, which Carter and Sall sold out at any Rate, and for what they could get. C - r when he went down upon this Business, promised to stay but 4 Days; but he tarrying 16 or 17 Days with my Wife, I ventur'd down privately to see what they were about; and I was no sooner got into the House, but they both persuaded me to leave my Horse and get out of the House again, for my own Security; accordingly I went out and waited 2 or 3 Hours under the Man hanging in Chains, without the City; then they came and gave me an Account what they had done; but I imagin'd C - r stay'd so long beyond the Time appointed for his Return, for no Good, so he and I quarrell'd, but my Circumstances at that Time were such, that I durst not let my Resentment go too far, for fear they should discover me; so (much against my Will) I return'd towards London , and C - r and Sall to the Inn, which I have kept shut up ever since, (as I took it upon Lease) because I was so harrass'd, and the People gave me so much trouble while I was in it. In a few Days after I came to London , Sall and C - r came up, and brought me up about 16 or 17 l. which was (they said) all they could save out of the Inn, which being now shut up, Mrs. King the Landlady, in order to get it into her Hands again, commenced a Suit against me in order to Out-law me, but I made bold to appear to the Outlawry, and then she went to common Law with me. Mrs. King's Attorney appear'd for her, and one Mr. D.-n appear'd for me. After this I moved the Court of King's-Bench, for an Order for my Creditors to shew Cause, - why they seized my Goods, and at last it was agreed that we should stand to Bonds of Award, and the Award was, That I should give a Bill of Sale to my Creditors for my Goods, in Consideration of which, they were to allow me 130 l. and the Bill of Sale being made, the Creditors enter'd the House to dispose of them; at the same Time Mrs. King the Landlady sent down an Execution, but the Bill of Sale being dated earlier than her Execution, she was prevented in her Design. I was not to have the 130 l. awarded presently, and at that Time no more Money than what C - r me up, (which as I said before) was but 16 or 17 l. therefore knowing I should soon want Money, C - r and I consulted how to get a little, and accordingly he and I went to a Usurer, and I borrow'd 5 l for the Re payment of which C - r became bound with me, and the Money was to be refunded in Weekly Payments; but I neglecting the Agreement, Carter was arrested for the Money, and was forc'd to make it up as well as he could. After this I shunn'd C - r, and took a Lodging at Hoxton , there I receiv'd the 130 l. at two Payments, which C - r hearing of, he found me out, and desir'd me to lend him 20 l. telling me, now I had got so much Money I might very well lend him such a trifling Sum, and he would engage to pay me 20 s. a Month for the Use of it; I was very desirous to know what he could do with the Money to make it worth his while to pay so much for the Use of it, and I told him I wish'd I could find out such a Use for Money. C - r then ask'd me what I thought of a Liquor that would dissolve Gold, I did not then seem willing to believe any great Advantage could be made of that; but he afterwards came to me, and shewed me a Crucible with a Lump of Gold melted down in it, and asked me again to lend him some Money; I refused, and he out of Revenge got me arrested for the 5 l. I owed him, but I had the good Fortune to make my Escape, and immediately left my Lodgings, and went to the King's-Bench for Security. Here I took a little House and a Yard, and brew'd a little Liquor, and kept some Hogs, but having some Suspicion of C - r's Business, I try'd some Experiments, and thought I had found out his Art, for I got some of the Liquor and made use of it; but then I could not tell how to separate the Gold from it, I attempted it in a Crucible, but it all flew away; upon this I gave over the Attempt, and threw all my Implements into a Ditch in St. George's-Fields . But afterward I got acquainted with a Chymist, who told me how to separate the Gold from the Liquor, I try'd again, but could not do it, nor could I bring the Gold again to its Colour. This put me upon seeking after C - r, and I found him at Westminster, and invited him and one D - w (who was then with him) to Supper, after which I asked him to instruct me in his Art; he seem'd readily to comply, and told me he would then go out and buy the Tools, and would instruct me immediately. Accordingly the went out for Tools, and brought in Bailiffs to arrest me, but I had the good Fortune to see them before they got into the House, and made my Escape; but in my Hurry I took away Carter's Hat, which he had left behind him thro' Mistake, and being afraid of his swearing a Robbery upon me, I sent to him, and begg'd, he would come to a Publick House to me; he came, and I return'd him his Hat, and giving him very good Words, I pull'd out a 36 s. Piece which I had boil'd and was very black, and I ask'd him if he could bring that to it's Colour again? he told me he could, and that he would instruct me in the Art from the beginning to the End for 20 Guineas, and would meet me at the Tilt-Yard Coffee-house, where he said we might have a Room to ourselves. I bid him 10 Guineas, he would not take it, so we disagreed and parted. I return'd to the Kings-Bench , and not being able to use the Liquor, I try'd what I could do at Filing, and got Dust to the Value of about 10 l. which I hid in a Tobacco-Box under my Bed; but this I lost; my Wife I believe told her Brother of it, and between them 'twas gone. I was now at a Loss how to melt down what I should get, and how to dispose of it, but meeting with G – P - d he let me into the Secret of melting it, and went with me to a Refiners to sell the first I got. My Wife and my Brother used to dispose of the Money after I had work'd upon it, and whenever they went into a Shop for Nutmegs, Sugar, &c. they had always a good Guinea to produce, in case the light one should be discover'd, and I likewise allow'd another Person half a Crown a Day for disposing of my Gold. In the Beginning of September 1737, I took a good number of these Pieces in my Pocket and went to Mr. Rogers's, a Publick House in St. John-street , there I call'd for a Pot of Beer, and asked if I could have a Guinea chang'd? Mr. Rogers offer'd me Silver for 20, if they were good, I told him I should be glad to have Silver for seven or eighth, and for a 3 l. 12 s. Piece, and at the same Time I took out four and gave them to Mr. Rogers; he found fault with them, and carry'd them out of the House. This made me uneasy, and I call'd for my Money, and would have gone about my Business. At last Mr Rogers return'd with Mr. Gregory the Tobacconist and charged me with uttering light Money, and he being a Constable, kept me in Custody 5 or 6 Hours, and at last return'd me my Guineas and discharg'd me. Upon this I brought an Action against Mr. Rogers, Gregory, and Burden, for false Imprisonment, and scandalous Words. The Cause was try'd in Easter Term 1738, at the King's Bench, where the Verdict was given against me, and Brinklow the sole Evidence I had upon the Trial was committed for Perjury, and Rogers was bound in a Recognizance of 40 l to prosecute; Mr. Rogers afterwards sued me for Cost of that Suit, but before he had run me to an Execution, I brought a Writ of Error, that I might get Time to go off, not being able to pay the same. After I had got pretty well Master of the Art, I intended to leave England, where I had been so much haunted by my Creditors, and to have gone for Portugal; there I apprehended I should have Gold enough to have work'd upon, and might have gone on without Suspicion, the Art being new there; and it was at the Three Hats , at Islington (the last House I liv'd in) that I took this Resolution. The Advertisement (containing a Description of my Person, and mentioning my Name) then coming out, my Wife Sall and I went from thence to Chatham ; there I saw myself again in the News, and I had then with me, - my Wife, my Wife's Brother, and another Woman and her Daughter. At Chatham, I appliy'd to Capt. M - st, and agreed with him for 5 Guineas to carry us to France, and he was to take us all up at Ramsgate . The Captain accordingly came to us there, but the Wind being very boisterous he did not care to put to Sea. I had provided myself with all sorts of Implements, and was very eager to be gone, apprehending the utmost Danger of being taken, after the Advertisement was Publish'd. While we stay'd at Ramsgate for a favourable Wind, the Captain came to me, and told me he had seen my Name, and a Description of my Person in the News-Papers. I told him, - if he would hold his Tongue, and go off directly, I would give him 4 or 5 Guineas more; and lest the Captain should do me an Injury, I from that Time never was out of his Company, Day or Night 'till we went off. At last we persuaded the Captain to venture over with our Company in the Ship's-Boat; and when we were got about half Way between Dover and Calais, Sall's Brother and I Quarrell'd; he D - n'd me for a Rogue, and said I was running away from my Country. My Wife took her Brother's Part, and the Dispute ran so high, that the Captain said he would carry none of us, and he believ'd we were all a parcel of Thieves; so he order'd the Men to turn in again for Dover. I imagin'd I should certainly be appre hended if I return'd, so I whipp'd up the Stretcher, and Swore bitterly, that I would knock him and his Men over-board, if they did not go on. Sall's Brother took the Captain's Part, and was for Returning, but I ent him a stroke, and knock'd him into the Sea, which cool'd him very much, and it was with Difficulty we got him into the Boat again. The Captain was pretty quiet upon this, and so I went to the Helm, and we bore away 'till we came to Calais . We were no sooner set on Shore, but my Brother B - w's Wife swore, she would blow me, and accordingly she went to the Custom-House, and told them what I was. Upon this, the Officers there insisted upon searching my Things, and they broke open a little Box, where they found my Tools, and a Bottle of Liquor to dissolve Gold; while they were busy in receiving B - w's Wife's Notice, and searching my Boxes, I gave them the Slip and got to Dunkirk , and from thence I travell'd to a little Town in Flanders . While I was at Dunkirk , I li't into the Company of Mr. Henry Justice , who was transported some ago for stealing Books from the University of Cambridge ; I imagin'd if I could stay at Dunkirk, he might be useful to me, in getting English Gold Coin (from Passengers who might Land there) for French Silver, and I was about to reveal the Thing to him; but Mr. Justice to whom I paid several Visits during my Stay there, prevented me, by telling me he had heard of my Practice, and 'twould be best for me to be gone. This occasion'd my flying from Dunkirk to Flanders , with my Wife and Child, and from thence I return'd to London , and was secreted at a House in Fountain-Court in the Strand , for six Weeks, and then I furnished myself with Tools, and went to Basingstoke ; from thence I went to Salisbury , Blandford and Gloucester , and from Gloucester I came to Bath , where I took a Room, and never worked but in the Night, to prevent a Discovery. The Morning I was taken, my Wife was ill, and I had been at the Apothecary's for something for her, when Mr. Cooling happened to see me and knew me. I went Home with the Physick and said to my Wife, - Lord! I wish I am not betray'd Mr Cooling has seen me! The first Thing she advised me to do, was to throw away my Tools, which I did, and she disposed of three Lumps of Gold. We had hardly done this, before the Men came up Stairs to take me, and I was committed to a little Goal at Bath, after I had been examin'd at the Town Hall. While I was in the Goal, a Friend of mine at Bath, convey'd to me a fine Spring Saw, with which I was to cut off my Irons, and to have made my Way thro' the Window, but was prevented. In my Journey from Bath to London , we pass'd through Illchester , where there was a Design form'd to rescue me, but it did not succeed; and a little beyond Hounslow-Heath , it was attempted again, my Wife there encouraging People with a Purse of Money to do it; but my Keepers hurry'd me on to London , and then secur'd me in Newgate . The following Letter was sent from a Quaker whom he had defrauded, to him after Conviction Southwark July 30, 1739. David Roberts , " IN looking over some Receipts find thine for " 2 l. 8 s. in full, but hearing of thy Sentence " thought it not amiss to remind thee of that false " Oath that thou took when thou knew at the " same Time thou was indebted to me 6 l. 10 s. " Its not now fit Time for me to cast Reflections, " knowing thy Time is but short here, I desire " thou would appeal to thy own Conscience, which " I doubt not but it has many Times since convicted thee of that Action. As thou art now going in a few Hours out of Time into Eternity, " I hope that God will freely forgive thee, thro' " Jesus Christ, thy Sins acted in this Life, and " that thou may have that witness in thy own " Conscience before thou departs, is my real Desire; in order thereunto let thy chief Devotion " be in Prayers and Supplications to Christ who " suffer'd for lost Man, he is able to forgive us " our Sins here, and after receive us (thro' true " Repentance) into Glory hereafter I hope thou " wilt freely forgive all Mankind, I freely forgive thee. I hope God in his infinite Mercy " will so gracious do by thy Soul, I am Thine, N. B. I need not subscribe my Name, thy own Conscience will tell it, before thou departs, I could be glad of an Answer. P. S. Mr. Rogers own'd the Night before his Execution, that he did kill his Wife, and said he could not die in Peace till he had made an ample Confession of it, which he did just before the Bell-Man came, and desired it might be made known to the Publick. FINIS.

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THE CONFESSION AND EXECUTION Of the Seven Prisoners that suffered at TYBURN On Wednesday the6th of March 1677/8. At which time were Executed William Johnson , Francis Rashfield , als Williams Another , George Doggot Hugh Mills , {A Boy, Tho. Horistaffe Blanch Oakley , als Bourchier and Joan Griffin . WITH An Account of their Behaviour in Prison after Condemnation, and their Discourses to some Friends and Ministers that Visited them. The Confession and Execution of the Prisoners at Tyburn,March 6 1677/8. THere were in all eleven persons (seven men and four women) that received Sentence of Death at the last Sessions; who were most of them old Offenders, and such as before had lain under that terrible Condemnation, or at least been burnt in the hand or transported for their wicked Practises: But no Mercy can Reclaim, no Warning Reform some obstinate and incorrigible sinners. One of these, call'd William Johnson , had the benefit of his Clergy about five years since, and has several times been in Newgate ; but the Fact he now suffer'd for, was thus: On Sunday the 17th of February, in Prayer-time in the afternoon, he and another, not yet to be sound, knockt at a Goldsmiths house in Cheapside , where there was no body at home but a young Gentlewoman; and pretending some fair Errand from her Father, perswaded her to unlock the door, and the Chain being unhappily down, they immediately rusht in upon her, gagg'd and secur'd her whilst they rifled the house, and stole away Plate of a very great value, as much 'tis, supposed as they could well carry off. Though it were positively sworn by the aforesaid maid that he was one of them, yet both at his Tryal and when he received Sentence, he very stoutly denied it, and much pleaded his innocence; yet afterwards when he saw there was no hopes but he must suffer, he acknowledged it: but could not be brought to discover the other person that was with him, nor where the Plate was, though great endeavours were used by the Ordinary and some others to perswade him thereunto. Francis Rashfield , otherwise call'd Williams , was condemned for Felony and Burglary, breaking in the night time into theof a Merchant in St, Ellens, and stealing rich Clothes and other Goods, to a very great value. Being a person of ill same, and formerly burnt in the hand, he was taken with one Motly, lately executed, upon suspition; and the Gentlewoman that had been robb'd coming to speak with him to endeavour some discovery, she observ'd a Cravat about his neck made of the Lace of one of her Aprons, which she knew very well, as being made with her own hands, He pretended the Cravat was given to him, and brought in a slut, that was a Prisoner in Newgate, to own she gave it him, and that it was made in the same Jail. But after Sentence, he confess'd he was concern'd in that Robbery, and many others with the said Motly, and behaved himself very penitently. George Doggot There was one that had been many years a Companion and assister of naughty persons. At his Sentence it was declared, That he had received and melted down both the Plate of Chicester Cathedral and that of New Colledge in Oxford , and been concern'd in several other notorious Pranks; though that he was condemned for, was about a Watch pickt out of a Gentlemans pocked in St. Sepulchres Church so impiously daring are such wicked men, that they presume to practise their Villanies even in the House of God, and make the Sacred Pemple a Den of Thieves. The Watch was taken upon him, and he could give no account how he came by it. He seem'd not much affected with His sad condition, but rather slatter'd himself with hopes of getting off; but then must not think always to baffle or clude the stroke of Justice: His fatal moment was come, and with much appearance of Repentance for his past Ill life, he this day went to suffer with the rest. pro ye. Clayton colant Hugh Mill 's died for stealing of Cloath. He had been not long since transported, but was come back before the time limitted, and was now sound guilty of a fresh Felony. He express'd more Remorse and Penitence in his Behaviour than any of the rest, and confess'd very freely what a wicked Liver he had been; desiring all young men to take warning by him, and avoid Idleness, Gaming, and Ill Company, which first brought him to these destructive Courses. Tho. Horistafe A young Lad suffered for stealing some soul Linnen. He had (notwithstanding all the Correction and Admonition of his Friends to the contrary) been guilty of Thievery, and once Condemned to die before, and yet not above Sixteen years of age. He begg'd hard for Transportation, and promised Amendment; but having received Mercie before, he was now left to the severity of the Law as an Incorrigible Offender. als Bourchier Of the Women there was Blanch Oakley , who robb'd her Master, a Jeweller, of several Pretious Stones, a Carter belonging to the Noble Order of St. George, and other things of value: and was, It seems, one of these, whereof this town has too many, who under pretence of getting Service , do onely seek opportunities to rob those they pretend to serve. peck clock ex bo by Lymon to carry away a propuded of a Crane The other was Joan Griffin , one that had long made Thieving her Trade, and not long ago received the Kings Pardon; but immediately fell to her old practise of stealing, having now robb'd a person of a good parcel of Clothes, for which she suffered. The rest of the persons Condemned obtained his Majesties gracious Reprieve; and we with they may make good use of their time which is allowed them by his mercie, and abandon all their vile Associates to betake themselves to honest Employments, that they may never again come under the like lamentable Circumstances. Between the time of Condemnation and Execution, Mr. Ordinary took abundance of Christian pains both by Preaching, Praying and private Exhortations, to make them all sensible of their Condition; and we hope with that effect, that their poor Souls may now be blessing the God of Mercie in Happiness, for those precious opportunities. It being observed that most of them, all the time after Sentence, behaved themselves much more civilly, and with a better frame of Spirit, than others before them have been in the like Condition. And so in their passage in the Cares to Tyburn , the Tears in their Eyes and peniten cullas they caused a general Pity, so gave good grounds to hope well of their endeavours to make their Peace with Go for all the Evils of their Lives. An the Place of Execution there was not any of them said much onely pegging the Peoples he Justice of their Sentence, and desiring all to take warning by them: Only one insisted more particularly upon his sin of Sabbath-breaking; acknowledging it as a most Just Judgment, that as he never made any ConsistenceReligious Duties on that day, so it was on that day he committed the Fact which thought him to this shameful and untimely

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AN ACCOUNT OF THE Behaviour, Confession and Dying Words, OF FOUR MALEFACTORS, VIZ. Charles Sebrey , John Cook , alias George Miln , Richard Perry and John Taylor , AND LIKEWISE OF JOHN PICKETT . Who were executed at Tyburn on Wednesday, April 17th, and May the 15th, 1765. BEING THE Fourth and Fifth Executions in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Hon. Sir William Stephenson , Knt. LORD-MAYOR of the City of LONDON . BY THE Rev. Mr. MOORE, Ordinary of Newgate. NUMBER III. for the said Year. LONDON: Sold by J. MERES in the Old Baily. Price 6 d. THE ACCOUNT OF THE Behaviour, Confession and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the king's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate , holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall in the Old Baily , before the Rt. Honourable Sir William Stephenson , Knt. lord-mayor of the city of London ; Sir Henry Gould , Knt. one of the judges of the court of Common Pleas ; George Perrot , Esq; one of the barons of his majesty's court of Exchequer ; James Eyre , Esq; Recorder ; and other of his majesty's justices of oyer and terminer of the city of London, and justices of goal-delivery of Newgate , holden for the said city and county of Middlesex, on Wednesday the 27th, Thursday the 28th of February, Friday the 1st, and Saturday the 2d of March, in the fifth year of his majesty's reign, five persons were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death for their several crimes in their indictments, viz. Charles Sebrey for House-breaking; John Cook alias George Miln for personating and forgery; Richard Perry and John Taylor for house-breaking, and John Hall for privately stealing nine guineas in the dwelling-house of John Tyner , February the 12th. On Friday April the 12th, the report of the said malefactors was made to his majesty by Mr. Recorder, when four of them were ordered for execution, on Wednesday, April the 17th, 1765, viz. John Cook alias George Miln , Charles Sebrey , Richard Perry , John Taylor , John Hall for stealing nine guineas from the dwelling-house of John Tyner , was respited during his majesty's pleasure. John Cook , alias Miln , alias Montgomery , was indicted for forging and counterfeiting a receipt for money, to this purport: "Received the 8th of January, 1765, of John Girling , the sum of 7 l. 9 s. there being so much wages due to my brother, John Atkins , otherwise Montgomery , on board his majesty's ship America. I say received the same by me James Montgomery , executor;" with intention to defraud John Girling , or the proper person claiming the said wages, January the 8th. George Miln , for that was his real name, was born near Aberdeen in North Briton, of very reputable parents, who gave him a liberal education; when of a proper age they sent him to the university of Aberdeen, intending him for a minister of the kirk of Scotland, where he was a student ten years, and made a great proficiency in learning of every kind, to qualify him for the office of a minister: in time, he took the degree of master of arts; when he left the university he was made master of a school by Sir L - Grant; but being of a rambling disposition, he could not bear confinement, and at last determined to go to sea: he was on board several ships, and was made clerk of the crown store-ship , where he remained some time, and saved a great deal of money, but coming to London , he lived at such an extravagant rate, he soon made an end of all that he had, which put him upon scheming to get more to support his extravagancies; at last, he determined upon fortune-hunting, thinking by that means to make himself in the world; he paid his addresses to several young ladies, and endeavoured to engage their affections, by telling them what a large fortune he had, and noble friends that would soon make him a very great man. In all attempts of this kind he was disappointed, and not having money to support his grandeur, he began to defraud many of his acquaintance, till they found him to be a cheat, and would not suffer themselves to be imposed on any longer; he then began to pilfer, steal and to forge. He many times attempted to get off forged notes, and, at last, had success in receiving the wages of an old shipmate, personating his brother, forging a will and giving a receipt in his name for 7 l. 9s. While under sentence of death, he behaved in a very decent manner, having great hopes of a reprieve on account of his friends; he wrote several petitions to them, especially to some of the members of parliament for North Briton; but, instead of signing his name Miln, he signed it Cook, which so disgusted his friends, that they declared they would not trouble themselves about him. After the report was made, he seemed resigned to suffer, and said his sentence was just, and hoped it would be a warning to other young men. Tears flowed from his eyes in abundance; he expressed a comfortable hope, that God for Christ's sake would have mercy on his precious soul. In this situation of mind, he continued till he gave up his spirit into the hand of God. Charles Sebrey was indicted, for that he, on the 4th of February, about the hour of nine in the night of the same day, the dwellinghouse of William Compton did break and enter, and stealing two pair of silver shoe-buckles, value 10 s. one 36 s. piece of gold, two crown pieces, one piece of foreign silver, called a French crown, and 17 l. in money, numbered, and one Bank note, value 10 l. bearing date January 19, 1765, payable to the Earl of Middlesex, or bearer, the property of the said William, in his dwelling house. Upon this indictment he pleaded not guilty. Mr. Compton and Mr. Clay, high constables for Holborn division, were the principle evidence against him; most of the things mentioned in the indictment, was produced in court by Mr. Clay; and deposed to by Mr. Compton. Upon his own confession and the evidence of Mr. Compton and Mr. Clay, he was found guilty. Charles Sebrey was born at a village in Shropshire ; his parents being poor, he was brought up by the parish, and when of a proper age he was put apprentice (as a servant) to the vicar of that parish; he was of a very desperate disposition while a boy; when his apprenticeship was served, he came to London , and got acquainted with a gang of thieves, and in a little time he became very expert in pilfering, stealing, and house-breaking. He was concerned in several robberies in and near London , some of which being advertised, he went into the country to see his friends, and when he came there being short of money, he determined to break the house of the Reverend Mr. South (his old master) which he very easily accomplished, as he was well acquainted with the house; he put his design in practice of a Sunday in the afternoon, when he knew the whole family was at church: he got in at a window, and then into the room where he knew his master kept his money, from whence he took a considerable sum, great part of which was in crown and half crown pieces. His master took him up on suspicion, and upon searching him they found most of the money, especially the crowns and half crowns. The justice bound his master over to prosecute him at Shrewsbury assizes; upon his trial there was no clear evidence against him, his master not being able to swear positively to the money, he was therefore acquitted; no sooner was he acquitted in the court, he, with all the impudence imaginable, came up to his master and demanded all the money that had been taken from him, which demand of his was immediately complied with. Charles Sebrey , in company with D - S -, (who was tried and acquitted the same day) immediately set out for London . Spirited with their success, they determined to begin again as soon as a convenient opportunity offered, which fell out according to their wishes the day following; for coming through Staffordshire in their way to London , they came to a farmer's house that D - S - was very well acquainted with, it being harvest time, there was no one in the house to interrupt them; Sebery got in at the window, and then opened the door for D -; while they were committing this robbery, they narrowly escaped being taken, for the farmer's man came from the harvest field while they were in the house, but Sebrey seeing him, barred the door against him, and while the man run into the fields calling thieves! thieves! they made their escape out of the back part of the house, and so got clear off. In their way to London they committed many robberies, both in houses and on the highway. After they came to London, D - S - was taken and tried at the Old Baily and transported; Sebrey proceeded to his old trade, and had several accomplices, but said he would not discover them, for he said, he hoped that his being brought to justice would be a warning to them. He declared he had committed several robberies by himself. About twelve months since he broke a house at Hendon beyond Hampstead , where he got the best booty that ever he had before; he committed this robbery in the middle of the day; he got in at the window, and carried off a large sum of money, which he spent in a very little time. He committed several other robberies, the particulars of which he could not exactly recollect; at last, he committed that for which he suffered, which he perpetrated on Monday the 4th of February 1765, between the hours of nine and ten in the night of the same day; he got in at a back window by the assistance of a ladder, he took a chissel with him, with which he wrenched open the bureau, and carried off all the things mentioned in the indictment. We may learn from the example made of this man, that tho' wickedness may go a long time unpunished, yet one time or another, it will meet with its just reward. While under sentence of death, he constantly attended chapel, and behaved in a decent manner, and at times seemed very penitent. After the dead warrant came down, he made a full and open confession of all these robberies. He desired that all people would take warning by him. Richard Perry and John Taylor , were indicted for burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Hannah Medley , widow , on the 6th of January, in the night, and stealing five brass candlesticks, value 2 s. one brass pestle and mortar, value 1 s. one copper coffee-pot, value 1 s. three copper sauce-pans, value 6 s. one copper panakin, value 1s. four copper pottage-pots and covers, value 20 s. one pair of copper scales, value 2 s. and six pewter plates, value 4 s. the property of the said Hannah, in her dwelling-house. Richard Perry , was born in Staffordshire of poor parents, who gave him but little education; when a boy he lived in a very loose way of life - He used to work at husbandry work, and married a wife by whom he had several children, and being of an indolent disposition, he began pilfering and theiving; he married one of his daughters to John Taylor ; then he and Taylor went a thieving together, they worked at the harvest together, and frequently stole corn from the farmers field, and being great, they stole a number of fowls, young geese, turkies, and sheep, from several of the farmers in Staffordshire ; being suspected, and for fear of being brought to justice, they left Staffordshire and came to London , and went on in their old course for a considerable time without being discovered; they got acquainted with Thomas Cook , Joseph Sparrow , and several others, with whom they committed several burglaries and robberies. Perry was about seventy years of age. While under sentence of death, he frequently attended chapel, but seemed quite insensible of a future state; he frequently flattered himself with the hopes of a reprieve. When the dead warrant came down, he appeared more concerned, and prayed that God would have mercy on his soul. John Taylor , son-in-law to Perry, was born in Staffordshire of poor parents, who gave him no education; he was put an apprentice to a taylor ; before he was out of his time, he married Perry's daughter; his father-in-law being very expert in thieving, he soon taught his son-in-law, who became in a little time very hardened. One instance of this he declared to me, viz. he in company with his father-in-law and several others, did atempt to break a gentleman's house in a village near London , betwixt the hours of twelve and two, they attempted to break in at the parlour window; the gentleman of the house being alarmed with the noise, looked out of the window, upon which Taylor immediately fired a gun at the gentleman, but happily missed him; one of his accomplices reproved him for it, and told him, they did not want people's lives, but their money; upon which Taylor charged his piece and fired at his accomplice, and shot him through the hand. They afterwards committed several robberies near Hackney , Stepney , Newington , Islington , and Highgate ; and at last broke into the house of Mrs. Medley at Poplar, for which his father-in-law and he suffered. Cook and Taylor took out of her house all the things mentioned in the indictment; they likewise broke open several poultry houses, and carried the fowls in Mrs. Medley's pots, and when they got home divided the spoil. He professed to be heartily sorry for his sins. While under sentence, he behaved in a very decent manner, and earnestly prayed that God would have mercy on his soul. On the Morning of Execution. ABOUT seven o'clock they were all brought up to chapel, and received the holy sacrament, and behaved in a decent and penitent manner. After two hours spent in praying and commending them to God, they came down into the Press-yard, and had their irons knocked off. About nine o'clock they were put into two carts, to be conveyed to the place of execution. They arrived there about ten o'clock, where I spent half an hour with them; then they were turned off calling upon God to receive their souls. THE ACCOUNT OF THE Behaviour, Confession and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the king's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London, and county of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall in the Old Baily , before the Rt. Honourable Sir William Stephenson , Knt. lord mayor of the city of London ; the Honourable Sir Sidney Stafford Smythe , Knt. one of the Barons of the court of Exchequer ; James Eyre , Esq; Recorder ; and others of his majesty's justices of oyer and terminer of the city of London, and justices of goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the said city and county of Middlesex, on Wednesday the 17th, Thursday the 18th, Friday the 19th, and Saturday the 20th of April, in the fifth year of his majesty's reign, one person was capitally convicted, and received sentence of death, viz. John Pickett , for breaking the East-India house , on Wednesday May 8: the report of the said malefactor was made to his Majesty by Mr. Recorder; when his Majesty was pleased to order him to be executed on Wednesday, May the 15th, 1765. John Pickett was indicted for burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies, and stealing two hempen bags, value 6 d. and 1400 pieces of silver, called dollars, value 300l. the property of the India Company. He stood likewise charged for privately stealing the said dollars, in the warehouse of the said company; also for feloniously stealing the same in the dwelling-house of the said company The indictment was also laid for feloniously stealing the said dollars, the property of Mr. Michael Salomons , in the said company's dwelling-house: and again, for stealing the same in their warehouse. John Pickett , was born at Lyons in France , of poor parents, whose situation in life, would not admit of giving him any education. He went to sea while very young; he was first on board of a coasting vessel. In process of time he entered on board of a French East Indiaman, in which he went to India ; when he came there, he left the French service and entered on board of an English ship. He was several voyages in the English East India service. At the beginning of the last war, he entered on board of a man of war, and continued in the service till the peace: he went through many hardships and difficulties in that time. After the peace was proclaimed, he came to England, and received a large sum of money for prizes and wages, which he spent in a little time, which put him upon projecting how to get more without going to sea again. He resolved not to take to any petty way of thieving, but determined, if possible, by any stratagem, to make his fortune at once, and to go into his country. Having been often in the East India-house, and seen the bullion hoisted (as he called it) out of the bullion-office into the carts, to be sent aboard the ships, he began to scheme, if by any means he could get into that office, and take away a quantity of the money without being discovered. A week before he was executed, he made the following confession to me of his whole proceedings, from the beginning to the completion of the robbery. The week before Ladyday, he went several times to the India-house to contrive how to get into the bullion-office; at last he found a chimney in the sailors lobby, which he perceived went up to the floor of the bullion-office (as he thought;) he therefore determined to conceal himself in the chimney, and take proper tools to break through the floor, (if he could possibly get up the chimney) which he thought would be very easy, as their was no ceiling to the floor: accordingly he went to Wapping , and bought an iron crow, a large gimblet, and a marling spike; all which he carried into the sailors lobby, under a large sailor's coat that he wore: when he had got them there, he concealed them, and then consulted what time would be most convenient for him: as the Monday following was Ladyday, he concluded to come on the Saturday, because he would not be disappointed for want of time; accordingly he went on the day appointed to a public house near, and had some dinner and two or three pints of beer, and then went and bought sixpenny worth of beef, with which he went into the sailors lobby, where he concealed himself till the office was shut up, which he thought was about two o'clock. In about an hour after he attempted to get up the chimney; he got up a considerable way, but found it too narrow for him: he therefore broke his way through, and got to the floor, and with the gimblet bored several holes in the floor, and then, with the marling spike, broke the holes one into another, and got the pieces of wood out, so that in a little time he got the hole large enough to get through: when he had done this, he found a greater difficulty to surmount; for, instead of the bullion office, he found it to be the tea warehouse, and a chest of tea over his head; the chest being made of very thin wood, he soon made his way through it; but, when he had done that, he was near having a stop put to his whole proceedings; for the tea came with such a force upon him, that it was as much as he could do to save himself from being suffocated; it was with much difficulty he extricated himself out of it, by letting the tea down the chimney into the lobby: when he had done this, he got from off the chimney into the empty chest; he then found another chest of tea over that, but having been almost suffocated with the first, he made the hole in the bottom of that not so large, but let all the tea gradually into the lobby: when that was done, he found a third chest, which he let down the chimney as before: when he had got through all the chests of tea, he got down into the sailors lobby, and the boards being loose, he scraped all the tea into the rack cellar, which is under the lobby, the better to avoid being discovered, if any one should come into the office: when he had done this, he went up into the tea-warehouse with his crow, gimblet, and marling spike; he first attempted to bore through the wooden part, but finding it impracticable, he, with the iron crow, broke in pieces two chests of tea and threw it about warehouse; and then broke thorough the brick work into the clerk of the bullion office's closet: when he had done this, he took away three bags of dollars, and let them down out of the tea warehouse into the lobby, by the assistance of a rope he found in the warehouse; then he came down into the lobby, and contrived how he might get off undiscovered. He declared he was so weak with fasting, that the three bags was more than he could possibly carry away; he was therefore obliged to leave one of the bags behind the door; the other two he slung across his shoulders, under his sailors coat, and then concealed himself till the office was open; and he then got off undiscovered. He had some thoughts of going back to take the other bag of dollars, but was afraid of being discovered; he carried the two bags to the girl that he kept, and told her, that now he would make her a gentlewoman; for he had got money enough, and he would take her to France in a few days. They set off in the Dover machine, but God, who never suffers iniquity to go unpunished, brought him to justice when he thought himself safe. This robbery was a very extraordinary one, but the manner of its being found out, I think still more so; which was in the following manner; Mr. John Giffard , gunner of the Albion man of war , coming from Chatham , in search of some persons that had forged seamens wills, and received their money; he was informed that this Pickett was one. He obtained a warrant of Sir John Fielding , to search his lodgings; upon searching a large chest of his, the landlady desired he would take an inventory of the things therein; upon search ing the same, they found a bag with two or three hundred dollars in it: the gunner immediately recollected the robbery of the Indiahouse, and gave information to the company; upon which they enquired where the man was gone; the landlady told them she believed he was gone to Dover: they immediately applied to Sir John Fielding , who sent after him to Dover , and took him and his lady, and found upon him a large quantity of dollars. They were brought to London , and examined before Sir John Fielding . Pickett at first denied the taking of the dollars out of the India-house, but pretended he saw a man hiding them in the fields near Stepney ; but the woman being terrified with the thoughts of being hanged, and having the offer of turning King's evidence, she at last confessed that Pickett told her, that he took the dollars out of the India-house, and that no one was concerned with him; upon this he was committed to Newgate , and the woman to Clerkenwell Bridewell, to give evidence against him at the sessions at the Old Baily . Upon his trial circumstances was clear against him; and the evidence of the woman proved him guilty beyond all dispute: upon which the jury brought him in guilty. While under sentence of death, he behaved in a very decent manner; but being a Roman Catholic, he would not attend chapel, but a priest was permitted to visit him; I conversed with him several times; he seemed to be very teachable, and deeply sensible of the necessity of true repentance, and he frequently refused to let me pray with him. On the morning of Execution. AFTER the priest had left him, I conversed with him of the certainty of a future judgment, and the impossibility of having our sins pardoned, but by the Great God of the whole earth. He seemed convinced that the absolution of a priest would avail him nothing; except God pardoned his sins, he must perish eternally. He then desired me to pray with him, which I did, and he was very much affected, and earnestly prayed that God would have mercy on his soul. At the place of execution, I prayed with him again; he fervently called to God for mercy, in these words; O Lord! for Christ's sake, have mercy upon a poor sinner, bestow de charity on de poor sinner. The spectators was much affected with the earnestness of his prayers; he desired them to pray for him, and I believe many of them did. After I left him, he was turned off, crying, Lord Jesus receive my soul. N. B. This is the only true account that hath been published, neither will their be any authentic one, but by me, JOSEPH MOORE , ORDINARY of NEWGATE .

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confession, and Last Speech of John Whittingham , who was Executed at Tyburn , on Friday the 18th Day of July, 1707. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old Baily on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the 9th, 10th, and 11th, instant, John Whittingham was arraign'd, try'd, and found guilty of Felony and Burglary; and so receiv'd Sentence of Death accordingly. While he lay under this Condemnation, I had him up to Prayer in the Chappel of Newgate twice every Day. And on the LORD'S DAY the 13th instant I Preach'd to him and others there present, in the Morning, upon part of the Epistle for the Day, 1 Pet. Ch. 3, the former Part of the 11th Verse. Let him eschew evil, and do ood. Which Words, together with those they have an immediate relation to, having explain'd in general, and shew'd both from the Text and Context, as likewise from several other Places of Scripture, That the whole Duty of Man consists of these two Parts, viz. 1. To forbear doing evil: And 2. To be diligent in doing good: I then proceeded to discourse, in a particular and distinct manner, upon these three Heads. I. That we ought not only to eschew evil in Thoughts, Words, and Deeds; but, according to the Apostle's Precept, 1 Thess. 5. 22, abstain from all appearance of evil. II. That, as a necessary Consequence of this, we ought to do good through the whole Course of our Lives, and hereto apply all our Faculties, and make all our Thoughts, Words, and Actions to conspire III. And lastly, That for a Reward of our faithful Discharge of both this Negative and Positive Duty of Abstaining from evil, and doing good, God will make our Life comfortable to us here in this World, and advance us to perfect Happiness here after in the World to come. (In the Afternoon I Preach'd upon these Words taken out of the Second Lesson) 1 Thess. 5. 3. For hen they shall say, Peace and Safety; then sudden estruction comes upon them as Travail upon a Woman with Child; and they shall not escape. From which Words, pointing us to the Seond Coming of Christ, I shew'd; I. The Certainty and Design of that Coming; which is matter of Comfort to the Godly, Terror to the Wicked, and Instruction to all II. The Suddenness, and uncertain time of it. III. Ult. How greatly it concerns Men to be always prepar'd both for Death and Judgment, that they may be surpris'd by neither of them, to their Eternal Destruction. Having enlearg'd upon these Heads, I concluded with a particular Exhortation and Application to the Person Condemned, who seem'd attentive to the Word, and (as it became him) devout in his Prayers. In my private discourse with him, I found he had receiv'd from his Parents, but a very slender Education in matters of Religion, and had practised very little thereof: Which he was now sensible, had brought this evil upon him. He said, he was above Seventeen Years of Age; That he was born in Cheek-Lane London in the Parish of St. Andrew's Holbourn ; That he had been in HER MAJESTY'S Service at Sea for above 4 years, off and on; and, That the Ship on Board which he served last, was the Namure, a 2d Rate, Capt, Mynns Commander: That he had also learned of his Father, the Plaisterer's Trade , and had work'd on it with him and others, for some time, and did clear 15 Shillings a Week by it. He confess'd he was justly condemned, as being a Party concerned in the Robbery attempted in the House of Mr. Davis on the 2d Day of June last past; and wish'd he had learn'd to be wiser, by the Correction he had lately receiv'd for robbing Mr. Carpenter's House, on the 2d Day of April last; for which he was burnt in the Hand, and sent to Bridewell to work, and become honest: But instead of that, being unwilling to labour and reform, he broke out of that House; and as soon as he was abroad again, fell upon this Robbery, for which he is now (and that by his own Confession) justly to suffer. He said, it was since Bartholomew last, that he enter'd upon this ill Practice of Thieving; and that the first Fact he had committed of this Nature, was about 10 Months ago, at an Alehouse in Sharp-Ally near Com-Cross , out of which, he, with another (the Man that first inticed him to this slippery way) took some Strong Drink, and nothing else. He affirm'd, that these 3 were the only Robberies he ever committed, or was concern'd in; and, That he knew nothing of Mr. Wyat's House being Robb'd; the Keys belonging to Mr. Wyat, which were found upon him, having been given him by One, whom he call'd Jack Calis . This he declar'd, and further told me of all his Accomplices; who will do well now to learn Wisdom, and take Warning by his Fall, so as to amend their wicked Lives without delay, lest the same evil may overtake them, and God may be so provoked by their long and obstinate Continuance in Sin, as to shew them no Mercy in this World, nor in the next. This John Whittingham being ask'd what those Sins were he had been most addicted to, before he fell upon Robbing, he told me they were Sabbath-breaking, Idleness, Gaming, keeping bad Company, and having to do with Lewd Women, &c. Which dangerous Vices he desir'd, that all (especially Young Men) would carefully avoid: For had he done so himself, he should never have come to this his shameful and untimely Death. While he was under this Condemnation, I could not observe but that he behaved himself very well. As he did so in my Presence, so I sound he did in the Condemned Hold, where he had the Charitable Assistance of that ingenious Gentleman (a Prisoner for Debt) who, as I mention'd in my last Paper, proved very useful to James Hacket , when under Condemnation; and did so to this, with whom he was willing to spend whole Nights in reading &c. At the Place of Execution, to which he was this Day carry'd in a Cart, I attended him for the last time; and after some proper Exhortations, Prayers, Singing of Penitential Psalms, and rehearsing the Articles of our Christian Faith, and finally recommending him to the Mercy of God, I let him to his private devotions; for which he had some time allow'd him: Who before he was turned off, desired the Standers-by to take Warning by him, and pray for his departing Soul. His last Words were, Lord, have Mercy upon me! Lord, forgive me my Sins! Lord Jesus receive my Soul. This is all the Account here to be given of this Dying Person, by Friday, July 18th. 1707. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words of the FOUR MALEFACTORS, VIZ. SAMUEL ROBERTS and THOMAS BACCHUS for High Treason, in coining Guineas, Half Guineas, &c. PETER M' CLOUD for a Burglary, AND RICHARD MORGAN for robbing his Master, Who were executed at TYBURN on Wednesday, May 27, 1772. BEING THE Fourth EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. WILLIAM NASH , Esq . LORD MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON : LONDON: Printed and sold by M. LEWIS, [No. 1.] Pater-noster-Row. Price Six-pence. TO THE PUBLIC. THE design of the present publication is to convince the world by what gradual steps the unhappy sufferers, who gave occasion to it, were brought to their unfortunate end. It is humbly hoped, that all of the lower class, who may happen to read it, will profit by the intention of it; and SERVANTS in particular will here see the fatal effects of dishonest craft, of ill company, an extravagant mode of living, with a contempt of the principles and practice of religion. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall, in the Old-Bailey, before the Right Honourable William Nash , Esq. Lord Mayor of the city of London ; the Honourable Sir Richard Adams , Knt. one of the Barons of his Majesty's court of exchequer ; the Honourable Sir Henry Gould , Knt. one of the justices of his Majesty's court of common pleas ; James Eyre , Esq. Recorder , and others of his Majesty's justices of oyer and terminer of the city of London, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the said city and county of Middlesex, on Wednesday the 29th, and Thursday the 30th of April, on Friday the 1st, and on the 2d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th of May, in the 12th year of his Majesty's reign, seven persons were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death for the several crimes in their indictments set forth, viz. Joseph Lum , Peter M'Cloud , Isaac Liptrap , Edward Bransgrove , Richard Morgan , Samuel Roberts , and Thomas Bacchus . And on Saturday the 23d of May, the report of the said malefactors being made to his Majesty, by Mr. Recorder, three of them were respited; namely, Joseph Lum , Isaac Liptrap , Edward Bransgrove ; and the remaining four ordered for execution, on Wednesday the 27th following, and were accordingly executed. Samuel Roberts and Thomas Bacchus were indicted for high treason in coining of guineas, &c. 1. Samuel Roberts was born at Shrewsbury of honest parents, who, when of age, put him apprentice to a baker in that town, where he served his time, and afterwards came to London , where he served as a journeyman with a fair character. By the assistance of his friends in the country he opened a baker 's shop in Gray's-Inn-Lane , where he continued in business till he unfortunately fell in company with Mr. Bacchus's father at an ale-house in the neighbourhood: From that time he became more acquainted with him, who told him, that he could help him to a better shop in the Borough . Roberts , thinking that he was a friend to him, accepted of his kind offer, having at that time a wife and four children, and that he should be the better able to provide for them. He had not long been settled there before he was introduced by his pretended friend to H - ns, Ell - t, and others, who told him, That if he wanted money at any time, they would lend it him. Not long after this proposal was made to him, he had need of their assistance, which he had no sooner made known to Bacchus's father, but he was supplied with it. In a few days after Bacchus told him, That as business did not succeed as well as he could wish for him, if he would engage with him in a business that he carried on, he might, and he never would want money. After he had been told what the business was, he seemed afraid to engage in it; but the thoughts of having money when he pleased, and the bad success in trade, together with the threats of his creditors, tempted him, and he immediately left his house and trade, and engaged with him. From that time he dates his ruin. Being asked what part of the coining business he did? he said, That he never did or could make a Guinea, or any other piece of money, though the evidence had sworn that he had seen him make a guinea; but his chief employ was to put them off: That he had been present when they were made, and had received many hundred poundsworth of their money. Being told that the aiding and assisting in that kind of work made him equally guilty with the maker; he acknowledged it, and said, That he deserved to die, as he had frequently escaped the hands of justice, and that ought to have been a sufficient warning to him. He further informed me of the qualities and mixture of their money, and at what prices they were sold at, and the assumed characters of persons employed to put them off - which the Reader will find here. The quality is divided into three sorts: viz. {Best sort, Part gold, Part silver, Part of the best copper-wire, A small quantity of Eltham brass. {Middling sort, All silver double gilt. {Common sort, Copper and brass mixed together, slightly gilt. Of the first and second sort mixed together, they sell two hundred pounds-worth for one hundred pounds sterling, and so in proportion for any quantity, or quality - That several tradesmen in town and country bought them at the above mentioned price. - The persons employed to put them off, generally appeared at the country markets and fairs as tradesmen, pedlars, horse-dealers, and graziers - that he himself always appeared as a horse-dealer - That it was their business to get good money, clip it, and mill it afresh, having tools with them for that purpose; and that several thousand pounds were bought by commission every year to be sent abroad - and that the press, dye, and implements used for their business, were the same as used at the Mint in the Tower. This is the general account given of himself, and the manner of his business. It will be necessary to give some further account of him while he was under sentence of death. His behaviour in general was such as became his unhappy situation, and he constantly attended the duties of the chapel in a decent manner: sensible of the heinousness of his offence, as it did not hurt an individual only, but that it was of great prejudice to the community. As soon as he found himself included in the death-warrant, he became very serious concerning his latter end. Proper portions of scripture being read and explained to him, his desire was only to find peace with God; and that he freely forgave the persons that had drawn him into that wicked course of life. He was about 35 years of age. 2. Thomas Bacchus was indicted for the same crime. He was born at Stafford , and never served his time to any trade , but was brought up by his father in that trade which brought him to his shameful end. He had many escapes from the hands of justice, though he would not take warning. Being a perfect master in his business, he had two or three hundred pounds at command, and used to deal in smuggled goods; but having bad success in that kind of way, he returned to his old trade with his father, and continued with him till he was taken up. He confirmed the account as given by Roberts; and declared likewise that he forgave the evidence against him, as he had never seen him make any money, though he had sworn that he had. He delivered to me a letter that his father sent him whilst he was under sentence of death, which the reader is presented with a copy of. May 13, 1772. " My dear child, I SEND you these few lines to comfort you: I should have sent you some money before, but I am driven to great distress, so I hope, my dear child, you will forgive me, as you hope to be forgiven in heaven: There you will find a better Father than you have found here. Be as happy with your fate as you can. You are going to happiness, and leave me behind to be miserable. I hope to see you happy when we shall have no enemies to part us. Put your trust in God, for I hope you will die happy, because you know you die INNOCENT. Thou art now going; I shall soon follow thee; I hope you will meet your dear mother in heaven. As we shall soon part in this world, may my prayers be heard for you in heaven. From Your loving father, till death, WILLIAM BACCHUS ." P. S. " My dear love to Roberts, and tell him, if it should be in my power to serve his family, I will, and shall think it a pleasure. May heaven receive you both!" The reader is left to make his reflections on this LOVING AND MOST CURIOUS LETTER. And I think that his unhappy son's reflection will join in the opinion of the sensible part. "That his father had written to him nothing but LYES, and wanted him to go out of the world as wicked and hardened as he was in it. But, that he should not, he prayed God to forgive him and turn his wicked heart." When the death-warrant was made known to him, he wept bitterly, acknowledged that he was not fit to live, as he was a dangerous member of society. He joined with the rest of the convicts in the duties of religion, and seemed to improve thereby into a more composed temper and resignation. He was about 24 years of age. 3. Peter M'Cloud was indicted for breaking and entering the dwelling house of Joseph Hankey , Esq. Peter M'Cloud was born at Shields ; and though he was no more than fifteen years old when he was executed, yet he had been an old practitioner. Visiting him as soon as I found him under sentence of death, I would have had him give some account of himself, but he would not, pretending that he was innocent, and that he never had committed a robbery. I told him, that I was not to be deceived in that manner, for he had been tried in the February sessions before at the Old-Bailey, and that was sufficient for me to think that he had been guilty of robberies before. He still persisted in not telling me any thing at that time. I set before him the dreadful situation he was now in, and the more dreadful situation he would be in if he went out of the world with a lye in his mouth. Neither my friendly advice, nor the fears of death, nor the awfulness of his appearing before God unconverted and unpardoned, had any influence on his mind at that time. As he could read well, I pointed out to him such passages of scripture as I thought suitable to his hardened state; and desired him to think of them, and pray to God to turn his wicked heart, that his soul might not perish. Mor gan, his fellow convict, took great pains with him to instruct him in his duty. But his indifference and levity of behaviour obliged me to refuse him communicating with the other convicts at the Lord's table on Sunday the 17th. The Monday following, I asked him, If he had thought on what I had shewn him, and whether he had any thoughts of dying? He continued still in the same manner, until he found himself included in the death-warrant: - Then he began to weep very much, and to be sorry for what he had done, and asked my pardon for his late behaviour. I assured him of it, and hoped that he would now consider himself as a dying youth, and tell me the truth concerning what he had been charged with: Which was as follows; "That he belonged to a desperate gang of thieves, whose rendezvous was at Salt-Petre-Bank - that he had been concerned with others in most of the burglaries committed in and about Wapping, Shadwell, Limehouse, and other parts of the town for these three years past - that he used sometimes to go to sea, when he saw himself in danger of being taken up - but when he returned, and found that every thing was quiet, he then went a thieving again - that he had been several times brought before Justice Sherwood, and though he had always the good fortune to escape the hands of justice, yet he would not take warning. He declared that he usually carried a pistol and a knife in his pocket, in case that his pistol should miss fire, he then might have recourse to his knife to clear his way (the knife was found upon him when taken, and produced in court); and went with an intent, if he met with any resistance, to commit murder. Being interrogated, whether it was true what Francis Sellon , one of the witnesses at his trial, had said of him concerning Mr. Hankey, he said, Yes, and if he could have got his knife out of his pocket he would have snigasneed him; or if Peter his accomplice had come when he had called, and given him the pistol, he would have shot him: He said he had one thing more that lay heavy on his mind. I told him, that the intention of doing to Mr. Hankey as he said he would, if it had been in his power, ought to lay very heavy at his heart; and that he ought to pray fervently and incessantly to God to pardon him. Being desirous to know what it was that troubled him so much, as he expressed, he told me, that one Younger (now a transport in Newgate) an old accomplice of his had, whilst he was at sea, swore against his mother for receiving stolen goods; and that as soon as he returned he vowed vengeance against him. To accomplish his wicked design, he went and surrendered himself to a justice, and swore that he was concerned with Younger and others in a robbery. Being admitted an evidence, Younger was taken up and tried at the Old-Bailey; but there not being a sufficient evidence to convict, him he was acquitted, and M' Cloud disappointed in his wicked scheme. He declared, that if Younger would forgive him he should die happy. I told him that he should see him for that purpose; and accordingly he did, and Younger sincerely forgave him. To such a pitch of hardness and wickedness this youth had arrived at, that one shall hardly hear of in another at twice his age. He now began to be more serious, and was ready to receive my instructions, and the advice of other christian friends. He wept and lamented much; was filled with sorrow and shame for his past sinful life, and desired that I would admit him to the holy communion. He was duly warned not to dissemble and hide his sins; and being instructed in the design, as well as the blessing of the holy communion, he was admitted to the Lord's table on Sunday the 24th; where he behaved as with a real sense of his crimes, and of his own unworthiness of the least of God's mercies. In this frame and disposition of mind he continued till the morning of his execution. 4. Richard Morgan was indicted for stealing sundry kinds of linendrapery goods, the property of his master. Richard Morgan was born in the parish of Elsmere , Shropshire , of honest and industrious parents, who gave him an education suitable to their circumstances in life. When he was about sixteen he hired himself to a neighbouring farmer, and continued with him for some time, behaving himself as an honest and diligent servant . In that capacity he had lived in several places in the country, until he came to London , where he lived in service , with a fair character, until he came to Mr. Hodchkin's, a linen-draper near Smithfield-bars . Speaking one day to him concerning the crime for which he was to suffer, he made no hesitation to discover the whole transaction, and by what means he was drawn in to commit the robbery. From his own narative, the reader is left to pass judgment on the veracity of what it contains. It is customary for servants to speak and converse with their neighbours under the same circumstances with themselves: Unhappily for him, that those that were nearest to him were of the worst sort, and who first began to steal upon his unguarded mind with fair speeches; and when they had drawn him into the same unlawful ways which they themselves practised, took care not to leave him until they had brought him to the fatal tree. The narrative is as follows: "One Oli - r Ch - les, a servant of a neighbouring distiller used to ask me to come into the still-house to drink with him. I, suspecting no harm at that time, went, where I heard the other servants talking of going to club that night; and they asked me to go (the time was a little before Christmas last); I told them, that if they did not stay out late, and it was not very expensive, I had no objection. Accordingly I was introduced to it by this Oli - r Ch - les. The club was held at a public-house in Chis - ll-street, called a four-penny-half-penny club. I immediately became a member of it, and continued so till I was taken up for robbing my master. There it was that I first heard some of them talk of robbing their masters, and selling the goods to one who had formerly lived as a servant at the distiller's. I then had thoughts of leaving the club, and to have nothing more to do with them; but this same Oli - r Ch - les would not let me be at rest, but used to bring me liquors from the still-house, and decoy me to drink in the morning, that I have not been fit to do my business, and used to get me in the evening to carry liquors for him which he had stolen from his master. From that time I gave myself up to their wicked courses. I was introduced to another club of the same kind held at another public-house in the Bor - gh. At both these clubs we agreed to rob our masters, and the first time that I did, was a little before Christmas last. Being asked what he did with the goods? he said, that he sold them to a person in the Bor - gh, who received the stolen goods from the other servants likewise. I knew, said he, that he bought tobacco, liquors, linen-drapery goods, drugs, ironmongery ware, china and glass wares, teas, sugars, and soap. He was answered, that was a heavy charge against other servants, who perhaps might be innocent. To which he replied, that he had advanced no more than the truth, for he had received such goods of several of them, and hid them in his master's cellar, until they were fetched away by Oli - er Ch - les, and others - and that he had frequently carried goods of that kind to a stable in Durhamyard, in Chick-lane; from whence they were taken away in the night-time: For which purpose there was a false key made to let them in whenever they pleased. When he was asked in what manner he had seen any liquors sent away? he answered. "That it was usual to carry the liquors in casks, some of which held four, five, and twelve gallons, to a cooper, who found them fresh casks to put their liquors in, and they gave him the old ones, and liquors in lieu of money - that he was to go to Birmingham and open a shop there, and to be supplied with goods from London in this manner. But in this scheme he was disappointed. Such as his narrative is, he confirmed to his last moments. It may not be improper to speak a little of his behaviour after he had received sentence of death. When I saw him the day after, he declared that his sentence was very just, but that the evidence had sworn falsely, in asserting before the court, that he told him that the goods were brought from on board a ship, when he knew that he himself had taken some, and helped him to convey others out of his master's-shop. But he sincerely forgave him. He constantly attended the duties of the chapel, and spent his time in his cell, in reading the scriptures, and in prayer. His mind was composed, and he was resigned to his fate whenever it should come. He acknowledged that he had no other hopes of forgiveness for his sins, but through faith in his Redeemer, and he hoped that God would hear his prayers. Many friends visited him, and to whom he returned thanks for their kind instructions, and desired their prayers for him whilst he was there. A lesson to those who have been concerned with him, to leave off their wicked courses in time, lest they come to an end like his. He was 22 years of age. MORNING OF EXECUTION. MAY 27, 1772. WHEN the Prisoners were visited they appeared chearful and resigned. Morgan, in particular, shewed great signs of unfeigned sorrow for his past sins. I went up to chapel with them, and other christian friends, who came to assist me in the last office to them. They were severally asked, how they were? They answered, Very easy, and hoped that they should be happy. We joined, in prayer and the communion service, and they were admitted to the holy communion; which they received, and it is hoped, to their great benefit and comfort. They humbly acknowledged their guilt in general, that they well deserved the death they were going to suffer. Morgan requested that we would pray for him and his fellow convicts while they were in this world, that when the fatal minute came that would usher them into eternity, he hoped that the Lord would receive their souls. Before nine they went down to the press-yard to have their irons knocked off. They seemed greatly supported. They were warned against presumption, and to be humble. Soon after Morgan and M' Cloud were put in a cart, and Roberts and Bacchus in a sledge. They arrived at the place of execution at a little before eleven o'clock, and immediately began to pray fervently, and with audible voices; which they continued during the whole time the executioner tied them up. This raised the attention, and we hope the devotion also, of the surrounding crowd. M' Cloud desired a friend of his to tell his mother not to trouble herself about him, as he hoped that he was going to heaven. Morgan exhorted servants to be faithful to their masters, and desired them to take warning by him, and to avoid bad company. He forgave those who had been the means of bringing him there. Roberts and Bacchus acknowledged that they had deserved to die before; but hoped God would receive their souls for the sake of Jesus Christ. They continued in prayer, after the final blessing, to the last moment. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN WOOD , ORDINARY OF NEWGATE. A CAUTION TO TRADESMEN. AS there are many people employed to go about this city to put off bad money, the only method to discover it, is, to have a touch-stone, or a piece of leather well rubbed with Pumice-stone grounded small. By trying the money on the latter, the fraud may easily be discovered. FINIS.

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Dying Speeches of the Malefactors that were executed at Tyburn, on Friday the 19th of July, 1706. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 3d, 4th, and 5th instant, Six Persons, viz. Five Men and One Woman, received Sentence of Death. The Woman, and three of the Men, having obtained the QUEEN's gracious Reprieve, there are but two order'd for present Execution. The Day on which the Sentence was pass'd upon them, I did in the Evening, with two other Divines, visit them, pray by them, and exhort them to prepare themselves for Death, with earnest Prayers to God for Grace to Believe in Christ, and to Repent of their Sins. And this I did every Day, both Morning and Afternoon, while they were under this Condemnation. And, On the Lord's Day, the 7th instant, I preach'd to them and other Persons there present, viz. In the Morning upon Psal. 109. the latter part of the 4th Verse, the Words being these, I give my self unto Prayer; shewing from these Words, I. The Necessity of Prayer at all times, and particularly when we are in trouble II. The due Qualifications for Prayer. III. The great Virtue and blessed Effects of Prayer. And in the Afternoon I preach'd upon these Words, Col: 3. 5 and 6 being part of the second Evening-Lesson, Mortify therefore your Members which are upon the Earth, Fornication, Uncleanness, Inordinate Affection, Evil Concupiscence, and Covetousness, which is Idolatry. For which things sake the Wrath of God comes on the Children of Disobedience. From which words I shewed, I. What those Vices, both express'd and imply'd in the Text, were, 1st, As to their Nature; And 2dly, As to their Effects. II. Their Punishment, described by the Wrath of God which comes on the Children of Disobedience, i. e. on such as in Disobedience to, and Contempt of the Divine Laws, dare presume to commit those foul Crimes, which are so directly opposite to the Purity of the Gospel of Christ, and the everlasting Interest of Mens Souls. III. Their Remedy and Cure, viz. How they (according to the Apostle's Precept) may be mortify'd and subdued, and totally rooted out of our Hearts. Which is effected by the power of God's Spirit, implanting in their stead, the Habit of Virtue, and forming and reforming us to Holiness. On the last Lord's Day, being the 14th instant, I preach'd again to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon Levit. 26. the latter part of the 43d verse - And they shall accept of the Punishment of their Iniquity; because, even because they despised my Judgement, and because their Soul abhorred my Statutes. From which Words, first open'd and explain'd, I shew'd I. That it is both the Duty and Interest of Sinners to receive patiently and thankfully, and to improve carefully and comfortably, God's Corrections and Punishments inflicted on them in this World. And, II. That if they do in the time of Grace and in the Sincerity of their Hearts, repent of all their Follies and Sins, they may happily prevent the terrible and endless Punishment of another World. Having enlarged on these Heads, I then proceeded to give them Directions, by which they might know whether their Repentance was such as were available to Salvation: And I concluded all with pressing Exhortations to the Persons Condemned; That they would make good use of the present Opportunity, and husband the few Moments, now remaining them, so well and with such a Religious Care, as that (through the Divine Grace and the Merits of Christ) they might improve them into a happy Eternity. In my private Discourses with them, I perswaded them to make ingenuous Confessions of their Crimes; which they did, and were willing, for the World's Satisfaction, that they should be made publick, as follows. I. John Wills Gent . Condemned for stabbing Joseph Derrcy , on the 4th of May last past, in the Parish of St. Margaret Westminster . He said he was about 33 years of Age, born of very good and honest Parents in the County of Devon : That he had been 16 years in the late KING'S and HER present MAJESTY's Service, first under the Command of Capt. Spire in Col. Titcomb's Regiment in Ireland , and afterwards under that of Cap. Powel in the Duke of Marlborough's Regiment in Flanders , in both which he serv'd in the Capacity of a Sergeant ; and he also had rode in the Earl of Oxford's Regiment: And last of all in the Regiment of the Life-Guard, for near 12 Months. He acknowledged he had done a very ill Thing in killing Mr. Derry, who was his particular Friend, and for whom he had a great kindness but, (he said,) he was provok'd. However, he seem'd to be very sensible, that it was a very heinous Crime, and was very sorry he had committed it. He heartily begg'd Pardon of God and Man, both for that great Crime and for all other the Miscarriages of his Life, which (this bloody Fact excepted) he said, were no other but such as were common to Mankind, and those of his Profession. He pray'd, That God would deliver him from Blood-guiltiness, and from all other his Sins, for Christ's sake, in whom alone he trusted for Salvation. He was a Man of few words, and seem'd to be of a meek Spirit, while under this Condemnation: In which (to my best Observation) he behav'd himself as a penitent Sinner. II. Benjamin Arnold ; Condemned for Breaking and Robbing the House of Mr . Robert Crossfeild on the 11th of May last past, about one of the Clock in the Morning, and taking from thence a pair of Snuffers, 22 Plates, 6 Dishes 6 Silver Tea-Spoons gilt, and 6 ungilt, with another Spoon, and diverse other Goods; whereof some were found upon him when he was apprehended. He own'd his Commission both of this Fact and the other for which he was indicted, but acquited of it, for want of sufficient Evidence, viz. That of Breaking the House of Mrs . Dorothy Bentley , and taking from thence some Linnen and a Copper-pot, on the same Day and about the same time of the Night above-mentioned. He further acknowledged that he had been guilty of such other Facts before, but he could not give any particular account of them nor make amends for them; and he seem'd now to be sensible, that the profaning of the Lord's Day, and neglect of God's Service had first brought him to this Wickedness, and to all manner of Lewdness and Vice, as Swearing, Whoring, Drinking, &c. of which he confessed he had been highly guilty; and therefore was very much dejected, when he look'd back upon his past Life, which he found to have been attended with so great Miscarriages; and he pray'd that God of his Mercy would forgive him, for Jesus Christ's sake. He said, that he was 34 years old, born at Weston in Hertfordshire , and that at 12 years of Age, he listed himself to serve under Capt. Harding in Col. Dunbaon's Regiment, when it went into France , under the Command of the Duke of Monmouth, then Lieutenant General; That afterwards he serv'd in Tangier under Capt. Talbot in Col. Kirk's Regiment ; and likewise at Sea, sometimes in Merchant-Ships , and sometimes in the Royal Navy ; and was in that Squadron coming from the Streights, when Sir Francis Wheeler was cast away. He own'd that he had been in many dangers, yet so stupify'd and so deeply sunk into Sin, he was as not to be brought by them into any sense of his wicked Life, and of the Necessity of reforming it. He told me also, That he, for sometime, rode in the Earl of Oxford's Regiment, and that of late he had employ'd himself in the Trade of making Pump-shooes for Children , and lived in Grub-street , where he rented a House; adding, that if God had been pleased to spare his Life, he was resolv'd to follow his Trade, and to commit no more ill things: But since he must die, he pray'd that he might have Grace to die in Faith and Charity, and that the Divine Providence would take care of his Wife, now very big with Child, and of two other small Children he left behind him. And he desired that the World would not reproach his Wife upon his account; she being a very honest, virtuous, and pains-taking Woman. This Day they were carried from Newgate to Tyburn , where I met them; and having discharged my last Duty to their Souls, by Exhortations, Prayers, and singing of Penitential Psalms, and rehearsing the Articles of our Christian Faith, I left them to their private Devotions, for which they had some time allow'd them. Then the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off, whilst calling upon God, for Mercy and Salvation. Arnold's Voice, by reason of an Impediment he had in his Speech, was not so distinctly heard, as Mr. Wills's; whose last Prayer is Verbatim as follows. O Merciful Father, who art the Lord and Giver of Life who desirest not the Death of a Sinner, but that he may be converted and live eternally: Who, in thy great goodness and pitty, hast promised pardon and forgiveness to all Sinners, that truly confess and forsake their Sins: Lord! I acknowledge my transgressions, which are many and grievous, I have sinned above the number of the Sands upon the Sea-shore. I have omitted good Duties, and committed ill things in thy Sight. I have by my Sins, defac'd thy Image in my self, and destroy'd it in him whose Blood I have shed, in a rash and cruel Manner, to the pollution of my own Soul. But, O Lord! I repent from the ground of my Heart, and in the bitterness of my Spirit; most humbly beseeching thee to forgive me all my offences. Lord forgive me, and destroy me not in mine iniquities! Deliver me from Blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou that art the God of my health; and my Tongue shall sing of thy righteousness. And in this my great Extremely (in this needful time of trouble) Vouchsafe, Lord, to visit me with thy Salvation. Look down from Heaven upon me with those Eyes of Grace and Compassion, wherewith Thou art wont to look upon thy Children in their affliction and misery. Heal my poor wounded Soul, O thou Heavenly Physician, and pour into it, the Oyl of Joy and Gladness, the Spi it of Grace and thé Hope of Salvation. Encrease my Faith, perfect my Repentance, and let me feel that CHRIST dy'd for me; and that his most precious Blood, which cryes better Things than that of Abel, has cleansed my Conscience from all filthiness of Sin, and wholly purify'd and sanctify'd my Soul. Lord! grant that I may now peaceably and joyfully yield it up into thy merciful Hands. Let thy blessed Angels carry it into thy Kingdom; and do Thou receive it into thy Glory. O Lord! hear me! and be gracious to me, and to my Fellow-Sufferer; that we may be both of us admitted into thy Heavenly Paradise. Lord! Preserve thy Church: Bless my Friends; and forgive my Foes. Have pity and compassion upon my poor afflicted Wife; Comfort and Relieve her in her affliction, and be a Husband to her, protect and defend her in this troublesome World, and in thy due time bring her into that blessed and glorious Place, where I hope I am now going to enjoy Thee unto all Ages of Eternity, Amen. O LORD JESUS, who didst shew Mercy and Salvation to the poor repenting Malefactor that was crucify'd with Thee upon the Cross, extend the same Grace to me; and speak peace to my afflicted Soul, and say, That this day it shall be with Thee in Paradise. And Thou Holy Spirit, proceeding from the Father and the Son, sanctify me throughly, and fit and dispose my Soul now to enter into the possession and enjoyment of unspeakable and Eternal Blessings. O THOU, most Holy, most Mighty, most Glorious, and most Blessed TRINITY, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, One ever Living and Immortal GOD, have mercy upon me; and suffer me not in this my last hour, for any pains or terrors of Death, to fall from Thee: But of thy Gracious and Divine Mercy, make this my Death a happy Passage for my Soul into the Mansions of Blissful Eternity; and grant, that my Body may also be raised one day unto the same Glory. Even so, O Blessed Lord God, who can'st do all things, according to thy infinite Power, both in Heaven and Earth; and to whom therefore I ascribe with my last Breath here, as is most due, all Honour and Glory, Praise and Adoration, for ever and ever. Amen. Arnold shew'd me a Letter, which he sent (just before his Death) to his Wife; wherein he acknowledges, " That God " is just in his inflicting this deserv'd Punishment upon him; " and prays, that he would pardon and reform those Persons " (therein nam'd; but not here in hope of their amendment) " who brought him into those wicked things he had done, and " for which he must now die. He commends his Wife for her " Love to him, and for her being honest in every respect, and " exhorts her so to continue, and strictly to keep the Sabbathday; praying Almighty God to bless her, and their two " Children alive, with that in her Belly. And lastly, he heartily recommends them all (as he does his own departing " Soul) to the tender Mercies of God. At the place of Excution, both Mr. Wills and Arnold desired the Standers-by, to pray for them; and both they and others, who should hear of their shameful Death, to take Warning by them; To avoid Idleness and ill Company; To serve God, and to keep the Sabbath-day religiously; To refrain from violent Passions, from Drunkenness, Swearing, and Cursing, and from all manner of Lewdness and Debauchery; And to think often of a Judgment to come. This is all the Account here to be given of these Dying Persons, by PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary of Newgate . Friday July 19. 1706: ††† Whereas some Persons take the Liberty of putting out Sham-Papers, pretending to give an Account of the Malefactors that are Executed; in which Papers they are so defective and unjust, as sometimes to mistake even their Names and Crimes, and often misrepresent the State they plainly appear to be in, under their Condemnation, and at the time of their Death. To prevent which great Abuses, These are to give Notice, That the only true Account of the Dying Criminals, is that which comes out the next Day after their Execution, about 8 in the Morning, the Title whereof constantly begins with these Words, The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, &c. In which Paper (always Printed on both sides the better to distinguish it from Connterfeits) are set down the Heads of the several Sermons' Preach'd before the Condemned: and after their Confessions and Prayers, an Attestation thereto under the Ordinary's Hand, that is, his Name at length; and at the bottom the Printer's Name, Dryden Leach ; which if the Readers would but observe, they would avoid those scandalous Cheats so constantly impos'd, upon them. ADVERTISEMENTS. Just Published, EUrope a Slave, unless England break her Chains. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, Of the TWO MALEFACTORS, Who was executed at TYBURN, On WEDNESDAY the 26th of June, 1754, BEING THE Seventh EXECUTION in the Mayoralty OF THE Right Hon. Thomas Rawlinson , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER VII. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and R. GRIFFITHS, at the Dunciad, in Pater-noster Row, the only authorised Printers of the ORDINARY'S Account. M.DCC.LIV. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, Oyer and Terminer, and jail-delivery of Newgate, held before the right honourable Thomas Rawlison , esq ; lord-mayor of the city of London , lord chief justice Willes, Mr. justice Dennison, Mr. baron Smythe, William Moreton , esq; recorder, and others of His Majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the city of London, and jail-delivery of Newgate, for the county of Middlesex, holden at Justice-hall in the Old-Bailey , on Thursday the 30th, Friday the 31st of May, and Saturday the 1st of June, in the 27th year of His Majesty's Reign, Thomas Wommersley , and George Watson , were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death accordingly. Their behaviour has been since conviction very much as became men, expecting the time of their dissolution, and their attendance at prayers constant and devout. On Friday the 21st instant, Mr. Recorder attended His Majesty with the report of two malefactors; when he was pleased to order them, Thomas Wommersley , and George Watson , for execution, on Wednesday the 26th instant. 1. Thomas Wommersley was indicted, for forging a certain acceptance, under the hand of James Dickson , merchant , of London , to a certain paper writing, purporting to be a bill of exchange, and to have been signed by one John Richardson , with intent to defraud Hinton Brown , and Company of the sum of 36 l. and also for forging a counterfet warrant, underneath the same, under the hand of the said Mr. Dickson, directed to the said Mess. Brown and Company, for payment November 15, 1754 . 2. George Watson was indicted, for forging a certain bill of exchange, signed by the name of David Thomas ; and for publishing the same, with an intent to defraud Mess. Shewel and Fender of the sum of 40 l. 15 s. February the 8th, 1754 . The 25th instant, a further reprieve was sent from the secretary of state's office, setting forth that after the reprieve granted by His Majesty the 31st of May last was respited, then execution of Hugh Mac Kabe convicted formerly for rape, should be respited till farther signification of His Majesty's pleasure . 1. Thomas Wommersley , was 35 years of age, and says, he was born at a village near Leeds in Yorkshire . He descended on the one side from a family of note in that county, and had all the advantages of education, which might have made an appearance in the world in law, physic, or divinity. He says, he went through a scholastic regimen of classics, both Latin and Greek, and was intended for a university education: but, it was not his taste to go into either profession, he chose rather to be put into the way of trade and merchandize. He was continued at school, he says, to the age, when youth are sent off to the universities, if so designed. But, not approving of going into such way of life, he was permitted to choose for himself, and was according to his own desire sent for to London by some of his friends, when he was about 19 years of age. At this time he was about to be put out apprentice to a linnen draper. And, had not some difference among the contracting parties happened with respect to the money to be given with him in apprenticeship, this business had been his introduction into life, as we may say. But, he was disappointed of this intention, as more money was asked than perhaps the family, though reputable, could atthat time afford to part with for such purpose. He was pretty well versed in writing, accounts, and grammar, and fit to be entertained in the capacity of a clerk by any gentleman, that could be assured of his honesty. He at that time had a recommendation, upon account of his capacity, to an eminent person in Tower-street , a contractor at the Navy Office, for what is commonly called Slops, with whom he might have lived very happily, and done very well; but for that he could not keep command of his temper, nor confine himself within due bounds. So he left this place, which was the most likely he ever had to do well in; not so much of his own choice, as for that he did not behave so, as to gain the esteem and regard of his master, who was not at any loss, or under any concern, at parting with him. Wommersley owns it was the worst day's work he ever did, when he went from this his entrance into the world. Though he had been bred, as he says, a scholar, yet it does not follow, that he was the most advised man in the world for his own good. The contrary rather appears by his whole conduct through life, after he had left the business he first engaged in; as he more than once repeated this to be a great grievance and mortifying reflection to him in his present melancholy situation. He followed after new schemes almost every day, and contrivances to succeed after a method of his own invention, were the constant employment of his thoughts. He try'd every practice the fruitfulness of his brain could invent, but nothing went on with him so well, as to engage him to fix for any time in any way of life. In this fluctuating state did he remain a long time, till at length he joined himself to, and became an assistant, or clerk , to a person that lived upon Tower-hill , who was so unhappy as to lay violent hands on himself. And now, he began to come into the method of dealing in poor sailors tickets, wills, and powers, &c. in which he has not been a little industrious, as he owned, but says, he never was the better for all he did in that way. He has been one of those, who helped to grind the face of these men, and to reduce their getting by dangers and hard labour to the half, if not a third part. He managed things so in this situation of life, that he was obliged to get out of the way, for fear of justice overtaking him, and went into the army during the late war, and was abroad, where he behaved very ill, though he might have done well, had not all the seeds of virtue been rooted out of his constitution. Being an able penman and accomptant, he was taken notice of, and would have had encouragement in the army, if he'd had the grace to deserve it: but, he proved a thief, and was one of the number that was discharged out of the army after the peace was concluded. Being discharged the army, he got again into the service he last lived in before he went abroad, and continued till, as before observed, his master made away with himself. And, when all means failed him, and there was no longer opportunity to get money by cheating a set of men, who, for the good they do the public weal, by employing their time and labour in its service deserve much better treatment. He betook himself, he says, to deal in corn, and became, what he calls, a cornfactor . He says, he used to buy by commission, and send quantities down to the north, and among the rest, Jones (to whom the bill of exchange, for forging, and uttering of which he was convicted, was payable, or to his order) was one of his customers, for whom he was used to buy by commission. Of this man he still continued to say and declare, he had that bill of exchange; whether he had it of him, or not, God and his own conscience knew best; but this was what he always said, before the warrant for execution was ordered. However, upon his presenting this bill of exchange for payment, it was suspected to be a forgery, and being told so, Wommersley said, he had it of a Lincolnshire grazier. But, being taken before the lord-mayor, he could give no satisfactory account to induce him to believe he was not the forger of it. He pretended to send for the grazier, but no such one appeared, and as there was all the reason in the world to believe he was the author of it, as well as publisher, he was committed. And, In January sessions an indictment was found against him, for forging a certain paper writing, purporting to be a bill of exchange for 36 l. and publishing it, knowing it to be forged, with intent to defraud James Dickson . But, the indictment being not laid as the law required, he was then acquitted, but detained to be tried on another indictment next sessions. The reasons why that indictment could not be maintained against him was, first, because no such person was to be found as John Richardson , the pretended drawer of the bill of exchange; secondly, because it was not with intent to defraud Mr. Dickson, but Messrs. Brown and Co. so he remained till February sessions; at which time he was so very ill, as not to be fit to be called upon trial; and the indictment went off to the next sessions. At the sessions in April last he was try'd, and charged with having forged the acceptance of Mr. Dickson to this bill, drawn by one John Richardson . But the bill of exchange being laid in the indictment as a true bill, and the prosecutor not being able to prove that point, of course failed in his evidence, and Wommersley was a second time acquitted; not upon the merits of his innocence, but as the indictment was not fully prov'd. However, the court thought proper to bring such an offender to justice, and he was again ordered to remain. And, At the sessions in May last he was try'd upon the indictment as mentioned above; which being proved to the satisfaction of the court, the jury found him guilty. He behaved very decently and quitely after conviction, and said he had no thoughts of saving his life now, though before he had kept up his spirits with strong hopes that he should slip thro' this affair with impunity. Whenever I spoke to him about the affair, he still continued in the same strain of declaration, that he had the bill of exchange from Thomas Jones , as he always before had said, nor would he by any means be persuaded to own the forgery of the body of the bill, as there was reason to believe he did do it himself; and tho' pressed ever so close upon the subject, he positively persisted in the negative. Thus resolved was he upon denial, till he found his petition could meet with no countenance, notwithstanding all the interest his friends used to save his life; and the day before execution he began to be more open, and in earnest; so he owned the fact, with all its aggravating circumstances; and he said; had Mr. Dickson come to him, instead of sending his servant, he might have been more explicit. He acknowledged having given great offence in the world, and that he had been a very wicked liver; which he said was too well known to such as he ever had any thing to do with, to think of concealing. He laid this general charge upon himself, he said, that such as he had injured might be induced to forget, and forgive him, upon the forfeiture of his life here; and died in hope of mercy hereafter, thro' his merits who died for the purpose of saving repenting sinners. 2 George Watson , was scarce 21 years of age, being born at Scarborough , in Yorkshire , of good and reputable parents, as he says, tho' in no great circumstances of life. They were scarce able themselves to give him any education, but a neighbouring school master taking a liking to the boy, generously taught him to read and write, and cast accompts. He was bred, he says, to no business, but continued in his native place till about five years ago, when his school-master recommended him to a gentleman, who brought him up to London with him. With this gentleman he lived as a servant till he had no further business for him, and then he parted with his master with a fair character, recommended to another. His next master knew him in his former service, and says, he behav'd well in his service upwards of 20 months after, and he took him to be a very sober industrious lad. All that knew him from the time of his coming to town, till this unhappy affair befel him, gave him a very good character; but there must be a time (if a man is remarkably so) when he begins to be naughty, and to do what he ought not to do. After he had left service a second time, only because his master had no further commands for him, he went down to Scarborough , and there staid most part of the last summer, to visit his friends, and take his pleasure. At his return to town he got into service where this transaction passed, which, though it has cost him his life, he frequently declared he knew not the consequence of; though he did not pretend to be so ignorant as not to know he was doing what he ought not. The matter of fact stands thus: Watson one day gave Mr. Shewel to understand, that a bill of exchange was brought by a servant from Child and Co. for payment. Mr. Shewel accordingly left a draught upon his banker to pay the bill when it became due. The draught was disposed of by Watson, and the money received, before Watson was charged with the forgery. When Mr. Shewel came to look upon the bill, he suspected it to be forged, and that it was Watson's hand-writing; but his partner, Mr. Fender, being then in the country, he did not choose to make any stir about it till his return, which was not till about ten days after. Upon his return, both agreed it was a forgery, and Watson was charged with it. He pretended to be surprized, and denied the fact; but as they thought they had sufficient ground for it, he was carried before an alderman, when he also denied it; but there was enough appeared to commit him, as it agreed with the writing of several of his letters. He lay in the Compter for about a week, or ten days, and then, upon another examination, acknowledged the forging the bill, having owned it before in the Compter; and he again stood committed. At this examination he declared, it was at the instigation of other people that he forged this bill upon his masters; and when he first confessed it to them, he told them, that Mr. A-dc-ff was the person who put him upon it; upon which they desired him to write a letter to Mr. A-dc-ff, to come to him, that they might see them face to face, as it might be a means of coming at the truth. Accordingly Watson wrote a letter, acquainting him with his confinement, and desiring to see him upon receipt of it, otherwise he would discover who was concerned in this vile attempt or act. In words to this effect he says he wrote, and sent the letter by one Robert Bryan , who brought for answer, says Watson, that he would come to him in the evening. Accordingly he came, and, with others, went to Wood-street-Compter , when Watson declared the same, and Mr. Shewel desired A-dc-ff to get bail for his appearance; but some people present passing their word for him, he went home that night, in order to appear another day. And when, another day, Watson was had before an alderman, A-dc-ff appeared, and the bill being read to him, and produced upon the table, it was shewn to Watson, who said that was the very bill he forged by A-dc-ff's direction. He says, he then mentioned the several circumstances in relation to their beginning to be acquainted, and the steps introductory to this affair; but as he had no method of proving his assertions, it all passed for nothing. Mr. A-dc-ff having many persons of credit to his character, he was discharged with a great deal of honour, and Watson was sent to jail. An indictment being found against him for this offence, sufficient proof of the bill's being Watson's hand-writing, as well as of his own confession, appearing, the jury had no difficulty in bringing in their verdict guilty. Since conviction he behaved very quietly and decently, not omitting to make use of what friends he could, to get his life saved, but to no purpose. And what wonder, when the fact committed was so flagrantly evident! And tho' he should have been put upon doing the fact, that in no-wise takes off the guilt from him; for not the adviser, but the perpetrator, suffers the punishment allotted to the crime, according to all law, and the reason of the thing. He continued, however, to declare, not only to me, but to others concerned, who went to see him, as he had done before the alderman, and persisted in the same to the last. As witness the petition he had got drawn up to get introduced to the king, which is no secret. He left a wife and child behind him, which he in a moving manner took leave of the night before execution, friendless and forlorn. Whom recommending to him that careth for the fatherless and widow, he resigned himself forgiving, as he hoped to be forgiven. And now, courteous reader, give me leave to be indulged in a few reflections on the pernicious nature, and mischievous tendency of this now prevalent offence, for the commission of which these two unhappy malefactors have deservedly suffered the severe, though just, punishment, appointed for such offenders.To an opinion, it is to be feared, too generally received among the less discerning part of mankind, that it is violence alone that constitutes the guilt; and, consequently, ought to determine the measure of expiation; to such an opinion, I say, may not improbably be ascribed, the so frequent perpetration of this so unlawful an offence, not less repugnant to divine, than human, laws. But, be it remembered, that the same sacred, all-wise, authority, which has in the most solemn manner, and under threats of the most dreadful judgments, prohibited theft and murder, under equal threatnings, also enjoins, that " Thou shalt not " bear false witness against thy " neighbour!" Under which injunction, not only open and avowed perjury, or the dispersion of private scandal are comprehended; but, likewise, in whatsoever manner the name of another is employed to his prejudice, whether verbally, or in writing, it may with the greatest propriety be deemed the bearing a false testimony of the person. And the delinquent becomes liable to that vengeance, threatened to be inflicted on those, who shall wilfully disobey, and act contrary to the commands of the almighty. Such is the case in general, and such was the case of the two unhappy men, the subject of the foregoing lines. Who is there that cannot, upon a little recollection, be convinced of the absurdity of the above-mentioned opinion, wherever it is to be found? Who is not much more afraid of the secret poisoner, than of the open assassin? By seasonable precaution, the malevolent efforts of the latter my be easily disappointed. But what means can be taken for effectual security against the former! Such is the case of the dextrous forger! The highwayman, or street-robber (though bad enough in themselves) takes from me only the little I carry about me. But, a man's whole substance, and credit, and the provision for his whole house, may be exposed to the mischievous inventions and schemes of the other. For instance, how many poor seamen, after having toiled and laboured abroad for years, come home at last, expecting to receive the reward of their labours; when, to their great astonishment and surprize, a forger has been beforehand with them, who, by his machinationsand frauds, has, like a lazy drone, swallowed and wasted all that honey in a moment, which the industrous bee had been long time laying in store: nor can the utmost vigilance, or resolution, sufficiently guard against his crafty and wicked devices. Many instances are recent, since the last war, by which men have been totally and suddenly undone, without being oft-times able to learn who was the author of their undoing. Nor are the mischiefs arising from this detestable practice confined to individuals. It is equally fatal to society in general. Property is hereby rendered universally precarious. And, in a commercial state, the source of whose wealth, and the continuance of whose power depends principally upon trade; whatever is injurious to public credit, may be said to give a dangerous stab to the very vitals of the community. The utility, nay, necessity of circulating paper in matters of commerce, is too obvious to need illustration. And, consequently, every attempt to lessen the value, or invalidate the authenticity of such paper currency, is a crime scarce less pernicious, than that of debasing, or counterfeiting, the established coin of the kingdom. For, should the mutual confidence that ever ought inviolably to subsist between man and man, be once destroyed, trade itself will not only droop, but must in the end cease to exist. The modern increase of this offence will, it is hoped, render these animadversions, at least excusable, if not acceptable. And, a man might think it the greatest happiness of this life, if hereby, even but one person shall be taught to avoid the guilt accruing from this dangerous crime.

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn, on Wednesday the 18th day of May, 1709. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 4th, 5th, and 6th of this instant May, Four Persons received Sentence of Death. Two of them are Reprieved; and the other Two are now order'd for Execution. When they had received their Sentence, I visited them; and so continu'd to do, all the time they were under this Condemnation, during which I had them twice every day brought up to the Chapel, where I pray'd with them, and expounded the Word of God to them; using all the Arguments from Scripture and Reason, which I thought proper to awaken their Sin-stupify'd Souls unto Repentance and Righteousness. On the Lord's Day, the 8th instant, I preach'd to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon 2 Cor. 5. 10; the Words being these. For we must all appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad. From the Text I laid down this Proposition, viz. That all Men, whether Rich or Poor, High or Low, Learned or Unlearn'd, Good or Bad; of what Country or Nation, Rank or Condition, Profession or Capacity soever (every one of them, without any exception) shall be summon'd and bound to appear at the great Assizes, before the great Judge of all the World; there to answer for, and give a strict Account of what they shall have done while they liv'd here, and so receive Sentence accordingly; i. e. such a Sentence as they shall have deserved, either for their good or bad Deeds, and likewise for their Words and Thoughts, which shall also come under Examination, be narrowly sifted and search'd into, and have an irreversible Judgment pass'd upon them, at that dreadful Tribunal; at which both Men and Angels shall stand. To illustrate this Proposition, I proceeded distinctly to shew, I. The Certainty and Unavoidableness of a future Judgment; and When, and What that Judgment shall be. II. The dreadful Punishment that will be then and for ever inflicted upon impenitent Sinners. III. The Eternal Happiness and Glory they shall be advanced to in the next World, who (when they come to be judged) shall be found to have liv'd, or at least dy'd, well in this. IV. and lastly, How the Sinner might avoid, though not the Judgment it self, yet the Condemnation of it, and obtain a Life of Happiness and Glory, which shall last as long as God, i. e. to all Ages of Eternity. On the last Lord's Day, the 15th instant, I preach'd again to them, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon Deut. 5. 29. (Part of the First Evening-Lesson) Oh! that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my Commandments always: that it might be well with them and with their Children for ever. From which Words, first Paraphrastically and Historically explain'd, I then proceeded to shew, I. What that Duty is, which is here requir'd, and how it may and ought to be perform'd. II. The great Reward promis'd to this Performance. III. The transcendent Love of God to Men, express'd in this pathetick and most compassionate Wish in the Text, Oh! that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me - That it might be well with them -. IV. and lastly, The terrible Punishment they shall receive, who unworthily neglect the Duty, reject the Reward, and slight the Love of God, so visibly shewn in his great concern for the Welfare and Happiness of Men. I inlarged upon these, and concluded all my publick Discourses with a particular Application to the Condemn'd; whom I did then, and from day to day, exhort to Faith and Repentance, that they might obtain Pardon and Salvation, through the infinite Merits of JESUS CHRIST, who shed his most precious Blood for the Redemption of such Sinners as stedfastly believed in Him, and truly repented of all their Sins. I found all these Condemned Persons, as well the Two that are Reprieved (who I hope will duly improve this great Mercy) as the other Two that are to Die, very attentive to the Word of God; behaving themselves with that Decency, Humility and Devotion, which became such. And the two last, viz. Dove and Harris, particularly express'd a great abhorrence of their Sins, and desire of God's Grace and Favour, and to be renew'd and chang'd in their stubborn corrupt Nature, and brought into a State of Purity and Holiness, by the Power of his Divine Spirit; which they implor'd, and which they were made sensible was the thing they stood most in need of, in order to their Eternal Salvation. In my private Conversations with them, they gave me the respective Accounts of themselves, which follow. I. Richard Dove , condemn'd for High-Treason in counterfeiting and defacing the currant Coin of this Kingdom. He readily confess'd, That he was guilty of this Fact; but said, That the Evidence against him had induc'd him to it; That he had not been at this Work above 4 hours; and that he did neither like it, nor intended to have follow'd it. He told me, he was about 40 years of age or more, born in the Corner-house of Blowbladder-street , London ; That he serv'd his Prentiship with his Father-in-Law, a Working Silver-Smith in Gutter-Lane ; with whom he continued a while after his time of Servitude was over, and robb'd him of a considerable quantity of Plate. Then he learned the Art of Weaving Lace for Women's Stays , and kept several Journey-men at that Work for some time. Afterwards he apply'd himself to the Trade of Founding , and making Brass-Buttons and other Brass-things for Cabinets: And so by this he fell upon that of Coining. He own'd he had, from his Youth till now, been very viciously inclin'd: That he was disobedient to his Parents, and wrong'd both them and other Persons, stealing whatever he could from them: That he had been very unkind to his former Wife, who was a very good Woman, with whom he liv'd about nine years, and by whom he had six Children, whereof four are now alive; and had been no better to his Second Wife, he having lived from first to last in Adultery with other Women; and thereby not only troubled their Minds, but distemper'd their Bodies, bringing to them that foul Disease, which he had got by his lewd Practices and debauch'd Life. He express'd a great deal of Sorrow for all that Wickedness of which he was so highly guilty, having liv'd so contrary to the knowledg he had of good things from that Education his honest Parents had taken care to give him; the remembrance of which Abuse was now very grievous to him, as he said; adding, That if he were to live again in the World, he hop'd he should be wiser and better; for he found he had now a great abhorrence of those Vices he so much delighted in before; and would not for all the World commit them again, or any other Sin wilfully, were he at liberty so to do. He asked Pardon of God, of the Queen, and of his present Wife, whom he had forsaken soon after they were marry'd. He further declar'd, That he forgave the Party who had (and that very much against his Mind) perswaded him to this Fact, of which he afterwards accus'd and convicted him, and for which he is now to die; yet own'd his Sentence to be just; but said, that he was unkind, who having allured him into it, brought all this Calamity not only upon himself, but he fears on his Children too, who may suffer by his shameful Death. He said, he was nevertheless in Charity with him, as likewise with all the World besides, and pray'd that God would forgive his Enemies, as he from his Heart forgave them: Adding to all this, That he thought himself bound in Conscience to declare, that Ann Martin his Servant knew nothing at all of the Fact for which she was indicted with him, and of which she was therefore justly acquitted. And as to her living with him in a lascivious way, he said, That himself was in the fault; for she being young and simple, he deluded her and drew her into it, before she was well aware of the Sinfulness of such unclean actions. He moreover added, That when he work'd with his Father-in-Law (and that is above 20 years ago) he stole a Watch of a certain Person, who enquiring after it, and search being made for it among his Things, it was found there, and with it 150 Ounces of Silver, and a Silver-Porringer, which he had stoln from his said Father-in-Law. The Silver was not so presently miss'd, but the Porringer was, and he laid it upon the Maid that was then a Servant in the House, whose Name he has forgot. She was thereupon had before Sir William Turner , and he does not remember what was done with her. But now he is sorry, that he was so base as to do such a wicked thing (and that too in his Parents House) and charge it upon a poor innocent Maid, who (he fears) has much suffer'd, and may still suffer by it; it not being now in his power to make her sufficient Amends for so great an Injury. II. Mark Harris , condemn'd for several Felonies and Robberies, in breaking open the Houses of Edward Gould Esq ; on the 30th of August 1706; of John Waters Esq ; about Easter 1707; of Mr. Thomas Allison , in February, 1708; and another House on the 24th day of March last; and taking out of those Houses, Plate, Linnen, and other Goods of considerable value. He confess'd, he was guilty of all these Robberies, except that of Mr. Gould; saying, That the first he ever committed, or was concern'd in, was that in Mr. Waters's House, a long time before Mr. Gould's House was robb'd, which was twice so, viz. the first time by N. P. and J. C. and the second time by J. C. and J. H. as they told him themselves some years after, when he came to be acquainted with them. I spare naming them here at large, in hopes that they will reform: But if they do not, I may likely have them in my Papers hereafter; which I wish they would take care to prevent, by becoming honest Men in good earnest. But to return to this Malefactor now under consideration, viz. Mark Harris : He said, he was above 30 years of age, born at Newport-Pannel in Buckinghamshire , and was a Carpenter by his Trade, which he exercis'd first in his own Town and thereabouts, and then went to work at Highgate , where he liv'd 2 years in good repute. Afterwards he settled with his Family in Stepney Parish , in which he continu'd 4 years, and pass'd there among his Neighbours for an honest Man; he doing nothing there that should bespeak him otherwise. But it was his unhappiness when he lived at Highgate to become acquainted with J. C. who being a Bricklayer, and he a House-Carpenter, it once or twice fell out that they were at work together at the same House: And so in process of time, the said J. C. induc'd him to go with him and assist him in his Robberies and Burglaries; of which he said (with Tears in his Eyes, and I hope true Sorrow in his Heart) he repented, and wish'd he could make full Satisfaction to the Persons he had wrong'd, but he had not wherewithal; neither did he receive much for his part out of what was then stoln; for J. C. and others concerned with him, had the disposal of those Goods, and the greatest share therein. He desired all to forgive him, as he forgave both them who had been the wicked Instruments of his Ruin, and all others that had injur'd him; and wish'd that none would, upon the account of his vicious Life and shameful Death, reflect on his Wife, who was a very good and honest Woman, and pray'd God to bless both her and their two small Children he leaves alive behind him, with that within her Womb, she being big with Child. He own'd, that God was just in bringing this Condemnation upon him; for he had very much neglected his Service, both in publick and private, and had been guilty of Whoredom, Drinking, and Swearing; But he hop'd he had truly repented of those and other Sins, and had utterly forsaken them, and that if he were to live longer in this World, he would live a better Life. This was (he said) his present Resolution and Desire, which he pray'd to God he might have Grace to perform, had he time and space for it. Thus much as to this Man's Confession and that of his Fellow-Sufferer, Richard Dove , while they were under my Care and Examination in Newgate. At the Place of Execution, to which they were carry'd, viz. Dove on a Sledg, and Harris in a Cart, I attended 'em for the last time; and, according to my usual manner, pray'd with them, and made them rehearse the Apostles Creed, and sing some Penitential Psalms. When this was done, and they had spoken to the Standers-by some few Words, to the same effect as that which is contain'd in their Confessions to me, and wish'd that they would all of them take Warning by this Their Untimely End, and pray for Them while they were alive; I then recommended them again to God's Mercy, and so retir'd from them. They had some time allow'd them for their private Devotions; and after that, the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off; all the while calling upon God, to forgive their Sins, and receive their Souls. In which they were very earnest, using many pious Ejaculations, which they utter'd so fast, that they were not all of them intelligible to those who were about them; but, I hope God heard them. Richard Dove gave me, at the Tree, a Paper, written (as he said) with his own Hand, which containing the same in substance with what he had before declar'd privately to me, and now openly in this Place, there is no need for me to trouble the World with a Copy of it, only I shall here add his last Prayer at the end of that Paper, which is as follows. I do freely forgive all Men. Do thou Lord forgive them also, as I do desire all whom I have wrong'd and offended, that they would forgive me. So I beseech thee, O Lord, to bless them, and do good to them for the Evil that I have done them. Have mercy on all those to whose Sins I have been any ways accessary, and give them all Grace to repent themselves, and to forgive me. O Lord! seeing my Crimes cut me off from doing good to others by my Life, let my Death be of this good use to others, that those whom my Life has led to Sin, may by my Death be led to Repentance. And that all who are engaged in the like evil Courses, seeing or hearing of my Punishment, may take Warning, and fear, and do no more so wickedly. This is all the Account, which in this Hurry can be given of these Dying Malefactors, by me, PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary of Newgate . Wednesday, May 18, 1709. ADVERTISEMENT. ROBERT WHITLEDGE , who formerly lived at the Bible in Creed-Lane , is removed to the Bible and Ball in Ave-Mary-Lane , near Ludgate , where all Booksellers and others may be furnisht with Bibles and Common-Prayers of all Sorts, with Cuts or without, Ruled or Unruled, Bound in Turky Leather or Plain. Mr. Sturt's Cuts Curiously Engrav'd; also other fine Cutts fitted for all Sizes and Common-Prayers. The Welsh Bible, Welsh Common-Prayer, and Welsh Almanack. The Duty of Man's Works of all Sizes. The Duty of Man in Latin. Latin and French Common-Prayers. Tate and Brady's New Version of Psalms, with the New Supplement. Dr. Gibson on the Sacrament. The Statutes at large, in Three Volumes. Washington and Wingate's Abridgment of them. The Lord Clarendon's History of the Rebellion in Folio and Octavo. All which Books and Cus are likewise Sold by J. Baker in Mercers-Chapel, in Cheapside. Lately publish'd for the Use of Schools, Vocabularium Latiale; or, a Latin Vocabulary in two parts. The First being a Collection of the most usual and easie Latin words, whether primitive or derivative; with their signification in English, after the order of the Eight parts of Speech, giving a Specimen of each, and most naturally shewing the gender, increase, declension and motion of Nouns and Pronouns, with the Conjugation-Preterperfect Tense and Supine of Verbs both Simple and Compound. 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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn on Wednesday the 6th of August, 1718. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Friday the 30th, and Saturday the 31st of May, 1718, Four Men being Try'd for, and Convicted of, diverse Capital Crimes, did accordingly receive Sentence of Death: And at the last Sessions, held at the same Place, on Wednesday and Thursday the 9th and 10th of July following, Five Persons, viz. Three Men and Two Women, then Try'd and found Guilty likewise, did receive such a Sentence: But all the four that were condemn'd in the former Sessions, and Three of the Men in this last, having obtain'd His Most Gracious MAJESTY'S Reprieve on Saturday the 2d of this instant August, Three only are now order'd for Execution. While they lay under this Condemnation, I constantly visited them, and had them for the most part twice every Day in the Chapel of New-gate, where I read Prayer and the Word of GOD, which I expounded to them for their better understanding it, and living now according to it, by repenting truly of their Sins, and effectually amending their Lives, as it was both their indispensable Duty and Everlasting Interest to do. And for a furtherance thereto (besides Daily Prayers, Instructions, and Exhortations) they had the benefit of many Sermons I preach'd within that time, in that Chapel, as of Course I do twice every Lord's Day throughout the Year. Of those many Sermons which they then heard, or might have heard, I shall here give an account of these few only, whereof the Texts and Heads, with the Times of their being preach'd, follow. On the Lord's Day the 6th of July last, I preach'd to them, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon those Words of our Saviour, Mar. 1. 15. the latter part of the Verse - Repent ye, and believe the Gospel. From which Words, first explain'd in general, and illustrated by parallel Texts, I then spoke first to the Subject of Faith, yet briefly in regard I had on the Sunday before amply treated of that: But now I more largely discours'd upon Repentance; shewing, I. What Repentance is. II. What are the true Grounds and first Elements of it, which we have from the very Light of Nature, viz. 1. The Being of God, with His Divine Attributes. 2. The Immortality of the Soul of Man. 3. The Remorse and Terrour of Conscience, even Natural Conscience. 4. The Fore-casts of Vengeance. 5. The Apprehension and Desire of an Atonement. III. ult. What are the more noble and excellent Motives to Repentance, viz. The Light of the Holy Scriptures, and the gracious Preposition of the Gospel. On all these I enlarg'd, and concluded with a short Exhortation to the Condemn'd Persons, who then were Four in number. Again, on the Lord's Day the 13th of the said Month, when there were Five more added to that number, I preach'd to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, on Ezek. 33. 11. Say unto them, As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the in the Death of the Wicked, but that the Wicked turn from his Ways, and live. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O House of Israel? After a general Explanation of these Words, I spoke in particular to these Points, viz. I. The honourable Commission given to, and the great Duty incumbent upon, God's Ministers, to preach Repentance and Remission of Sins. II. The indispensable Obligation all Men lie under to hearken to this Preaching, and act and live accordingly. III. ult. The transcendent Benefits and Advantages that would accrue both to Ministers and People, did they all unanimously pursue what they profess, and make their Lives the Transcript of the Doctrine they teach, and are taught. On the Lord's Day the 20th of last July, I preach'd again to the Condemn'd Persons and others there present, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon these Words of our Blessed Saviour, being part of the Gospel appointed for that Day, viz. Matt. 5. 20. - For I say unto you, That except your Righteousness shall exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. From this Text, after a general Explication of it, I shew'd particularly, I. What the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees was. II. What the Righteousness of Christians should be. III. ult. What is meant by that Kingdom of Heaven, which the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees could not, and that of Christians may (through Mercy) bring them into. On the Lord's Day the 27th of that Month, I did again preach to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, and my Text then was Rom 8. 12, 13. Therefore, Brethren, we are Debters, not to the Flesh, to live after the Flesh. For if ye live after the Flesh, ye shall die: But if ye through the Spirit do mortifie the Deeds of the Body, ye shall live. From which Words, first explain'd (with their Context) in general, I shew'd in particular, That therein we have these two Things chiefly laid before us, viz. I. A Dehortation from living after the Flesh, that is, after the carnal Desires and sinful Lusts of our Corrupt Nature, which brings forth Death, even Eternal Death. II. An Exhortation to a holy Life, acted by the divine Spirit mortifying the Deeds of the Body. And what that Life is, and the Reward of it, I shew'd to be these, 1st, The Present State of Grace: And, 2dly, The Future State of Glory. Again, on Friday the 1st instant, being the Anniversary Day of our Most Gracious Sovereign Lord KING GEORGE's Happy Accession to the Throne, I preach'd to them on these Words (being part of the Gospel appointed for that Solemn Day) viz. Matt. 22. 21, 22. - Then said He unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar's, and unto God the things that are God's. When they had heard these Words, they marvelled, and left Him, and went their way. From which Words spoken by our Blessed Saviour, in Answer to a captious Question put to him by the Pharisees Disciples and the Herodians, viz. Whether Tribute should be paid to Cesar, or not; I shew'd, I. The Wisdom and Equity of Christ's Answer, Render unto Cesar, &c. teaching us Obedience to God and to our Governors. II. The admirable Effect it had upon them He gave it to, which was this, That when they had heard these Words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. Having largely spoken to these, and said something upon the Occasion of this Solemn, Blessed, and Joyful Day - I did, On the next Lord's Day, the 3d instant, in the Morning, further enlarge upon that Text. And in the Afternoon I preach'd on Psal. 34. 14. the Words being these; Depart from Evil, and do Good: Seek Peace, and pursue it. After I had given a large Account of the whole Psalm in general, I shew'd from the Text in particular, What it is, I. To depart from Evil. II. To do Good. III. To seek Peace: And, IV. To pursue it. Then I concluded (as I had always done before) with particular proper Admonitions to the Condemn'd, whom I exhorted to redouble their Prayers, and be so much the more earnest and constant in them, by how much the Time of their Departure was approaching, at which they should be call'd to a strict Account for their Neglect, and all other their Faults, unless they seriously consider'd of their great Change, and made a due Preparation for it, before it was too late. In my private Examinations of them, they respectively gave me the Accounts following. 1. Mary Price , alias Purry Moll , condemn'd for the Murder by her committed on the Body of Ann Bickham , a Child of about 5 Years old (as She said) on the 3d of July last. She told me, she was about 21 Years of age, born in Longacre , in the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields : That she was sometimes a Domestick Servant in several Families, and at other times cry'd News about the Streets , for a Livelihood: That a certain Young Man, formerly a Running-Footman to a Person who lately was of the highest Quality, having made a Declaration of Love to her, and she having accepted of it, the Banns of Marriage between them were publisht at three several times in two Parish-Churches, viz. that of St. James Westminster (where the Young Man then inhabited) and in St. Loenard Shoreditch , where herself was a Lodger at that time; but so it was, before their Marriage could be celebrated and lawfully consummated, her Suitor had carnal Knowledge of her, and then went out of England without acquainting her with his Design: But when he was come to his old Master beyond Sea, he wrote her a Letter, and then another; neither of which pleasing her, she entertain'd a new Lover, one Simon Sheppard , Brother to the late James Sheppard , who was executed on Monday the Seventeenth of March last. This new Lover had hardly began his Suit to her, but he must needs go to Sea , yet promis'd her at parting, That he would ever be true and faithful to her; and upon that gave her (as a Token of his Love) a plain Tobacco-box. Some time after this, it unhappily fell out that Ann Bickham before-mention'd (Daughter to a Soldier, who for several Years past was acquainted with her Mother) having taken this Box from her, and given it to her Father, it provok'd her to a very high degree, being also set against the Child by a certain Woman formerly transported, and since return'd into England with a Sailor she married beyond Sea, and who once would have perswaded her to murder the Child, and rob her own Mother; but she was then so far from entertaining those wicked Thoughts, that she abhor'd the commission of such heinous Facts, and prevented that barbarous Woman from knocking the Child down (as she would have done at that time) with a Smoothing. I o. But for all this, the Devil at last got such Power over her, as to prompt her to the doing of that her self, which some time before appear'd so horrid to her: for, on the 3d of July last, she took away the Life of that poor Child, by strangling her with a Leather Girdle; not reflecting then upon the Enormity of such a Crime; but now considering it (upon her being shewn what a Crime that was) she seem'd to be very sensible that she deserv'd (and therefore said she was willing) to die for it. She was very ignorant, understood little of Religion, and was not very desirous of good Instruction: However, I endeavour'd to bring her into a better frame, by representing to her the Danger she was in, and how she might by Repentance and Faith, take hold of CHRIST's Merits for Salvation and Eternal Life; with which she seem'd somewhat affected. 2. Elizabeth Cave , condemn'd for privately stealing 8. 6 d. from the Person of Mr. Sampson Barrett , on the 6th of May last. She said, she was about 40 Years of age, born in the Parish of St. Giles in the Fields : That when Young, she serv'd (as a Prentice) a Physick Herb-woman , but it was not long e'er she ran away from her, and took to ill Courses. She confess'd the Fact she was condemn'd for, and likewise own'd, that she had committed several others of the like nature, and done many wicked things besides, which her Conscience now reproacht her with, and she begg'd GOD's Pardon for. This she said in general, but to enter into Particulars she altogether declin'd; alleding, That she could not now remember so many things; and tho' she did, it would signifie nothing to acquaint the World with it. Upon my observing her Face to be extreamly disfigur'd, even to that degree as to have her Nose and Lips eaten up (as it were) with the foul Disease, I took notice of that to her; who did not deny but she had been a very lewd Woman, debauch'd [Missing page images]

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were EXECUTED at TYBURN, On TUESDAY the 9th of this Instant July, 1734. BEING THE Fourth EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir WILLIAM BILLERS , Knt. Number IV. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M.DCC.XXXIV. [Price Six-Pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. T the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir William Billers , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Right Honourable Lord Chief Justice Hardwicke; the Honourable Mr. Justice Reeves; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London; and Justices of Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex,) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 24th, 25th and 26th of April, 1734, in the Seventh Year of his Majesty's Reign. Five Men, viz. Thomas Evans , William Jellard , William Fletcher , John Green , Peter Merchie ; and two Women, viz. Massey Hornbey , and Elizabeth Hewit , were by the Jury convicted of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. And, At the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir William Billers , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Honourable Mr. Justice Probyn; the Honourable Mr. Baron Comyns; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London, and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Thursday and Friday, the 30th and 31st of May, and Saturday the 1st of June, in the Seventh Year of his Majesty's Reign. Five Men, viz. Thomas Taverner , alias Cotton , Joseph Hart , Samuel Walker , William Ray and Roger Bow , were by the Jury found guilty of Capital Offences, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. When under Sentence, I exhorted them seriously to repent of all their Sins; and that their Repentance might be sincere, I instructed them, That firm Resolutions of New Obedience were necessary; and that if they resolved to amend their Lives, and become good, they must not except any Duties, for God excepts none; nor reserve to themselves an Allowance of any Sins; for God forbids, and most severely punishes all sorts of Sin. An holy Resolution must know no other Limits but our Duty, and extend to every thing which God has required of us. And this compass of religious Purpose, the Commandment expresly calls for, when we are enjoined to love God with all our Hearts, Luke x. 27. For if we keep a secret Reserve for any Sin, our Heart is given but by halves to God, and is not whole with him. Jehu walk'd not in the Law of God with all his Heart, says the Scripture; and the Proof is given, because he had a Reserve in one Point, and departed not from the Sins of Jereboam, 2 Kings, x. 31. but David says God, followed me with all his Heart, which appeared, because he did that only which was right in mine Eyes, 1 King, xiv. 18. And what is said in this case, the Psalmist expresses more universally of all others, they seek the Lord with their whole Heart, who do no Iniquity, Psalm cxix. 1, 2. Thus I shew'd them, that their penitential Purposes must be full and intire with God, not sticking at any thing he has enjoined, nor allowing of any thing his Law forbids us: And therefore those Resolvers must not think they have finish'd, but only begun the Work, who have not renounced all, but only the greatest Part, and still reserve themselves a Liberty for some particular Sins, which are deeprooted in their natural Tempers, or closely interwoven with their way of Life and Business; yea, or for some particular times, and Acts of any Sin, resolving against it in all Cases, save only when 'tis powerfully recommended by some great Temptations; whilst they resolve thus by halves, they must needs perform and obey by halves too, &c. I shew'd to them the Original of Right and Property; and that as God did not love a natural Chaos, much less did he approve of a moral one; but if Theft and Robbery was allow'd of, then all the Policy of Empires, Kingdoms and States, must of Necessity fall to the Ground; and the weak and innocent must constantly become a Prey to the rapacious and unjust. And therefore I desir'd them to think seriously of what dangerous Consequence it must needs be, to set themselves in Opposition to Almighty God, who is the God of order; for who ever contended with God and prospered? And as to that atrocious Sin of Murder, for which some of them were convicted and suffer'd: I desir'd them to reflect upon what horrid Guilt they had contracted, God being the Sovereign Lord of the Life and Death of his Creatures. See now that I, even I am he, and there is no God with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; neither is there any that can deliver out of my Hand, Deut. xxxii, 39. Dare any be guilty of such saucy Presumptions, as to assume the divine Prerogative, as to dispose of the Life and Death of his Creatures, of destroying, as much as in him lies, at one Stroke, suddenly, by surprize and unexpectedly, both Soul and Body to all Eternity; and after all, can such a one expect to pass unpunished? None can deliver such Persons out of God's Hand. I put them in Mind that the nearer the Relation is, so much greater must the Sin be; and one having murder'd the Wife of his Bosom, his own self, Man and Wife being no more two, but one Person; by murdering his Wife, he murder'd himself: I expos'd the unnatural, the cruel and worse than brutish Fact, of murdering an Infant, of having no Compassion upon the Fruit of ones Womb, of destroying that which pleads, which cries for Pity and Compassion at the Hands of every Body: A third having committed Murder on a Stranger, of whom he knew nothing of, whom he had never seen, to whom he had never spoken, and consequently, where there could not be the least Pretence of any Provocation. They having been such heinous Criminals and notorious Offenders, I exhorted and intreated all of them, to think upon their Ways, and turn their Feet unto God's Testimonies, and to lay hold upon the Promises of Life and Salvation in Christ; to repent of all their Sins, more especially, of those heinous, crying, unnatural, cruel and barbarous Sins of Theft, Robbery, Covetousness, Uncleanness and Murder, for which they suffer'd so much Shame, Contempt and Misery. While these and many other Instructions and Exhortations were gi ven, they all attended in Chappel, and such as could read, made regular responses, and all of them were very attentive, both to Prayers and Instructions and Exhortations. William Fletcher was for a long time very sick and weak, and behav'd himself at all times with abundance of submission and resignation. Massey Hornbey was also much afflicted with Sickness for two or three Weeks: When I visited her in the Cell, she declar'd herself very Penitent, and that she was very desirous of Prayers and Instructions; as was also Elizabeth Hewit , who having been brought to Bed in a Goal, after she was taken up for the Crime, she was Convicted for, contracted such a cold and other Indispositions, that she was seldom able to come to Chappel, but was very desirous of Prayers and proper Instructions in the Cells. Thomas Tavernor and William Ray , were also much afflicted with Sickness, during their confinement, but for the most part came to Chapel, though with difficulty. All of them behav'd apparently well, though not so much affected, as may be thought needful for Persons in their deplorable Circumstances. Elizabeth Hewit , alias Giles , about Twenty-four years of Age, born at Rochester of mean Parents, who gave her no Education. Being unkindly treated by a Mother-in-Law, she left her Father, who took little care of her when young, and serv'd in any mean Station, till about a Year ago she came to London , and serv'd in a Victualling-house in the Strand . There she got acquainted with one Giles, who upon promise of Marriage, unlawfully convers'd with her. And she being reduced to a distrest and desperate Condition, and finding an opportunity, when her MASTER Mr. Kirk, and her Mistress were both out, she broke open a Trunk in a Closet, and took thereout fourteen Guineas and a half, 3 l. 13 s. in Silver, and two gold Rings, value 10 s. the 14th of July, 1733, and then went out of Town in a Coach, but was soon pursued and taken at Badgers-hill in Kent , in a day or two after the Robbery; her Master found no more but the two gold Rings, and half a Guinea and 6 d, which was all he recover'd of his Mony. Being thus taken, she was sent to Maidstone Goal , and when Health permitted, brought to Newgate , by a Habeas Corpus in order to be tried at the Old Bailey . This Robbery she own'd, but deny'd that she was a Thief before, but acknowledged her being addicted to and frequenting vicious Company; she was in a miserable and poor condition, and some Weeks before she died, she was wholly deaf and could hear nothing. She was very ignorant of Christian Principles, but declar'd herself Penitent, in Peace with every body, and own'd the Justice of her Sentence. Her Sickness and troubles increasing, upon Saturday the 15th, of June, between five and six o'Clock in the Morning, she died of a violent Fit of the Convulsions. Upon Thursday the fourth of this instant July, Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the Eleven Surviving Malefactors, in the Cells of Newgate : When William Jellard , for breaking and entering the House of Gherard Bothemly , and stealing some things, April 7th, in the Night. Massey Hornbey , for the Murder of her female Bastard-Child, March 5th. John Green , for stealing 4 gold Rings, and some other Goods and Money of William Bennet , in his House, March 11th. Joseph Hart , for stealing eight Moidores, &c. the goods of Elizabeth Tillet , Widow ; four Moidores, &c. the Money of John Bateman , and a pair of Silver Buckles, value 10 s. the goods of Charles Thronbury , Esq ; in the house of Elizabeth Tillet , March 19th, and Samuel Walker , for stealing 50 Guineas, and other Mony of Joseph Hague , a Wig and some Linnen belonging to Sam. Touchet , a Hat, the Property of Holden Bouker , and several promissary Notes of considerable value, the property of Joseph Hague , in his House, March 3d. Receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve: The remaining six, viz. Thomas Evans , William Fletcher , Peter Merchie , Thomas Tavernor , William Raye , and Roger Bow were order'd for Execution. But on Monday Morning a Reprieve came, for eight Days, for William Fletcher , the Cook . Thomas Tavernor , alias Cotton , was indicted for Assaulting Mary the Wife of Samuel Russel , on the Highway, putting her in Fear, and taking from her a Silk-purse, two gold Rings, and two shillings; January 3d. 1. Thomas Tavernor , about twenty-four years of Age, was born near the Town, of honest Parents, his Father leaving him Young, he had good Education at a Publick School, where he learned Reading, Writing and Arithmetick, to fit him for Business, and was taught the Christian Religion, in which he was more conversant, then a great many of these unhappy People. He declared himself to have been, and so he appeared to be, a Person of a brisk active Spirit and Temper, and who lov'd a great deal of Liberty and Freedom; but who thought, that that altogether consisted in Mirth, Jollity and a voluptious Inclination, as appear'd from the variety of Incidents and Accounts he gave of his Proceedings, some of which are as follow. That his Father dying whilst he was a Youth, was the occasion he was not placed out by his Friends, as an Apprentice to any Business, but having been brought up at School to Writing and Accompts, he was employ'd by a great Dealer in Hogs, as a Clerk or Book-keeper for some Years, and was also entrusted by his Master, to pay and over-see the other Servants; and in which Station, he behaved himself so well to the Satisfaction of his Master, that he was extreamly well respected, as well for his care in his Business, as for his civil behaviour and deportment; in so much, that his Master denied him no Freedom he required, but frequently gave him the Liberty to take one of his Horses when ever he had a Mind to ride out for the Air or Diversion, with which (in a Chaise which he hired for that Purpose) he often diverted himself by riding out to several Places about the Town, and to one in particular, ten or twelve Miles from the Town to a Publick-house, where he used to put up; and always behaving himself there with much Civility and Complaisance, and was extreamly well respected by the People of the House; the Landlord of which having a Daughter, a very likely and agreeable young Woman, Tavernor seem'd very well pleased with her Conversation; and one Day told her Father he had an Inclination to make his Addresses to her, if it might be with her Parents Consent; to which the Landlord replied to this Effect; that it was too soon for her to think of a Husband, which waved the Discourse for the present. But about fourteen Days afterwards, coming there again in a Chaise, after a little Refreshment, he prevail'd on the Father to permit his Daughter to take a Ride out with him in the Chaise, promising to bring her home again, in a short Time: And the young Woman complying with his Importunity, went with him; but they had not long been gone out, before he began to press her to a Consent to marry him immediately; which she not complying with, he swore violently, if she did not consent to marry him that Night, he would instantly stab her: And his Threats were so terrifying that the poor young Woman swoon'd away in the Chaise. This Misfortune had not the Effect upon him to divert him from his Purpose; but upon her Recovery, he still persisted in the same Resolution: The young Woman, upon her Knees, expostulated with him, on the Treachery of his Behaviour, and entreated him to desist from his Intentions, and apply to her Friends in a proper manner for their Consent; adding, she her self would second his Request to her Friends, and did not doubt but to meet with their Compliance, as knowing her Father and Mother had conceived a very great Respect for him; and also assuring him, she would not marry any body but himself, in case her Friends should refuse their consent, but earnestly persuaded him not to force her in that manner to comply, without the Approbation of her Friends first sought for, and to consider the Consequence of such a rash Proceeding; but he, wholly deaf to her Intreaties, persisted in his Resolution, and seem ed ready to put his Threats in Execution; when, thro' fear of immediate Death, back'd by his violent Menaces, he obliged her to comply with his Desires, and submit to be carry'd by him whither he thought fit, which was first to the Fleet , where they were marry'd, and afterwards to a Publick-house in Town, where he declared his marriage to her, and kept his Wedding-dinner, there at which Place they continued for some few Days, in which time he provided a Lodging in the Neighbourhood for himself and her, and afterwards reconciled themselves to her Parents, where they frequently went, and were well received and accepted by them. After their Marriage he set up a Publick house in Town, which he kept for some time; but altho' he had taken such a Step to procure a Wife, yet his Love soon cool'd to her, and his violent Passion of Love soon changed into Dislike or Distrust; for in about 12 Months after their Marriage they parted, she went to the Country to her Friends, and he never seen her till Sunday last, when he sent a Horse and Man to Bull's-Cross , near Endfield , on Saturday, with a Letter to her Mother, to give her leave to come and take her last Farewel of him, before he died; for he said he could not be easy till he had seen her, to ask her Forgiveness for the Injuries he had done her. When he saw her, he could not forbear sheding Tears; and said, he hop'd she would be so good as to forgive him the Injuries which he had done her; which she said she did freely, and hop'd God would forgive him. She express'd herself under a great Concern for his bringing himself to that miserable and unfortunate End. He was of a vicious disorderly Temper; and after his parting from his Wife, contracted several Debts, which obliged him to skulk and keep out of the way, for fear of Imprisonment. But as he had an Inclination to make a Figure in the World (as he call'd it) so he was endeavouring to find out ways to enable him to appear above his Equals, without being under so close a Restraint or Confinement as his Business required he should; and he could think of no readier Expedient than that of the Highway; having observ'd several amongst the Acquaintance he had pick'd up at Gaming-tables; Billiard-tables, and the Hops; who tho' they seem'd to make a Figure in the World, yet had no better Dependance than himself: And therefore he look'd upon the Highway as the readiest way to supply his Wants, and enable him to live suitable to his Inclinations: And this Observation (without considering the Consequence which attends it) induced him to resolve upon that Method, as a ready Expedient to supply all his Wants. And what the more contributed to his following this Course, was, that a Companion of his who is since gone to Sea, and who was Partner with him in the Robbery for which he died, advised him to go on the Highway: And being out of all Business, and having nothing to subsist on, and wanting Grace to resist such a Temptation, he readily comply'd with the Proposal, and went and hired two Horses; upon which they immediately rode out, and stopt Madam Russel's Chariot; by the Turnpike leading to Newington-green, and robb'd her of the things mentioned in the Indictment. The Coachman pursued him and his Companion, who rode off towards Highgate , where the latter was taken; and a Number of People joining the Coachman in the Pursuit, Taverner quitted his Horse, and got into a Field by Holloway , where being surrounded, whilst he presented a Pistol in his Defence, one came behind and pulled him down backward and took him, after he had dropt the Pistol. Most of the Men present, knowing Taverner, they pitied him and let him go immediately; upon which he went to some of his Friends and Relations, and told them the Danger he had shun'd. They advis'd him to go to Ireland , and gave him four or five Guineas to defray the Expence of his Journey thither. He went to Bristol , in order to his Escape; but dallying away his time, and not taking due care of his Safety, he was taken up and carried before the Mayor, who sent him to Prison, where he was kept, till by virtue of an Habeas Corpus, he was brought up to Newgate , where he lay until May Sessions, when being try'd for the said Robbery, he was, on full Evidence convicted. But before he went for Bristol , and after the commission of this Robbery, he was under a Necessity to keep himself private for some time, for fear of being taken: But one Day venturing out in Disguise, he accidentally met with a young Man of his Acquaintance, whom he informed of his Misfortunes, and with great Earnestness address'd in the following manner, John, I beg of you to forsake all bad and vicious Company, and especially to refrain going to the Hops and Gaming-tables, and such like Places, which we have too often frequented; otherwise I fear they will prove your Ruin as well as mine: For by that means, and the Company I met with there, I have brought my self into the most miserable Condition; my Affliction is greater than I can express and I have no Rest by Day or Night. If I lay my self down on my Pillow, I am troubled with such distracted Thoughts that Words cannot express, and which almost deprives me of my Reason. If I meet or see any Person, I am apprehensive they are come to seize me; and if they should, I am certainly a dead Man. Therefore I beg of you, for God and your own sake, to take warning by my unhappy Misfortunes, and that you will cease to frequent these wretched Places, 'as the Hops and Gamingtables, which have been the Instruments of all my Misfortunes and Misery; for at those Places you will always find one or other ready to encourage and lead you into all manner of Vice, Debauchery, and every Enormity; for they are the Nursery of Wickedness, and will prove the Bane and Ruin of all who frequent them, This Advice he delivered so earnestly, that it drew Tears from the Eyes of his Friend as well as himself; and had that Effect upon him, that he faithfully promised him he would never go there any more, but utterly forsake the same: And, as we are informed, his Friend, since his Confinement, has been to see him, and told him, that he had hitherto followed his Advice, and with God's Assistance would continue to do so, and never once more frequent or go to any of those destructive Places: and that since his Advice and refraining therefrom, he had enjoyed more inward Satisfaction that he was able to express, or ever enjoy'd since he was capable of distinguishing Good from Evil; and that he was bound to pray for him to the last Moment of his Life, as being the Means of saving him from Ruin and Destruction; for he acknowledged to him, that he had just entered himself into the Society of a Sett of the worst and most profligate Fellows, whom he had sufficient cause to believe would, in a short time, have brought him to the like shameful and ignominious Death, which Taverner was then so near, and has since suffered; for which Reason he desired particularly, that all young Men, and others, might be caution'd frequenting against those Nurseries of Vice and Wickedness. He own'd the Fact which he suffer'd for, and that his Sentence was most just, as being the Vengeance of God upon him for his most flagitious Life. He would not acknowledge any more Highway or other Robberies, nor Thefts, but own'd himself a very great Offender in many other respects, as Drinking, Whoring, &c. He had not his Health whilst under Confinement; and the apparent Reason thereof, proceeded from a most violent Remorse of Conscience and error of Mind, which so much oppress'd his Spirits, that he usually, in the midst of the Night, would start cut of his Sleep, and break into these and the like Expressions, What shall I do? What would you have with me? Where shall I go, &c. And the Anguish of his Mind was so great, that it kept him in a sort of a Feaver, so that at some times, for a few Minutes, he would seem almost delirious, and insensible of what he was doing. He lamented his Misfortune, in that he had not taken his Sister's Advice, who being present with him when the other Person concern'd with him in the Fact for which he was convicted, came to call him out; she, tho' ignorant of his Intention, yet very earnestly importun'd him not to go out with him, as seeming to be apprehensive of some ill Consequence which might attend them. And he added, that had he then avoided going, in all human probability he had escaped that shameful and ignominious Death he was condemn'd to suffer; but that he was hurried on by his ill Fate, and deaf to all her entreaties. This Sister appear'd to be very affectionate and indulgent to him, and carefully attended him during the time of his Confinement, of which he seem'd to be thoroughly Sensible, and earnestly wish'd it were in his Power to requite her. He behav'd well both in Publick and Private, he declar'd himself, Penitent for all the Sins of his Life, believ'd in Christ, through whom alone he hop'd for Salvation, and died in Peace with all Mankind. Thomas Evans , alias Stevens , alias Stevenson , alias Prat , was indicted for stealing twenty-two Yards of printed Linnen, value, 22 s. 15 Yards of Printed Cotton, value 30 s. 38 Yards of Check, value 38 s. 13 Yards of blue Linnen, value, 13 s. 24 Yards of Printed Linnen Handkercheifs, value 24 s. 22 Yards of Muslin, value 3 l. 6 s. 15 Yards of Cambrick, value 3 l. 36 ells of Holland, value 4 l. 10 s. 14 ells of Nuns Holland, value 28 s. 36 Yards of Irish Linnen, value 56 s. and 8 Yards of course Linnen wrapper, value 4 s. the Goods of John Wingfield , in the House of Joseph Spinks , March 21st. 2. Thomas Evans , (whose right name is Stevens ) 38 Years of Age. was born of honest Parents, in the West-country , who Educated him at School, and instructed him in Christian Principles. When of Age, he serv'd his Time to a Wool-comber , and afterwards follow'd that Business in the Country, married a Wife by whom he had some Children, but he being of an unsettl'd desposition, not agreeing with his Wife, taken up with other Women, and given to loose Company, left his Family, came to London , and for some Years past, liv'd by biting, cheating and tricking all Mankind. He used to go to Shops, and to cheapen Parcels of Goods, and then upon one Pretence or other, to go out with a Servant, who carried the Goods, to whom he was to pay the Money; but getting the Goods into his Hand, he gave the Servant the Slip, leaving him to seek either Money or Goods, where he could find them. He would first look out a Publick-House, which he apprehended might be fit for his Purpose, and one which had a Back-Door to it, which he would frequent for some Time; and by his civil Deportment and Behaviour, and freely spending his Money, endeavour'd to gain the good Opinion of the People, who thereby supposed him to be a very honest Man, and of some Fortune; (he always appearing genteel and well dress'd) after which he would go to some neighbouring Shop, and look out such a Parcel of Goods as he intended; and after agreeing for the Prices, would order the same to be sent to him to such a House (the Place he had fix'd for his Purpose) by the Servant or Porter belonging to the Shop, and direct a Bill of Parcels, and a Receipt thereon, to be sent with them, at which Place he would punctually attend against the Goods came, and when the Porter or Servant brought the same, he would take the Goods of the Person who brought them, and bid him wait a little, and he would fetch the Money, and pretending to go up Stairs for it, would slip out the back way with the Goods, and so went clear off with them. He own'd that this way he had defrauded great Numbers of People, in and about London , and among the rest Mr. Wingfield the Prosecutor, but neither he nor his Servant having deliver'd the Goods to him, but he by slight of Hand carrying them off, it was found a capital Felony. He thought, though he was taken, that these Actions would be only esteem'd a Fraud, and that no more but a Fine or Imprisonment for a Time could be inflicted on him, little thinking (as he said) it was a capital Crime. He confess'd his great Guilt this Way, and as being the same with robbing People of their Goods, that he suffer'd most deservedly for such a wicked Course of Life. He behav'd always very decently and gravely, wept often, shew'd a deal of Devotion, and appeared truly penitent. He hop'd for Salvation thro' Christ; repented of his Sins; and forgave all Men, as he expected Forgiveness from God. Roger Bow , Waterman, was indicted for the Murder of Thomas Field , by giving him, with a Knife, one mortal Wound in the left Side of the Belly, near the Navel, of the Length of one Inch, and Depth of Eight Inches, May 16th, of which he languished 'till the next Day, and then died. He was a second Time indicted on the Statute of Stabbing, and a third Time on the Coroner's Inquisition for the said Murder. 3. Roger Bow , 45 Years of Age, born at Putney , of honest Parents, who educated him at School, to read, write and cast Accompts, to fit him for Business, and had him instructed in Christian Principles; when of Age, he ply'd the River, as a Waterman , with his Father, and afterwards he serv'd, as a Sailor, on Board his Majesty's Navy in the Mediterranean , West-Indies , and other Places. About 20 Years ago he married a Wife, liv'd at Putney , and maintain'd his Family very well. When at Home, he serv'd the Custom-House as a Waterman . He pretended a Giddiness in his Head, and us'd to drink much Liquor, especially that fulsome Thing call'd Ge neva, which turn'd him quite Mad, and then he was ready to do many unaccountable and out-of-the-way Things, both on board the Man of War, and likewise on Shore, when he was at Home. As to the Murder of Thomas Field in Hungerford-Market , he alledg'd, that he knew but little of it; only that upon that Day, and the Day before, his Head had been very much confus'd, so that he scarce knew what he did: I told him, that was the Effect of Drink, as he acknowledg'd in the Round-House , saying, He had kill'd a Man, and he was sorry for it; but d - n it, he was drunk, and the Liquor had done it, and he would die with all the Pleasure in Life. He own'd, that he took up the Butcher's Knife to cut the String of his Shirt-Sleeve; but being very drunk, and out of Humour, he apprehended the young Man had done him some Injury, and stab the poor Lad whom he never saw before, (and who had never spoken to him, good nor bad) in the Belly, of which Wound he died next Day in great Agony. He griev'd and lamented much, over the unfortunate Death of the young Man; acknowledg'd, that he had been a very wicked Man in the preceeding Course of his Life, in neglecting God, and despising his Ordinances, for which he was left to himself, and suffer'd to fall into that horrid Crime of Murder, which justly brought him to a fatal, ignominious End. The Accounts he gave of himself were undistinct; but while under Sentence, being always sober, no such Signs of Madness or Folly, as he would fain have pretended for an Excuse, were to be seen. He behav'd well in the Chappel, and at other Times; profess'd his Faith in Christ; that he was griev'd and sincerely Penitent for all his Sins, particularly, the horrid Sin of Murder; and that he died in Peace with all Mankind. He desir'd me to take Notice, That he was inform'd, they gave it out, as if, at another Time, he had kill'd another Man in Hungerford-Market ; and also that when in the West Indies , on board a Man of War, he had murder'd a third Man; but this, he said, is altogether a groundless Surmize, for he never kill'd nor murder'd one in his Life, but the unhappy Thomas Field , for whom he most deservedly suffer'd. The following LETTER Roger Bow sent to his Son, the Day before his Execution. DEAR CHILD, THO' the Terrors of this Place are very great, yet they are not to be parallel'd with the Horror of a guilty Conscience, under a Dread of suffering a deserved Punishment for so notorious a Crime as Murder; and especially a Murder, without any Cause or Provocation, which justly brings me to a miserable and shameful Death. Let me advise you, my Dear Child, and I beg you will always remember my Advice, as the last Request of your unfortunate and dying Father, to use your utmost Endeavours to shun all idle and dissolute Company, which serve only to the Encouragement of Drunkenness and Debauchery; be therefore careful to shun every Temptation which may lead you thereto, and to avoid all loose and prophane Companions, the want of observing that Caution; has been the Cause of my Ruin. An idle Disposition, and Love of dissolute Company, insensibly draws us from one Sin to another, until at length they grow familiar and customary to us, and render all Vices habitual, and deprives us of the Power of considering the ill Consequences thereof; or regarding the Shame and Misery which at one Time or other attends them. I have too fatally found by Experience the Truth of this Assertion, and am now a deploroble and unhappy Sufferer for the want of a timely Regard to the Caution I now give you: But my dear Child, I earnestly beg of you to take warning by the dreadful Example before you, that you may avoid splitting upon the same Rock, on which I perish; and as you grow up to Manhood, to be particularly careful to avoid that excessive, tho' fashionable Folly and Sin of Drinking in particular; by Reason I have, by fatal Experience, found it to be an Inlet into all other Sins; which if I had so carefully avoided, as I wish you may, I had never been guilty of that which I am now to suffer a most terrible and shameful Death; for a Death, which tho' terrible in itself, yet is nothing in Proportion to the tormenting Thoughts and Reflections of my own Heart, and the Sorrow of having in a Moment's Time deprived an innocent Person of his Life, and the Consequence of a Terrible Account to be hereafter given for it; altho', as I am heartily sorry for it, and hope my Repentance is sincere, I trust in the Infinite Mercy of God, for the Sake of his Son Christ Jesus, and thro' his Merits, that I shall find Mercy and forgiveness at his Hands; and that he will give you Grace to shun all ill Company, to avoid all those Snares and Temptations which have been the Occasion of my Ruin. And that you will prove Dutiful and Obedient to your poor Mother, which is the Earnest Prayer of, Your Dying Father, ROGER BOW . From the Place of my Confinement in the Cells in Newgate , July 8, 1734. William Ray , was indicted for the Murder of Mary, his Wife , by giving her several mortal Wounds and Bruises, on her Head, Face, Eyes, Breast and Stomach, April 29th, of which Wounds and Bruises she languish'd till the 4th of May, and then died. He was a second Time indicted on the Coroner's Inquisition, for the said Murder. 4. William Ray , 21 Years of Age, of honest Parents, at the other End of the Town, who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetick, for Business, and instructed him in the Christian Religion. When of Age, he follow'd his Father's Trade of a Horse-Farrier , and the Father dying four Years ago, he wrought for his Mother; but not agreeing with a Friend who was in the Shop in Company, he did not keep to his Work, but idl'd away his Time in drinking, bad Company-keeping, Gaming, and such Diversions, as are altogether improper for a Tradesman, or any Body who intends to do well. The Wife he married kept a Geneva-Shop, near to his Mothers, and William got acquainted with her, and thinking that she had good Business, they were both willing to contract Matrimony, which was about a Year ago: But (it may be truly said) that never two were more unfortunate in a married State than they: For instead of praying fervently to God, for a Blessing upon them and their Endeavours in that new State of Life, as religious and virtuous People ought to do, there was little to be heard but blaspheming, cursing and swearing at one another, which commonly ended in fighting and beating of each other, and making Disturbance in the Neighbourhood. Both of them (as he said) had a great Inclination to drinking, and were often fuddled, when the Wife was very Quarrelsome, and their bawling and scolding seldom ended without Blows; so that all the Time of their married State, was a Life of Debate, Contention and Enmity. As to the Murder, he denied that he had, any such Intention, but that he beat her in an unmerciful Manner, and that often, which he did not deny; and for Excuse he pretended, that she gave him the greatest Provocation, and sometimes she struck him first; but when they began to fight, he was always too many for her, and she was sure to come off in the worst Manner. He own'd, that the Night she was murder'd, he had been out drinking, and came Home very much in Liquor; but as to the beating of her in an unmerciful Manner, as a dying Man he declar'd he knew nothing of it; though indeed he own'd, that it might be all true, for he was so drunk, that he remember'd nothing of the Matter, only he said, that another Man, whom he had caus'd to be taken up, had beat her on the Breast. He was very Sick, and also Deaf a good Part of the Time he was under Sentence, but some Days before he dy'd, he was fully recover'd, and express'd a deep Sense of his Sins, though he always endeavour'd to extenuate his Guilt, with respect to the Murder. He acknowledg'd, that he was a very idle young Man, a Sabbath-breaker, and otherwise negligent of his Duty to God; and that for these and other Sins, he was justly afflicted. He own'd the Justice of his Sentence according to Law; declar'd, that he hop'd for Salvation through the Mercy of God in Christ; that he was truly Penitent for the innumerable Sins of his Life; and he forgave all Injuries, as he expected Forgiveness from God. A Copy of the Letter wrote by William Ray to his Mother. Most dear Mother, I Wish I had not, under these unhappy Circumstances, been obliged to write to you; but the Confinement and Terror of the Punishment I am now to suffer, makes me take the Opportunity of sending these Lines to you, in which, dear Mother, I shall ask you Forgiveness for all the Crimes I have ever committed, and wish I had always been more dutiful and obedient If I had taken your Advice, forsaken all wild and drun pany, I should not have com miserable End I now do own I was too passionat to my poor Wife, otherways should not have used her so cruelly as I did; but I was in Liquor, and she provoked and anger'd me, and I did not know what I did, nor had any real Design to kill her. I am sure I have never been easy in my Mind since this unfortunate Accident has happen'd; and in my Sleep have been frequently disturbed, and thought I have seen her by me. The Sin of Murder is a great Sin, and Drunkenness and Passion often lead us to it, and to do those Things we should not do when sober. Dear Mother, believe I had no Design to commit the Fact for which I am to die; nor had done it had I not been in Liquor, which I am indeed sorry for, and hope God and you will forgive me for the same, and accept my Penitence. I am obliged to you and all my Friends and Relations for their Endeavours to serve me upon my Trial; and desire all your Prayers for me, to the last Moment of my Life; and am, Your most unfortunate Son, W. RAY. July 8, 1734. From the Place of my unhappy Confinement, in the Cells of Newgate . Peter Merchie , was indicted for assaulting James Chudd , in a Court near the Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Half-Guinea, and Ten Shillings and Six-Pence in Silver, the Money of John Foresee , March 18th. Peter Merchie , near 29 Years of Age, born at Wandsor , of French Parents, who educated him at School, to read and write French, and caused him to be instructed in the Christian Religion: When of Age, he was put out Apprentice to a Weaver in Spittle-Fields , and serv'd out his Time honestly, and with the Approbation of his Master; after the Expiration of his Time he work'd Journey-work for some Time, and then married a Wife, by whom he had three small Children, now living, he kept his Family in a poor way, but had the Reputation of being honest. He went to France , not having much to do here, to visit his Relations, and to seek for better Business; but met with nothing but Disappointments, and was oblig'd to return as poor and miserable as he went. He frequented the French Church in Spittle-Fields , and of which he used to be a pretty constant Member. Few of these unhappy Criminals have so good a Share of Religious Knowledge as he had. He took the Sacrament sometimes, and had some Love for that which is good. He own'd, that he was most addicted to drinking; but that he was not much guilty of those other Vices, to which most of these unhappy Persons have an Inclination. He was not willing to forgive his Enemies; but I convinced him, that he could not die a Christian, unless he freely forgave all those who had done him any Injury, and then he was willing to comply with the Terms of the Gospel. As to the Robbery, for which he died, he gave this Account of it, viz. That he had been Abroad drinking that Day, and as he was near his own House, the Robbery was committed; but that one, who was likewise concern'd therein, made his Escape, and left him in the Lurch for all. He cried and wept very often, and lamented much for his Wife, whom he commended for a virtuous Woman, and his three poor young Children. He behaved well at all Times; declar'd his Faith in Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners. He was (in appearance) truly penitent, and died in Peace with all the World. At the Place of EXECUTION. BEtween the Hours of nine and ten in the Morning, on Tuesday the 9th of this Instant, they were carried from Newgate to the Place of Execution in two Carts, viz. Taverner and Stevens in one, Bow, Ray and Marchie in the other. All of them appear'd very Devout and Serious, not having any more to add to their former Confessions, only that they dy'd in Peace with every Body, and as Prayers were near ended, they desired a Psalm to be sung; when all was over, they went off the Stage, crying out, God have mercy upon me, and Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. Immediately after the Cart went off some of William Ray 's Friends drawing him down to put him out of Pain, in a Minutes time or little more, the Rope broke and he fell to the Ground, which occasion'd a great deal of confusion, and then the Executioner and some about him took him up and led him to the Cart, and hung him up again, but only a little from the ground, not so high as the others. This is the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHERIE , Ordinary and Chaplain of Newgate . A COPY of a PAPER, WROTE BY Mr. TAVERNER, After his CONVICTION; And which, for the Reasons therein mentioned, he desired might be publish'd after his Death. IT being customary for Persons in my unfortunate Circumstances to acquaint the World with the Motives and Reasons which induced them to commit such Offences, for which they were condemned to suffer. In Compliance to that Custom, as well as in Justice to Mankind; and in order, by a free and impartial Account of my Behaviour, and the Motives which led me into the Commission of that Offence for which I am sentenced to a shameful and ignominious Death; and also as I think it to be a Duty incumbent upon me, by a free and ingenuous Confession, to acknowledge my Offences in the most publick manner: But as the Illness under which I have for some time past laboured, has in a manner disabled me from speaking so audibly as is necessary, to my being heard, and that if it had not, yet but few of the Specta tors present could hear and distinguish what should be said; and above all, that tho' such Exhortations may be a part of our necessary Duty, yet as leaving the same in this manner, will more effectually contribute to the End I design it, and that I may have the last Moments of my Life the more at Liberty, to recommend my immortal Part to the Hands of a blessed Redeemer: I choose to remit what I have to say to Writing, and to give the World some Account of my self, in this Method: And in order thereto I am obliged to declare, that tho' by the Death of my Father, in my Infancy, I was deprived of that paternal Care which might have been the Means of regulating my future Life and Actions more agreeable to the Laws of God and Man; yet that I wanted for no Assistance an indulgent Mother and kind Relations could bestow upon me, according to their Circumstances; my greatest Unhappiness was, that thro' their too indulgent Kindness the Liberty and Freedom allow'd me, was more than it ought to have been, yet thro' their care in my Education I had a reasonable Share of Learning, and was a tolerable good Master of my Pen, and understood Writing, Accompts, and Book-keeping to such a Degree, as would have enabled me to have procured a reputable Livelihood: But having no Inclination to be under the Confinement, as I thought, of a tedious Apprenticeship, I could little relish the thoughts of Servitude in that manner, and rather chose to serve in any other Capacity, by reason I look'd upon my self as being then more at Liberty to follow my own Inclination; and in case of any Dislike, could shift the Scene of Servitude when I pleased. But as I advanced in Years, and it became necessary for me to endeavour at something for my future Support and Maintenance; by the Assistance of my Friends I got a Recommendation to one Mr. Edwards, a very honest and reputable Person, and Dealer in Hogs, to whom I was bound an Apprentice; but did not serve him above three Years before I ran away from him; notwithstanding he was a very kind and indulgent Master. After which I was bound an Apprentice to my Brother Lee, but did not long continue there, before I got to be Clerk to Mr. Wilkes and Company, in the Butchering way, whom I serv'd for a considerable time, from whom I met with the greatest Civility and Respect, and who always indulged me in greater Liberties than I could reasonably expect; but this Indulgence prov'd thus far prejudicial to me, that it gave me a greater Idea of my own Merits than I ought to have entertain'd, and persuaded me into a Belief, that my Qualifications merited the same Respect from others; so that what I received, and ought to have considered as proceeding from Favour, I solely imputed to be no more than a bare Acknowledgment due to my Merits. This Vanity so far prevailed on me, that I thought it was time to enter upon the Stage of Business, and launch out into the World upon my own account only: And in order thereto, my first Intention was to alter my Condition; and with that View, having observ'd an agreeable young Woman, whose Father's House I frequented, and who had captivated my Affections, I was intent upon gaining her Consent; for the obtaining of which I made use of some indirect Practices, tho' perhaps I might more honourably have obtain'd the same, had I apply'd in a fairer manner: But the Esteem I then thought I had for her, together with the Eagerness of my Inclination, fixt my Resolutions to get her Consent, were it by ever so indirect Methods. Tho' I succeeded in my Designs, yet that Success has since embittered all my Pleasures; for I could not avoid frequently thinking, that tho' my Artifices had rendered me Master of her Person, yet that her Heart was estranged from me by those Proceedings: And I must give it as a Lesson to all young Persons, of both Sexes, who have any Inclination to the Conjugal State, that they would use no sinister Artifices or fraudulent Methods to engage or compel the Consent of those they desire; for when the Fraud or Artifice comes to be discovered, it rarely fails of rousing the Resentment; and a Consciousness of the Imposition, often makes us believe the Resentment greater than perhaps it may really be, and is many times attended with very melancholy Circumstances. As I was my self sensible of my Error in this Particular, so every little Word of most trivial Variance I attributed to proceed from Resentment, and tho' perhaps groundless, it yet failed not to raise me too often to a great Degree of Passion; for 'tis seldom Offenders care to be told of their Faults, or even to think they are remembered by the injured Person. It shall suffice to say, that Affection which I had conceived for her before Marriage, soon afterwards began to subside; and in a short time an Uneasiness grew so reciprocal, that as we could not with any Satisfaction live together, we agreed to part, which we did, and she went to reside with her Friends, where she still continues. After this Separation, I grew more indolent and negligent, and at the same time more extravagant (the general Consequence of such unhappy Divisions) And altho' my Miscarriages often sat heavy upon my Mind, yet I endeavoured to divert the same by Drink, Company and other Diversions; and not finding that agreeable Pleasure and Satisfaction at home, which I might by a prudent Management have expected, I sought for it abroad, and by that means suffered my Affairs to run into Confusion; and not only so, but in hopes of diverting or at least delaying my Misfortunes, suffered my self to be insensibly drawn into the Company and Society of a miserable Sett of People, whose only hopes of Subsistence depends on the Ruins of the most debauched, profligate and extravagant Persons, who, Spider like, not only suck out the Substance of the unwary, who fail into their Clutches, but by pernicious Advice corrupt and poison their Intellects: And when once the unhappy Victims are entangled in their Snares, they are surely brought to Destruction, of which I am become a wretched Example. And however favourable the compassionate part of Mankind may look upon my Actions, and pity my miserable Condition, by being thus unwarily drawn in; yet as the Laws of God and Man have justly ordained and enacted capital Punishments for such enormous Offences, 'tis highly reasonable that these Laws, how rigorous soever they may seem, should be inflicted with Severity, as the only Method to preserve the Peace of the Publick. I can no ways accuse my Prosecutor, or the Evidence against me, nor arraign the Justice of the Court in my Sentence, the same being highly just and reasonable; nor could I hope or even wish for Life, upon any Terms, under the Load of Guilt I now lie. All I can wish or desire is, that my Punishment may prove an Example to all Persons, to caution them to avoid those pernicious Rocks on which I have suffered; and that they would be strictly cautious to act with Justice and Integrity in all their Actions, without being carried away with any ambitious Views, or Aims of aspiring to appear in the World in Stations superior to what their Circumstances and Capacities will admit of; and strictly to avoid all Conjugal Differences; for when once those gain Ground, there can be no Prospect of future Happiness; when once Strife and Hatred enters, they are followed by a Train of Vices which never cease till they bring the unhappy Sufferer to Ruin and Destruction. And above all, I would earnestly entreat all Persons whatsoever, whether young or old, to be particularly careful how they apply their Time, either under Pretence of Diversion or otherwise, lest they should be unwarily drawn in, when they least expect it, to any unlawful Engagements, which may end in their Destruction; for tho' at first they may esteem them agreeable Amusements only; yet when they grow habitual, they introduce Indolence, Poverty, and a Readiness to submit to every Temptation, of which there are always some waiting to take the Advantage. POSTSCRIPT. As I acknowledge the Justice of my Sentence, so I beg of the World not to reflect on my Wife, Brother, nor Sisters; especially on my dear Sister Lee, who always gave me the best of Counsel: But Women, Drinking and Gaming have been the Cause of my Ruin; but I hope all others will be warn'd by my Downfal. 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THE CONFESSION AND EXECUTION Of the Six Prisoners that suffered at TYBURN On Wednesday the 22th of May 1678. A which time were Executed John Cross , George Blake , William Stone , { Humphry Hulin , Thomas Constable , Rose Goodman , As also of Charles Pamplin , who was Executed the same day in Coventgarden , for Murdering Lieutenant Dalison. With a true Account of their Behaviour in Newgate from the time of their Condemnation and last Speeches at the place of Execution. The Confession and Execution of the Prisoners suffering at Tyburn . OF these unhappy wretches who now became necessary Sacrifices Justice, he that occasioned most discourse, as well by reason of his being generally known, as by the heinousness of his Crime, being the death of a very worthy Gentleman, was a person that being heretofore in a very good place, might have liv'd as comfortably and genteely as any man of his Rank could have wisht; but extravagance still wanting Supplies, put him upon wicked designes, lost his Employ, and since which, having followed loose irregular courses, he at last came to commit this bloody Crime for which he was now executed: the Particulars whereof having been already published, need not here be repeated. When he came to receive Sentence of Death, he desired time to prepare himself; to which the Court answered, that he should have what was usual and convenient, but caution'd him not to mook God, or flatter himself with vain hopes of a Reprieve, as many do under that pretence; but rather with all his might to humble himself and make his peace with God. Several Ministers visited him after his Condemnation, and earnestly press'd him to a hearty Repentance, and that if any others were Confederates with. or A betters of him in this barbarous Murder, he would disburthen his Soul by discovering them: But he was at first so far from answering their expectations therein, that he would give no full account of the Reasons or Provocations that moved him to do it; nor would he for some time declare himself guilty of the Murder, but at last he did confess it, saying, It was upon an Affront that he could not bear; but expressed himself heartily sorry for his cruel Rage, and desired all that were present, to pray for him to Almighty God, that he might obtain Pardon for that and all other his manifold sins. After his Condemnation the generous Charity of the Keeper of Newgate favoured him so far as to permit him to lie in the Press-yard , though he had not Money to defray the usual Fees of that Lodging; where he was at last so far wrought upon, that never any man appeared more sensibly penitent: an Instance or two whereof (amongst many others) we think fit here to recite. The day before his Execution he askt what it was a Clock, and being told past eleven, Ah, Lord, says he, where shall I be to morrow at this time? The same day a Barber coming to trim him, after he had washt his hands very clean, looking upon them, he said, Cleanse, O God, my hands from Blood guiltiness, and all my sins as clean as they now appear from filth. Then taking a turn or two in the Chamber, God grant, says he, I may fear Death to morrow no more than I do to day: for I bless God I have now no dread upon my Spirits concerning the Death I am to suffer. I know 'its just, and therefore will willingly undergo it; not doubting but the pretious Blood of my Saviour has attoned for that Innocent Blood which I have rashly and wickedly shed. And so continued in an undaunted temper and frame of Spirit to the very last. The whole night before he suffered, he spent in Devotion, continuing in Prayer with such ardency of zeal, and such apt Expressions of a broken heart, and yet humble Faith and Assurance in the Mercies of God, as the like was searce ever heard in that place before, And so about ten a clock, was carried to the place of Execution, in Covent Garden , where he made a large Confession of his sins, and recommending his Soul to God in a most zealous Prayer, submitted to the Sentence. John Cross , George Blake , and William Stone , were all of a Gang of that worst sort of Highway thieves, commonly called Foot padders, making it their business to lurk in the Roads neer London , and knock down and rob the Market people, (or others) in their return homewards in the evening; Two Robberies of this kind they were now Executed for, one upon a Person passing on foot through King Harries Walk , who had but five shillings about him, the other a Butcher on Horseback in the High way, not far from thence, from whom they took about three pound; nor were they content to rifle and bind them, but also barbarously without any provocation, beat them severely, swearing they would make them know the danger of travelling with so little Money. They committed (its believed) several other Robberies the same night, and some it seems resisted them, for one of them was wounded in the Belly; the day they chose for these Exploits, was the Execution day after the last Sessions. And 'twas proved that they were all three Spectators at Tyburn , in a Coach, and yet so hardned were they in wickedness, that nothing dismaid with the untimely and shameful ends of their Associates, they immediately the same Evening return to act these Villanies, which now justly brought them to be the next that should succeed in that fatal place, and be made Examples themselves, since they would take no warning by the sad Examples of others, having long followed these ungodly Courses: for George Blake was burnt in the hand about a year and a half ago, for stealing of Plate, and indicted last Summer Assizes in Surrey , for a Robbery: And William Stone ad formerly broke Hartford Goal , whither he was committed for the like offence. One of them especially appeared now very penitent, and made a large Confession of his Crimes, spending his time wholly in Reading, Prayer, and bewailing his sins. Humphry Hulin and Thomas Constable , two old Thieves, though but young men, suffered for stealing of several Horses: A Trade they had long been acquainted with, and thereby almost ruined divers honest people. And here we cannot but give notice of a grand Abuse put upon the world in a Pamphlet printed for B.H. pretended to be a Narrative of the Proceedings at the last Sessions: wherein is set forth, that a Constable was tryed for Horse-stealing, but says he, upon Circumstances of his Innocence, was cleared: whereas there was no Constable brought upon his Tryal. Rose Wheeler , alias Goodman , a Woman grown old in wickedness, was Executed for two several Robberies Committed in Houses where she pretended to take Lodgings, thereby undoing several poor people, for she had long made it her practice, and it seems brought up her Daughter to the same profession; for she this Sessions was likewise Arraigned for the like fast, but refused to plead, having heretofore been Condemned for Stripping and Robbing of young Children, and often in Newgate for several other Thefts. Another young Woman was Condemned with her, but being supposed to be drawn in by her, obtained a Gracious Pardon: As likewise did another Woman and a young Man, who severally had robb'd their Masters. These last mentioned Persons having spent most part of their Lives in a continual series of Wickedness, and Rebellion against God and all righteous Laws, it is no wonder if now, when they were overtaken by Justice, and had he amazing terrours of Death to grapple with, they were smitten with dreadful Horrours and Astonishment; from which both Mr. Ordinary and other Godly Ministers endeavoured to awake and relieve them, first by representing to them the miserable Condition they werein; that the Temporal Death, which must they fixt their thoughts upon, was nothing in comparison of what was to succeed: And afterwards acquainted them, that there was yet a Way, and but only one, to prevent their everlasting Misery; which was a speedy and serious Repentance, and laying hold on the Merits of their crucified Saviour, by a firm and lively Faith: By whose gracious Promises, and consideration of his Infinite Mercies, they sought to take them off both from Atheistical Insensibility on the one hand, and Despair on the other, and so set them in the path of Lie, before they tasted of the bitter Cup of Death; and 'tis hoped, by the Grace and Blessing of God on their Labours, their pious Intentions towards these poor Souls were not in vain. For in their passage, and at the place of Execution, they behaved themselves with all the marks of a sincere Penitency, bewailing their former mispent time, and horrid Impieties, imploring Mercy at the Throne of Grace, and desiring all Spectators, by amendment of Life, to make a better use of their sad Examples, than they themselves had done of other suffering in the like ignominious manner.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, & Dying Words Of the TEN MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN On Friday the 28th of OCTOBER, 1748. BEING THE Sixth EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble Sir Robert Ladbroke , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER VI. For the said YEAR. LONDON : Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.XLVIII. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER, and TERMINER, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate , held before the Right Honourable Sir ROBERT LADBROKE , Knight , Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; the Right Honourable the Lord Chief Justice WILLES, JOHN STRACEY , Esq ; Recorder , and others of His Majesty's Justices of OYER and TERMINER, for the City of London , and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate , holden for the said City, and County of Middlesex , at Justice-Hall in the Old Bailey , on Wednesday the 7th, Thursday the 8th, Friday the 9th, and Saturday the 10th of September, in the 22d Year of His Majesty's Reign; JOHN LANCASTER , JOHN ROBERTS , JOHN ARMSON , THOMAS ATKINS , ROBERT CUNNINGHAM , WILLIAM GARNER , and THOMAS THOMPSON , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence accordingly; at the same Time FRANCIS ANDREWS was attainted, and convicted of Felony. By Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER, and TERMINER, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate , held before the Right Honourable Sir ROBERT LADBROKE , Knight , Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; the Right Honourable the Lord Chief Justice WILLES, Mr. Baron LEGGE, JOHN STRACEY , Esq ; Recorder , and others of His Majesty's Justices of OYER and TERMINER, for the City of London , and Justices of Goal-Deliveryof Newgate , holden for the said City, and County of Middlesex , at Justice-Hall in the Old Bailey , on Wednesday the 12th, Thursday the 13th, and Friday the 14th of October, in the 22d Year of His Majesty's Reign; SAMUEL CHAPMAN , SARAH KENIGEM, and THOMAS EMERSON , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence accordingly. Most of those convicted the former Sessions, have been afflicted with great Illness, upon which Account their Attendance at Chapel was not so constant, as otherwise would have been; but as often as their Indisposition would permit, they did attend. And those of the last Sessions have been in the same Case during the short Time since their Conviction, only Emerson attended constantly; and their Behaviour in general has been such as was befitting their unhappy Circumstances. On Thursday the 20th Instant, the Report of 18 Malefactors was made by Mr. Recorder to the Lords of the Regency, when they were pleased to order the 11 following for Execution, viz. John Lancaster , John Roberts , John Armson , Thomas Atkins , Robert Cunningham , William Garner , Thomas Thompson , Samuel Chapman , Sarah Kenigem, and Thomas Emerson , on Friday the 28th; and at the same Time Francis Andrews was ordered by the Lords Justices to be executed. 1. JOHN LANCASTER was indicted for breaking and entering the Dwelling-house of William Austin , about the Hour of Two in the Morning, and stealing nineteen Yards of Velvet, Value 8 l. the Property of John Powel , in the Dwelling-house of William Austin , the 30th of August . 2. JOHN ROBERTS , otherwise RUMPH , of St. Luke , Middlesex , was indicted for breaking and entering the Dwelling-house of Henry Green , about the Hour of Two in the Morning, and stealing a Stuff-damask Gown, Value 21 s. a Cotton Gown, Value 8 s. a Cloth Cloak, Value 8 s. a Pair of Shoebuckles, Value 12 s. 6 d. a Stockbuckle, Value 18 d. 3 Spoons, Value 6 s. and an Apron, Value 5 s. the Property of the said Henry Green , July 11 . 3. JOHN ARMSON , of Kensington , was indicted for stealing 12 l. in Money, the Property of Edmund Wood , in his Dwelling-house, July the 29th . 4. THOMAS ATKINS , was indicted for assaulting Jacob Salvador on the King's Highway, in the Parish of Islington , putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Silver Watch, Value 5 l. a Silver Watch-chain, Value 5 s. a Seal, one Guinea, two Half-guineas, and two Shillings, the Property of the said Jacob Salvador , August the 22d . 5. ROBERT CUNNINGHAM , otherwise CULLINGHAM , the younger, late of Wingfield , in the County of Suffolk , Labourer , was indicted, for that he, with divers other Malefactors, Disturbers of the Peace of the Kingdom, to wit, to the Number of forty Persons, or more, whose Names are unknown, after the Twenty-fourth Day of July, in the Nineteenth Year of His Majesty's Reign, to wit, on the 10th Day of March, in the 20th Year of His Majesty's Reign, did, at Horsey , in the County of Norfolk , with Fire-Arms, and other offensive Weapons, riotously, unlawfully, and feloniously assemble themselves together, in order to be aiding and assisting in running, landing, and carrying away unaccustomed Goods, and Goods liable to pay Duties, which had not been paid or secured; in Defiance and Contempt of the King and His Laws, to the evil Example of all others, against the Peace of his Crown and Dignity, and against the Form of the Statute in that Case made and provided . 6. WILLIAM GARNER , of the Parish of St. Andrew, Holborn , was indicted for that he, not having the Fear of God before his Eyes, &c. on the 6th Day of July, in the 21st Year of His Majesty's Reign, in and upon Hepzibah Dover , Spinster , did make an Assault, and her the said Hepzibah did feloniously ravish, and carnally know and abuse, against the Form of the Statute in that Case made and provided . 7. THOMAS THOMPSON , was indicted for stealing a brown Mare, of the Price of 5 l. the Property of William Palmer , July 26 . 8. FRANCIS ANDREWS , was indicted upon a Suggestion, for not surrendering himself according to the Direction of an Act of Parliament of the 19th Year of His Majesty's Reign, and according to the Order of Council, within forty Days after the first Publication of the said Order, in the London Gazette . 9. SAMUEL CHAPMAN , otherwise BULLY CHAPMAN, was indicted for being concerned with divers other Persons armed with Fire-Arms, in order to be aiding and assisting in the running, landing, and carrying away unaccustomed Goods, and for not surrendering himself within forty Days, from the first Publication in the London Gazette, dated June 24, 1748 . 10. SARAH KENIGEM , of St. Paul's Shadwell , was indicted for stealing twenty-seven Guineas, the Property of Richard Mawhood , in the Dwelling-house of William Bedell , September 22 . I. John Lancaster , aged 22, was born in Black Lion Yard , in St. Mary Whitechappel Parish, was bound Apprentice to a Velvet Weaver , and served his Time all but six Months; was Journeyman to several Masters afterward, but last to Mr. Powel. He says, for these six Months last past, he has led a debauched, dissolute Life, and some Time ago was committed, and took his Trial at the Old Bailey, being charged with a Felony; but there not being Evidence sufficient to prove it against him, he was for that Time acquitted. During his Confinement for a short Space of Time in Newgate , he became acquainted with one J - L -, who was there with him as a Criminal. They were very intimate, and acquitted that Sessions together. Lancasterwent Home to his Friends, the Appearance of the Court having for the present struck such a Terror into him, that he thought never to run the Risk again of being brought before it: But, it is generally observed, that once entered on these wicked Courses, they seldom leave till Justice overtakes them; and he had not been long at Liberty, but he and two more set out on an Expedition, intending to rob every one they met: And in June last, two Miles on this Side Rumford, they met a Gentleman on Horseback, whom they beset, and robbed of a Metal Watch, and some Money, and sold the Watch for 1 l. 2 s. After this, L - came to Lancaster, I think he said the 24th of August, and accosting him with an Oath, said to him, What signifies working all Day for a Trifle; prithee go along with me, we will get Money enough, and live well. Thus their Acquaintance renewed again, and as they were going together towards Bartholomew Fair, they met a Boy that had stolen a Half-pint Silver Mug. The Boy, knowing them to be of the Trade, tells them what he had got, and as he was too far off from where he used to sell his Prizes, advised with them about it. They were then near Duke's Place (a great Receptacle of stolen Goods) where Lancaster and L - used to deal. The Few they applied to would not buy it then; the only Reason given, was, there were too many together, and he was afraid of Discovery. Then they went to another Jew, one Levi Chitty , who not being then at Home, they went to an Ale-house near by to wait his Return. While they were there, Lancaster says, that L - could not forget his old Tricks, but opened a little Door of a Closet, and stole a Holland Apron, a Napkin, and a scarlet Cloak. Lancaster seeing him, busy in the Closet, asked him, What he did there, and what he was about? They might have taken more Things, but Lancaster, afraid of being discovered, thought it the best Way to march off with what they had, paid the Landlord for the Pint of Beer they drank, and went away with Design to sell the Mug the Boy had brought them. When they came to Levi Chitty 's, they found him at Home; who, looking at it, said it was not Sterling, but asked what Price they set upon it. They asked him a Guinea, but he replied, it was not worth Half a Guinea: So at that Time they did not agree, but came down Stairs, and found the Boy at the Door waiting for their Return. For the present they agreed to go and make away with the Things they had stolen at the Ale-house, which they sold for Half a Crown; L - gave Lancaster and the Boy 8 d. apiece, and kept the rest himself. And back again they repaired to Levi Chitty with the Mug, and by the Way they laid a Scheme to sling the Boy out of his Share of it. Says L - to Lancaster, you shall go up one Pair of Stairs to Levi, and I will tell the Boy you are gone to receive the Money for the Mug, and intend to cheat him of his Share; so I will send him up two Pair of Stairs, and that while you may come down. Lancaster slipped the Boy, and went to meet L - according to Agreement (not yet having sold the Mug, at the Sun in Bishopsgate-Street . Here they met again, and the Boy having lost Sight of them, they went to Levi Chitty 's, and sold the Silver Mug for 17 s. The Jew told them he had not given them 17 s. for the Mug, but that they might be encouraged to bring something better; and said, bring what you will, I deal in every Thing: I melt down all Plate that comes to my Hands, and send it to Holland. August 25. They stole some brazen Branches, worth about 50 s. and sold to Levi for a Crown: In the Evening they went to Goodman's-Fields Wells , and bilk'd the House of the Reckoning. 26. They went to Bartholomew-Fair , pick'd Pockets of four or five Handkerchiefs; went to Sadler's-Wells , and spent that Evening. 27. Met again, went to the Royal Exchange, with a Design to pick Pockets; but Lancaster not being well versed in that Art, they went again to Bartholomew-Fair , got some Handkerchiefs, and went that Evening to the House where one Sarah Cock lived, whose Husband was executed some Time since. By the Way, Lancaster says, that L -, for his farther Encouragement, told him, he and the said Cock had gotten some Hundred Pounds in two Years Space by their Tricks and Robberies: 28. They met once more, went among Westley's People in Moorfields ; that Day they picked several Pockets of Handkerchiefs, and at Night went to hear Whitfield. Lancaster says he thought then he was perswaded within himself to leave off all Thievery, and depend upon his Labour for Subsistence, But 29. They met as usual; says L - to Lancaster, Come, let us see if we cannot get something; Money is gone, it will never do to go thus without it. As they were going along, Lancaster says, it suddenly came into his Head, that if he could come at some Velvet it would be a good Prize. Accordingly they agreed, and went through Spittle-Yard , into Wine-Court , to the Dwelling-house of one William Austin . L - stay'd hard by, while Lancaster went into the House, to see whether Things were in the same Situation as when he worked there. He drank Beer with two of the Weavers, and viewing the House, found it very convenient for his Purpose, took his Leave, and came down to L -, who immediately asked, How the Expedition was like to turn out? Upon which, the other reply'd, Bravely well; we may get two or three hundred Pounds To-night if we get safe off: For, had not their Fear scared them, their Design was to carry off all they could find, and there was then a great deal of Velvet upon the Looms. Thus they built Castles in the Air, and agreed, after having got this Booty, and some Plate at the Black Dog in Shoreditch , which L - had an Eye upon, to go into the Country, and live upon their Plunder. But In his greatest Security he was most in Danger: They passed this Day together, and in the Evening went to Goodman's-Fields Wells , having nowonly picked a Sailor's Pocket of a Handkerchief; but being too soon to go upon the Velvet Expedition, to keep them in Employ, they got amidst a Mob thereabout assembled, and picked up several more Handkerchiefs. Then they began to consult what to do with the Velvet when they had got it, and how they should convey it away. To this End they thought a Bag necessary, and accordingly, having no other Materials, sew'd two blue Linnen Aprons together, which Lancaster wore, more to blind the World than for Use (having for some Time past left off Work) and made one. Being yet but Eleven o'Clock, it was too soon for their Business, and they went to pass away an Hour or two at the above-mention'd Sarah Cock 's. Among other Discourse, they ask'd her, Whether, if they got any Goods, she would take them in, and secret them? She told them, Yes; and they lay down to sleep. About Two o'Clock in the Morning of the 30th L - waked Lancaster, and said, it was Time to go upon Business. Lancaster says his Mind misgave him, and he was very loath to go that Night; but L - swore he should: So they got up, and went away to Vine-Court. About Two o'Clock in the Morning of the 30th they came to Austin's House, who was the Maker of the Velvet for Mr. Powel; L - help'd up Lancaster on the Penthouse, under the Window, who broke a Pane of Glass out of the Window, unfastened the Window, and got into the Room, where was a great deal of Velvet; and going to the farther End of the Chamber, cut off 19 Yards and an half out of the Looms. He says, he might have gone on to take more, but thinking he heard some of the People of the House stir, he resolved to move off with what he had got. When he had thus done, he threw it out at the Window, and L - received it; so coming down again, he asked his Companion, Whether any Body had passed by in the interim? He answered No, we are very safe. He says further, had he gone up Stairs, they might have taken so much as would have ruined Austin; but his Fears prevented, and gave Wings to his Heels. As soon as they had recovered themselves from their Fears, they resolved to go back to the before-mentioned Sarah Cock 's, where they and their Prize was secreted, and they staid there 'till Nine o'Clock next Morning. Then they agreed that she should take the Velvet in her Apron, which she did, and carried it to an Alehouse near to the Place where the Jew, Levi Chitti , lived: L - went before, and Lancaster followed by himself, going a roundabout Way, for fear of being found out, thinking a Search would be made after him as soon as the Loss was discovered. However, they all met at the Place appointed, and Lancaster and L - carried the Velvet to the Jew's House. He asked them, What they expected per Yard? They wanted half a Guinea; but he told them, Three or four Shillings was as much as he could give; it was but a bad Colour, and would not sell well: He sent all he sold to Holland, and it would cost him somewhat before he went to Market. However, he cut off a Piece for a Sample, and went out, sending them to an Alehouse hard by, viz. the King's Arms , in Gravel-Lane , Bishopsgate-Street , where they sat down in the publick Drinking-Room. Soon after came Mr. Powel's People in quest of him, and asked, If John Lancaster was there? The People of the House not knowing him, he believes, answered, No. But they looking about, saw him, and said, Here is the Man we want: Sir, you must go along with us. He pretended he knew not for what; and said, He would not go without a proper Officer; who was presently fetched, and charged with both Lancaster and Lewis. They were carried before the Sitting-Alderman at Guild-Hall , who committed Lewis to the Poultry , and Lancaster to Woodstreet-Compter . They were afterwards carried before the Lord Mayor, and Lewis, either then, or before, discovered the whole Matter, and was admitted an Evidence for the King. Postscript of a Letter sent by Peter Dormer to Lancaster, while under Sentence of Death in the Cells in Newgate . I and a Friend of mine happening to be drinking a Pot of Beer the Day you was tried with Ann Moss , has given Occasion to some malicious Persons to represent that you and we were all alike; but as you know, and I do appeal to God and your Conscience how much I abominate such Things. I hope, before you leave the World, you will publickly clear me of such Aspersions. Upon his Word, as a Dying-Man, Lancaster declares the above Peter Dormer to be entirely free from all Communication with him in any Theft or Robbery whatsover. 2. Thomas Atkins , aged 19, was born in London , and had such an Education as taught him better Things, though he has been one of that unhappy Number, who, led by too strong Passion, or evil Communication, have erred from the Paths of Duty, and run headlong to Ruin. Of his Unhappiness herein he is very sensible, and greatly laments his Misconduct, which has hurried him thus early out of Life, as he had once a Prospect of living decently and reputably in it. He acknowledges himself to have been very naughty, and to have been guilty of several Follies and Misdemeanors; upon account of which, his Relations thought proper to send him to Sea , out of the Way of the bad Company he was likely to fall into. Accordingly, the Beginning of last Summer they sent him on Board His Majesty's Ship the Barfleur, then lying a Guard-Ship at the Nore, where he remained till she was paid off, and then returned Home to his unhappy Father, to whom he was doubly bound to behave well, both as a Son and an Apprentice ; but being tainted so early, the Seeds of Iniquity grew up in him, and came to Maturity full soon. After he came Home, he unhappily got himself married to a Daughter of a Woman who always pretended to him to give Money with her; whereas, he says, it turned out quite the reverse, for they were always teazing him for Money, and all he got by his Business would not do to satisfy their Demands. At last, on the 22d of August, being vexed in his Mind about these Things, he went, however, in the Morning, with Design to go to Work, he says, (and happy had it been for him had he so done) but missing the Diamond with which he cut Glass, he was more enraged, and instead of going to Work, went to an Ale-house, and got himself in Liquor; afterwards he borrowed a Horse, rode out, and committed the Fact for which he was indicted; viz. he met a Chariot in Islington Back-Road , robbed the Gentlemen in it of their Watches, and some Money, and was taken in half an Hour after, going up Highgate-Hill . 3. John Roberts , aged 24, was born at Rye in Kent , and being left an Orphan about eight Years of Age, was put Apprentice , but not liking his Trade, chose rather to work as a common Labourer to any one that would give him Employment. Sometimes he drove a Cart , or did any other Business as a Porter , to go on Errands, or carry Burthens , &c. He was chiefly busied, he says, of late, in making Blue Indigo , by which he got a pretty good Livelihood, and wishes he had been content with his Wages. He does not give any Account of ever having been guilty of the common Practice of Thiev'ry, except once before this Fact for which he suffers; and that was stealing 12 Handkerchiefs at one Time from a Shop in Whitecross Street . However, On the 11th of July last past, he, and the other two Men, broke open the House of Henry Green , about Two o'Clock in the Morning, and entering by the Window, between them stole Goods out of it to a considerable Value. The Window was that Night, it seems, fastened on the Inside with a Gimblet, besides Shutters on the Outside. He says he did not go into the House himself, though he broke open the Window, but sat astride the Window, expecting when the Goods would be brought, and he received them. He owns the having and disposing of most of the Goods mentioned in the Indictment, and leaves this World in Hopes of being forgiven in the World to come; since he was induced to be an Accomplice in this Robbery by cunning and artful Thieves, who, Devil-like, led him into a Scrape, and left him in it. 4. John Armson , aged 19, was born in Cheshire , and being bred a Labourer in Agriculture and Gardening , work'd with his Father from his Infancy till within about six Months last past, when he took it into his Head to ramble, and came up to Town. After some Time he got a Lodging in Kensington , and was admitted to work as a Labourer in the King's Gardens there. He says he got Money enough to maintain him in this Way, and never thought of committing a Robbery till he unhappily fell into this; that he had been intrusted to receive Money for the House, Reckonings, &c. it being a Public House, and never wronged Mr. Wood of a Farthing; that he did not break into the House, he being a Lodger in it; but going up and down, he looked into the Room, and saw the Drawer open which contained the Money; and no Person being near, and himself in Liquor, he was tempted to take the Money and shut to the Drawer, it having a Spring. Lock. He says, when he came to think with himself what he had done, he would have put the Money in again; but could not get open the Drawer, so he went and hid it; and being taken up the next Day, he went with the Constable, and shewed him where he had hid it, in Love-Lane , by Kensington . 5. Thomas Thompson , aged 22, was born at Otley in Yorkshire , bred to no Business. His Father dying in 1741, he says, left his Mother very poor, with several Children. The Parish would have put this out an Apprentice, but he not liking it, said he would go to Sea . An Officer of the Parish was going with him for that Purpose, who by the Way got him a Place at an Inn, the Post-Office in Durham , to be Waiter three Days, and ride Post the rest of the Week. Here he lived three Years, playing several wicked Tricks, particularly keeping Money sent with Letters, which his Master was not for some Time acquainted with, nor suspected till he was gone. His three Years being out according to Agreement, he went home to Otley , staid with his Friends a Week, and got another Place at the King's Head at Rippen , where he staid but three Months. In this Time, however, he made bold to rob the Maid-servant's Box of 12 or 13 l. and went back again to Otley ; where, when he was come, he found, that an old Aunt of his had left him a Legacy of 12 l. 10 s. which he received, and spent as fast as he could: However, before it was done, he got himself decently cloathed, and came up to London . He had not been long in Town at a Relation's, e'er he stole two Silver Tea-spoons from her, and carried them to a Silver-smith at Charing-Cross to sell; telling him, they were his own, which he had lately brought out of Yorkshire with him. Being desired to make himself known, he directed to a wrong Place; but, while the Messenger was gone, slipped out of the Shop. The Silver-smith afterwards meets him in the Strand , took him to his Shop, and would have sent for an Officer to apprehend him; but he begging very hard, was asked, If he would go for a Soldier. They carried him over to the Mitre, and there was inlisted to go to the East-Indies , he says; but the People, concerned, said, If he would give them twenty Shillings, they would let him go, and no-body else should know of it. Accordingly he sent for his Relation, from whom he stole the Spoons, to buy him off, but she would not; so he sold his own Cloaths, and brought himself off. His Friends then persuaded him to return to Otley , which he did, and there staid a Month; when, being at a Dancing with an old Sweet-heart of his, who lived about four Miles from him, he thought to have staid with her all Night; but she finding his Money gone, turned him adrift: So he went Home to Otley , and when he came, and found the People in Bed where he lodged, he broke into the House; and afterward broke open a Corner Cup-board, wherein was 15 s. and took it out. Not yet satisfied, he stole a Galloway the same Night, and riding off to Durham , went to his old Master's, who express'd no small Satisfaction at seeing him so well improved, as he seemed by his outward Appearance, and telling a fine Story about going to Newcastle upon Business of Consequence. Here he lay that Night, and next Morning went to Newcastle , where he staid all Day, and returned to Durham that Night, reporting, he had done Business to his Satisfaction. The next Morning the Post-boy, who had been a Fellow- servant with him, set out Express from Durham to Darlington , where he heard of a Hue and Cry after Thompson, upon Account of the Galloway he had stole; but making no Discovery, returned next Morning, and told him of it. He immediately set out for Scotland , and sold the Galloway at Berwick upon Tweed ; from thence he went to Coppersmith , and hiring a Horse, went to Dunbar , and a Man went with him to bring it back, which he did. There he hired Post-horses, and proceeded to Edingburgh , and passed for an Officer's Servant . However, he had not been there above a Week, e'er he got into the Maid-servant's Chamber, and finding there a little Box, broke it open, took out a Gold Ring, Half a Crown, and Half a Moidore. He left the House that Night, but had the Assurance to return again next Morning, when, being taxed with it, he denied at first, but afterwards owned the Fact, and returning the Things, they let him go about his Business. Being blown here, he went to Perth , where Part of the Army then lay, and became Servant to an Officer , lived fifteen or sixteen Weeks with him, and was turned over to Lieutenant Carter, of General Skelton's Regiment, who was going to Yorkshire recruiting, and came to his Father's at Richmond in that County; where he had not been long with his Master, but having some Words about the Silver Tip of a Sword, which he had taken off, his Master would have sent him going; but he prevented, by stealing a Horse, worth 25 l. out of his Master's Father's Stable, about Eleven at Night, which he rode into Nottinghamshire by the next Evening: But, keeping the Post-Road all the Way, was pursued by his Master, who got News of him at Aberforth , and followed him to the Inn where he lodged next Night, saw the Horse in the Stable, and enquiring after the Rider, took him in Bed. For this he was sent to Nottingham Goal , where he staid from the 3d of November to the 7th of April, was tried, convicted, and respited on Condition of Transportation for fourteen Years; but having more Liberty than others, and the Turnkey being about his Master's Business abroad, he laid a Scheme to make his Escape: He watched an Opportunity in the Evening, took the Key from the Maid-servant, who was intrusted with it, and opening the Door, went out. Upon this he came, as fast as he could, to London , and the first Thing he did, was to list for a Soldier , in Oglethorpe's Regiment. He was put into the Savoy , and remained there about five Weeks; but falling sick, was sent to an Hospital. As soon as he recovered from his Illness, he deserted, and went to Rochester , and there inlisted a second Time, staid five Weeks, stole a Pair of Silver Buckles from the Waiter at his Quarters, and deserted again. From thence he went to Hatfield in Hertfordshire , became once more an inlisted Man in Cholmondley's Regiment, staid five or six Weeks, and deserted. Then going to Chichester , was admitted a Marine , and after about two Months being there, turned out a Volunteer to go to Sea; and so going aboard the Berwick Man of War, lying at Portsmouth Dock , which fell down afterwards to Spithead to lie a Guard-ship. The Ship returning to Portsmouth in about five Weeks, was put out of Commission, and he returned to the Van-guard, where remaining two Days, was put ashore again at Chichester . Here he staid about three Weeks, or a Month, and having sold his own Cloaths, stole others from his Comrades, and shortly after the Mare, for which he was convicted. He first got into the Stable at his own Quarters, and took a Saddle and Bridle, and then soon catch'd the Mare. He immediately proceeded for London , and came to the White Bear in Bassishaw-Street ; and, appearing in Regimentals, was afraid of being suspected, so told the People of the Inn, that he was Servant to an Officer , and just come out of Yorkshire ; that he would choose to sell the Mare, and the sooner the better, because of Expence. Accordingly the Hostler bought her for 1 l. 5 s. and Charges of the House on Thursday; but putting her to Smithfield Market , and riding her about, she was challenged, and taken from him by the Proprietor, who carried him before the Lord-Mayor, and his Master gave Bail. Now the Bargain made between Thompson and the Hostler, was, that if the Mare sold well, he was to have four or five Shillings more, upon which Account he was to call on Saturday, which he did, and a Constable being sent for, he was apprehended, and being brought before the Lord-Mayor, he owned the Fact, and was committed to Newgate . 6. Robert Cunningham , aged 26, was born in Norfolk , but was most Part of his Life an Inhabitant of Wingfield in Suffolk . He was a Man of a very close and reserved Make, would by no Means be perswaded to be communicative, and would scarce tell what was his Name; and tho' the Evidences upon his Trial so positively swore to him, and the Fact for which he was convicted, all he would say was, that he knew nothing of the Matter, nor was at Horsey , or on Horsey-Beach at the Time mentioned in the Indictment; nor would he own it to the last, though the Indictment was proved so very plain. 7. Francis Andrews , aged 33, was born in Suffolk ; says indeed that he has been a Smuggler in his Time, but that he had not done any Thing that Way for three Years last May. He farther says, that he had got some Money by that Way of Trade, which enabled him to rent a small Farm of Mr. Justice Day, which he cultivated, and maintained his Family by. He underwent great Sickness while under Sentence of Death; but being tried by Suggestion, and convicted, upon the Facts therein contained being proved and found for the King, he has nothing to say upon Account of any particular Fact, unless the not surrendering himself, as the Indictment sets forth, after the Information of William Sealey against him had been taken by the late worthy Justice Burdus, the 13th of July, 1747. 8. Samuel Chapman , aged 30, was born in Suffolk, and was a reputed Smuggler . Within two or three Days after his Conviction he was seized with a very violent Illness, which deprived him of his Senses, and in that melancholly and unhappy Condition he continued till his Execution. 9. William Garner , aged about 30, was born in Leicester , bred a Carpenter , and was working at his Business in a House the Corner of Red-Lion-Street , near Red-Lion-Square , where he committed this wicked Act. And he says, the Girl frequently coming for Shavings and Chips, they were wont to play together freely, and to be familiar, tho' without any Intention of Evil as heretofore; but, on the sixth Day of July, to the best of his Remembrance, mov'd by the Instigation of the Devil, the Girl coming as usual, he called her up into a Two-pair of Stairs Room: As soon as she came into the Room he laid Hands on her, and sitting down on the End of a Bench he had been before working on, ******. In the general he owned the Fact. 10. Sarah Kenigem , aged about 20, was born in Barnaby-Street , Southwark ; she was but of tender Years indeed, but her Life had been too early a Scene of Wickedness and Debauchery, which she fell into immediately upon her being turned adrift after her Father's second Marriage. She was exceeding ill most Part of the Time after her Conviction, even to the being deprived of her Senses; but was so happy as to have Intervals, in which she would express, in the best Terms she was able, her Sorrow for what she had done amiss; and particularly the Fact for which she suffered; viz. the taking out of a Chest of Drawers, in William Bedell 's House, 27 Guineas, the Property of Richard Mawhood . At the PLACE of EXECUTION. ABOUT Nine o'Clock, on Friday Morning last, John Lancaster , Thomas Atkins , and John Roberts , in one Cart; Robert Cunningham , Francis Andrews , and Samuel Chapman , in the second, attended by a Party of the Foot-guards; Thomas Thompson and William Garner in the third; John Armson and Sarah Kenigem in the fourth, and sung Psalms for a considerable Time: After which, the Executioner pulling their Caps over their Faces, the Cart was drawn from under them, calling earnestly on the Lord to have Mercy on them, and receive their Souls. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn on Tuesday the 27th of May, 1718. AT the General Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 23d, 24th, 25th and 26th of April, 1718, 22 Persons (viz. 15 Men and 7 Women, were Try'd for, and Convicted of, several Capital Crimes, did accordingly receive Sentence of Death. But 2 of the Women having had their Judgment respited, upon account of their Pregnancy, and the other 5, with 10 of the Men, being repriev'd by HIS MAJESTY's Most Gracious Mercy (which I hope they will take great Care, as it is their great Interest, duly to improve) 4 only are now order'd for Execution, and another, viz. John Price , next Saturday. All the while they lay under this Condemnation I constantly visited them in the Chapel, to which they were brought up twice every day; and there I taught and pray'd with them, endeavouring thereby to awaken their stupify'd sinful Souls unto Repentance, Amendment, and Righteousness of Life, as a due Preparation for Death; so that whether their Days were few or many, they might (by making a right Use of them) receive Comfort in this World, and at last obtain Eternal Bliss and Glory in the next. On the Lord's Day, the 27th of April last, I preach'd to them, viz. 1. In the Forenoon, upon Numb. 23. the latter part of the 10th Verse, taken out of the First Lesson for that Morning-Service, the Words being these. - Let me die the Death of the Righteous, and let my last End be like his. And, 2. In the Afternoon upon Psal 19. 12, 13. Who can understand his Errors? Cleanse thou me from secret Faults. Keep back thy Servant also from presumptuous Sins: Let them not have Dominion over me. Then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great Transgression. In my discoursing upon the first of those Texts (after a short Introduction) I laid down this Proposition, viz. That to the end we may die the Death of the Righteous, and have our Last End like his, (i. e. depart out of this World in a sate of Grace and Favour with God) we must live an upright and godly Life here on Earth, having always a Conscience void of Offence toward GOD, and toward Men; as the Apostle tells us (Acts 24. 16.) this was his constant Exercise. To illustrate this Proposition, I shew'd how we ought to take care, I. Of our Thoughts, II. Of our Words, III. Of our Actions; And, IV. ult. To repent of, and rectify (by the Divine Grace) whatever we find to have been amiss in any of these. And upon the other Text I explain'd the Nature of Sin, shewing the different Characters under which it is there represented, viz. I. Faults of Ignorance and Infirmity, such as David calls in the Text, Errors and Secret Faults. II. Offences wilfully committed, and habitual in us, which are the Presumptuous Sins he (above all) desired and pray'd to be kept from. After I had enlarg'd upon these, I proceeded to shew, III. ult. That if we are kept from Habitual Presumptuous Sins, we are safe, and out of danger of perishing everlastingly; for notwithstanding those many Faults, Errors, and Infirmities, which we cannot wholly avoid, GOD will account us, and deal with us, as if we were Righteous Men, and perfectly Innocent. Which the Royal Prophet insinuates in the latter Clause of that Text, where he says, Then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great Transgression: That is as if he had said, I shall be clear and acquitted of whatsoever Sin may expose my Soul to the Loss of Eternal Happiness. On the Lord's Day the 4th instant, I preach'd to the Condemn'd, and many others there present, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon part of the First Lesson for that Evening-Service, viz. Deut. 5. 29. Oh! that there were such a Heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my Commandments always; that it might be well with them, and with their Children for ever. From which Words (first historically explain'd in an Account I gave of the Context and Occasion of them) I then shew'd, I. The important Duty here requir'd, which is, That Men should FEAR GOD, and keep all his Commandments always; and how this is to be perform'd. II. The great Reward promis'd to this Performance. And, III. The transcendent Love of GOD to Men, express'd in this pathetick and compassionate Wish, Oh! that there were such a Heart in them, that they might fear me - that it might be well with them - &c. Having amply discours'd upon those three general Points plainly express'd, I then proceeded to lay down another before them, only imply'd in, but naturally resulting from, the Text: And that is, IV. ult. The terrible Punishment they shall receive, who unworthily neglect the Duty, reject the Reward, and slight the Mercy and Good will of GOD towards them, manifested in this his Desire, That they and their Posterity might be Happy. On the Lord's Day (the 11th instant) I preach'd to them again, in the Morning, and likewise in the Afternoon, upon part of the Second Lesson appointed for that Evening-Service, viz. Rom. 10. 9. - If thou shalt confess with thy Mouth the Lord JESUS, and shalt believe in thy Heart that GOD has raised Him from the Dead, thou shalt be saved. These Words, together with their Context, I first explain'd in general, and then shew'd in particular, I. What is the Import of this Confessing the LORD JESUS with the Mouth. II. What is meant by this Believing on Him in the Heart. III. & lastly, What an inexpressible Advantage we may (and certainly shall) receive from such a Confession and Belief; and that is, Eternal Life and Salvation. On the Lord's Day, the 18th instant, I preach'd to the Condemn'd and others, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon part of one of the Psalms that came of course to be read for that Morning-Service, viz. Psal. 90. 12. So teach us to number our Days, that we may apply our Hearts unto Wisdom. From which Words (once spoken by Moses to the Israelites, and now, with their Context first explain'd in general) I then laid down the following Proposition, to be spoken to, more particularly, viz. That it is the greatest Wisdom for a Man to spend his Days in this World (especially when they visibly appear to be but few) in a constant Religious Course of Life; and by this, prepare himself for a future Happy State in the next. This Proposition I illustrated by shewing, 1. The absolute Necessity of this Preparation. 2. The Shortness of the Time we are to make it in. 3. The great Danger of Neglecting it. 4. The infinite Advantage that will at last accrue to them who shall be found so Wise, as to have in due Time (by Faith and Repentance) prepar'd themselves for a Blessed Eternity. Again, on the last Lord's Day, the 25th instant, I preach'd to them, viz. in the Morning upon these Words, Rom. 8. 18. For I reckon that the Sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compar'd with the Glory which shall be revealed in us. In my Explication of which Words, I shew'd the great Disproportion there is between the Afflictions of this Life, and the Glory of the next. And herein I consider'd, I. The Lightness and Shortness of the Afflictions of this present time. II. The Weight, Excellency, and Eternity of the Glory that shall be reveal'd in us: Shewing, III. ult. That this Glory (which implies the perfect Happiness of Good Men, the whole Reward of Christianity) is not of our Merit, but the Purchase of CHRIST, and the Free Gift of GOD. In the Afternoon I preach'd again (and this was my tenth and last Sermon on this account) to these Condemn'd Persons, my Text being this, Phil. 1. the former part of the 27th Verse, Only let your Conversation be as it becomes the Gospel of Christ. Having first open'd the Text, I then observ'd, I. That the Gospel of Christ gives us the best Direction for the Government of our Life and Conversation. II. That it is most unbecoming a Man, most unreasonable, and most dangerous, to make Profession of the Gospel, and at the same time live in Sin. III. ult. That they who live thus in contradiction both to the Gospel of Christ and their Profession of it, can expect no other than endless Misery in the next World; whereas those that sincerely endeavour to be conformable thereto, by having while on Earth, their Conversation in Heaven, shall certainly obtain Eternal Bliss and Glory there. After I had largely and distinctly spoken to every one of these and the foregoing Points, I concluded all with particular Exhortations to the Condemn'd, and to the other Prisoners that were order'd for Transportation; shewing, How the One ought to prepare for their approaching Death, and the Other resolve upon a Good Life: To which End I gave them respectively such Instructions and Admonitions (at each time) as were proper for me to apply to them, and for them to receive and practise. And those of them appointed for Execution, did (in my private Examinations of them) give me the Account of their past Lives and present Dispositions, as follows. 1. William Calenden , alias Calladine , alias Calendar (which last he said was his right Name) condemn'd for a Burglary by him committed in the House of Mr. Richard Nichols , stealing thence 27 Holland-Frocks, 4 pair of Holland-Sheets, and other Goods, on the 4th of February last. He said, he was 22 Years of age, born near Newcastle in Northumberland : That when he was but young his Friends sent him up to London , and here he lived alternately in two or three Victualling-houses, where he drew Drink, and did other Services: That afterwards he serv'd a Gardiner at Lambeth-Marsh for some time; and having left him, fell into bad Company, that brought him into the wicked Trade of Thieving and Robbing; but though he had done several Injuries to some honest People, yet he never wrong'd any of his Masters with whom he liv'd. He would not confess what particular Facts he had committed, but only said in general, that they were too many, and he could not give any distinct Account of them, neither would that be of any use to those Per sons he robb'd, for he was not able to make them Satisfaction otherwise than pray (as he did) their Pardon, and GOD to bless them. The Arguments I used to bring him to a full and free Confession of those Facts he was guilty of (which if undiscover'd by him, might be imputed to some other Persons innocent of them) had no force upon him; who seem'd to be very much harden'd in his Sins, till Death, which had been long a coming, made its near Approach, and then he appear'd somewhat melted; yet did make no other Confession than that before: And as to the Crime he was to die for, he deny'd it; but own'd the Justice of GOD in it, who had permitted he should be serv'd by John Walden (the Evidence against him) as he had serv'd others, whom he formerly had brought to Justice, to save himself from it. 2. George Veal , alias Widgeon (which latter he said was his right Name) condemn'd for breaking the House of Mrs. Eliz. Steward , and stealing thence Holland and Damask-Linnen, Handkerchiefs, and other things of considerable value, on the 4th of October last. He said, he was 23 Years of age, born in the Parish of St. Andrew Holborn : That his chief Imployment was, to serve several Houses there with Milk ; and, That sometimes also he used Covent-garden , Newgate , and Stocks-Markets , where he bought Fruit, Herbs, &c. which he carried and sold about the Streets for an honest Livelihood. He deny'd the Fact he was condemn'd for; but confess'd, That the Session before the last he was burnt in the Hand for a Felony (viz. stealing two pair of Shoes) and should then have been sent to Bridewell for two Years, had not the Fact he stood condemn'd for kept him in Newgate . He own'd, that for these last 12 Months he had been pilfering up and down, but never did much Harm by those small Thefts, nor was prosecuted for 'em. As to his manner of Life in other respects, he said, he had been a very great Offender, being much addicted to Swearing, Drinking, Whoring, &c. and, in short, was guilty of all manner of Sin, Murder excepted; and, That he was now sensible that his Neglect of GOD's Service had been the Inlett to all those Vices; for which he heartily begg'd Pardon, and was sorry he had been such a miserable Sinner. 3. John Varney , condemn'd for breaking a House at Hammersmith , and stealing thence two Warming-pans, a Sawcepan, and other things of value. He said, he was 29 Years of age, born at Heyford in Oxfordshire : That he had in the late Reign serv'd 11 Years at Sea , on board the Dreadnought, commanded by Capt. Miles; the Oxford, by Capt. Bennet; and in other Men of War, as also in several Merchantmen; and, That in the Intervals of those Services he imploy'd himself in Labourer s Work, carrying the Hodd, &c. He deny'd the Fact he now stood condemn'd for, saying, He had bought those Goods, not knowing they were stoln; and further said, he never did commit any such thing in his Life. He was very ignorant, and could not so much as read; which was (in a great measure) the Case of his Fellow-sufferers, whom I endeavour'd to make sensible, that their corrupt Nature and Ignorance of good Things had brought them under the dominion of Sin and Satan; and, that it was their great Interest (as well as Duty) to pray to GOD for Deliverance. 4. William Haynes , condemn'd for Burglary, in breaking open the House of Mr. Henry Fibb , and stealing thence Goods to the value of 40 s. on the 14th of March last. He said, he was 22 Years of age, born in the Parish of St. Giles in the Fields , but brought up in that of St. Dunstan, Stepney ; to which (as he had heard) his Parents remov'd when he was but two Years old: That for these 11 Years past he had us'd the Sea, and was first a Servant for two Years to the Cook of the Ship Mermaid, of which Capt. Chilly was Commander: That afterwards he serv'd (as a Sailor ) in the South-Sea-Castle, Capt. Temple Commander; then in the Barfleur, a Flag-ship, commanded by Sir Geo. Byng ; and lastly, in the Exeter, Capt. Trevor Commander. He confess'd the Fact he stood condemn'd for, and said it was his first; but at the same time own'd his Life had been loose enough, but not so as to do his Neighbour any Prejudice before this. He begg'd Pardon for all his Sins, and declar'd he dy'd in Charity with all Mankind. At the Place of Execution, to which they were this day carried in two Carts from Newgate , I attended them, and still exhorted them to repent, and make a free Confession of their Offences; Upon which William Calendar and John Varney (who hitherto had deny'd) now confess'd the respective Facts for which they died. After this, and some further Admonitions, I pray'd and sung some Penitential Psalms with them, made them rehearse the Apostles Creed, wish'd their Faith might be lively, and their Repentance sincere, that they might be in Communion with the Saints, and obtain the Forgiveness of their Sins, the Resurrection of their Bodies, and the Life Everlasting. As I advis'd them to do, so accordingly they did, desire the Standers-by to take Warning by them, and pray for their departing Souls. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE THREE MALEFACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN On Monday the Twenty-eighth of MAY, 1753. BEING THE Fifth EXECUTION in the Mayoralty OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir Crisp Gascoyne , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER IV. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.LIII. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honourable Sir Crisp Gascoyne , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Lord Chief Justice Lee, Mr. Justice Clive, Mr. Baron Legge, William Moreton , Esq ; Recorder , and others of His Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer of the City of London, and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall, in the Old Baily , on Wednesday the 2d, Thursday the 3d, Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and Monday the 7th of May, in the Twenty-sixth Year of His Majesty's Reign, Charles Neal , George Robertson , Daniel Tagg , David Berkley , Thomas Morriss , Thomas Jones , Nicholas Laurence , and John Fish , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. Neal, Tagg, Berkley, Laurence, and Fish, behaved very orderly since Conviction, and attended Chapel constantly, when not prevented by Illness, which most of them have been afflicted with at Times, more or less. Robertson and Morriss being of the Roman Catholick Persuasion, were visited, as usual; and Jones,because he could not have the Liberty of the Press-yard, as he had when before confined there for several Frauds, quarrelled with Protestantism, and would needs die a Catholick. On Monday the 21st Instant the Report of eight Malefactors was made to his Majesty, by Mr. Recorder Moreton; when he was pleased to order George Robinson , Thomas Morriss , David Berkley , Thomas Jones , Nicholas Laurence , and John Fish , for Execution the 28th Instant. Charles Neal and Daniel Tagg were ordered to be respited till his Majesty's Pleasure concerning them should be further known . At the same the Case of Mary Squires , considered by Mr. Attorney and Solicitor General, was represented to his Majesty, when, convinced of her Innocence, he was pleased to grant her an absolute Pardon . 1. George Robertson , was indicted, for that he, together with John Bryant , on the King's Highway, on James Holland did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear and Danger of his Life, one Hat, Value 2 s. one Peruke, Value 20 s. from his Person did steal, &c. December 31 . 2. David Berkley , was indicted for stealing one Cloth Coat, Value 1 s. a Cloth Waistcoat, Value 1 s. a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, one Holland Waistcoat, seven Shirts, three Pair of Worsted Stockings, two Guineas, and 3 s. 6 d. in Monies numbered, the Goods of John Connolly , in the Dwelling-House of William Crookshanks , March 15 . 3. Thomas Morriss was indicted for stealing one Gelding of a Bay Colour, Value 6 l. the Property of John Cock , December 21 . 4. Nicholas Laurence , was indicted, for that he, on the King's Highway, on John Field did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear and Danger of his Life, 3 s. and 10 d. in Money, from his Person, and against his Will, did steal, take, &c. April 13 . 5. Thomas Jones , was indicted for forging, and publishing as true, a certain Order for the Delivery of Goods, with Intent to defraud, February 14 . 6. John Fish , was indicted, for that he, on the King's Highway, on Thomas Lumley did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear and Danger of his Life, one Clasp Knife, Value 6 d. one 36 s. Piece, and 5 s. and 9 d. in Monies numbered, from his Person did steal, take, &c. April 3 . On Wednesday last Lawrence died in his Cell , after having for some Time been afflicted with great Illness. On Friday a Respite came down for Berkley , and on Sunday Night late another for Fish , till his Majesty's Pleasure should be further known. 1. Nicholas Lawrence , was about 38 Years of Age, born upon the Island of Guernsey , of poor Parents, who died before he was six Years old, when a Gentleman of that Island took care to get him a good Master, and sent him to Sea as a Cabbin-boy ; since which Time, he says, the general Part of his Life was spent at Sea, and he has been to most of the known Parts of the Globe. Tho' he could never read a Word in a Book, he has been so much Abroad as to be able to speak French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, &c. He was a poor ragged Wretch, having scarce a whole Piece in his Coat, Waistcoat, or Breeches; and after Conviction the Man appeared disordered in his Senses; insomuch, that tho' he would sometimes seem attentive when at Prayers, and would say he loved to hear the Word of God, yet there was scarce any such Thing as making him sensible of his miserable State, any farther than as he felt the Pressures of Hunger and Nakedness. This poor unhappy Wretch was very deservedly convicted of the Fact the Indictment was laid against him for; and another might have been proved by the same Evidence. But as he was found guilty of the first, the second was not try'd. He had just Sense enough to own both the Robberies, and said he robbed for Want. He died in a most miserable Condition, and could scarce be said to be in his Senses for some Days before he died. The Coroner sat upon his Body, and granted a Warrant for his Burial. This was the famous Robber, who, it is generally believed, gave Rise to a certain pompous Advertisement, concerning an imaginary Robbery in the Neighbourhood of Enfield; which, as it is recent in most Peoples Minds, we have no Occasion to particularize. 2. Thomas Jones , otherwise Ruffle Jones , was about 30 Years of Age, and says he was born in Monmouthshire in Wales . He was brought up in his younger Days very well, and had some Pains taken in his Education; but his natural Disposition prevailed over all Endeavours his Parents used to make him a good Man, and even in his Infancy he was a great Plague to those who deserved better Things at his Hands; and instead of learning to do well, it seems to have been his Study thro' Life to do all the Mischief and Wrong that the Devil could instigate him to. At the Age of 14, or thereabout, he was bound Apprentice to a Taylor in Monmouth , whom he left before he had served three Years of his Time. His evil Genius began to work, and a roving Disposition having taken Possession of him, Idleness gave it Room to exercise and display itself. He is said to have been a very good Workman, tho' he never loved Work; if he had he would never have played such Tricks as he has done, but would have followed the Employment his Parents had thought proper to breed him to, as it is known to afford a good Livelihood to the Diligent and Industrious. His natural Temper seemed such as was resolved to do nothing which he ought to do, and he was known at Newgate long enough before this last unhappy Time, to give every one to see what must be his Fate in the End; nor is any one that knew him thro' his whole Life, surprized at it, it was what every one seemed to say they expected would one Day be the Case. Soon after he left Wales he came to Bristol , where he, after a while, got into Acquaintance; being an insinuating Sort of a Fellow, he got into the good Graces of some of the Trade, and was taken into Employ. Where he served out the rest of his Time is not certain, but he lived at Bristol three or four Years, when he began to make an Appearance, and to put on the Gentleman: His Business afforded a pretty Livelihood, but his Extravagancies People were at a Loss to account for. Thus he went on for some Time, till at last he was taken notice of by most People in the City of Bristol , and Enquiry began to be made what and who he was. It was found that he had been Journeyman to several Master-Taylors in & about the City, and had got good Wages; yet this did not account for his Dress and Appearance. After some Time it was rumoured that Jones worked with a Master-Taylor who was not a Freeman, and that Jones also was a Foreigner. This, agreeable to the Usage of all Companies, occasioned a Summons, to shew Cause why he did not make himself free of the City of Bristol, as he reaped the Advantages of that Body. Jones's Master was averse to it; which Jones being acquainted with, in order to support his Master's Quarrel, he contrived this most iniquitous Scheme; viz. he swore large Debts, of 500 l. each, against the two Persons who caused the Summons to be served upon his Master, and had them arrested; in consequence of which, their other Creditors came upon them, and they were cast into Prison, where one died soon with Grief, and the other continued in Confinement for a long Time. And now he became known to be of a very bad Life, and the City began to be too hot to hold him; so he left Bristol , and came to Bath , and so on towards London ; and scarce was there a City or Town that he came to, which he did not sell at a dear Rate. Now he is dead and gone, his cheating Tricks are to be heard of from every Quarter. For many Years after he left his own Country, go where he would, his Appearance was always very gay. This, he says, was about twelve Years ago, and he has been remarkable almost all that Time for a Cheat and Impostor. About six Years ago he resided at Stratford , where he did all the Mischief he could, but I can hear of no good Thing that ever he was suspected to be guilty of. He had a Quarrel with a Gentleman in that Neighbourhood, whom he endeavoured to ruin by all the wicked and detestable Arts of Perjury, &c. tho' at length the Gentleman got the better of his Attempts by a fair Trial at Law, and with great Difficulty at last washed his Hands of Jones, greatly rejoiced to have got rid of such a Pest of Society. Soon after Jones came to London he married a Woman with whom he might have lived very happily, but she was not of that Stamp which was fit for his Purpose, and he soon forsook her, leaving her to shift for herself, after he had destroyed and squandered away all that she had brought him. Since that Time he has had 15 or 20 Wives, just as he could pick them up, who were fit to favour him in his Designs, whom he kept, or turned off, just as it appeared to him most convenient. But, as a profligate and abandoned Way of Life seldom lasts long; for either a Man sees his Error, and returns from the Evil of his Ways, or else he is so hurried on that Ruin comes on apace; so happened it with Jones: It pleased God, that in the Beginning of the Year 1752 he was overtaken by the Hand of Justice, and he was punished as the Nature of his Crime would admit, according to the Laws of this Kingdom. In the Month of March, in the Year aforesaid, he was taken up, and charged with several Offences, which proved Misdemeanors, to which our Laws affix certain Punishments. The first Time he was brought before the Court he was ordered to find Bail before the Lord Mayor, or lay in Newgate till next Sessions. He was accordingly taken one Day to Guild-Hall , with what has been found a proper Guard before and since, in order to propose his Bail; but while they were waiting in the Hall Jones meditated an Escape, and effected it for that Time: While his Guard was employed in talking to People that were gathered together, he gave him the Slip, and got clear off. He was missing about a Fortnight or three Weeks; but being so notorious a Person, he could not long lay hid in Town; he was frequently heard off, but seldom staying long in a Place, he was not so soon taken. After some Time however there was a dead Set of him (as he was not much beloved in the World) by some of his former Acquaintance, and he was surprized and taken at the Lion in the Wood , in Salisbury-Court , Fleet-Street , and brought back to his former old Lodgings. At the May Sessions, in the Year aforesaid, he was tried upon two Indictments for Misdemeanors. The first was, he came to a Mercer's Shop, and there took upon himself to be Servant to Joseph Eccles , a Taylor, who was then a Customer to the Mercer, pretending he was sent by his Master for nine Yards and an Half of Cloth-coloured single Allapeen, and six Yards of White Allapeen, whereby the Servant of the Mercer delivered to him the aforesaid Goods, Value 29 s. and upwards, the Goods and Chattels of his Master the Mercer, August 30, 1751. On that Day Jones came to the Shop, and very artfully, as if he feared to be mistaken, he looked up at the Sign, and said, loud enough for the People there to hear, he believed he was right. He asked if his pretended Master did not deal at that Shop, and was answered in the Affirmative: Upon which he pulled out a Pattern of Cloth, and asked for a single Allapeen to match it. The Servant shewed him some Patterns the nearest they had, and Jones, (resolved to have a Booty,) said, that he had tried at the other End of the Town, and could not match it; so he resolved to take one that was produced, observing that Allapeens were not to be expected to match as well as Shalloons. He carried the Affair on so artfully, that the Servant did not suspect a Cheat; and tho' he asked Jones what was become of the Foreman that used to come to their Shop, from his present pretended Master, he answered so warily, that the Man was persuaded he came from the same Person that dealt at their Shop. He asked him his Name, and Jones took upon him the Name of James Derrick , and said, he had been Foreman in the Place of the other about a Fortnight. When he had thus far made himself known he thought he was safe, and so might take up more Goods without Danger. Then he asked for a Piece of white Allapeen; which being shewn, he very artfully said, that his Master talked to him first ofa whole Piece, but at last bid him bring only six Yards; so the Man delivered Jones the Goods for the Use of his Master, who was ready with a Wrapper under his Arm to receive them. The Servant of the Shop seem'd satisfied of the Validity of the Order, and immediately entered the Goods down in his Book, as bought of his Master, for the Use of Jones's Master. The next Day came the real Foreman, and his Appearance surpriz'd the Shopman. He told him about the Allapeen the Day before, fetch'd for the Use of his Master; but he being sensible none was brought that Day, if there had he must have known it, the Fraud appeared; and Jones being taken up, the Shopman swore positively to him, and he was found guilty. The real Foreman being upon the Trial, was asked by Jones what was his Character; and gave for Answer, that his general Character among the Trade was that of a Cheat. He was a second Time indicted at the same Sessions, for that he came to a Shop in St. Paul's Church-yard , pretending he came from a Gentleman, for three Yards of the same Cloth that his Brother had bought before at the same Shop, Value 51 Shillings, Sept. 1, 1750. He came to the Shop, and asked for the Cloth; and being asked by the Servant in the Shop if he lived with the Gentleman's Taylor, he answered No, but he was to make those Cloaths himself. He then called himself Price, and said he lived in Red-Lion Square; and the Servant delivered him the three Yards of Cloth, after asking him whether he should send it Home, and Jones saying No, took it away himself. Some Time after the Gentleman came to the Shop, and being told of the three Yards of Cloth deliver'd to such a Person, he declared he never sent for it. Upon which, Enquiry was made, and Jones being in the Gatehouse, and having been a long Time suspected of these Cheats, the Servant was sent to see him. When he came there he saw Jones, and knew him again, and positively swore that he was the Man, who, under this Pretence, cheated him of the three Yards of Cloth: And he was again found guilty. He was a third Time indicted at the same Sessions, for a Crime of the same Nature, coming to a Woollen-Draper's, and pretending to be a Taylor's Foreman, got more Cloth, Nov. 8, 1750; but no Prosecutor appearing, he was acquitted of that Charge; not that he was innocent, but as he was already convicted of two such Frauds, it was only taking up the the Time of the Court in vain, and to no Purpose; because if he had been proved guilty of twenty such Cheats, his Punishment would have been no other than it was, the Law punishing such Offences in a certain Manner. There were several other Charges, if not Indictments against him at that Time, and all of the same Nature. Upon Jones being found guilty of the two Indictments as above, the Court ordered him to be whipp'd, and stand on the Pillory, at the upper End of Cheapside , and to be imprisoned for six Months in Newgate . All this had no Manner of Effect on his Mind, he rather grew worse than better under Chastisement, and, as he would not be reformed, it pleased God to let him fill up the great Measure of his Iniquities, and run upon his own Destruction: For even while he was confined in Newgate, he learned the Means of doing the Thing for which he suffered Death. It is not more than six Months since he escaped with his Liberty, after he had undergone the Punishment of his former Transgressions. All this while, how could he live? He had no Fortune, no Business; for who would employ him? And he must have been very diligent to support himself, &c. even for six Months; and, it is plain that he has done it by his old Tricks, and frequent Repetitions of them. On the 9th of March last, he was again committed to his old Lodgings, the Gatehouse, for cheating, and defrauding, by a certain false Token; and, for Want of Sureties, he was detained on the Oath of several Persons, for defrauding a Woollen Draper of four Yards of superfine Cloth, five Yards of white Shalloon, and three Yards and a Quarter of Drab Cloth, under false Tokens and Pretences, March 15, 1753. He was also detained on the Oath of others, for publishing as true, a false Order, in another Person's Name, purporting to be an Order for the Delivery of some Cloth, with an Intent to defraud, March 23. His old Trick of personating a Taylor's Foreman would do no longer; he made too much Use of that, and had now discovered a new Method of carrying on his Designs. This last Method he has not practis'd so long as he had the former. He was timely detected, or he might have carried on his Cheats by this Method, as he had done by others, almost innumerable. Being removed from the Gatehouse to Newgate , there were three Indictments against him the last Sessions, for Crimes of the same Nature with his former Offences. But he was only tried upon that, as beforementioned, for forging, and publishing as true, a certain Order for the Delivery of Goods, with an Intent to defraud. He had done some Work for the Person in whose Name he forged the Order, during his being confinedin the Press-yard in Newgate , for his former Offences; and, by this Means, he had come at the Knowledge of the Draper he bought his Cloth of. Accordingly, he very artfully writes a Letter, or Order for Cloth, and particularly desires, it may be somewhat better than the last blue Cloth he had, meaning, the Person in whose Name the Letter was wrote. And so artfully had he contrived the Diction of the Letter, though the Forgery was too plain, that the Draper's Servant says, had not that Particular been Part of the Order, viz. desiring to have better blue Cloth than the last, he should not have delivered the Goods. That Instance made him believe the Order came from his Customer, and though he knew it was not his Hand-writing, yet did he not suspect it to be the Forgery of a Cheat. However, upon fair Trial, the Indictment was proved to the Satisfaction of the Jury, and they brought him in guilty; nor had he any Thing to say in his own Defence, but audaciously to deny the whole Matter laid to his Charge, and to call in Question the Character of the Evidence, by whom he sent the Letters for the Cloth. And the Grounds upon which he took upon him to impeach the Character of the Evidence, were founded on a wicked Scheme of his own. Jones had by some Means procured an Indictment to be preferred against him at Hick's Hall , and a Bill being found, it had taken Wind, so that the Intention of destroying his Evidence was defeated. Even Jones's own Evidence upon his Trial, whom he called in his own Behalf, being ask'd what they knew of the Witness's Character; to his great Disappointment declared they knew no Ill of him. Jones, tho' convicted, and knowing his Character would admit of no Hopes of Mercy, in an impious and blasphemous Manner declared, he would not be hang'd. What he meant by it, appeared chiefly from his future Behaviour. In the first Place, he took it into his Head, that he would be a Roman Catholick , because his Father was so, tho' his Mother was a Protestant. Indeed, he said, he had very little Knowledge of either, with Regard to their Essentials, or what caused the Difference, but at all Events his Resolution was fixed, and so he detertermined to dye. And, what was the Consequence? why while he should have employed his Time in searching his Heart, and repenting of the Multitude of his Sins, his Thoughts were chiefly taken up in meditating an Escape. He kept his Cell, and seldom came out of it; but on Saturday last an Attempt was to have been made, not without Bloodshed, had their Design taken Place. His Irons wereboth saw'd thro'. Upon Enquiry, he said they were the same as when put on, but upon Search the contrary appeared. Being double-ironed again, he remain'd safe till Monday Morning; and when they were then knocked off, he was willing to persuade those about him that he was a very innocent Person, and that his Life was wrongfully sworn away. He went out from Newgate professing himself a Roman Catholic , and said that the Design of the intended Escape was set afoot by Morriss. Had Jones had any Sense of his Guilt, or reflected on the various Passages of his most notorious ill-spent Days, he must have employed his Time better than in meditating Revenge on People who were doing nothing but their Duty in keeping him safe for the Stroke of Justice. 3. Thomas Morriss , was about thirty Years of Age, born near Birmingham in Warwickshire , and bred a Shoemaker , as he told me, in that Town. He too must be a Roman Catholic , pretty much for the same Reason Jones gave, having been both taught their Lesson before Conviction. Morriss told me indeed he had been bred a Roman Catholic, but I am thoroughly convinced since he was not; scarce any Thing he said to me having proved true. He said the Fact for which he suffered was the first, but it appears not to have been so by many Instances. He was a Youth of a most impudent daring Assurance, and did not regard what Mischief he did, so he could but gain his Point, whatever it was; and many a desperate Set of People has he been wickedly engaged with. About six Years ago he was convicted of Felony, and transported, according to his Sentence, to America ; where he did not stay twelve Months, before he returned again, to do more Mischief in England . Nor was long come to London, before he appeared again at the Old Bailey ; and, at the September Sessions, 1749, he was indicted for stealing one Silver Quart Mug, Value seven Pounds, June the 12th. When one Witness deposed that he lived at the Dolphin in Honey-Lane-Market , and that Morriss had been drinking some Time out of the Tankard, with others, and that the rest paid, and were gone, when a Woman came into the House, and drank out of it with Morriss, and the Tankard was missing in about a Quarter of an Hour after they were gone, Another, the Drawer of the House, said the same. But for want of better Evidence he escaped this Time, and was acquitted. At the same Sessions he was a second Time indicted for stealing one Silver Quart Tankard, Value eight Pounds, July the 10th. On that Day he was said to be at a House in Shoreditch , where he came at eight or nine o'Clock, and asked for a Pint of Beer. While the Lad was going down the Cellar-stairs, he called out, and bid him make it a Tankard, because he had one coming to him. There was a remarkable Tankard brought him, with a Queen Anne's Crown-piece on the Lid, and set before him; and the House being pretty full, by-and-bye both the Man and the Tankard were missing. The Boy describing the Man to a Neighbour, with whom, Morriss had said in the House he had latelybeen drinking, was told he lately had Lodgings at Islington; and he was found there, and taken. He denied that he was ever at the House, or saw the Tankard; and no stronger Evidence appearing, he had the good Luck a second Time to be acquitted. All these Things moved him not from his wicked Ways, but still he went on, and stuck at nothing: For in September Sessions, 1752, several Persons were indicted together, for stealing, in Company with Thomas Morriss , not then taken, divers Things, the Goods of George Glover , July 24. Two of them were found guilty of the Fact, one of which was Ruth Morriss , Wife of this Thomas Morriss . This Robbery was committed near Finchley-Common , by Morriss, and others his Accomplices, about Ten o'Clock at Night, when it was so dark as not to discern the Milestones. The Gang had laid wait for the Pack-horses as they went out of Town, on a Friday, as they usually do for Preston in Lancashire; and while the Driver stopt to drink, which was not above five Minutes, they had unloaded one, and carried off the whole Pack. At this Time Thomas Morriss lived in Wood's-Close , and kept a Public-house , to which was known to resort divers disorderly People; and upon the Goods being advertised, a Neighbour appeared to the Advertisement, who having seen large Bundles lately carried into Morriss's House, gave Information to the People robbed. They got a Search-warrant, and going to the House, found divers Goods, which were sworn to be Part of that Pack, which was, as before-mentioned, taken off the Horse's Back. There was found in Morriss's House some Callico Wrappers, made into Sheets, on two Beds. Another particular Piece of Callico was found in Possession of a Woman in Morriss's House, besides some Hessian Wrappers, mark'd for one at Preston, wrote with Ink, but cut, and the Goods taken out. Others were found in a Shed in the back Part of the House, in a Tub of Water; and the Owner of the Pack-horse's own Pack-sheet, which covered the whole Pack, was found put down the Vault. Morriss's Wife was pursued to Deptford , where she was found with a new Callimanco Drab-coloured Gown, a Pair of black everlasting Shoes, and a green Sattin Ribbon on her Head. Being ask'd whether she knew any Thing of the Goods, she took the People to an adjacent Place in her Mother's House, and there was found two Pieces of brown Callimanco, another Piece of dark Callimanco, some red, a Remnant of which her Gown was made of; some Muslin Wrappers also were found, and Callico Wrappers, black Gloves, white Gloves, Womens green Shoes, &c. all which being produced in Court, were sworn to be a Part of one of the Packs which the Horses carried that Night they were robbed. All these Things found in Morriss's House, and in his Wife's Possession, let any one judge whether he was concerned or no in this Robbery. Besides that, his Wife's own Defence upon her Trial accused him of bringing the Things Home. There is scarce any Sort of Robbery which this unhappy Wretch has not been engaged in, and as to the Fact forwhich he suffered, there's no Room to doubt but he deserved the Verdict, and Sentence pass'd on him. He is sworn to be the Man that took away the Horse he was indicted for; and when in St. Albans's Gaol , on Suspicion of robbing the Derby Waggon of a Box, he sent a Note to deliver the Horse to the Constable for the Owner, which Horse several heard him to offer to sell. The Descriptions of the Horse stolen, offer'd to Sale, and deliver'd as above by Morriss's Direction, all agree: Where's the Doubt then of this being the Horse he stole. A harden'd audacious Fellow he has always appeared since Conviction, to the last. On Saturday last his Irons were found saw'd off, and the Scheme he said was Jones's. He was double iron'd again, and on Sunday Night last his Irons were saw'd off again, notwithstanding their Cells were searched very diligently. Then he was Hand-cuffed, and kept safe till Monday Morning, when he went to be hanged with as much Assurance, and as little Concern as if he had never done amiss: 4. George Robinson , was about 24 Years of Age, born in the Kingdom of Ireland , and brought up a Roman Catholick. He says he was bred to the Sea from his Youth up, and his natural Disposition seemed not a little to partake of the disagreeable Roughness of that Element, with a most sullen Aspect, as any one would wish to behold. As he was bred to the Sea, he followed it several Years, during the Time of the late War; and when he was discharged the Service, he spent the little he had as fast as he could, in Riot and Debauchery; and when all was gone, having contracted bad Habits with bad Company, he became a dissolute Fellow, and turned Robber. Being much addicted to lewd Women, and all Uncleanness, his Lodging was at a Bawdy-house, when the Robbery for which he suffered was committed by him and his Accomplices. As Robertson too was a Roman Catholic , his Lesson was taught him before he was convicted; for (among other Reasons I might give) when I spake to him soon after in his Cell, he would scarce give me any Answer; and with Difficulty I discovered so much as I relate of him. There had been several Robberies before this committed in that Neighbourhood, attended with cruel Usage to People that fell under their Hands, for which he and his Companions were suspected; and the Robbery of Holland gave an Opportunity to detect the whole Gang except one. Barber was taken before he was out of Sight, and being admitted an Evidence, impeached Bryant, who was executed the 12th of February last; and this Robertson, who was not taken till the 1st of March last; when being charged, on Oath of Barber, for being concerned with him and others in robbing one James Holland of a Hat and Wig, and several other Felonies and Robberies, he was committed to Clerkenwell- Bridewell on the second of March last. Robertson was as forward as the rest in the Robbery, and presenting a Pistol to the Prosecutor's Head, bid him deliver. When he was had beforethe Justice he owned the Fact, and Barber swore they had been in four or five Robberies together; and that one of them was that for which he was then charged. Upon which Robertson said he did not care what became of him, for he was weary of being in the World; and upon his Trial he said he was taken at a Glass-House, when he was so ill with the soul Disease, as not to be able to walk, and wished himself dead, because he had no Money or Friend to put him in the Hospital. Tho' he pretended to be so much tired of Life, yet he was either wicked or weak enough to think of saving it by coming into the same idle Scheme of making an Escape; and he also had his Irons sawed off both Saturday and Sunday before Execution. Tho' he was fresh ironed on Saturday, and searched, he had concealed a Saw between his Foot and Stocking, which he made Use of on Sunday, and cut off his Irons again. Then he was also hand-cuffed that Night, and kept safe till Monday Morning, when he went out of the Press-Yard to Execution, with as little seeming Concern as the other two that were his Fellow-Sufferers. At the Place of EXECUTION. ON Monday, the 28th Instant, between Eight and Nine o'Clock, George Robertson , Thomas Morriss , and Thomas Jones , were carried from Newgate to the Place of Execution in one Cart. What was done there I can give no Account of, because as they all three died Roman Catholicks , I did not choose to attend, to give them the Opportunity of turning their Backs upon me, as a Protestant Minister, which I knew they must do if I did. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Malefactor that was Executed at Tyburn on Friday the 24 of September, 1708. AFter the happy Discontinuation of this Paper for two Sessions last past, in which there was none executed; it now appears abroad again upon the melancholy Account of the Persons hereafter mention'd. At the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday the 8th, Thursday the 9th, and Friday the 10th of this instant September, there were three Persons, who upon their Trials being found Guilty of Death, received Sentence accordingly. Of these Three, One is order'd for Execution, and the other Two are Reprieved. On the Lord's Day the 12th instant I preach'd to them and several Strangers, who were there in great (and indeed too great) Numbers, both in the Morning and Afternoon; and my Text at both times was Acts 17. 31. Because He hath appointed a Day, in the which He will judge the World. From which Words, first explain'd with their Context, I shew'd; I. The Certainty and Infallibility, as well as Necessity of a future Judgment after this Life: Which is declar'd to us by a threefold Voice; viz. The Voice of{Scripture, Conscience, God's Justice. II. The Severity and Dreadfulness of that Judgment: which to impenitent Sinners will be terrible indeed, and most intolerable upon many accounts; but chiefly these, viz. 1. The Sight of their Judge. 2. The Manner of his coming to Judgment. 3. The Accusations of their own Consciences. 4. The Nature and Characters of that Judgment, which will be Universal, Exact, Just, and Irreversible. III. and lastly, The Use we ought to make of this Doctrine of a future Judgment, so as to avoid the Severity of it, and be advanced to endless Happiness by it: Considering it to be, 1. A powerful Disswasive from Vice; because it will then most certainly and severely be punish'd. And, 2. A Strong Perswasive to Virtue; because then it will be most certainly and fully rewarded. On the last Lord's Day the 19th instant, I preach'd again to them both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, and enlarged upon the same Subject of a Future Judgment, as being of great use and import to them to understand it well, and prepare themselves for it accordingly: And to that purpose I then took for my Text these Words of our Saviour, Mat. 25. 46. And these shall go away into Everlasting Punishment; but the Righteous into Life Eternal. From which Words I took occasion to shew what the Design of Christ is in the Chapter of the Text, from the 31st Verse to the end of that Chapter; which is to give us a plain Description of the last Judgment; and to inform us of the Nature of it; viz. That it shall be twofold, as the Persons to be judged shall be of two sorts. I. There shall be a Judgment unto Eternal Death, which shall seize upon wicked and impenitent Sinners, who shall be punish'd both with the Loss of God and all that is good; and with intolerable Pains, that shall have neither relaxation nor end. All which is imply'd in this former Clause of the Text, And these shall go away (cursed as they are) into Everlasting Punishment. II. There shall be a Judgment unto immortal Life and Happiness for the Godly and Penitent; for those who shall be found to have truly served God, by departing from Sin and practising Religion and Virtue. Such Persons shall be accounted Righteous; And (saith our Saviour in the later Clause of the Text) The Righteous shall go (Blessed as they are) into Life Eternal. Having inlarg'd upon these Heads, I drew such Inferences as naturally arise from the Doctrine of a future Judgment; and concluded all my Discourses with particular Exhortations and Applications to the Condemned, whom (while under this Condemnation) I visited twice every Day, sometimes in the Condemned Hold, and oftener in the Chapel, where I pray'd with them, and shew'd them from the Word of God how they ought and might repent. They seem'd to be very attentive to my publick and private Admonitions. John Crafts , alias Rutt , the only Person that is now to suffer, and therefore the only Subject of the remaining part of this Paper. He was condemned for breaking open the House of Mr. Harling, and taking from thence 20 Doz. of Stockings, on the 17th day of August last; and also for privately stealing 40 yards of Camlet out of Mr. Hall's Shop, a few days before. He owned he was guilty of both these Facts; and likewise of the other which at the same time he was try'd for, viz. the breaking open Mr. Physick's House, and taking from thence a Peruke and other Goods; of which, for want of full proof, he was acquitted. He also confess'd some other Facts of the like nature, which he had committed these two or three Years last past, in which he had follow'd a vicious Course of Life; being at first brought into it by Joseph Montisano , who was executed in December 1707, and confirmed in it by some others he became afterwards acquainted and concerned with, who very much contributed to bring this Judgment upon him. Yet at the same time he acknowledg'd that all this Evil was come to him by his own Folly and Wickedness; That he had had great Warnings, and receiv'd great Mercies, and improv'd neither as he should have done: That when very lately he had deserved Death, and obtain'd his Pardon by becoming an Evidence against one that was in the Fact with him, and bringing him to Judgment; he yet was so dishonest and unwise as not to keep himself afterwards from the like Judgment; but soon ran into it, by returning to his old ways of Robbing and Thieving. Now he felt the guilt of all this Folly and Wickedness to be very heavy upon his Soul, when he seriously reflected on his past sinful life, and Abuse of former Mercies, and consider'd both his present Misery, and what more (and more terrible) he might feel hereafter, if God dealt severely with him, as he had justly deserved; who had been a Lewd Liver, an Adulterer, a Swearer, a Profaner of the Lord's Name and Day, and one that had put no restraint at all upon himself from any Vice that he had any opportunity to commit, Murther excepted, which he profess'd he never was guilty of, but always most averse to; therefore never carry'd any Pistol, or other Instruments wherewith he might do michief to any Body, when he went to rob Houses, &c. He said, he thanked God that he had not that heinous Sin to answer for; and he express'd a great deal of sorrow for all other the Sins he had so much given way to and indulg'd himself in so long. The Consideration of all this, and the Account he must give to God of his mispent and wicked Life, made him very much afraid of the Judgment to come; wishing he had never done an ill thing before, or that it were now in his power to undo all that he had done amiss, and make due Reparation for it. This seem'd to be at first the Disposition of his mind; and accordingly he did (as he said) whatever he could to help them again to their Goods, whom he had robb'd. He begg'd Pardon both of God and of all Persons he had wrong'd in any wise, and promis'd he would give the best Advice he was able to give to Sinners, that they might take timely Warning by him, and repent, and serve God, and depart from Evil, and shun the company of all wicked People; for he had learn'd by his own woful Experience, that such company was most pernicious (particularly) to Young Men, and that it was the thing that had corrupted him, and taken him off from the way of Religion, in which he was train'd up by his good Mother, now dead; adding, that (to his great grief) his Vicious Life had broke her Heart; and therefore he now justly suffer'd for it. He told me, he was about Twenty Years of age, born in the Parish of St. Andrews Holborn , and a Butcher by his Trade, who might have lived very well, if he had follow'd an honest Course. To all which he added, That last Sunday were 3 Weeks, he (with some others) robb'd a Hackney-Coach which was going to the Rose-Inn in West-Smithfield , taking out of it a Portmantle with a Gown and Wearing Linnen and Apparel for Men; but he knew not the Persons to whom those Goods belong'd, nor could hear of them, though he had (since his condemnation) sent to enquire after them, in order to do them justice: For he was often told and seemed sometimes to be perswaded, that he must make all the Restitution he was able, to the Parties he had wrong'd, if ever he desired to obtain Mercy from God. Now, what I am further to inform the World of, concerning this matter, is, That he has (unless he did prevaricate) left a Direction with me where to find those Goods again. Therefore if the Persons who lost them desire to have that Direction, I will be ready to give it them at any time they may please to call for it at my Habitation in the East-Walk of the Cloisters of Christ's Hospital, London. But now to make an end with this Malefactor, I found that after he had made some Discoveries, he seem'd at last to be very much reserv'd in other Particulars, wherein his desir'd Confession might have been of great use to some honest People, whose Goods he had stoln, and of no less use to himself for the clearing of his Conscience, and making his peace with God and Man before he dy'd. But whether the long time granted him since his Condemnation had made him wish and hope for more, as too often it does, or whether any Body had been tampering with him, so as to put it in his Head, that he should purchase a Reprieve by his Discoveries, is what I cannot well determine: But this I must say, that both my self and others that saw him and discoursed him about the matter, did then find him unwilling to speak freely to any thing more, unless he were sure to be reprieved. And so he persisted in this his Obstinacy for a great while; by which I perceiv'd (and he gave hints enough of it) that there were some Persons concern'd therein, whom he was desirous to spare. At the Place of Execution (to which he was this Day carry'd in a Cart) I attended him for the last time, and according to my usual Method, exhorted him to clear his Conscience, and freely and unreservedly declare what he might further discover for the use of the World, or any particular Person. To which he answer'd, That he had clear'd his Conscience in every thing that he remembred, and That he had done all the Justice he could to the Persons by him injur'd, whose Pardon he begg'd; declaring also, That he dy'd in Charity with all the World, and hop'd the World was in charity with him. Which having said, I further exhorted him to excite and stir up his Heart to God, with humble Acknowledgment of his Sins, and earnest Suit to Him for Mercy, that his Pardon might be seal'd in Heaven before he went out of this miserable World, where he should be seen no more. Then I pray'd with him and for him to that purpose; and after the Singing of two Penitential Psalms, the Rehearsing of the Apostle's Creed, and some further Prayers made for him, That God would please to assist him with his Grace, and have Mercy upon his Soul, I advis'd him to warn the People by his sad Example: And so he spake to them to this effect. Gentlemen, and all about this place, I am a Young Man, come here to suffer for my Sins; consider my Condition, and take Warning by me. Serve God, and keep the Sabbath-day, and resolve now, from your going away from this place, to ead a good Life, that you may never come to such an End. When he had done speaking, I return'd to Prayer again, and having recommended him to the boundless Mercy of Almighty God, I left him to his private Devotions, for which he had some time allow'd him. Then the Cart drew a way, and he was turn'd off while he pray'd, That God would (for Christ's sake) grant him forgiveness of all his Sins, and receive his Soul. This is all the Account here to be given of this Dying Person, by PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary of Newgate . Sept. 24. 1708. ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBERT WHITLEDGE , who formerly lived at the Bible in Creed-Lane , is removed to the Bible and Ball in Ave-Mary-Lane , near Ludgate , where all Booksellers and others may be furnisht with Bibles and Common-Prayers of all Sorts, with Cuts or without, Ruled or Unruled, Bound in Turkey Leather or Plain. Mr. Sturt's Cuts Curiously Engrav'd; also other fine Cuts fitted for all Sizes and Common-Prayers. The Welsh Bible, Welsh Common Prayer, and Welsh Almanack. The Duty of Man's Works of all Sizes. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, & Dying Words Of the FIFTEEN MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN On Wednesday the 18th of OCTOBER, 1749. BEING THE Sixth EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble Sir William Calvert , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER VI. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.XLIX. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER, and TERMINER, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right honourable Sir WILLIAM CALVERT , Knight , Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; the Right Honourable the Lord Chief Justice WILLES, the Hon. Mr. Baron LEGGE, RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of OYER, and TERMINER, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City of London, and County of Middlesex, at Justice Hall in the Old Bailey , on Wednesday the 6th, Thursday the 7th, Friday the 8th, Saturday the 9th, Monday the 11th, Tuesday the 12th, Wednesday the 13th, and Thursday the 14th of September, in the 23d Year of his Majesty's Reign; JOHN COLLISON , GEORGE ALDRIDGE , JOHN WILSON , BOSOVERN PENLEZ , JOHN MOONEY , JAMES ARNOLD , DAVID BOYD , CORNELIUS DANOVER , THO MAS ROBINSON , JOHN CROSS , PHILIP LACEY , JOHN ALFORD , JOHN GRAHAM , WILLIAM CAVENAGH , THOMAS HASSEATE , or HAZARD , THOMAS MYNOTT , JAMES MCGENNIS , MARY DYMAR , and THOMAS CRAWFORD , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death acordingly. Since they were convicted, they have behaved for the Generality with such Decency as became their unhappy Case; and tho' HASSEATE and ALFORD were thought to have laid Schemes for an Escape; yet upon being found out, and chained down in their Cells, they were very quiet, and no Disturbance did ensue. The rest constantly attended at divine Service, and appeared devout and penitent. CAVENAGH, MCGENNIS, and CROSS, being Papists , had a proper Gentleman to attend them. On Thursday the 12th Instant the Report of 19 Malefactors was made by Mr. Recorder to His Majesty; when He was pleased to order the 16 following for Execution, viz. John Wilson , Bosovern Penlez , John Collison , George Aldridge , James Arnold , David Boyd , Thomas Robinson , John Cross , Philip Lacy , John Alford , John Graham , William Cavenagh , Thomas Hazard , Thomas Mynott , James Mcgennis , and Mary Dymar , on Wednesday the 18th Instant. Mooney , Donover and Crawford were respited . 1, 2. John Wilson and Bosovern Penlez were indicted, for that they, together with divers other Persons, to the Number of 40 and upwards, being feloniously and riotously assembled, to the Disturbance of the public Peace, did begin to demolish the dwelling House of Peter Wood , against the Form of the Statute in that Behalf made and provided , July the 3d. Tuesday Evening, about 10 o'Clock at Night, His Majesty's Pleasure granting a Respite to John Wilson , was signified to him by a Messenger. 3. James Arnold was indicted, for that he in a certain Field, near the King's Highway, upon William Whitebread did make an Assault, putting him in bodily Fear and Danger of his Life, 1 Silver Watch, val. 50 s. 3 Iron Keys, 3 s. 6 d. in Monies numbered, the Goods of the same William Whitebread , did steal, take, and carry away , July 1st. 4, 5. John Collison , and George Aldridge , were indicted for stealing 1 Bay Gelding, val. 7 l. 7 s. 1 Black Mare, val. 10 l. the Goods of Anne Hersel , Widow , August 21. 6. David Boyd was indicted for assaulting Edward Neway , and robbing him on the King's High way of 1 Peruke, val 5 s. August 6th. 7. 8. Thomas Robinson and John Cross , were indicted for robbing Elizabeth the Wife of John Knot , on the King's Highway, of Six-pence Half-penny , July 22d. 9. John Alford was indicted, for that he, in a certain Field or open Place, near the King's Highway, upon Thomas Lillwall , and him the said Thomas Lillwall , in bodily Fear and Danger of his Life, did put, 1 Guinea and 15 d. in Monies number'd, did steal, from the Person of the said Thomas Lillwall , July 15th. 10. John Graham was indicted, for that he on the King's Highway, upon Saven Nelson , did make an Assault, putting him in bodily Fear, and Danger of his Life, and taking from his Person 3 s. 1 d. the Monies of the said Saven , July 19th. 11, 12, 13. William Cavenagh , Thomas Hasseate , or Hazard , and Thomas Mynott , were indicted for that they in a certain Field or open Place, near the King's Highway, upon Alexander Baily did make an Assault, and him, the said Alexander Baily , in bodily fear did put, 1 Silver Watch, val. 40 s. 1 Brass Thimble, and three Half-pence in Money number'd from his Person did steal, take, and carry away , July 19th. 14. James M'gennis was indicted, for that he, together with Benjamin Looly , and Edward Looly , on the King's Highway, on Paul Gotobed did make an Assault, putting him in bodily Fear, and Danger of his Life, 1 Hat. val. 1 s. 1 Peruke, val 1 s. and 1 Silk Handkerchief, val. 2 s. from his Person did steal, take, and carry away . 15. Mary Dymar was indicted, for that she, on the King's Highway, upon Cornelius Hamiss did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, 1 Silver Watch, val. 3 l. one Peruke, the Goods of the said Cornelius Hamiss, did steal, take, and carry away , July 5th. 16. Philip Lacy was indicted, for that he, together with William Tidd not yet taken, on the King's Highway, upon Henry Applen , did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, 1 Man's Hat, 1 Silk Handkerchief, val. 2 s. and 3 s. 3 d. in Monies numbered, did steal, take and carry away , July 25th. 1. PHILIP LACY , aged 17, was born at Mile-End ; being never used to School, nor put to any Trade, was wholly ignorant of all that is good, and living in Idleness for the most Part of his Life, was exposed to every Evil Youth are liable to fall into. The Church he never went to, the Sabbath was spent in an Alehouse, or Gin-Shop, where the Company was as wicked, if not more so than himself. He work'd at a Rope-Walk on Stepney- Cause-way for 7 Years, he says, but 'twas only now and then, not constantly, and lodged with his Parents in the Neighbourhood, from whom he used to pilfer what little Matters he could lay his Hand on, and fell all to bear idle and extravagant Expences. After some time he began to stay away from Home at Nights, and would spend them in Drinking and Debauchery. So that going on from one ill Practice to another, without thinking what he was about, he has brought himself, thro' Folly and Wickedness, to this unfortunate End. He said, he never committed any Robbery till this, for which he suffers; except only one Day, as he was going to the House of his Parents, he happened to fix an evil Eye on 2 Shirts, as they lay in a Neighbour's House; and no-body being in Sight, he took them away, and sold them for his own Use, spending the Money idly and wickedly. He says, that he and the rest concerned in this Robbery, had been drinking in the Minories at the Sign of the Golden Lyon ; William Godwin , executed last August, proposed taking a Walk towards Evening, which was agreed. As they went along, he says, they saw a Man lying asleep on a Bulk, from whom Francis Otter , otherwise Johnson , executed also last August, took away his Shoes, which pawning for 2 Pints of Gin, they drank it among them. After this, going towards White-Chapel Mount , they met the Prosecutor driving a Flock of Sheep. One of the Gang ask'd him, whether they were his own, and he answering in the Affirmative, they hoped to make a good Booty of him, attacked him immediately, and fell to rifling his Pockets, But they were disappointed; for upon Search, they found only a Bag with 3 s. 3 d. in it. Upon an Outcry of stop Thief, they all ran away, and Lacy escaped for that Time, but was taken at Limehouse, August 24th or 25th, and being had before Sir Samuel Gower , Knt . was committed to Newgate, and the Fact being proved against him, was found guilty. He had great Hopes that his tender Years would have saved his Life, said, he was heartily sorry for what he had done amiss, and would never do so again, could he but escape this Time. When he found he must suffer, he begg'd of God to forgive his wicked Life, and appeared very penitent. 2. JOHH GRAHAM , aged 35, was born at Londonderry , in the Kingdom of Ireland , and has given this Account of himself, viz. I came of poor and honest Parents, and my Father dying at Sea, my Mother was left a poor Widow. She being not able to give me Learning, nor to do any thing for me, a right hon. and noble Lord of the Kingdom of Ireland, was pleased to take me, and give me some Learning, until I was fit for a Trade. He would have given me my Choice, but I would fix on no other way of Life but going to Sea. At last, I went to Sea of my own Accord, against my Mother's Will; which I fear was the Cause of breaking her Heart, and has been a Means of helping me to this unfortunate End, because I disobeyed her. When I left her, I went to Dublin , and went along with a Dutch Trader to France , and so continued going to Sea, until now, which takes up the Space of about 17 Years. I have been but a little while on Shore, and had entered on board another Ship, but coming on Shore was in Trouble, from which Hazard and Cavenagh rescued me; and that same Night this Robbery is sworn to have been done by me; but Hazard and Cavenagh, and others own the Fact, nor was I in Company with them, or ever guilty of a Robbery with them, or any-Body else. When I was in the East-Indies a great many Years ago, to my great Grief and Sorrow, I was guilty of that foul and brutal Sin of Sodomy, for which and other Sins of my past mispent Life, such as keeping Company with lewd Women, and getting drunk, I am apt to think, it hath pleased God to suffer me to be in this great Calamity. But the Fact for which I am convicted, I never was guilty of; for 'twas done by Hazard and Cavenagh, as was acknowledged by them in Court, before Sentence was passed upon me. However, I forgive my Prosecutor, and die in Charity with all the World. A Copy of a Letter from John Graham , &c. From the Cells of Newgate , October 15th, 1749. My DEAR, THese few Lines come to acquaint you of my good Health, and good Heart, both ready and willing to die, and to leave a World not worth thinking of. I have done my best to make myPeace with God, and so shall continue to do, till my Soul takes its Flight to the highest Heavens above, where is no Sorrow nor Trouble, but all Joys for evermore. My Dear, you are all the Thoughts and Care I have in this World, and that you would for sake all your Sins, and repent of them in Time while God offereth his Mercy, is what I desire. For it is a sad thing to be plung'd into Eternity not to be prepared for it. I wish, as you love your Soul, that you would take care of it, and let these Lines take Place in your Heart. My Dear, it is my Duty to leave this Charge with you, which I hope you will accept as kindly and as willingly as I send it you. Don't think of or mind my Misfortune, for it is no more than I justly deserve from God; because I wanted not for Knowledge of Good, but always did Evil against the Laws of the Almighty. However, my Dear, there is a great Comfort left me, and that is, I am not guilty of what the Man swore against me. God forgive him for it, and I hope he will not lay it to his Charge; for as I hope for Forgiveness from God, I forgive him. 'Twas God that thus suffered me to be punished for my former wicked and vile Doings, to be an Example for offending the just and good God. My Dear, I do think myself happy to die in an innocent Cause; for God is a righteous Judge, who will not condemn the Innocent; and for losing my Life now, I hope to have Life everlasting. Remember me to all enquiring Friends, and as I know, my Dear, you can't provide or help my Body to be buried, never trouble yourself about it. So I have no more to say, but the Blessing of God attend you, and keep you for ever. My Dear, I am no more concern'd for my Death, than if I was to live. My Dear, these are the last Lines from your dying Husband, John Graham . P. S. Keep these Lines and this Paper by you always, which I hope you will think on for your Soul's Sake, and I hope to see you in the Heavens above hereafter. 3. THOMAS HAZARD , aged 24, was born in St. Andrew's , and gives the following Account of himself, viz. I was born of very honest Parents, who did their Endeavour to bring me up in the Fear of God; but my Father dying when I was but seven Years of Age, my Mother brought me to Newcastle , where we stay'd but a short time, and then came up to London , where she liv'd in good Repute for some Time; but I being of a rambling and wicked Disposition, had a Mind to go to Sea ; and a Merchant, who was a Townsman of my Mother's, took me an Apprentice at nine Years of Age; he put me on Board one of his Ships, which was bound for a Trading Voyage; but the Captain using me ill, caus'd me to run away, when up the Streights, and I went to Marseilles . While I was there, an English Lady took care of me, and ask'd me, where my Parents liv'd; I told her, and she sent Word to my Mother, and my Mother hearing of it, sent for me Home. The Lady put me on Board a Ship bound to Porte , in order to go to my Mother, where I met with as bad Usage as I had done with my Master, notwithstanding my Passage was paid for. This caused me to run away at Porte , and a Friar there took care of me, till I got a Ship: He would have had me turn Papist, but I would not; and so I followed the Sea ever since, which is 15 Years, and makes my Age 24. In this Time I have done and committed a great many Sins against the Almighty, which, I hope, he will pardon, and wash away, with my Savoiur Jesus Christ's Blood, that was shed for me; and I shall here begin to lay down some of my wicked Doings: The first was, my meeting William Cavenagh and Samuel Hobbs in Crutched-Friars , having been to the Pay-Office to look for Wages. I met with these two Men; having drank with them, one of them (Cavenagh) desired me to come to his Lodgings, which I did not do till some Time after; and when I came there, to my great Surprize, a Woman, who pass'd for his Wife fell into Tears, and to'd me, he was in Trouble, and it was upon Account of a Quarrel, however, a Robbery had been sworn against him, and another whom I did not know. I said I would go and see poor Cavenagh; next Day I did so, and told him, any Thing that was in my Power I would do for him; and he desired me to go to his Landlord, who supply'd me with what I wanted, upon Security of my Wages. Finding my Wages unlikely to be come at, by reason of my being prick'd run upon the Mercury's Books, I left his Landlord for fear of being arrested for what I ow'd him: And this made me think of going to Sea again; but before I could go, William Cavenagh got clear of his Trouble. We drank together, and he said, he was afraid we should both be arrested by his Landlord, and taxed me with going upon a roguish Account: Told him, I did not; neither did I at that Time. He coming to me several Times, to persuade me to go with him, and another whose Name is Samuel Hobbs : I accordingly did at last, and we set out for his Landlord's House: They left me at a Publick-House, till they return'd back to me, and brought with them Cavenagh's Landlord's Watch, which we sold for, I believe, 2 l. 2 s. The next Thing we were guilty of, was going to St. Catharine's , at an Organ-House; we met with a Man whom we had seen several Times before, who took us for his Friends, but he found himself greatly mistaken; for we robb'd him of all he had, though I cannot remember how much it was; for which Fact Samuel Hobbs was, in a short Time after, taken up, and Transported. Then William Cavenagh and I was left alone; and the next Robbery we committed, was upon the Water, on board a Ship along-side the Wharf, at the Hermitage , whence we took a Bale of Blue Broad Cloth, and sold it for 7 l. 17 s. and then we furnish'd ourselves with Fire-Arms. We have committed several more Robberies upon the Water, more than I can think of at present. The next Robbery we committed, was upon a Gentleman we met with near the Red-House at Deptford ; we took from him a Silver Watch, but the Mob cameso thick and fast, that we had not Time to take his Money. The next was upon a Gentleman in Rotherhithe , whom we robb'd of one Guinea and an half: Another Man we robb'd on Tower-Hill , of about 3 l. the Man being very much in Liquor, I believe, fell down in the Ditch, and broke his Leg; but that was no our doing. In a little Time afterwards we robb'd a Man, near the Place I spoke of before, of a Silver-Watch, one Pair of Shoe-Buckles, one Pair of Knee Buckles, and some Money. The same Night we robb'd a Gentleman in Houndsditch of about 18 Guineas, some Silver, and a Silver Watch. The next Robbery I committed was with one John Steward , and Cavenagh, upon a Gentleman, of a Silver Watch, and some Money, near the Royal Exchange . Just after we robb'd another Gentleman, in Lombard-Street , of a Pinchbeck Watch, and some Money. A Night after we robb'd a Gentleman of eight Shillings, his Hat, and his Cane; and, for the same Crime, John Steward was executed. After this, William Cavenagh , and I, and one more, robb'd a Brewer's Clerk of 12 Guineas, a Silver Watch, and some Silver; then Thomas Mynott came into our Gang, and we robb'd a Man of 3 s. near Stepney-Fields ; and the same Night attack'd another Man, but were oblig'd to fly for it. That Night I was taken, and kept in Shadwell Watch House till Morning, when being brought before a Justice of Peace, I was cleared, no Body appearing against me. Immediately I went, and joined my two Companions, and David Boyd , and we robb'd three Men in Stepney-Fields , of some Silver, and went to Gravesend . In our Return, between that and Chatham , we robb'd a Post-Chaise, with two Gentlemen in it, of some Silver, and a Man and his Wife of some more Silver, and then came up to London , and robb'd a Man of a Gold Ring in Stepney-Fields . We went afterwards on Deptford Road , and robb'd four Men of two Watches, two Pair of Silver Buckles, a Guinea, some Silver, and a Broad-Cloth Suit of Cloaths. Then we robb'd a Norway Man, that we met in a House on Tower-Hill , of half a Crown in Silver, and Seven-pence in Half-pence, for which one John Graham was taken, and condemn'd to dye with me; but he is not guilty, he is innocent. The same Night we went to a Chandler's Shop, and had some Liquor there; but before we left the House, we robb'd the Master of it of half a Guinea, a Pair of Gold Bobs, and one of his Lodgers of a Silver Watch. This was all done in East Smithfield . The next Place we went to was Wapping , where we went into a Publick-House, and had some Liquor, which we paid for, and went away. Being very much in Liquor, we run soul of a Taylor in Sampson's Garden , and robb'd him of his Watch, three Pence, and a Thimble; for which we now die; and I hope the Lord will have Mercy on my Soul, and that all Men, who hear of my unhappy Fate, will take Warning by it. He added, moreover, the Morning before Execution, that he had frequently sent for People, and told them of Things he never knew any Thing of,in Hopes to cajole them out of Money; but that he begg'd every Body would forgive him, and he dy'd in Charity with all Men. Hazard took the Watch from the Prosecutor, but was taken presently after, having his Watch and another about him. Desiring to turn Evidence, he was not admitted, but committed to Newgate . 4. THOMAS MYNOTT , aged 24, was born at Copenhagen , in the Kingdom of Denmark , and learnt the Trade of a Cooper , with his Father. When his Father dy'd, his Mother's Brother, he says, put him Apprentice to a Ship-Carpenter , to whom he serv'd three Years on Shore, and two more on Board a Ship. His Voyages have been chiefly to Virginia , and the West-Indies , in the Merchant's Service trading in those Seas. He was sometime since at Portmahone , from whence he sail'd, when he came to London last. He was acquainted with Hazard Abroad, but not in England till about a Month before he was apprehended. He came from Sea about four Months ago, with a good deal of Money in his Pocket, which, he says, he spent in a Hurry, in riotous living and drinking, and keeping lewd Women Company; for which he is (not without great Reason) heartily sorry. He associated with Hazard, he says, upwards of a Fortnight, before he knew he was given to Thieving and Robbery. He was concern'd in many Robberies with Hazard, Cavenagh, and others: Hazard brought him acquainted with Cavenagh, and when Hazard stay'd at Home with his Wife, as he would do sometimes, then he went upon the Patrole with Cavenagh. The first Robbery he was concern'd in, was in Stepney-Fields ; the second at Limehouse ; and various Robberies he was concern'd in, both with Hazard and Cavenagh; sometimes all three in Company, sometimes with one, and sometimes with the other. He never went with them, he says, to sell what Prizes they got; and out of the Whole, he declares, he never had above two Guineas. He was a poor, ignorant, unhappy Man, no doubt led astray by the other two, who were long us'd to these wicked Practices; and what we may call, in their own cant Term, very knowing; having been the Instrument of bringing others to Ruin before him, as themselves have declared before Execution. Of this Robbery, for which they are convicted, Mynott was guilty; for he took the Man by the Mouth, after Hazard had robb'd him of his Watch, threaten'd him, and forbid him to call out; and Cavenagh turning out his Pockets, took from him three Half-pence, and a Thimble. He was a surly sullen Mortal, with Difficulty perswaded to do any Thing towards working out his Salvation; but at last, did put himself to the Pains of saying, he hop'd God would have Mercy on his Soul. 5. JAMES ARNOLD , aged 40, was born in the Parish of St James's Clerkenwell , Who, in the younger Part of his Life, lived and work'd with his Father, being a Malster and Corn-chandler , till about the Age of 19, having fallen into bad Company, he committed a Robbery for which he was tryed at the Old-Bailey , and transported for 7 Years. During his being abroad, he is said to have behaved so very well, having gained the Esteem of those to whose Care he was committed, and of all who knew him, that after his 7 Years of Banishment from his native Country were over, he was offered a Place, to be Surveyor of the Negroes, and other Planters, and Slaves , which he had accepted, and remained there, but for Invitations from London to return home. His Parents, as he had been so long absent, were naturally inclined to desire to see him again, and no doubt, thought it reasonable he should return to their Favour, having purged away the Guilt of his Offence, whatever it was, by suffering the Punishment of the Law. Accordingly his 7 Years being expired, he received a Letter from them requesting him to come Home, and promising him their Protection and Favour, upon his resolving, and promising to forbear unlawful, and wicked Actions, and being a good Boy for the future. This Invitation he, no doubt, received readily, and immediately took the first Opportunity to make the best of his way for England . Some Time after his return Home, he married a Wife, and his Father put him into a little Shop in Old-Street , in the Corn-chandlery Way, where he lived for some Years, in a tolerable Manner. His decent and sober Behavior gaining him the Esteem of his Neighbourhood. He constantly attended divine Service at his Parish Church of St. Lukes , brought some of his Family with him, and was look'd upon as a Man upon whom his former punishment had a proper Effect, and that he was reclaimed. However, to his great Misfortune, there were some, who used to resort to his House, that bore too near Relation to him, one would think, to contrive his Ruin; yet however, their Management work'd it for him, or at least, he says, led him to it as effectually as if they had designed it. The pernicious Practice of Gin-drinking, too common now a-days, was introduced into his Family, his Wife's Morals, which heretofore had been Proof against Temptations, were corrupted. His Affairs going backward, tho' himself industrious, he found it would not do, and therefore he resolved to remove from that Habitation, and came to live at Cow-Cross , near Smithfield . He used to be employed by his Father, while he lived in Old-Street , who supplied him with Goods to carry on Business; but that would not do to maintain his Family, upon account of Extravagancies which had now crept in among them, and he was tempted to have recourse to unjustifiable Ways of dealing with his Father, thro' the Connivance of them of his own House, if not by their Persuasion. He says, he usedto carry away his Father's Goods, and convert them to his own Use, without his Knowledge, or rendring him any Account of them. And if those of a Man's own House prove his Enemies, (as is too often the Case) very dangerousone's they prove to be indeed. Somewhat, however, happened in the Father's Family, which kept the unhappy Son from the House, and his Affairs being become desperate, he scarce knew which Way to turn himself, but turn'd the worst Way he could have chosen; for it turn'd him at last off the Stage of the World. Distress'd as he was, with what few Pence he could pick up, he went down to the Fleet-Market , he says, to lay out to the best Advantage for Provision to supply his Family's Wants. This, he says, was the Design he went down there with, that Evening. But meeting with one Mathew Bedford , they renewed their old Acquantance, and they, together with one John Chambers , who was admitted Evidence upon the Trial, went into the Fields toward the New River-Head , with a Resolution to stop the first Gentleman they met with. Accordingly they met the Prosecutor, and robb'd him as the Indictment sets forth. He owns the Fact, and wishes others to take Warning by his sad Fate, hopes Forgiveness from God, and all Men. 6. MARY DYMAR , aged 22, was born in the Parish of Rotherhithe, and bred to Plain Work . After her Infant Years, she lived some-time with an Aunt, who, she says, was a good Woman, kept her to work, taught her her Duty to God, and Man, and took her to Church with her every Lord's Day. This Aunt, unhappily for her, left the Town, going to reside wholly in the Country, and she was obliged to return to her Parents who kept a Public House. Here she was in the way of Temptation, which before she was a Stranger to; and being but very young, was in a dangerous Situation, and unguarded against the many ill Practices which such Houses too frequently are the Nurseries of, she fell a Sacrifice to wicked Designs. We don't find she was notorious, but there may be a Time when the most cautious may stumble and fall, much more the unwary and such as have not learn'd to look well to their Ways. About 2 Years ago, she says, she was married to Daniel Dymar at the Fleet , her Father and Mother being present at Solemnizing the Nuptials 'Twas but a bad Marriage; for her Husband kept Company with another Woman, and very frequent were the Abuses offered to this poor Girl, and upon her complaining of it, he thought proper to leave her. About 3 Months past, she says, she has been acquainted with Crawford, who was concerned with her in the Fact. She knew not of his wicked Practices of Thievery, till that unhappy Day, on which was commited the Robbery of which she was found guilty. She and Crawford had that Day been drinking together, and he threatned her Life, if she did not go with him. His Threats obliged her to go with him, and her Life has paid for it; and her Blood lies at the Door of that bad Man. Her Behaviour was with the utmost Decency and Contrition. She greatly bemoaned her unfortunate End: And she seemed to be one of too tender a Nature to have been Conversant in these wicked Practices. But what may not evil Communications persuade the unwary to? 7. JOHN COLLISON , aged 34, was born at Maidstone in the County of Kent , and bred a Husbandman , he says, he followed that Business, and was so industrious in it, that for some Time, 'till within these 2 Years, he kept a Waggon, and a good Team of Horses of his own, and by Means thereof, provided well for his Family, being employed chiefly in carrying Timber. About 2 Years ago, he says, he had a very great Illness, which lasted for a long while, by means of which, and some other Misfortunes happening, he was obliged to part with all, and leaving his Family, went to be a Servant to Mrs. Hersel, in Capacity of attending on the Waggons and Teams. Since he lived with her he had another Fit of Illness, upon Account of which he left her Service, but, when well, returned again; and being acquainted with Aldridge, who was in the same Service, they used to idle away their Time in Drinking, &c. and were both drunk when this Fact was by them committed. Collison says, Aldridge mentioned the Thing first, and said many Things to persuade him to it. He says too, that as they were coming to London, he would have returned Home with the Horse and Mare, but Aldridge would not. 8. GEORGE ALDRIDGE , aged 19, born at Billericray near Rumford in Essex , was bred a Flax-dresser , and followed that Employ in the Parish where he was born, till within this 12 Months; when unfortunately getting into loose and disorderly Company, his Mind began to alter; he could fix to his old Business no longer, but leaving his old Employ, he rambled down to Chatham . Having spent what little Money he had brought away with him from Home, he now thought it Time to look out for somewhat to do, whereby to get his Bread; and very fortunately (had he made good Use of it) he was hired by the Prosecutress Mrs. Anne Hersel , to be a weekly Servant with her at 8 s. per Week, &c. He says, he lived with her about 9 Months, and was a very diligent and laborious Servant to the best of his Strength and Power; and was the more likely to make a good Servant, because now, he says, he had settled his Mind on driving Horses and Waggons, and liked it very well. However, he, and Collison would, now and then, break loose, and get themselves intoxicated. This was the Case on the 22d of August, when they stole the Horse, and Mare. They had been idling away their Time, and drinking, and were both drunk, when they took the Horse and Mare; with which they immediately rode up to Smithfield , and offering them to Sale for less Money than either of them was worth, 'twas suspected they were stolen. Accordingly the Horse and Mare were stopt, and the Men taken into Custody. Enquiry being made how they came by them, they at last owned, they had stolen them from their Mistress. Upon which they were put into the Hands of a Constable, and being carried before a Justice of the Peace, were committed to Newgate . Upon Notice being sent to Mrs Hersel, she came up to Town, and owned the Horse and Mare to be her Property. And when she went to see the Men in Newgate , they did not deny the Fact, but said, they hoped she would not appear against them. But in Justice to the Public, and herself, she did indict them for the Theft, and they being proved to be the Persons that stole the Horse and Mare, were found guilty, and suffered Death accordingly. They were two ignorant young Fellows, and pretended not to know the Consequence of what they did: But said, they thought, if they were overtaken in the Fault, the Horses would only be taken from them, but no harm could happen to themselves. Aldridge was so very ignorant, as one Day to say to me, that if he had got any Friend to speak for him at the Time of his Trial, he should not have been condemned to die, for that his Partner stole the Mare, and he had the Horse. They were penitent and heartily sorry, and died resign'd to the Will and Mercy of the Almighty. 9. THOMAS ROBINSON , aged 22, was born in Virginia , whose Mother having Plantations in that Colony he continu'd to work for her, till within about three Years last past, when he took to the Sea; in order to which Purpose, he went to Jamaica , and, as a great Trade is carried on in those Seas, by the Inhabitants of that Island, he got into very good Employ, and earn'd a very good Livelihood, on Board several Merchant-Ship s belonging to Jamaica. About this Time Twelvemonth, he says, there was a Ship at Jamaica , loaden with Sugars, which wanting Hands to sail her to London , offered a great Price, viz. 25 l. a Man, for the Run. Among others, he was tempted, by this Reward of their Labour, to enter on Board her; and setting sail, arrived safe in the River, after ten Weeks Passage, or thereabout. For the Voyage, indeed, he was very well pay'd, but 'twas an unfortunate one to him in the Event, as hereafter appears. Had it not been for the Sake of such Wages, he might not probably have come to London : He says, he has been very unsuccessful ever since he came: His Design was to have gone Abroad again, and had enter'd on Board a Ship, outward-bound, for that Purpose, and had done a Day's Work on Board her; but the next Day he was prevented from going on Board, by the Small Pox breaking out upon him, which he had very thick, and was in Danger of his Life, and in preserving that, he expended all he had in the World, for Conveniencies and Necessaries. After he had escap'd this violent Attack, and got a little Strength to go Abroad, he went to work, in helping to break up an old Fire-Ship, which was ript up in the River, near the further End of Wapping . Here the Fellow that turn'd Evidence against him, and the Black, became acquainted with him, and seduc'd him to go a robbing with them. Ward seduc'd this young Man, as, he says, he had before done several others, particularly White and Horner, executed at Tyburn, in April last. However, Robinson owns the Fact, and says, he was drunk when he did what he suffers for, and hopes God will forgive him, for that he never did any Mischief to any one; and had not Necessity so urgentlypress'd him, and evil Advice over-persuaded him, he never should have been brought into this Scrape, for his own Thoughts would scarce have prompted him to it. 10. JOHN CROSS , (a Black ) aged 25, was born in Guinea , and, when very young, brought to Lisbon , where he liv'd for some Years, and came over to England in a Packet. He was a Gentleman's Servant for some Time here, but his Behaviour not being such as was proper for one in his Circumstances, he was sent to Sea. he has been in the Service of the Government, on Board a Man of War , for several Years, He said, and he behaved well, because a strict Hand was kept over him; but, on Shore, he was his own Master, and is said not to have been so very regular. When I first spoke to him, after Conviction, he declar'd himself a Protestant; but a Gentleman of the Romish Perswasion coming to speak to him, he immediately became a Papist . He could not but own his Share in the Robbery for which he was convicted, but only said, they swore his Life away for the Sake of the Reward. He struck Mr. Thompson several Blows, and took away his Hat and Wig, for robbing whom, a second Indictment against Cross and Robinson was preferr'd, and the Bill found; but, as their Guilt appear'd upon the Evidence of the first Indictment, the second was passed over, being only barely Mention made of it. 11. DAVID BOYD , aged 24, was born in the North of Ireland , and from his Childhood, he says, bred to the Sea , and followed it, as his chief Employ ever since. He wou'd give no Account of himself, because he did not choose his Relations should be reflected upon. And, tho' he was given to understand that there was neither Room nor Reason in the Judgment of any Man of Sense to reflect upon another, upon Account of any Thing he had done or suffered; yet he persisted in denying every Thing, even to the End. It seems he lately married, and kept a House in New Ragg Fair , whereto Hazard and his Gang frequently resorted. This however Boyde denyed, as also that he ever knew of any Peoples coming to his House, who were addicted to Robbery, or Thieving. Let this be as it will, I can't pretend to determine the Case; but, when this Fact was committed, for which he suffers, Neway, who was robb'd, was directed to go to Boyd's House to see for those who had robbed him; where he found Boyd, and Dumpsey, who was acquitted. Dumpsey the Prosecutor cou'd not positively Swear to, but Boyd he did; and moreover that Boyd staid and beat him, after the rest were run away, which they did upon his crying out Murder, and a Coach passing by at the same Time, they were afraid of being taken. The Prosecutor is very positive as to him, and deposed, that when the House was surrounded, Boyd look'd out of the Window; when they knock'd at the Door, Boyd with a Stick in his Hand came and opened it, which Stick was produced in Court. Besides Boyd opposed the Prosecutor, as he was going up Stairs, and endeavour'd to keep himdown, that he might not be discovered, by darting an Iron Spindle at him; yet the People followed him up Stairs, and Boyd flying to the Garret, was taken there, and being had before a Magistrate was committed. These Circumstances I mentioned to him the Morning of Execution, as I had done indeed several Times before, but he persisted in denying the Fact, and did so to the last, tho' he was admonished to consider, that to dye with a falsity in his Mouth at the last Moment, might be of worse Consequence to him, than any Wickedness he might before have committed. 12. JOHN ALFORD , aged 27, was born in Wiltshire , his Father he says, was a Farmer in that County, with whom he lived, and was educated, till he was about 16 Years of Age. But, whether he thought Husbandry too hard Work, or a roving Disposition led him to it, he says, he can't well determine. He went from his Parents however about that Time, and the Sea seemed to suit his Temper best, whose inconstant Waves he chose rather to trust himself with, than to tarry any longer at Home. Being a well made, useful Man, in the several Ships he was taken Notice of by some Commanders, and made an Inferior Officer . He has been in the Service about 10 Years backwards and forwards, and left it about 11 Months ago. When he came on Shore, he had 45 l. to receive for Wages, which he did receive, besides 270 l. he says, for Prize Money he has received in that Time, all which he has squandred away in loose disorderly Company. Thus far he was explicit, but nothing more particular did he chose to add, except with respect to the Robbery, for which he suffered. He always protested Innocence, and said as to Lillwall the Prosecutor, he never saw him in his Life, till he came and fixt the Robbery upon him. And as to Jones, to whom the Prosecutor told the Story, and who by Enquiry after Alford, found his Place of Abode, and directed the Prosecutor where to go; he always declared, that he never saw the Man in his Life, unless he met him in the Streets, as he might do any Body, without knowing, or taking any Notice of him. That he had been a loose, idle, and extravagant young Fellow, he did own, but not a Word of any Robbery. His Countenance was always the same, steady to the last, and the above Declaration he persisted in. He seemed to meet his Fate with Patience and Resolution, not at all unbecoming a Man, especially if he knew himself not guilty of the Fact, had Hope towards God, and trust in the Merits of his Saviour. 13. WILLIAM CAVENAGH , aged 26, was born in Dublin , and bred to the Sea , as far as I can find. He was a young Fellow of an active, daring Spirit, and scarce any Danger could daunt him. The Sea was his chief Employ, which he would frequently forsake, and commit Robberies in London , till 'twas too hot to hold him, and then return to it again. This has been his Practice, ever since he was about 15 Years of Age, as I learnt from Hazard, who has known him off and on, all that Time, and was at first led into these wicked Practices by him. He said to Hazard, he had followed it from his Youth up, and was resolved to follow it as long as he lived; there was good Money, &c. to be got by it, he lived better by that Trade than by any other, and at last, when caught, it was but a scragging, and there was End on't. He has been concerned in every Robbery that Hazard and Mynott were, besides many others with other People, and by himself. Some have met their Fate before him, some with him, and others of his training, will no doubt after him. As to the Fact for which he suffered, he was very active and resolute in it; had not his Pistol providentially missed Fire, he must have committed Murder upon the Person who was the chief Instrument in taking him. Whom when he laid hold of Mynott, he threatned with his Life, if he did not let him go, and accordingly snapt his Pistol at him, as he did at another Person, who actually laid hold of him, and took him. And to shew how Wickedness had Possession of him, as he was going to Newgate in a Coach, he told one Man, he wish'd the Ball had gone thro' his Body, saying, his Pistol never fail'd him in his Life before. Another Person having a Cutlass in the Coach, he observed it, and said, had he had that Cutlass, he would have sweated them all, e'er he would have been taken. 14. JAMES MCGENNIS , aged 27, was born at Dublin , of poor but honest Parents, who gave him what little Education their slender Circumstances could afford, and would have brought him up in their own Business, but he being rather of a roving Disposition, chose the Sea , which he followed for many Years, till he became acquainted with a Parcel of profligate Wretches, and loose Women, with whom he spent all that Money he had so hardly laboured for at Sea, and was at length reduced even to want the common Necessaries of Life, and no particular Birth offering for him at that Time, and the Devil throwing into his Way Wretches as vile as he could wish, he was easily prevailed upon to turn out, as they called it; and in Company with several of them he committed many Robberies, in and about the Skirts of the Town, and the Money got in this unlawful Manner was squandred away pretty fast; so that James was obliged to turn out again for a fresh Supply, and notwithstanding his being a Man of pretty good Courage, he hardly ever ventured by himself, but in general, what Robberies he has committed, he has been in Company. The Night he robb'd Mr. Gotobed (the Prosecutor who convicted him) was in Company with two others, viz. Benjamin and Edward Loveley , who made their Escapes from the Poultry Compter , the Night the Fire happened; he was of the Romish Perswasion , and seemed rather morose and sullen in his Temper, than open and generous; and was so far from confessing the many Crimes he had committed, that he would hardly own the Fact for which he suffered; nevertheless he declared he died in Peace with all Mankind. 15. BOSAVERN PENLEZ , aged 23, was born of very good Parents, near Exeter in Devon , his Father who was a Divine of the Church of England, gave him a proper Education, while he lived, which was not long enough to see him put into the World. After his Father's Death, he was taken care of by his Friends, who put him out when he was of a proper Age, Apprentice to a Barber and Peruke Maker , in the City of Exeter , who received from the Sons of the Clergy the usual Sum given with Clergymen's Sons. Penlez served his seven Years with Honesty and Integrity, and about two Years ago, came up to London , in Hopes to gain some farther Light into his Business, and has lived in several Places with Reputation, and behaved himself very well from his coming to Town, untill the unfortunate Night of July 2d, 1749, when he was taken, for being concerned in the Riot at the Star in the Strand ; the whole of which was entirely owing to his being in Drink, and not to his natural Temper, as appears by the following Account of his Behaviour that whole Day, as well as at Night; wrote with his own Hand while he lay under Sentence of Death in Newgate . This is as near an Account as I can give of that unfortunate Day. I left my Lodgings about 9 o'Clock, and went into the Strand , from whence I return'd at 11 o'Clock, and came to Mr. Pearce's in Wich-street ; where since I came to this Part of the Town, I left my Cloaths. I then shifted myself, and before I left that Place, there came in Mr. Taylor an Acquaintance of mine. He and I went to the two Brewers, and drank a Tankard of Beer. Then he asked me to dine with him, which I did, and there were some other of his Friends; I staid there all the Afternoon, until Six o'Clock, and then we went into Somerset Gardens , and returned about 8. They would have had me staid and supped there, but I gave them Thanks, and took my Leave; and going to the Horse-shoe near Temple-Bar , called for a Pint of Beer; before I had drank it, there came some Acquaintance, with whom I joined Company, and drank Part of 6 Tankards of Beer, and then left them. But before I left the Horse-shoe, I happen'd to meet with another Friend, and it being his Birth-Day, he asked me to drink a Glass of Punch, which I did; when I was going to my Lodgings, I heard the Noise of the People. I was in Liquor or else I had not fallen in with them. God knows my Heart, I had no Design of any such Thing. I own, I was in the House, but as to striking or putting Mr. Wood in Fear of his Life, I never did, for which I appeal to a just and true God, who knows the Secrets of all Hearts. I forgive all my Enemies, as I hope to be forgiven. This to the best of my Remembrance is the Truth, and nothing but the Truth. Bosavern Penlez . I hope the Lord will have Mercy on my Soul. There was a Circumstance started a Day or two before Execution, which carried a bad Face with it, and which no doubt, was a great Means of preventing Mercy's being extended towards him; which is, that when he was taken, there was a Bundle of Linen found upon him, tyed up in a Handkerchief. When this came to Light, 'twas thought necessary to ask him particularly as to this Fact. To this, his Reply to me and others was, that it was true, he had such a Bundle, but how he came by it, he did not remember, nor could he recollect, whether himself tied it up, or any Body else; but that he has been told since by some of his Friends, that a Woman there present, was seen to have it in her Hand. But, she thought proper to drop it, and then he took it up, not knowing what was contained in the Handkerchief, nor yet whose Property it might be. At the PLACE of EXECUTION. ON Wednesday, the 18th Instant, between Nine and Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, William Cavenagh , James McGennis , and John Cross , in one Cart; Mary Dymer , John Collison , and George Aldridge , in another; Bosavern Penlez , John Alford , and James Arnold , in a Third; Thomas Hazard , and John Graham , in a Fourth; David Boyd , and Philip Lacy , in a Fifth; Thomas Robinson , and Thomas Mynott , in a Sixth, went to the Place of Execution. They came there about Eleven, with a very great Multitude of People; and having prayed some Time with them, and recommended their Souls to God, they were turned off from two Carts, calling on the Lord to have Mercy on them. Cavenagh, M'Gennis, and Cross, died Papists , and the rest Protestants. Alford, at the Place of Execution, twice repeated to the People that stood round him, what I have before given in Account of him, viz that he never saw the Prosecutor Lillwall, till he came and fix'd the Robbery upon him; and as to Jones, he never knew nor saw him, unless he might meet him passing the Streets, as he might do any Body else; and this was always his Story. Hazard, just before the Cart drew from under them, declar'd Graham to be innocent of the Crime for which he suffer'd; and added, that himself, and Cavenagh, were the Men that committed it. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR Ordinary of Newgate . An exact Copy of the Account which JOHN WILSON deliver'd, before he had any Notice of his Majesty's most gracious Favour of a Respite; the News of which came to him about Ten o'Clock, the Night before the Day appointed for Execution. SIR, THIS is, as near as I can give, an Account of my Transactions that happen'd on that unfortunate Day. In the Morning, about Ten o'Clock, I left my Lodgings, from whence I went to St. Andrew's Church in Holborn , and there stay'd Divine Service; and from thence to my Lodgings; and, from thence, to Mr. Slegh's, in Tooley-Street , in the Borough , where I din'd, and stay'd 'till about Three o'Clock; and from thence to Mr. Lake's, in James-Street , Westminster , where I stay'd till about Seven o'Clock; and from thence I came to Mr. Mawson's, at the One Bell Inn , behind the New Church , in the Strand , where I had promised to meet an Acquaintance; which, when I came there, desir'd me to stay Supper, which I did; and, after Supper, stay'd till about Eleven o'Clock; and then was coming Home to my Lodgings, when I met with this unhappy Misfortune; but, as I am a Dying-Man, I never was in Wood's House, till I was taken by the Soldier; and, after that I was taken by the Soldier, several Gentlemen came to him, and told him, that I never was concern'd in the Riot; but he told them that I was his Prisoner: And, as soon as Wood's People saw me in the House, they swore to me, as though they had known me from an Hour old; and I do not know that any of them ever see me before in their Lives. JOHN WILSON . Oct. 17, 1749. The following Lines being Part of the Religious Exercise of John Wilson , upon receiving his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve , we give them a Place in this Account, as they suitably express the grateful Sentiments of his Heart on that important Occasion. I. AND live I yet by Power Divine? And have I still my Course to run? Again brought back in its Decline, The Shadow of my parting Sun? II. Wond'ring I ask, is this the Breast Struggling so late, with Grief and Pain, The Eyes that upwards look'd for Rest, And dropt their weary Lids again? III. The recent Horrors still appear, Oh! may they never cease to awe! Still be the King of Terrors near, Whom late in all his Pomp I saw. IV. Torture and Grief prepar'd his Way, And pointed to a yawning Tomb, Darkness behind eclipted the Day. And check'd my forward Hopes of Heaven. V. But now the dreadful Storm is o'er, Ended at last the doubtful Strife, And living, I the Hand adore, That gave me back again my Life. VI. God of my Life, what just Return Can sinful Dull and Ashes give; I only live my Sins to mourn, To love my God I only live. VII. To thee, benign and sacred Pow'r, I consecrate my lengthen'd Days, While mark'd with Blessings ev'ry Hour Shall speak thy co-extended Praise.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF FIVE MALEFACTORS, VIZ. LEWIS MACKELY for a Burglary and Robbery, WILLIAM HOLLOWAY For a Robbery near the High-Way, THOMAS MURPHY for a Street-Robbery, JAMES GEARY for a House-Robbery, AND CORNELIUS SAUNDERS For stealing a Sum of Money out of a Dwelling-House; Who were executed at TYBURN on Wednesday August the 24th, 1763. BEING THE SIXTH EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon . WILLIAM BECKFORD , Esq. LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON. NUMBER IV. for the said Year. LONDON: Printed and sold by M. LEWIS, at the Bible and Dove, in Paternoster-row, near Cheapside, for the AUTHOR. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall in the Old-Baily , before the Right Honourable William Beckford , Esq. Lord-Mayor of the city of London ; the Honourable Sir Thomas Parker , Knt. Lord Chief Baron of his Majesty's court of Exchequer ; the Honourable Henry Bathurst , Esq. one of the judges of his Majesty's court of Common-Pleas ; the Honourable Sir J. Eardly Wilmot, Knt. one of the judges of his Majesty's court of King's Bench; James Eyre , Esq. Recorder , and others of his Majesty's justices of oyer and terminer, &c. holden for the said city and county, on Wednesday the 6th, Thursday the 7th, Friday the 8th, Saturday the 9th, and Monday the 11th of July, in the third year of his Majesty's reign, nine persons were capitally convicted and received sentence of death, for the several crimes in their indictments set forth, to wit, Richard Potter , Cornelius Saunders , John Brown , Lewis Mackely , William Holloway , William David , Thomas Murphy , James Geary , and William Hall . Immediately after conviction, they were severally put into a cell as usual; a place contrived by the architect, no doubt with a view, first to safe-keeping, and then to a speedy execution; for they can scarce breathe, much less exercise in the compass of six or seven feet square, having neither air nor light but what is strained through a thick-barred iron grate, fixed in an aperture scarce so large as a port-hole, and yet so high above the head of the prisoner that it cannot admit light enough to read by, at the brightest noon-day, however needful and proper that exercise must be to those who can, and are disposed to read in these their last hours. These dreadful tombs for the living are equally distressing in extreme heat or cold; and as to candle-light, their only resource, they can have no money of their own property to purchase that or any other necessary, being known to forfeit all, if perchance any be left, from the wretched rapacity of a prison, on their convicton. In these ill-favoured circumstances did this unhappy set of criminals languish and pine, several of them very near to death, for 6 or 7 weeks, from the beginning of July to the 24th of August; in a season when (it need not be said) air and light are most necessary for them, and most wanted to preserve life and prevent infection. A sad scene to which my attendance on this place has been less accustomed during the late war, wherein we have had few or no convictions at this season, most infectious to the prisoners and perilous to those who attend them. If this representation from a daily eyewitness, which humanity can no more suppress, than true benevolence can forbear to relieve, should contribute to deter any rash and unwary adventurers now safe and at liberty, from blindly rushing into such circumstances as may render them liable to this dark and dreadful passage out of this life, into a worse, that will be one good purpose attained. Whatever farther good designs may be quickened into life and motion from these, and yet higher considerations, by the powerful, the wise, and the good, of our honourable city and county; it may better become us, humbly to hope and wish, than to mention on this occasion. Only adding, that the cells are the best part of our present gaol: and that the four respited convicts have escaped more deaths than one: and 'tis hoped from the same mercy which has hitherto saved them, that if they be true penitents, and make a right use of what is past, they have undergone the worst of their sufferings. On Thursday the 18th of August the report of the 9 malefactors made the foregoing day to his Majesty by Mr. Recorder, was communicated to the prisoners, when six of them were ordered for execution on Wednesday the 24th instant, namely, Lewis Mackely , William Holloway , Thomas Murphy , James Geary , Cornelius Saunders , and Richard Potter , and three respited, to wit, John Brown , William David , and William Hall . 1. Lewis Mackely was indicted for that he on the 7th of June, about the hour of 1 in the morning, the dwelling-house of Anthony Francis did break and enter, and one pair of silver shoe-buckles value 8s. one worsted purse value 1d. and 15 half-guineas, the property of Joseph de Magaline , and one pair of silver knee-buckles, the property of Henry Francis , in the said dwelling-house did steal. In support of the charge against the prisoner, it was proved by Anthony Francis , living in Jonas-Court , East-Smithfield , that both the prosecutor and prisoner came together to lodge at his house about the 3d of June; that the prosecutor came home between 9 and 10 at night, the 7th, and lodging on the ground-floor, found himself robbed next morning, and the window-shutter of his room broke open. The prisoner not having come home that night, nor next morning to breakfast, was suspected, searched for and found in the usual trap for such offenders, a house of ill fame, in bed with a woman, where being secured, he owned he had got the buckles and money all safe, but pretended to make a joke of it, and that he was only playing the rogue; that he got into the room by giving a knock at the window, took the money from his pocket and the buckles from his shoes and breeches. They recovered the 2 pair of buckles and 9 half-guineas, which had been deposited in the hands of M - y Cole, the keeper of the house in which he was taken. He was committed by a magistrate; and when tried, owned it went against him, and said nothing in his defence. This poor convict, a tall well-made young-fellow, about 25 years of age, was called a Grecian, because he professed himself of the Greek church; he said he was born in Palestine , at or near Jerusalem . His people being there in a poor oppressed condition under the tyranny of the Turks, he was bred up to the sea , lived some years of the early part of his life at Portmahon , till it was taken by the French; since which he has served on board the English navy , till he was paid of at Plymouth , a few weeks before this fact. The prosecutor, a Portugueze in the same service, was paid off with him from on board the Blenheim. They had been shipmates therein about 2 months. Mackely received two guineas wages, and had but one left when he committed this fact. From the time of his conviction, though he appeared tolerably composed and resigned, he was deplorably wretched in his circumstances, being distempered and indigent both of clothes and food, and destitute of friends to help him; so that if he with most of his fellow-convicts had not been daily fed, by several well-disposed neighbours, particularly some of each of the nearest markets, and others who were applied to on this occasion, they might probably have been famished. He daily attended our chapel, behaved with seeming decency, and when questioned, said, he understood the plain instructions there given, and joined in the prayers. It was his own option to do this: yet he was often claimed by those of the church of Rome; but after several attempts, he refused to be directed by them. A few days before he suffered he was twice visited by a clergyman of his own communion, to which he was admitted by him, and which appeared to confirm him in his peace of mind and submission to his lot. He was not however, sometime before this so peaceful and resigned as he now appeared to be, for he was detected to be deeply concerned in a conspiracy to break out by a very wicked and ungrateful attempt on those very runners and keepers who, had been kind and compassionate to him in his distress. He with a few more of these convicts, abusing the delay and forbearance of their execution to relapse into their former bad habits and evil thoughts, instead of improving it to their better preparation for eternity, had formed this weak but wicked scheme, after they found themselves included in the death-warrant. But it only made fresh work for a repentance yet less hopeful; made my attendance on them yet heavier and more disagreeable, calling for just and necessary reproofs, when consolation should have taken place, in the chapel, and occasioning them who were actively concerned to be chained down in their cells. Yet he still continued to join in prayer with us; and after repeated instruction, preparation, and examination, was finally admitted to the holy communion. 2. William Holloway was indicted for that he in a field or open place near the king's highway, on Robert Long did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and taking from his person one silver watch, value 40s. his property, June 27. The aggravations attending this fact, which was fully proved, and capital in itself, made it hopeless and impracticable to save this poor fellow's life, with all the interest and powerful application from which he flattered himself to expect it. The prosecutor lived near the prisoner for three years past at West-end , beyond Hampstead , knew him when he saw him between Marybone and Hampstead , and believed he could not but be known to him. It was between 6 and 7 in the evening about Midsummer, a farmer and his people not far off making hay, and another man lying in the grass. The prisoner demanded Mr. Long's watch, and on his refusal and resisting, beat him about the face and head till he threw him into a gutter, forced his watch from him, and left him all bloody. He was immediately pursued by the prosecutor and others, till they found him lurking in a ditch. He offered to restore the watch, but it was not accepted; he was carried before a justice at Hampstead and committed. When tried, he could say nothing in his defence but the common excuse, that he was in liquor. There seeems to be an unaccountable infatuation in this fact, so that when the convict was questioned about it, he could give no other reason but that he believed he was so strongly tempted to it by the d - l that he could not resist. And he now declared this was the first he had ever been guilty of. How truly, is a question. He appeared serious and penitent, and deeply affected with his condition. He was a lusty strait man, about 26 years of age, wore his own hair, of a light sandy colour, and looked like a labouring countryman; he had no arms when he committed the fact but his stick; he and the prosecutor were both on foot. He said he was born at Bassleton-Hare-Green , 12 or 14 miles beyond Reading in Berkshire . His parents were both labouring people, the father in husbandry, the mother in houshold work. He served 7 years to a gardener , one Joseph Seward , near Lord Stanhope's, within 2 miles of Reading ; after this, about his 20th year, he hired himself to 'Squire Allen, a wine-merchant at Edmonton ; he gave no account how he came to quit his places, but we find him last Winter a partner in carrying a sedan-chair , sometime for Lady Weymouth, and Lady Grey, in which employments nothing appeared against his honesty: he had witnesses to his character for this part of his time. He was visited by his wife as often as she could come, a sober serious woman, who has lived a servant in good families; she carried his petitions for him, and endeavoured to save his life. When they found all their endeavours were in vain, their grief at parting is not to be described: he lamented especially that he had not followed the good example of his wife, in keeping to his church and being a frequent communicant, nor regarded the good instruction and advice she used to read to him out of pious books. This they both mentioned as matter of grief to him, and credit to her, that she had laboured to keep him to his duty. He has left one son of 2 years old. Poor Holloway was one of those who suffered much by being long shut up in a close cell, being gradually changed and worn down from a fresh coloured, hale, strong man, to almost a mere skeleton, for some time unable to move out of his cell, or eat, or creep up to chapel, which he never omitted when able to attend; and though illiterate, he behaved there with attention and devotion, in which he was so far improved that he was well instructed and very desirous to receive the holy-communion some days before he suffered, being free and open in the confession of his past transgressions, and mentioning some which he had hitherto concealed. When the death-warrant came, he was excessive in his sorrows, weeping and wailing more than the rest; even they who had almost forgot to expect it, being awakened at the terrors of an approaching fixt day of death, began to cry aloud in prayer both day and night in their cells. 3. William David , William Bragger , and James Murphy , were indicted for robbing John Nelson on the King's high-way of a watch, value 30s. and a hat, value 10s. his property, May 27. On this charge Bragger was acquitted, as it appeared by the confession of William David , he only had received the watch and ran off with it, after David had taken it out of the prosecutor's pocket by the help of a third accomplice, who held him. David being condemned, was respited; he is a lad of about 14 years, was instrumental in getting the watch restored to the prosecutor, and detecting the other accomplices: so that it only remains to give an account of Murphy. The strongest proof against him arose from the evidence of Cath. Cartwright , by her own account a street-walker of Drury-Lane , and his own behaviour after the affair, as it appeared on his trial and since his conviction. Cartwright's evidence that she saw Murphy knock down the prosecutor, after she had been drinking with him, viz. M - y, a little before; this Murphy denied to be true from first to last. Murphy and Bragger resisting and fighting furiously the first time an attempt was made to take them by David's direction, then escaping and absconding for about a month; and after he was taken, designing and pressing to be admitted an evidence: Bragger and Murphy drinking together the evening the robbery was committed at the house of Edmond Turner , a near neighbour to the prosecutor; and at their trial neither of them saying or proving any thing in their defence: these are all strong symptoms of guilt; which are mentioned because he denied his being concerned in this fact; and that David knew the affair and the accomplices is evident, not only from his own confession, but also from their recovering the watch, and finding out the men by his direction: he persisted to say Murphy was concerned in this robbery, though he was not the person who knocked down the prosecutor, as Cath. Cartwright had sworn. Thomas Murphy , a little turned of 20 years of age, was born in Dublin , where he was brought up by his parents, people of substance, in the farming and cow-keeping business . He kept with them till the age of 17, and had a common school education, when in an idle frolic he quitted them, and went off with a young fellow his comrade to Gibraltar , unknown to his friends: he there entered on board the Scarborough , a frigate of 20 guns, in which he served in the West-Indies some part of the war: he gave no account how he quitted this ship, and afterwards belonged to the St. Florentine, from whence he was paid off at Chatham , about six months ago, and received about 16l. which he owns he earned hardly and spent foolishly. Said he was going to sea again in the merchants service, up the Straits with Captain Harman, but unluckily came into town to take leave of his old acquaintance and shipmate Bragger, whom he met with near Covent-Garden , in company with another, and the boy David, whom he declares he had never seen before; and because he was seen with them the same night this fact was committed, he was taken up, tried, and cast for it. This was the story he told after his conviction. He daily attended the chapel with William David , who was for some time in the same cell with him: where they had also proper books lent them to employ their time in preparing for their great change. These were the only two of the 8 convicts who now came to chapel, that could read the Psalms and service, and make their responses. They continued thus for some days, behaved decently themselves, and by reading audibly, were of service to the ignorant convicts, till the mother of William David coming to visit him, claimed him, as being baptized into the church of Rome , and committed him from henceforward to the care of the visitor of that persuasion, who, together with his mother, influenced him now to make that his choice, though contrary to his profession and practice hitherto, as he declared quickly after his conviction: and his familiar use and ready practice in the liturgy plainly proved it; for he was bred up at a protestant school at Covent-Garden , and then a surgeon's boy on board a ship in the navy . Remonstrances were made concerning this invasion of our province, but to no effect. This is but one instance out of numberless and worse cases, wherein the threats and arts of blind superstition and zealous bigottry prevail over the persuasive means of sound and rational religion. It is to be wished that our well-tempered zeal were proportioned to our knowledge, and the truth and goodness of our cause. That more diligence and vigilance were employed in looking into the practices of our adversaries in this way, both at home and abroad: it might perhaps be better for our domestic tranquility, as well as the peace and security of our American colonies and conquests. The like attempts were made upon Murphy, under the same pretence. He acknowledged he was baptized into the church of Rome , but as he grew up, preferring our principles and worship, he usually frequented it; and though for awhile he seemed careless, indifferent, and wavering, yet, his doubts and scruples being now removed, he finally fixt with us. Of the fact for which he suffered, being questioned after the death-warrant, he gave the following particulars; that Bragger led him into the company of William David and one James Foster , whom he sometimes called Morris ; they met in the piazza at Covent-Garden ; Murphy said, he went into the Crown and Cushion , kept by Mr. Turner, in Russel-Street , facing Drury-Lane theatre , that, in the mean time, Foster and the lad David, seeing Nelson, (the prosecutor, who is a taylor , living in that neighbourhood) coming up and in liquor, Foster said to David, I'll take him by the hand while you mill his watch. They did so; then Bragger got it from the boy, and ran away. Nelson missing his watch, ran after the boy; on which Foster pursued Nelson and knocked him down, took up his hat, and threw his own hat to him, but got it again. Next morning Nelson on the search, fell in company with Foster, and said to him, I could swear to you being the man that knocked me down. Foster answered, I'll bring one to convince you of the contrary, then went out, ran away, and made his escape to Liverpool . By this account he would prove that he was not concerned in this fact, which he still persisted in denying. It proves, he knew who was concerned, and that he was privy to the practices of Bragger and Foster, with whom he owned he had spent his money in a bad manner, but would not directly confess he was concerned in any crime with them; being farther questioned, he denied that he offered to turn evidence against them, but that it was proposed to him by one in whose custody he was. It must be owned, he was neither so open in his confession, nor so hearty and steadfast in his course of repentance, during the whole time between sentence and execution, as could be wished; but relapsed into some of his former bad habits, of profane and wicked conversation; and was believed to be privy to Mackely's design of making an escape, notwithstanding he was twice visited with heavy sickness in the cells, and reduced so low that he was expected to die in that lingering way. To this account of Murphy, may be annexed some few things concerning Potter, since respited, who was for some time in the same cell with him, in order to take care of and help each other during the severe sickness with which they were alternately visited at first, and then both reduced so low, that they appeared unable to a assist each other, or themselves. Richard Potter , otherwise Pollard , was indicted for feloniously assuming the name and character of Andrew M'Gee , the said Andrew being entitled to certain prize-money for services done on board his Majesty's ship the Burford , in order to receive the said money, against the peace of our lord the king, his crown and dignity, May 5. He is about 20 years of age, born in the Isle of Wight , bred to the sea from his 10th year, first in the coasting trade, carrying corn and groceries ; and then in the navy , first in the Devonshire tender, then in the Africa; afterwards on board the St. Janeiro, a Spanish prize, in which he was cast away in the downs, from which however he received about 4 guineas wages, in Spring last. To this fact he says he was over-persuaded by one G - n, a ship-mate to M'Gee, who promised him half a guinea for his trouble, and pretended he would pay the residue of the 35 s. to his mess-mate M'Gee. 'Tis possible this poor illiterate lad might not know his danger, nor see the iniquity of being thus made a cat's-paw by a more artful and wicked fellow. He was prevented from compleating his guilt, in receiving the prize-mony, and made an open confession of his fault as soon as he was detected, in the office. He has been teachable, and remarkably attentive to instruction and prayers ever since his conviction: and now that he is happily become an object of his Majesty's mercy, employs himself daily in learning to read, (for which proper books, and some assistance are given him) and attending his duty in the chapel: and it is hoped he will never again incur the like danger of so many deaths; and especially that infamous one to which he has been exposed; earnestly wishing his brother sailors may be warned to avoid every snare and temptation to this and the like crimes. 4. James Geary was indicted for that he, in company with Charlotte Bonney , not taken, on the 5th of June, between the hours of 3 and 5 in the afternoon, the dwelling house of Terence Havers did break and enter, no person being therein, and stealing 2 silver salt-sellers, 6 silver table-spoons, 2 silver tumblers, a pair of silver shoe-buckles, 12 silver coat-buttons, a pair of silk stockings, a sattin handkerchief, 2 guineas, one quarter guinea, and 4l. 19s. in money numbered, the property of the said Terence, in the said dwelling-house. This robbery, to the value of 63l. or thereabout, seems to be the effect of a scheme laid by the two parties mentioned in the indictment. Bonny having gone lately to lodge in the house, contrived to stay at home in church-time, and by help of this Geary her visitor, who was a smith , broke open the apartment of her landlord the prosecutor, and robbed him. This was proved by some of the goods being found upon him, when taken, and also by being seen with a bundle coming out of the house a quarter after four, soon after the robbery was committed. He aggravated his crime by threatening to murder the prosecutor as he was carried to Newgate in a coach. James Geary , a lusty, strong man, 36 years of age, was born in Dublin , where he left a wife and child; he was by trade a farrier , at which he has wrought in and about London for some years, partly in Smithfield and the Old-Baily , and used to frequent a public house near the prison: he is said also to have been familiar among some of the inmates of Fleet-Lane , and that neighbourhood, on whose account he has been seen rather too often at Guildhall , when they were called in question, or their liberty in danger. 'Tis said by his friends, that he wrought diligently at his trade for 3 or 4 years, till he got acquainted in that way; but has ever since been in the road to ruin. He professed himself of the church of Rome , in which he continued, and being attended by a gentleman of that persuasion, afforded little opportunity of conversing with him. His behaviour since his conviction is said to have been quiet, submissive, and becoming his circumstances. Hopes were entertained and communicated to him of having his life spared, for this crime, on account of some services he had done in the prison; which would not, probably, have been disappointed, but for the unsurmountable objection of his having been tried, though acquitted, last session, for being concerned with two others in the robbery of a young woman near Islington ; on account of which he was not cleared of the gaol above a fortnight before he was again taken up for this charge. When this objection was mentioned to him as the obstacle to mercy, he declared he was innocent of it; but did not pretend he was clear of the present affair. 5. Cornelius Saunders was indicted for stealing four 3l. 12s. pieces, six 36s. pieces, 7 guineas, 4 half-guineas, and 4s. 6d. in money numbered, the property of Joseph White , in his dwelling-house, May 27. This prisoner was soon detected and apprehended, by boasting that he had found a sum of money in a shoe in Moor-fields ; and then rigging himself out much finer than usual with new clothes and silver buckles. And though he confessed, when in custody of the constable, that the pieces of money found upon him were Mrs. White's, the prosecutor's, pròperty, found by him in a shoe in her cellar, and most of it was recovered, yet, another part of his behaviour greatly aggravated this felony; when being asked by Mrs. Dobey, partner to Mrs. White, are not you a great rogue to rob her that has been better than a mother to you? he replied, with a bitter curse against her, and said, what is that to you; and when ordered by the justice to deliver up the silver buckles bought with her money, he said, no, blast me, I will not: this shews his heart was obstinately set on coveting and keeping that which he had unjustly gotten, and too probably shut that door of favour and mercy against him, which otherwise would very likely been opened to him: for indeed this unhappy offender seems to have been drawn into this fact rather by surprize, and the temptation falling in his way, than by ill design; he fell rather for want of virtue and resolution to resist, than through an active premeditated evil purpose. It seems he has dealt with Mrs. White, the prosecutor's wife, for small tubs, called salmon-kits, for 13 years past: it is part of his employment to turn them into small washing-tubs. Having bought a number of these, he was entrusted to go down to a cellar and take them away; being almost blind, he groped them out as well as he could, in doing of which, this sum of money, amounting to 35l. nearly, fell in his way, and was by him seized as good prize, but it proved his bane. On the first sight of him, at chapel, after conviction, his case not being known to me, he was asked what he was convicted for? he answered, for a thing which a thousand others would have done as well as he. He was told, a thousand others might do wrong, and suffer for it. He daily frequented the chapel, and had the advantage of hearing and attention superior to those who saw better, and were more liable to be amused by various objects: but he rarely spoke, or made any responses, acknowledging he was little accustomed to the church-service, but had sometimes gone to the Tabernacle. He seemed to enjoy health better than most other of the convicts, was peaceful and resigned, and answered whenever he was asked, that he employed his time in repentance and prayer, and preparation for death, to the best of his ability. Saunders was 33 years of age, born at Amsterdam , of Dutch parents, who came here about 23 years ago: in 10 weeks after which, he had the small-pox, and thereby lost his eye-sight , all except one corner, by which he could guide himself in the way. He used now and then to sell greens in the markets , and call them for the carters in the streets, for which he had a remarkable loud voice. Beside this way of trade, a cooper had taught him out of charity, to fit up the salmon kits before-mentioned, and sell them , by which he could earn 14 or 15 s. a week. This is the account he gave of his manner of living, till he fell into this fatal snare: from whence it is plain he might have been comfortably supported, and usefully employed many years, had he lived in the fear of God, a dependance on his providence, and obedience to his laws. He fell a warning to all, not to quit the path of honest industry for the gilded bait of unlawful gain, nor give way to a sudden temptation, however alluring and seemingly convenient for the present, since the consequences will be bitter as gall and wormwood. On the morning of execution. It was whispered when I went to visit them, between 6 and 7, that a respite came late the night before, for one, but it was not known which of the 6 convicts. They all went up to chapel-Murphy, for the quiet of his conscience, opened himself more freely than he had done hitherto; said, that he had been 6 or 7 years to sea , was at London 5 years ago, being then apprentice to Henry Murphy, master of the Fortune brig; that he fell into no bad courses then, having stayed here but a few weeks, but of late has been concerned in two street-robberies with two young fellows now gone to sea; the one about Lincoln's-Inn-Fields , the other at St. George's Fields , in the Borough; that they also made a practice of running away with hats, which he had no notion of till these two led him in. He hoped they would take warning by him, to forsake their bad ways. William Holloway also with great contrition, confessed, that being alone on the Edgware road on foot, he robbed a foot-traveller, a thick, full, middle-aged man, of one guinea and a quarter, and a few shillings. It was the beginning of last Winter. That he had committed no other fact on the high-way but that for which he died. But had stolen four guineas out of the box of an Irishman who lodged in the same house with him at Walthamstow in Essex , who had left his key in his box; and a guinea from another man. For all which, both he and Murphy earnestly prayed for pardon of God, and the injured parties. They all oined in prayers and receiving the holy-communion, with some good neighbours, who were present. Holloway wept much. All behaved with humility, sorrow, and esignation. It was made known that Potter was respited soon after divine service was ended. He was so calm that it did not seem to affect him much at present. At half an hour past nine they were ade ready to be carried out. Saunders, Murphy and Holloway in the first cart, Mackely and Geary in the second; the tter was double-ironed with fetters on th legs, and to them a chain and lock, which he was fastened to the cart. ach of his hands was also locked, and both joined with a chain; to all which he seemed to submit with a quiet composure. A rumour having prevailed that Geary was to be rescued by a mob at St. Giles's , gave occasion to this precautionary order from authority, that he should be so secured in the cart. They got to the fatal place in about an hour. It took near half an hour to disengage them from the cart, and tie them up to the tree. After which they were asked, Whether they had hope in God's mercy through Christ? whether they were resigned? and in peace? to which they gave satisfactory answers; and their behaviour seemed to confirm it. They agreed to desire the multitude, which was very large, to join in prayer with and for them; which they did with decency. They themselves prayed earnestly; Murphy making responses audibly for himself, and the rest who could not read. They were severally asked, Whether they had any thing farther to say, either publicly by way of warning, or in private by way of acknowledgement? Holloway answered, he had nothing farther to say but what he said to his friend; he meant one habited like a chairman, who had been in close conversation with him in the cart, before prayers. Murphy only repeated it, that he was not guilty of the fact for which he suffered; and that she was a common woman who swore falsly against him. He had said also in the chapel, after the death-warrant came, " God forgive her that swore my life away falsely!" Mackely and Saunders had nothing to say. While these four joined with us in prayer, Geary was invited to do the same, but refused, and kept reading and praying in his own book, with his face toward us. He was told, we would con tinue to pray for him to the last, as we had hitherto done. A little before prayers were ended, some loud cracking of the timber in the nearest galleries was heard, which alarmed and terrified the numerous crouds that were on and near them, occasioned the latter to retreat, and several of the former to swing themselves down at the peril of their bones: it caused a short interruption in prayer, the sufferers turning their heads about to observe many who seemed to be as near death as themselves. Having gone through the proper and usual acts of devotion, and confession of faith, and given the final benediction, we parted. They continued to pray devoutly after their caps were put on, and drawn over their faces, and when the cart was moving from under them, they cried aloud in prayer, beseeching the Lord Jesus to receive their spirits. Many present were much affected, even to tears; all seemed serious, with a mixture of some complacence to see these poor destitute sinners make an hopeful exit, which seemed to promise a deliverance out of all their sufferings. P. S. It has been reported that the poor breathless corps of Saunders was inhumanly abused by a giddy multitude, to the purposes of a lawless riot, and misapplied revenge, so directly contrary to the temper in which he closed his life; for beside that he died in charity with all, I never heard that he once reflected on his prosecutors, or murmured at his lot; and I am persuaded, could he, at that instant, have opened his mouth, he would have spoken to this purpose, " Beware rash men! ye call ” yourselves christians, now is the time “ to prove your title! judge not, that ye “ be not judged. Dearly beloved, avenge “ not yourselves, nor me, in your mistaken rage and fury; but hear a voice “ more tremendous than the loudest “ peals of thunder. - It is written, vengance is mine, saith the LORD, and I “ will repay - the wrong-doer.” “ May the Almighty Prince of peace, “ who stilleth the waves, who ruleth the “ raging of the sea, and the madness of “ the people, stablish and strengthen our “ most gracious and amiable Sovereign, “ with every rank and order of men, “ throughout his wide dominions, in “ peace and piety, in duty and safety, at “ home and abroad." This is all the account given by me, STEPHEN ROE , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and last dying Words of Humphrey Angier , and Joseph Middleton ; who were Excuted at Tyburn , on Monday, the 9th of September, 1723. AT the KING's Commission of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, Held for the City of London, and County of Middlesex; before the Right Honourable Sir Gerrard Conyers , Knight , Lord Mayor of the City of London , the Honourable Mr. Justice Denton, and Sir William Thompson , Knight , Recorder , besides many of His Majesty's Justice of the Peace;) Five Men were found Guilty of Capital Offences, and received Sentence accordingly. After Judgement given upon them, they set themselves very carefully to Recover their Reading, which by a long Carelessness was in a great Measure forgotten; extreamly lamenting and bewailing the Estate their Vices had reduc'd them to; some on Account of themselves, who must suffer a shameful Death; and others on Account of their Families and Relations; One of them affirming that his aged Mother was distracted and ty'd in her Bed upon hearing the Disasters he was fallen into; and another declaring that his Wife whom he marry'd wholly for Love, and without any Profit or Advantage, had proved the sole Occasion of his Misfortunes, and was so far from being concern'd at his Sufferings, that she ridicul'd him, and refused him all manner of Sustinance and Support. But as for Joseph Middleton , he had a farther Reason to lament; that having so great a Work to perform, he was hinder'd in the Performance, by being altogether unable to Read. But Humphrey Angier took a deal of Pains, as I was told, in reading to him almost all Night, and in calling upon him to attend very early every Morning, so long as Angier had Health; and after Angier was afflicted with Sickness, the Loss of him was supplyed to Middleton, by a Person under Confinement, who not only Read proper Books to the Malefactors in the Day time, but continued with them all Night, exciting them to repeat their Devotions, as soon as they had taken a very short Repose. Three of these unfortunate Persons receiving His Majesty's Gracious Reprieve, viz. Richard Wallace , Richard Wynne , and Samuel Gibbons , to the remaining Two (viz. Humphrey Angier , and Joseph Middleton ) and to others present, I preach'd the Day preceeding their Execution, from the following Words, Psal. vii. ver. 11, 12, 13. God is angry with the Wicked every Day; if he will not turn, HE will whet His Sword; HE hath bent his Bow, and made it ready: HE hath also prepared for him the Instruments of Death. From whence we took Notice, First, That tho' the pure God is every Day angry, to give Men strength of Body, and to see 'em employ it in Robbing, Spoiling, and Plundering; To give Men the happy Faculty of Speech, and to hear 'em using it to abuse and Blaspheme his Holy Name; yet he whets his Sword, and does not immediately destroy them in a Moment, in order to their Repenting, and buying off (as it were) the Punishment, by a sincere Change; wherefore the Guilt must be more agravated, if they do not turn from Sin, but remain, till Justice and the Law overtake 'em, and in part force 'em to return to their Father, God; And consequently such a compell'd Repentance, (if we may so say) must put the Offender upon double Diligence, or he will find his Performances not efficacious. Secondly, That tho' Sufferings and Punishments are inflicted by Man, they mediately proceed from God; who, tho' he is Infinite, always prepar'd alike, always arm'd with a sufficiency of Power; yet is described by the Psalmist, when he Surveys relentless Sinners, as in a Posture of War, with bended Bow, and ready to whet his Sword. (As also Deut. xxxii. ver. 40.) Thirdly, How Sinners might avoid the Sword of Vengeance, and the Instruments of Death, to wit, by Turning. Tho' some Instances there may have been, of Robbers who have return'd to a sober Life, and in the midst of their Repentance, have been inform'd against by a Comrade, Apprehended and Executed; yet commonly to turn from Vice, is, to save even the Temporal Life. But altho' a Man's Former Vices may so find him out, and the Treachery of an old Companion, so hardly bear upon him, that Turning cannot preserve his Life here, it will yet most certainly obtain him an eternal Life hereafter: If he turns not purely to save himself, and to prolong his Life, but to please God, and benefit Man. Lastly, We consider'd what was meant by Turning: How they were to prepare for the Holy Sacrament: How they were to spend that last Night of their Lives: How they were to Behave themselves at the time of their Deaths: That it was their Duty to confess to the World the Robberies they had committed, lest innocent Persons might be suspected; and also to satisfy those Families that they had injur'd; Nor ought they to fancy their Repentance was sincere, unless it led 'em to do all the Good they could before they left the World. An Account of them while under Sentence. HUMPHREY ANGIER was Indicted for Assaulting Mr. Lewen, in the Lane between Highgate and Hornsey , about Five o' Clock in the Evening, on the 23d of December, 1720, and taking from him Seven Guineas, and Sixteen Shillings in Silver. He was also Indicted for Stopping Edward Herring , Waggoner , (between Knights-Bridge and Hide-Park Corner , between two and three o' Clock in the Morning, on the 21st of September, 1711, and taking from Mr. John Sibley a Passenger, Nine Shillings and Six pence in Money: The Evidence against him being particulariz'd by one Dyer, who was the Prisoner's Companion in the Commission of the Facts, &c. The Jury found him Guilty of both the Indictments. The Account which this Prisoner gave me, for the Satisfaction of any one who should be inquisitive about him, is as follows. He went very Young he said, (from a Town near Dublin in Ireland , where he was born) to the City of Cork , and was there put Apprentice to a Cooper , but could not by his Master be perswaded at all to Labour; yet he continued about that Place above four Years, tho' his Master was by no means desirous he should there remain, and took an uncommon Care of his House, lest he should be injur'd in the Night-time by Angier or his Companions: So that at length his Father perceiving, that the Master was wholly resolved to have nothing more to do with him, was prevail'd upon to carry him from Ireland to England , and let him try his Fortune, where he would have an Opportunity of preferring himself. After he had wander'd about, and been in several Places, he was in Danger from some he had wrong'd, and therefore enlisted in the King's Service , (at Eighteen Years of Age, as he said) It being the time of the late Rebellion in Scotland, he was in expectation of being ordered thither, where he had Hopes of improving his Fortune, at the Expence of the Country Folks, without much Guilt, as he believed. After this, being known to one Duce, (who suffer'd at the last Execution) he improv'd in a wrong way from his Conversation. Becoming also acquainted with the Sister of Duce, marryed her, tho' he acknowledg'd he had no vertuous Designs in his Mind at that time, as to the Course of Life he intended to lead, together with her; adding, that he wish'd he had then dyed, or had had some good Advice given him. But he was glad that the Cruelty and Barbarity that was in Butler and Mead, and others whom he too well knew, in shooting all, or most of those they robb'd, was not in his Temper: And Mead and Butler, &c. having told him, that overtaking a young Man, a Shoemaker, in the Dover Road, who told 'em he was lately marry'd, and was going to his Friends, thereupon, they ask'd him to go and look at a Bird's Nest in the Hedge, and there bound and gag'd and robb'd him, and afterwards turn'd back and shot out his Brains; this Angier affirm'd that he refus'd ever to sit down or drink with Mead after that, and told Butler that Cruelty was not Courage. He farther said, that after he had been marryed some time, the Regiment he belong'd to, went, or part, over to Vigo , and his Wife went thither with him; but they stay'd not long there, the Spaniards being mostly fled away, and their chief Business being to pull down Walls, and plunder as they could. He went where he found some Effects. Returning to England , He kept an Alehouse by Chairing-Cross , and was very sorry he did not cause more Regularity to be there observ'd, and less Leudness to be encourag'd; sorry that he did not shake off such Persons as were acquainted with his Wife, and William Duce her Brother; for he believed, he said, that he could have totally prevented all Highwaymen and Foot-pads from frequenting the House, had he undertaken it in time. But after it 'twas too late, he saw that if he there continued, he should soon be ruin'd, and therefore left the Place. Being unable to maintain himself in a more sober Way, he then, he said, kept a Brandyshop , but found himself there too run on to the same Dilemma as before. While he kept the Alehouse, as above, he said he went with another Soldier, to see the Execution of Morris Fitzgerald for Murder, and continu'd out all Night, and riding round by Chelsea , &c. return'd home at four the next Morning; during which, a Dutchwoman (since transported) who was wont to walk the Streets, had pick'd up a Gentleman, and carry'd him into Anger's House and robb'd him there, and then did walk away, with what she could carry off, while the Gentleman was a sleep: Whereupon he and his Maid were apprehended and sent to Newgate ; but nothing being prov'd against them, they were acquitted. But tho' the Fact abovemention'd he was not personally concern'd in Another for which he was also put into Newgate , appears with more suspicion; For a Woman being Drinking at his House and carryed up Stairs, he pull'd her upon a Bed, pretending a great Love towards her Person, while his Wife (as the Woman swore) pick'd her Pocket of (I Think) four Guineas. These Disasters, he added, were one Occasion of his not returning to so regular a Life as desir'd, by impoverishing him; for tho' he got clear of 'em, some cost him above 30 l. including the Injury that was done to his Trade at home, honest Men by degrees being banish'd from his House, and their Places supplyed by very different Persons. Having been discharged before this time from the Regiment he belong'd to, he was under no Restraint, but unfortunately became aacquainted with one Carrick (who was executed) and Carrl who fled away, and others of his Countrymen. He added, that tho' several People, whose Pockets had been pick'd of Watches, Gold, &c. had suspected him and apply'd to him in Prison, that yet he was Innocent of all those Charges, for he was never so mean as to submit to Pocket-picking; but one Hugh Kelly was the Person whom they usually imploy'd upon that Business, who is now in America , and as he had heard, leads there a sober and industrious Life; and tho' J. Lock had put him into his Information, as if he was the Person who rob'd the Gentleman of his Watch, a few Years ago, who was going with the rest of the Congregation out of St. Paul's Church Covent-Garden , yet he said that J. Lock had since recollected himself, and believ'd that it was Kelly that took the Watch. He added, That he thought it his Duty to declare, that it was he and one Milksops, dwelling in the Old-Baily, that robb'd a Gentleman's Coach on this side St. Albans , and shot one of the Horses, and threw the Coachman under the Coach, because he refused to stand; afterwards rifling the young Gentleman and the young Ladies of all that they had valuable about 'em; not without being very rude and uncivil to them all; but he said it was occasioned by his being then in Liquor. He denied that he was acquainted with Dyer, (who was Evidence against him) so early as the Year, 1711: But said, that being at the House of one Strickland, who then lived in the Old Baily, he observed a Person appearing but seldom in the Day-time, and being then wrap'd in a great Coat in Disguise; He therefore enquired of Mr. Strickland, who it was? Who told him his Name was Dyer; and that he was under a Cloud about shooting a Gentleman's Footman, and therefore was there all Day, and went Home to his House each Night. But tho' he said this from the Circumstances of his Story, we may believe, that he was acquainted with Dyer much sooner than he would have induced us to believe. In 1720, in the Spring of the Year, a Person of Quality's Coachman being robb'd of a Watch and Money, and a Woman of the Town being apprehended thereupon, she inform'd the Magistrate, that Angier, and one Armstrong, that lived in the Mint, with another young Fellow, were the Persons concern'd in the Robbery; upon which they were seiz'd, committed to Newgate , and Try'd; but the Evidence not being full upon them, they were acquitted, and, as Anger declared, very justly, for that Woman accused them barbarously and wrongfully. He mentioned some small Robberies committed on and near Black Heath : But in that Account I do not remember that he took notice of the Robbery committed (as Dyer says) by them two, after they had robb'd Mr. Sibley in a Waggon by Hide Park Wall , and had afterwards been at Southwark Fair ; or that he mention'd Dyer's Shooting the Persons's Horse that pursued him upon the Heath aforesaid. In the midst of this hurry of Vice, he said he resolved to repent, and not only to shake off all his old Acquaintance, but also to leave his Wife and his own House; and the better to do this, he again enlisted himself in the Guards , and was quarter'd at Henly upon Thames ; where he was so well beloved, that several substantial House-keepers came after him to London, where he was apprehended; and his Officers frankly offering to take him again, if he should be clear'd; for he had continued there a considerable time, after his leaving the City and his Comrades. From the time of Condemnation, to his Death, he extremely lamented his Condition, with a vast number of Tears. His Father (who was late a Pensioner at Chelsea College) was dead, he said, thro' Sorrow for his ill course of Life: His Wife, whom he lov'd too well to be Happy, as he farther said) lay in Prison for Transportation; and his Friends were all either Executed or Fled Beyond-Sea. Before he died he recovered of his Sickness, declar'd, that he was very easy at Death, and had a strong Hope, that thro' the Merits of our Saviour, he should go to a better Life. He was near 29 Yeare of Age. JOSEPH MIDDLETON was found Guilty of breaking the House or Shed of John de Puis , and Simon Ganeroon , and stealing Brass and Jewels, on the third of June last. This Malefactor being born at Debtford was brought up by an Uncle till Six or Seven Years old; after that, being continually put to Labour, had no Opportunity of learning to Read or Write, or ever going to Church; being by Trade a Gardiner , and employ'd as much on Sundays as at other times. Being Press'd and forc'd on Board one of His Majesty's Ships , he sailed into the Baltick against the Muscovites, but only was in several Harbours upon the Coast of Sweden and Denmark . Returning to England , he got Discharged, which he said was a great Comfort to him, for he by no means approved of being on the Seas, or being in a Man of War; yet his Uncle belonging to a Merchant's Vessel, he had resolved to go with him to Barbadoes. After this he added, that he marry'd, and has two Children, whom he must leave to the wide World, helpless and poor, which might probably induce 'em to follow such vicious Courses, as had proved the Occasion of his untimely End. For he affirm'd, as he had said before the Justice at his Commitment, that it was entirely Necessity that put him upon pursuing those Measures which must necessarily terminate in Misfortunes and Ruin. But tho' he plunder'd for Bread, and committed several Ill Actions, yet he acknowledged that he grew never the Richer. His Companions being usually the Persons that took the Goods, and being as necessitous as himself, divided to him, who only lurk'd about to prevent Discoveries, just what they thought proper themselves. He added, that the Robbery that was most Advantageous to him, was committed less than Three Years ago; I think in Southwark ; after which he was Master of 6 or 8 Pounds; which he esteem'd a very large Sum. He mention'd besides, a Robbery in which one J. Woodborn was concern'd with him, who cheated him, he said, of the Profits, and yet was very near running him into Prison afterwards for it. He lamented his being acquainted with one E. Paret, and wish'd he had never beheld her. He spoke besides, of another Woman, reputed a Common Street-walker, who helped him into a House, in or near Wapping about a Year ago; but sending the Goods to Pawn, by a young Fellow his Companion (as not thinking it safe to carry them himself) his Companion thought fit to run away with the Money, and stay at Plymouth till it was all wasted. This Prisoner could not at first be persuaded but he was Innocent, as to the Robbery committed at the House of Mr. De Puis, because his Companions took the five Tiles off the Shedd, and he was standing, as he said, but not on Mr. De Puis's Ground, during the Robbery. He added, that his Father having once been to see him under his Misfortunes, gave him Reason to wish be might not see him again; for his Father's grief had put him in such Disorder into his Mind, and prevented for some time his attending to any thing that related to Devotion. Tho' this Malefactor was Careless and negligent of his Duty when first under Condemnation, yet afterwards, being included in the Dead-warrant, he carefully attended to those who gave him some Knowledge of his Religion, whereof he was before as Ignorant as a Child. At the Place of EXECUTION. BEing carryed together in a Cart, to their Deaths, they appear'd all the way extreamly concern'd for their Vicious Courses. At Tyburn , Humphrey Angier gave me a Paper, which I found contain'd little more than the Account which he had given me before. He therein said, that to his great Grief, he had been Guilty of great Disobdience to his Parents, which he believed was the Cause of his Unhappiness: That he was not acquainted with Dyer, till about 9 Months after one Robbery that he Charged upon him: That he had committed many Robberies, but never Murder; yet Worthily merited the shameful Death he underwent: Begging of all young Men to be warn'd by him, and reject the Solicitations of vicious Acquaintance. After the Prayers were ended, he spoke a few words to the People, desiring 'em to pray for his Soul, for he had been a notorious Offender; but did not confess the two Robberies, for which he suffered Death. Joseph Middelton , before he dy'd, desired it might be known, that he and J. Woodbur, at the Incitement of one Hellen - robb'd an Alehouse in Kent in the Parish of Greenwich ; and took about 9 s. in the Day time, And also another Alehouse, in the same Place, of 5 s. wherein he was assisted by a Person who dwelt in the House. He lamented his Fate in a very extraordinary manner, begging all Men to pray for him. This is all the Account that can be given by me T. PURNEY, Ordinary, and Chaplain. Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , a little below Bride-well-Bridge , in Black-Fryers .

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THE CONFESSION AND EXECUTION Of the Eight Prisoners suffering at TYBURN On Wednesday the 30August1676. VIZ. Tho. Moore , Charles Godfry , Roger Withers , Richard Cooke , { Matth. Walkenden , Martha Harman , John Evans , and James Parker . Giving a full and satisfactory Account of their Crimes, Behaviours, Discourses in Prison, and last Words (as neer as could be taken) at the place of Execution. Published for a Warning to all that read it, to avoid the like wicked Courses, which brought these poor people to this shameful End. The Confession, last Speeches, and Execution of the Prisoners at Tyburn , on the 30th of Aug. 1676. At the Sessions held for London and Middlesex, August the 23, 1676.there were in all Sixteen persons Condemned to be hang'd for several great and notorious Crimes: And though, for the most part, they were persons that all-along, both at their Apprehension, Imprisonment, and Tryals, carried and behaved themselves with too much Confidence, yet when Sentence of death came to be pronounced upon them (which was done in a most pathetick Oration and a Gravity suiting the solemness of the occasion, by that worthy person whose Charge it was) it could not but much affect the hearts of all present to hear the sad Cries and doleful Lamentations which these miserable Wretches made, begging and importuning the Court for mercy, when their own repeated offences had excluded it, and left room for nothing but Judgment. Yet so great has been the Clemency of his gracious Majesty (the Fountain of all Terrestrial Mercy as well as of Justice) that Eight of these desperate Malefactors were Reprieved from death, the other Eight that suffered their Names and Offences were as followes: Thomas Moore and James Parker , convicted for stealing the Goods of a person of Quality at Cue in Surrey ; and though they were here only indicted for Felony, because they were taken with the Goods, by one that knew them to be Theives , in Aldersgate-street , the same day the Fact was done, yet it appeared to the Court to be a Burglary too in the said County of Surrey . These Two upon their first apprehension, were put into Bridewel, and sent aboard a Ship by their consent, whence they runaway; and being retaken on a new score, were now sound guilty: the latter of them was transported for the like Tricks about five years ago, and by trifling now with the Court before he would plead, forced them to commit him to the Press, where, before he would recant his obstinacy, he was very much bruised, so that without further Execution, 't was much doubted whether he would have survived. Charles Godfry and Roger Withers , were convicted for stealing Goods, to the value of Ten pounds; which likewise appeared to the Court to be a Burglary in Hartfordshire . Richard Cooke and Matthew Walkenden , were condemned for Burglary. They were both old Offenders; had several times had the mercy of the Court, but it seems would by no warning be reclaimed from their vitious Courses. The next we may justly call a matchless piece of Female Impudence: A young woman, named Martha Harman , was condemned for breaking open a house at Islington , a Crime rarely if ever attempted by that Sex. She had four times before been tryed before the Court for several Offences; but now could no: obtain further indulgence, Lsa toties misericordia fit furor. The last we are to mention, was the youngest in years, not above Fifteen; by name John E. vans : He was convicted for breaking open a house: and several other Indictments against him; to which he pleaded guilty within the benefit of the Clergy, but that Plea in his Case was vain; for he had received that Legal savour in his hand several sessions ago. All these were visited in Goal by several able and godly Ministers, whose Charity to their perishing Souls led them to come to them in the Dungeon; besides the dayly pains of the Ordinary, who very diligently performed his Christian duty on this occasion. The Ignorance they had been bred in, the ill Courses they had all their lives time followed, whereby the custom of staning had taken away the sense of it, renred them very hard and difficult to be wrought upon, or nelted into 30y degree of Communion by the most earnest or searching Discoursed or Periwasions that could be used to them for a long time, their mind, being more taken up with flattering hopes and vain endeavours tolong their lives in this world, than to prepare and fit them for an eternal life in the next. But that omnipotent wisdome which of old was pleased to alford, by miracle, plentiful waterout of a dry and barren Rock, did now graciously vouchsafe at last to mollitie some of their obdurate hearts, into a deep, due, and melting sense of their miserable state. The Ministers, as Embassaders sent from the gloricus Court of Heaven with Offers of Peace and Parden to these desperate and forlorn wretches, were not wanting to represent to them their miserable Condition by nature, aggravated and increated by a numberless number of actual Transgressions; not onely against the light of their Consciences, and distates of humane Reason, and common Right, but also against several political Indulgensces and Warnings from their own former danger and others miserable fates. Some of them appeared to be very sensibly touched with these grave and seasonable Admonitious, and to cast back a repentant Eye on their former miscarriages, with endeavrous to improve those few remaining micures of their lives, to obtain pardon for their past Offences: Oh! how welcome would a few of those days, they had formerly spent in vanity, been now to these poor werteches, that they might have had sufficient time and opportunity to bewail their past miscarriages, and get some assurance of future happiness, being now to lanch out into the Ocean of Eternity. Most of them were very full and open breasted in their acknowledgements, that they had violated both the Laws of God, of man, and Dictates of their own Consciences, in unjustly invading the proprieties of other men. And (what is very remarkable) they confessed, that what they died for was the least of their Transgressions against the Laws of God; having otherwise by multiplied Offences justly provoked the Divine Vengeance against themselves. On the Tuesday there were at once four Ministers attending them in Spiritual Instructions and Prayer, for several hours together, the effect of which was, That several of the dying men seemed intirely convinced of their desperate Estate, and in that Agony to intreat, with the greatest earnestness in the world, the Prayers of all good people. When they were brought to the place of Execution (wither they were attended besides the people, with several Ministers) few of them spoke any thing considerable, onely one or two declared the Original of their ruine to be disobedience to their Masters, and particularly negleting their duties on Sabbath days at the places of publick Worship, the temptations of leud Women, and idleness in their lawful Callings; from which they were debauch'd by ill and extravagant Company: of, and from all, which they seriously and in the words of dying men, desired all the heard them to beware and refrain, And so suffered according to their Sentence: And may their lamentable Examples warnall others that saw the same, or shall here read it truly related, deter them from those wicked Facts and Courses, which brought these unhappy Wretches to this sad, deplorable, and ignominious End.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and dying Words of the Malefactors, who were Executed on Monday the 27th of this Instant June, 1726, at Tyburn. AT the Sessions of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, for the City of London; and on the King's Commission of Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily , for the City of London, and County of Middlesex, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, being the 25th, 26th, and 27th of May, 1726, in the Twelfth Year of his Majesty's Reign; before the Right Honourable Sir FRANCIS FORBES , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London , the Honourable Mr. Baron Page, Sir William Thomson , Knt . Recorder , and John Raby , Esq ; Serjeant at Law , and other his Majesty's Justices of Jail Delivery, and Oyer and Terminer aforesaid, together with his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the said City of London. Six Men were by the Jury found guilty of Capital Offences, and John Murrel , who having been found guilty the preceeding Sessions, (but by reason of a violent Sickness which seiz'd him, so that the Keepers judged him dead, he was not sentenced at that Time) receiv'd Sentence of Death. As they were under Sentence, some of them having been very ignorant, I explain'd to 'em the Nature of the Christian Religion; how that it being the only Scheme now extant of God's Contrivance and Appointment, in order to obtain eternal Life in an ordinary way, is set in a direct opposition to all Sin and Impurity; and therefore that it is most agreeable to the pure and simple Nature of God, and most adapted to the State and Circumstances of Rational Beings, which are made after the divine Pattern; and consequently, that these who are guilty of atrocious Sins, meriting exemplary Punishments, not only deviate from the express Laws of God, to which their Lives ought to be conformable, but in a manner divesting themselves of Humanity and Reason, they assume the Nature of brutish and savage Animals, at once declaring themselves Enemies to God and all good Men, to every thing which is Religious and Virtuous: Then I proceeded to shew to them the Source and Spring from which the depravity of Men proceeded, viz. the corruption of our Nature, commonly call'd Original Sin, whence all the Errors and Sins of our Life do proceed; but that they might not despair of obtaining Mercy from God, I shew'd to them the Remedy provided, how that by Faith in Jesus Christ, whom God had set forth to be a Propitiation through Faith in his Blood, they might shun eternal Wrath and Vengeance entail'd upon disobedience of the divine Law, and attain to eternal Life, however crying their Guilt had been, if they exercis'd a lively Faith upon the Son of God, attended with good Works, for Faith without Works is dead being alone; and because the time allow'd 'em in this World was too short for evidencing their Repentance by a habit of good Works, I desir'd them to supply that defect by holy Purposes and Resolutions; that if they had been to live any longer time in this World, they would become wholly now Creatures; that whereas formerly they had been the Servants of Sin unto Unrighteousness, they should become the obedient Servants of Righteousness unto Holiness, which was all they could possibly do in the miserable Circumstances they were then in. I explain'd to them from the Eighth Commandment the great Evil and Mischiefs arising from Theft and Robbery, by which Practice one declar'd himself an Enemy to all Men, and endeavour'd, to his Power, the dissolution of human Society, and all good Order; thus reducing the World into the State of the most savage Animals, which are only set upon the Destruction of their Fellow Creatures, and having declar'd some things concerning the Christian Sacraments in general, from the xi Chap. of the 1st Epistle to the Corinthians, I particularly explain'd to them, that it was a Matter of the highest Importance rightly to understand the great Ends of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and to participate in the same, before they left this World, as being an assured Pledge of eternal Life to all them who truly believe in Jesus Christ as their only Saviour, and sincerely repent of all their Sins, particularly of those crying Sins, which in an especial manner disturb their Minds, as being the immediate Cause of the Misfortunes and Calamities which had befallen them, &c. While these and many other useful Instructions were given them, they all appear'd to be very attentive, and devout in time of Worship, and such of 'em as could read made their Responses regularly, and (as in Charity could be judg'd) with abundance of seriousness, particularly William Bourn alias Burn , entertaining no hopes of Life, was very Penitent, and seem'd to be mightily affected both at Prayers and Exhortations. William Still , John Hutchins , and John Murrell , were careful to Read and Pray frequently in the Hold, for the good of their own Souls, and instruction of their Fellow Prisoners, who (excepting James Cherry who could not see to read much by Candle-light because of a Weakness in his Eyes) could not Read. Upon Thursday the 23d of June, the Report of the above Seven Malefactors under Sentence of Death was made to his Majesty in Council, when William Still , for stealing a silver Tankard val. 8 l. John Hutchins , for stealing a Brown Gelding val. 50 s. and John Thomson , for stealing a Bay Gelding val. 6 l. receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve; the remaining four, viz. William Bourn alias Burn , William Hollis , John Murrel , and James Cherry were ordered for Execution. Upon Thursday at Night, the Dead Warrant coming to the Prison; then these who were included in it seeing that no hopes of a Reprieve could be any more entertain'd, began to double their Diligence in Preparations for Death, and to apply themselves with the utmost intenseness to think upon their latter End; which was easily discover'd when I visited them in Chapel next Morning, Bourn and Cherry shedding Tears in great plenty, and all of them appearing to be very devout and concern'd both in time of Prayers, and such Exhortations as were then given to direct them after what manner they might most profitably spend the few remaining Hours of their Lives. On Sunday the 26th of June, a Reprieve came down to Newgate for James Cherry , one of the four ordered for Execution, who was condemn'd for breaking and entering the House of William Gill . I now proceed to the Account of the remaining Three. WILLIAM BOURN alias BURN , late of the Parish of St. Botolph without Bishopsgate , was indicted, found guilty, and sentenc'd for feloniously and privately stealing, in the Shop of Robert Lovell , 4 Snuff-boxes val. 10 l. 8 silver Medals val. 3 l. a gold tooth-pick Case val. 4 l. 6 pair of gold Buttons val. 5 l. 8 stone Studs set in gold val. 4 l. 5 diamond Rings val. 14 l. 20 pair of stone Ear-rings val. 6 l. 8 gold Lockets val. 4 l. 23 pair of gold Ear-rings val. 12 l. 64 gold Rings val. 40 l. 2 Cornelian seal Rings val. 5 l. 4 strings of Pearl for Necklaces val. 3 l. 8 smelling Bottles val. 3 l. 6 gold enamel'd Rings val. 3 l. 4 stone Rings val. 10 s. a Picture of a Man's Head set in gold val. 3 l. 5 watch Chains val. 30 s. 5 silver scissar Cases, 5 silver needle Cases, 5 silver spunge Boxes, and other Things, the Goods of Robert Lovell , on the 17th of May. William Bourn alias Burn , as he said, 18 Years of Age, born at Wicklow , was descended of honest Parents, and had People of good Credit to his Relations in that Country. In his younger Years he was put to School, but was obstinate and would not learn, so that he had quite forgot any thing which he was taught, when at School, and could not read. He said, that he liv'd always in good friendship with his Parents, whom he had not disoblig'd or disobey'd at any time in an extraordinary manner, only they were griev'd that he could not learn to read and write. When of Age, he was put Apprentice to a Hatter in the City of Dublin , to whom he serv'd out his Time with approbation; and in a very short time after he had his Freedom, he came to London , for insight in his Business, where he had not been but about two Months, when he committed the Robbery for which he died. He said, that in the preceeding course of his Life, he had liv'd very soberly; that he never was addicted to any notorious Vices; that he never had been guilty of Theft or Robbery, excepting that for which he died; and that he study'd the knowledge of the Christian Religion, going to Church in a regular manner, and having once taken the Sacrament, I told him, that his case was so much the better, if he was not a notorious Sinner in his former Life; he said, that he spoke as a dying Man, having no expectations of a Reprieve; which, considering the greatness of his Crime, he could not entertain any hopes of. I exhorted him to repent sincerely of all his Sins, particularly of the great Sin of Theft and Robbery, whereof he was convicted; by the commission of which, untill renew'd again by a deep Repentance, the former innocency of his Life would be of no avail to him; he said, that he repented of that heinous Sin, and heartily begg'd pardon of God, and Man for it, particularly, Mr. Lovell whom he had so much injur'd; and that the afflictions he underwent upon that account were most deserving, his Crime having been a singular breach of divine and humane Laws. Being ask'd, what mov'd him to commit such a Robbery? he said, that it was not want, he having been in very good Business since he came to London ; neither was it any inclination or intention of his own to betake himself to that wicked way of Life; but it was bad Company he met with in his Lodgings, of young lewd Women, who induc'd or advis'd him to set about Robbing or Thieving; as the readiest way to get Money, to spend with them in the height of Profusion and Prodigality. This is a warning to young inconsiderate People, as they tender their own Prosperity, to shun such wicked and naughty Company. He appear'd to be a young Man of a good natural Temper, and to have some disposings to virtue, but to have been corrupted by bad examples or advice. He had more Knowledge of the principles of Christianity, than what is commonly found in them who are altogether illiterate. While under Sentence, for some Days he could not come to Chappel, because of a violent Sickness, which reduc'd him to great weakness of Body: When he came to Chappel, he appear'd still to be in a very serious devout frame, and to be very tender hearted and penitent for all his Offences. He lamented much the Disgrace his ignominious Death might be to his nearest Kindred and Relations; and particularly, the great Offence he had given to a young, virtuous Wife, whom he left at Dublin, without acquainting her with his Intention of going to London . He was in great Agony and Perplexity. I exhorted him to comfort himself in God, and with the promises of the Gospel through Christ, to give over all thoughts of this World, to set his affections on things above, where Christ sits at the right Hand of God; and that if he forgave all Men the Offences done him, as he expected forgiveness from God: In the first place begging pardon of God for Christ Sake, for all his Sins; and then of all them whom he had offended; that this was the readiest way to die in the Lord. He said that he died in Peace with all the World; begging all those whom he had offended pardon, particularly his poor afflicted Wife; and expecting Salvation through the Mercy of God in Christ Jesus his only Saviour. JOHN MURREL , was Indicted for stealing a brown Mare, val. 8 l. the Goods of Jonathan Wood , Oct. 9. John Murrel , as he said, 45 or 46 Years of Age, descended of honest Parents in Yorkshire , had Education at School, suitable to his Station, and could read and write pretty well, and understood the principles of Religion indifferently. He follow'd Country-Business of Tillage and Pasturage , having farm'd in Yorkshire a Grazing room, for which, as he said, he paid near 100 l. per Ann, and dealt in Horses and Cattle to a considerable value. He married a virtuous Woman in the Country, with whom he got a considerable Sum of Money, and who bare to him several Children, with whom she still lives in the Country upon some little thing of her own. He kept House with his Wife and Children for several Years, but prov'd a bad Husband, and prodigally squander'd away his Wifes Fortune; and at last failing in his Business, he left his Wife in discontent and came to London , where (as he confess'd) falling in with bad Company, he married, or liv'd as if he had been married with another Woman, giving out that his true Wife was dead; which she getting account of, she was so perplex'd and troubl'd, that she was like to die of Grief; yet desirous to reclaim her Husband from such a wicked course of Life, she sought after him, till she found him, but he to her Face denied her to be his Wife, obliging his Son to deny her for his Mother, when she ask'd him, am not I your Mother? the Boy, out of fear or by perswasion of his Father, said, you're not my Mother, I do not know you, upon which the poor Wife was forc'd to go away oppress'd with Grief and Sorrow. I told Murrel, that however little he might think the Crime for which he died, yet God's just Vengeance had now overtaken him, for the Cruelty and Barbarity he had us'd to his Wife and Children, in deserting them, and taking up with another Woman, who, to be sure, was not comparable to his own Wife, either for virtue or honesty. I press'd him most earnestly to repent heartily of such a dissolute Life, otherwise he could not expect that God would forgive him; admonishing him also of his Dissimulation, in formerly denying that he had been a wicked Liver, and how dangerous a thing it was to enter upon Eternity with a Lye in his Right Hand; for how could he appear before the God of Truth who hateth Liars, whose Portion, if they do not sincerely repent, is in that Lake which burneth with Fire and Brimstone for ever. I urg'd him also to make an ingenious Confession of his Sins, which is one condition of our obtaining Mercy from God, as the wise Man informs us, He that covereth his Sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have Mercy, Prov. xxviii. 13. And that as we ought to confess our Sins chiefly and in the first place to God, so where the Offence and Scandal is also given to Man, especially when we can make him no other Reparation for the Injury done to him; we ought also to confess the Crimes committed against one another, according to the Advice of St. James, Jam. v. 16. Confess your Faults one to another, and pray one for another, &c. He said, that he did not leave his Wife and Family till he was afraid of being imprison'd for Debt. I ask'd him why he conceal'd such notorious Wickedness, being to die so very soon, when the concealing of these things could be of no avail to him, but that now being discovered by others he could not deny 'em? I suppose that by this time the conscience of his Guilt came fresh in his Mind, for he wept most bitterly, and confess'd himself to have been a very great Sinner, and very much lamented the keeping of bad Company, which had occasion'd his living dissolutely, and, for a considerable time in the Sin of Uncleanness. As to a Man in Town, who said that he had run away with a Mare of his about two Years ago; he said that he borrow'd the Mare from that Man, carry'd her off and sold her, because she was his own Mare, which he had sold to the other Man about two or three Months before he borrow'd her, but that, for what he remember'd, never any thing at all having been paid for her, he thought fit to dispose of her as if she had been still his own; as to the Man's pursuing after him through the most part of England and Wales, he said he knew nothing of it, for he never saw him again till in Newgate. He complain'd much that his Son, and nearest Relations came not to see or visit him, and that they did nothing for him. I told him, that in that very thing he might read his Sin in his Punishment; since as he had unjustly and cruelly deserted his Family, so now God in his just Providence had brought things about in so wonderful a manner, that some of his nearest Relations slighted and neglected him in the height of Calamity and Poverty; the Truth of this he own'd, and hoped, that though all Men had forsaken him, yet God, who is the helper of the Helpless, would stand by and have Mercy on him. Murrel confess'd the Justice of his Sentence; he own'd that God in justice had afflicted him for the preceeding Wickedness of his Life; he declar'd himself truly penitent for all his Sins, particularly the Crime for which he died, and his heinous Sin of deserting his Wife and Family, and passing such a wicked Course of Life, in the worst of Company, which had prov'd his Ruin; he denied that he had practis'd the stealing, or running away with Horses at any time, excepting the Horse at Newcastle Fair , for which he suffer'd: He died in the Faith of being sav'd only by the Mercy of God, thro' the merits of Jesus Christ his Saviour, and in Peace with all Mankind. WILLIAM HOLLIS , of St. James's Westminster , was indicted for breaking and entering the House of John Mattison , and stealing from thence 140 silver Buckles val. 5 l. the Goods of Samuel Ashmelay , on the 23d of April last, about the Hour of 9 in the Night, and for the said Crime he was convicted and found guilty by the Jury. William Hollis , as he said, 16 or 17 Years of Age, was born in Portugal while the British Army was in that Country, his Father having been a Drum-Major of a Regiment there, gave him no Education, so that he could neither read nor write. His Father took him along with him, when he was young, wheresoever the Regiment went both by Sea and Land, he having been up the Mediterranean with the Fleet; but his Father dying 2 or 3 Years ago, he was left a poor miserable Boy, having no body to take care of him but a Mother-in-Law, whose Advices and Instructions he regarded not, but left her, and took himself to the cleaning of Shoes , and while he follow'd that Employment he fell in with bad Company, and got a habit of Gaming, Swearing and Drinking; which loose way of living made him covetous of Money, to prosecute a most licentious, disorderly, and wicked manner of Life. He was grosly ignorant of Religious Principles, and confess'd, that he had never thought seriously upon God, or what should become of him in a future State, and appear'd to be somewhat stupid and unconcern'd. He blam'd the Evidence in swearing more upon him than he took, as he affirm'd, he having only stolen 14 pair of Buckles, some of which were scarce of any Value, and turn'd the Key which was in the Room-door as he went in, and that he did not take it off a Pin, where it was hanging, as the Evidence swore; otherwise he said he never was guilty of Theft or Robbery. I told him, that it was needless to complain upon the Evidence, since he own'd the Fact, only with little difference of Circumstances which were not material, and that the Law upon commission of the Conviction for such a Crime, took away his Life. Upon this he own'd the Justice of his Sentence, adding, that he entertain'd not the least grudge against any Person. By frequently inculcating upon him the first principles of Christianity, he attain'd some little knowledge of Religion, and told me that he did what he could to make up his Peace with God, by praying that God would pardon all his Sins, for Christ's sake, and constantly with all seriousness concurring with the Worship of God, and taking diligent heed to all the Instructions and Exhortations which were given him, whether publickly in the Chappel or privately in the Closet. He also said that he omitted no opportunities of Devotion, and hearing good Books read in the Condemn'd-Hold by his Fellow Prisoners, and that, as he was directed, he frequently repeated the Belief, and the Lord's-Prayer. He declar'd that he expected Salvation, only upon account of the Merits and Sufferings of Christ Jesus, in whom he believ'd as his only Saviour; that he sincerely repented of all his Sins, particularly the Enormities of his Life formerly mention'd excepting which he had not been guilty of any other, and the Crime for which died; that he forgave all Men the injuries they had done him, as he expected forgiveness from God, and that he died in Communion of this Church. At the Place of Execution Mr. Murrell, adher'd to his former Confessions, but express'd himself, so as he thought the Crime none of the most heinous, for which he died. William Bourn alias Burn , said he had nothing to add to his Confessions already made, which were the largest and most ingenuous ever he had made at any other time, and that he died in the Communion of the Church of Rome . William Hollis advis'd all young People to beware of wicked Company, Gaming, and Swearing, which vices were his Ruin, when but a Child for Age, having been disobedient to his Mother-in-Law, who was always ready to give him good advices, and who never knew of any of his vicious Practices of Thieving, &c. he having altogether deserted her House and Company, more than a Year before his Death. All of them, to appearance, died very penitent for their many Sins. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Minister at Newgate . London ; Printed by JOHN APPLEBEE in Black-Fryers .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and dying Words of the Malefactors, who were executed at Tyburn, on Friday the 22d of this Instant August, 1729. BY Virtue of his Majesty's Commission of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, for the City of London and County of Middlesex: On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, being the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th of July, 1729, in the Third Year of His MAJESTY's Reign. Before the Rt. Honourable Sir ROBERT BAYLIS , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Rt. Honourable the Lord Chief Baron Pengelly; the Honourable Mr. Justice Reynolds; the Honourable Mr. Baron Thompson, Recorder of the City of London; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Raby, Deputy Recorder; and other of His Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex. Five Men, viz. Thomas-James Grundy , Joseph Kemp , Benjamin Wileman , James Cluff , and John Pantry ; and two Women, viz. Hannah Hartley , and Susannah Frazier , were by the Jury found Guilty of capital Offences, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. Of them, James Cluff having been convicted upon a Special Verdict, after that he had been acquitted in a preceeding Sessions, for the Murder of Mary Green , was executed on Friday the 25th of July last, for the said Murder, at which Time his last Confessions were publish'd: Hannah Hartley , and Susannah Frazier , having pleaded their Bellies, and a Jury of Matrons being impannell'd, both of them were found Pregnant, and with Quick Child. The other Four, while under Sentence, were instructed in the fundamental Article of all Religion, how that it is necessary for us to believe, that God is, and that he is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek him. I show'd them that it hath been always the Sentiment of all Men and Nations, that there is an infinite supreme Being, whom we call God, who created and in his Providence preserves all Things; and that this innate persuasion or instinct, could never by the utmost gigantick efforts of a few Sacrilegiously-wicked Men, be eras'd out of the minds of Mankind; ye, that on the contrary, the Consciences of those ungodly Sinners never fail to fly in their own Faces, and to excite in their Breasts the infernal Torments even in this Life, because of their daring attempts against God and Heaven. Then I seriously press'd upon them to believe in Christ the Son of God, equal to the Father, the true Messias, and the only Saviour of Sinners, by whom alone we can be saved from the Guilt and Power of Sin, since there is not Salvation in any other; for there is none other Name under Heaven given among Men, whereby we must be saved. From Acts 3. 19. Repent ye therefore and be converted; that your Sins may be blotted out, when the times of Refreshing shall come from the Presence of the Lord. I exhorted them to a sincere and hearty Repentance for all their Sins, and particularly those of a more heinous Nature, which (no doubt) perplex'd their Consciences, and in an especial Manner, for the great Sin of Theft and Robbery, for which they were then suffering so much Shame and Sorrow. I advis'd them to partake in Christ's Death and Sufferings, in the Blessed Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, from those Words, This do in Remembrance of me, St. Luke 22. 19. &c. While these, and many such exhortations were made use of, as they were in Chappel, they were attentive, and those of them who could read made regular Responses. Grundy who was young and inconsiderate, at some times did not seem to be duely affected in his Devotion. Wileman always behav'd himself modestly and seriously. Kemp was Sick almost the whole Time they were under Sentence, and for several Days he appear'd like unto one at the point of Death, and was so deaf that he could scarce hear any thing; when I visited him, he desir'd me to Pray by him; and having recover'd some short time before his Death, he gave regular attendance in Chappel. While Wileman was Sick, he profest a deep Repentance, and earnestly desir'd to receive the Sacrament. Pantry was Sick most of the Time, and behav'd himself with apparent Devotion, both in Publick and Private. Some Days before the Dead Warrant came down to Newgate, some of their Friends who were allow'd to Visit them, found means to convey to them some Implements or Tools, fit for breaking the Prison. This they attempted and succeeded so far, as to break through the Ceiling and Brickwall of Wileman's and Kemp's Cells, and to make two large Holes above the Doors of the Cells; and in the Day time, when they had an opportunity in going from one Cell to another to speak together, between Chappel Time, they had loos'd one of the large Free-stones, where it looks out to Phoenix Court. This design was prevented by a discovery upon Sunday Morning the 17th of August, upon which, Wileman, Kemp and Grundy were remov'd to the old Condemn'd Hold and stappl'd down: It is the Opinion of many, if they had not been Interrupted, that upon Monday Morning by One or Two o'Clock, all the Three would have got off. Upon Monday, the 18th of this Instant August, the Report was made to the Queen's Majesty in Council, of the four Prisoners under Sentence of Death in Newgate, when John Pantry of St. John Hackney , convicted for feloniously stealing a brown Gelding, value 3 l. the property of William Stokes , the 9th of June last, receiv'd her Majesty's most gracious Reprieve; the remaining Three, viz. Thomas James Grundy , Joseph Kemp , and Benjamin Wildman , were order'd for Excution. Thomas James Grundy of St. Botolph's Aldgate , was Indicted for Burglary, in breaking into the House of Samuel Smith , in the Night Time, with an intent to Steal, on the 31st, of May last. The Prosecutor depos'd, that his Window was broke open between the Hours of 11 and 1 o'Clock, and he being call'd up by the Neighbours, found the Prisoner up his Chimney, standing upon the Pole that the Pot-hangers were on. The Prisoner had nothing to say in his Defence, but that he was invited by one who said that he lodg'd in the House, to stay all Night with him, but that having let him in, his Friend went off, and he saw and knew him no more; this was look'd upon as a Newgate Plea, and the Jury found him Guilty of the Indictment Death. Thomas-James Grundy , as he said, about 18 Years of Age, descended of mean Parents, who were willing to have given him such Education at School, as they were able, but from his Childhood, he was of so wicked and perverse a Disposition, that he would be taught nothing at all, which was the Occasion of his being grosly Ignorant of religious Principles, and by Consequence, unacquainted with Devotion, or any thing that's Good and Virtuous. He own'd, that there was not a more abandoned Wretch of his Age to be found, having wholly given himself up to the Devils Service, and to commit all Manner of Wickedness with Pleasure. When he was fit for Business, his Father taught him his own Trade of Weaving , which he follow'd at some Times, when he pleas'd, but seldom was he found in so good a Disposition: For he said, that he could not remember when he commenc'd Thief, having been naturally of a vile avaricious Temper, coveting every thing he saw, or could get his Fingers on. He began with picking and stealing all little things that came in his way, and when about 12 Years of Age, he apply'd himself to House-breaking, which he follow'd close for the 6 last Years of his Life. He did not break Houses in London, but in Hampstead , Highgate , Hackney , and other neighbouring Villages about the Town. He it was who first put Kemp and Wileman upon the Design of breaking the Prison, for he said, that he was so Expert in digging through Walls, that by the Help of some small Tools, the strongest Wall, either of Brick or Free-stone, could not keep him in. He acknowledg'd, that although he was young in Age, yet he had been an old, yea, a most presumptuous Sinner, having accustomed himself to nothing but wicked Practices, from the time that he could discover his right Hand from his Left. He was addicted to Whoring, Drinking, Swearing, Blaspheming, Gaming, and Prodigally squandering what Money or Goods he got upon the pillaging and robbing of honest People. I endeavour'd what I could to instruct him in the first Principles of Religion, for he had been of such a dissolute Life, and his Mind had been so fix'd upon Villainy, that he knew very little, if any thing, of God or Christ. I exhorted him in many Words, to fly from the Wrath to come, by repenting of his Sins, and making Peace with God through Christ. When he knew himself to be included in the Dead Warrant, he wept bitterly, and said, that it was not for fear of Death, but because he was afraid of his Soul being thrown into the Pit of Destruction and eternal Misery. I advis'd him to rely upon the Mercy of God, which is infinite. He said, that he was heartily sorry and griev'd for his most abominably wicked Life, for which he begg'd Pardon of God and Man; he declar'd that he believ'd in Christ, through whose Merits and Sufferings he hop'd to be sav'd, and that he freely forgave all Injuries, as he expected Forgiveness from God. Joseph Kemp , of St. Botolphs, Aldgate , was indicted for Burglariously breaking and entering the Dwelling-house of Sarah Piccard , in the Night time, and feloniously stealing thence, 36 Gold Rings and Stone Rings, 3 Silver Watches, several Pieces of Silver Plate, and divers other Goods of a considerable Value, the 11th of June last. He was a second time indicted, for Burglariously breaking and entering the House of James Wood , in the Night Time, and stealing divers Goods, the 7th of February last. Joseph Kemp was a third time indicted of St. James's Westminster , for Burglariously breaking and entring the House of Mrs. Mary Paget , in the Night time, and stealing thence Plate and other Goods, to a great Value, the 20th of March last. Sarah Piccard depos'd, that her House was fast shut between 10 and 11 o'Clock, and was found broken open about 5 in the Morning; and that one Kemp, a Relation of the Prisoner's, had found that an Augre, and a strong short Knife left in the Yard, were the Prisoner's. Mr. Kemp depos'd, that the Prisoner had shown him the Knife. Joannah Kemp and Jonathan Hoskins , confirm'd this Evidence. And Samuel Gerrard , a Constable , depos'd, that when (with the two preceeding Witnesses in his Company) he found several of he Goods of Mrs. Piccard's in the Prisoner's House, he then said that he committed the Robbery by himself, without the assistance of any Body. He had nothing to the Purpose to alledge in his Defence. John Knap , an Accomplice, whose Evidence was confirm'd by other Circumstances, clearly prov'd the other two Indictments. The Jury found him Guilty of all the three Indictments. Death. Joseph Kemp , about 24 Years of Age, born in Holbourn , of mean Parents, who got him educated in reading and writing, and instructed in Christian Principles, at a publick School. When of Age, he was, by his Parents, and those who had the Care of his Education, put out Apprentice to a Glazier , with whom he serv'd out his Time with Approbation. His Parents (as he said) afterwards set him up in a Shop, and gave him 60 l. to enable him to carry on his Affairs; but after all could be done for him, his falling in with bad Company prov'd his speedy Ruin. For he was greatly in Love with a common Woman of the Town, and altho' he knew that she kept Company with two Men that past for her Husbands, he married her, who in a very short Time pawn'd and sold off all his Goods, and when all was gone, betaking herself to thieving and robbing, she was at last taken and committed to Gaol. When Kemp visited her in the Prison, he gave her what Money he had; and when he told her that he knew not how to get any more, she curs'd and swore at him, and bid him go and knock down People in the Street, or go and rob Houses, and carry off Money or Goods, for Money she wanted, and Money she must have. He passionately lov'd her, and being void of the Fear of God, he provided himself with proper Instruments, and then betook himself to House-breaking got her out of Prison, and when done, he gave her a great Quantity of stollen Plate, which she dispos'd off, and spent it upon other Men. At last she was taken up again, and transported for felonious Practices, and then being out of his Sight, he quickly marry'd another Woman, who was try'd with him for the chief Burglary of which he was convicted, and acquitted. By the time of his second unlawful Marriage, he had lost all Credit, and had no Business, but liv'd wholly by robbing and House-breaking, in which way of Trade he had acquir'd no small Dexterity. He own'd, that for 2 or 3 Years past he had liv'd a very wicked, sinful and irregular Life; and particularly, that he committed the three Burglaries of which he was convicted, that he had been a most abandon'd Wretch, void of the Fear of God, and his Thoughts intirely taken up in contriving and putting in Practice his wicked Devices. He did not seem to have been naturally of a bad Disposition, but as he was of too easy a Temper, and in a Manner bewitch'd with the Allurements of that wicked Woman, whom he first marry'd, he was easily carry'd off and led aside to comply with her hellish Counsel. When the Dead Warrant came out, he cried, and wrung his Hands very much. I exhorted him to take Courage, and not to dispair of the Mercy of God which is infinite; I advis'd him to confess all his Sins, and to mourn bitterly over them before God, for Whosoe confesseth and forsaketh his Sins shall find Mercy, but he who hideth his Sins shall not prosper, Pro. 28. 13. I desir'd him to resolve against all Sin, and to dedicate himself to God, since he had been guilty of breaking his baptismal Vows in such a notorious Manner, by sinning against so much Light and Knowledge, against so many Vows and Resolutions to the contrary. He confess'd, that he was one of the chief of Sinners; and declar'd, that he was Sorry for his having offended so good and gracious a God, and that he had prov'd a Scandal to his Fellow Creatures, for which he heartily begg'd Pardon of God and all the World; that he believed in Christ, through whose Blood and Merits he hoped to be saved, and that he died in Peace with all the World. Benjamin Wileman , of Pancrass , was indicted for assaulting William Hucks , Esq ; on the Highway, and taking from him a Gold Watch, Chain and Seals, Val. 24 l. and one Guinea, the 30th of December last. He was a second Time indicted, for assaulting Wm. Bridges , Esq ; on the Highway, and taking from him a Sword, a Hat, a Pocket Book, and a Bank Note of 20 l. the 17th of December last. The Prosecutor depos'd, that he believ'd Wileman to be the Person who robb'd him. John Doyle , an Accomplice, depos'd, that he and Wileman went out in Company and committed the Robbery on Mr. Hucks, told several Particulars that happen'd, and that he gave Wileman 5 Guineas and a half for his Share of the Gold Watch, &c. 'Squire Bridges depos'd, that he was robb'd of the Things mention'd in the second Indictment. John Doyle depos'd, that he and Wileman committed this Robbery also. Elizabeth Jones depos'd, that she met the Prisoner and Doyle in Bedford Row , that both of them were Booted and Spurr'd, and very Dirty, and that they show'd her the Bank Note, to which she swore to when it was shown her. Arrabella Manning depos'd, that the Prisoner and Doyle giving her a Dram in a Shop in Drury-Lane , one of them drop'd a Paper, and taking it up he said, the Loss of that would be the Loss of 20 l. this being about 8 or 9 o'Clock at Night, the same Day the Robbery was committed. He objected against the Evidence of Doyle, Jones, and Manning, and call'd some Persons to his Character; but both the Facts being plainly prov'd to the Satisfaction of the Jury, he was found guilty of both Indictments. Death. Benjamin Wileman , 34 Years of Age, of honest Parents in the City of Dublin , had Education at School in reading, writing, and cyphering, to fit him for Business, and was instructed in the Principles of our holy Christian Faith. When of Age, his Father bred him to his own Trade of a Taylor , and when he was wearied of following his Business, he listed himself in a Regiment in Ireland , and serv'd in the Army there 12 Years. Some Years ago he came over to England, and (as he said) liv'd by following his Trade. He confess'd that he was a Man of a very dissolute Life having been addicted to Whoring, Drinking, Gaming, and Swearing; and that he spent almost all the Money he could earn, in a vicious way of Living, and in the worst of Company; and he own'd that the Judgment of God had justly overtaken him, for such a notorious wicked Course of Life. He reflected on Doyle the Evidence, and said that he was taken up by him out of Spite, because he threaten'd to take up a third Person for a capital Crime, against whom he had Proof. He deny'd the Facts of which he was convicted, but own'd himself to have been a most notorious Sinner in other Respects, and that therefore his Afflictions were deservedly brought upon him, as a visible Punishment from Heaven, for his Disobedience to Gods Laws, his neglecting his Worship and despising his Ordinances. Under his Misfortunes he always profess'd a deep Repentance, and a hearty Sorrow for a mispent Life. He declar'd, that he believ'd in Christ, that he was a true Penitent for his Sins and that he forgave all the World, as he expected Forgiveness from God. All the three died in the Communion of this Church. Joseph Kemp desir'd me to Print the following Letter, which he gave me in the Chappel yesterday Morning just as he was going into the Cart to Execution, which is as follows, viz. Good People, MY Father and Mother brought me up tenderly and Honestly, and always gave me good Advice, whilst I was under their Care; they put me Apprentice to a Glasier , my Master not being so careful of me, as he ought to have been; I took to ill Courses, and married before my Time was expir'd, to a Woman, that brought me to this untimely End; for she could not Live upon what I got at my Trade, and out of my over fondness of her, I did whatever she requir'd, or requested of me; at length she was taken up for some Fact, and Transported. Then I married a second Wife, and she was as Good, as the other was Bad, and she would do any thing to help to support me, that I might not commit any Wickedness; but I could not take her Advice, but still run on in my wicked Course of Life, till I was overtaken in my Folly; for if we think our selves safe in the committing of Sin, God will certainly find such out, because, he is just, and will punish accordingly. This my miserable End, I wou'd have all take warning by, and that they follow not the Devices of this World, the Snares whereof, are apt to lead Men into evil Courses, unless they endeavour to shun them, and seek the Grace of God, to assist and enable them for that effect. I offer my Prayers to God for the Good of all Men, and ask Pardon of God for my evil Doings, and Forgiveness of all whom I have wrong'd, and particularly the Forgiveness of God to those, who have sworn against my Life. I beg Reflections pass not upon my Wife, for I declare, whatever Wrongs she may have committed, was thro' my Perswasions, of herself inclinable to Good. I would lastly request, That the Follies and Vices which have brought me to this untimely End, may not by any Means be a Cause to afflict my grievous Parents, both Father and Mother: but would have all to consider, when ever they are persuaded to any Manner of Ways, tending to their Ruin, they would likewise remember to call upon God to help and assist them, in shunning such, and all other wicked Courses. Good People, pray for me, that God may receive me through his Mercies, which I trust he will. JOSEPH KEMP . Newgate , Aug. the 22d. 1729. At the Place of EXECUTION. Thomas-James Grundy , wept bitterly when he came to the Place of Execution, and said, that he had been a most wicked and perverse Boy, that he had been guilty of a great deal of Mischief, as breaking open of Houses, and robbing People of their Goods or Money, for which he begg'd Pardon of God and Man. He own'd his Sentence and Punishment to be most Just. Benjamin Wileman deny'd the Facts for which he dy'd, reflecting on the Evidence who had been an Accomplice; that he had appear'd against him, in order to screen another Person from being brought to Justice; he also spoke of a Person, who (as he said) had first deliver'd him up to Justice, contrary to his Promise, which, he said, he freely forgave him, and all the World. They all appear'd very Penitent and concern'd, and joyn'd fervently in Prayer and singing of Psalms. Wileman's and Kemp's Wives went up to the Cart, just before they were ty'd up, and very Lovingly and with many Tears embrac'd and took leave of their Husbands. They all left the Stage, crying out, God have Mercy upon us, and Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . London Printed by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Black-Fryers .

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THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE Condemned Criminals IN NEWGATE, Who were Executed On Wednesday, the Sixth of May, 1685. VIZ. Samuel Smith , John Davyes , Peter Roach , Edward Gardner , James Latchford , William Cottle , William Morris , David Antholick , Thomas Blank , Gabriel Sheires , William Peddington , James Burden , Robert Elton , Elizabeth Ellis , with Richard Hallsey , the late Keeper of White-Chappel Prison . The rest are Reprieved. Together with their LAST Dying WORDS Before their Execution at TYBURN. IT is very deplorable, That after frequent and publick Examples of Justice upon Malefactors, there should be such a confluence of obdurate Criminals condemned at the Sessions in the Old-Bayly, held on Wednesday, Thursday, the 29th, and 30th of April, as also on Friday, May 1. last past, there being then 23 persons sentenced to Death, for Notorious Crimes, some of which would not take warning, though they had received sparing mercy before. Thus that Character which the Prophet Isaiah mentions, is verified in these Offenders, viz. Let Favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will they not learn Righteousness. Also that of Zephaniah, Chap. 3. ver. 5. Every morning the just Lord brings his judgment to light; he fails not therein, in giving frequent warnings against Sin, yet the unjust know no shame: But whosoever being often reproved, hardens his heart, past shall fall into mischief, and that suddenly, Prov.29. II. The Ordinary visited the condemned Prisoners On Saturday, and spent much time with them, to awaken them from their security; and informed them, that the day of their Execution would be speedier than they thought, because they presumed upon the hope of a General Pardon. The Ordinary therefore, took the more pains to prepare these Criminals for their death, because he was told, That it would be on Wednesday, and that few of them would escape; exhorting them to consider how sad their condition was, how sinful; and that if they trifled away their precious hours, in not making their Peace with the Supreme Judge, who is a consuming Fire to all obstinate Offenders, they could not but aggravate their sin and eternal misery, by rejecting the remedy of both, in not performing the Duties required of them, in order to a blessed Eternity. The Ordinary, after much exhorting of them prayed with them, To make them the more prepared for the solemn Observation of the Lord’s day: On which he preacht on the 17th of the Acts of the Apostles, Ver 30, 31. The times of this ignorance God winked at: But now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because be hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world in righteousness, by that man whom be bath ordained; whereof be hath given assurance to all men, in that be bath raised him from the dead. The Ordinary read Prayers, and preached twice on this Text, observing some of them to be very attentive, and seemingly much affected with both his discourses. In the Morning Sermon he acquainted them, that the first Clause of that Verse had been much perverted, to an extenuation of Sins of Ignorance, from the mistaking of the Phrase, God winked at the times of Ignorance; but the World in the Original, doth not import any careless Indulgence of Sins of Ignorance, but is a comparative Speech, signifying, that he did not so strictly animadvert, and, for the present, punish the Idolatry of the Athenians, he did not take sudden present punishment to extremity. Sins of Ignorance, under the darker dispensation of the Law, were comparatively overlookt, and passed by of God; but under the clear Revelation of the Gospel, to remain ignorant of God, and of the right way of Salvation, is no excuse not extenuation of such a willful neglect of the means of Grace, and the knowledge of God in Chirst; but rather indulgeth Sloth and Ignorance, is an aggravation of such sins which properly flow from it: The Apostle St. Paul affirms, That if the Gospel be hid from Sinners by a neglect to know their duty, so that they embrace not the terms and conditions of Salvation, such Sinners remaining willfully ignorant, are lost as to any wellgrounded hope of future happiness, and cannot escape the last Judgment of God. In the Afternoon of the Lords day the Ordinary Proceeded to the remaining parts of the Text, viz That God Now Commands all Men every where to Repent. Which Phrase doth not so properly signifie an Immediate Repentance without Delay, tho this may be Included: But is meant of the present clear, and more Urgent Tenders of Gospel Grace and Salvation by Christ: Whence he observed, that the first Covenant of Works being Broken, did not admit of any Repentance neither could the lapsed Sinner Effect any such frame in himself, so as to satisfie God’s offended Justice, Adams Apostacy, tho it did not blot out the knowledge of the Equity of Repentance, yet it had so disenabled him from working any such Disposition in himself, that he had neither any Capacity nor Encouragement therento, till the drawing of that Gracious Promise (included in the very Doom on the Serpent) That the Seed of the Woman, Christ Jesus Incarnate, by his Meritorious Death and Passion, which was the Bruising only of Heel of Christ’s Humane Nature, should Break the Serpents Head of Subtile malicious Power, against sinful Mankind. This Promise Melted down the Pride of his Heart, and softned the Hardness of it, inviting him to Repentance. Thus no Sorrow for Sin can be accepted without Respect to Christ’s infinite Satisfaction and the Believing Sinners sincere Application thereof. The Ordinary Refuted all Objections against Repentance, as if that were unsuitable to a Gospel State: then he opened the true Nature of it, wherein it differs from defective legal Sorrow, in all the Evangelical properties of it: Also having Exhorted the Prisoners to obtain it: among many Motives, he made use of such especially as are mentioned in the Text, which would be Tedious to rehearse, and dismist the Condemned Criminals, till Monday in the Forenoon, when he Visited again, and having largely Exhorted and Prayed with them, he desired them to give him some account of their Preparations for a Blessed Eternity. Some refused it with greater Obstinacy, than ever any did for nine Years past, as desperate and hardned in Wickedness, presuming they should be Pardoned, or being bold to venture into Eternal States, without any desire to be Instructed or prepared for it. These were observed to be greatest Criminals, and the most Obdurate, even rejecting all further counsel, or to give any account now they stood affected with what had before been given with much tenderness and Commiseration I shall now proceed to give some account of such who Voluntarily offered them selves to be directed by the Ordinary as unto the better clearing up of their fitness for Death and a future Judgment. First, Richard Maiden , Condemned for Felony and Burglary, upon the House of the Earl of Notingham, Stealing thence divers parcels of Cloths and other Things of a considerable Value, which were the proper Goods of one Mr. Carpenter, Servant to the said Earl of Notingham The Evidence was full and plain against the Prisoner, tho the endeavoured to evade it This Maiden was Born about 15 Miles from Derby Town: he wrought in Husbandry for a time, afterward entred himself a Servant to Squire Brooks in Oxfordshare , he lived with him of a Year, then falling Sick, when he Recovered, he went into the Service of the Lady Hambleton for halfa Year but leaving her service, he fell into Bad Company, and so came to Rob and commit the Burlary as aforesaid, for which he said he is very Penitent, and for all other Sins which Provoked God to leave him to himself, so as to incur this Infamous Sentence of Death Second, James Burden , was Condemned for Stealing nine Yards and an half of Velver from the Lord John oselstone , the Prisoner confess'd this Fact, as also the Burglary. The condemned Criminal was born in Cornwal , 23 years old, iving idly, came to London , where he hath been three years. He joined himself to bad Company, prophaned the Lord's Day, was addicted to Drinking, &c. confessing that God had justly suffer'd him to come to this shameful End. The Third, William Peddington , Condemned for flying from his Colours. He said, that he was born in Ireland , Apprentice to a BarberChyrurgion at first, but some time after, he married a Wife, she was in debt, and he also poor, Listed himself to be a Soldier ; but being discontented, he forsook his Colours, begging pardon of God and die King. The Fourth, Gabriel Sheires , Condemned for Felony. He cold the Ordinary that he was Reprieved and therefore it was needless to give him any account of the past course of his Life, or to declare what his preparations were for death. Fifth, Ralph Watson , was Condemned with the foresaid Richard Maiden , being found guilty of Felony and Burglary, &c. He said that he was Born in York-shire , was 19 Years of Age; that he had been at the Employment of a Taylor , but following bad Company, he was now too late convinced of the Mischeivous Effects thereof, yet despaired not of God's Mercy, but beleived, that upon his Repentance and Faith in Christ, he should be Eternally Happy. The Sixth Robert Elton , Condemned for Robbing Samuel Smith , the Evidence was strong against him. He was Born in Scotland , is 17 Years of Age. He was an Apothecary , but some cross Passages befalling him in his Employment; he came into England , where he hath remained, for a quarter of a Year. He Voluntarily confess'd that he had often broke the Sabbath; that he had been Disobedient to his Parents; that the Devil was very busie with him, to tempt him to other Sins. He denied not the Crime for, which he was Condemned, but much lamented with Tears his Manifold Provocations of God, yet hoped,that he had not utterly forsaken him, because that he had made all Sin Now as Odious to him, as at any time it had been Delightful I hope he was truly Penitent. Seventh, Thomas Blanke , was five times indicted for Stealing three Horses and two Mares, &c The Evidence was very clear against him. He was Born in Hounslow Aged 23 Years, by Trade a Butcher : He confess'd freely, that he had led a very ill Life, for which God justly suffered him to come to this untimely Death. He complained that he was not able to Pray to God, with that freedome and fervency as he desired,by reason of the terrour of his Approaching Death, yet he is now more willing to Die, because he hath a greater hope of God's Mercy in Christ: And desired the Ordinary to Pray in particular for his poor and weak Soul. Eighth, Edward Gardner , Condemned with David Antholick , for Robbing oh the Highway near Hide-Park , one Thomas Poynton . A Person joyned in the Robbery with these two affirmed that they with two others not yet Taken, Robbed the said Poynton: So the Evidence Was clear against him, David Antholick was Obstinate to the Ordinary for two days together, tho Prayer was made that God would soften his Heart. But Edward Gardner was very willing upon consideration at last to advise with the ordinary concerning his everlasting State. He is Aged 25 Years, He was Prentice to a Butcher , but his Master failing in his Estate, Gardner bore Arms in France , under my Lord Douglas: after that, in My Lord Cravats Regiment; but he left his Military Employment , by the Enticement of one John Collwood He faith that he hath not followed unjust Practices for above four or five Weeks, But that Collwood called him out of his Bed to Joyn with him in the Robbery for which Gardner how stands Corldemned: Yet he said, that be forgives Cell-wood that was the occasion of his Crime, and his Death upon it. He of his own accord confess'd that he had not kept the Lord's day, and that he had been an unclean Person, that he cannot pray as he ought and desires to do. He wept that he could not repent and believe as he desires, yet he doth his Best, and hopes that God will have Mercy on his Soul Ninth, James Latchford Condemned for Stealing. He was Born in Lancashire Aged 19 Years; He was Apprentice to a Master of a Ship , with whom he continued two Years: Then he joyned with ill Company. .His Father to divert him and reclaim him, took him into his Employment, which was Broad weaving, at which, Latchford continued for the space of three or four Years. He freely confess'd that he had Prophaned the Lord's Day; that he did not Pray that God would guard hini from Temptations to Sin. He said that he was addicted to Gaming and Swearing, yet he hopes that upon his Repentance, God will have Mercy on his Soul. And-he Prayes that the Lord would not only forgive him all his Sins, but change his Corrupt Nature, and make him fit for his Death. The Tenth John Davies Condemned upon full Evidence against him for Felony: He came into the Shop of one Margaret Dransfeild , and took a Bagg of Mony out of her Hand and run out at the Door. He was Born in St. Martins Parish , Aged 18 or 19 Years. He freely confessed that he had lived very Idly about the Streets; that he had been a Gamer at Dice and Cards; that he seldome Prayed; that he broke the Sabbath; that he had been a Swearer and Curser: Yet he hopes that he is now Penitent. The Ordinary asked him after Instruction, in the nature of true Faith and Repentance, whether he thought that his in particular was such. He gave some tollerable account, but said he could not well express himself, because he could not Read. Eleventh, Richard Hallsey , he said, that he was very well descended, but was not put forth timely to any Employment, and that his Mother marrying a second Husband, was prevailed upon by his Father in Law, to keep him from injoying some Estate of right belonging to him; this put him to his shifts, and induced upon him a difficulty how to sustain himself. He entred himself into his late Majesties Service , immediately after his Restauration, he was ingaged in Both Wars against the Dutch, he was afterwards a Souldier under the Prince of Orange for 3 years, he hath a Wife and Child now living, and for 2 years past, lived out of Employment, the reason he did so, was because he all that time depended on a Person, who promised to give or procure Employment for him, but that Person failing to do so, he was by long waiting, yet without any Success, brought much into Debt. He said, because he would not. disoblige the Person who promised him Employment, he sought not for any else-where, and this brought him into great streights. As to the Crime for which he stands Condemned, he affirmed now, as a Dying man, that Roach and Collwood came to his house, and two more with them; Solliciting him to Rob Mr. Henderson a Scotch-Minister, he acknowledges that they all Five walkt out together. But when the other Complices, went into Mr. Henderson’s House, he the said Hallsey ran away, and deserted them. So that he knows not what mischief they did in the House, neither did he share in any pair of the profit. He said that he had many convictions of his sinful State and course Of Life, before his Commitment to Newgate , but that since his lying there, which Was six weeks, the Lord was pleased much to work upon his Heart, so that he was attentive to the Ordinary in his Praying and Preaching. That he was very much affected. with two Sermons lately: Preacht on the 6. of the Rom and the 5.v. For as we have been planted into the likeness of Christ’s Death, So shall we be also planted into the likeness of his Resurrection. He Said those discourse furnished him with grounds of Comfort as preparatory for his Death. He said, that he had perished Eternally, if God had not forced him to Humiliation for his Ill spent Life, by this severe but Righteous dispensation; for he had been an old and great Sinner, and could not have any hope of seeing the Face of God, but by Christs Satisfaction; but Oh my wicked Heart, said he, with a very sorrowful interjection, tho I should live the years of Metbusalem, and my Humiliation extend as long, yet could it not wash out the Stain of the lease Sin. He said he hoped his peace was made with God, because he is freely willing to Dye the rather, least he mould turn to the Folly of Sinning afresh, which would provoke God to Condemne him Eternally. He said he had sweet rest, kit Night, for in the day time he found that God gave him Tears to bewaile his sinful condition, and he hopes his Repentance is real he said his thoughts did ramble m Praying, but he checkt them Upon my strictest observation of him, I do believe that he the said Mr. Richard Hallsey is a true Penitent, and thereby the Lord hath rolled away the reproch of his Death. His Prayer. Most Holy herd, Good and Gracious. Feverlasting and Blessed God, bmv Gracious art thou Lord God, Thou art agreat God, and a Merciful God and Thou hast done for me Thousand times more then I deserved; I confess I have been a great Sinner, and have done those things I ought not to have done, and lest undone what I ought to have done: Lord, help me strengthen my Faith every Minute more and more, those few Minutes I have to live, that when my Soul and Body parts, my Soul may ascend up to Heaven; and that be that shed his Blood for Sinners, may make my peace with God. Let my Sins be covered, forsake me mot, because of my Sins; I have been a great Sinner, I have offended against thy Holy Laws, I have humbly contest them all. Lord, for Christ Jesus sake, forgive me all my Sins; I have contest them upon my bended Knees: Grant that I may be a warning to others, that they may Spend their Sabbath better, walk uprightly and justly, and do nothing contrary to God’s Law: Lord, receive my everlasting Soul; Jesus, Keep me from the torment of Hell. One thing more I beg, Lord raise her friends, and give her Grace to undergo this trouble And now I part in peace, I have repented me of all my Sins, and for Christ Jesus sake enable, me with all things necessary this day, concluding this my imperfect Prayer, as Christ himself hath taught me, Our Father, &c Betwixt Ten and Eleven in the morning, the prisoners were put into several Carts at Newgate, who all seemed very penitent all the way they went; when they came to Tyburn Mr. Ordinary Prayed with them, and Sung a Psalm, after which they exhorted the standers by to take warning by their dismal and untimely Ends of the Effects of Sin, which had brought them to that fatal place. And then they all Prayed earnesstly by themselves, and desired the People to Pray for them, after which they were all Executed. Dated the 6th. day of May, 1685. Samuel Smith Ordinary . LONDON , Printed by George Croom , at the Sign of the Blue-Ball in Thames-Street , over against Baynard's Castle .1685.

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THE CONFESSION AND EXECUTION Of the Five Prisoners suffering at TYBURN On Fryday the16th of March 1676/7 VIZ. Thomas Sadler and William Johnson For a Burglary in the house of the Right Honourable the Lord High Chancellor of England, and stealing the Mace and two Purses. AND Francis Webb For a Burglary, and stealing of Clothes to a great Value. Matthew Gammond and Anthony Richoake For a Burglary in Clarkenwel Together with their penitent Behaviour in Newgate , since their Condemnation, and last Speeches at the place of Execution. The CONFESSION and EXECUTION of the Five Prisoners that died at TYBURN. AT the last Sessions of Oyer and Termineand Jayl delivery of Newgate , there were no less than Fifteen Mlefactors, that is to say, Nine men and Six women, Condemned to die; but by the gracious interposition of Royal mercie Ten of these miserable wretches were Reprieved; and is hoped they will spend the remainder of their lives, so unexpectedly restored to them after they had forfeited them by their own demerits, in repenting of their former evil Courles, and avoiding the same for the future, lest, returning like senseless Swine to their vomit, they bring themselves again into the same Pit of Destruction, and there be none to deliver them. Of these that now suffered, some had made themselves so infamously famous, as well by the multitude and daringness of their Crimes, as by their long continuance in them, and frequent escapes from Justice, thar some Account cannot but be expected abroad; how they behav'd themselves after Condemnation, and at the place of Execution, wherein we shall endeavour briefly to satisfie the Readers curiosity, as follows. Sadler, though during the time of his several Tryals (for the was arraigned on Three distinct Indictments this Session, and found guilty on two of them, and had been 14 times before this in Newgate) he carried himself very insolently; yet when brought to the Bar and ask'd what he had to say for himself, why Sentence of Death should not pass against him according to Law, in a much more modest and serious manner declared, That he look'd upon himself as a dead man; and therefore had nothing to say, save only to beg convenient time of the Court for preparing himself for Death; which he hoped their Charity would not deny to so sinful a Soul, Etc.When Sentence of Death was pronounced on him, he seem'd to be in a strange kind of Agony with the terrours of his condition, flinging his Hat one way and his Perriwig another, and wringing his hands in a lamentable manner. At the same rate he continued for some time in Prison, raging like a Wilde beast caught in a Trap, and vainly Shawing the greatness or stubboruness of his Spirit, rather than symptoms of Remorse or Contrition for his Offence. On the Lord's day, besides the public Exercises of Religion in the Chappel, he was visited by some Divines, whose Charity invited them to that trouble, and to take no small pains to convince him of the desperateness of his present estate, the wickedness of his past life, the shortness of his time, the necessity of speedy Repentance, the unspeakable and endless torments of Hall, Etc. which Christian Exhortation were prest home with such pious Zeal and holy Ardour, that 'tis well hoped, by the Co-operating Grace and Workings of that blessed Spirit which blows Where it listeth, and is pleased to call some even at the Eleventh hour, there was a deep sense and impression thereof made upon him Heart, to melt it down from that obdurateness to a more humble and penitent frame; so that he could not restrain the tears from over flowing his cheeks, and much bewailed his Condition, confessing what abundance of Robberies and Villanies he had been guilty of, never before discovered, Etc. His Companion Johnson was by Trade a Coach harness maker , a fellow well educated, of good understanding, and great natural parts: He had lived some time time in Holland , and spake both the Dutch and French Tongues: For some years past he has followed a loose way of living, and frequented ill Company, yet never was in Newgate before. He obstinately denid his being concern'd in the Burglary, or breaking open of my Lord Chancellor's house ; and when the Jury brought him in guilty, fell down at the Bar in a Swoon. After Condemnation no man could be more penitent, spending almost all these few remaining moments of his life in Prayers and Tears. Before his Tryal, having an excellent fancie, and a hand no less happy at Limning, he had drawn most lively on the wall of his Chamber in Newgate , a pair of Scales, and in one balance the Mace, and in the other Tyburn ; the last much over weighing the first: But since his Condemnation, he drew in one Scale the Gallows, in the other a Crucifix; the first mounted up by the greater weight of the last, and these lines under-written. as I have been informed. My Precious Lord, from all Transgressions free, Was pleas'd, in tender pity unto me, To undergo the Ignominious Tree. I Suffer justly; but his Sacrifice, I trust, shall make my groveling Spirit rise, And from the Gibbet mount the glorious Skies. At the Sermons on Sunday he behav'd himself very reverently, save onely now and then, in the anguish of his Spirit, he was ready to interrupt the Preacher with the loudness of his sighs and groans. The rest were for Burglaries, but had little remarkable to be observed in their behaviour. On Munday, and the days following, several Ministers came to bestow their Christine offices of Instruction, Information, and Consolation to all the Condemned wretches. Some of them, taken more up with thoughts of getting Reprieves and Pardons in this World, than making their Peace with God, or securing an Interest of Bliss in that which is to come, seem'd strangely negligent and unregardful of any thing that then could be said to them for the welfare of their Souls; others, though affur'd of unavoidable Death, according to their Sentence, endeavoured several ways to lull themselves to sleep in a senseless stupidity, and put away all thoughts of that dreadful hour. 'I was a sad things to see these poor Creatures how amaz'd and terrified they appeared with the apprehensions of Death and a future state, which 'tis to be seared they had never before considered seriously of one hour in their Lives: Now their long Sleeping Consciences awake with terrour, and set the sad Bead-roll of their multiplied Offences and Crimes before their faces, remembring each particular instance, and every aggravating Circumstance: They now finde the treachery and deceitfulness of Sin; that the Pleasures of the world are, at best, but fading Trifles, or gaudy Snares, that whilst they kiss they betray, and under pretence of delighting destroy us. The day appointed for their Execution was Fryday the 16March, they being, in Christian compassion, allow'd till that time to Fit and prepare themselves for the great work of their suffered. They spake very little at the place of Execution, but in general acknowledged the Justice of their Punishment, confessing what long and notorious Offenders, they had been; and desired all that were present at, or should hear of their shameful and untimely and, to avoid those wicked Course, and have a Care of Pride, Idleness, and Ill Company, which had been the great occasions that brought them to that destruction: And so after the usual Prayers and Offices customary on such sad occasions, suffered according to their Sentence.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, & Dying Words Of the FOUR MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN On Monday the 3d of JULY, 1749. BEING THE Fourth EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble Sir William Calvert , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER IV. For the said YEAR. LONDON Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.XLIX. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER, and TERMINER, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right honourable Sir WILLIAM CALVERT , Knight , Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; the Honourable Sir THOMAS DENNISON , Knt . the Honourable Baron CLIVE, Mr. Justice BIRCH, RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and other of his Majesty's Justices of OYER, and TERMINER, and Goal Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City of London, and County of Middlesex, at Justice Hall in the Old Bailey , on Thursday the 11th, Friday the 12th, Saturday the 13th, of April in the 22d Year of his Majesty's Reign; LAURENCE LEE , PETER MURPHY , JAMES PEN ROY , PATRICK HAYES , and JOHN ROGERS , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. LEE , and MURPHY , being of the Roman Catholick Persuasion, have been attended by a Romish Priest, according to the usual Custom; and HAYES , the Day after the Warrant for Execution came down, was at the Persuasion of his Aunt and the said Priest, induced to come in to die in that Persuasion; tho' he had before declared to me that no one should prevail with him so to do, in Presence of JOHN ROGERS the Day before. ROGERS seem'd sensibly affected with the Unhappiness of his sad Fate in this World, shewed great Marks of Repentance. On Wednesday the 28th Instant, the Report of five Malefactors was made by Mr. Recorder to his Majesty, when he was pleased to order the four following for Execution, viz. Laurence Lee , Peter Murphy , Patrick Hayes , and John Rogers , on Monday the 3d of July. His Majesty was pleased at the same Time to grant a free Pardon to James Penroy , it appearing that the Prosecutors had offered to make up the Affair for a Sum of Money, and some other favourable Circumstances. 1. LAURENCE LEE , and PETER MURPHY , were indicted for robbing John Delaport , on the King's Highway, near Islington , April the 4th . 3. PATRICK HAYES , was indicted, for that he with several others not yet taken, did break, and enter the dwelling House of Jane Frances , Widow , and stealing from thence one Linnen Pocket, value 6 d. three Iron Keys, value 6 d. one pair of Spectacles, value 6 d. and 5 s. in Money, the Goods of the said Jane, one Cambrick Handkerchief, value 3 s. and 9 s. in Money, the Property of Jane Edwards , Feb. the 8th . 4. JOHN ROGERS , was indicted for robbing Joseph Oates , and Mary Howard , in an open Field near the King's Highway, of six Pair of Linnen Sheets, Value 40 s. four Linnen Aprons, value 2 s. and other Things, the Goods of Charles Carnan , Nov. the 21st . 1. John Rogers , aged 24, was born near Honiton in the County of Devon , when young he left his Parents, and came to London with a Gentleman in Capacity of his Servant , with whom he remained several Years. The Gentleman, not intending to keep him as a Servant any longer, he says, would have bound him Apprentice to a Trade, but he would fix his Mind on nothing, unless being a Waterman , and in that Business he was employed for some Time; but afterward being prest into the Service of the British Fleet made three several Voyages to the Mediterranean. Upon the Conclusion of the late Peace, he was discharged the Service, and went to live with his Wife in Stepney , and some of his Neighbours and Lodgers reported him to have been a quiet harmless Fellow. But he has since fallen into bad Company, and deservedly paid for it with the Loss of his Reputation, and Life. His Confession is that with Respect to the Robbery for which he is to dye, he is certainly guilty in Fact, but that he never intended any such Thing, till he was overpersuaded by his Accomplices, but a little while before they met the Persons they robbed. And, he says, that one of the Accomplices, being a Witness against him at his Tryal laid to his Charge what he took upon himself to act when the Robbery was committed, but being better vers'd, and more knowing, he slipt his own Neck from the Halter, and put it about his (Rogers's.) He owns, he at last consented to assist in carrying the Plunder to their own Lodgings near White-chapel . However, he says being but young in the Practice of Thievery, his Mind seem'd to relent, and his Heart misgave him. While they were opening the Bundle to examine what they had got, he says, he declared his Remorse at robbing the poor People, who he concieved might perhaps be ruin'd and thrown into Prison, for having lost the Linnen, and not being in a Capacity to make it good; that after they had curs'd him for a Fool, and a chicken-hearted Fellow, he left the Room, seemingly resolved to have no Share of the wicked, and to him justlyfatal Bargain. But when they told him of fine Napkins, Sheets and other Linnen to the Value of 100 l. he was inticed to cast in his Lot among them, and to receive thereof his Portion. He says they were at a House together in London , and the other two his Accomplices. James Venters , and John Thorp , proposed taking a Walk towards Islington . They went from the three Pigeons in Golden Lane down Chick Lane , where Rogers, and Thorp changed Coats, and all three went to Clarkenwell- Green . When they come to Cold-Bath Fields , they loaded a Pistol, with Lead, and resolved to attack the first they met, who happened to be a single Person, whom they robbed of his Watch, and then went round again by Clarkenwell- Green . Going on by the backside of Sadlers-Wells Gate , he says, they saw the Man and Woman whom they robbed of the Linnen, coming along the Chalk-Hill Way : Having stay'd a considerable time in a Field waiting for their coming, as they came towards their Ambush, they pretended to be going to London, when Thorp stop'd them, and Venters on the Tryal said Rogers took the bundle off the Man's Back, but Rogers says Venters did, and it lay a considerble while on the Ground before they could determine who should take it up. At last Rogers took it upon his Back, but finding it very heavy, threw it down again, and having threatned the Woman, and beaten the Man, they made shift between them to carry their Booty over the Fields, till they came to a Ditch, where they untied it and made two of it, one of which Venters carried away, and Rogers the other, and went with them to one Merrit's. This Robbery was committed near seven Months before he was apprehended He cannot give a good Account of his Way of Life since that Time; yet he positively declared to the last, he was never before or since concerned in any such wicked Practises, but that his Accomplices enticed him to be aiding and assisting at the Time he never should have thought of such a Thing. At last they betrayed him, having led him into a Scrape, yet not only left him in it, but made use of it to ruin him. They sent Emissaries to him some Time before he was really apprehended, to sift him, and make an Advantage to themselves of it, who told him he was in an Information of a Robbery done at such a Time, they said they were come to secure him, but if he would come down five Guineas they would let him off, and he need fear no Danger: To which he replyed, he knew nothing of the Matter, and would not give them a Farthing. About ten Days or a Fortnight after, he was taken in a House at Stepney , by two Persons, who brought him to Clarkenwell Bridewell , and there had him kept in Custody a Fortnight more e'er they took him before a Justice of Peace to charge him with any Thing; then they had him to a neighbouring Justice, who committed him to the aforesaid Place. And he was removed to Newgate the Day before his Tryal, which prov'd justly fatal to him, as to this Life. He endeavoured by all the Arts he could to cover his having been a notoriusOffender; but he was too well known, to pass for a Novice in Thievery, and had it not been for Want of full Evidence, he must have met his Fate before now. However, he never would own that he had committed any Robbery besides what he dyed for, tho' Gaming, and Robberies are said by such, as knew him, to have been his constant Employ for some Time past; and every one almost is sensible, what is likely to be the Consequence of such Practises as these. If he had any more of these Tricks, he was very close, and determined to keep them to himself, as well as he could, he always pretended to be very Penitent, and appeared so to the last; Christian Charity obliges to hope, and wish, that he might really have been in earnest. 2. Patrick Hayes , aged 21, was born at Kilkenny , in the Kingdom of Ireland , of unhappy Parents, who sent him into the World, indigent and ignorant to the last Degree, tho' he says he laboured in Husbandry , and got his livelihood honestly for some Time in his native Country, but chooses not to say why he left it. He came up it seems about, four Years ago towards London , in order to seek Employ, and happened very luckily, (if he had made a good use of it) into Mrs. Jane Frances 's Family, at Farmham Court , Pancras . He was a weekly Servant Man there, and pretty well respected, but Lee and Murphy frequenting that Way, found him out to be a Country Man, and seeing him but ignorant, tho' perhaps then honest, went to Work to seduce him, and at length gain'd their Point, he told me Sunday Evening last, that they had been with him several Times, endeavouring to persuade him to the Fact, but he refused, till they got him from Home, and kept him in Liquor, and at last he agreed to the wicked Scheme. He was inticed, and went away from his Service, but Saturday the 14th of Jan. and the Robbery was done on the 8th of February. He says, that on that Day being overcome by their Solicitations, he went in Company with Peter Murphy , and Laurence Lee , and others to the aforesaid Farm, with an intent to rob, and plunder the House, having contrived the following Method; Hayes having made known to them their Servants usual Custom of feeding the Cattle early in the Morning, they resolved to be ready, and take that Season to enter the House, and accordingly lurk'd up and down about the House, till the Opportunity offered. As he was going out of his Mistresses House, betwixt three and four o'Clock, to serve the Cattle, Murphy and Hayes, and others went up to him in the Yard; and they secured is Lanthorn presented a Pistol to him, and ordered him not to speak a Word. Then they would have had him to open a Spring-Lock of the Door, that they might get in the easier, and because he would not, they threatned to cut his Throat; and having tyed him to a Post at the Door, and left two Men to guard him, left he might come to the Assistance of the House, they opened a Window-Shutter, went in at it, and took the Lanthorn in; then they opened the Door on the Inside, and proceeded to Business. The first Room they went into was the Servant-Maid's, who being frightened, could not at first speak to them; Murphy standing by her Bedside with a Candle in his Hand, asked for her Mistress and her Money, while the others broke three Boxes of the Maid's, and robbed and plundered them. They used her barbarously, by tying a Handkerchief round her Neck, whereby they dragged her out of her Bed, all over the Room; and what was worse, she having got from them to the Window, and crying out Thieves, they beat, and so sadly abused her, that she was under the Doctor's Hands. The Maid's screaming awakened the Mistress, and leaving two Men to guard her, they went to her Room, where they found her too at the Window screaming, whom they took away, and dragging her about the Room, trod upon her, and abused her very much. By the Cries and Screamings of the Mistress and Maid, at length the People at next Door were alarmed, and getting up, which the two at the Door perceiving, gave the Signal, and the Rogues thought proper to be gone; so they went down, and got out of the House, some at the Window, and some at the Door. Hayes says he was concerned with Lee and Murphy, &c. in one other Robbery near Hackney , when they took from a Man a Watch and some Money; that he was not concerned with them in any other; and that 20 s. which he received in that wicked Service, lost him his Life. When Murphy was apprehended, he gave Information against him, concerning the Fact for which he died, (hoping himself to be admitted an Evidence) and he was soon after taken, and committed to Newgate . 3. Laurence Lee , aged about 38, was born of honest Parents in Ireland , who gave him a tolerable Education in Reading, Writing, and Accompts, and brought him up in the Roman Catholick Faith, intending to breed him to some honest Calling, but he was more inclined to a Loose and Dissolute Life than to any Thoughts of getting a Livelihood by the Labour of his own Hands, and soon left his Parents and rambled about Ireland , 'till he had committed such Outrages as obliged him to leave that Kingdom and come over to England , where he soon became acquainted with Wretches as abandoned as himself, and was guilty of all Manner of Wickedness and Debauchery; he did, indeed, for some Time, work as a Coal Heaver , but that Labour ill suited his Temper, he could not bear it long but had reccurse to a Method of Life which at length brought him to his deserved Fate. As he had been in his Life-time a wicked and hardened Wretch, so he remained to his Death, obstinately refusing to own, nay, even denying that he was guilty of any Robberies, notwithstanding he had done, and confess'd to Mr. Delaport so many, a few of which I have here inserted. 4. Peter Murphy , aged about 28, was born in Ireland , his Parents being very poor could give him no Education, he was indeed very illiterate, for he could neither Write or Read, he was nevertheless brought up in the Romish Persuasion , in which he as well as Lee also died, he has been acquainted with Lee some Years, both in Ireland and England , and they have committed a great Number of Robberies together. That of Mr Scott, being attended with the melancholy Circumstance of the Poor Man's Death. I shall give an Account of first, About seven o'Clock in the Evening, Sunday Feb. 26th, Mr. Scott, who was Foreman to Mr. Gregory, a Taylor, in Old Broad-Street, near Bishopsgate, coming with two Friends from Islington, over Frog-Fields , were met by these Villains, Lee, Murphy, and two others, they commanded Mr. Scott, and his Friends to stand and deliver, using the usual Imprecations, and immediately began to rifle them, but Mr. Scott unfortunately imagining he could make his Escape ran as fast as he could down the Field from them, but was pursued by Lee, who over took him and cut him in such a desperate Manner with a Hanger on the back Part of his Head, that Part of the Scull was fractured, and not content with that, inhumanly thrust his Hanger thro' the Nape of his Neck, and then rifled him of what he had, as his Companions had done the other two, and they made off, Poor Mr. Scott, by the Assistance of a Butcher and his Friends, was carried to the Red-Lion, in the Lower Street Islington, where he was put to bed, and an able Surgeon sent for, but notwithstanding all possible care was taken of him, he expired in two Days, The latter End of February, much about the Time of the above robbery, Lee, Murphy, and two others met a Man in Kingstand-Road , with a Bundle under his Arm, whom they stopp'd and demanded his Money and Bundle, the Poor Fellow gave them his Bundle which contained his Shirts, Handkerchiefs, Stockings, &c. and gave them also two Guineas and some Half-pence, but pleaded hard for some Part of his Money again, telling them he was only a poor Servant, just come out of Place, and it was all he had in the World; instead of having any compassion or Humanity in them, they fell upon the Poor Fellow and beat him Cruelly, for having the Impudence as they call'd it, to ask for any Money again, and so left him for to shift for himself. Another of their Robberies was in Frog-Field , near the same Place where they had murdered Mr. Scott, it was on Sunday Evening, March 19th, Mr. Wheeler, who keeps a Tea Warehouse in Cornhill, coming from the Thatcht-House, tho' it was dark and but a few Weeks after the Affair of Mr. Scott, would venture to cross Frog-Fields alone, but was unluckily met by Lee, and Murphy, and two more, who demanded his Money, which he gave them, being only a few Shillings, they took from him also his Hat and his Wig, the Buttons out of his Sleeves, his Shoe Buckles, and Knee Buckles, and his laced Waistcoat, and one of them would have had his Shirt too, but was overuled by the rest, they took him a little out of the Path, and bound him with his Hands tied under his Hams, where he lay some considerable Time, before he could get himself loose, which at length he effected with his Teeth, and got to an Alehouse in Brick Lane, where he was forced to borrow Hat, Wig, &c. to go Home in. The last Robbery they committed was that of Mr. Delaporte, for which they suffer'd; which they did in the following Manner: Tuesday the Fourth of April, Lee, Murphy, and another, had been sauntering about the Fields in the Neighbourhood of Islington , waiting a proper Opportunity, and a proper Object to put their wicked Design of Plunder into Execution; when, about Eight o'Clock, they saw a Gentleman coming along the Road on Horseback (which was Mr. Delaporte) they immediately determin'd to attack him; accordingly two of them went forwards, which was Lee and his Companion, Murphy, with a huge Club in his Hand, stayed behind; Mr. Delaporte coming on a-trot, overtook Murphy, whom he looked at, and did not like, therefore clapped Spurs to his Horse, and rode for it; but Lee and his Companion seeing him coming, determined he should not pass them; therefore Lee on his Right-Hand with a Cutlas, and the other on his Left with a Pistol, ran directly towards Mr. Delaporte, and ordered him to stop, on the Suddenness of which the Horse startled, and threw Mr. Delaporte into a Ditch, and went loose; Murphy caught the Horse, and mounted him; in the mean while Lee and his Companion pulled Mr. Delaporte out of the Ditch, and demanded his Money; he gave them about four or five Shillings, and a little Canvas Bag, with some French Sixpences in it, and his Gold Watch. In the Interim up came Murphy on Horseback; Mr. Delaporte imagining it might be some Passenger, from whom he might have some Help, cried out, For God's Sake don't murder me: On which Murphy held up his huge Club, and swore he would beat out his Brains if he did not hold his Tongue, and go instantly into the Field. They took him into the Field about 40 or 50 Yards from the Road, and then examined him more nicely, and, in a little private Pocket, they found two Rings, one Gold, set with Diamonds, the other Gold, with a Picture of the Prince of Wales. They took from him a Pair of Silver Buckles, a Pair of Gold Buttons out of his Sleeves, a green Velvet Waistcoat, a Handkerchief, a Hanger, a Cravat, a Lac'd-Hat, and a Wig; they also took his Spurs off, but in their Hurry dropped one, which was found next Morning. After all this was done they flung Mr. Delaporte on the Grass, tied his Hands together, and put one of his Legs through, and telling him if he stirr'd from thence 'till they retured they would blow out his Brains, they left him, where he continued about a Quarter of an Hour, by which Time he thought they were got far enough off, and then he got up, and went to the Thatch'd-House, where he related the Manner of his Usage, and likewise found his Horse, which Murphy had turned up there. But as Villainy is generally rewarded, so these Villains at length met with their Fate, tho' not 'till they had run too great Lengths, too great indeed for many unhappy People who fell under their Merciless Clutches, particularly the Unfortunate Mr. Scott who lost his Life by them. They were at last found out by the Hanger they took from Mr. Delaporte, as follows. The very next Day after they had robb'd Mr. Delaporte, Lee offered Part of the Things to one Nathan Ashur , a Jew, to get sold for him, who did not care to meddle with them as they were so Valuable, but return'd them to him again. The Sunday following Lee came with the Hanger and told Ashur he must sell it for him, but not under 18 s. in the mean Time Mr. Delaporte having advertis'd the Robbery and describ'd the Things he had Lost, Ashur began to fear he should be brought into some Scrape by meddling with the Things, which so well answered their Description in the News-paper, and therefore determined to make some Information of them, and accordingly as Lee had told Ashur on the Saturday Night that he should come on Sunday Morning with something he had to sell, Ashur went to Mr. Lisle the Constable and acquainted him with the Affair, and desired his Direction. Mr. Lisle promised to be their next Morning, with proper Assistants, to take him; accordingly when Lee came with the Hanger, Ashur took hold of it, and immediately called the Constable, to whom he gave it, and they directly secur'd Lee, and carried him to the Poultry Compter , when Lee was safely lodg'd, Mr. Lisle the Constable, with Ashur, went to Mr. Delaporte, and shew'd him the Hanger and Belt, which he directly own'd, and after enquiring about the Affair, went to the Compter, and had Lee brought out to him, whom he charg'd with robbing him, but he denied it, and said he knew nothing of him, nor the Robbery neither; but Mr. Delaporte being inform'd where Lee's Lodgings were, got a Search Warrant, and taking the Constable and proper Assistants, went to the House which was in a Court in Petticoat-Lane, where he found his own Wig in a Box, also some Powder-horns, some Implements for making Bullets, Pistols loaded, a Hanger, &c. They found only a little Girl in the House, who after some Threats, told all she knew of the Affair, which was, that Murphy took the House, that they all paid towards the Rent of it, that she had seen the lac'd Waistcoat, and a Gold and Silver Watch, and some Rings, that she had had two Rings on her Finger, one of which had a Picture in it, which they told her was the Picture of the King's Daughter, and that one of the Men, whose Name was James Wood , sent her to Whitechapel for Sixpenny-worth of Salman, and that while she was gone he broke open the Drawers, and took away the Watches and Rings, and a Pair of Pistols capp'd with Silver. After the Girl had given Mr. Delaporte this Information, he determined to go to the Compter to Lee again: Accordingly the next Day he went, and mentioning the Name of James Wood , and some other Things the Girl had told him, Lee own'd not only the Fact of being concern'd in robbing Mr. Delaporte, but that he had been guilty of many other Robberies, mentioned the Names of 13 more concerned with him and Murphy, (which Mr. Delaporte took a List of) and begg'd to be admitted an Evidence; and to convince Mr. Delaporte, he put his Hat on in the same Position he wore it when he committed the Robbery; when Mr. Delaporte remembered then that he was the Man that was on his Right-Hand. But Mr. Delaporte having advertised that that he lost 13 Guineas in Gold at the Time of the Robbery, Lee desired he would tell him the Reason why he did so, for, to his Knowledge, there was no such Sum taken. Mr. Delaporte told him, he judg'd it the best Way, thinking they might suspect each other, and quarrel among themselves, and by that Means he should the sooner hear of his Goods. Lee had the Impudence to tell Mr. Delaporte that was not honest. Lee and Murphy were both of them stout well-made Men, capable of doing a deal of Mischief, and have been concern'd together with a very large Gang of Villains in committing a great Number of Robberies for many Months past. John Rogers seemed not in the least concern'd at his approaching Fate, but rather made a Joke of it, for when his Fetters were knock'd off in order to his going to Execution, a Woman giving him a Glass of Wine perceived a Fly in the Glass, which she express'd a Concern at, and was going to take it out, Pho, pho, says Pat, 'tis no Matter, the Blind eat many a Fly, and drink'em too, and so took off his Glass. Looking at his Fetters, he said, he was sure no Workman made them, but that rather they were made by some old Woman, and other such like Jokes. Just before he went into the Cart, he says to Abraham one of the Turnkeys of Newgate, (who was formerly Servant to the famous Jonathan Wild ) well, Abraham, fare you well, 'tis a very fine Day, and I am going the same Way your Master went, but 'tis a Matter of Indifference to me which Way, or When I go. At the PLACE of EXECUTION. ON Monday, July 3, between Eight and Nine o'Clock in the Morning, John Rogers , Patrick Hayes , Lawrence Lee , and Peter Murphy , went in two Carts to the Place of Execution, Lee and Murphy in the first Cart, Rogers and Hayes in the other; John Rogers appeared very penitent, and joined with me in Prayer for some Time, while the other three, being of the Roman Catholic Perswasion, were at their Devotion by themselves. After having hung the usual Time, they were cut down, and Rogers's Body was taken away by his Friends in a Coach; and the other three Bodies were put into a Hearse, and escorted away by their Friends. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confession, and Last Speech of JOHN ADDISON , who was Executed at TYBURN on Friday the 2d day of March, 1710/1711. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday the 21st, and Thursday the 22d of February last past, Five Persons (viz. Four Men and One Woman) being convicted of several Capital Crimes, receiv'd Sentence of Death accordingly. Of these Five Malefactors, Four have obtain'd a gracious Reprieve, and One only is now order'd for Execution. While they were under this Condemnation, I constantly visited them, and had them brought up (twice every day) to the Chapel of Newgate, where I pray'd with them, and read, and expounded the Word of GOD to them; thereby endeavouring to make them truly Sensible and Penitent of their past Follies, and so prepare themselves (through the Divine Grace) to die with a good Conscience, clear and void of Offence towards GOD, and towards Men. On the LORD'S DAY the 25th of February last, I preach'd to them and others there present (both in the Morning and Afternoon) upon Psal. 119. 59. I thought on my Ways, and turn'd my Feet unto thy Testimonies. From which Words, whereby David elegantly and metaphorically describes his Repentance, (which is an excellent Pattern for ours) I did (after a general Explanation of them) shew, I. What that Repentance must be, which GOD will please to accept of. II. The great Motives to, and blessed Effects of, such a Repentance. And under these two Heads, I gave them some Directions, How they might repent unto Salvation; concluding (at both times) with particular and suitable Admonitions and Exhortations to the Condemn'd. Those of them that are Repriev'd, I shall here say nothing of, but give them this Word of Advice, (which I hope they will follow, if they love their own Souls) viz. That they would call to remembrance what I then told them, of the great danger those Sinners are in, of being finally shut out of all Mercy, who do wilfully abuse it, and put off their Repentance from day to day. Which great Concern leaving to their serious Consideration, I shall now apply my self, in the remaining Lines of this Account, to give the Reader the Substance of what the Person, who is now to die, declar'd to me. John Addison , Condemn'd for several Robberies, viz. for assaulting and Robbing, on the QUEEN'S High-way, Mr. Matthew Beazley , Mr. William Winslow , Mr. Disney Sanniford , Mr. Robert Sherwood , and Mr. Joseph Ashton ; on the 30th of November, the 20th of December, and the 6th of February last. He confess'd, That he was guilty of all those Robberies, and of many more, which he had committed within these Two Years past. He said, he was about 23 Years of age, born of very honest Parents, in the Parish of Lambeth ; That he had been for some time in the Sea and Land-service , but for the most part of his Life follow'd the Trade of a Butcher , to which he was brought up. He lamented his Sinful Life; and the remembrance of his former Vices, wherein he had so much delighted, was now very grievous to him. He further said, That if he could, he would make Satisfaction to the Persons he had wrong'd; but That was not in his power. He pray'd GOD and them to forgive him, (though unworthy) for the sake of Christ. This day he was taken out of Newgate ; and carried in a Cart to the Place of Execution; where I attended him for the last time, and having (according to my usual manner) Exhorted him, Pray'd for him, sung some Penitential Psalms with him, and made him rehearse the Apostles Creed, I recommended his Soul to GOD; and so left him to his private Devotions, for which he had some time allow'd him. Before I retired I did ask him, Whether he had any thing more to say, that might be useful for the World to hear or know: To which he answer'd, No: but desir'd the Prayers of all good People. Then, a while after this, the Cart drew away, and he was turn'd off; he then mightily calling upon GOD in these, and the like Ejaculations: Lord, have Mercy upon me! Lord JESUS receive me! &c. A PRAYER by him frequently used after his Condemnation. O Lord, give me that true Repentance to which thou hast promised Mercy and Pardon: and accept my Repentance for thine infinite Mercy's sake, and the Merits of my Blessed Saviour, who died for Repenting Sinners. O Work, by thy Grace, such a Love of Thee in my Heart, as may make me yet grieve more for my Sins. Create in me a clean Heart, O God, and renew a right Spirit within me. O Lord, one day is with Thee as a thousand years, O let thy mighty Spirit work in me now in this my last day, whatsoever thou see'st wanting, to fit me for thy Mercy and Acceptance. Let it work in me all those Holy Dispositions of Mind, that may fit me for Heaven, and the Enjoyment of thy self. This is a great thing, O Lord, that I ask, but not too great for thy Almighty Power: Speak the Word only, and I shall be clean. Grant this to me, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son's sake. Amen. This is all the Account be given of this Dying son, by me, PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary , Friday, March 2. 1710/1711. ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBERT WHITLEDGE , who formerly lived at the Bible in Creed-Lane , is removed to the Bible and Ball in Ave-Mary-Lane near Ludgate , where all Booksellers and others may be furnisht with Bibles and Common-Prayers of all Sorts, with Cuts or without, Ruled or Unruled, Bound in Turky Leather or Plain. 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A True Account of the Behaviour, Confession, and Last Dying SPEECHES, of the Criminals that were Executed at Tyburn, on Friday the 12th of July, 1695. THe Ordinary on the Lord's Day preacht to the Condemned Criminals from the 21st. and 22d. Verses of the 11th Chapter of St. Luke's Gospel, on these words, When the strong man armed keeps or defends his Palace, the things which he possesses are in Peace. But when a stronger than he comes upon him, and overcomes him, he takes from him all his Armour in which he trusted, and devides the Spoils. I shall Treat on these words, under several General Heads; First, How Sinners contribute, in strengthning Satan's Tyranny over them. 1. He makes them Confident that Abstinence from some particular Sin disgusted, as procuring the smart of Punishment, or the blasting of their Credit, is the real Mortification of that Lust at the very Root of it. 2. He forms in them an impatient Rage at the proper means of dispossessing him; because these cross the Pride of their Carnal Wisdom, cut short their fleshly Liberty, superstitious Zeal, and addictedness to Formality in Religion. 3. He strengthens in them groundless Prejudices against the way of Holiness and Self-denial. It is a Pardon which the Hypocrite aims at, not a clean Heart, nor a strict Life. 4. They gratify Satan, and strengthen their Bondage, as concerning the Pride of their Hearts, in seeking Justification by a Self-righteousness. To cure this refin'd Mystery of Iniquity, the Sovereignty of God's free Grace, and the All-sufficiency of Christ's Righteousness, must be submitted unto, and rely'd upon, by the sincere Resignation of the Heart to the Discretion of Christ, to deal with the Self-abased Sinner, on Christ's own terms of Salvation. 5. Sinners draw up Pleadings for the Extenuation of their Lusts. They plead for delay in the Execution of them, yet this Repreive tends to a greater familiarity with Sin, and a seared Obduration of their Conscience. 6. Sinners plead that it is Folly and Pride, not to accommodate themselves to the Corrupt Customs of other Men, when Sin grows Epidemical and in Fashion. Thus, they have neither Will, Strength, nor Courage to cast off Satan's Yoke. He binds this upon them, as his contented Slaves, so that he fears not any mutiny to free themselves from his Tyranny. This is the Language of Satan's Sophistry, Will ye give a stab to all Mirth, by entertaining any Effeminate purpose of Repentance? Will ye break away from the Worlds soft Embraces, and prove Changlings in the profest Mysteries of Iniquity, to take up the Severities of a mortified Conversation? If there be any day of Account for all your Excesses in sinning; yet, you have time enough before you, wherein to be pensive, thereby to expiate the Guilt and Defilement of all your Sins. Satan will permit himself to be defied by Sinners, protesting against his gross works of Darkness, so he may be Deified as the Head of the Carnal State, to rule more unsuspected in the Heart. He will not oppose a Reverent Opinion of Christ, so that it never ripen into a resolute closing with him, upon the terms of Self-denial and universal Obedience to the Scepter of his Righteousness. He will for a time relax the severity of his imposed Tasks, but they must give some pledge not to quit his Service totally. How deplorable is the misery of Sinners, who go securely to Hell, under the delusions of a false Peace? This is a pleasing Phrensy, and hardly to be cured. When Sinners make a sport of the Devil's Druggery, it is the surest pledge of their Eternal Ruin. Then only is Satan dispossest, when the Pride of Carnal Wisdom, the stubbornness of the depraved Will, and the Exorbitancy of wild Affections in sinning are mortified by the Power of Chist's Death, and the lovely Beauty of a Crucified Jesus. How doth Christ bind Satan and unbind the Sinner, he takes off all Prejudices against Himself and the ways of Righteousness. He Convinces the Sinner of the Equity and Excellency of his Government. The Eternal Word of the Father, being made Flesh, overcame the Devil by a word in the Flesh. No sooner, said Christ, to the unclean Spirit, Come forth, but he presently resign'd up his Possession. Satan was more surely and shamefully conquer'd, while he less suspected, but despised the Omnipotency of his Antagonist, vail'd under the Infirmity of Humane Nature. Christ came upon Satan to bind and overcome Him, when he presum'd that he had obtain'd an Empire over the greatest part of Mankind, who were his Tame Slaves, yet Projectors of prodigious Wickedness. By the sufferings of Christ's Flesh on the Cross, He adjudg'd Satan to be smitten to death, when the Malice of this inveterate Serpent, most shot out it self at length. It is therefore great Ingratitude, Rebellion and Self-cruelty, not to surrender the Heart at Christ's summons. Here were described the Properties of such out of whose Hearts Satan is ejected, and in whom Christ reigns by the Spirit of Santification. They will justify Christ's ways of Righteousness, and promote the Exercise of those Virtues which adorn the Profession of Christianity. They will not be discontented, that their design in any unlawful way is blasted, by falling under the restraint of the severest Affliction. They cancil and make void their Indentures of Service to Satan and set their Seal of Approbation, to fulfil the Laws of Holiness. The sincerity of your Repentance and hatred of Sin, is declared by seeking the utter Extirpation of every Lust, tho' the power and love of it be subdued. They so destroy the works of the Devil, that they grow up to a considerable strength of Consistency and Activity in a Course of Holiness. The Conclusion was thus directed to the Condemned. How unable are you, from a confirm'd Custom in sinning, to break out of the snare of Impenitency, and a stupid Lethargy in Conscience? It is impossible, by a slight crazy Repentance, to abandon all the deliberate Artifices and presumptuous Accomplishments of Sinning. Do not stout it out any longer against all the offers of Peace by Christ, least He storm you into utter Ruin by his severest Indignation. Throw down rather the Weapons of your Unrighteousness, your Pride and Carnal Confidence, that tho' you stand out against Christ's Summons till death, yet you may make easie Terms to obtain your Pardon and Reconciliation with God. Such trifling with the offers of Peace and Salvation by Christ, may gradually so harden your Hearts, that you may resolve to dye fighting against God, as under the despair of Mercy; prosecute your Warfare against Sin and Satan with a deadly Enmity, not to be appeased. Continue in a right posture of Soul, to conquer Satan. Set God before you, as your Invincible Guardian. Keep the World under your feet in a resolute Contempt of it. Let Grace be active within you, and the prospect of Glory be alway in your Eye; Then you shall break thorough all Temptations to Sinning, with an undaunted Faith. Be thankful for the least degree of conquest and persue it, as a pledge of future Triumph, in a total abolishing the Works of Sin and Satan. For your Encouragement herein, Christ will force Satan to leave behind him the Remarks of shameful Triumph over him. He shall not recover his Usurpation, but with the utmost Consternation shall despair of Re-possessing the Hearts of Christ's Converted Loyal Subjects. They shall grow Impregnable by the Power of Christ, who will strengthen their Graces by constant Conflicts with the Prince of Darkness, and the remainers of a depraved Nature, till they lodge the Ensigns of their compleat Victory, in the Celestial Sanctuary of the God of Glory. I proceed to give an Account of the Behavior, and Confessions of the Condemned Criminals. 1. John Moore , condemned for High Treason, in forging and stamping one Piece of false Gold, in the likeness of a Guinea, and one other piece of Counterfeit Silver, in the likeness of a Shilling. He is 45 years of Age; he said that he was born of Honest Parents: That his Father at the time of his Death left 500 l. to bring him up; But the whole Sum was lost by placing it in the hands of such who fail'd and run-out their own Estate. Then he was forc'd to serve a Farrier eight Years, whose Wife dealt in a Tripe-Trade, which he more regarded to get an insight into than in the Employment which his Master follow'd. After eight Years Service he assisted his Mistress in the Tripe-Trade , but some Person undermining him in the Employment, expos'd him to shift for himself, in some other way. He said that he was put to streights for a Livelihood, being Married, so that to support himself and his Wife, he cry'd Faggots Five for Six-pence, by which he got Twelve Shillings every Week. By his Industry, with his Wife's help, he laid up Mony; for he lived frugally, having been accustomed so to do from his Youth; for he never spent Two-pence till Eighteen years of Age, in any Ale-house. After some Mony gotten by his Industry, he purchased an Horse and Cart, and sold Faggots very plentifully; Then he purchased an House, in which he dwelt, part of which, he rented out to one whose name was Chapman, who, he said, accused him of the Crime of Clipping and Coining. Being about making an appeal to God of his Innocency, I stopt him, telling him the danger he would bring upon his Soul, as to Future Happiness, if he appeal'd to God concerning his Innocency, and yet knew the contrary in his Conscience; yet he persisted, tho' I told him, that the Crime was fully prov'd against him; he averr'd notwithstanding that he did not at any time Clip nor Coin Mony in his own Person, but conceal'd others that were guilty; and now repents that he did not discover them, yet, said he, God is Just in my Condemnation, for I have led an Evil Life. I was not Constant nor Faithful to my first Wife, but affected other Women. I sometimes in Trading did drink in excess, and was not so Circumspect in my Conversation as I ought to have been. He said, that he did not serve God, but minded worldly Matters, more than how to take care of his Soul for a better Life. He added, that this doth wound his Conscience, that when he was sick unto death, (as himself and others thought) he made several Vows to God, that if he would spare his Life he would walk more strictly; but he soon forgot his good Resolutions, and became vain in his Conversation, not minding the Dutys of God's Worship, upon the recovery of his Health. He was submissive to good Advice, and seem'd Penitent. II. Edmund Allen , condemned for Poysoning his Wife; He said that he had married two Women formerly at the same time, for which he was burnt in the Hand, about fifteen Years since. That he had liv'd with this Wife lately deceased, about fifteen Years; but had not three thousand Pounds Estate with her, only some Land, not amounting to that value. He said, that they did not disagree in their Conversation, till some Persons rais'd discord betwixt them. He was the Son of a considerable Person, well-known in London, deceased; had good Education from him, but he did not follow his Father's religious Counsel. He said, that he had sinned many ways against Knowledge, and the frequent checks of his Conscience, which makes the burden of his Sins the heavier; yet he hopes that God upon his sincere Repentance will be reconcil'd to him. He used many good Expressions, yet, I told him, that these did not demonstrate the truth of his Repentance, unless he confest the Crime, and that it was in vain to conceal it, for it was sufficiently prov'd against him. He stood out in denying it, with great Asseverations of his Innocency; I reply'd, that David was not pardon'd till he confest the Murther of Uriah, and the Defilement of Bathsheba to the Prophet Nathan; for in such crying Sins, where no Restitution could be made, the Criminal ought freely and fully to acknowledge it, to give God the Glory of his Justice, who brings to light secret Sins, committed out of Atheism, and conceal'd with the hazard of the Souls Salvation, to maintain a false Reputation among Men; He said, that he must stand or fall to God's Judgment, I told him of a Person who was Executed for the Murthering of his Wife, who at the place of Suffering, wish't he might be damned thrice successively, if he knew any thing how she came by her death: Yet when I went out of the Cart, telling him it would be too late to speak the Truth, when he should be turn'd off, he desir'd me to come back, and told me, That he shot his Wife in the Head with a Pistol-Bullet; I caus'd him to declare it to the People, which he did, weeping, and saying, Blessed be God for the Ordinary's Plain-dealing and Patience with me; for had I dy'd denying it, I had been damn'd; desiring me to pray that God would forgive his Presumption and Imprecation upon himself, who, to preserve his Credit, had like to have ruin'd his Soul. This did not affect Mr. Allen, who persisted in his Resolution, saying, Urge me no more; do not put me into a Fret tempt me not to tell a Lye, but leave me to my self, I will neither confess it, nor deny it. So that we must leave him to the Justice of the Omniscient, pitying him in his obstinate Humour and Impenitency. III. David Anderson a Scotchman, condemned for the Barbarous Murther of one John Jefferson , the manner of it is set down in the Book of Tryals. He is aged 26 Years, had been a Soldier 8 Years in Flanders , but came over into England with his Captain, who cashier'd him for his irregular Courses. That he led since a more idle and vicious Life, for he said, that he had temper'd too much with Lewd Women, had broke the Sabbath, been Drunk, and guilty of much Swearing. IV. Leo Norman , condemn'd for High-Treason, in forging Counterfeit Half-Crowns and other pieces of mixt Metal; Aged 22 Years, born at Evesham in Worcester-shire . He was Prentice to a Goldsmith , and after five Years run away from his Master, who refused to take him again. Afterward he fell to the Trade of Clipping, and follow'd it for two Years, counting it to be no sin: It troubled him he made a Vow of Secrecy to two Partners, and join'd with them in making a Mill to Coin false Mony. He wept, and I hope was Penitent. V. Charles Billet , condemned for Clipping the Current Coin of England, aged 29 Years. He was a Farrier, and did not deny the Crime. He said he had committed a great many Sins, and was guilty of frequent Lying; he cry'd out, Lord, how can I expect Mercy from thee, who have committed millions of Sins. There were several Women Condemned for Clipping, but are reprieved, as being reported to be Quick with Children; Hereupon they grow very secure and Impudent, the worst in the Prison, by abusing the Clemency of the Law, which intends the compleating of their Repentance and Amendment; yet they all refused to give any account of their evil Lives, only Mary Booker , I hope, was Penitent. The Ordinary visited the Condemned Criminals every Day, and acknowledges the great Kindness of the Right Honourable and Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of London, in sending to his Assistance Mr. Waple the Minister of St. Sepulchres, who preacht in the Afternoon of the Lord's Day; Also Dr. Mandevel and Mr. Whytefield, Minister of Ludgate Parish, came by appointment, and exhorted and pray'd with the Condemned on the Week days. On Friday the 12th Instant, David Anderson , Charles Billet , John Moore , and Leo Norman , were convey'd to Tyburn , the first in a Cart, and the other three on a Sledge, who all seem'd to be very Penitent, (the other two being Reprieved till the 19th of this Instant July) and being come to the Tree, were all tyed up: Anderson declar'd that he was sorry for the Fact he had committed, but hop'd that God would have Mercy upon his Soul. Mr. Moore spoke to this Effect, and said, That he had endeavour'd very honestly for to get his Livelihood, and that as he was a Dying Man he was not actually guilty of the Fact, for which he was Condemned, nor would not acknowledge how any of the Things came there, and that he did never in all his Life-time Clip or Coin himself; and that he dyed in Peace and forgave all Persons that had Witnessed against him. Billet said that he did justly deserve to Dye for his Offence. Leo Norman spake to the People, and said, Good People pray for me, I am a wicked Sinner, and have wronged you all in Clipping of the Current Mony of this Kingdom, for which I now do Justly suffer: Then the Ordinary pray'd with them and Sung a Penitential Psalm; so they were all turn'd off. This is all the Account I can give of this Sessions. Dated July 12. Sam. Smith , Ordinary . ADVERTISEMENT. THE Person that lately lived on Ludgate-hill next door to the Kings-Arms-Tavern near Fleetbridge, is now removed into Essex Court in White Fryers, the first door on the Left hand, where any one may be furnished with the Water for taking away Freckles, Pimples, Worms, and Morphew in the Face; and excellent Water and Oyntment for the Eyes, Ointments for the Rickets, Burns, Scalds, Wounds, Aches, Sprains, &c. Powders, Dentrifices, Elixirs, Essences, Oyls, Spirits, &c. for the easing and curing of most Distempers incident to Humane Bodies, prepared and Sold by B. L. 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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying-Words, of John Estrick , who was Executed at Tyburn , on Wednesday, the 10th of March, 1702/1703 IN the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday the 24th of February, and thence adjourned to Monday the 1st, and continued to the 2d, and 3d instant; 6 Persons received Sentence of Death: And of these 6; only 1 is now order'd for Execution; the other 5 being graciously Repriev'd. When the Sessions were over, I constantly visited them, and us'd all possible Endeavours to make them sensible of their deplorable Condition, by reason of their Sins; and of the necessity of applying themselves to God, through Jesus Christ, for his Converting Grace, by which they might be brought out of their corrupted State, into a State of Purity and Holiness; that so being deliver'd from under the Dominion of Sin and Satan, the Spiritual Slavery of their Souls, they might be admitted into the Glorious Liberty of the Children of God: An Advantage only to be obtain'd by a Lively Faith, and Sincere Repentance, through the Merits of Christ, which the alone Spirit of God was able to work upon them, and apply to them; and therefore, (as I shew'd them) they ought earnestly to call for it by Prayer, and give themselves no rest, till they feeled the gracious Effects of that Divine Spirit, renewing their Minds, purifying their Affections, and transforming them to the Image of God. On the Lord's-Day before Condemnation, viz. the 28th of February, I preach'd to them, and other Prisoners, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon these Words, taken out of the Epistle for the Day, viz. Ephes. ch. 5. v. 1, and 2. Be ye therefore Followers of God, as dear Children: And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us, an Offering, and a Sacrifice to God, for a Sweetsmelling Savour. From which Words I shew'd; 1st. That, To be Followers of God, is, To believe in him, and be obedient to him: To be conformable to his Divine Will, and Holy Nature: To fear him as dutiful Children that dearly love him, and are dearly lov'd of him. 2dly. That, To walk in Love is, To order the whole Course of our Life answerable to the Love which God expresses to us, and that which we ought to have for him, and for our Neighbour; and therein exert our selves continually, going on in the constant Practice of this excellent Duty, while we live here, that hereby we may be fitted one Day to dwell in that blessed Place where perfect Love does reign. 3dly. That the Motive, (and a great one indeed) which we have to our careful Discharge of this Duty, is, Christ's transcendent Love to us, for whom he gave himself an Offering and a Sacrifice, that is, He offer'd his Life and laid it down; he shed his most precious Blood, and endur'd a bitter Death for our Sins; God accepting of that Perfect Sacrifice for a Reconciliation: On the Merit of which we may securely repose our Faith and all our Hopes, if so be th we are desirous, and sincerely endeavouring, to fulfill the Royal Law, (as St. James calls it) viz. To walk in love. Which consists of these two; 1st. To devote our selves to God, having nothing nearer our Hearts, than to serve him continually, and please him in all things. 2d. To deal justly with our Neighbour; and wherein we have wrong'd him, to make him all possible satisfaction; and likewise to do him all the acts of Kindness and Good-will that we can; taking care above all things, to promote the Salvation of his Soul, with our own: Which may be done sometimes by Admonition and Reproof, when there is opportunity for it; but always by good Examples, that may convince him, at last, both of the Necessity and Practicableness of Christian Love, and Holiness of Life. To these I added some particular Exhortations, suitable to the Auditory. And thereby, as I endeavour'd to prepare them for their leading a better Life here, and enjoying a a happy Life hereafter; so I found them, after Condemnation was past upon them, most willing to improve my former Admonitions, and to receive more of them, to the Comfort and Salvation of their Souls. And so accordingly, I embraced the opportunity of satisfying these their good Desires, and by frequent Prayers for them, and Instructions to them, endeavour'd to dispose them for the Reception and Impression of God's Grace on their Souls, so as to advance them to the blessed Happiness of being presented Holy and unblamable, and unreprovable in the Sight of God. Thus proceeding in my teaching them, and praying with them twice every Week-Day following: When another Lord's-Day came-on, which was that before Execution, viz. the 7th instant, I preach'd to them again in Publick, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon upon this Text, Luke 18. part of the 1st. Verse, and part also of the 2d. Morning-Lesson, the Words being these - Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Which Words I first paraphrastically explain'd, shewing, that by them, and the following Parable, our Saviour does intend to encourage us to constant Prayer, making us sensible of the Necessity of it. Not that his meaning is, that we should always be actually praying on our Knees, and with our Mouths; but we should be always so dispos'd: We should pray frequently, and make that Holy Exercise the constant Business and chief Employment of our Life: We should readily and gladly embrace all the happy opportunities, which the good Providence of God offers to us for it, whether in Publick or in Private; and should therefore be always in a temper and composure of Spirit fit for Prayer; being always free from wilful Sins; having our Consciences void of offence, both towards God and Men: We should be continually praying in the Spirit; have our Minds always lifted-up to God, and by inward pious Ejaculations, (intermixt with our ordinary secular Affairs,) keep a secret Spiritual Commerce and Correspondence between Heaven and our Souls. By which means our Affections might be utterly alienated from this corrupt World, and our Hearts fixt upon, and closely united to God, our Sovereign and perfect Good. And in this Exercise we should not faint, says our Blessed Saviour in the Text; that is, we should not grow slack or remiss, though God should seem to delay the granting us the things, which we ask of him, and stop (as it were) his Ears to our Requests: For this he judges fit some times to do, in order to exert our Patience and our Faith, and our Resignation to his Holy Will; and so making us thereby still more sensible of his great Excellency and Majesty, and of our own Abjectness and Unworthyness, increase our Humility and Devotion. Thus having open'd the Text, and shew'd the import of it, I proceeded to discourse more largely from it, upon these following Heads. 1st. I shew'd, the Necessity of Prayer, or of our Application to some more powerful Being to supply our Wants. 2dly. The true Object of our Prayer, or who that powerful Being is, whose Assistance we are thus to implore, viz. God alone, exclusive of all created Beings, even the greatest of Saints or Angels. 3dly. The particular Nature and use of Prayer, as they result from the two foregoing Heads, viz. the Sense, 1. Of our own Weakness and Impotency; And 2. Of the Majesty and Omnipotence of God. 4thly. The certain Success and Advantages attending our Prayers, when duly offer'd. 5thly. and lastly. The Requisites, or Conditions necessary for the due Performance thereof. Having discoursed upon the first Three of these Heads in the Morning, and on the two last in the Afternoon, I concluded the Whole with particular Exhortations to the condemned Persons, that they would examine and search out their own Hearts, and listen to their own Consciences, that must of necessity tell them, how much they stand in need of Divine Help and pardoning Mercy, and how they ought by Humility, and Godly Sincerity, to prepare themselves to ask it in Prayer; applying themselves to God, as our Church directs in this her excellent Collect for the Day. Grant, we beseech thee Almighty God, that we, who for our evil Deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the Comfort of thy Grace may mercifully be relieved, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. This only necessary Thing of imploring and obtaining God's Favour in the forgiveness of all their Sins, that they might through the Gates of Death y Resurrection, I continually set before them. And this I did still more pressingly, as Death drew nearer to them. When the DEAD-WARRANT was brought in, which appointed John Estrick only for Execution, he then quickned his Endeavours of Preparation for his approaching Change, and made his Confession to me, as followeth. John Estrick , alias Howard , alias Thomas Walker , alias Bennet , alias Morris , Condemned for Felony and Burglary, for breaking the House of Dr. Bourne in Moorfields . He said, he was about 26 Years of Age, born in London ; and had for some time been employ'd in the Trade of Leather-Dresser , at his Father's House, when he liv'd in Horsleydown in Southwark ; there he began, very young, to addict himself to Whoring and Pilfering, and did rob his own Father; and about 5 Years since, going to live at Hackney , in the Service of Thomas Glover , Esq ; he did (by the instigation of a certain Person, who disposed of it to another, both whose Names I shall spare here, in hopes they may now be better Men, than they then were) steal from him at several times, Plate to the value of 80 l. and falsely charged Susan Barnwel , then a Servant-Maid of his Master's, with it: And he carry'd himself so cunningly, that he was not so much as mistrusted of any thing by his Master; with whom, he said, he believed he might, if he would, have lived to this Day: But he had a mind to leave him, and so he did, and went to set-up a Glover's-shop near Cock-Ally , in the Parish of St. Giles Cripplegate , right over against that Church; having before his setting up, marry'd a most vertuous Woman, who knew nothing of his former Life. He had not been long set up, when the Party who had prompted him to wrong Mr. Glover, came to him with another (who shall also be nameless here, because I desire Men's Reformation rather than their Shame) who told him that they would turn Evidences against him in that Robbery, if he did not give them a Sum of Money. Upon which he gave them his Bond to pay them, within one Month, the Sum of 15 l. a piece, which he did, after he had been arrested by one of them for it. Then he could no longer keep his Shop, but broke; and being arrested, he was carried to the Rose, a Spunging-house , in Wood-street ; from whence he removed himself to the Fleet-Prison : But some time after that, he came out, upon his paying 7 Guineas to the Warden, with some other Fees, amounting in all to about 12 l. but paid not a Farthing to his Creditors. Being at liberty, he went to his old Neighbour, Mr. King, a Clock-maker in Cock-Ally, and took a Room at his House: In which finding a Box, left by a Woman, who had formerly lodged in that Room, he made shift to open it with a Key that he had, and took out of it 90 Guin. 25 l. in Silver, several golden Rings, and a Gold-Chain. After he had continued about a Fortnight a Lodger in Mr. King's, who did not suspect him, he went away with what he had got, and took a House in Long-Ally , near Moorfields ; which he furnished, and there intended to have carried on his Trade of Glover , not in an open Shop, as before, but within doors. But he was not long there, but a certain Lodger of Mr. King's, who knew how poor he was when he came out of the Fleet, told him, that he greatly suspected him of having done some ill thing or other, and he should soon find it out, and would discover it, if he did not give him something to engage him to hold his Peace. Upon this, he sold his Goods, in haste and with loss, left his House, and went into Holland ; and soon after returning hither, he fell again upon his old Practices of Whoring and Thieving; being thereto, that is, to the latter of these, (as he averr'd) very much incited by John Prossor , his Bro-in-Law, saying, that tho' this Bro-in-Law of his generally took care not to commit the thing himself, yet he had put him upon robbing several Houses, as namely, that of the Reverend Mr. Richardson, near London-wall ; out of which he took (by Night) several Goods. And not long after that, viz. about 15 Months since, his Bro-in-Law and himself went to Richmond , where he broke and robb'd some Houses; and particularly, Sir John Buckworth 's: And here he cleared the Beadle of that Parish, who (as he heard) was suspected of those Robberies telling me, that his Bro-in-Law and himself, were the only Persons concerned in them. Then coming to Town again, he robb'd the Reverend Dr. Thompson's House, near Tyburn-Road: And some time after this, being (by the contrivance of his said Brother-in-Law) recommended for a Servant to Dr. Bourne, he was no sooner with him, but he robb'd him of several things, he thinks, to the value of 150 l. and of that, had about 40 l. to his Share, which he presently spent. After this, he robb'd Mr. Hurn. And last of all, (to name no more) he stole all the Cloaths and Wearing Apparel of One Mrs. Stevenson, and left her almost quite naked. Thus he freely confess'd his manifold Crimes, and express'd a very great grief for them; saying, that it repented him that he had been such an ill Liver; and was afraid God would never forgive him; being some times in despair of Salvation: But at last he declar'd, that he now felt in his heart a perfect hatred against Sin; and the assurance of Eternal Life, through the Merits of Jesus Christ. Finding him in this State of Penitence; of which, this his free Confession was a great Sign; I thought fit (at his desire) to administer the Holy Communion to him; and so I did this Morning; some pious Persons, out of Christian Charity, joyning with him in the Receiving. This being over, he was carry'd in a Cart to Tyburn: Where I met him; and after Prayer, and singing of a Psalm, he spoke to the Spectators to this effect. - Good People, take Warning by my Fall. I am, you see, a Young man, who by my Sins have shortned my Days, and brought my self to this shameful (but deserved) Death. Take heed to your selves, and how you lead your Life. Live not as I have done, lest you come to the like sad and untimely End, I am now come to. Break not the Sabbath-day, and keep not company with Wicked Men, and Lewd Women, as I have done. Those are the great Evils, which have brought this sorrow upon me. Avoid all manner of Sin, even the smallest, for from one little Sin, Men easily fall to the commission of greater ones. I pray heartily to God to keep you from all Evil: And I beseech you, to pray for me, that God would have Mercy upon my poor Soul. To this purpose he spoke much to the People; and particularly he desird his Sister, To tell her Husband, that he ought to remember this Judgment now inflicted upon him, and lay it to heart, and learn from it to amend his Ways, and become a better Man, and endeavour for the future to live by an honest Industry, which he might very well do, and prosper more with it, (tho' he got but 2 d. a Day) in such a Way, than in getting Goods by unlawful means; which cannot profit; but prove at last hurtful both to Body and Soul. He pray'd God would please to reform and pardon him. He express'd all along, a mighty grief for his having wrong'd, as he had unworthily done, his poor Wife; a most innocent and vertuous Person, whose Bed he had defiled, and whose Company he had forsaken to cleave to Lewd Women. He said, he most heartily begg'd her Pardon, and the Pardon of all he had offended and injur'd; and, above all, God's Pardon; which he said he was now assured would be sealed in Heaven, before he should depart from hence: And therefore gave hearty thanks and praise to the Divine Goodness, that thus retrieved his Soul from perishing Eternally; for tho' he died here, yet he had stedfast hopes that he was now going to live for ever in Heaven, and be received in Glory, through the Merits and Intercession of Jesus Christ - . After this, I pray'd again, and sung another Psalm with him; who spoke a 2d time to the People, to the same purpose as before. Then I recommended him to the tender Mercy of God, and left him to his private Devotions; for which he having had some time allow'd him, the Cart drew away, and he was turned off; calling upon God in these, and other like Ejaculations, Lord pardon! Lord forgive me my Sins! O Lord do not abhor my Soul! I come unto thee. Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. Before I left him, he gave me some Letters, written with his own Hand the Day before; which, as they may prove of publick use; so they shall be published to morrow, in a Paper by it self, (attested by me) there being no room for them in this. Thus he ended his Life, who for so long had made such an ill use of it: God grant this may be a happy Warning to other Offenders. And as for the Persons that were Condemned at the same time with him, and are Reprieved, I hope they are now inclined to good; and will (by the Divine Grace) so improve this Mercy, that they may receive more. This is all the Account here to be given of this Sessions, by Dated the 10th of March. Paul Lorrain , Ordinary . London: Printed for Elizabeth Mallet , next the King's-Arms Tavern , near Fleet-bridge . 1702/1703.

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THE CONFESSION AND EXECUTION As well of the several Prisoners that suffered at TYBURN On Wednesday the 17th of April 1678. At which time were Executed Joseph Wright , Thomas Bateman , William Baker , Thomas Davies , { William Dukes . James Crouch , and George Dogget . As also of the Burning of Jane Pratt in Smithfield , for Clipping, Washing, Filing, and Diminishing the Kings Coyn; who was in Newgate about a year ago on Suspicion of the same Fact. With an Account of their Behaviour in Prison, and last Speeches at the place of Execution. The Confession and Execution of the several Prisoners Burnt and hang'd on April 17 1678. DEath in its own nature is very affrighting to Man, the King of Terrours, much more when he comes attended with shameful and ignominious Circumstances; when persons consider that they have hastened his approach by the Errours of their Lives, and are justly cut off for their Crimes. Oh! how sad is it, when poor Souls are themselves the occasion of their being thrust out of this World by untimely Violence, and yet are not at all fitted or prepared for the next. If they look down to Earth, there is nothing but Justice and Vengeance ready to pursue them; and if they look up to Heaven, they cannot but conclude that too pure a place for such unclean Creatures to enter into, whom the Earth it self would no longer entertain. Yet so lamentably do the Delusions of Satan, and Witchcrafts of Sin, blinde the eyes of these Malefactors, that they rarely reflect on these things till it be too late; nor will be warned by the frequent Examples of their wretched Fellow Criminals, to leave off their wicked Courses, till they are precipi- tated into the same Gulf of Misery. THe first that we shall give the World an Account of, was one James, otherwise calling himself Maddum, but as he ac- knowledged his true name was Joseph Wright . Under these several Denominations he had committed abundance of villanous Pranks, and those above the ordinary rank: for it was justified before him in Court, That he and his Gang had ruined many Families, having stolen above Forty Horses; and hireing Grounds near London, stockt the same with Fourscore stolen Sheep at a time, and above Twenty Cattel: and in this manner drove a kind of Trade for a long time together; upon all which he was lookt up- on as a person excluded from Mercy. The par- ticular Crimes of which he was now Convicted, and for which he suffer'd, were for stealing a brown Mare out of a Country-mans Stable, and breaking open an house and taking away four Flitches of Bacon and a Fowling piece, which was taken with him. Thomas Davies was Executed for robbing his Master of a Watch, and Moneys, to the value of Fifty pounds and upwards. The next we shall speak of, was one James Crouch a person that had but one hand, yet there doubled to do Mischief: for he had already been more than once burnt in that single hand, yet would take no warning; being now Condemned for that most abominable practice of the Foot pad, Knocking a man down with a piece of Iron (produced in Court) in Bunhill fields. At the Bar he behaved himself very insolently; and took too little regard of all the good Christian Admonition given him afterwards by godly Ministers and others that came to visit him. George Dogget was Executed upon his Condemnation the last Sessions before this. His Crime was picking a Watch out of a Gentlemans pocket, and that even at Church. He had long and notoriously been concern'd in Fending, that is, as those Hellish Linguists understand the Canting word, receiving and putting off stolen Goods. Thomas Bateman suffered the same day for breaking an house in Perpool-lane ; having been burnt in the hand before for a Robbery in the Temple . And William Baker for robbing a Gentleman in Hatton-garden ; having likewise been burnt in the hand in January last. As for William Dukes , though he were young in years, yet had he too much improved his time in ill practices, having been once before burnt in the hand, and several times in Newgate Jane Pratt also suffer'd the terrible death of Burning at a Stake in Smithfield , for the too fre- quent, though treasonable, practice of Clipping and diminishing his Majesties Coin: The Parti- culars of her Apprehension and Tryal we have already given you. Upon her Condemnation she begg'd time of the Court to prepare her self for death; but was feared, the same was not so much out of a pious penitent consideration, as a designe to gain time for an opportunity of getting her Pardon. There were great pains taken, as well by Mr. Ordinary as other. to Convince these poor Souls of the wickedness of their past Lives, the dangerous condition they were in, Etc. and 'tis charitably hoped those Admonitions had good effect on several of them; though it must be acknowledged as a very great inconvenience, that all Condemned (I mean men) are kept in a Room together; where one debaucht Atheistical Villain, if he do not wholly divert his Fellow Convicts from minding the great concerns of their Soul's wellfare, yet he may too much disturb their Meditation. A sad mischief, which would well become the consideration of Auththority, out of their charitable Compassion towards dying men, to take notice of and regulate, by appointing each person Condemned a distinct and separate Cell, or Lodgeing. But this obiterThe carriage of most of these persons after Condemnation, was outwardly very penitent; one of the men made a large Confession of the several notorious Exploits he had acted, and those of almost all kinds; as Burghlaries, Horse stealings, Robberies on the High way both on Horseback and on Foot, Etc. But could not be brought to detect any of his untaken Confederates. Another pretended to do great things by way of Discovery in that kinde; but at last, being either unable or no willing to make it appear, suffered with the rest. 'tis no unnecessary or useless Consideration, because 'tis but what one of these took notice of in discourse to some Friends, viz. To observe how these men. who abroad and at liberty were bold enough to invade any mans Propriety, or set upon his Person; yet with how much Terrour (I say) they appeared at the Bar, their hands trembled whilst they were lift up, their Lips quaking whilst they Plead Not Guilty. Their Countenince condemn'd them before the Judge, and their fears were ready to execute them before the Hangman: yet these Judges are but men that must soon die themselves; that Sentence of Death they can pronounce, is already pass'd by Nature upon the most Innocent. The Act of Death is but Momentary; who knows whether himself shall not die more painfully than any of these Malefactors? But with what herror shall the guilty Soul stand, O God, before thy dreadful Tribunal at the last and General Assizes, where there is the presence of an infinite Majesty to daunt him, a fierce and clamorous Conscience to give in Evidence, against them, Legions of terrible Devils waiting to seize him, a Gulf of unquenchable Fire ready to receive him! There, I say, where the Glory of the Judge in no less confounding than the Cruelty of the Tormenter; where the Sentence is unavoidable and the Execution everlasting! These thoughts should move us all to hold privy Sessions upon our Souls and Actions, that being acquitied by our own hearts, we may not be Condemned by this dreadful Majesty. The woman was Executed first at a Stake for that purpose erected in the Rounds in Smithfield . She acknowledged she had for a long time been a very ill Liver, and concern'd in these unlawful practices with others, who were before cut off by Justice, and yet she would take no warning. She made sad moans and lamentations as she pass'd, and likewise at the Stake before the Fire was kindled; but as soon as the same was lighted, the Block was put away, and she strangled by the Rope; with which and the smoak and flame, her breath was taken away, and her body soon after burnt to Ashes according to Sentence. Some report that she declared she died in the Romish Faith; but that is uncertain: for a Protestant Minister went along by her, and prayed with her at the Stake; with which she seem'd to joyn very heartily.

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT Of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Dying Words of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn, on Friday the 22d, of December, 1721. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old Bayly, on the 6, 7, &c. Days of this Instant December, were try'd and Convicted of Capital Crimes, eight Men and three Women. The three Women, with three of the Men, Receiving his Majesty's Reprieve, upon Condition of being Transported to the Plantations in America, the remaining Five Malefactors were Order'd for Execution, agreeable to the Sentence pass'd upon them by Law. Before the Time appointed for their Deaths, I endeavoured to instruct them from the following Text of Scripture, The Wages of Sin is Death. Rom. 6. Chap. Part of 23 Verse. FIRST, The Wages or natural Consequence of Sin is Death; both Temporal and Eternal. Temporal, because as Sins naturally tend to the loosening and destroying Society, they must also Naturally tend to the destroying each Man, who is a Part of Society; so God said to Adam, that in the Hour he Sined he should die, or be liable to Death. The Wages of Sin is also eternal Death, for as each Sin is committed against an infinite Being, it merits an infinite Punishment. SECONDLY, What Sins are more especially paid with Death. As Thieving, which brings so many to untimely Ends. Drunkenness and Intemperance, which naturally weaken the Body, and gradually bring it to the Grave. Rebellion and a factious Spirit, which as it is very pernicious to others, so it is seldom itself in Death lies down in Peace, &c. THIRDLY, we took Notice that the Wages or natural Consequence of Sin being Death, would prevent a wise Man's murmuring or repining at Death, tho' a Death so ignominious and shameful, as that of dying on a Tree between the Heavens and the Earth, because the natural result of illegal Actions. FOURTHLY, We advised the Malefactors condemn'd to die, tho' they found by woeful Experience that Sin and Satan so ill pay their Servants, that their Wages is temporal Death; yet, by throwing off their former Master, to get free, if possible, from such wretched and lamentable Wages as eternal Death. LASTLY, How the most heinous Sinner among them, might become the Servant of God; and as the Wages of Sin was eternal Death, might obtain the Gift of God eternal Life, thorough Jesus Christ our Lord. The Account of the Prisoners, during their Continuance under Sentence of Death. THE Five Malefactors, who were, (Tuesday the 19 Instant) appointed for Death, were Regular and Orderly in their Attendance on the publick Service in the Chappel, tho' Arthur Gray had been Educated in the Discipline of the Kirk of Scotland, and James Wright in that of the Church of Rome . Nathaniel Haws , whose Behaviour was so Audacious on his Trial; when the Dead Warrant was carried to the Prison, frequented, with the rest, the Publick Prayers, tho' before that, he could not be induc'd to do it, either pretending to be Sick to avoid his Duty, or being really distemper'd by his Passion and Resentment, and the Pressure of Weights, which, refusing to Plead, he had sustain'd upon his Body. When they appear'd at Chappel, I had an Opportunity of regarding their respective Behaviours, and the several Accounts which they gave of themselves. 1. JAMES WRIGHT was convicted of Assaulting Samuel Towers in a Coach with Ladies, in Marlbro'-Street , in the Night, on Jan. 22d 1719. And taking from him a Watch, and 10 s. in Money; by demanding his Money with a Pistol at his Breast, while his two Comrades cry'd out, What, does he resist? Shoot him. He was about 34 Years of Age; Born in Enfield ; Brought up by his Father an honest and sober Man; was put Apprentice, when very young, to a Perriwig-Maker , and liv'd on his Trade for some time in the Old-Baily ; But at length by being too often Abroad, he fail'd; tho' he had no Charge of Wife or Children; but he added, that might be the Occasion of his Poverty; for he frequented the Company of leud Women, whose Company was more Expensive than the Maintaining a sober Family would have been. As he us'd several disorderly Houses, he said he was not long before he met with those who puts him into a Method of getting Money and Destruction, and his Wants induc'd him to hearking to their Advice. He said, that he generally aim'd at robbing Coaches, or those whose Equipage and Appearance show'd them best able to sustain a Loss: That he never would rob a poor Man, but pittied him, as much as himself: Also saying, that he had sometimes Tears of Uneasiness and Remorse in his Eyes, even when he was Assaulting a Traveller. That he often pray'd to God in a Morning, not to snatch him on a sudden out of Life, by a Fall from his Horse, or the like; but that God would allow him Time till he could recover his Circumstances, and return to his honest Course of Life; for that he had in one Days time received more real Pleasure from his present regular Life of Devotion, Than he ever enjoyed in a Month when he engaged in a vicious Way. He aded, (tho' of the Church of Rome he expected Pardon and Mercy alone thro' the Sufferings and for the Sake of his Blessed Saviour Christ; and hop'd he had made his Peace with God. He said that as his Companions in Sin might Repent, and be reclaim'd from their vicious Courses, he had resolv'd never to discover them; and that he believed they were all of his Nature and Disposition, desirous to benefit themselves as little to the Loss and Detriment of others, as that sad Way of Life would possibly admit of He found it very difficult, he said to forgive, as he ought to forgive, his Friend and Companion Hawkins, was turn'd Evidence against him; because he was longer in his ill way of Life, but had forsook it above a Year before; adding, that after he was Try'd for the Highway at Kingston Assizes, and Acquitted, a Friend (suspecting his Companions would entice him again to his former Vices) took him Home to his own House, till he could advantagiously Re-instate himself in a way of Business: That if he could have rais'd a Sum of Money, he purpos'd to go to Jamaica, whe he had Friends and Acquaintance; but was not hasty in getting away, because he suspected not the Person who impeach'd him, as thinking if he had any such Designs against him, he would have put them in Execution as soon as he came out of the Marshalsea , having been there confin'd for several Months. But he told me that his ancient Mother, thro' his ill Life had utterly reduced her to Poverty; when she took of him her last Farewel, four Days before his Death, particularly recommended it to him to forgive his Enemies and Accusers, as he hop'd forgiveness at the Hands of God, before whom he must so soon appear; and that he made it his great Business and Endeavour to do so. As he drew nearer to his End, he redoubled the Diligence and Earnestness of his Behaviour; and said, That he doubted not but his present Sufferings would work for him a more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory. 2. GEORGE BAKER , was convicted of Returning from out of the Ship appointed to Transport him to his Majesty's Plantations in America . He was about 45 Years of Age; had been little in England, tho' Born in White-Chappel , London ; but going to Sea when a young Boy, he took a Delight in that Life, and was generally uneasy when he was long on Shore. He said he was long in a Man of War, in the Service of her late Majesty Queen Anne , That he was in several very severe Fights against the French, and often wounded. That he was about settling at Leghorn, their Ship continuing at that time long in the Straights, upon the Coast of Sicily; but his natural Love and Inclination for the Sea, was the occasion of his Returning to his former Maritime way of Life. He said that after this, he serv'd in a Privateer on the Coast of America , and acquired very considerable Prizes, and might have heaped up much Wealth, but (he said) 'twas not in an honest Way, for generally, Ships went out as Privateers, but being Abroad, could not be distinguished from Pirates, for they fought and took any Ships promiscuously that came in their way, and the Merchants in America, who fitted out his Ship, and enquired not how they came by their Spoils and Prizes, but only commended and encourag'd them the more, the more they had taken. He express'd a gladness, that his Relations are in Carolina, and distant from his Ignominy. He said he had been Married, but had not any Children, in the way of Matrimony. He said, he was the first Person who advised the Malefactors at the Downes to surprise the Master of the Sailors, and to free themselves from Bondage; that they accordingly seiz'd upon them, and bound them, and put them under the Hatches, but offer'd no Cruelty or Babarity towards them. He added, that he was order'd for Transportation, for stealing Deal-Boards, out of a Merchant Ship; but that he believed he could have escap'd the force of the Law himself, had he not taken the whole upon him, and by that means acquitted a poor Man who was concern'd with him in the Robbery, and had a numerous Family that depended upon him wholly. He told me he perform'd the utmost that was in his power in order to make his Peace with God, and Attone for the many various Sins he had committed in the several Ships he was concern'd in, and especially the Privateer. He said he spent no time in idle Talk, but applyed himself as earnestly as he could to his Devotions, and a due Preparation for the Reception of the Holy Sacrament. 3. JOHN JONES , of St. Ann's Westminster , was convicted of assaulting Mary Ferguson in King's-Street , about 6 at Night, (with another in Company) and taking from her a Pocket, and a Prayer-Book, &c. by jostling her up against a Wall, snatching her Pocket, and running to a Bye-Place. This Malefactor was, as he said, 19 Years old, born in the Parish of St. Andrews Holborn ; He mention'd, that he was put to several Trades on liking, but could not fix or settle to any of them, having an idle Inclination to remain at Home and Subsist upon the Labour and Industry of his Parents. He added that being Unruly and Disobedient, he was sent to Sea , and continu'd there for above two Years, that his Friends were of Opinion, that the Hardships he might meet with Abroad, would wean him from Home, and induce him to make some Application to Business; but he acknowledged that his Mind was so averse to Diligence, and so prone to indolent Pleasures, that when his Friends refus'd longer to Support him with Money, he cast about in his Mind to supply himself by illegal Methods without being sollicited thereto, by any thing, but his own corrupt Inclinations. When he first was under Condemnation, he foolishly pretended to call the Law unjust, that Sentenced him to Death for so small a Matter, and called his Crime putting the Woman in Fear, when (as he said) she was in no Fear: He also at first Laugh'd frequently at the Prayers, was for playing with his Comrades, and hitting some on the Face as he went down, and the like; but when he found himself included in the Dead Warrant, he was alarm'd, and began to consider more seriously of his End. Before he died, he said 'twas very fitting that the Law should put a stop to that great Number of Villains who crowed the Streets at Night to disturb and molest the Passers by; and that there was more under-Rogues of that Sort than was imagined, who distributed themselves thro' the several Streets of the City, but lay more in Westminster, than in London. 4. NATHANIEL HAWES , was condemned, for Assaulting Richard Hall , in the Evening, on Finchly-Common , and robbing him of 4 s. biding him Dismount, that he might have his Horse, as well as that he might search his Pockets. He said, he was not 20 Years old; was Born in Norfolk , but was mostly brought up in Hartfordshire . That his Father, was a wealthy Grazier, dying before he was a Year old, he had much less of his Portion than was left him. That he was put thereupon to an Upholsterer , served about 4 Years before he got into expensive Company, which put him upon Robbing his Master, but that he injured him several times before he was discover'd. When first Condemn'd, he show'd a great Levity of Behaviour, insensible of the wretched State he was in. He then said, that his Behaviour at the Sessions House, was as became a Man of Courage and bold Spirit, and if the Court was so Uncivil as to deny him his own Cloths, he had no business to oblige the Court, in Pleading; That was he to act agen, he would say, (as before) That it used to be a Court of Justice, but was now a Place of Injustice; and that he doubted not but as severe a Judgment would light upon them, as they had pass'd upon him: He said also, that he doubted not but he should be able to leave the World as much like a Man, as he had liv'd in it. But afterwards, being convinc'd, that Fool-hardiness was not Courage, nor Audaciousness any braveness of Spirit; he began to alter his Sentiments, and own, that to be Unconcern'd at his Disafters, was not a laudable Bravery, but a stupid Insensibility; acknowledging, that he bore on his Breast the 250 Pound weight, for 7 Minuts, not because he would have better Cloths to be hang'd in, than he appear'd with on his Trial, (as he said in the Court.) but to evince his Boldness, and to gain Applause among the Gentlemen of the Highway, as he said, for being so brave a Fellow; for he must allow the Clemency of the Court, in not letting him die, when before Condemned, for Robbing the Upholsterer. He farther said, that one James and he, committed at least 18 Robberies in a Fortnights time. But that he especially repented of some Cruelties he acted towards those he robb'd; as particularly a Waggon, near a Park-Wall, going to Oxford ; a Quaker's Coach near Uxbridge ; in which and other Instances he pilliaged and spoil'd, without shewing any Mercy, that he hoped for Mercy from God. He added, that he should not have broke out of New-Prison , if a Woman had not induc'd him thereto, who instructed him and another in the Means, and furnished them with Requisites; to whom he said they were so Grateful, that they first helped her over the Walls, and afterwards escaped themselves. Sometime before he was Executed, he was more Grave and Serious in his Deportment; desirous to receive the Sacrament; and positive that thro' the Merits of Christ, he had duly prepared himself for it. The Account of the Malefactors at the Place of Execution. NATHANIEL HAWES , acknowledged that he robb'd a Gentleman and a Lady in a Chaise, on the 28th of August, that he took from them 30 s. an empty green Purse, and a gold Ring with an Emerald in it, that they refus'd to restore the Ring, tho' the Gentleman beg'd very much for it; but return'd 2 s. to carry them over the Water withal; That the Gentleman liv'd about the Strand; but the Robbery was committed 4 Miles from Acton . He said then on the 31st of August last, he (in Company with one John James , and Richard Jones , commonly Dick the Countryman; who use to set Waggons for Spicket's Gang) did rob a Man going to the Market with Hats, about 5 Miles beyond Acton ; but he having only 18 d. in Farthings, they return'd if to him again. He also said, that he robb'd two young Gentlemen, two Gentlewomen, and their Servant, between Harrow on the Hill and Mortlock , about a Mile from the Oxford Road , on the 31st. also of August; That he took a silver Watch, a silver Snuff-Box, with Mother of Pearl, about 30 s. in Money, and two Cypher Rings; adding that Spickets Wife pawn'd several of the things which they stole, or else gave them herself slender Price for them. He also desir'd he might confess to the World as well as to God, that every Night from Monday to Friday, from the time he broke out of New-Prison to the time he was Taken, he robb'd on Hackney Road , with the Person who broke out with him, not missing one Night, the last Robbery being a Gentleman's Coach, with 4 Ladies in it, from whom they took a Wedding Ring, 40 s. in Silver, a silver Snuff-Box, and a Snuff-Box with Mother of Pearl. He desir'd it might be known, that he knew of the Robbery committed lately near Bow; and that a Footman confin'd in the Compter on suspicion, was not concern'd in it. He also desir'd he might be allowed to declare, that of the Persons Son who keeps the Bell Alehouse in Newton-house-Lane, near Holbourn, he knew no Harm of him, but advised him to consider, and to observe his miserable End. T. PURNEY, Ordinary, and Chaplain. ADVERTISEMENT. A Water that perfectly cures the Itch, or any Itching Humour, in a few Days, without necessity of Purging, or the dangerous Use of Mercury. Price 1 s. 6 d. is only prepared and sold by A. Downing, Chymist, at the Crown and Ball in George-Court in St. John's-Lane by Hicks's-Hall, near West-Smithfield. Where also may be had, the best Spirits of Scurvy-Grass, by Wholesale or Retale at 8 d. a Bottle. A most effectual Remedy for the violent Pain in the Teeth. Price 1 s. Also a most excellent Remedy for preserving the Teeth and clear them from the Scurvy. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and dying Words of the Malefactors, who were executed at Tyburn, on Monday the 1st, of this Instant June, 1730. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir Richard Brocas , Knt . Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; the Hon. Mr. Justice Page; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Raby; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery for the City of London, and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, being the 13th, 14th, and 15th of May, 1730, in the third Year of his Majesty's Reign. Two Men, viz. John Doyle and John Young , and one Woman, viz. Anne Bambrey , were by the Jury convicted of capital Offences, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. In order to prepare for Death, they were exhorted to consider Seriously what a great Change they were to undergo, that they were to pass from Time to Eternity; from a known to an unknown State, to a State of eternal Happiness, or never ending Misery; and therefore it nearly concern'd them, and it was their greatest Interest, to secure to themselves a Portion in that everlasting Kingdom, which is prepared as an Inheritance to the Saints in Light, and to chuse that better Part which could never be taken from them, since upon the Improvement or Mis-improvement of their few remaining Moments, no less depended than their eternal Happiness, or everlasting Misery in another World. They having given themselves to a lewd and dissolute Manner of Life, and consequently not having much Knowledge in Religion, whether as to Speculation or Practice, I instructed them in religious Principles, necessary to be known by us, both as Men and Christians. I insisted upon the Evil of Theft and Robbery, shewing them how contrary to reasonable Beings, how Destructive of all Order and Society, and of what pernicious Consequences it was to those, who, because of their vicious Inclinations, were so far abandon'd of God, as to betake themselves to such villainous Courses, entailing Misery and Infamy upon themselves, bringing Disgrace to their Families and Relations, and a shameful and ignominious Death on them in this World, and, which is infinitely worse, provoking God to pour forth his Vengeance and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversary upon their Souls and Bodies in the Life to come, if Repentance and a sincere Resolution of new Obedience and Holiness in all manner of Life and Conversation, by the Grace of God, prevent it not. John Young , having not only robb'd, but unmercifully beaten and left Mr. Stinton for dead to perish in a Ditch, into which he had thrown him, I took Occasion to shew them, that Theft and Robbery was commonly attended with innumerable other, the worst of Sins; such as a tendency to, and frequently an actual Commission of the Sin of Murder, and a continual Practice of lying, drinking, whoring, with many other infamous Vices: Whence it appears, that they who addict themselves to such wicked Lives, are most vile abandon'd Wretches, and averse to every thing which is good. I insisted upon the great Evil, the Barbarity, the Cruelty, the Inhumanity of Murder; and particularly in the Case of attacking People upon the Highway, whom they had never seen, at whom they could not entertain any Grudge, as altogether unknown to them, and whom they set upon without any the least Provocation; and yet Young's Case was still more aggravating, who decoy'd an innocent Person, his Friend and particular Acquaintance, who trusted and put Confidence in him, who had been in his Company for two or three Days before, and who led him out of his Road into a private Place, where he took the Advantage of him, knock'd him down unawares in a barbarous manner, shot him and push'd him into a Ditch, where he must needs have perish'd, if the Providence and Goodness of God had not favour'd him. I instructed them in the Nature of the Christian Sacraments, both of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, how they are Seals of the Gospel Covenant, and Pledges of all those Blessings procured to us by the Sufferings and Death of our Lord Jesus. When these and many like Exhortations were us'd, they all attended punctually in Chapel, and Young and Doyle made regular Responses, and the Woman was very attentive, but could not read. Doyle did not seem so deeply affected as the other two, yet, as I preach'd upon Faith, Repentance and Death, and some such serious Subjects, all the three shed plenty of Tears, and appear'd mightily affected with their miserable Circumstances. They behav'd much more civily and modestly, than most of those notorious Robbers and Highway men use to do. Doyle having been under some faint Hopes of a Reprieve, because he alledg'd, that there was something Singular in his Case; yet when all Hopes vanish'd, he took things so much to Heart, that his Body was on a sudden seiz'd all over with Pains; but of this he soon recover'd, and the Reason why he was so much troubl'd, might have been, because he saw one of his nearest Friends neglect his Business, and refuse to take any proper Methods for procuring any Favour to him; but this he never spoke of, and did not in the least resent. Upon Thursday the 28th of May, the Report of the three Malefactors under Sentence of Death in Newgate, was made to his Majesty in Council, when Anne Bambrey , of St. Sepulchre's , for privately stealing two gold Rings, value 12 s. a silk Handkerchief, value 1 s. and a Waistcoat, from the Person of Roger Smith , the 30th of April last, receiv'd his Majesty's most Gracious Reprieve. The other two, viz. John Doyle and John Young , were order'd for Execution. John Doyle , was Born in the Town of Carrlough in the Kingdom of Ireland and of very honest Parents who gave him the best Education that the Country could afford, as writing and Accompts, &c. and made a prety good Progress in Latin, and having been approv'd of by his Friends to be quallified for a Trade, they consented to it; and they not thinking a Country place (good enough) to procure him a Master they agreed unanimously to send him to Dublin which they accordingly did, and there Bound him to a Tallow Chandler and Soap-Boiler in St. Thomas's Street where he remain'd and serv'd 7 Years faithfully, and had a very good Character from his Master. He then being his own Master, was prevail'd on by his old Master, to work Journey-work with him, and accordingly he did for Nine Months, and he then begun to get acquainted with some of the Lady's of the Town, and he parted with his Master; work not agreeing with him any longer. So his Friends having remitted him 50 l. to Dublin to put him in a way of getting his Bread; he received that Money and lived on it while it lasted. Then he was at a great Loss, what to Turn himself two: He begun to hate Working, and he made a Resolution to come to England , and accordingly he came from Ringsend on Board the Packet Boat on Sunday the 19th of April 1715, and having arrived at Parr-gate he had about 3 l. 10 s. in Money and was at a loss what to Turn himself too, he at last came to a Resolution to take to Rob on the Highway, and accordingly to compleat him, bought him a pair of Pistols in West-Chester , which cost me 40 s. and he remained there till the Chester Coach, was to go out for London, and at some distance from the Town, he stop'd the Coach and robb'd the Passengers to the Value of 10 l. and was not any ways suspected to be a Person that went on the Highway. Then he began to think upon steering his course some other way, and resolv'd to take a trip to London , as a proper scence for action, and where possibly he might meet with the largest rendezvous of Gentlemen of his own Profession, both from his own Country and other Places of the World, and where in all probability most was to be purchas'd. Here he made considerable improvements in his Art, and continu'd for several Years one of the chief practitioners about Town, sparing no Body worth his while to attack, whom he met on the High-way, and by this Means, as was said, he made large Sums of Money, and was Richer than most of his Profession, resolving if he died in the cause not to be hang'd for nothing. He married a Wife, and had some Children, and kept House in Town for several Years, without any visible Prospect of Business to Provide for his Family, but what he could get upon his Travels into the Country, or any small thing his Wife could make in Town. Some Years ago his Wife was convicted of a Felony, in robbing some Person as she was walking the Streets at Night, and for this she was Transported to Carolina, where and at Boston in New-England she liv'd a long Time, and was well provided in every thing by Mr. Doyle, who was so much concern'd for want of a good House-keeper, and such a Kind and Loving Husband, that impatient of Delay, he could not wait for her Return, but went to America , was at the Charge of relieving and bringing her back again to London ; but it may be suspected, that as this fondness was not well requited, so it was no small cause of his ruin and untimely end. For Mr. Doyle went out to rob on the High-way five or six Times, in Campany as he said with one Benjamin Wileman , who upon his Evidence was convicted and executed in August last, for robbing Mr. Huck's between London and Hampstead . This Wileman fell out with Mrs. Doyle, and as he said she often abused and gave him ill Names; upon which he several Times threaten'd to take her up, and get her Hang'd for returning from Transportation; She prevented him, and caus'd her Husband to make a Voluntary Confession, in order to convict Wileman, which he did accordingly, and since that Time she was convicted in March last, and received a Free Pardon for returning from Transportation: Wileman went to Death denying the Crime sworn against him, and yet Doyle affirm'd upon the Word of a Dying Man that all was true. Mr. Doyle own'd that he had been a very wicked Man, and very negligent in his Duty to God and Man; that he had been idle, and unwilling to apply himself, to close Business. He said, although he was Young, yet he had been in most parts of the known World, being oblig'd, when in danger of being discover'd or taken up, to go a Voyage, sometimes to one Place, and sometimes to another; so that he was oftener than once in America , the Streights, &c. but he always found the way back to London , where he thought there was best living. He seem'd to be Civil and Courteous, and good natur'd, no way Rude and Barbarous in his Disposition, as many of those notorious Robbers are. He profess'd himself of this Church, untill the Report was made, and then when all hopes of Life were over, he declar'd himself a Roman Catholick , and would come no more to Chapel. He said the Family he came from was always Popish, and bred him that Way, till he was bound Apprentice, and if any Profession of Religion he had, which may be presum'd was but small, was of the Church of England. Whatever Robberies he committed, he never murder'd, knock'd down nor wounded any Body; that he robb'd in a civil way and did not frighten People, and if they wanted, he freely gave them Money to carry them to their Journeys end. All which irregular doings he beg'd Pardon of God and Man. When he came to Chapel, he appear'd always with abundance of Civility and good Manners and apparent Devotion. He declar'd his Faith in Christ; a sincere Repentance for all his Sins; and that he died in Peace with all the World. He complain'd upon the manner of his conviction, it having been upon a Robbery he committed with Wileman whom he convicted. As to his Robbing with G - he said he never did any such thing, and if they had any such design, it was never put in Execution and did not appear. And that he knew no more of him, but that he being one of his own way, he was content to be acquainted with him, whom he durst not rashly apprehend because of his great Strength. But this seems to be but an Excuse. I comforted him against the fears of Death, and exhorted him to Patience and Submission to the Will of God, he said, he was content with his Lot, &c. John Young , of the Parish of Hayes , in the County of Middlesex , was indicted for assaulting Thomas Stinton , in a Field, or open Place, near the Highway, putting him in fear, and taking from him a brown Mare, value 7 l. a Bridle, value 1 s. 6 d. a saddle, value 12 s. three Broad Pieces of Gold, and 9 s. in Money, the 15th of February last. Thomas Stinton depos'd, that meeting with the Prisoner about 7 Miles on this side of Bristol , and being glad of each other's Company they continu'd and lodg'd together till they came to Oxford , where the Prisoner saying he was short of Money, he lent him a Crown, and that at Loud-water where they lodg'd the next Night, he lent him Half a Crown. The next Morning they sat out for London , and being a little on this side of Uxbridge , he said he had a Friend in Hounslow to advance him Money, and pretending to take Mr. Stinton, a better and nearer way, he led him to a River Side, over Hedges and Ditches, knock'd him off his Horse by a Blow upon the Head, which made the Blood gush out at his Mouth and Nose. When he recover'd his Senses, he demanded his Money, Mr. Stinton said, Is this the way you treat your Friend? I have not Strength to give you any thing. He took his Money and his Pocket Book. Mr. Stinton desir'd him to give him some Money to carry him home. He said, he would give him that should carry him home presently; then he shot him in the Neck with a Pistol, and push'd him into a Ditch bidding him lie there. Mr. Stinton with much ado, crawl'd out of the Ditch, and got to a House, and saw no more of the Prisoner nor the two Mares. He also mention'd a Case of Launcets which te Prisoner shew'd him; the Truth of which he did not deny. George Hartwel depos'd, that he took the Prosecutor and the Prisoner to an Inn in Oxford , where they lodg'd all Night. Sarah Howard depos'd, that they lodg'd at Loud-water , in her House, in the same Room, and lay in different Beds, the Night before the Robbery. The Prosecutor and all the Evidences agreed, that the Prisoner was the same Person. The Fact was so plainly prov'd, that the Prisoner did not deny it, only in Extenuation he said, that he knew not what became of the Mare, that he took the Money, but that his Hand shaking the Pistol went off accidentally without any Design. He deny'd that he us'd the Words sworn by the Prosecutor, I will give you something that shall carry you home presently. He added, though he knew he was a dying Man, it was a great Satisfaction to him, that he neither had committed, nor design'd to commit Murder; and that he submitted to satisfy the Law with more Pleasure. The Jury found him Guilty of the Indictment. Death. John Young , about 33 Years of Age, of honest Parents, who gave him good Education at School, in reading, writing, and cyphering, to fit him for Business, and instructed him in religious Principles, and who, both by Example and Precept, press'd the Practice of religious Duties upon him, from which he fell in a deplorable Manner. When of Age he was put to no particular Trade, but follow'd his Father's Business of a Gardiner , and could let Blood , and understood a little of Surgery; but this he made nothing of. He kept an Alehouse at the other End of the Town, and liv'd there for a long Time in very good Credit, and in the Reputation of an honest Man, and belov'd and respected in the Neighbourhood, for his civil and obliging Temper. He said that he marry'd a Wife three or four Years ago, with whom he liv'd for some Time, and then failing in the World, they parted from one another, and the Wife went to a Lady, and said she was Ship-wreck'd coming from Ireland, whereupon the Lady took her out of Charity to be a Servant, believing her, as she gave out, to be a single Woman. Upon a Sunday, Young went to visit his Wife, who convey'd him up Stairs secretly, where he found Means to open a Closet, and to steal 90 Guineas, and ten Pound in Money, a Sattin Petticoat, value 30 s. and a Norwich Crape Petticoat were also carried off; this was done upon the 5th of May, 1727. The Wife having got Leave from her Lady, to go to Church that Afternoon, went off and never return'd; neither was any Thing heard of her till of late, after Young was taken up for the Robbery for which he died, one who knew her took her up, for this Robbery which he knew her to have committed, and carried her before a Justice of the Peace, to whom she confess'd the Robbery as above narrated; and she told also, that immediately after, Young, by her Assistance had carried off all those Goods, she went to him, who told her that he had open'd the Closet Door, and got a great deal of Gold, &c. and that it was Time for them to go off. Accordingly they went to Bristol , where they staid several Months till they began to find the Bottom of their Pockets. For this the Wife was try'd at the Old Bailey the same Day he was try'd, and not being Capable at that Time to prove her Marriage with John Young , she was found Guilty of the Indictment, and order'd for Transportion. By this we see the mischievous Consequences of marrying, and keeping Company, and following the Advice of infamous Women. I ask'd Young, if this Account was True? I suppose he would not tell a Lye, which was the Reason he did not deny it, but he would not tell any Particulars. The Robbery of which he was convicted he did not deny, only he said, that the Prosecutor did not give a just Account of every thing, and that he neither intended nor committed Murther. I told him, that if a Person be Kill'd, when a violent assault is made upon him on the Highway, no Law or Reason in the World can interpret it any thing else but Murder, and therefore he ought to take shame and confusion of Face to himself, since it was owing to nothing but the good Providence of God, that the honest Man did not dye on the Spot, of the barbarous and cruel Treatment and Wounds which he gave him. He said that he had not been extraordinary wicked or vicious in the preceeding part of his Life, excepting the Robbery for which he died, and the other wherein he was concern'd with his Wife. He confess'd, that since that Time he had liv'd very loosely and void of the fear of God, and that he had form'd a resolution to go upon the Highway, as not knowing any other way how to get Money, and being out of all Credit. I ask'd him, if he wanted Money when he committed the Robbery? he said he did and knew not how to get any. But he would not tell whether he could make any thing by following some Business or Employment. Upon the Friday before he died, the Constable who apprehended him on the other Side of the Water, came officiously to visit him in the Chapel, he wept at the Sight of him, took him by the Hand, and heartily forgave him; and when they went down Stairs, in Token of Friendship drank with him. He spoke of nothing but Death and Eternity to all who visited him. He employ'd his Time in the Cell in continual Prayer, Meditation, and reading of godly Books. He acknowledg'd that his Sentence was most just, and that God had in Justice afflicted him for Sinning against so must Light and Knowledge, and that it was good for him that he was afflicted, since thereby he was brought to a Sense of his Sin, and the Commission of much Sin was prevented. He express'd a longing desire to be with Christ and in token thereof had an ardent desire to receive the Lords Supper; and declared that he most willingly parted with this World. He appeared to be in raptures of Devotion, with Floods of Tears in his Eyes. In all appearance, and according to the nicest judgment could be form'd of him, he died a true Penitent. I never saw one in his Circumstances so much affected with Religious Thoughts, and the apprehension of a future State. He declar'd that he believ'd to be saved only through the Merits of Christ Jesus; that he sincerely repented of all his Sins; and that he died in Peace with all Men; and in the Communion of this Church. N. B. JOHN DOYLE , the before mention'd Malefactor, having deliver'd, to the Printer of this Paper, the Day before his Execution, a Narrative of his Life and Actions, desiring it might be made Publick to the World in a Pamphlet; but not being willing to put our Readers to such a Price, we have determin'd to publish it in Applebee's Journal of Saturday next, there being several material and uncommon Passages, in his past Life, worthy Observation; and likewise of Young's who was Executed with him. At the Place of EXECUTION, MR. Young behav'd very Devoutly, and said he had nothing to add to his former Confessions, only that his Sentence was most just, for ingratitude and barbarously Treating his Friend, and that therefore the Judgment of God had most justly overtaken him. He express'd a deep Sense of the Mercy of God, although his Sins had been very great. Mr. Doyle was carried to the Place of Execution in a Mourning Coach. He had a Book in his Hand upon which he constantly read, in a serious and devout Manner to Appearance, while I was praying. He was begotted in the way of the Church of Rome , although he dissembl'd till Friday last in the Afternoon, when all Hopes of Life were gone, But I believe this was owing to the underhand Practices of Some. He cried out to the People, that he had no more to say, only that his Wife was Lawfully married to him, and what ever bad opinions the World might entertain of her, yet she had been a good Wife to him, that he had no ill Thought of her, but believ'd that she was verily his well-wisher, and that she had done what she could for his Welfare and Safety. Both of them under all their Misfortunes carried themselves Soberly, Civilly and Christianly, and in a much more decent and becoming Manner, then others are us'd to do under the like Misfortunes. I ask'd Mr. Young after Prayers in Chapel in the Morning what had become, or if he knew any thing of Mr. Stinton's Pocket Book? He said, that he had burnt it for fear of a Discovery, that he knew nothing what was in it, and that he could not help it now, for he repented that he did it. He call'd out just as the Cart was a going off. Lord have Mercy on me, Christ have Mercy on me. This all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . ADVERTISEMENTS. Lately Publish'd, The Dying Speeches and Behaviour of all the State Prisoners that have been Executed the last 300 Years; with their several Characters from the best Historians, as Cambden, Spotswood, Clarendon, Sprat, Burnet, &c. 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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Criminals that were Executed at Tyburn, on Wednesday the 10th of May, 1704. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, being the 26th, 27th, and 28th of April last, Five Persons received Sentence of Death, and another, who was formerly condemn'd for Coining, and afterwards pardon'd, upon Condition that she should transport her self out of the QUEEN's Dominions, and never return into them again; having neglected to perform that Condition of her Pardon, was now order'd to prepare her self for Death. Of these Six Persons, the last being Repriev'd by HER MAJESTY's Mercy, and another for being with Quick-Child, Four of them only are now appointed for Execution. ON the Lord's-Day, the 30th of April last, I preach'd to the Prisoners that were brought up to the Chappel in Newgate, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon these Words of David, Psal. 109. the latter end of the 4th Verse, But I give my self unto Prayer. From which Words, first paraphrastically explain'd, I prosecuted the Discourse, which I had enter'd upon, the Lord's-Day before; shewing, I. The Necessity we are under of applying our selves in Prayer to such a powerful Being, as can and will support, relieve, and assist us in all Circumstances of Life, and particularly when we are under Affliction. II. I shew'd this Powerful Being, the true Object of our Prayers, or Religious Addresses, to be God alone, in whom we live, and move, and have our Being here, and from whom we may expect an eternal Well-being hereafter. He it is that can hear and grant our Requests. He alone is able (as he is most willing and ready also) to help and deliver us out of our Troubles. Call upon me in the time of Trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorifie me, Psal 50. 51. III. What is the particular Nature and Use of Prayer, as being the Result of a Sense we have of our Wants, Misery, and Unworthiness, on the one hand; and of God's All-Sufficiency, Goodness, and Excellence, on the other. IV. The certain Success and unspeakable Advantages which we obtain by our Prayers duly offer'd to God, in the Name and through the Intercession of his eternal Son, Jesus Christ, our only Mediator, in whom he is well pleased, and for whose sake he will accept of us, and make such gracious Returns to our sincere and devout fervent Applications to Him, as will (in the end) prove most agreeable and comfortable to our Souls. V. and Lastly, The Conditions absolutely necessary for Prayer, viz. Faith, Hope, and Charity; which Christian Virtues (when we are well grounded in them) bring us to a perfect Resignation of our Wills to God's Will, and an universal Obedience to his Command: And then our Prayers are acceptable to God. God heareth not Sinners; but, if any Man be a Worshiper of God and doth his Will, him he heareth, Joh 9. 31. ON the last Lord's Day being the 7th Instant, I preach'd again to them in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon part of the Epistle for the Day, viz. 1 Pet. 2. 11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrims, abstain from Fleshly Lusts, which war against the Soul. From which Words I shew'd, I. What is meant by Fleshly Lusts, viz. 1st, All sensual Desires especially, denominated under these, Adultery, Fornication, Lasciviousness, Uncleanness, Filthiness, Lewdness, Wantonness, &c. which the Carnal Mind is fill'd with. 2dly, All Sins in general, which are called the Works of the Flesh, and of which we find a black Catalogue, Eph. 5. 19, 20, & 21. In the Front whereof are placed the Lusts of the Flesh. I. The Apostle's Dehortation from those Fleshly Lusts: which Dehortation he introduces with this most pathetick, tender, and affectionate Compellation, Dearly Beloved, and which he backs and fortifies with a two-fold Argument, taken from these weighty and pressing Considerations, viz. 1st, That Christians are, and should therefore look upon themselves as Strangers and Pilgrims here, not only with respect to some particular Place or Countrey they may be driven to; but with respect to the whole World, in which they are indeed but Sojourners and Passengers, travelling towards their own proper Country, which is Heaven. 2dly, That those Fleshly Lusts are directly opposite to our great and spiritual Interest. They war against the Soul. 1st. They stain and defile the Soul in its Celestial Beauty and Perfections. 2dly, They hinder it from its noble Operations. 3dly, They deprive it of its surpassing Comforts in this World, and most glorious Rewards in the next. In all which respects, Carnal and Fleshly Lusts make War against the Soul, and will (if not timely and strongly oppos'd and repell'd) utterly subdue and destroy it. Here I gave some Directions for Remedy against those Fleshly Lusts. And having inlarged upon these Heads and Particulars, I concluded (as I did all other my Discourses on this melancholy Occasion) with particular Exhortations suitable to the State of the Condemned Persons; whom I also visited and pray'd with on the Week-Days, both in the Morning and Afternoon, from the time of their Condemnation to this Day of their Execution. And in my Conferences with them, I endeavoured, among other things, to make them sensible of the indispensable Obligation they were under, of making a free and ingenuous Confession of their Sins, chiefly those for which they were to die. Upon which they open'd themselves to me as follows. I. William Fox , condemned for breaking the House of Mr. Thomas Walters . He said, That he was about 25 years of Age, born in the City of London , and a Freeman of it. That he was bound to a Carpenter , with whom he served out his time, and then went to Sea , where he served in the Carpenters Crew on Board several of HER MAJESTY's Ships, viz. the Vanguard, the Royal Catherine, &c. That he was making Preparations to go to Sea again very quickly, when he happened to be enticed by John Webb whom he had known at Sea, and Benjamin Carr (an Acquaintance and Companion of Webb's, but a perfect Stranger to him,) to join with them in a Robbery by them lately committed on the High Way about Rumford in Essex . I asking him whether they had any Design upon any particular Person, he told me he knew not what their Design was otherwise than to set on any Person they should meet with. He thinks that was their Design; and they prevailed with him to assist them therein, as he did. He confessed to me, that his pleading GUILTY to the Indictment of Burglary laid against him in the Old Baily, was not because he knew he should be cast upon it; for he said, he thought there was not sufficient Evidence to prove that Fact upon him; but he confess'd it, that he might not go into Essex to be try'd for that Robbery beforementioned, and by his receiving Sentence of Death here, prevent Benjamin Carr in the Benefit he expected to have received from turning Evidence against him there. He own'd he had then the greatest Antipathy and Aversion imaginable against the said Carr, and on the next Lord's Day after his Condemnation, he express'd a very great Uneasiness in seeing him in the Chappel: but afterwards he said, he freely forgave him, and was in perfect Charity with him. He confess'd he had been a loose Liver, and much neglected the Duties of Religion, and the Concern of his own Soul; saying, he was very sorry, and begg'd Pardon of God and Man for all the Offences he had committed; and that now he abhorr'd Sin to that degree, that he hoped, if he were to live, he should never take Delight in it. While under Condemnation, he behaved himself with that Modesty, Tractableness, and Devotion, that became a Man under his melancholy Circumstances. And when he was approaching to his Death, he appear'd as one that had the Hopes of a better Life. He pray'd, that his Death might be a Warning to all other Sinners, that they might timely repent, and thereby avoid their Condemnation and Destruction. He said, he wish'd he could make full Amends to the Persons he had any ways injured, and pray'd God to bless them; and he declared, that he dy'd in Charity with his greatest Enemies, and with all Mankind; and that he knew not, nor had any thing else to declare, that might be of use to the World. At his Desire, I preach'd last Night another Sermon to him and the other Condemned Persons, taking for my Text these Words of the Apostle, - It is appointed unto Men once to die; but after this the Judgment. II. John Linvill , condemned for breaking the House of Mr. John Brampton . He said, he was about 28 years of Age, born in the Parish of Stepney , bound Apprentice to a Point maker in White-Fryers : That his Master dying when he had served but little of his time, he left off that Trade, and went to Sea ; where he served His late and Her present Majesty on board several Ships of War, viz. the Royal Catherine, the Sterling-Castle, the Swiftsure, the Medway, the Hector, &c. and then went to Merchant Service on board the New Rochester, an East-India Ship. And afterwards leaving the Sea, he went to the Land-Service in HER MAJESTY's Guard , in the Regiment of the Right Honourable the Lord Cutts, under the Command of Capt. Hales. He at first denied the Fact for which he was condemned; but confess'd it at last, and owned himself to have been an ill Liver, and to have deserved Death long ago; who had not (till now) laid to Heart the Heinousness of his great and manifold Sins, so as to repent of them. He was very stupid and very ignorant in matters of Religion, and could not so much as read: but he was willing to be brought to a clearer Light, and desired my Instructions and Prayers. III. Richard Dickman , condemned for the same Fact with the forenam'd John Linvill . He said he was 22 years of Age, born in the Parish of St. Giles Cripplegate . That his Occupation chiefly was to drive a Team of Horses : That he had been sometime at Sea on Board several Merchant-Men . He at first deny'd, but afterwards confess'd the Fact for which he was condemned, and said, he repented of all his Sins, and hoped he should Sin no more, as he had done, if he were to live again in the World. He was not very well acquainted with the Duties of Christianity, and had lived in a great Neglect of God's Service, which, he said, he did (according to his poor Capacity) pray God to forgive him. This was also the Expression of the forenamed John Linvill . But neither of these seemed to me, at first, so sensible of, and so well prepared for a future State, as William Fox ; tho' indeed, at last, they shewed some more Sense than before, of their Sins, and of God's Mercy, which they said, they hop'd to obtain thro' the infinite Merits of JESUS CHRIST. Both this Dickman and Linvil desired that the World would not (because of their Crime, and Punishment for it) reflect upon their Wives, who were very just and honest, and knew nothing of the Fact for which they are justly to die. IV. Sylvester Harlackendon , Esq ; He was of the County of Kent, and near 27 years of Age, and One of that Ancient Society, the Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners . I have reserved this Gentlemen for the last, because I waited for that Change, which I all along did (but I am afraid he did not) pray God to work in him. When in my frequent Visits to him, I laid before him the Consideration of a future, eternal State, representing to him, on the one hand, the endless Misery of Hell; and on the other, the everlasting Happiness and Glory of Heaven; and shewing him from Reason and Scripture, the Certainty of these things, and how to avoid the former, and obtain the latter, by a serious and earnest Application to God for his Grace, that we may see and abhor the Wickedness of our Sins, and repent, and be stirr'd up to the Love of our Gracious Heavenly Father, &c. He artificially endeavoured to elude and divert the Discourse of this, and fell upon asking me several Sceptick Questions about the Existence of the Soul, viz. What it was? Where it was seated? Whether it grew up and decayed with the Body? - &c. Whereby he discover'd his Atheistical Principles; to which having given Answers for his present Satisfaction and Conviction, I then told him, it would be much better and happier for him to employ his Thoughts in what had a special Relation to the quieting of his Mind and procuring his Pardon with God. To this he reply'd, he was mighty quiet and easie in himself, and felt no manner of Trouble; which, to him, was a sure Sign of his being in a good State. Which he having said, and at the same time express'd no Sorrow for the heinous Crime of Murther, for which he was justly condemned, nor for any other the great Sins he had committed; I told him, that I plainly perceived the Devil was busie with him, and endeavoured to full him a-sleep, that so, by making him easie here, he might make him miserable for ever hereafter. Upon this, I had a long and repeated Discourse with him, and used the best Arguments I could to undeceive him of his Erroneous and Atheistical Notions, and I desired a worthy and dignified Divine (upon an Opportunity that offer'd) to speak to him, which he did: But nothing would work upon him; and he was so far from repenting of any Sin he had done, that he stood to his own Justification, and would not so much as own it was a base and a wicked thing for him to have slain a Man. Though it was not without great Difficulty, that he was brought up to the Chappel to hear the Word of God, and pray in Publick; yet he desired me to see him in Private as often as I could, which I did. He was very civil and very patient in bearing with my Admonitions. But I am afraid, neither they, nor any thing of that kind offer'd him by others, had much influence upon him. He would not declare plainly and freely what was his Belief of God, and of another World; and whether he had Faith in Christ, and repented of any Sin he had committed. He said his Thoughts were best known to himself, and he was very easie in them. He did not, nor indeed was he fit to receive the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's-Supper; and seem'd very well contented to go out of the World without it, and was unconcerned to hear, that his wilful and obstinate Neglect of preparing for it, might prove his eternal Ruine. This Day they were carry'd (viz. Fox, Linvill, and Dickman, in a Cart, and Mr. Harlackendon in the Coach with me) to the Place of their Execution, where I attended them for the last time; and after some pressing Exhortations to them, that they would lift up their Hearts to God, and stir up themselves to the greatest Desire of his Grace. I pray'd with them; which they all of them desired I should do. But Mr. Harlackendon seem'd not to join very heartily with us, and was now very stupid; and though I spoke to him particularly of the great Concern of his Soul (as I did all along in the Coach, when he was riding towards his last Stage in this World) yet he would give me little or no answer, that could encline me to any hopes of his apprehending clearly the State he was now or hereafter should be in. The other Three express'd the greatest Zeal and Fervour in their Application to God for Mercy, and desired the Prayers of the Standers by for them; and that all might take Warning by them. When they had said this, I discoursed them again; I pray'd a second time, and rehearsed the Articles of the Christian Faith, and sung some Penitential Psalms with them. Which being done, and they admonished again (especially Mr. Harlackendon) to recommend their Souls to God through JESUS CHRIST, I left them to their private Devotions, for which they had some time allow'd them. Then the Cart drew away, as they were each of them, viz. Fox, Linvill, and Dickman, calling upon God with a loud Voice, Lord have Mercy upon me! O forgive my Sins! Open thy Gates of Heaven! Receive me unto thee! O blessed Lord Jesus come! and such like Ejaculatory Expressions. But as for Mr. Harlackendon, he was only observ'd to move his Lips; but no Body could tell what he said, or whether indeed he utter'd any Word. He dy'd the hardest of any of them; his Life visibly remaining in him a great while after the Cart was drawn away. I never saw any Man so long a dying as he was. This is all the Account, which (in this Shortness of Time) can be given by Wed. May. 10. 1704. PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary of Newgate . Advertisements. AN Account of the Progress of the Reformation of Manners in England, Scotland and Ireland, and other Parts of Europe and America, &c. The Twelfth Edition Enlarg'd. THE Necessary Duty of Family-Prayer, and the deplorable Condition of Prayerless Families consider'd. 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RObert Whitledge , Bookbinder , now living at the Bible in Creed-Lane , within Ludgate , where all Booksellers, and others, may be furnished with all sorts of Bibles and Common-Prayers, large and small, with Cuts or without, Rul'd or Unrul'd, Bound in Turkey Leather, extraordinary or plain, or unbound. Also the Statutes at large, and Articles and Canons of the Church of England; Tate and Brady's new Version of the Singing Psalms, the Common-Prayer in French, the new Book of Rates compleat; and also all Books neatly Bound. A Medicine for the Cure of the Stone and Gravel, of much greater Certainty than any yet offer'd in Publick; having been experienced in divers Bodies, effectually to Dissolve and Reduce the STONE into Slime in 20 or 30 days time, clearing the Kidneys of Gravel; and in any Fit of the Stone or Gravel to give Ease in the most Raging Pains, and procures Freedom of Urine in a few hours time. 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THE TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE BEHAVIOUR AND CONFESSION, Of the Condemned Criminals, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly; on the 12th. and 13th. of May, 1687. There were Condemned Nine persons, viz. Thomas Barrow alias Levistens , William Harris Benjamin Butler , Richard King , and Ann Selby . These Five Persons are in the Dead-Warrant to be Executed on Wednesday the 25th. of this Instant May AT TYBURN , The other Four Malefactors, viz. John Fortyere , Thomas Gervas , Lorina Cary , and Dorothy Hall are Reprieved by His Majesties Most Excellent Clemency. THe Ordinary visited the Condemned Malefactors on Saturday; after he had Prayed with them, he used Arguments to excite them to sincere Repentance, which made some impressions upon them; they were exhorted to rely on the Spriit of God, to carry on their Convictions and sorrow for their sins, unto a thorow change of their Hearts: In order to this, they must endeavour to shun the Rocks of Presumption and dispair. The Ordinary exhorted them that they would Redeem the lost opportunities of Grace and Salvation, by the utmost improvement of the few Minutes that remain: They promised to be careful in so doing. I cautioned them not to be credilous of their deceitful Hearts, the rather, because Heaven is not obtained by a few good desires, nor a sight formal Profession of Repentance, whereby persons betray themselves to Hell the more unsuspectedly. After other Advice given to them, I dismist them with Prayer, and desired them to prepare their Hearts, for the Solemn dutys of the approaching Sabbath. On the Lords Day, the Ordinary Read Prayers, and Preached twice on this Text, viz.. The 16th. Chapter of St. Johns Gospel, the 8th. 9th. 10th. and 11th. verses. I will send the Comforter and when he is come, he shall Convince the world of sin, because they believe not in me. Of Righteousness, because I go to the Father, and ye shall se me no more. Of Judgment, because the Prince of this World is judged. After these Words were largely explained, practical Observations were raised from them. To be subdued by Christs Spirit, to Embrace the Mysteries of Christianity, for the promoting of Piety is a clearer demonstration of Christs, and the Spirits Divine Authority, than all those miraculous Effects exhibited in Bodily dispossession of the Devil. Judgment taken there in a merciful Sense signifies the Reiteration of sinners, from their confused ruinous State, in sinning unto the Glorious Liberty of the Sons of God, by setting up Christs Judgment-Seat in their Hearts, for the subduing of Corrupt Nature, to the Jurisdiction of Christs Word and Spirit. Unbelief is the proper Soul-Damning sin, as being Directly against the only Remedy for recovery from a State of sin and misery. This makes soul Diseases to be deadly desperate, for all hopes of escaping Divine Wrath shall be defeated. If Satan by all his Power and Policy could not evade the Sentence of Condemnation, then his Slaves and Complices in Rebellion shall be most certainly adjudged to Eternal Trments, because they sin against the Remedy offer’d to them, which Ingratitude the Prince of Darkness is not Guilty of. Then the Ordinary proceeded to what Respects the Spirit Convinces of sin, in its heinious Aggravations. Secondly, what are the Causes why sinners are not affected with such Convidions, so as to submit to them Thirdly, What are the signs of a thorough and found Conviction to Conversion. Then he proceeded to exhort sinners not to check the Conviction of Christs Holy Spirit, because such who are strangers to the Frame and Complexion of their Souls, are usually Enemies to God and his Laws. Take heede therefore, of relapsing into any sin, for which you have smarted in the Festring Wounds of Conscience to ingratiate with your Lusts after a seeming disavowment, is worse than if you had never look’d strangely upon them. What is this, but to Court Satan to re-enter into your Hearts as his Free-hold? His Returns are always more Violent and Fatal, than his direct and profess’d Assaults, Lusts disturb ed only by slight Convictions, (as bodily Corrupt Humours by weak Physick) are more provoke’d and inflam'd, because not throughly purged out by the sincere Love of Vertue. Rather Bless the Spirit of God for his severest Convictions, in order to molt wife and merciful Designs. Here were Instances given of them. Then was stated the Divine Propertys of Christs Priestly Propitiatory Merits, for the healing of a wounded Conscience in sincere penitentiarys Also Rules how to apply Christs Righteousness aright. 1. Not rashly, till the sinner become weary of the Brthen and Bondage of his Lusts, sick of the sensual pleasures of sin, so as to be made willing, to resign himself to the Government of his Redeemer and the Conduct.of his Spirit. II. We must not be too late in the Application of Christs Healing; Righteousness, by procrastinating delays, and stout obduration of Heart, till the day of Grace be past and run out. III. We must avoid those mischevious Evils, which obstruct and invalidate the Sovereign Virtue of this Remedy, in it's due Oporation and saving Effects. IV. We must apply Christs Priestly Merits with an Holy impartiality, for purity in Heart, equally with Peace in Conscience, for the inflaming our Love to Christ, and the Confirmation of our Obedience, otherwise we cannot plead for pardon, nor apply the Privileges and Benefit's of Christs Kingly Righteousness, in all soule wants and diftress. Here were rectified some mistakes, about the undue licentious Application of Christs Righteousness. Next the Ordinary demonstrated the excellent, propertys of the Spirits Convictions, which he carrys on, for the advantage, of true Converts safety, and Consolation. Christs Spirit, convinces Authoritatively and, Superlatively to Men and Angels. Me is God Almighty to convince thorowly and effectually to Salvation, He is the only Heart-perswader, to Embrace Chist in the Latitude of every Office. He convinces of the Equity of Christs Governmentr; that he being the sinners erciful Conor, in pardoning the Rebellion, should likewise be his overeign Law-giver, to dispose of his Heart and course of Life, as himself will direct. How quitable is this, that Gods goodness should be incircled with Majesty, that so pardoned sinners may fear to displease him, for his very Clemency. Is not subjection to Christ perfect liberty? What is the Harmony of the soul, but the due arid comely subordination of all the Facultys and Affections, to the Dominion of sanctified Reason. This is the Conviction of Judgment, which makes the Purity, Equity, and Efficacy of Christs Government, aimable and obliging. This is more difficult, than to submit to Christ as a Prophet, or a Priest. Reason inlightned to Conviction, will close with Divine Truth;. And Self love, will Ballance Pride in Hypocrites, readily to apply Christs Priestly Merrits for Pardon and Salvation; but such are only half Converts, and in danger of perishing by Unbelief, whose Hearts are not thorowly subdued, to imbrace Christs Kingly Righteousness, in the conduct of his Word and Spirit. Here the Ordinary demonstrated, that it is a merciful Severity, that the Holy Spirit of God, should condescend to strive with trifling sinners, to overcome their stubbornness with his goodness. Neither the happiness of Christ nor of his Spirit, is in the least disturbed nor detrimented: If sinners extinguish their Convictions, themselves. only, will aggravate their Condemnations, if they cause the Spirits striving with them, to become Abortive. Therefore, what great cause of thankfulness have such, who have subjected themselves chearfully to the Convictions of Christs Spirit Consider, you might (had you been left to the Guidanceof your selves) have Acted the whole Mystery of Religion as in a Dream. You might have Dyed under the Calenture of your Lusts, or under a Lethargy of impenitent Security, sin might have been your sport and delight, not your burthen, or if so, it might have sunk you by dispair into the lowest Hell. But, I hope some of you have been convinced of sin, so as to loath it, and your selves for it. Consider how the Spirit of Christ Triumphs over Satan, when he hath silenced all prejudices, and Arguments of sinners Pride and Obstinacy, which a Diabolical Sophistry furnish’d them withal. Hell is inraged as having lost a Member of their Black Society, but the Spirit and Bride of Christ, say, Welcome thrice Blessed Souls, who imbrace a.Ccifi’d Saviour, you never till now, understood your true interest; Honour and Happiness to center in Christ for rest and satisfaction; in his Bosome; take up your Abode for ever. Thus doth the Holy Spirit Congratulate his blessed success, in his reconciling Office, making Saints of uners, and Heirs with Christ in Glory, of Bondslaves to Satan and their Lusts. Thus doth the doveliek Spirit of Christ, delight to extract a Miracle of Love and.Mercy, out of the severity of a found Conviction. Thus doth he Cure by Wounding, and Chastize the lost sinner into the Activity of the Diving Nature, sparkling with the sublime dispositions of a re newed soui. This is the very portal of Heavenly Glory and Felicity, of which, The Lord make us all partkers. On Monday the Ordinary visited the Condemned Prisoners, he prayed with them, and exhorted them, that they would prepare themselves for approaching Death; and not put off the Evil Day, by expecting of any Reprieve. He stated to them the true Nature of Faith and Repentance, as indispensible Conditions of Salvation. They contess’d that they had been negligent of their Duty to God and Man, but endeavoured now to redeem their mispent time. I told them that tho' their Lusts had ruled them hitherto, yet, if now they esteem Obedience to Gods Preepts, to be their truest Freedom and best Interest, they would detest their former base Compliances with sin and sinners; but it is very dangerous to trifle with the Holy God, and to be remiss in eing to be reconciled to him, till the stroke of Death be ready to seperate soul and body. I inquired therefore, what grounds they had, to hope for a future state of Blessedness. I shall proceed to give an Account of die Confessions of most of them. 1st. Ann Selby , Condemed for setting on Fire her Mistresses house, on Snow hill , London Aged 18 Years, Born in Northampton Shire , She says she hath lived in London 7 Years, four of which time, she hath spent in service ; she was but three Weeks with her Mistress,. where she attempted the foresaid mischief. The Ordinary ask'd her who tempted her to so wicked a Fact, she replyed, that a person now gone for Ireland, set her on work, who, as she said, owed her Mistress a Grudge, but pretended kindness to her self, arid promised her Marriage, if she would perform his wicked Advice. But he like the Evil Spirit, after he had tempted her to so mischevious ah Act, (which her self confess'd,might have been the deftruction of many) left her to publick shame and punishment. She acknowledged that the foresaid person directed her to take a lighted Candle, and with it to touch the Turpentine in a Barrel, and when she law it flame to endeavour her own escape, by hasting away, and leaving the Family to the danger. He promised to take her with him into Ireland, but she found it a delusion, for himself is fled. She said that she is sorry that she did such a dreadful Act. She refused to come on the Lords Day to the Chappel, and since to any Counsel or Prayers, saying that she was of another Religion. On the next day after Condemnation she seemed to be sorrowful, and said, that if she might be saved, she hoped she should not attempt the the like Crime again. The Ordinary told her, that the Hear was very deceitful, and he wishes that she may be a warning to others, not to believe fair pretences from any person, who may at the same time have a design for mischief, and not to be so fond of Marriage, as to carry on an attempt destructive to Mankind, for the end thereof will be shame and deserved punishment. 2dly Dorothy Hall , Condemned for picking a Gentlemans Pocket, in which were Guineas, and above s, in silver she is Aged sixteen Years,and was Born in the Strand , Her, Father (she says) is dead; and she being not subject to the Government of her Mother, was, drawn away from the Family, by the instigations of Evil persons, and that for a supply of her extravagant Expences, she had learn’d that deceitful Art aforesaid: She confess’d that tho' she be young in Years, yet. that; the Devil had frequently tempted her to evil ways, and that she had not guarded her heart by Prayer, to resist those Temptations. She saith, that the Fact, for which she is Condemned, was brought on by walking idly in the streets: There she met an Old ffender, and went with her to a Publick house, where, in the time of drinking with a Gentleman, she took the Advantage to get his Money. She hopes, this may be a warning to her to quit her bad Acquaintance, and to set about some Lawful Employment, that she may not be exposed to the snares of Satan, but may repeat of her evil Courses. She hath some measure of Knowledge in Religion, but not well improved: Therefore I advised her, if she may be reprieved, not to forget the present good resolutions, which she had under, the Sentence of Death, because many in this place have returned to their vain Courses, and leave them not, till, they bring.upon themselves an untimely End. 3dly. Lorana Cay , Condemned for Felony, Aged eighteen years, Born.in Hereford-shire . Parents are Dead;she said that she waited on a Young Lady at the Lord Brnkerds, but she had not her health, and so quitted her service. Afterwards she lived with a Gentlewoman in this City. She hath not been three, Years in London: she acknowledged that she had not spent her time so well as she ought to have done; but that a Covetous mind prevailed upon her, to supply her Excess in unlawful ways. She made great; Dolor and Lamentation under her sentence of Death, to the disturbance of Prayer and advice. But I desired her to abate her Passions, because that true repentance doth not consist in violent Exclamations against her own folly; but in the hearty detestation of sin, and she change of corrupt Nature; I instructed her in the Nature of true Faith and Repentance, and that sincere Conviction for sin, proceeds not from Legal Terrors only, but as sin desiles the Conscence, and violates the sacred Authority of Gods Laws. 4thly, Thomas Jervas , Condemned for a Felouious Act: he was Born in the Parish of St. Martins in the Fields , Aged not quite eighteen years, till September next. The Ordinary asd’d him what Employment he was rought p unto; he replyed that he was not put forth to be an Aprentice, he assigned this for that Omission, because his Father had spent his Estate, and had not wherewith to provide for his Family. This he laments as the occasion of his idling away his time, and that he had vacant hours wherein to contrive wickedness. I told him that the pretence of his Fathers Poverty, however contraded, did not necessitate him to commit any unlawful Act, but his own evil disposition; he ought rather to submit to the meanest Employ ment, than thus to have violated his Conscience, and the Laws of the Nation; had he preserved an honest mind, by depending on Divine Providence for a subsistance, he had not carved for himself to maintain his vicious Courses. To this he replyed, that he never before committed any base Act to the injury of any person; but he had not kept the Sabbath, nor prayed, that he might not be overcome by the evil inclinations of his own Heart. He wept that he should be so venturous to run into the snares of Death, by breaking into a house which he Robbed alone; I ask'd him what Repentance is, he said, a change of the Heart from the Love of all sin, to the Love of God in Christ; and said, if he might be spared, he hoped, that he should amend his Life, and for that purpose, desired me to pray for him, that God would make him sincere in the use of all those means, which he should seek him in, to attain the sanctified Effects of this his distressed Condition. 5thly. Another Condemned Criminal, said that he was Born in Hartford-shire, Aged twenty two Years. He said that he never was in any Prison before; he denys the Fact, but says that he is sorry for some evil Acts formerly committed: That while he was at home with his Friends, he kept the Sabbath, but when he was from them, he took Liberty to neglect his Duty to God, and kept Company with idle persons, which hath turned to his prejudice: he desired ray Prayers that he might amend his Life; and upon Wednesday when I exhorted him and another, to clear up the Truth of their Repentance, and to acquaint me what hopes they had of a future happy State, he was much sensible of his wicked Life, and said, that he hoped this affliction would tend to his Benefit, because he formerly was ignorant in the knowledge of Religion; but now, as he is instructed better, he should be more careful to practice what he is convinced of, to be his Duty, if he might be spared. 6thly. William Harris , Condemned for Coining false Money. He was Born in St. Giles's in the Fields , Aged twenty seven Years, He followed for three Years the Trade of a Silver- smith ; he confessed that he neglected to keep the Sabbath he did not Pray as he ought to have done, that he might trust in Gods Providence to supply his wants, having a Wife and Children, He laid that he intended to leave off this wicked Practice, and to have sought out some Lawful Employment. I told him that his Crime is of such a Nature, that it seldome escapes Death, if dilcovered; and therefore, that he should do well to improve that little time afforded to him, in recalling to mind the former Course of his Life, and heartily Repent of his sins, which he seemed to be sensible of. He had some Competent knowledge of Religion, therefore he was the more troubled, that he had not lived up to the true Profession of it. I ask’d him what laving Faith is? he replyed, an hope in Christ for Salvation. I said he will not become the Author of Eternal Life, but only to such, who obey him. He said that he was broken and contrite in heart for his sins, and such Christ hath promised not to reject. He said that his heart was deceitful, but he hoped by Prayer and Repentance, that Christ will wash away his sins, in the Merits of his Blood-shed. He advises all persons to take warning by him, not to dare to imbase his Majesties Coin, how secret so ever they think to carry it; he finds that God will discover it when they most presume that they shall escape the Sentence of the Law for such offences. This is all the Account which I can give of this Session. About ten of the Clock on Wednesday, the foresaid Prisoners in the Dead-warrant were carryed to Tyburn to be Executed, viz. Benjamin Butler and William Harris the two Coiners drawn in a Sledge, Ann Selby , Thomas Barrow alias Leviston , and Richard King in Carts: The first four dyed seemingly Penitent, and desired all Spectators to take warning by them, and to pray for them: Richard King was very Penitent; he said that he had led an ill Life, but desired all young persons to take heed of Sabbath breaking, and of ill Coompany, or any other course of Life, which might bring them to an untimely End: he prayed for himself, so did the Ordinary and another Minister, desired by his Friends to attend him. After the Ordinary had a second time recommended the souls of them all to God, they prayed for themselves, and then the Excutioner performed his Office. Dated this 25th. of May, 1687. Samuel Smith , Ordinary . This may be Printed R.P. May the 25th 1687. LONDON, Printed by D.Mallet next Door tothe Star, between Fleet-Bridge and Bridwell Bridge.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, Of the SIX MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN On Monday the 11th of NOVEMBER, 1751. BEING THE First EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Honble Thomas Winterbottom , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER I. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.LI. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER and TERMINER, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honourable JOHN BLACHFORD , Esq ; Lord-Mayor of the City of London , the Right Hon. the Lord Chief Justice LEE, the Honourable Baron CLIVE, RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of OYER and TERMINER, for the City of London, and Justices of Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall, in the Old Bailey , on Wednesday the 17th, Thursday the 18th, and Friday the 19th of October, 1750, and in the Twenty-fourth Year of his Majesty's Reign, ELIZABETH DAVIS was capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. And, By Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER and TERMINER, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Hon. FRANCIS COKAYNE , Esq ; Lord-Mayor of the City of London , the Right Hon. the Lord Chief Justice LEE, the Hon. Sir THOMAS BURNET , Mr. Baron CLIVE, RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of OYER and TERMINER, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall, in the Old Bailey , on Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, Friday the 18th, Saturday the 19th, and Monday the 21st of October, in the Twenty-fifth Year of his Majesty's Reign, SAMUEL BACON , ALEXANDER BYRNE , EMANUEL CLARKE , WILLIAM HOLMES , JAMES MALLONE , FRANCIS MANDEVILLE , TERENCE McCANE , ELIZABETH MEADOWS , JOHN NEWTON , & WESTON RAKES , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. Byrne, Mallone, Mandaville, and McCane were of the Romish Persuasion, and were attended by a Gentleman of the Romish Church . Holmes and Newton, &c. were daily attending at Chappel, and behaved decently and reverently. On Wednesday the 6th Instant the Report of the ten Malefactors was made to his Majesty in Council by Mr. Recorder, when he was pleased to order the six following, viz. Alexander Byrne , James Mallone , Francis Mandeville , Terence McCane , John Newton , and William Holmes for Execution on Monday the 11th Instant. Elizabeth Davis , convicted in October 1750, for publishing a false, forged, and counterfeit Letter of Attorney, knowing it to be such , is respited till his Majesty's Pleasure shall be further known ; as are also Samuel Bacon , convicted last Sessions for robbing Mr. Brittle , near his own House on Muswell-Hill , of a Gold Watch, &c. Emanuel Clarke and Weston Rakes , for robbing Thomas Tipping on the King's Highway . Elizabeth Meadows was not reported, having pleaded Pregnancy, and being found quick with Child. 1, 2, 3. William Holmes , John Newton , and Francis Mandeville were indicted, for that they, together with Jonathan Stevens , not yet taken, in the King's Highway, on Joseph Chandler did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, &c. one Linen Stock, Value 2 d. one Silver Stock-Buckle, Value 3 s. one Pair of Metal Shoe-Buckles, one Pair of Knee-Buckles, one Guinea, and 4 s. and 6 d. in Monies numbered, did steal, take, &c. Sept. the 29th . 4, 5, 6. Alexander Byrne , James Mallone , and Terence McCane were indicted for robbing Benjamin Smart upon the King's Highway, of a Hat, Value 5 s. one Pair of Silver Shoe-Buckles, Value 5 s. one Metal Tobacco-Box, Value 2 d. and Nine Shillings in Monies numbered, July 30 . 1. William Holmes , aged 19, was born in Bishopsgate-street , of industrious Parents, tho' in no great Business, or Circumstances, yet by each others Labours they lived comfortably. Unfortunately, perhaps, for him, his Father died, when he was about twelve Months old; so he was left to the Care of a Mother, whose Fondness brought him up tenderly; and she kept him to School, at the Expence of the Produce of her own Pains and Industry, till he was about 10 Years of Age. About that Time she met with a worthy Friend, who found Means to provide, that the Boy might be taken off her Hands: And from this Time he was put into, and bred at another School, till of riper Years, he grew fit to be put out Apprentice. There he learned to read, write, and cast Accounts, as is the usual Method to fit Youth to go into Life, and follow that which is good, unless the Depravity of their own Temper, or the Prevalence of evil Company induce them to pursue another Way of Life, which their Education was intended to guard them against. In this unhappy Youth both the above melancholy Circumstances seemed to concur to work his Destruction as to this Life. He was a Youth of some Vivacity, tho' a certain Sullenness seemed to set upon his Brow, and he was impatient always of Reproof, which was frequently necessary, as he was always an unlucky one, and ready at all Manner of boyish Mischief. About the Age of 15 Years he was put Apprentice to a Hot-presser and Dyer in Spital Fields : We don't find but that he served his Master with Industry and Faithfulness for three Years, and better; tho' even at that Time having somewhat too much Indulgence, which he knew not how to make a proper Use of, he was led to fall into little Scrapes at first, which, by frequent Use and Custom, drew him in to run much greater Lengths. During this Time not any Charge or Suspicion of Dishonesty was alledged against him, so far as we have heard or found; but he began to grow less diligent in his Business, which occasioned Words, and he being yet of a Temper impatient of Reproof, took in Dudgeon what was said to him on that Occasion, and was about to determine upon leaving his Master. However, he bore with it for some Weeks, and staid in his Service, tho' he grew more uneasy every Day; for Occasions of Complaint against him encreasing, as he grew more negligent; of Consequence Reproofs grew so much the severer. He grew hardened under it, nor suffered it to take Place, and the more he was galled at it, the more uneasy he was, till he was out of the hearing of it. The Case with Holmes seems just the same as with most of those unhappy Creatures. When once they have gone on a while in evil Courses, nothing shall put a Stop to them, but what stops their Breath; but was greater Care taken to keep them to labour six Days, and to their Duty to God the seventh Day, the Case might have been otherwise, and many more useful Members of Society might have been brought up, who are cut off frequently in their Prime for Want of better Regulation. His Negligence grew habitual, and every Call to Business disagreeable; his Service was no longer pleasing, nor would he at any Rate stay; but, as the Prodigal Son in the Gospel, left his Father rashly, and to his great Detriment and Grief after he was gone; so fared it with this unhappy Youth presently after he had left his Master. He soon spent what little he had, and Poverty and Starving stared him in the Face. What should he do? His wearing Apparel, and every Thing else next followed; being either pawn'd or sold, and he was left almost naked. He did not say but that his Master had been used to behave to him as one in his Situation could wish a Master to do; and, he said often, he wished his Example might be a Warning to all Apprentices, how they throw themselves out of Business, and think to providebetter for themselves, than their Friends have done. With him it was all Caprice, and not Reason: The Infatuation of his own Humour, and unsteady Temper, took Occasion to remove him, about nine Months ago, from such Service and Duty, as, attended to, might in Time have made him a Man, and been a Means to carry him safe through the World. But now Idleness had led him into the Company of loose and bad Men. All was gone; what should he do for more? He could not keep such Company long, without helping to pay the Expence of their Revellings. To dig he was ashamed, and was quite tired of Business. What he had sold his Goods for lasted not long: About this unhappy Juncture, who should fall in his Way, as an Engine of the Devil, to compleat his Ruin, but David Brown , otherwise Lowe , executed in October last; whom he met at a notorious Lodging House in Kingsland Road . David enquired of him, among other Things, what Way of Life he led, and how he got his Bread? To which Holmes readily replied, that he had but lately left his Master, and had sold and pawned every Thing, and knew not what Course next to take. Upon which Davy perceiving his Necessity, and looking upon him as a proper Object for him to work upon, told him it was a Pity he should starve in a Country of Plenty. Go with me, says he, and do as I do, and Money shall never be wanting. I live well upon the Lay, and have every Thing at Command. We cannot be hanged more than once, and there's an End. This Way of Instruction, he had learned, it seems, from the Landlord, whose Favourite Davy had been above all those unhappy Wretches that ever used his House. With some Reluctance at first, Holmes says, he consented; but it appears, that when he was once enter'd into the Practise, he was active and desperate as any other Person could be. Custom in sinning wore out, and effaced all Principles of Good; and Industry and Honesty being at an End, he began to be as abandoned as ever Wretch was of the Multitudes that have gone before him in the same Road. David Brown and Holmes from this Time became sworn Brothers, and scarce any Thing was done by one, that the other had not a Hand in. Holmes had now his Mistress, and to provide for her and himself, away he goes with David into the Minories, and after seeking Prey for a while, met with a Person near a dark Alley, into which they hurried him, and Holmes was to shew how he could behave in such Attempts. He did so, and robbed the Person of about 9 s. swearing, with Pistol presented, he would blow his Brains out if he did not deliver quietly. David stood upon the Watch, and when Holmes came out, and told his Success, he commended him, saying, He would make a rare Hand in Time. From thence they went together to Stepney-Fields , and robbed five different People singly, one after another, whose Booty, to the best of his Remembrance, he says, produced about 18 s. What should they do then, but return to their Lodgings, ready at all Times to receive them, and carouse withthe Crew the House harbour'd; where they arrived, and passed the Remainder of the Night, and lay Perdue all next Day, playing the Tricks of the House, and at Night turn'd out again for more Prey. About Whitechappel , and the adjacent Places, they rambled the next Night, and committed several Robberies, which ended in the same Scenes of Riot and Debauchery. And, to be brief, so many were the Robberies they two, sometimes by themselves, and sometimes in Company with one or two more committed, that he with Horror reflected upon them; tho' he said, so many they had committed in about seven Months Time, and the Life he led so vile, that he could not bear them in Memory. Holmes was besides concern'd with Holland and Thorowgood, executed on Monday the 19th of July last, in diverse Robberies about Stepney-Fields , Whitechappel , and Goodman's-Fields , and acknowledg'd that in their Company he had done great Injury to many People; but being generally in Liquor upon these Occasions of committing Street-Robberies, he could not recollect Particulars, but said he was also led into their Company by David Brown . Some Time before September Sessions, Brown occasioned Holmes to be taken by some Thief-takers, but Holmes got the better of him then for a-while; and procuring himself to be admitted Evidence against him, Brown was convicted, and suffer'd accordingly, and Holmes was sent about his Business. What shall he do now? he had proved himself a Villain, and scarce knew where to hide his Head. He says, he thought with himself what he should do as he went along the Streets, and at last resolved to go Home to his poor Mother, and stay there the Night he was at Liberty after giving his Evidence against Brown, that he might take Time to consider. The next Day he went to Field Lane , and took a Lodging: But he was not easy there, and from thence he removed himself to Church-Lane in Whitechappel , where he took a Lodging, and says he committed several Robberies between the End of September Sessions, which ended the 18th, and the Time he was taken, which was the 30th. The Robbery of Mr. Chandler he acknowledges to have been principally concern'd in, for which he was taken at the Queen's-Head in Cable Street , commonly call'd Back-Lane , and convicted at the last Sessions. His Behaviour at first before the Justice was very audacious, and after Conviction, for a little while, he appeared with the utmost Unconcern; but as the Time drew near, and the Warrant for Execution was against him (tho' some Interest was made) he began to bethink himself of his approaching End, and, as far as I could see and judge of him, behaved in a very penitent Manner, and seem'd heartily sorry for his past evil Transactions. 2. James Newton , aged 29, was born in the City of Norwich , and lived there, with his Parents, till he was about 12 Years of Age. By that Time they were both dead, and he was left destitute of any Friend to take any Care of him. After some Time he took to the Sea, and was put Apprentice to a Master of a Holland Trader , whom he served several Years, and afterwards having sail'd in divers Merchant Ships up the Streights , and to the West-Indies , before the Mast, he was pressed into the King's Service on board a Man of War, and says he has been a common Sailor in the Service about 12 Years, tho' about a Twelvemonth ago he arrived at the Honour of being Boatswain's Mate . He says he sailed in a Vessel, about October last was 12 Months, which was to be on a Station about Milford Haven , and the Coast of Wales, and returned about two Months since During this Voyage he was in Disgrace somehow with the Mate of the Ship, from whom he met with rough Treatment. As he looked upon himself in the Capacity of an Officer, tho' of inferior Degree, he thought it was using him in a Manner not becoming a Brother Officer, which raised his Resentment so high, that he resolved to quit the Service as soon as he returned to the River Thames: Accordingly the Ship coming to Ports-mouth , as soon as he could set Foot on Shore, he says, he was as good as his Word, and set out for London directly. He had some small Matter of Prize-Money to receive, but upon his Application for it, he found he had missed his Call, and being told that the Money was sent down to the Chest at Chatham, he was obliged to set down with the Loss of that Part of the Reward of his Labour. He had a Lodging in Cable-street , Whitechapple he says, and worked hard in unloading of Colliers in the River, by which he gained an honest Livelihood. But Symonds, alias Spanish Jack, had got into some Acquaintance with him by drinking together, and prevail'd with him to come and lodge at the Queen's-Head , where he had not been seven Days, before he was concern'd in this Robbery. He says Spanish Jack proposed the Thing, and as they had been all drinking together, they agreed to go out, but that he never saw Holmes, or Mandeville, till that Night, nor was ever in a Robbery before. He seemed to behave well, and die very penitent. 3. Francis Mandeville , aged 24, was born at Waterford , in the Kingdom of Ireland . This unhappy young Man was Son of a Gentleman of Credit and Family, tho' not of Circumstances sufficient to provide for so numerous an Offspring as he had about him. However, it happen'd that a Lady, who had the Welfare of the Family at Heart, obtain'd the Father's Consent, and bred him up with her own Sons, intending to give him the Benefit of a regular Education. His Father, 'tis said, was capable of defraying the Expence of his Education, but not so well as the Lady; and besides, the pious Manner in which that worthy Lady brought up her Children, was no inconsiderable Motive to induce him to gratify her Request; he was not far advanced in Years, when he was placed under her Protection, and in a few Years made so great a Progress, that (had she liv'd) she was determined he should have had a compleat Education in the College of Lombardy; but it pleased the Almighty to call his generous Benefactress out of this World, which at once blasted all his Hopes, and render'd him an Incumbrance upon his Father, whose heavy Charge of Children at this Time would not, with Justice to his Family, enable him to carry her Design into Execution: However, being willing to improve his late Advantages, he kept him closely at School, and sent him to Waterford , to have him instructed in the Art of Navigation; and having sufficient Interest to provide for him in the Navy , he entered him, as soon as he arrived at a proper Age, Aboard the Kent , one of his Majesty's Ships of War, as an effective Man, and provided him in a general Manner with every Thing necessary for him. His Father also had him warmly recommended to the Captain, who gave him all the Encouragement imaginable. His Disposition was naturally very affable, and by his courteous Behaviour he soon acquir'd the Esteem of his Officers, and distinguish'd himself as a Person of greater Activity and Diligence than any that went before the Mast. He was always indefatigable in discharging his Duty upon every Occasion that offer'd, and behaved with so much Courage and Resolution at the taking of a Spanish Privateer of forty Guns, that he was the first Man that boarded her Sword in Hand, and by his Example fired his Companions with so much Bravery, that they met with little or no Resistance after their first furious Onset. This was the first Engagement he had been in; and after he received the proper Encouragement from his Officers, he was ordered to remain Aboard the said Prize, where, by his prudent Management, he acquir'd a great deal of Money from the Crew, and carried her safely into the West-Indies; but he had some Dispute with one of the Lieutenants, who vow'd Vengeance against him as soon as the Ship set sail; and in order to avoid the Consequences that might attend his Malice, he prevail'd on the Captain to dismiss him, and to recommend him Aboard the Woolwich Man of War . Having now received the greater Part of his Wages, and sold his Prize-Money, he appear'd in a genteel Character amongst his new Officers on Board this Ship. He had the good Fortune to be at the taking of several Prizes, which turn'd to his Advantage, and in twelve Months after he was turn'd over to another of his Majesty's Ships of War. Here he gave himself up entirely to drinking, and consequently neglected his Duty, so that his Officers were determined to punish his Disobedience, and with that Intent appointed a Court Martial to bring him to Punishment. In the mean Time he found Means to escape Aboard the Gibraltar , and went by the Name of Edmund Moroney ; but not liking his Usage, he left her, and enter'd Aboard the Otter Man of War , where he remained about ten Months, and behaved tolerably well. He was then turn'd over to the Culloden , where he regain'd his former Character, and was at the taking of several valuable Prizes. He landed at Spithead the 23d Day of September last, and came to London the 25th, and being perfectly unacquainted with the Ways of the Town, as well as ignorant of the Wiles and Intrigues of Mankind, he met with some of his former Ship-Mates, who first help'd him to squander away what he had left, and then introduced him into bad Company, which put him upon doing unlawful Acts, and work'd his Ruin as to this World. He was a Party concern'd in this Robbery, by the Confession of them all, and died a Member of the Church of Rome , and behaved very decently under Sentence of Death. Holmes, Newton and Mandeville were apprehended by some Thief-takers at the Queen's-Head in Cable-Street , and were betrayed by the Evidence and Accomplice, Spanish Jack, otherwise J. Symonds, at whose Instance and Encouragement they went out that Night. They had rescued him before from the Hand of Justice, and he finding diligent Search was made after him, took this Method to save himself. 4. Alexander Byrne , aged 23, was born in Dublin . His Father kept a Publick House, or Inn, in Cavan-street, and lived in Credit. And, had this unfortunate Youth made proper Use of the good Advice and tender Care of his Parents, he might have been a Credit to his Family, and a usefull Member of Society; but having a Tendency to Vice even from his Infancy, it was almost impossible to form his Mind to pursue any of those Instructions which tend to render Life happy and easy. And notwithstanding his Father plainly perceived a Disposition, not without Difficulty to be conquered in him, yet he acted his Part, and gave him an Education much more suitable for a Gentleman, than a Person designed for Industry and hard Labour. Whilst in his juvenile Years, he made it a common Practice, instead of attending his School, to lurk after the Hostler in his Father's Stables, and took particular Delight in riding the Horses to Water. As he advanced in Age, so he contracted a Habit of Idleness and Vice, peculiar only to the most wicked and abandoned. He first begun with filching and stealing Gloves, Whips, Spurs and Handkerchiefs, from his Father's Customers; and proceeded next to try his Fortune in the Streets. His keeping very irregular Hours induced his careful Parent occasionally to make a strict Enquiry into his Manner of living; and dogging him one Night through a Crowd, found him very busy about a Gentleman's Pockets; but taking no Notice, till he was fully perswaded of the Intention of his Son, he caught him pulling his Handkerchief out of his Pocket. Struck with Shame and Confusion at the Behaviour of his Son, he directly informed the Gentleman of the whole Matter, and returned him the Handkerchief, entreating the Favour of his Company to his House. The Gentleman went with him, and in his Presence he gave his Son the most severe Horsewhip Chastisement imaginable. The Concern of the Father, and the Sorrow which the Son seemed affected and agitated with, moved the Gentleman's Compassion so far, that he suspended a Prosecution against him. However, the Father's Severity had quite a contrary Effect than appeared; for early the next Day the Son set off for the Country, not unprovided with Money, or proper Necessaries, and being a smart genteel young Fellow, he bent his Course to the County of West-Meath . There, by his good Address, he introduced himself into a Gentleman's Service as his Butler ; and tho' his Countenance was innocent, and betrayed no Manner of Guilt; yet there was so much Deceit under that Shadow, as rendered him, at last, a Pest to civil Society. He behaved extremely well at first in this Gentleman's Family, and his Affability shortly acquir'd him the Esteem of all his Fellow Servants; but this Dawn of Honesty did not last long, for he was by and by detected in playing Pranks, which must be disagreeable to every sober Family. He thought it best to avoid the Consequence, and so, taking French Leave, he made off with all imaginable Precipitation; not forgetting to carry with him, of his Master's Moveables, a Portion for himself. And besides, he was so wicked as to make his poor Fellow-Servants also suffer the Loss of their Goods. After this he returned to Dublin , where he staid not long, but took the first Opportunity to go on Board a Ship bound for Park-Gate . When he came to London he got acquainted with a Set of notorious Reprobates in Drury-Lane , who not only exposed him to the Dangers arising from the Conversation of corrupted Women, but entered him also in their Lists, to plunder the Honest and Industrious. He was under the Tuition of Dowdle, executed some Time ago, and the rest of his Gang, for some Time; and when they were mostly executed, he committed several Robberries alone, and especially one upon a Gentleman in St. Giles's , whom he attacked in the open Street, without paying any Regard to the Dangers that might ensue; and tho' the Gentleman made a noble Resistance, and gave him several Blows on the Head, yet, being a young Fellow of Activity and Strength, mix'd with rather a foolhardy, than true Courage, robbed him of a considerable Sum, and got away clear, notwithstanding the Hue and Cry pursued him two Streets Lengths. Relying much upon his desperate and undaunted Manner of cutting his Way in Case of a Pursuit, it was scarce possible to bring him to Justice, unless he was taken at a Disadvantage. M'Cane being a Townsman of his, and his intimate Acquaintance, he judged him a proper Person to act in Concert with; and M'Cane having a natural Propensity to Wickedness, was easily prevailed upon to join him in all his horrid Enterprizes. His Scene of Action was generally held at Spital Fields , Whitechapel , and Ragg Fair , where he committed several notorious Robberies, but the Hand of Justice pursuing him, he was apprehended for robbing Benjamin Smart of nine Shillings, a Pair of Silver Shoe-Buckles, and a Tobacco-Box, for which he received Sentence of Death. During his Confinement he seemed very penitent, and died a Member of the Church of Rome . 5. Terence McCane , aged 23, was born in Dublin ; his Father kept a Publick House, and was always reputed as a very honest Man; but his Circumstances being very slender, he had it not in his Power to give this his only Son any Manner of Education, more than to qualify him with a Trade to enable him to get his Bread honestly; he therefore left it to his own Choice to determine what Business or Occupation he should like best to embrace, and according to his own Desire he was bound Apprentice to a Carpenter , who happen'd to be an intimate Friend of his Father's. He was very diligent and careful during the Time of his being with this Master, and had the good Fortune not only to acquire his Master's Esteem, but also to leave him with an exceeding good Character. He staid at his Father's some Months after his Time was expired, and giving himself entirely to Idleness, and lurking about with whatever Company resorted to the House, he contracted the Habit of drinking so immoderately, that with much ado his Father could correct that evil Propensity which he saw growing so strong upon him; and in order to facilitate his Design the better, he was advised to give him proper Necessaries, and send him to London , under the Pretext of improving his Trade, and to place him under the Care of a Gentleman of his Acquaintance, who had Orders to inspect narrowly into his Conduct, and supply him moderately, until he got into Business. He was not long in Town before he associated with some of his Countrymen, who led him into various Scenes of Debauchery; and, as he was excessive fond of Cards, so he thought himself perfectly unhappy when he was not engaged at a Game of Cribbage or All-fours. His Itch after Gaming was an Inlet to, and the Cause of all his Misery, and he was obliged to have Recourse to the Pawnbroker almost every Day, until he had not the second Shirt to put to his Back; and no sooner he got his Week's Wages, than it was expended either at Cards, or some other of his Nocturnal Debaucheries and Revels. It was his bad Fortune to meet with an old Acquaintance and a Townsman of his, as before mentioned, who was vers'd in every Scene of Vice, and who put him upon Methods of getting Money by the most illicit bad Practices. It was in the Company of this seducing profligate Byrne that he first annoy'd the publick Tranquility, and it was by his alluring Temptations he was prevail'd upon to act in Concert with him, in robbing a Gentleman in Spital-Fields of a Watch and some Silver, which they carry'd off without being detected. Flush'd with this Success, they made a second Attempt upon a Fruiterer going along Whitechappel on his Return Home, whom they also divested of all the Money that he, with much Pains and Industry, got the same Day at Market. He was at last brought to condign Punishment, for robbing Benjamin Smart of nine Shillings, a Pair of Shoe-Buckles, and a Tobacco-Box. Whilst he was under Sentence, he behaved with great Resignation, seemed sorry for his manifold Crimes, and acknowledged the Justice of his Sentence; he died a Member of the Church of Rome . 6. James Mallone , aged 18, was born in Dublin , of very honest and creditable Parents; his Father dying when he was very young, and leaving a Competency in his Mother's Hands to give him a beneficial good Trade, he was, at a very early Age, bound Apprentice to a Callicoe, or stamp'd Linen Printer . His Father's Relations gave him all the Encouragement he could expect, and his Master's indulging Treatment to him, made him extremely happy all the Time of his Servitude. I must observe, that he seemed a Lad of a very gentle and tractable Disposition; and it is said, with the greatest Acknowledgments and Gratitude he endeavoured to repay his Master's Civilities and Kindness, by an assiduous Application to his Business. When he had served some Time, his Master sent him to England , and recommended him to a Gentleman of the same Trade in London , with whom he lived some Time, and behaved so well, that his Master added greatly to his Wages; and being very fond of, and dutiful to his Mother, he sent her frequently small Sums of Money, which he saved out of his Wages by good OEconomy and Prudence. In short, his Conduct was so regular and good, that he left no Room for Censure, and his Carriage to all People, he held the least Connection with, so obliging, that he was look'd upon as a Person who merited a general Esteem; but having the Misfortune of becoming acquainted with Alexander Byrne and Terence McCane , he was prevailed upon, at their Instigation to go with them to a Publick House drink some Beer on the 30th Day of July last, and getting into Company with one Charles Wayland , a notorious Villain, and one of the former Accomplices, he pretended he had no Money in his Pockets, and insisted upon their giving him their Company to his Lodging, where his Credit was good; the unhappy Lad complied, and drinking immoderately, they work'd him up to attend them upon a Nocturnal Expedition, and supplying him with a Sword, they attack'd one Benjamin Smart in Catharine-Wheel-Alley in Whitechappel , and robbed him of nine Shillings, a Pair of Silver Shoe-Buckles, and a Tobacco-Box. Wayland turning Evidence on some Dispute betwixt him and Byrne, about dividing the Spoil, he was apprehended, and committed to Newgate , tried at the Old Bailey the last Sessions, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. He had an exceeding good Character given him in Court, and during his Confinement he behaved with uncommon Fervour in his Devotions, and seemed to be very penitent. He died a Member of the Church of Rome . At the Place of EXECUTION. On Monday last, about 9 o'Clock, William Holmes , John Newton , and Francis Mandeville , in one Cart, Terence McCane , James Mallone , and Alexander Byrne , in another, were conveyed from Newgate to the Place of Execution, attended by a large Number of Constables, and Multitudes of People. When they came there they prayed very fervently while they were tying up to the fatal Tree. After reading some Prayers, recommending their Souls to the Almighty's Protection, they continued praying, and calling on the Lord Jesus Christ to receive their Souls, till the Cart drew from under them. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words OF THREE MALEFACTORS, VIZ. Captain WILLIAM LAWRENCE , Who was Executed on Wednesday the Ninteenth of December, 1759, for PIRACY, at EXECUTION-DOCK; AND OF THOMAS HARTSHORN AND PETER HOPGOOD , Who were executed at TYBURN , On Monday the Eleventh of February, 1760, for HORSE-STEALING. BEING THE Second EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir THOMAS CHITTY , Knt. LORD-MAYOR of the City of LONDON . NUMBER II. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Sold by M.COOPER, in Pater-noster-Row. 1760.[Price SIX-PENCE.] INTRODUCTION. O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? Thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock, they have refused to return. Therefore I said, Surely these are poor they are foolish; for they know not the way of the Lord, nor the judgment of their God. I will get me unto the GREAT MEN, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the Lord, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds. Jerem, v. 3 - 5. It is a sad reflection on the perverseness and obstinacy of human nature, to observe how little force and influence the most frequent and solemn warnings, the clearest convictions, the loudest calls, and the most striking example have on men to reform them, and this, though attended with heavy afflictions and severe chastisements, extending even to death. This is what the pathetic and zealous prophet here lays before us, Thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock. Resolution in a good cause is great, generous, and noble: but stubbornness in a bad one, is as rebellion and the sin of witchcraft; that is, 'tis rebellion against God, and taking part which the arch-rebel, making a league and confederacy with him, and fighting under his banner. Though such stubborness was not the apparent temper of any of the offenders, which are the subject of these papers, in their last extremity, yet it certainly is the character of too many who survive them, and will not be warned by their unhappy fate. Our prisons, by means of this obstinacy in them, and neglect of discipline in others, instead of being houses for the correction of vice and reformation of manners, for reducing and inuring the idle and vicious to habits of industry, virtue, and piely, are become sinks of sloth and vice, of iniquity, impiety, and every abomination; directly contrary to the design of law-givers and laws, in confining and punishing offenders; and these infect their fellows, till the infection spread for and wide. Whereas if every prison contained in itself an Ergastulum, a workhouse or bridwell, adapted to every prisoner's strangth and talents, under good masters and regulations, together with a diligent, serious, and good instructor, in plain, sound principles of true religion and morality; both which employments of work and instruction, should be carefully attended to by the prisoners at proper hours, on pain of enforcing the apostles rule, He that will not work neither let him eat, we should soon see another face of things both within and without our prisons. And this, I may venture to advance, would be truer charity both to the souls and bodies of prisoners, than suffering them under the chimeric notion of enjoying a liberty, which they have lost and forfeited, to languish and perish in sloth and ignorance; only taking their turns to beg at the grate, being a dead weight on wellmeaning charity, and mispending the rest of their time in bad schemes, filtby conversaiton, and vicious practices: not one in ten, regarding the call, either of industry, or devotion, perhaps during the whole time of their confinement, before or after their trail, till transported, or delivered. This evil neglected fills our streets, and peoples our colonies, with pests of society, practised and bardened in every sharping trick, and art of villainy, in those schools and seminaries of wickedness and vice, our present prisons; which, if well governed and regulated, would become hospitals for healing and restoring the mind and monners to a good state of moral and spiritual health, as orginally intended, and as by all law and reason they should be; and as the other excellent foundations of hospitals, restore health to their bodies. Nor is the evil confined to prisons; it extends itself to some of every rank and degree, too long left at large, and more formidable in proportion to their power and inclination to do evil. It was so, at least in the days of one of the greatest, the wisest, and wealthiest of king. And moreover, I saw under the sun and place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there. Eccles. iii. 16. If this mighty monarch saw this under his own eye, that neither courts, temples, nor tabernacles, were sanctuaries from iniquity, much more are we forbidden to wonder or repine if it proved as bad, or worse in distant conquests and colonies. If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province; marvel not at the matter, for he that is higher than the highest, regardeth, and blessed be God, that there be higher than they, Eccles. v. 8. For men, however exalted in place and title, honour and dignity, are still but men; and happy it is for the governors, and governed, when the King of kings inspires their hearts with the fear of him, that they may know themselves to be but men: - mortal and fallible at best, subject to like passions, prejudices, and infirmities with others. The greatest monarch, no less than his vicegerents, may be more ennobled and exalted, by paying a due regard to this inspired admonition. Then would it no longer be indifferent to the injured and oppressed poor man, whether he groans under the oppression of an insolent, obstinate, unrelenting, and purse-proud conspiracy; or be excluded from a legal redress, by suppressing of evidence under undue influence, or for want of wealth and interest, to open the way for white-robed truth and justice, to appear in his favour, and dispel those black clouds of obloguy, with which malice and misrepresentation had overcast, and weltnigh overset him. Well spake that sage who compared human laws to cobwebs, which catch flies and lesser infects, but let the wasps and hornets break through. But with the divine laws, it is quite otherwise; for mercy will soon pardon the meanest, but mighty men shall be mightily tormented. Here therefore, O ye kings, and understand; learn ye that be judges of the earth. Wisdom vi. 6. &c. The case of one of these criminals is somewhat singular: he was robbed of his wife by a man in his own low class of life, for which he could have no restitution or satisfaction. Being unable to sue the wicked offender at law, or apply for a bill of divorce, and leave to marry again, he was obliged to submit to his loss, and its consequences, to which be imputed his sad fate; how truly I will not determine. He himself stole a horse, and rode him away, and being quickly pursued and apprebended, the horse was recovered and restored, but the thief was banged. Though I do not wish to see the maxims and civil polity of the Jews adopted in all points, and engrafted into our constitution, yet may we gather some useful hints therefrom. By their law the stealing a beast was not capital; but, the seducing and stealing a man's wife was punished with death. When the most pious and valiant kind that ever reigned in Israel, but thur transgresed, and was in a parable, finely adapted, and addressed to him by the prophet Nathan, drawn in to condemn himself, in the person of another, though less offender, with his own mouth to death; yet when struck with self-conviction and remorse, be humbled himself and said, I have sinned against the Lord; his repentance, known to the searcher of hearts to be sincere, entitled him to the divine indulgence, and express remission of his sin: but the obdurate impenitent goes on to treasure up to himself wrath against the day of wrath. By our laws and customs, on the contrary, the petty villain who steals your ox, or your horse, nay even a calf or a lamb, has a gallows for his portion; but the monstrous wretch, or subtle villain, who seduces your wife, or child, loads you with slander and infamy, in order to screen his crime, and secure his possession, and by various means, and artifices, evades the law, how often does he enjoy the theft with impunity, and triumph over the injured, perhaps murdered husband and family. So that it seems as if the property in a beast, were deemed, in some countries, more valuable than that in a wife or child, in proportion as the one is better secured, and guarded than the other. Almost insensibly have I fallen into these reflections, by the case before-mentioned, which occurs in the following account of one of these unhappy offenders, who ever since his conviction asserted, that a bad wife, seduced by a fly villain, sober, honest, in other respects, and, perhaps, pious to outward appearance, was the beginning of his misfortunes; in may be so. On the other hand, it is said, he provoked her first; the dying man said otherwise: be that as it may: the miscreant who invaded his right to his wife, is certainly guilty beyond excuse; as he robbed the husband of her aid and solace, and excluded them both from all hope of reconciliation and repentance, by detaining her from her husband; and yet he lives, and triumphs it the possession of the widow, who perhaps was the occasion of the husband's death. When thus incorrigibly wicked was the temper of the Jewish nation, through every rank and degree, in the days of the prophet Jeremiah; the distemper drew to a most dangerous crisis, which quickly ended in their invasion and conquest, by a foreign power, and their captivity and slavery in a strange land. Let us be warned by their example, and by the many instances of the divine goodness and forbearance, and long suffering towards us, be led to repentance; and I trust and hope there is a fair prospect of this. This divine almighty band hath lately appeared for us, to rescue and save us from a confederacy, which, in human account, was TOO MIGHTY FOR US. Sensible of this, and all his other mercies and deliverances, it is hoped, we resolve to be a grateful and faithful people, in the general course and tenor of our conduct; the fewer exceptions the better; yet some exceptions there will be, such as give occasion to the following account. But to the honour and happiness of our nation, let it be remembered that there is no crying evil prevailing among us, which when properly laid before our most excellent and worthy superiors, is not most willingly and effectually redressed; no want which, when made known to the great, the good, and the wealthy, is not most readily and chearfully supplied: witness the many private as well as public and national charities, already exerted, and still promoted, even in favour of our captive enemies; how much more toward the children, the liege subjects, and happy natives of this bless isle; blessed above all other spots on the globe, with a king, princes, and nobility truly great, and noble; bless with her severa ranks of gentlemen, truly adorning that character, and as directly opposite to, as for excelling that of the degenerate Jews then besting to decay, as the Christian is better than the Jewish dispensation; the subjects of which, even the great men, who had known the way of the Lord, and the judgment of their God, yet even they had altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds. But it is our felicity to reflect, and be conscious that this nation in general, is by the mighty and miraculous band of God, turned back again! Restored by a series of manifold mercies, and providential monitions and deliverances to a right sense of its dependence on the Divine Being and Providence, and that its safety is under the shadow of his wings; willing and zealous to resume the easy yoke, the light burden of Christian duty and obedience, become yet lighter since restored to its pure and primitive standard by our happy reformation, which may the Divine Power and Goodness enlarge and extend to the utmost bounds of the British empire, even from the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same! Glorious design! worthy of the best thoughts and labours, of every Christian, every subject of Great Britain. Be this her Decus & Tutamen, the ornament of grace about her neck, the protection, and stability of all her lesser, (because temporal) blessings, privileges, and enjoyments. Thus may we all join in that song of the inspired poet, The Lord is king, the earth may be glad thereof; yea, the multitude of the isles may be glad thereof. Psalm xcvii. I. None so truly and cordially as this happy isle of Britain, and her dependencies; who will thus be made happy instruments of promoting the accomplishment of the same glorious design of his adorable providence, recorded by the same inspired penman, All the ends of the world shall remember themselves, and be turned unto the Lord; and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before him; for the kingdom is the Lord's, and he is the governor among the people. To promote this great purpose, we have good laws subsisting, if duly executed by the proper department (as I am informed). "That no ship carrying one hundred men, shall go to sea without a chaplain." And even our transported convicts, if duly regnlated, as before proposed, by being employed and instructed while in prison, are not unconnected with this good design, which when transported in their present corruption of mind and manners, they disgrace and prevent. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE's ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of his majesty's commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal delivery, for the high court of Admiralty of England, held at JusticeHall in the Old-Baily, on Monday the 29th of October, 1759, before the right worshipful Sir Thomas Salusbury , Knt . L.L.D. Judge of the high court of Admiralty ; the honourable Sir Edward Clive , Knt. the honourable Henry Bathurst , two of the justices of his majesty's court of Common-Pleas ; and other his majesty's commissioners, &c. A bill of indictment was found by the Grand Inquest against William Lawrence , Samuel Dring , William Goff , and Hendric Muller , late of London , mariners , for piratically and seloniously boarding a ship called the Enighadt, belonging to persons to the jurors unknown, upon the high seas, within the jurisdiction of the admiralty of England, about three leagues from the North Foreland , in the county of Kent , in this kingdom, and assaulting Christian Van Aften , then master thereof, and robbing him of six guineas, his property, and twenty deal boxes, value 40s. and three bales of cambrick, value 700 l. and two bales of bed-ticking, value 100 l. the goods of persons to the jurors unknow, April 3, 1759. To this indictment they pleaded Nor guilty; and for their trial put themselves on God and their country. The issue of this trial was, that three were found guilty, namely, Lawrence, Dring, and Muller; and one, namely Goffe, was acquitted. The evidence for the crown were Christian Van Asten , master , Fedy Olford , mate of the said ship Enighadt, Henry Welch , a passenger therein, and Thomas Seal , first lieutenant of the Pluto privateer cutter, of six carriage, and ten swivel guns, and of which Lawrence was captain . The witnesses all agreed that Lawrence was one of the first four or five that boarded the Dutch ship or dogger. Most of them agreed, that he, or some of his company with him, demanded shot-money, and received first two guineas, and then four, or three and a half; and the lieutenant, Seal, proved that Lawrence returned without any goods, but left two or three of his hands in the Dutchman, and sent the first lieutenant with about six more back to them, without any particular orders; but that they, well knowing their errand, did not come back empty handed, but brought the goods charged in the indictment, and that the captain received them on board his privateer; that they were put ashore at a place called New-Harbour, two miles from Rye, then sold, and the money divided. Capt. Lawrence offered nothing in his defence, but that he was locked up in his cabbin by the lieutenant, when the goods were brought along-side; the others made no defence. When visited after their conviction, they all behaved themselves with humility and seriousness, daily attended the chapel, and received and complied with such instructions as were given, proper for their sad condition. Dring and Muller pleaded innocence, as acting under the command of their officers, to whom they could not refuse obedience. But they must have been sensible that this was no reason, nor sufficient authority for them to transgress the laws of God, and their country, and incur the penalty of death. Lawrence never attempted to disown his guilt, on the whole matter, as having received the goods on board his cutter, but denied several particulars of Van Asten, the Dutch captain's evidence against him, as that it was not he, but Hendrick Muller , who demanded the papers, and looked at them, and that one of his crew demanded and took the shot-money; owned that he fired a two pounder three or four times to bring him too; denied that he had any of those liquors to drink, which the Dutch captain said he gave him, or that he blacked his face, or otherwise disguised himself, or that he struck Van Asten, or any of his men, when on board him; or that he was present when four guineas more, besides the first two, were demanded and taken, or when the captain and crew were locked up in the cabbin; by all which he would shew, that the Dutch captain was too forward and hardy in his evidence against him. Mean time several endeavours were used by his friends to save his life, but they met with no countenance or hope, much less success. He was however indulged with a very favourable length of time, to prepare and make his peace, which it must be owned, he seemed all along disposed to make the best use of he was able, and it is hoped to good purpose. He gave the following account of himself, that he was born at Hastings , on the coast of Sussex ; his father was a fisherman there, who used, and bred him up to the mackrel and herring fishery , and is now dead, but his mother and two sisters are still living; he has left two children, one of nine, the other of seven years of age, in the care of their grandmother. He appeared to be about forty years old, was married at Rye , ten miles east of Hastings , about eleven years ago, and lived there with his wife and family, using the coasting trade , and carrying corn from thence to London . In the year 1757, being mate of the St. George, a brig, belonging to Hastings , bound from Newcastle to Portsmouth with coals, in company with two other colliers, they were met with, off Shoreham , by a French privateer of twenty-four nine pounders, May the third, and after an obstinate engagement of three hours and a half, they were all three taken and carried into Havre ; they were detained prisoners some time at Honfleur , opposite to Havre, at the mouth of the river Rhone , and from thence were conducted to Denain , where they lived much better, their allowance being mended. In about six months they were exchanged, and brought to Jersey , to which 150 prisoners belonging to that place and Guernsey, forced the cartel ship to go and land them. Twelve of the prisoners passed over to Guernsey , and thence to Poole in a small sloop, whence he got a passage to Portsmouth , and from thence went by land to London ; where, in two or three days, he entered a volunteer , as gunner on board the Anson cutter, a tender, carrying ten three pounders, in which they cruised on the coast of Holland , among the men of war looking after the French frigates that lay in Dunkirk road . From this station, he was moved to the Either cutter, as gunner, carrying ten four pounders, a tender, which cruised in the Bay of Biscay during the summer of 1758, between the fleet commanded by lord Anson, and the squadron under commodore Howe, employed to alarm, annoy, and make descents on the French coast. Their duty was to carry letters and intelligence from one fleet to the other: he was ten months in this cutter. On the return of the fleet under lord Anson to Portsmouth , in November, 1758, he quitted the Esther, being disgusted at receiving only six months wages out of ten due, the residue left unpaid by order of the lieutenant, who commanded her. Lawrence now went a privateering , being first lieutenant in a small cutter called the Lark, of fifteen men, and guns answerable, out of Dover . By this adventure, he said he was ten pounds out of pocket, having no wages, nor taken any prize, though they were about two months in her, about the beginning of winter 1759, cruising in the narrow feas, between Dover and Calais , till a gale blew them into Margate ; where the whole crew agreed with the owner of the Pluto of that place to go in her, a little before Christmas, 1759, in order to cruise in the narrow feas, as before. In this cruise they took two Swedish ships, one bound to Malta, with pitch, tar, plank, spikenails, and other naval stores, which they carried into Malta ; another laden with flax, they conducted into Dover ; but neither of them proved lawful prizes. He assured me they meddled with no goods, nor had any complaints against them on account of these ships. They also met several Dutch ships, but never had any objection against them on their accounts, nor from the Dutch dogger, mentioned in their trial to have been spoke to by them on the same day the piracy was committed. She was a North-seaman, bound for salt to Tudos, but they did no illicit act to her, captain Lawrence himself having boarded her. It is evident, that on this occasion, Lawrence's lieutenants and crew being irritated by their repeated disappointments, and hungry after something to bear their charges, and pay their trouble, sell into this act of piracy, now in question; of which one of the condemned men gave me the following account in writing, soon after his respite, and before the execution of capt. Lawrence. It seems, when compared with what was proved on the trial, and confessed by Lawrence, not quite true and impartial, but to bear too hard upon lieutenant Seal, who was one of the witnesses against them, and somewhat to favour himself. An ACCOUNT of the affair for which I was cast. "We failed from the town of Margate the last day of March, and after we had been three days at sea, we brought too a Dutch hoy, bound from Ostend to London, about three miles from the North-foreland ; whereupon captain Lawrence, myself, and three others, went aboard of the said Dutch hoy; but when we found from whence they came, and where they were bound to, captain Lawrence ordered us to put him aboard of his privateer again, which we did accordingly, and captain Lawrence went to lie down to sleep; and then lieutenant Thomas Seal , myself, and about seven or eight men, boarded the Dutch man a second time, and I and the lieutenant went down in the cabbin, and overhauled his papers, and found by them that he was a free man; whereupon the lieutenant demanded shot-money, but the Dutch captain having none, was obliged for to borrow of a passenger two guineas, and gave the lieutenant, but the lieutenant was not satisfied therewith, therefore the Dutch captain was obliged for to borrow of the same passenger four guineas more, and gave them to the lieutenant; but he not being satisfied, told me, and some of the rest, that he intended to take some of the cargo; whereupon I told him, I believed it was English property, and I hoped he would not rob his own nation; where-upon he struck me with a cutlass he had in his hand, and ordered me to go in the small boat alongside, which I did, and then drove all the Dutch vessel's crew and passengers down in the cabbin; and he and the rest that were with him took out what they pleased, and then lest her, and came aboard of our privateer, and then broke all the boxes, and heaved them overboard, and put the goods in several bags, and stowed them in the hold, which was done without the knowledge of captain Lawrence, for he was asleep in his cabbin*; and then we sailed to a place called New-haven , or New-harbour in the trial, and then the goods were ordered ashore in the night-time, and lieutenant Seal, and another man sold the goods, and the money was shared among our privateer's crew; and then in a short time after, myself, and several more were taken up, about the 7th of may, and were tried on the oaths of the Dutch captain, his mate, and a boy, and lieutenant Thomas Seal ." * The lieutenant swears that he, the captain, received the goods, and the captain owned it to me. About the 9th or 10th of December the death warrant came down, by which Samuel Dring , and Hendrick Muller were respited, and William Lawrence ordered for execution, to the great relief and consolation of the two former, but not so much to the dejecting of the latter as might be apprehended; for when spoken to, and conversed with on that trying occasion, he seemed to bear it with Christian fortitude and patience, saying "He had laboured day and night to prepare himself to bear this shock; and God had graciously given him a heart to bear his afflictions; and for this he would strive yet more and more." And as he spoke, so he performed, for such a firmness and serenity of mind, is rarely to be found in persons in his unhappy circumstances, as was observable in him to the hour of his death. Being asked whether his wife had been to visit him since his imprisonment, he declined saying much of her, but prayed God to forgive and bless her; and added, that out of a tender regard, and for fear of shocking her too much, he had not insisted on her coming, nor sent for her. When he was reminded to warn his friends, and brother sailors, against committing any further crimes of this kind, he answered that all his acquaintance of Hastings, Dover, and that coast had lest off the busi ness of privateering some time before he was taken up, except one cutter of ten carriage guns out of Dover. The better to support and confirm his earnest endeavours and good resolutions, notice of the intention to administer the holy communion, was again given about eight days before the intended time, for which preparative instructions and devotions were again added to the daily morning and evening service, to all which he seemed seriously to attend, and devoutly to join in them; insomuch that the other convicts, even such as had been of the most abandoned and profligate life, well-nigh consumed and wasted away piece-meal in their sins, seemed touched with a deep sense of their wretchedness, and willing, by a true repentance, to renounce and forsake their sins: this hopeful beginning in them also was encouraged and assisted, by all possible means, and particularly with proper small tracts, catechisms, and prayer books, given by the venerable society for promoting Christian knowledge, which those that could not read, having first attended to, when read by their fellow prisoners, began zealously to learn to read themselves, and in a few weeks could read intelligibly. While Lawrence was thus visited, he appeared daily more composed and resigned, and even chearful; thanking and blessing God, for that he vouchsafed him grace to seek his peace and reconciliation, and to have his pardon sealed in heaven. Mean time, to guard him against presumption, the heinous nature of his crime of piracy was laid before him on proper occations, with the aggravations and evil consequences of it. A crime perpetrated on that unruly and outrageous element, where dangers and death almost perpetually surround men; and should not only deter them from such attempts, but also where humanity and common danger, which makes the strongest alliances, should engage them to all possible acts of mutual assistance; a crime too, which might provoke the friends and allies of this nation to become its enemies, and kindle a new was against our country, already involved in a most hazardous and extensive one against the most powerful of our neighbours. This he heard with due attention, and seemed touched with a deep sense of his guilt and danger. But though cast down, yet he did not, he could not despair; so powerful, so divine were the consolations poured into his foul: and when daily asked about his health and state of mind, he still answered, he thanked God he was hearty and well, so as to sleep well, and eat his morsel; and thus he daily attended his duty with serious devotion. December the 17th, being about this time questioned how he came to be discovered, and apprehended for this fact, he answered, that lieutenant Seal having been impressed into the navy the latter end of April, soon after turned evidence for the crown against himself and the crew, and that in consequence, he was apprehended the 7th of May, when ashore at Margate . He now again denied that he ever struck Van Asten, or saw any one strike him; but if he had been so struck, it must be after he had left the ship Enighadt, on which he had not been aboard above fifteen minutes; and when I read the indictment to him again, on this occasion, he denied that the six guineas therein charges, were taken by him, or one Doit, nor did he ask for any, but believes they were taken by lieutenant Seal and his company, as also the several other goods therein charged; and that the cambricks therein laid at 700 l. were by them brought aboard him, and quickly after sold by the said lieutenant, and another man, and then shared, among the ship's crew, to the amount of 225 l. or thereabouts, of which he declared he had no part; but the other men sold the bed-ticks, charged 100 l. value, and brought the price, and threw it down to him, which he kept to pay the charges of sitting out and victualling the vessel. Being examined whether he was ever concerned in smuggling? he said never, farther than when he sold oysters of fish on the French coast, he might bring a little goods for his own use. December the 18th, he declared himself as easy and hearty as before he was apprehended. This day he received the holy communion, 'tis hoped, after a due preparation, with reverence and devotion; he continued on his knees at his private devotions, sometimes after the service was ended. Being afterwards asked whether he received hope and consolation, he answered, "he was never easier in all his life," for which he heartily thanked God. His two men that were respites, and some other prisoners, did also communicate with him, and declared their resolutions to live a new life. As for him, he looked more chearful and sprightly than usual: on this day he was again exhorted to hold fast this beginning of his considence stedfast to the end; yet avoiding security and presumption, but striving earnestly in prayer for patience to endure the last conflict with the powers of darkness, and to press forward to the high prize of our calling; and with the penitent thief, to look up to Jesus Christ, saying, "Lord, remember me in thy Kingdom." He expressed great satisfaction when told that the holy communion should be again administred to him the next morning, before his execution; and that I would be with him at the place, to do him all the service in my power; he answered, with pouring out an earnest blessing on me, for what had been done, and was farther intended to be done for him. When visited again in the afternoon, after prayers, and the application of proper Psalms and portions of Scripture to him, we fell into a little conversation; wherein he own'd that he lamented his having quitted the king's service to go in a privateer, but had been over-presuaded by two or three of his acquaintance, in hopes of mending their fortune. He denied, however, that he was ever concerned in taking any thing from any other ship whatever; nor did he take this, but his lieutenant, contrary to his advice and caution, for that he said to him, go take a few hands and fetch back and men that are left aboard. On this day he had two letters written in his name, and directed one to his own, and the other to his wife's mother; both to the same purport as follows: Hon. mother, "I In my last moments do dutifully send these lines, informing you that I have made a preparation for death, which I am to undergo that dreadful sentence to-morrow. I desire the favour of you to read the xxiiid chapter of St. Luke, and be a father and mother, as well as a grandmother, over my dear and tender infants, in whom, I hope, that God may graft such honest principles and morals in their hearts, that they may never be led, or go astray, or do any thing that is offensive to God or man, but to follow the rules of christian piety and moral honesty, which is the sefvent prayer of, "Your dutiful, though dying son, His William + Lawrence ." mark "P.S. Pray desire all persons to take warning by my example, to keep God's commandments, and observe his laws faithfully, and to serve their king and country, and do their duty in their sta tion with diligence and honesty. May the blessing of God rest on you, my children and friends." On the morning of execution. December the 19th, when visited about seven, he appeared chearful and composed, with an unexpected vivacity in his looks; he went up to chapel, heard, and joined in the Litany, the Communion Service, with some other proper prayers, and with two other convicts, received the holy communion. When I parted with him in the chapel, I said to him, I pray God, support and comfort you! He answered, "I hope he was supported me in spirit, soul and body, and God Almighty bless you." He went directly down to the Press-yard, where the officers of the Admiralty waited to receive him; his irons were knocked off, he was put into the cart a quarter before nine, got to the usual place of execution in an hour, and spent about half and hour in prayer, confession of his faith, and speaking a few words to the people. When he repeated the Belief, being asked, dost thou stedfastly believe all this, he answered, "I hope I have it in me," adding, that he was easy and resigned as a lamb. Between the times of prayer, he warned the people to avoid such facts and ill practices; as brought him to this untimely end; and not to die in the place of others, who had turned king's evidence, and have his men cleared or respited. He acknowledged however the justice of his sentence, hoped he had made a good use of his time, in a true and hearty repentance, and now felt the comfort of it, for that he had peace within, trusting his pardon was sealed in heaven, for that he felt it within him. He warned the numerous crowd of spectators to live in the fear of God, and to keep his commandments, and be diligent to do their duty in their several stations; he added, that he would say more, if he knew how to speak to them. The people near-hand joined with him in prayer, were much affected, and several particularly a yound lad, wept a shower of tears. He prayed for, and blessed them, beseeching them to take warning by his example, and to continue praying for him as long as he had life; of which, after an affectionate farewell, the scaffold being withdrawn, he was deprived in a few minutes. 2. Thomas Hartshorn was indicted for stealing one black mare, value 61. the property of Thomas Parker , November 30. Being earnestly applied to, and properly exhorted immediately after his conviction, he seemed to take it to heart, wept bitterly, and set himself seriously to prepare for his expected change, attending the duties of the chapel daily when called upon, and behaving, himself regularly and decently therein. He never denied his guilt, as he had in effect owned the fact, and begged for mercy when convicted; but he did all along assert that he never was guilty of any other capital crime, and was drawn in by company and liquor to commit this fact. Of his birth, parentage, and life, he gave the following account: He was born in the city of Worcester , where his father lived sometime, was a shoemaker, and died at Gloucester about the year 1740. In his early days he went to school at Gloucester , and learned to read and write a little, and was bred up to labour and service : he first wound quills for the weavers at Gloucester , and then at Uxeter in Staffordshire . About the age of twelve years he came up to London , and lived at the Wheatsheaf in Holy-well-street , at the back of St. Clements , one year; then lived with a button-maker in the Strand ; from thence he became a waiter at the Bell-tavern in Friday-street , not quite a year; and then went in the Princess of Orange privateer , about the year 1746, for thirteen months, as captain's steward : he left that ship and station at Antigua , and returned to London in the Charming Sally, merchant-ship, the next year, 1747. He then hired himself as footman to a counsellor at law, in Gravelstreet, Hatton-garden , where he married the widow Marshal, whose ill behaviour, as he says, turned him into bad courses; but they had lived together about five or six years, and then she endeavoured to get him pressed into the sea-service, but could not. However, not being happy, he voluntarily went to sea in a tender, at Tower-stairs , and so aboard the Litchfield, capt. Barton. They sailed to Hallifax in North America , in the year 1755, when he was at the taking of fourteen French ships, of which some were ships of was, as the Alcide, and two others, the rest were merchantmen, for which no prize-money has ever yet been paid to him or any other of the captors; being taken, as we may suppose, before war was declared. He was about twenty-seven years of age, has left a wife and one daughter of ten years old; but his wife had lived with another man, a tobacco-cutter, in Drury-land, ever since he went to sea, about five years ago. She has visired him but once or twice since he was in prison; once she brought two men with her, and gave him six-pence. Another time she brought his daughter, who read a chapter to him out of St. John's Gospel, to his great pleasure and comfort. of his family difference, with regard to his wife, the following account came from a neighbour or two who may be supposed impartial. It is remarked, first, that while Hartshorn and his wife lived peaceably and honestly together, they both got money, throve a pece, and lived decently and comfortably, having several useful household goods about them; but when one, or both, broke off this good course of life, they were soon reduced to poverty, and consumed in their vices. A strong confirmation this of that divine admonition against domestic jars and quarrels, and especially against giving cause for them on either side, in high or low life, because, if a house he divided against itself, in cannot stand." Mark iii. 25. For where strife is, there is confusion, and every evil work." James iii. 16. It seems she is old enough to be his mother, and when they disagreed, she had him before the justice for ill-treatment; he quitted her partly, and loitered about the town in various occupations; sometimes he used to porter , or deal in fowls and fruit , wholesale and retail; he then set up a barrow with greens and fruit, to supply which his wife used to give him reoney in a morning, and he brought little or no returns at night, till at last he sold stock and block, became bankrupt in this branch, and so the business dropt. He then went to sea , first as a volunteer, and then was impressed: during his absence, his wife took up with Matt L - n, tho' he had a wife and six children elsewhere. When Hartshorn returned from sea, he had thoughts of recovering his wife, for which purpose, he made his approaches with proper caution, to her cellar in Drury-land, where she still lives; and having first reconnoitred the place, and made proper enquiries, he attempted to take it by surprize; with this design, down he went, with a full charged pot of beer in his hand, and drew near to salute and drink to her; but she, abashed at this unexpected return and visit, put him from her and kept him at bay on the stairs, till the gallant in possession should have time to get off in a whole skin. Ac cordingly Matt decamped, and retreated the back way up stairs, thro' the house, and carried off his box with him, exulting in this piece of generalship, tho' he left the main body and part of the baggage in the power of this hostile invader: but he, the husband , did not make the best advantage of this success; she quickly found means to disseize and dismiss him that very night; and 'tis not without reason surmised on this occasion, that she had recourse to that all-subduing charm, which the greatest personages do not disdain to offer, and accept of in their turns: for she was seen to convey something out of her pocket to him, on which he ran away up the lane, and was no more seen with her or heard of in that neighbourhood, till known to be in Newgate for this fact. It is said he was on his travels as an itineratn merchant, vulgarly called a pedlar , when tempted to steal this beast, for which he was convicted; and for which it is said he should not have been brought to trial, much less suffer, but for an unlucky breach of faith he was guilty of, after he was taken; for the owner having recovered his mare, would have made up the matter before the justice, on condition of his going directly to serve the king; which he seeming to consent to, made his escape, but being retaken, had no more the same terms offered him, but was dealt with according to the rigour of the law. About February 5, the death - warrant came, in which poor Thomas Hartshorn was included; and greatly dejected he was, though he behaved himself like one who had expected and taken pains to meet this dreadful shock. At the same time William Budd , for horse-stealing, and James Brown , a soldier , for a robbery in St. James's park , were respited. Peter Hopgood being also ordered for execution on Monday following, the 11th of February. Hartshorn was now again examined, whether he had searched his heart, and his life, for every secret lurking corruption and evil inclination, as well as every actual transgression, in order to repent him truly of all his former sins: he answered, that he had earnestly laboured so to do, and had made the best use he could of his time; and indeed from his behaviour there is reason to hope he spoke the truth. He was farther advised to consider how little it could avail him now to conceal any act of guilt; nay, how much it must hurt him in the next life, and at the day of judgment, if he should conceal any known guilt, which the glory of God, the good of men, or his own sincere repentance, peace of mind, and hope of pardon, obliged him to confess. He still persisted to deny any other fact of this kind, or that ever he was given to pilfering or stealing, but had always kept a good character in his services. Upon this he was asked why then did your friends not appear to your character? he answered, he had a bad wife, which hurt his character, and had also been long at sea; and therefore all that knew him were doubtful, and ashamed to appear for him, having such a charge against him. A creditable shopkeeper told me he had known him for several years, to be an industrious hard-working man, and never heard any charge against him before this, but blamed him for having given his wife a very bad cause to complain of his repeated ill behaviour and unfaithfulness to her, which gave occasion, though certainly no justifiable one, to her, to take up with another man, who lived with her during her husband's absence at sea, and ever since. This man is said to be laborious and honest in other respects, but cannot be prevailed to quit this bosom sin of forsaking his own wife, and living with the wife, now the widow of Hartshorn. But surely he had better be warned in time, than rue it when too late, and feel the punishment of it for ever. February 10, Sunday morning, before service, and the administration of the holy communion, while I talked in private to Hopgood and himself at the chapel, he shed tears plentifully, being touched, as it seems, with a quicker sense of his past sins, and the sad lot they had brought him to. He joined in the service, and received the holy sacrament; and when he came to chapel in the afternoon, was so changed in his behaviour, that he was rather chearful in his temper, and open in his confessions, owned he had lived a loose and profane life; that he used to frequent neither church nor chapel on the Lord's day, but hired himself out to wait at certain public houses ; as at Hornsey-Wood, Pancras-Wells , and other outlets of these great cities, where too many dissolute persons resort to profane the Lord's day, sunk in impieties and vices. For such a day's waiting, he was allowed IS. 6d. by the house, and sometimes received perhaps as many shillings from the guests. Gold too dearly bought indeed. But, reader, do not mistake me, as if I meant to condemn all innocent recreation of the mind and body on this holy day; no, far from it; here the evangelic rules take place, "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice:" and "The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath." The health and condition of sedentary, or labouring citizens, require a relaxation, provided you pay your first honours to the divine command and institutions, and do not rob the Sovereign and Saviour of the world of his portion of time, and his sacrifice of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, nor defraud your own souls of their spiritual nourishment to life eternal. But, who that reflects, must not condemn in himself and others, the great abuse of that precious liberty which the lenity of our laws both divine and human allow us; but for the perverse use whereof we are accountable, both at present and hereafter. I am led into these thoughts, earnestly wishing they may be useful to others, by hearing this poor dying sinner again and again acknowledge, and bewail his mispent life and talents in these respects, when too late, and he had little or no time left to be redeemed and better employed: beseeching others therefore to take warning by him, while they enjoy a portion of that precious time, and while "it is called to-day." And he added, "he should be yet more wicked and inexcusable, if he denied or concealed this part of his mispent life, which might serve to warn others." But perhaps the worst and darkest side of his character, was his lewdness, promiscuously giving a loose to his unbridles lust without restraint or remorse, and receiving in himself that dreadful recompence of a virulent infection, which was repeatedly communicated to his wife, and at last provoked her to resolve to abstain from him for the future; and in consequence threw her into the arms of another woman's husband, who perhaps had parted from his own wife on occasion of some such like injury. What scenes of human vices and miseries are here exhibited! what loud lessons of temperance, soberness, and chastity, do they read to every rank? what warnings to conjugal love and fidelity? what praises of lawful and honourable marriage? what wrath and vengeance against adultery and fornication? how strongly confirm that divine threat, "whoremongers and adulterers God will judge." Scenes like there daily and nightly presented in our streets, houses, hospitals, and prisons, preach better by experience, than the most divine orator can touch this subject. They prove more clearly and strongly, what woes are treasured up for those, who on any pretence, however plausible, seduce men or women from their wives or husbands, or encourage, assist, or detain them, when seduced, from repenting and returning to their duty. But it is observable, that malicious and evil-minded persons never want a pretext, for what nothing can excuse. No good reason, perhaps, can be assigned, why the seducers of husbands, wives, or youth of either sex, from their families and parents, should not be deemed and treated as felons (or, what is worse, men stealers) with or without benefit of clergy, as the case is more or less aggravated. But if the laws in being are thought too numerous and too sanguinary, may we not reduce the cases mentioned under the heads of stolen, or strayed and detained cattle; for such may they not in fair construction of law be accounted, who are not restrainable by law within moral rules and religious obligations? It was the Jewish law, Exod. xxiii. 4, 6, 7, 9. "If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again." And again, "Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause. Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous flay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked." - Also "Thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt." What divine truth and justice, what equity and mercy, shines forth in these statutes and judgments given to Jews! And shall any men disgrace the name of Christians, of Englishmen, and reformed Christians too, who act below, and even contrary to these Jewish laws of justice and equity? What must we think of the miscreant who devises and promotes family breaches, and aggravates the consequent distresses of them; who perverts a distempered brain into the guilt of malice and wickedness, against the unhappy victims of it: if the most malignant corruption of the human heart can be supposed capable of producing such a case! how justly and strongly should the resentment of those deceived and misled, though perhaps well-meaning persons, turn against the flagrant deceiver, who by means of his own malice misguiding another's madness, seduced them to "take part in a false matter," and attempt to "stay the innocent, and justify the wicked." The severe sufferings, the bitter anguish of many good families in these and the like cases, render these hints both useful and necessary, in order to warn and excite their neighbours, instead of misrepresenting and aggravating their calamities, to compassionate them; and to give and procure them such relief, as their case will admit. 3. Peter Hopgood was indicted for stealing one black gelding, value 10 l. the property of Richard Jones , December 10. Being convicted on his trial, he begged for mercy of the court. As it was plainly proved that he had owned before justice Welch, not only the taking of this black gelding, but also a grey one at the same time, the property of the same person; and also that he had been tried at the Old-Bailey sessions in January 1759, for a fact of the like kind; so that there was no difficulty afterwards, in bringing him to acknowledge the justice of his sentence: and when visited in this sorrowful situation, he shewed strong symptoms of real concern, and shed tears on several occasions; for he now saw and felt what a pass he had again brought himself to, after some remarkable and unmerited, if not unexpected, deliverances. He now found himself "fast bound in misery and iron, because he had rebelled against the word of the Lord, and lightly regarded the counsel, and the chastening of the most High." He now found himself consined to a dark and dismal cell, excluded from that light, and deprived of that liberty he had so long and often abused, now under the dreadful sentence of death, every day expecting the report to be made, and the death-warrant to seal his doom. But whether his grief and dejection of spirit was from a right cause, from a sense of his sins, and for having transgressed the law of God and forfeited his favour, or whether it was from the fear of suffering only, or both these combines, must be left and submitted to the searcher of hearts. Mean time, no pains were spared, no means omitted, to bring him to a true and hearty repentance, how successfully will better appear in what follows. He never omitted a due and constant attendence on the duties of the chapel, with a serious decency and seeming devotion; and when questioned at several times, he gave the following account of himself. That he was now about 42 years of age, was born at Hetherdon , three miles from Andover , where his father lived, a farmer; he learned to read and write, and help his father in the farming business till 13 years of age; when he went to live with Mr. Noice, gentleman farmer at Lurgison in Wiltshire , where he tended horses , and drove a team for one year. He next lived with farmer Shepherd at Collinborn , about two miles from the former, and served him above a year as a driver of the team , a thresher , and in other country work. He then lived with Mr. Gilbert, a maltster at Andover , looked after his saddle-horses , and did his business for a year and a half. He was then hired to esquire Cox at Sotne-Eason in Somersetshire , five miles on this side Wells , where he lived three or four years. His next place was to be coachman to madam Cristnor at Epsom , for about two years and a quarter. His next remove was to esquire Lant at Putney , as coachman to him, where he said he had the care of ten black geldings, and lived with him five years and a half. After which he drove for , and lived with Sir Joshua Vanneck , almost five years, from whom he owned he was discharged for some misbehaviour, about five years ago, and has never thriven so well since. He spoke with great respect and gratitude of that worthy gentleman, acknowledged he had given him some just offence, which as appears from one of his fellow-servants, was partly by neglect of duty, occasioned chiefly by unseasonable and excessive drinking; by which means an unlucky accident fell out in his driving the family home from a visit in Kent , which had like to have proved fatal to the postillion; the coachman being in liquor, was wayward and obstinate, and would have gone the wrong road, while the postillion endeavouring to keep in the right way, the horses had a sudden check by the coachman's reins, which flung the poor postillion off a great way forward, and cut his forehead deeply, so that another servant was obliged to take his place in order to drive home. On his being discharged from this good service, he returned to his principal employer mr. Bishop, in the Old-Baily , with whom he has been off and on ever since, including such services as he had been put into by his means, and with a character from his former places. Among these he mentioned that he had drove for several worthy gentlemen of this city, some of which liked and hired him, as mr. Littler, mr. Le Grand, to whom he was recommended by his good master sir J. V. then returned to mr. Bishop again, stayed about 12 months with him, and had not left him above a week when this last trouble came upon him, for which he was taken up at Hackney . It was his unhappiness to have the character of being addicted to pilfering among his fellow servants, and others that knew him best; of which there are several instances prior to this fact for which he suffered. He is suspected to have stolen his fellow servants or brother coachman's stockings when washed and hung up to dry in the yard where he was; and to have stolen a watch at the Yellow Lion in the Old-Baily . He was tried at the sessions of January, 1759, for stealing two horses, and though he had the good luck to be acquitted, yet he confessed before his death that he was concerned in that fact, but in what degree, or whether by himself or with accomplices, he would not explain. After his acquittal last year, his former master Bishop, partly out of compassion, fearing, left after such a slur on his character, none else would care to employ him, and partly because he knew him to be a hard-working man took him again into his stable-yard, yet with proper caution, setting him first to work at the anvil in the forge, and as he behaved himself with diligence and apparent honesty there, he put him forward to other work, in which he seemed to go on very well till the beginning of last winter, when he was found tardy in a sack of oats and some hay, which, instead of delivering as ordered, he had sold, and applied the money to his own use. The monstrous ingratitude and folly turned him adrift, exposed him to necessity, and threw him into his former practice of horse stealing again, which at last brought him under my care and endeavours to reform this obstinate and irreclaimable sinner; for however touched and sensible he was of his sins for the present, it is much to be feared that, had he been spared and liberty, he would have returned to his former bad courses. This was the opinion of those who best knew him; even of some of his fellow servants, one of which superstitiously believed that he could not help thieving; but let all servants and others know, this is quite absurd and ridiculous in any other sense, than that his evil habit or disposition to this crime was so strong, that he found it very difficult to resist the temptations to it, when laid in his way. Whether those temptations sprung from a bad heart, or the unlucky circumstances of necessity he put himself under to feed his other vices and extravagancies, I know not; for it is said he was a company-keeper, and injured his wife in a very provoking manner, by turning her out of his bed, and putting a strange woman in her place: but neither this nor many other of his evil practices did he mention to me; they came from other hands. When asked how he came to think of committing such a crime as this for which he was to die, he said he did not knew how to answer for that; all he could say was, that he was out of place, and his money ran short. He often expressed his sorrow for having disobliged so good a master as sir J. Vanneck, from whose favourable interposition he still had hopes of a respite, and it was not easy to dissuade him from leaning too much on that hope: however he reflected on himself severely for this bad step of having forfeited that service, and seemed desirous it should be remembered for the warning of others; he supposed he had been in liquor, and, when blamed, gave some pert answer, which farther provoked his master to discharge him, and though he had gone to other places, he never prospered since; he owned it was the common fault of servants not to knew when they are well, and to be content, humble, and thankful for it; "but when they have got a full belly, and money in their pocket, they will not behave themselves with duty or decency to their masters or others:" these were his words or to this effect, and he hoped all servants would take warning by him. He is reported to have been light-fingered from his early days; and that this last was neither his first or second in the way of horse-stealing, though he pretended to me that this was but the second; however I had it from unquestionable authority, that when he lived at Putney , he offered a horse to sale, but the person, to whom it was offered, told him, "by your price I suspect you did not come honestly by that horse; go, take my advice, let him loose to be taken up as a stray, left you bring yourself to farther trouble:" whether he followed this advice or no doth not appear. He would not own that he began this practice till about November, 1758, when he was charged with stealing two horses of the draught kind belonging to two different persons, taken in Middlesex , near harrow on the Hill , value 16 or 17 l. for this he prayed for pardon of God, and of the injured parties, beseeching the divine goodness to make up to them in blessing prosperity that which he is unable to make restitution for. The last fact he owned was committed at Raceborough in Buckinghamshire , being a horse stolen from one Cook, but that he committed no other fact between these, nor at any other time; but surely he betrayed himself in this, for it cannot be the same fact laid in the indictment on which he was convicted, the property of one Jones in the parish of Gadsbury in the county of Bucks , where the stole two horses; however he declared that he was guilty of these two facts only, and of the former he was acquitted: supposing it true that he was guilty but of two such facts, it is a lesson to transgressors that their misdeeds will come to light, and be brought to condign punishment. Servants in genera, and coachmen in particular, should be warned from hence, not to begin the habit of purloining and pilfering their masters nay, oats, or other goods, whether under their own care or not, left the practice grow upon them till too strong to be withstood, left they be given over to fall from one wickedness to another, till brought to open shame and suffering; and it is the common complaint, that no fett of men want warning, or lose more by their misbehaviour, than coachmen, especially the drivers of hacks, whose extorting temper, insatiable avarice, and daring insults on their employers (particularly if they think them proper objects, such as gentle belles, beaus, fribbles, or any of the weaker sex), most frequently demand the notice of the magistrate, and correction of the law. To little purpose was it for me to examine this criminal about the regular performance of his duty of God. Coachmen and cooks are classes of servants that presume themselves exempt from going to church or attending divine service, by the necessity of tending their charge, which they make their common excuse for this fatal neglect, and which exposes them a prey to every temptation to every vice and impiety; but certainly there are times of leisure and liberty, many blessed opportunities of early and late divine service, in these great and opulent cities, and elsewhere, for that most necessary duty to their Creator and Redeemer, if they chose to know and lay hold of them: and we may be convinced no prudent and humane, much less christian masters, would hinder or refuse, but rather encourage, and even insist on their using this most necessary any only sure means of becoming faithful and good servants to God and man. If they themselves reflect and consider, they must be convinced they are better than the beasts that perish, superior to the cattle they drive, in nature, as in place and powers, made for far higher purposes than any thing in this present world can answer or satisfy; and it is hoped this poor sinner was convinced of this, and much more, before he passed to death and judgment. He joined in receiving the holy communion the Sunday and Monday morning before his execution, and seemed chearful, composed, and resigned. In the Morning of EXECUTION. IT was said by the keepers that Hartshorn was somewhat restless and raving in the night, and called for a barber, but when visited in the morning about seven, he answered me rationally, and was composed, and both of them joined in the service, and being properly exhorted, and earnestly recommended to the divine mercy, they were desired to read, in the way, by turns to each other, and were observed to do so as well as they could, but said they were much interrupted by the motion of the cart, and the noise around them. The usual devotions were offered up at the place of execution. Hartshorn again declared he was guilty of this one fact only; and Hopgood of those two only which he had before confessed: my reason for doubting of this I have hinted before. Each being asked particularly, they both declared they forgave all injuries and wrongs as they hoped to be forgiven; but Hartshorn said he had before warned those who had injured him to repent, and he now again warned them with his last and dying breath: on these terms they joined in a prayer for the forgiveness of those who had any wife offended them. And since it is declared "except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish." As this is the sole indispensable condition on which we can obtain pardon at the hand of God, may we not say we have a right to except repentance, confession, and satisfaction of those "who trespass against us," in order to their pardon either from God or ourselves. Just before Hartshorn was turned off, he spoke to his brother, and shed tears. They were repeatedly recommended to God's gracious mercy and protection, and we parted. Two hearses, one for each, waited at the place of execution. P. S. A neighbour, who knew Hartshorn's case as to his crime, and the affair of his wife, visited him the Friday before his execution, when he desired that the man, who lived with his wife, might be sent to him, for he wanted to speak to him: to this his neighbour objected, saying, "I hope you have no thoughts of doing him any mischief," and for what other purpose would you see him? you may employ your time for better purposes; he answered that he did not intend to hurt him: however he was put off it, whether he intended revenge or reconciliation being quite uncertain; or whether a good purpose might not be changed to a bad action on fight of the provoking injurer; to reflect that he should be hanged for stealing a mare which the owner recovered, but that the adulterer, who seduced and detained his wife, and which the husband could never recover, should escape the gallows or gibbet! This is all the Account given by me, STEPHEN ROE , Ordinary of Newgate . ADVERTISEMENT. HARTSHORN was sometime a servant and waiter in public houses, and Hopgood a coachman, which naturally introduces proper warnings to that numerous class of servants, and other in general, to which is prefixed an Introductory Admonition to persons of all ranks and degrees to lend a helping band to reform the crying abominations of our prisons, and some other evils among us, one, somewhat singular in the case of Hartshorn, by way of preparative to the approaching General Fast. Fcunda culp fcula, nuptias Primm inquinavere, & genus, & domos: Hoc fonte derivata clades. In patriam, populosque fluxit. Fruitful of crimes this age first stain'd Their hapless offspring, and profan'd The nuptial bed, from whence the woes, Which various and unnumber'd rose, From this polluted fountain head, Our country and the nations overspread. HOR. Lib. iii. Od. 6.

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Dying Words of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn on Wednesday the 13th of April. 1720. ON Sunday April 10, in the Afternoon, I preach'd to the 6 Persons that were executed the Wednesday following, from these Words; Let me dye the Death of the Righteous, And let my last End be like his! (Numb. 23. latter part of the 10th ver.) I first drew an Observation from this Exclamation of Baalam the false Prophet, viz. That there cannot be in the World any real, but only pretended, Atheists. Was there such a Monster in Nature as a speculative Atheist, The very Stones, on which the Being of a God is impress'd, would sure arise and proclaim him accursed. We feel the Deity moving in our Breasts; and he who denies a God, as he would dye like the must surely be form'd like them, This is a Truth, rather written in our Hearts, than discover'd by our Reason; rather presented to Us by Nature, than instill'd by Instruction. Men therefore must pretend to be Atheists, to show that they have Sense enough to dissent from the vulgar Opinion: But this may be call'd, going wisely to Hell. Or else they strive to disbelieve a God, because their Conscience bids them be desirous there should be none: But this is as if a Man should take a Dose of Opium, then lay him on the Sands to sleep where the Tide was to flow. By how much Hell is more dangerous than the Sea; by how much the Soul is more valuable than the Body; by so much is the Sinner more foolish than the Sluggard. In illustrating the Text, I went over the following Particulars. 1st. We consider'd what Reason all Men have to covet the Death of the Righteous. For let a Man have Solomon's Wisdom, and the Grandeur of Nehuchadnezzar, would he not slight it all on his Death-bed for a Moments ease of Mind? Let a Man raise Piramids to his Name, and Temples to his Glory; yet if he dies not the Death of the Righteous, poor Comfort alas! to have his Name in Renown upon Earth, while his Soul is in Tortures in Hell. I beleive the very Greatest wicked Man, at the Hour of Death, reflected on the Happiness that lives in the Homely Dwellings of the Peasant; Happy the Beggar, who can think of Heaven with Peace, Happy the Labourer, who can lye down in the silent Grave, as to his Nights Repose. But what need I evince the difference between the Righteous and the Sinners, at the Hour of Death? Your own Observations will speak more loud than my words. Whoever has seen the Exit of a wicked Man, must know that the Debauchee, at such a Moment, is in Tremblings and Agonies, while the Good Man is compos'd and serene; One fancies the Furies are snatching at his Soul, the other is ready to give up his Spirit into the Arms of his Saviour, and crys out in tender Groanings, Why is thy Chariot so long in coming? The Debauchee can no longer continue in this World, yet dare not look forward to the next: The virtuous Man, can gaze at another Life with Pleasure and leave the present Scene with Joy. Second Head, was to consider more particularly, The Insignificancy of earthly Possessions for the gaining this Death of the Righteous. As soon as Man enters the Meridian of Life, and Ambition has got the better of softer Passions; with what eagerness launches he forth to the Paths of Preferment! Was the Voyage of Life for Five Hundred Years: I must own I am at a Loss to know what we could do more in providing for the Passage: Was our Part on the Stage, in the Acting to take up Five Thousand Years, could we lay the Scheme with a deeper Design? or project the Machinery with greater Fatiegue? Man hurries by Day, and watches by Night; his Interest is first in his Thoughts when he rises, and the last takes leave when he goes to Repose; he hurries, sweats, labours, and still the Mark and Goal is Interest. But wherefore are Riches thus amiable to Us? 'Tis sure against Nature to be in love with Dross; 'tis monstrous for a rational Being to be subject to Dirt. But perhaps Riches can buy Us The Death of the Righteous? No! They cannot ease Us of one single sting of Conscience. They cannot purchase Us one Moment from the Arrest of Death. The Hero who had rang'd the Earth, must be lok'd in the Limits of a Tomb; the Miser who had gain'd huge Acres of Land, must yeild up all for six poor Foot of Earth. Go to now ye Rich Men, weep and howl for your Miseries that shall come upon you: Your Riches are corrupted, and your Garments are Motheaten: Your Gold and Silver is canker'd, and the Rust of them shall be a Witness against You, and shall eat your Flesh as it were Fire: Ye have heaped up Treasure against the Last Days. Jam. 5. 1, 2, 3. Tho' this was directed, I think, particularly to the Jewish Misers, whose Gold would excite the Romans to destroy them; we may yet extend it to Christians; and if the Rust of their Treasure does not corrode and eat their Flesh like Fire, in this Life, 'twill certainly hereafter bring upon them the Fire of Hell. The Simily is very Circastical, as Fire if once encourag'd and encreas'd, devours all before it, so Gold if once gather'd together by unlawful Usury will bring on its Owner Destruction. For with submission, I cannot easily think that The excellent Dr. Hammond had altogether sufficient Reason for altering here, our Translation in Use. He places the stop after Flesh: The Rust of them shall be a Witness against you And shall eat your Flesh: As it were Fire, ye have heaped up Treasure, against the Last Days. The Phraze seems more natural, to say, The Rust of your Money shall eat and destroy your Flesh, as Fire eats away and destroys Fuel; than to say, Ye have treasured up Gold as a Man should hoard and treasure up Fire. Besides, our common Translation best answers the Apostle's Design: The Terrour and mischievous Effects of the hoarded Gold; which was the Apostle's Design to illustrate and evince, is more strongly evinc'd and illustrated by the Image our vulgar Translation gives Us, than that which by the Doctor stands corrected: It is, I say, a stronger Image to say The Rust of your Gold shall eat your Flesh, as Fire corrodes and consumes where it seizes; than to say, Ye have hoarded up Treasure as if ye had hoarded up Fire. Those words also, make for the vulgar Translation; which must either signify, against the Hour of a Man's Natural Death, or else, against the Destruction of Jerusalem. But the Truth is, The two Meanings are so very near alike (if any real Difference can be discern'd) That it might have perhaps been about as well for this judicious Commentator to have omitted the finding this Fualt in our vulgar Translation; among other Reasons, because he Nation is already so inclin'd to dislike, despise and ridicule it. Nothing more shows the Insignificancy of Riches, than that God so seldom bestows them on his Favourites. When Death was now the Portion of the wicked Zedekiah, groaning under the weight of Nebuchadnezzar's Chains, what did all his former Pomp and Grandeur avail? He desired to dye the Death of the Righteous, tho' He had liv'd the Life of the Wicked: It may not be: They slew the Sons of Zedekiah, before his Eyes; And put out the Eyes of Zedekiah. 2 Kings, 25, 27. Give me then (with Agur) Neither Poverty nor Riches, feed me with Food convenient for Me: Lest I be full and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? Or Lest I be poor and steal, and take the Name of my God in vain, Prov. 30. 8, 9. In the Third Place, I propos'd to show, How every One may attain to this happy Death of the Righteous. What stain so black, that the Blood of Christ is unable to wash away? What Crime so mighty, as to conquer the Merits of Jesus? But, among other things, there are three Requisites that must lead Us to this blessed Exit. 1st. We must repent in time. SUCH is our Folly, that we would of Vice Here, and the Pleasures of Virtue Hereafter; we would be Sinners on Earth, and Saints in Heaven. To-morrow (says the Debauchee) I will repent; as if 'twould be easier To-morrow to repent than Today. God says, My Spirit shall not always strive with Man; and how will our Regeneration be wrought without the Holy Ghost? This therefore, is, hazarding Immortal Glory, for a Moments Pleasure: 'Tis risquing the Soul, to indulge the Body. But will the Body thank the Soul for this at the Great Day of Accounts? How will they accuse Each other, when they are drove together into the Flames of Hell! 2d. Requisite, was, To rely wholly on the Merits of Christ. If the best Men, after They have done all, must say, we are unprofitable Servants; then much more You, The badness of whose Lives your present Conditions too loudly alas proclaim. Yet God is a tender and indulgent Father; who looks down with Pleasure from Heaven 'ore his Children on Earth. The Lord is my Shepherd (said David) I shall not want. He maketh Me to lye down in Green Pastures, he leadeth Me beside the still Waters. Psal. 23. 1 and 2. This Reliance on Christ, or, This Faith, is inseperable from Good-works; and where Works are not, it is a false and declusive Faith: If Piety is not necessary to Justification, to Sanctification it is. 'Twas unneedful for Christ to have left the Realms of Glory; If our Merits, without his leaving those Joys, could have carryed Us to Them. 3dly, To obtain this Death of the Righteous, We must beware that we depend not too much on the Mercies of God. The many tender Promises of God, that he will embrace the returning Prodigal, lulls many Men in a Supine security. But this is cheating our own Souls; 'tis triffling with Eternity. Expect Ye to live with the Wicked, and to dye with the Righteous? Vain Expectation! God, you will say, is Merciful; but ought We therefore to abuse his Mercies: God is slow to Anger, but shall We therefore provoke his Anger? If ye will not turn, he will whet his Sword, he hath bent his Bow and made it ready. Had any One amongst You affronted a Friend, who yet was of so affable a Temper that he would not resent the Indignity: Would you requite his Meekness by continuing to affront him? He must have the Heart of a Barbarian, who knew so little Gratitude, and be worse than Infidel who was so lost to Generosity. Therefore, Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the Unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord; (and upon those Conditions it follows) And He will have Mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. Esay. 55. 7. IN the Fourth and last Place, I propos'd, more particularly to perswade those unhappy Persons, who were soon to have a Period put to their Lives, to covet this Death of the Righteous. You are Men, who are speedily I fear to be hurried to a Death, that is called the Death of the Wicked; but I would have ye make it The Death of the Righteous: Let me assure Ye, 'Tis in all your Powers to do so: When your Souls shall appear Naked, before the Judgment-Seat, Yea will be found without Excuse; for the Favour of God was offer'd Ye: late tho' it is, yet is it not too late; but remember, There is no Repentance in the Grave. We may suppose that God, and the holy Angels, have now their Eyes upon Ye: Does Christ desire that Ye should eternally inhabit Fire and Brimstone? As I live saith the Lord God, I have no Pleasure in the Death of the Wicked, But that the Wicked should turn from his way and live: Turn Ye, turn Ye, from your Evil ways! Ezek. 33. 11. But consider, if Ye persist in Impenitence, but a Day, an Hour, how Ye will wish for that Day, that Hour, in Another World; why, now Ye enjoy it; use it, while it's yours, Or else own that your Damnation is Just. Finally (as says the Apostle) watch Ye! stand fast in the Faith! quit you like Men, be strong! and God of all Power, give you Power in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1. Thomas Bishop ) was condemn'd for assaulting Sarah Reed on the Highway near the Haymarket . He confest in the general that he had been a very indifferent Liver, w was the most that he would ever say to Me; for to all my Questions he would answer in one word, either No, or Yes. I perceiv'd that he could not write or read, But I ask'd him if his Fellow-Prisoners were not ready and willing to read to him those Books I had lent Them for that Purpose? He told me They were. I desir'd he would tell whither he knew of what Consequence Eternity and his Soul were? to which he also answer'd, Yes. Before he went out of the World, he seem'd in some measure to attend to the other Condemned Persons when they read the Responses in the Publick Prayers, and the Verses alternately in the Psalms; and Afterwards also to regard them when they particularly read to him for his Benefit. 2. Richard England ) was convicted of assaulting Thomas Coker on the Highway, near Hide Park Corner . He freely confest the Crime which he stood convicted of; and said He had been Guilty of almost every Sin that could be named; for which he willingly suffer'd an ignominious Death in this World, and only hoped to find Pardon in the World to come. He said that Mr. Snow had accommodated him with several of those Books, which had by charitable Gentlemen been sent in for the Use of that Person; and that he had found great Advantage and Comfort in reading Them to Himself, and to the Rest of his unhappy Companions. When I talk'd with him again, after the Dead-Warrant came down, he told Me he had two particular Robberies to communicate to Me, in order to their being publish'd to the World, being unwilling that any innocent Person should suffer by lying under the suspicion of committing what was by him perform'd. The first of these Robberies was in the Strand, about two Years ago, where they broke into a Cellar, and stole thence several wearing Cloaths, &c. The other Robbery, he told me, was committed on Bagshot-Heath , where Himself, in Company with one Winship, rob'd 4 Stage Coaches; This was, he said, on the same Day on which the last Malefactors were executed, (viz. Friday the 29th of January Last past.) I ask'd him (as a certain elderly Woman had desir'd me) whether there was not a third Person in Company with him, when he committed that Robbery? He answer'd, That there was none present but Himself and Winship. To outward Appearance, he seemed to be very sorry for his past wicked Life He was attentive to my Explications of those Chapters which I read in the New Testament, which I endeavour'd briefly to illustrate, for the Improvement of those among them who had little or no Knowledge of the Religion they were brought up in. And seem'd also to have an Earnestness in the Performance of his Last Duties before he left the World. 3. Joseph Smith , alias Horton ) (which first, he said, was his right Name) was condemn'd for House-breaking. He said He had been before in Newgate , and had now no Expectation at all of Life. He told me that he had a Wife, and one Child three Years of Age; upon whose Account he was in some Measure concern'd, not only for his Sins, but also at his leaving the World: But he added, that he had been a Silk-Weaver , and his Wife had assisted in the Business, and he hoped was able to maintain Herself and his Babe. He also said, that he had formerly left his Trade, and was bound ' Prentice to One at Sea , where he continued not long. After the Dead-Warrant was carried to Newgate ; A Gentleman desir'd Me to enquire of this Smith, if he did not about three Years ago, rob his Dining-Room of several Pieces of Plate, on which his Coat of Arms was mostly engraven: He confest that he knew of the Robbery, and that his Comrade (by Name David Smith ) committed it; but said that he was not with him at that Time, neither did he pertake of the Profits. He added, That if I had not enquired after it, He had a full Intent to have communicated it to Me. Before his Execution, he acknowledged that he had been an old Offender; and said, that he and the aforesaid David Smith , committed the Robbery at the Quaker's a Linnen-Draper, at Islington . For which two Men, he said, were wrongfully condemned, and one of them Executed; being unjustly sworn against by one Young, who is since gone over to the West-Indies. He seem'd desirous, before he Left the World, to make all the Discoveries he could. I am inform'd, that he also confest that he did or knew of the Robbing the Jews Synagogue; which Confession he made to the Jews, who on Tuesday last apply'd themselves to him. 5. James Shephard .) was condemn'd for assaulting John Trelawney , Esq ; on the High-Way, near the Duke of Buckingham's House. When I talk'd with him in private, He was very close, and cautious of discovering any Thing; being very Uneasy and diseased, either at the great Number of his Crimes, which must have displeas'd Almighty God, or else at the Miseries those Crimes had already brought upon him, 5. Godfrey Meakins ) was condemned for assaulting the Servant of Serjeant Cheshire, whose Nephew he pretended to be. He said he was Eighteen Years of Age. That the Beginning of his Ill Courses were thus. He got a Note from his Father of Ninety Pounds, which he intended to turn to his own Use, and to that end, gave it to a Lawyer, who gave him in Return Fifteen Pounds, and kept the Rest to himself. He told me also that he disobliged his Father, by leaving a young Gentleman at Oxford (where he had an Opportunity of Studying with him) He afterwards attended another Gentleman to France ; that Gentleman killing Another at Paris , and being obliged to flee, this Meakens was left alone with three Pounds in his Pocket: He stay'd too long at an English House, till his Money was mostly spent; Then travelling on Foot to the Sea-side, he got over (I think) from Diepe to Rye . This Story he told me, immediately after his Condemnation; But as I have since found him to be a Lyer, I am apt to suspect all that he said to me, before he got to Tyburn . At the Tree, he told me, that his Name was not Meakin, but Ravenshaw ; and that he had stole a Silver-spoon from the Duke of Leeds; and that he had gotten Money from near a Hundred different Persons of Honour, by pretending to be their Rinsman. 6. Samuel Snow ) for Robbing the Bristol Mail. When he was first condemned, he desired me to explain to him the Nature of Hell Torments, whether I thought them Mental or Corporal; and also what my Opinion was of the State between Death and the Resurrection? I inform'd him to the best of my Capacity; but added withal that those were Questions that would little Advantage him, in his present Circumstances to know; but that I fear'd he wou'd soon more fully understand those things than I was able to inform him. He afterwards told me, that his Misfortunes were occasion'd by his undertaking to buy Stock for a certain Gentleman; that Gentleman refusing to have it, 'twas return'd upon his Hands again, to wit Five Thousand Pounds; which he was able to pay, except Five Hundred Pounds, and to procure that, he took to ill Courses. As he had several Books sent in for his Use by Charitable Gentlemen, he wanted nothing for the furtherance of his Progress in his Duty, and was I hope a real and sincere Penitent. When he was at the Tree, immediately before he suffer'd, he desired the Attention of the People, and spoke to them the following Words. I Wish I could think of any Good that I could do before I leave this World; I ask Pardon of God for my Sins, which are many, and my Ill Courses deservedly have brought me to this Place of Shame. I freely confess the Fault for which I dye, and most heartily ask Pardon of King George and of the Nation. I am also to confess that I committed that Robbery, which Miller was try'd for at Allesbury; I ask Pardon of God and Him; and hope that I shall have all your Prayers that God will Pardon Me. Amen. So be it. These Words he had writ down in a Paper; which he delivered into my Hand, as soon as he had done speaking. THO. PURNEY , Ordinary and Chaplain . N. B. Christopher Matthews ) receiv'd a gracious Reprieve from His Majesty, immediately after I had administred the Blessed Sacrament to all the Malefactors: But He notwithstanding requested of Me, that I would say something of his Behaviour to the World; and chiefly in Vindication of his Parents, who live in very good Reputation in White-Chappel: He told me that the World had reflected upon them, as if they had been receivers of his stolen Goods, But aver'd that it was entirely False, for They were utterly ignorant of the IllActions he had unhappily perform'd. To all Appearance, he was sorry for his past Evil Life; and seem'd to be intent when he attended the Publick Prayers, repeating the Resposes after Me, and behaving himself with Decency and Reverence. ADVERTISEMENT. JUST PUBLISH'D. THE State of the Case between the Lord Chamberlain of His Majesty's Houshold, and Sir Richard Steele , as Represented by that Knight. Restated in Vindication of King GEORGE, and the most Noble the Duke of Newcastle. With a True Copy of King CHARLES'S Patent to Sir William D'avenant , for Erecting a Play-house, &c. S Ingratum dixeris Omnia dixeris. Printed and sold by John Applebee , a little below Bridewel-Bridge , Black-Fryers ; and A. Dod at the Peacock without Temple Bar. (Price Six-pence.) LONDON : Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , a little below Bridewel-Bridge , Black-Fryers .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were Executed at TYBURN, On WEDNESDAY the 13th of February. BEING THE SECOND EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir JOHN SALTER , Knt ; Number II. For the said Year. LONDON : Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M,DCC,XXXIX. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir John Salter , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Hon. Mr. Justice Chappel, the Honourable John Strange , Esq ; Recorder of the City of London , and the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the said City, and others his Majesty's Justices for the City of London, and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate, for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th of January, 1739-40, and in the Thirteenth Year of his Majesty's Reign. Six Men, viz. Gilham Snowd , Joseph Wells , William Motte , Robert Onion , John Lineham , and John Hawkins , were by the Jury found guilty of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. While under Sentence, they were exhorted to think upon the Evil of their Ways and Doings, how they had provoked they Holy One of Israel to Wrath against their own Souls, in innumerable Instances, by committing many Sins and Crimes in Violation of all God's Laws, which are altogether Righteous and good; and therefore it was, that the just Vengeance and Judgments of God, had overtaken them. As they had been guilty of many Sins in general, so they were desired particular to reflect upon the original Fountain and Spring from whence all the Transgressions of their Lives proceed, and that is the Sin of our Nature, commonly called Original Sin, which David in his Penitential Psalm confesseth unto God, and mourneth over, Psalm li. 6. Behold I was shapen in Wickedness, and in Sin did my Mother conceive me; and of this the Apostle St. Paul, when speaking of what Power the Law hath over us Christians under the Gospel, makes this grievous Complaint, Romans vii. 24. Oh! wretched Man that I am, who shall deliver me from the Body of this Death! This Body of Death is the Iniquity wherein we were shapen, and the Sin in which our Mother conceived us; this is the Principle and Spring whence all the Sins of our Life proceed; and this Sin they were exhorted, by the Grace of God, to lament and mourn over, and to apply to the Throne of Grace, by fervent Prayer and Supplication, that Original Guilt might not be imputed to them, and that being purified and washed in the precious Blood of Christ, they might by him be presented pure and without Spot before God, in the great Day of the Lord. All of them having been convicted of Thefts and Robberies, they were desired to take Notice of the Heinousness of such Sins which are in Contradiction to all Laws divine and human, one of the Ten Commandments being, Thou shalt not steal; and wherever in Scripture there is a Catalogue of those Sinners who are excluded the Kingdom of Heaven, Thieves are always included. Again, as to human Laws, they are all framed for the Convenience and Good of Society in general, to the Destruction whereof Theft and Robbery have a direct Tendency, and consequently the Commission of these Irregularities, is a Declaration of Enmity to all Mankind. They were all seriously exhorted to repent of their Sins, especially those scandalous Crimes for which they suffered so much Shame and Sorrow, and to look upon the Punishments they then endured, as just Chastisements from the Almighty for the flagrant Impieties of their Lives; and since they could not approve themselves the sincere Servants of God by a continued Tenor of a holy Life, they were intreated to improve the few remaining Moments left them by the Lenity of their Judges, in doubling their Diligence in fearing and loving God, in working out their Soul's Salvation with Fear and Trembling, seeing God is a consuming Fire to the Workers of Iniquity, and in exercising a lively Faith upon Christ, through whose Merits and Intercession only we can be saved. They were instructed in the Nature of the Christian Sacraments, and to renew their Baptismal Vows, which they had neglected and despised, by being Partakers in the Sacrament of our Lord's last Supper, where Christ communicates the special Tokens of his Love to all faithful Souls, in which, if we partake in the same worthily, we contemplate and admire the infinite Love of God, who loved us at no less a Rate than to give his only begotten Son to suffer Death for us, even the bitter, painful, and ignominious Death of the Cross; and all this God did for us, not when we were Friends, but Enemies, his avowed Enemies; so in this Sacrament we renew our Baptismal Vows, by engaging ourselves in God's Service, dedicating our selves to him, and solemnly vow perpetual Obedience to him, and by this Means we prepare and fit ourselves for his heavenly Kingdom and Glory. Thomas Hawkins before his Trial was lame of his Legs, which Lameness after Conviction increased, till his Irons were taken off, then he sell sick and feverish, and at Times was out of his Senses; he was very poor and naked, and his Cell became so loathsome, by Reason of his illness and nastiness, that one cou'd scarce go within the Door: When I visited him he expressed a great Desire of Prayers and Instructions, and confessed that he was a great Sinner, for which he begg'd Pardon of God and Man, and appear'd penitent. The other five constantly attended in Chapel, and were attentive, and seemingly penitent; but some of them when indisposed absented: Motte turn'd very ill on Tuesday the 28th of January, as likewise did Onion, having his Legs and Feet swell'd, and one of his Toes like to burst, so that the Pain made him cry, not being able to rise, move, or turn himself; when I visited them they professed Penitence and Sorrow for their Sins. John Lineham was a Roman and very ignorant, but behav'd decently, and was easy about Principles. On Thursday the 7th of February, the Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the six Malefactors lying in the Cells of Newgate, under Sentence of Death, when Thomas Hawkins , for assaulting Matthew Brown in a certain publick Street, and common Highway, in the Parish of St. Sepulchre , putting him in Fear, &c. and taking from him a Silver Watch, value 3 l. Dec. 30, receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve; the other five, viz. John Lineham , Thomas Motte , Robert Onion , Gilham Snowd , and Joseph Wells , were order'd for Exetion; but on the Evening before a Reprieve came for the two latter for six Weeks. Robert Onion was indicted, for that he on the 15th of Dec. in the Parish of St. Gregory by St. Paul's , feloniously and sacrilegiously did steal, take, &c. 8 Brass Nossels, together with 8 Brass Cups, and 8 Brass Bosses, value 25 s. and a Brass Arm of a Sconce, value 5 s. the Goods of the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul's . 1. Robert Onion , 32 Years of Age, born of honest Parents in London , who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing, and cast Accompts, fit for Business, and was likewise instructed in the Principles of the Christian Religion. When he was of Age he was bound to serve the Governor of Antigua , and accordingly he went thither, and serv'd his Master faithfully Seven Years, and he having been taught Book-keeping, which he understood very well, which induced his Master to entrust him to keep his Books, and to look after his Merchandise, in selling and disposing of his Goods, in which Capacity he gained Approbation, and when out of his Time he traded for himself: During the Time of his Servitude, and transacting Business for himself, he said he had sav'd. 700 l. with which he design'd to trade with and encrease his Stock; accordingly he purchased Goods, which he shipp'd on Board a Sloop for Monserat , but they had not sail'd far, before they were taken up by a French Guard de Costa of Hispaniola, or thereabouts, who carry'd off the Ship, and stript Onion of all, leaving him neither Cloaths nor Goods; these Pyrates having kept and treated him barbarously for some Days, they at last gave him a Coat and a Crown in Money, and then set him ashore upon St. Eustacia , an Island belonging to the Dutch, where they treated him very civilly and kindly, many of the Inhabitants being British Families, and almost all of them speaking English, he set up an English School, and taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetick, and Book-keeping , in which Way he succeeded very well, the People of the Country encouraging him, so that in a short Time he had a hundred or two hundred Scholars, and was obliged to employ an Usher or two for Assistants. In this Station, those of the Neighbourhood showed him great Respect, and he lived very well; yet old England still was in Onion's Mind, being of an unsettled and roving Temper; accordingly, he left the flourishing Business in Eustacia , and returned to England , having to the value of two hundred Pound and upwards in Money and Goods. He understanding Merchants-Accompts, was employed here in keeping the Books of some Merchant, and eminent Shop-keepers, and in this Station, while he behaved well and attended his Business discreetly, he wanted nothing, drest well, and kept up his Credit; but soon wearied of doing well, he frequented the Play-Houses, took to bad Company, especially lewd Women, to whom he was too much inclined, and in a short Time spent all his Money; and all these Things concurring, precipitated his Destruction. Now being plunged into the height of Misery, he fell in with the worst of Company, as, Thieves, Pick-pockets, Highwaymen, House-breakers, &c. with whom he was resolved to stop at no sort of Villainy, having forsaken God and a good Conscience. Before the Commission of this Fact for which he dyed, he pretended that he was always honest in his Dealings, and into this he was drawn and enticed by his Companion, or Partner in the Robbery. The Account he gave of it was to this Effect. On the 15th of December last, Onion and his wicked Companion, went into St. Paul's Church , at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, being Prayer Time, and they skulk'd about 'till the Congregation were dismiss'd, in order to rob the Church of what they could lay hold on; when they were left alone in the Church, and the Doors shut, they lay upon the Floor between two Pillows, 'till they thought it a convenient and quiet Time of the Night, to pull down the eight brass Nossels, eight brass Cups, value 25 s. and the brass Arm of the Sconce, all which they took Care to conceal, and to hide themselves till the Time of Morning Prayer, and then the Doors being open, they found Means to convey themselves out of the Church undiscovered; one of the Partners in the Sacrilege is gone out of the Way, but Onion offering the Things to sale in Long-Lane , was detected, sent to Newgate , and convicted capitally for the Crime of Sacrilege. They were put to some difficulty in reaching the Sconces and Bosses, &c. the One being obliged to stand upon the others Shoulders, though, when they did the Sacrilege, it was very dark, being the dead Hour of the Night. He was a wicked, vicious Man, being guilty of all manner of Debauchers; he cried and lamented much, and always seem'd discontented with his Lot. He was once in Newgate before for a Week or two, upon Information of a Woman of the Town, but being tried upon what she alledged, he was acquitted. He confest that his Sufferings were justly brought upon him for the great Enormities of his Life. He repented of his Sins, hoped for Salvation thro' the Merits and Blood of Jesus Christ, and died in Peace with all Men. John Lincham was indicted (with Teddy Brian , Henry Smith , and John of Gaunt, not taken) for assaulting David Patten , Esq ; on the King's Highway, and putting him in Fear, &c. and taking from him a Cane, with a gold Head value 5 l. 5 s. November 4. 2. John Lineham , about Nineteen Years of Age, of mean, but honest Parents in Dublin , who gave him no Education, and as to Religion, it was what he least minded, only he pretended to be of the Popish Principles. When of Age, he was bound Apprentice to a Butcher , but being of a roving, unsettled Disposition, he served but two or three Years of his Time, and then applying to unlawful, wicked Practices, he got acquainted with a young Girl in the Neighbourhood, whom he married, and then not knowing how to provide for his Family, or afraid of being called to an Account for his Irregularities, and supposing England to be a better or more plentiful Country, he resolved to go for London , which Resolution he immediately put in Practice, and his Wife followed him thither. He pretended to have come over to an Uncle, a Millar at Bristol; but when he arrived at London , he went to Drury-lane , where he met with some of his Countrymen, who persuaded him to engage with them in going out upon Street Robberies. He neither having Knowledge nor Grace to resist their Delusions, too readily comply'd with their Sollicitations, and then laying aside all former Intentions of going to his Uncle, associated himself with a Gang of the most notorious Thieves, Pickpockets, and Robbers, about the Town. He pretended at his first Arrival to have wrought with the Butchers sometimes, but most of his Gain was unlawful Purchase. He was not willing to confess particular Robberies, but that of 'Squire Patten, for which he died, he did not deny, and the Account he gave of it, was to the following Purpose. On the 4th of November they agreed to go out upon their accustomed Expeditions. Lineham, Teddy Brian , Henry Smith , and John of Gaunt, went out from Mrs. Lambert's in Parker's-Lane , to the two Blue-Posts near Drury-Lane , from thence they took a View of Covent-Garden, and coming up Bow-street , they observed 'Squire Patten, High Bailiff of Westminster , near the End of Earl's-Court, coming out thence, between 7 and 8 in the Evening. Teddy Brian went after him, and gave him a Blow with a Bludgeon, which he had under his Coat, and repeated it several Times; at last the Gentleman fell down, and endeavoured to draw his Sword, but was unable, because of the Bruises which he received in his Hand and Arm in defending himself from the Blows; in the mean Time one of the Rogues wrenched his Gold-headed Cane out of his Hand, and then hearing some People coming towards them, they all fled, Mr. Patten rising up with Difficulty; cried out, Thieves! Murder! Some Chairmen went in pursuit of them, but they all escaped. This he owned, only with some Variation from the Evidence, as is common for them to alledge. He did not strike Mr. Patten, but was at a little Distance with a Bludgeon in his Hand in Case of Need, and (as he said) he had none of the Money, of which there was but very little considering the Value of the Thing. Sometime after this Robbery, he was taken up upon the Information of one James Thompson , an Associate, whose Evidence he denied not, only he blam'd him in some small Particulars, He was of a most profligate vicious Life, and irreclaimable in Wickedness, was very ignorant of God and Religion, attended constantly in Chapel, and though he pretended to be educated in another Profession, yet he comply'd with the Prayers, repeated the Lord's-Prayer, and the Creed, and made very regular Responces. He behaved always very quietly, but was hard-hearted, and had not such a due Sense of his Sin as was requisite. He lov'd the Church of England as well as his old Profession, but these are Things he had not troubled his Mind much about. He was very poor and naked, and had nobody come after him but his Wife, who followed him from Dublin, and brought him any little Thing for his Support she could. He believed in Christ our only Saviour, repented of all his Sins, and forgave all Men, as he expected Forgiveness from God. Thomas Motte , alias Moote , of St. Brides , was indicted for stealing 3 Five-Guinea Pieces, 4 Two-Guinea Pieces, 22 Guineas, a Portugal Piece of Gold, Value 3 l. 12 s. a Thirtysix Shilling Piece, 2 Half Guineas, a Piece of coined Gold of King Charles the Second, Value 23 s. 16 Crown Pieces, 36 gilt Sixpences, a silver Box gilt, Value 3 s. a Chrystal Stone engraved for a Seal, Value 3 s. and 4 Gold Mourning Rings, Value 30 s. the Goods of William Gibbon , Clerk, in his Dwelling-house, December 16. 5. Thomas Motte , alias Moote , 21 Years of Age, born of honest Parents in Essex , about 30 Miles from Town, near to a Place call'd Dunmow , who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetick, in order to fit him for Business, and instructed him in the Pinciples of the Christian Religion. When of Age, his Father being a Gardiner , bred him to his own Business, but not much minding it, he fell in with bad Company, kept late Hours, and quarrell'd with his Father, which occasioned such Differences, that they could by no Means agree; so one Night staying out too late, when he came Home his Father corrected him severely for it; being incensed at it to such a Degree, that he left his Father, not letting him know where he went, and got into a Country Gentleman's Service , and since that Time he never returned to his Father, but serv'd several Gentlemen of Reputation, both in Town and Country; but thinking to get better Services at London , induc'd him to leave the Country and come up. In all the Places which he liv'd in he prov'd honest, and wrong'd no Body, but acquir'd the Character of a faithful Servant, and as to the robbing the Revd . Mr. Gibbons, for which Fact he died, he acknowledg'd that he was guilty, and that he did not commit the same by himself, but had consulted about it with two or three of his Countrymen, who used to come and visit him, one of whom (as was supposed) was his Brother, who put him upon it, and likewise gave him Instructions how to proceed in it. On Sunday the 16th of Dec. last, while the Revd. Mr. Gibbons was gone to Church, there being but few People left at Home, one of whom was the Footman, who had the Charge of the House, these Fellows came to Mr. Gibbon's House, and meeting the Servant, he went to make himself ready for Church, and they being in the Passage, though he was absent but a few Minutes, yet in that short Time they had the Impudence to slip up Stairs to his Study, broke open the Desk, and carry'd off all the different Peices of Money as was mentioned in the Indictment. Thomas Motte alledg'd, that he was not present en the Robbery was committed, but that he was in Aldermanbury at that Time, tho' the Servant swore, that Motte was there about the Time when the Book-Case or Desk was broke open, and robb'd of the Money mention'd in the Indictment; however he did not deny but that he was equally guilty with the rest, for they gave him a large Share of the Booty, and he taking Guilt to himself, fled with the others into Essex , in which County they were born, and in the same Neighbourhood; the rest made off and escaped with most of the Money, having not been heard off since. Mr. Gibbons having but a little before discharg'd Thomas Motte of his Service, and from what Information was given him, he suspected his late Servant Motte to be the Thief, which upon making further Enquiry, he sent down a Constable into Essex, with a Warrant sign'd by two Justices to search for Thomas Motte , who found him at a Place called Dunmow in Essex , upon which he secured him, and upon searching him, found almost all the Things he had receiv'd or taken upon him, and carrying him before a Justice he committed him to Chelmsford Goal , where they detain'd him till he was sent up to Newgate by a Habeas Corpus, where he receiv'd his just Reward. Some gilt Six-pences which his Father, Brother, or he had passed for Half-Guineas, were exchang'd by the Constable, who gave other Money for them. All these Things he confessed to his Master and others while he was in Chelmsford Goal , alledging he had them from one John Linsley , a Partner in the Robbery. He own'd himself ungrateful to the Revd. Mr. Gibbons, who he said had been a kind Master, and with whom for some Time he liv'd very well. When in Health Motte constantly attended in Chapel, and was serious in Devotion, attentive to Exhortations, and seemingly penitent for his great Crimes, and at all Times behav'd calmly and decently, being pretty ingenuous in his Confessions. He was not so wicked as many of them are, tho' his Fate was the same with the rest, and said, that keeping bad Company had been the Ruin of him. About 12 or 13 Days before they died he fell sick, and when I visited him he expressed a great Desire after Prayers and Exhortations, and stood by his former Confessions; but his Sickness increasing, he lost his Senses, stripping off his Cloaths, and lying naked on the Couch with his swell'd Legs and Feet, and likewise his Body, excepting some loose Garments which was thrown over him. Sometime before he died he recover'd his Senses, and was very thankful for Prayers and Exhortations, but spoke sometimes quite out off the Way, and could not say any Thing that was sensible. He believ'd in Jesus Christ, repented of all his Sins, and died in Peace with all the World. The following Letter R. Onion sent to one of his Companions. MY DEAR FRIEND, I Little thought that I should ever have writ to you, from such a doleful Place as I now am in. You see what my Sins (by the just Judgment of God) have brought me to; O! do you pray to your and my offended Maker, that he would mercifully forgive me the many Injuries that you and I have committed together; call to Mind my dear Friend, and reflect upon my now most unhappy Condition; let my fatal Example be a Means for you to shun those Rocks upon which I have split, and avoid the Path that ends in Destruction, Shame and Death. With my Eyes now streaming with Tears, I beg of Almighty God, mercifully to bless you, and grant you Grace to forsake all your Evil Ways, especially that you may repent of that crying Sin, as I now heartily do, that we were entangled in; you may live (and I sincerely wish you may) to become a good Man, and end your Days in Peace: I likewise would have you take Care of all malicious Stratagems that may be laid to do you a Prejudice by your Enemies. Remember me, and remember your Creator before it is too late; you yet are in the prime of your Life, fly from this miserable Land as soon as you can, and get your Bread with the labour of your Hands; a Penny got with Care and Honesty, will bring you more Peace, than a Pound acquired by Violence, Fraud or Deceit. I have nothing more to say than to repeat my Wishes and Prayers to Almighty God for your well-doing, and to tell you that I should be glad to hear from you. Farewell, my Friend, I bid you an everlasting Adieu. ROBERT ONION . N. B. Between the Hours of Three and Four, you may send to me by your Friend, but let him deliver the Letter to nobody but my self or in my Sight. Once more Farewell. The Answer to the above Letter. DEAR FRIEND, I Received your most melancholly and affectionate Epistle, which was a severe corrosive to my wounded and much afflicted Heart. I perus'd it with that Tenderness and Concern, with that Perplexity and Confusion, 'twas naturally adapted to excite in me. Words can't express the Pain I feel for you, nor the Sorrow that your Misfortune have plung'd me into. Your Words have made a deep Impression upon my Mind, and your Reflections upon our Wickedness and Folly (as they are but too just and rational) cut me to the very Soul. What would I not give to retrieve my Innocence, and save you from the impending Stroke? But alas! your Fate seems irrevocable, and my Innocency is contaminated. Nothing but the great Mercy of God, thro' the All-sufficient Merits of Christ, can save you, or cleanse me. My dear Friend, your Admonitions have had a proper Effect upon my Heart; permit me now to be a Monitor to you, and to entreat you to call earnestly upon God for the Pardon of your manifold Sins, and that you may die the Death of the Righteous. Humble your Soul before your offended Maker, repent you truly for your Sins past, have a lively and steadful Faith in Christ our Saviour, amend your Thoughts, and be in perfect Charity with all Men; so shall you be a meet Partaker of the Glory of Christ in his Kindgom. I can never sufficiently embrace your Charity for me, in exciting me to repentance and a new Life; and I do sincerely assure you that your unhappy Fall, and particularly your pathetick Letter, will always be my Mementi Mori, and shall set a Curb upon my vicious Habits and Inclinations. Our Conduct ever since we became acquainted together, but especially at London, has (as you truly observe) been very ill and irregular: I, for my part, regret it very much, and I hope, and am persuaded, that your Repentance is warm and sincere. You, thro' the Mercy of God, are going to a Land of Bliss, and to the Joys of a blessed Eternity, while I am left to wade thro' the Sea of this troublesome World, rack'd with a thousand Perplexities, confounded with the bitter Remembrance of an ill-spent Life, and liable to the persecution and Resentment of those whom I have injured. These Circumstances duly weigh'd and considered, it appears to me that you are in much better Situation; a few Moments will put an End to your Misery, whereas mine will encrease with my Years. Take Courage therefore my precious Friend! acquit yourself like a Man of Resolution, cry aloud unto Heaven, and cast of all Temporal Concerns; fix your Thoughts upon the Joys of Eternity, and let your Faith in Christ be ardent and inviolable. I pray for you incessantly, with strong Crying and Tears; and may the Peace of God, which passeth all Understanding, keep your Heart and Mind in the Knowledge and Love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord; and may the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost be upon you, and remain with you evermore. Amen. Adieu my dear Friend, Live Eternally and be happy. 11. Feb. 1739. R. D. On Tuesday Evening Mr. Gilham Snowd and Mr. Joseph Wells (to their very great Joy and Surprize) received his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve for six Weeks. So sudden, and indeed unexpected a Deliverance from an ignominious Death, must undoubtedly strike them with a joyful Amazement, and raise such Sensations in their Minds, as may be much more easily conceiv'd than explain'd. His Majesty's Clemency upon this Occasion is certainly very great and laudable; and it is not to be doubted but we should have more frequent Instances of Royal Indulgence in such Cases, had we not so many glaring Proofs of the most shameful, disloyal and ungenerous abuse of it. When a Subject of Britain, that is to say, a Freeman in the Land of Liberty and Plenty, has by many repeated Instances, broke thro' his solemn Engagements with Heaven, and violated the most equitable Laws of his Country, when such a Person, notwithstanding his Enormities, receives the most distinguishing Marks of Clemency from the Throne, and after that relapses into his former Wickedness, and (like the Dog to his Vomit) returns to his Villainies again - What Indulgences can such an Offender lay claim to? - How great must be the Aggravation of his Guilt? - How small the Hopes of his effectual Reformation? - Nothing but a Miracle can reclaim so abandoned a Wretch, who, by all the Rules of Equity and public Good, ought to be lopp'd off as an unworthy Member of the Community, and stand recorded as an Example of public Justice. As to the two Young Gentlemen abovementioned, 'tis greatly to be hoped, that his Majesty's Royal Goodness will have a suitable Effect upon their Morals, and produce a real and lasting Change in their future Life and Conduct. They have sufficiently experienced the Infelicity of a vicious Life, the certain Destruction that attends it, the Pangs of a wounded Heart, the irksome Fatigue of Imprisonment, and the Terrors of approaching Death. Their Vows to Heaven have (no doubt) been ardently repeated, and ought to be as inviolably kept, as they were sincerely made. Their whole Lives ought to be one continued Proof of their Gratitude, Obedience, and Fidelity, to God, their King, and their Country. The Interposition of Providence hath shone very conspicuously in their Deliverance, and it is their indispensable Duty to weigh and consider for what Ends and Intentions their Lives have been graciously extended to a longer Date: - Surely that they may be employed in the Honour of God, the Service of Mankind, and the Important Purposes of their own Salvation. Let them with Hearts full of Love and Gratitude, prostrate themselves before the Throne of Grace, and adore that divine Goodness they have so liberally tasted of under all Circumstances, but more especially at this Crisis of Extremity; and may the whole Tenour of their Conduct and future Actions demonstrate, how sincere their Repentance, how hearty their Attachment to Piety, Virtue, and Integrity, and how deep, how grateful, how indelible their Sentiments of the Divine Favour and Indulgence. I cannot conclude without exhorting such as have already, or may hereafter be inclin'd to engage in the Paths of Wickedness, to reflect upon the Conduct and unexpected Respite of the Gentlemen under Consideration. Let them consider the unavoidable Shame and Destruction that soon or late attends the wretched Sons of Iniquity, and that 'tis morally impossible for a Course of Impiety, Fraud, and Rapine, to go undetected and unpunish'd even on this Side the Grave. Let them learn, by many fatal and repeated Examples, to shun those dangerous Rocks upon which others have been wreck'd, and to avoid all the Avenues that lead either directly, or indirectly to Poverty, Shame, and Ruin; more especially the pernicious and scandalous Practice of Gaming, in all its Branches; an Evil that (notwithstanding all our salutary Laws to the contrary) most shamefully prevails among all Ranks of People, that is attended with a Variety of latent Mischiefs, and which (as we have been credibly inform'd) was the Source of the calamitous Circumstances that have attended the unfortunate Gentlemen, (particularly one of them) aforemention'd. From ill Company, and ill Advice, let them fly as from the Mouth of a Serpent; and may the Holy Spirit of the Almighty reclaim and sanctify their Hearts, and direct their Feet in the Way of Peace. The following is a Copy of Verss by one of the unhappy Persons who lay under Sentence of Death, which we imagine may not be improperly inserted here. IN dreary Solitude confin'd, We pensive mourn our wretched Fate, Sever'd, alas! from Humankind We view our Folly when too late. While Terrors sharp a pointed Steel, Each lucid Interval destroy; What Consolation can we feel? Or what Tranquility enjoy? Behind us, if we cast our Eyes, A sable Cloud of Guilt appears; Before us Scenes of Horror rise, With ruin'd Hopes, and guilty Fears. Insuperable Grief and Care Upon our Souls corring prey, While Images of black Despair, Surround us each revolvig Day. Think, Oh! ye giddy Train of Youth! Who on the Brink of Ruin stand, Who quit the pleasant Paths of Truth, To sin with an unbounded Hand. Think that an unexpected Call, Would wither all your tinsel Joy; Reflect on our untimely Fall, And dread the Hand that can destroy. What is this fleeting round of Life, With such Solicitude we range? What? but a Labyrinth of Strife, A thorny Maze of endless Change. Farewel to all its soothing Charms, That wont to draw our Souls astray; Let Mercy with extended Arms, Receive and bear us hence away. Absolve our Guilt, Eternal God, Whose Goodness fills unbounded Space, Correct us with thy gentle Rod, And hear us with redeeming Grace. Enshrine our Souls in Bliss above, Where universal Raptures glow, Where sacred Harmony and Love, In boundless Emanations flow. The following Letter was sent to Newgate to Mr. Joseph Wells , who was repriev'd for six Weeks, with Mr. Snowd. Dear Sir, A Concern for Mankind is no more than a Piece of Humanity; from this Principle, proceeds what you are to expect in the following Lines; the Design of which, is to quicken and improve those Sentiments and Reflections in you, which your own (about too unhappy) Circumstances are, in their own Nature apt to produce. A great Bar it is with Multitudes of Persons against a serious and necessary Search into themselves, that the History of their Lives is rendered black and terrify'd by the Consciousness of their Guilt and repeated Follies. But desire you I must, I do it earnestly, (oh! do not reject the first Advice) to look back in a solemn and impartial Manner upon the Time past, for the Sake of that vast and incomprehensible duration, the Time to come. To look back, may present you ('tis very true) with the Horrors of Days, perhaps, some Years mispent; Reason perverted, Talents abused; but what then? Must you not call yourself to an Account? Must you not examine what you have been doing? Or will your Condition be safer, if you do not reflect at all about it? Be not deceived, give not over your Reflections, 'till you view, till you know yourself, 'till you comprehend the State, and consider and determine what is immediately to be done in it. To engage in that Work successfully, do not charge your Follies upon the Heat of Youth, human Frailty, the force of Custom, the prevalence of Example; but accuse, reproach, condemn yourself for the Facts of which (who wou'd be the Tempter) your self only is the miserable Author. For who cou'd, if he had been ever so willing, have robb'd you of your Innocence? What Power turn'd you of the Path of Virtue? Or what but the Concurrence of your own Will, would have made an ill Man of you? Your Sin, alas! is your own; and your surest Method to attain, which I hope you inextinguishably thirst after, Divine Mercy, is to take the Shame and to charge your Faults upon no one but yourself. The Mischief your Sin has done you, the Scourge and Torment it has, laid upon you, is too plain an Argument of its Guilt and Provocation: Reflect I beseech you, reflect upon it till you feel your Heart touch'd and wounded with Anguish for what is past. Let no present Uneasiness drive you from these Thoughts, which like Corrosives, or sharpest Medicines, may be very good and salutary, when Lenitives have no effect; the Pain and Melancholly of a few Days is endured wisely; which by the Goodness of Heaven, may prevent more exquisite and lasting Evils. To bring these Reflections to their Improvement, recollect that the Season of God's Call and Invitation to Mercy, is not yet over. The Day of Grace (how nigh soever to an End) is not yet set, something you ought to do, now something certainly which bears as near a Proportion to your past Offences as is possible. What can this be but to exert your self on this Occasion, to quicken your Diligence, to waken and rouze your Endeavours, and to work out your own Salvation with Fear and Trembling! To this End, place God, a Holy and just God, continually in your View. Consider with Sorrow, what Humiliation, what Care and Vigilance he expects from you, and let these Virtues be your constant Companions, loose not an Hour, no, not a single Moment, for tho' nothing else can, timely Reflections, and timely Penitence may interest you in his Favour, to what it belongs justly to punish Sinners, and to be merciful to them that truly repent. Think what the World is hastening to apace, the great Assize, and let your Thoughts dwell upon this Meditation, 'till it affect and pierce your Heart: Let the Words of your Mouth, and the Meditations of your Heart, speak you now greatly in earnest, and that you are with the utmost Sollitude, preparing to meet him from whom nothing can be hid. Let Reason therefore and Religion direct every Motion of your Soul, what Vice soever may be in Season, and most fashionable to your Age, or to the Place of your sad Confinement, avoid it as a Mariner wou'd do a Storm. Make a Virtue of Necessity, and convince the World a Man may be good and serious in any Place; whosoever you converse with fly from your Vices as from the Teeth of a Serpent: Submit yourself to God, and let your Conversation shew you have him in all your Thoughts. Speak now and act as much (if possible much more) for Religion shews you have done against it, and never regard those who will do ill, if they censure or deride what you do well and virtuously. Next to God's, beg the Assistance of your Spiritual Guide, and his most fervent Prayers, and if you feel a Disposition and warm Desire of it, participate in the blessed Sacrament as often as you can, 'twill quicken your Graces, invigorate your Zeal, compose your Spirit, prepare you for your last Hour, and fortify your Mind against the Dread of Death. I have only this, which I must inculcate once more; whatsoever your Hand findeth to do, do it with all your Might, for there is no Wisdom, nor Device, nor Knowledge in the Grave. God (Dear Sir) can help you, and the only Way to expect his Help is to Mourn, that you may be comforted. Your sincere Friend, and Christian Monitor. Jan. 11, 1739-40. At the Place of EXECUTION. THE Morning of their Execution, Mr. Snowd, Mr. Wells, with Robert Onion , took the Sacrament very devoutly, and both of them were very thankful for their happy Deliverance. After Prayers were over, they was convey'd from Newgate in one Cart; when they came to the Place of Execution, they were all Three ty'd up, Motte being so very weak, that they was oblig'd to carry him on their Backs to the Cart. Robert Onion had no more to say, than what he had before acknowledged, only that he died in Peace with all Men, and own'd the Fact which he suffer'd for. John Lineham acknowledged the Justice of his Sentence, and hop'd God would have Mercy on his poor Soul. They went off the Stage crying to God to have Mercy on them, and Lord Jesus receive our Spirits. This is all the Account given by me JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . ADVERTISEMENTS. This Day is Published, Price 1 s. The Second Edition, with Additions, A DESCRIPTION of the WINDWARD. PASSAGE, and Gulf of FLORIDA, with the Course of the British Trading-Ships to, and from the Island of Jamaica. Also an Account of the TRADE-WINDS and CURRENTS thereabouts, at different Seasons of the Year. Illustrated with a CHART of the Coast of Florida, and of the Islands of the Bahama, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and the adjacent smaller Islands, Shoals, Rocks, and other remarkable Things in the Course of the Navagation in the West-Indies. Whereby is demonstrated, the Precariousness of those Voyages to the West-India Merchants, and the Impossibility of their Homeward-bound Ships keeping clear of the Spanish Guarda Costa's. The Whole very necessary for the Information of such as never were in those Parts of the World. To which are added, some PROPOSALS for the better securing of the British Trade and Navigation to and from the West-Indies. Note, At the End of this Treatise is a General INDEX of the Names, with a Description of the Situations of the Islands, &c. contained in the annex'd Chart, distinguished by Numerical References to each other. Likewise an Alphabetical Catalogue of the same Names alone, with the like Numerical References, the Uses of which are mentionned at the End of the Whole. To which is now annexed, a very remarkable Letter, containing a succinct Account of the Galleons, Flot, Flotilla, and Register-ships; as also of the Ports of Havana, Porto-Bello, Carthagena, Vera-Cruz, Buenos-Ayres, and the Coasts of the Carrcoa's; iterspers'd with various curious Remarks on the Commerce of the Spaniards in America. Printed and Sold by J. Applebee, in Bolt Court, Fleet-street; C. Corbett, Bookseller and Publisher, in Fleet-street; E. Nutt and E. Cook, at the Royal-Exchange; and A. Dodd, at the Peacock, without Temple-Bar. This Day is published, (Neatly printed in Two Pocket Volumes, adorn'd with Frontispieces) A Select and impartial Account of the Lives, Behaviour, and Dying Words, of the most remarkable Convicts, from the Year 1700, down to the present time; containing amongst many others the following Accounts viz. Richard Turpin , for several Robberies; Herman Strodman , for the barbarous Murder of Peter Wolter , his Fellow Apprentice ; Thomas Cook , the Gloucester Butcher , for the Murder of Mr. John Cooper , a Constable in May Fair ; John Morgridge , for the Murder of Lieutenant Cope in the Tower; Mr. Gregg, Clerk to the late Secretary Harley, Earl of Oxford, for holding Correspondence with her Majesty's Enemies; Richard Town , Tallow-Chandler , the only Person who was executed on the Bankrupt Act; Col. Oxburgh, Richard Gascoigne , Esq ; Justice Hall, and Parson Paul, for High Treason; the Marquis de Paleotti, for stabbing his Servant; Lieut. Bird, for the Murder of Samuel Loxton , at a Bagnio; Matthias Brinsden , for the Murder of his Wife; Capt . John Massey , for Piracy; Capt . John Stanley , for the Murder of Mrs. Maycock; Jonathan Wild , the Thief-taker, for several Felonies; Katharine Hayes , for the barbarous Murder of her Husband; Edward Burnworth , William Blewit , and five more, for the Murder of Mr. Ball, in St. George's Fields ; James Cluff , for the Murder of his Fellow Servant Mary Green ; John Gow , alias Smith , Captain of the Pirates, for Piracy and Murder; Mr. Maynee, one of the Clerks of the Bank of England, for cheating the Bank of 4420 l. Mr. Wood-marsh for the Murder of Mr. Robert Ormes ; John Sheppard , who made his Escape out of the Condemn'd Hole, and likewise out of the Stone Room in Newgate ; Robert Hallam , for the barbarous Murder of his Wife, by throwing her out of Window; Mr. Shelton, the Apothecary, an Highwayman; Sarah Malcolmb , for the barbarous Murder of Anne Price , Eliz. Harrison , and Lydia Duncomb , in the Temple ; John Field , Joseph Rose , William Bush , and Humphry Walker , for entering the House of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Francis, &c. with above a hundred more. Flix quem faciunt aliena Pericula cautum. Printed and sold by J. Applebee, in Bolt-Court, Fleet-Street. FINIS.

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at TYBURN, on Wednesday the 19th of September, 1716. AT the General Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Thursday the 6th, Friday the 7th, Saturday the 8th, and Monday the 10th of September, 1716, Thirty-two Persons, viz. 20 Men, and 12 Women, who were Try'd for several Capital Crimes, being found guilty, did accordingly receive Sentence of Death together with another Person brought down to his former Judgment. But 17 of them (viz. 10 Women pregnant, and 7 Men) having obtain'd a Reprieve, (which I pray GOD give them Grace to improve to his Glory) Eleven of these Malefactors are now order'd, and the Five Rioters defer'd to another time, for their Execution. On the Lord's Day the 9th instant, I preaeh'd to them and others then present in the Chapel of Newgate, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon Matt. 10. 7. being part of the Second Lesson for that Morning Service, and the Words these: And as ye go, Preach, saying, The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Which Words, together with their Context, I explain'd and illustrated by several parallel Places; shewing, that by this Text, The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, (which Christ gave his Disciples to preach upon) is meant, I. That the Time was come when GOD had fulfill'd his Promise of the Messiah, the Laws of whose Kingdom, then going to be set up in the World, all Men were to submit to. II. That the whole Substance and Summary of those Laws was (as the Apostle declares, Acts 20. 21.) Repentance toward God, and Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. And, III. ult. That this comprehended all that which they were to teach, for as much as on these Two, viz. 1. Faith; and, 2. Repentance, depended the whole Gospel, and our Salvation by it. Price 3 Halfpence. Of these I treated largely, and concluded with proper Exhortations to the Persons that were then for Judgment. On the last Lord's Day, the 16th instant, I preach'd to them again, both in the Morning and Afternoon, and my Text then was, Exod. 20. 13. Thou shalt not kill. Which having first explain'd in general, and illustrated by several parallel Places in Scripture, I then proceeded to shew in particular, I. What is Murder in strictness of Speech, and what may more largely be comprehended under it. II. The Punishment to be inflicted upon the Murderer, (which is Death) and the Reason for it. III. ult. What he ought to do, who is guilty of this, or any other Crime, that he may avoid the Eternal Condemnation due to it. On these I enlarg'd, and concluded all with particular Admonitions to the Persons under Sentence of Death, whom I exhorted to Faith and Repentance; teaching them what those Graces were, and how to be obtain'd. These were the two great Points I chiefly discoursed them upon, as being most proper for me to instruct them in, and them to learn and practise. In my private Discourses with them, they gave me the following respective Accounts of themselves. 1. Richard Griffith , condemn'd for the Murther by him committed on the Person of Richard Davis , his Fellow- Servant , on the 1st of February last. He said, he was 24 years of age, born at Hadley in Middlesex : That he was brought up to no Trade, but from his Youth a Servant-man , and as such had liv'd with some Gentlemen, whom he serv'd very faithfully: That he had never indulg'd himself in any Vice, nor committed any Crime before this he now stood condemn'd for, which he own'd deserv'd Death, tho' he did it in a Passion, being (as he said) highly provok'd by the Deceased. He much lamented his woful Condition, which indeed was so much the more dismal, by how much he was unable to receive good Instruction, and joyn with me in Prayer, as being, all the time he lay under this Condemnation, extreamly ill of a malignant Fever, and under great Weakness of Body. I did what I could to raise in him a Sense of his enormous Crime, and to bring him into a State of Repentance, and I hope (by the Grace of God intervening) some Good was wrought upon him. 2. Robert Evans , indicted for several Burglaries and Robberies by him committed within these two months past, to all which he pleaded Guilty. He said, he was 25 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Margaret , Westminster : That he serv'd two Years with a Perriwig-maker , and then went into the Service of several Gentlemen: That about a Twelvemonth since, he became acquainted with one Thomas Mills , (the Evidence against him) who enticed him into wicked Practices: That those Facts for which he now stood condemn'd were committed by him in company with the said Mills and Leatherton. Upon my admonishing him to do Right (so far as he could) to the Persons he had wrong'd, by restoring to them their stolen Goods, or letting them know how they were dispos'd of, he said, That Mills sold 'em, and gave him what he thought fit for his Share, which was little enough; but now he found he had his full Reward, as he justly deserv'd. 3. James (falsly call'd Jacob) Leatherton , alias Thomas Smith , condemn'd for the same Facts with Robert Evans , to which he also pleaded Guilty. He said, he was 21 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Giles in the Fields : That his Father, a Distiller , (when alive, and since his Death his Mother) imploy'd him in that Business, which he carefully attended, till of late years happening to be acquainted with Tho. Mills , (the Evidence against him) he was enticed by him to the commission of those Facts he now stood condemn'd for. Upon my putting him in mind that he had, before now, been under Sentence of Death, and obtain'd the Mercy of a Pardon, which I was sorry to see he had so ill improv'd, he own'd it, and said he heartily repented, and earnestly pray'd God, for Christ's sake, to forgive him both these, and all other his Sins; for he could make no Satisfaction for them. 4. William Devaral , condemn'd for breaking the House of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis , on the 24th of August last, between the Hours of 3 and 5 in the Morning, and taking thence a Porridge-pot, value 30 s. and several other things. He said, he was 33 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Giles in the Fields : That his Friends bound him to, and he serv'd an Apprentiship of 7 Years with, a Glover in St. Giles's Cripplegate ; and, That when his Time was out, he set up for himself in the Parish last mention'd, where he hired a House, and wrought for the Shops , himself keeping none. He would not at first own his Guilt of the Fact he stood condemn'd for, but afterwards did, and said, He had long deserv'd the Death he was now to suffer, for he had been a great Offender, and GOD was just, in bringing him to this shameful End, who had (of late especially) liv'd a shameful Life, in abandoning himself to all manner of Leudness and Vice; and, unless God were merciful to him, he was lost for ever. 5. Thomas Jackson , alias Purchase , (which latter, he said, was his right Name) found guilty of two Indictments, viz. 1st, for breaking the House of Mr. Edward Barrel , and stealing thence a Silver-Watch, 4 Gold Rings, and other things of a considerable value, on the 10th of March last: And, 2dly, for assaulting upon the King's Highway Mr. Alexander Jefferies , and taking from him a Perriwig, on the 15th of August last. He said, he was 25 years of age, born in London , a Carpenter by Trade, but had been of late Years in the Sea-service , on board several Men of War. I found him a very stubborn and obstinate Sinner, who pretended his Condition not to be altogether so bad as theirs whom he look'd upon to be greater Offenders than himself; but at last own'd he was guilty of the Facts he stood condemn'd for, and also of many other wicked Actions, which he was unwilling to give any particular Account of. 6. Thomas Allen , condemn'd for breaking the House of John Hales , Esq ; and taking thence 12 Silver hafted Knives, a dozen of Table-cloths, and other Goods, in all amounting to the value of 30 l. He said, he was 24 years of age, born at Wiggesley in Nottinghamshire : That he was a Ship Carpenter by Trade, and had wrought sometimes in Deptford Yard , at other times on board several Men of War, for these 12 years past. He confest, that about a Year ago he was burnt in the Hand for stealing a Boat upon the Thames: That he was guilty of the Fact he now stood condemn'd for, and of some others he had committed before, adding, That Sheppard (the Evidence against him) was the Person who enticed him into this wicked Course of Life; and, That within these 8 weeks past he had been concern'd with him in 7 or 8 Burglaries, of which an Account was given to the Persons injur'd, whose Pardon he begg'd, praying God to bless them, and have Mercy upon his Soul. 7. Richard Scott , condemn'd for privately stealing 20 l. weight of Worsted out of the Shop of Mr. William Lowen , on the 7th of July last. He said, he was 20 years of age, born in Thames-street , London : That he serv'd his Apprentiship with his Father, a Narrow Ribbon-weaver , and when out of his Time, work'd with him as a Journey-man . He wou'd fain have perswaded me that this was his first Fact, but he was forced to own, that he had been an old Offender before, and that he committed it even upon the Day he was discharg'd from New-Prison; which to palliate (as he thought) he said he was then in Drink. He acknowledg'd himself to have greatly offended GOD, in breaking the Sabbath, and keeping lewd and vicious Company, that brought him to his Ruin; for which, and all other Sins, he said, he was now heartily sorry, and repented. 8. John Lloyd alias Bray , (the former he said was his right Name) condemn'd for breaking open the House of Mr. John Armstrong , and stealing thence 5 Perriwigs, and other Goods. He said, he was 17 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Giles in the Fields : That he was brought up to no other Business than that of helping his Mother, who keeps the Market in Covent-garden . He confess'd the Fact he was condemn'd for; and, That he had also committed some others of the like nature, and was whipt but the last Sessions, for having pickt out of One's Pocket a Handkerchief of small value. He laid the Cause of his ill Facts (in a great measure) upon Mills, the Evidence against him: But, that himself was much inclin'd to Thieving, Stealing, &c is what he readily own'd; yet seem'd at first very little sensible of the miserable Condition he was in by reason of his Sins, and gave no great marks of Repentance, but at last he express'd his Grief and Sorrow for having so much offended GOD, and thereby brought this Evil upon himself. 9. Thomas Green alias Richard Worrell , which latter he said was his right Name. This Person was to have been Try'd this Sessions (as being arraign'd) for robbing Mr. Isaac Millington on the King's Highway, in taking 5 Shirts from him, on the 3d of Aug. last; and for another Fact he had committed; but having receiv'd Sentence of Death before, Execution was now awarded against him for his former Crimes. He said, he was 16 years of age, born at Bedford , and there brought up to School: That about 3 years ago (his Eather being dead) he came upto London with his Mother, who took care of him while she was alive; but she dying a Twelvemonth after, a Relation of his (a Brasier ) took him, and imploy'd him in his Business: That not liking that Trade, nor his said Relation, he would not be bound Apprentice to him, but went from him within less than two years, and got into ill Company, by whose means he improv'd in Idleness, and became very loose and wicked. He did not appear much concern'd at, nor in the least asham'd of, or sorry for, the Abuse he had made of former Mercy; neither did he seem to be at all sensible of his present Misery, or apprehensive of a future Judgment; he being so very ignorant, so foolish, and so stupified, as not to be affected or mov'd in the least with any thing that was offer'd to him, in order to bring him to Repentance, that he might be sav'd. 10. Mary Williams alias Spencer , condemn'd for privately stealing 70 yards of Stuffs out of the Shop of Mr. Thomas Wood , on the 4th of June last. She said, she was above 50 years of age, born at Ludlow in Shropshire , and had liv'd these many years in London , and kept a Boiling-Cook-Shop in Cow cross . She would not own that she was guilty of the Fact she stood condemn'd for, nor that she had committed any other of the same nature of late years; but confess'd, That about nine years ago she receiv'd Sentence of Death at the Old-Baily, where she afterwards pleaded the late Queen's Pardon, and was sent to the Workhouse for two Years. She appear'd to be very ignorant, and could not so much as read, nor understand the very first Principles of the Christian Religion. When I told her, she had done a very ill thing in endeavouring with Money to corrupt the Women sworn to examin and make a true Report concerning her being or not being with Quick Child, whom she would have had give in their Verdict, that she was, tho' she knew her self not to be pregnant; she then answer'd me, That a certain Person perswaded her to it; and besides, she could not think it was any Sin to save her Life that way, if possible. She all-along behav'd her self as one that had no apprehension at all of a Future State, was very clamorous, stubborn, and unwilling to receive any Instruction for the Good of her Soul, till she was almost within the very Sight of Death. 11. Elizabeth Slate , condemn'd for being concern'd with several other naughty Women, in assaulting and robbing Mr. Abraham Major , and taking from him 2 Gold-Rings, a pair of Silver-Buckles, and a Silver Tobacco-box, and 18 s. in Money, on the 13th of June last, and 26 Guinea's, a Broad-piece, and a Moydore on the next Day after. She said, she was 18 Years of age, born at Wapping , and liv'd in the Parish of St. Dunstan Stepney : That she first began to be imploy'd in throwing Silk for the Weavers , and afterwards learnt to make Buttons ; but for these 3 Years past had been an idle Body, who falling into company with lewd Women and other wicked and vicious People, was deluded by them, and enticed into their evil Practices, chiefly that of picking up Men in the Streets (especially when in Drink) and carrying them into Bawdy-houses, and stripping and robbing them there of their Cloaths, Money, and other Goods about them. All this she plainly and fully confess'd, and in particular own'd she was guilty of the Facts she stood Condemn'd for; of which, and of all other her Deeds of Wickedness, which were many and great, she pray'd GOD would give her Grace heartily to repent. At the Place of Execution, to which they were this Day carry'd from Newgate in 4 Carts, I attended them for the last time, and according to my usual manner, exhorted them, pray'd for them, sung some Penitential Psalms with them, made them rehearse the Apostles Creed; and after I had wish'd them that Forgiveness of Sins, that Resurrection of the Body, and that Everlasting Life which they had thus made Profession of, and finally recommended their Souls to GOD, I left them to their private Devotions, for which they had some Time allotted them; then the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off; all of them calling upon GOD to have Mercy on them, and receive their Souls. NB. James Leatherton (which he said was his right Name) confess'd, That William Richardson was the Name he went by, when formerly condemn'd. And Tho. Worrell said, He took that of Thomas White when Try'd for the Fact on which he was before Condemn'd and Pardon'd. Robert Evans and Tho. Purchase desir'd, that none would (on account of this their shameful Death) reflect upon their Friends; for they were honest Persons, had given them good Education, and were not at all the Cause of their taking to evil Courses. And the said Purchase declar'd further, That he was one of the Men concern'd in the late Riot in Salisbury-Court ; and, That he went into the Mugg-house there, and took off from the Bar a Bottle of Brandy, and another of Cinamon-water, and ran away with them. He said, it was the Fact Richard Price was charg'd with. But when I observ'd to him, that the said Price might have done the like also, either before or after he was gone, he could say Nothing to that. This is all the Account here to be given of these Dying Malefactors, by me, PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . Wednesday, Sept. 19. 1716. ADVERTISEMENTS. THis is to give Notice to all Gentlemen, Booksellers, and others, That there is lately publish'd a new Sett of Cuts, adapted to several sizes of Common prayers, all new Designs by Mr. Gocree of Amsterdam, engrav'd by P. Vandergucht. Likewise Mr. Sturt's Cuts Sold by ROBERT WHITLEDGE , at the Bible and Ball in Ave-Maria-Lane , near Ludgate , where may be had all sorts of Bibles, either in Folio, Quarto, Octavo, Twelves, or other sizes; Common-prayers in Folio, for the Use of Churches; Commonprayers in Octavo and Twelves. A New Edition of the Book of Homilies in Folio; all neatly bound The Duty of Man's Works of all sizes. Duty of Man in Latin. Latin and Welsh Commonprayers, Tat and Brady's new Version of Psalms, with the new Supplement. Dr. Gibson on the Sacrament. Mr. Clutterbuck on the Liturgy. The Statutes at large in 3 Volumes. Bp Beveridge's Sermons and private Thoughts. In a few Days will be publish'd, THe Third and Last Volume of Posthumous Works written by Mr. Samuel Butler , Author of Hudibras; part written in the time of the Usurpation, and the rest in the Reign of K. Charles II. To which is added, The Coffin for the Good Old Cause; publish'd just before the Restoration. By Sir Samuel Lake . Printed for S. Briscoe. London Printed, and Sold by J. Morphew, near Stationers-hall.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, of the EIGHT MALEFACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN, On WEDNESDAY the 18th of May, 1756 , BEING THE Second EXECUTION in the Mayoralty OF THE Right Honourable MARSHE DICKINSON , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER II. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and R. GRIFFITHS, at the Dunciad, in Pater-noster Row, the only authorized. Printers of the ORDINARY'S Account. M.DCC.LVII. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the king's commission of the peace Oyer and Terminer, and jail-delivery of Newgate, held before the right honourable Marshe Dickinson , esq ; lord-mayor of the city of London ; Sir Thomas Dennison , knt . Sir Richard Adams , knt . Mr. justice Bathurst, Sir William Moreton , knt . recorder , and other of his majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer for the said city and county, at the sessions in February last, Richard Hughes , William Harris , Thomas Marsh , Gabriel Savoy , and William Hardwidge , were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death accordingly. And, By virtue of the king's commission of the peace, Oyer and Terminer, and jail-delivery of Newgate, held before the right honourable Marshe Dickinson , esq ; lord-mayor of the city of London ; the right honourable lord chief justice Mansfield, Mr. justice Clive, Mr. Baron Legge, Sir William Moreton , knt . recorder , and other of his majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer for the said city and county, at the sessions in April last; Benjamin Search , John Edwards , Peter Huck , John Macleary , Michael Sullivan , Robert Brasil , John Green , Mary Baxter , Ann Merritt , and William Adams , were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death accordingly. On Friday the 13th instant, the report of the fifteen malefactors was made to his majesty, by Sir William Moreton , knt . recorder of the city of London , when his majesty was pleased to order Richard Hughes , William Harris , Thomas Marsh , Benjamin Search , John Edwards , Peter Huck , John Macleary , Michael Sullivan , and William Adams , for execution on Wednesday the 18th instant. At the same time he was pleased to order that the other six should be respited, till his pleasure should be further made known. And the evening of the 17th instant, the night before execution was to have taken place, a respite was sent to the keeper of Newgate, for Peter Huck , a dumb man, to his inexpressible joy. The behaviour of all these unhappy persons has been such, as was befitting their sad condition; and such as those, who were executed, continued to shew to the last. 1. 2. William Harris , and Thomas Marsh , were indicted for that they on the king's highway, on Edward Hughes , did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and stealing from his person one silver watch, value 3l. 15s. the property of John Seymore . 3. Richard Hughes , taylor , was indicted for feloniously forging and counterfeiting a letter of attorney, signed Benjamin Hughes , purporting to be sealed and executed by him, he being at that time a proprietor of shares of joint stock of south sea annuities, and for publishing the same with an intent to defraud the governor and company of merchants trading to the south-seas. It was laid over again to be done with an intent to defraud Benjamin Hughes : And it was laid also, with intent to defraud persons, to the jurors unknown. 4. Benjamin Search , was indicted for that he in a certain field or open place, near the king's highway, on Thomas Scott , did make an assault, putting him in bodily fear, and danger of his life, and stealing from this person one silver watch, value 5 l. one bloodstone feal set in silver, value 5 s. and 17 s. and 6 d. in money numbered, his property. 5. John Edwards was indicted for that he in a certain field or open place near the king's high-way on Ann Drew spinster, did make an assault, putting her in corporal Fear, and danger of her life, and taking from her Person one pair of shoes, value 4 s. three handkerchiefs value 3 s. three linen caps, value 2 s. one pair of silk gloves, value 2 s. and one pair of lawn sleeves, value 2 s. her property. 6. 7. John Maclary , and Michael Sullivan were indicted for that they, being subjects to the crown of Great Britain, on the 1st of June, in the 28th year of his present Majesty, did unlawfully and feloniously procure William Maxwell to inlist and enter himself to serve the King of Prussia , he being a foreign Prince, as a soldier , without leave and licence from our lord the King, under the sign manual, &c. And that they did afterwards detain him with an intent to cause him to inlist, and enter himself to serve a foreign prince, viz. the king of Prussia, without leave or licence. It was also laid, for that they on the 1st of June did procure William Maxwell to embark on board a certain ship, in order to inlist, and serve the king of Prussia , as a soldier . 8. William Adams under the statute of the 2d of George II. chap. 35, for feloniously forging, and causing to be forged an acquittance or receipt, upon a false, and counteifeited certificate for the over entry of 20 pipes of wine, whereby his Majesty was defrauded of the sum of 252 l 1. s. O1/2, and for publishing the same, knowing it to be forged. The indictment (which under the statute was made felony without benefit of clergy) was laid four several ways. 1st, For forging an acquittance or receipt upon a false and counterfeited certificate, specifying the instrument or certificate. 2dly, For publishing the same knowing it to be forged, specifying the instrument or certificate. 3dly, For forging the same without specifying the instrument or certificate. 4thly, For publishing the same, knowing it to be forged, without specifying the instrument or certificate. 1. William Harris , born at Hammersmith , was about nineteen Years of age. His parents being very poor and necessitous, and consequently so far from being able to support the least expence toward any education for him, that they could scarce supply him with proper nourishment and the ordinary demands of life, he was detached to the charity school of St. Martin's in the Fields ; from whence he was put apprentice to a box-maker in Spittal-Fields , whom he served for the space of five years, living all the while very agreeably, and bearing so good a character, that he was esteemed and well respected not only by his master, but likewise by all the neighbourhood. This account of him seems to me to be the more extraordinary, as he was confessedly during all this time almost an utter stranger to the inside of any church whatever, his Sundays being almost ever spent, not amidst solemn devout services, but in ranging the fields about this metropolis, in company with a parcel of idle profligate fellows. A strange source for a good character to flow from! Nor would at long run the mispending alone of the Sunday content him; the other six days were crowned with a total neglect of his master's business, and signal revellings with his dissolute associates. What would in all probability turn out the consequence of such wild proceedings was then alas! extremely remote from his thoughts young as he was and giddy. But the scene is now changed; and he, though not much older than he was then, is ever in earnest lamenting to the very inmost recesses of his soul, the corruption of his manners, by evil communication, and a habit of confirmed and consummate idleness. While at school he had employed his time to advantage, and could read well. Nor was he defective in point of sense, considering his youth, and was reputed besides a good workman. But what purposes did these qualifications answer? About six months ago he broke loose from his master's care and dominion over him, and very fatally subjected himself to an absolute tyranny, viz. that of his own uncontrolable passions. He flatter'd himself, at first, with hopes of escaping the execution of his sentence, in consideration of his tender years. But, as he found these to be vain and groundless, the warrant now for his exit being irrevocably made out, he followed the advice of his friends, to think of, and prepare for another, and a better life. He was ingenuous enough to own, that he had been terribly immersed in wickedness, particularly since he withdrew from his master's service: since which period, he had along with some companions, been lurking about the outskirts of the town, supporting himself wholly by pilferring and stealing. He was deeply touched at the thoughts of being hurried so early out of the world; confessed he had provoked the wrath of God in regard of diverse and sundry transgressions, and rendered himself liable to the resentment of the laws of his country too frequently; but utterly denied the forcible taking away the watch from the prosecutor, as was sworn upon his trial. 2. Thomas Marsh was twenty-three years of age, and born in Gray's-Inn Lane . He very early exhibited a sure prognostic of his future ill conduct in life, by frustrating the good intentions of his parents, in sending him to school by an avowed aversion even to the making himself master of the alphabet. Which some at that time looked upon as a singular instance of great native sagacity in a boy, in as much as he could never, during the whole course of his mortal state, subject himself, however powerful the temptation might be, that should chance to occur, to the penalty subsequent to the forging of notes, &c. He was about fourteen years old, when he was put apprentice to a barber in the same lane where he was born. Notwithstanding the powerful influence of inauspicious planet, under which he sprung into being, he served out his time very regularly, and stuck to the prosecution of his shaving business till August last, when by a sad reverse of conduct, he betook himself to schemes as distant as east is from west, from industry and common integrity, to the great surprise and concern of his friends. He might with a very small share of honest resolution have maintained himself with sufficient credit and character. Enormous practices he was not as yet engaged in; though from the folly inherent in him, and a manifest propensity to idleness, the destiny in embrio for him was not in the least mysterious to secondsighted personages. He was nevertheless very candid, and owned he had led a scandalous and profligate life. Some time last winter he was taken up by a constable, in order to be sent to sea, as an idle disorderly person; when some how or other, he had the dexterity to extricate himself from that difficulty; which in reality turned out of no manner of service to him, as it was only keeping clear of a small rock unhappily to split on a large one. He at first entertained great hopes of being excused from making a party in the projected approaching dismal solemnity; but how was his crest fallen, when he found he was distined to mount the cart, and to traverse Oxford Road along with the rest, distinguished in the dead warrant! He, as well as Harris, denied to the last, that the watch was taken forcibly from the prosecutor, the fact for which they were both convicted. The evidence against them was, that Marsh and Harris, and two others not taken, their old accomplices, met the prosecutor near Clothfair , who had two watches in his pocket, being of that business; and by force, and putting him in fear, took a Watch from him, which, just as he met them, he had pulled out of his pocket, and held in his hand. The others immediately ran away, but Marsh and Harris staid. Marsh had the watch first, and afterwards gave it to Harris, who ran away with it. Other people passing by, and the prosecutor telling his story, Marsh was directly secured. Not long after, Harris in hopes to avoid pursuit, ran into a house, and dropped the watch. But the pursuers being at his heels, he and the watch were delivered up to them, and both himself and Marsh were committed to prison. Harris would fain have turned evidence, but as he prevaricated in his declarations, when under examination, his offer was rejected. They both owned the stealing of the watch, and the carrying it away without the prosecutor's consent; but, as observed before, neither of them would acknowledge the forcibly taking the watch, tho' urged to it very strenuously. The evidence, however, given against them when tried, was deservedly followed by a verdict which the nature of it required, and they suffered accordingly. Both of them seemed to meet their fate in a very penitent and resigned manner: which appearance of sorrow, perhaps, had made no less impression on the minds of the spectators of their exit, in case they had not in their last moments denied their possessing themselves of the watch by violence. However, they declared they were heartily concerned on account of what they had done, and that they put their trust in the merits of Christ for their salvation. 3. Richard Hughes was forty-five years of age, born in Staffordshire , and bred a taylor . An education suitable to the condition of life he was cut out for, was bestowed upon him. Having served out his apprenticeship in the country, he came up to London , in order to improve himself in his profession, and lived formerly with an uncle of his in Salisbury-Court , Fleet-street . Not long after he settled himself in Arundel-street in the Strand , where he carried on business in a reputable manner, and, indeed, had a competent share of employment. In short, had he been fixed and steady in his natural disposition, and attentive to his true and real interest, he could not on any occasions have been liable to the least temptation of having recourse to any scandalous expedient whatever, in order to procure a support for excess and extravagance. He was not without a partner of his bed and fortunes, having married a young woman he chanced to get acquainted with, very precipitately; but as providence has ordered it, there is no issue remaining of those nuptials. At the very time that Hughes married this woman, he was so far engaged with another, that writings were ready drawn, and only waited signing, which all parties concerned expected soon to be done, except Hughes, who by what he did, shew'd what he did not intend to do. So the one had the worst of the bargain, and the other had a lucky escape, by having no longer any concern with with him. Hughes certainly carried on large business, and had an extensive acquaintance: But at the same time was wont to spend a great deal of his time in frequenting places where any thing of gaming was going forward. So that if he got money by his business, he had methods of disposing of it, perhaps often faster than he got it. He was used to associate in the general with people of tolerable circumstances, and good repute in the world; but some of his oldest acquaintance had of late years withdrawn themselves from his company. He appeared to be a man of no great share of understanding; but was self-sufficient, and of an haughty and arrogant cast of mind. In his religious attachments, if any he had, and charity will presume he was not utterly devoid of a sense that way, he was very loose; tho' it is certain, he was not too much addicted to attend the service of God at any place where divine worship was proposed to be celebrated. Better had it been for him, he acknowledged, he was brought to think, had he turned his thoughts that way in his more early days. But grasping after the things of this world was his principal concern. The darling object of his soul was wealth, while the ways and means of acquiring it brought him on the contrary to be most miserably poor. Not contented with the acquisitions arising from his avowedly sufficiently profitable employment as a taylor, having enlarged his desires he must also extend his concerns in life, and on that account took it into his head to enter into partnership in regard of a brew-house. By this step he flattered himself he should make his fortune presently. But the event turning out quite contrary to his expectations, his circumstances rather diminishing daily than increasing, his thoughts were wholly bent on bringing to perfection the scheme of iniquity, which was the cause of his infamous end. What he vainly imagined would keep up his head in the tide of prosperity, to his great disappointment he found plunging him in the very abyss of adversity. The executors of his father's will, who lived in Salisbury-court , one of whom was his uncle, had formerly intrusted Hughes with a letter of attorney in order to receive any sum or sums of money, payable to them by right of the said will. Now, whether he presumed upon the strength of this to clear himself from the charge to be laid against him when he dared to enter on a resolution of committing the offence, or whether he had lulled himself into a security of reigning undiscovered in the affair, he has reserved for his own breast intirely a secret. Though, in reality, in case he had entertained any previous reflections concerning the consequences of a discovery, one would naturally imagine he would have absolutely desisted from the perpetration of the fact. The fact, however he did perpetrate; and, when called upon to account for it, he was so infatuated as to attempt to exculpate himself by means of the above-mentioned letter of attorney in justification of the act of having forged another. It was imagined by the generality of those that knew him formerly, that he was altogether unequal to the task of conducting an affair of this nature, which must essentially demand great penetration and segacity, without considerable assistance from some other quarter. However, he absolutely denied his having had any associate in regard of carrying on the scheme; which, indeed, at last had an instance of the greatest folly tacked to it, a demonstration it was all Hughes's own. This will appear from the following part of the narrative of his case, viz. Hughes's uncle had not many years since become owner of several shares in the joint stock of south sea annuities. These annuities the nephew longed to be nibling at, and to regale himself with, before in the common course of things they were like to contribute to the gratification of his desires. Now the usage of the south-sea house is this, viz. In case a person is appointed to receive any stock for an owner, application must be made to proper clerks for a printed letter of attorney, with blanks to be filled up by the clerks, as the nature of the case may require; which must be signed by the owner of the stock, and attested, in confirmation of the truth of it, by the minister of the parish where such owner lives, and by the church-wardens of the said parish, or by two justices of the peace. Hughes, coming at the knowledge of such usage, goes accordingly and gets a letter of attorney as above; which being obtained, he kept by him till such time as a return of the post with the instrument regularly executed and attested might be reasonably supposed. And in the interim he took care to execute and attest it after his own plan and design. Which being done, when he thought it a convenient time, away he goes with a most consummate assurance, enters this forged letter of attorney at the proper office, and in consequence thereof sold several hundred pounds-worth of stock. (If I remember right 'twas five hundred pounds) and converted the money to his own use. What became of it afterwards the lord knows, he did not choose to be touched upon that string. This done, what does he do next? Away he goes into the country to his uncle in Staffordshire, under pretence of paying him a visit; and that the old gentleman might be induced to believe his nephew had a great regard for him, he tells him, he had brought with him the interest, or dividend of his stock. The old man was somewhat surprized at it (another person a correspondent of his being used to receive it) but said nothing of the matter, while the nephew staid in the country, which was not long. As soon as he was gone, the uncle wrote to London , to know how this matter stood; and upon enquiry the whole fraud was discovered, the letter of attorney proving a forgery upon further examination of it. Immediately information of the affair was made to a justice of the peace, who issued his warrant against Hughes, and Mr. Barnes, the high constable, apprehended him in his own neighbourhood. He fain would have gone home for somewhat he pretended he wanted, but Mr. Barnes did not choose to trust him, but took him immediately before a magistrate, who after a short hearing committed him to Newgate. He seemed to have very little concern about the matter before his trial. When he was upon his trial, he had recourse to the letter of attorney, before mentioned, to receive rents, &c. for his uncle, to support himself in this unlawful fact of forgery; though that could not possibly give him any power to receive stock for his uncle; he at that time, it was granted, not being possessed of stock. The forgery however appeared so plainly against him, he had not a word to say in contradiction; for besides forging the uncle's, clergyman's, and church-warden's hands, he had set down a wrong christian name for the clergyman of the parish, and there were no such men, as he had put down ever church-wardens there, or even lived in the parish, and so he was deservedly brought in guilty. After conviction also he seemed not much to be concerned about it, but depended on the interest of his friends to save his life, insomuch as he had laid a plan how he should live abroad. But how greatly was he disappointed, when he found the day fixed for his execution! Then, and I am afraid, not till then did he think about eternity. And then he seemed to apply himself more closely to endeavour after, and use the means of making his peace with God, and died at last seemingly and declaratively resigned to the will of God. 4. Benjamin Search , was nineteen years of age, and was born in Staffordshire , of poor parents, who bred him to work in the forges in that country. He was very ignorant, quite illiterate, and from that levity of mind, which his tender years may be supposed to be attended with, seemed after conviction very little affected with his condition. He listed for a soldier about two years ago, deserted last summer, and went to St. Albans . From whence he sent word if he could be sure of pardon he would return. Being assured of it, he returned, and received his Majesty's mercy. He was seduced by Randal, and though he committed many robberies with him, he said, he never had above ten shillings from the whole spoil. On Monday night before he died, it pleased God to give him in a particular manner a sight of his sins, which before he had been so little concerned about, and he died penitent and resigned. 5. John Edwards , about twenty years of age, was born in Shropshire , of parents now living in reputation, who gave him an education suitable to their circumstances, and placed him with a creditable shop-keeper and grocer in Shrewsbury, where he had acquired the good esteem of all that knew him. But, about three years ago, the scene in his regard was terribly changed, inveigled as he was and enticed away from his friends and the place of his birth, and prevailed upon to enlist for a soldier , the source of great concern to him, and anxiety ever since. Hence he unhappily became intimate with Randal the evidence, his accomplice, seducer, and cause of his utter ruin, one of the same regiment, who was continually solliciting him to engage in robbing exploits, the revelling fruits of which he was ever painting to him in the most captivating colours. This Randal is of a highly distinguished character in his way, being inferiour to none in point of villainy, and consummate rascality. To his evidence against them was owing some time ago the execution at Tyburn of two poor lads, with whom he had been an accomplice. Edwards seemed to be endued with a naturally good disposition; but, being young and unexperienced in the ways of guile and imposition, he was not in the least guarded against the wicked and powerfully artful insinuations of Randal, and some others. He declared, that though he frequently received money and effects from his friends in the country, yet their kindness and liberality turned out of no real service to him: Inasmuch as whatever came to hand was immediately consecrated to the support of Randal's extravagancies, and the wild excesses of others his companions. Some time last summer Edwards deserted, and took it into his head to pay a visit to his friends in Shropshire , who, on his telling them he had a furlow, received him very kindly. He met with money from their hands, and several presents well worthy of his acceptance; and on taking leave of them pretended he was setting out for London again: Instead of which he curtailed his journey, and directed his steps only to Shrewsbury , where he rioted away, till he had very near reduced himself to a state of absolute bankruptcy. Under this dilemma he bethought himself of sending to London , to an officer of the regiment he belonged to, to acquaint him, that, in case he might be sure of a pardon, he would return to his duty. A pardon, in consequence of this, was confidently promised him, and accordingly on his arrival in town he became a fresh instance of his Majesty's mercy. Randal being apprehended for a robbery, and carried before a justice of the peace, informed against several of his comrades that had been concerned with him: notice whereof being sent to officers of the regiment, an order one day was given, by a sergeant, that the soldiers should be all in their quarters by such an hour at night. The order was obeyed, and the serjeant, on visiting round, had opportunity of surprising those against whom Randal had made information, who being secured, and brought before a justice of the peace, were on such information upon oath committed. Interest was made to save the lives of the two poor young fellows above-mentioned, who might perhaps have been, if spared, no unuseful members hereafter to society. But they had received his Majesty's pardon on a former occasion, which circumstance proved a bar to it at this time. Edwards to the last denied the fact for which he suffered, and always declared as a dying man who hoped for mercy hereafter, that he had been concerned in only one robbery, viz. that committed by him and his associates upon a man in Pancras fields , from whom was taken a hat, &c. He died quite resigned to his fate in hopes of life everlasting. 6. John Macleary about forty years of age, was born in Scotland , and bred to the sea . 7. Michael Sullivan was upwards of forty years of age, was born in Ireland , and bred to the sea . As they were both Roman Catholicks , their tongues were tied up from any enquiry. They kept very close in a cell together after their conviction; so that scarce any one saw them or heard of them from the time they were first put into a cell, to the time of their going out to execution. It seems that these two persons had been accustomed to this practise of seducing young people from England , and listing them in foreign service, particularly that of the king of Prussia's. 8. William Maxwell , the young fellow whom they trapanned about 2 years ago was a taylor , who accidentally became acquainted with Sullivan at a publick house in the year 1754, and they were often in the space of a month or two together. But an interval of almost a twelve-month intervening, Sullivan having enquired at the house where they first became acquainted, they met again in March 1755, and Maxwell was brought acquainted also with Maclary. Upon this they all three dined together, and after Sullivan told Maxwell, he had something particular to say to him, and led him down to Hermitage stairs . When they had got him there he was given to understand, that Sullivan, and Maclary were merchants and partners, and that they were come there to see for a ship to go to Holland , to merchandize in velvets and laces, and as he was a taylor, and a judge of those things, if he would, he might go with them as their servant. The young fellow being out of business, and being offered ten guineas per month, readily agreed to go. The 1st of June 1755, they all three went on board a ship, which carried them over to Rotterdam in about nine or ten days, where, as the other two men told Maxwell, they were to compleat their affair: from hence they went to Hambourg , and from thence to Lensey in Brandenburg . Where being come they went into an inn, and refreshed themselves: and after dinner, Maclary asked Sullivan if he had got the pattern measure, which proved a cant word, meaning Maxwell's measure. Then they went to another inn, where an officer waited their coming, who surveyed Maxwell, and his companions left him in a room with the officer who measured his height, and delivered him to a company of grenadiers, who kept guard over him that night, and next day tyed his hands cross, and threw him into a waggon, and took him towards Stathene in Pomerania , where he was brought before the prince and sold to the prince of Bevern . When the war broke out between the empress and the king of Prussia , after the battle of Lowositzt , October 1st, 1756, Maxwell had the good luck to be one of a party sent out a foraging. This opportunity one John Gleed and he, made use of to escape, and marched near 1000 miles to Ostend . From Ostend he came to Dover , 29th November, and listed in Lord Manners's Regiment. William Maxwell came to London : he went to the House where he had dined with them to enquire for Sullivan, and Maclary, and found them out. Being apprehended, they were carried before a justice of the peace, and committed. Upon their trial the fact was so plainly proved, that neither of them could say any thing more in excuse, but that as the king of Prussia was in alliance, they thought there was no harm in assisting him with men. There was another indictment against Maclary for an offence of the same nature, in procuring John Gleed to enter himself into the King of Prussia's service as a soldier , but being justly convicted capitally before, he was not tried. It seems they have carried on this practice several years, and suffered deservedly. 8. William Adams , between fifty and sixty years of age, did not choose to declare the country where he was born, and we know no other place he belonged to but what the indictment against him specifies, which in consequence of his being an officer in the customs, says, he was of St. Dunstan's in the East . His place in that office was examiner of certificates , or over-entries on the duties of wines. A noble personage procured the place for him, and he had enjoyed it several years. Till this discovery of forgery, he was looked upon as a man of great use, and consequence in the office, nor was he in the least suspected of male-practice in the duty of it. But now, his life, in the general, not having been so upright and virtuous, as at last he was brought to wish it had been, he was sensible of it upon reflection, but particulars he would by no means be persuaded to suffer his tongue to utter. He had lived long in seeming character and apparent reputation, and he owned the dark shade, which the transaction for which he suffered had drawn over the quondam appearances, was sufficient to eclipse all the false glaring light which once surrounded him. The fact, which brought disgrace upon him proceeds from an abuse of that duty with which by his office he was intrusted. It is usual, it seems, that if any merchant brings any wines to England, and thereby receive such damage, as to be rendered unfit for sale, upon giving them up to the Custom-house, and being thereby put into his Majesty's possession, the duties which had been paid upon such wines, when first brought here and landed, entitles him to a certificate of over-entry, and the money is by means of such 'an instrument to be recovered again. Upon this account it was, that Adams set about to forge a certificate. How often this practice has taken place with him, neither he nor any body else will tell. The instrument we speak of (which Adams owned the publishing of, knowing it to be forged) was to certify, that a merchant had entered at the Custom-house , and delivered up to his Majesty's use and behoof, ten tons of damaged Port wine, and upon this a certificate obtained from Adams, whose province it was to grant it, supposes the merchant entitled to 252 l. and upwards, agreeable to the laws of the customs. The certificate Adams set his clerk to fill up, specifying the duties of ten tons of wine, and the figures of the amount of the draw-back; which done, himself supplied the several names of other officers in the customs, which are required to make it compleat, and designed as a check, adding also the name of the merchant, which he made use of for the purpose, and his own as a witness to the merchant's endorsing it to them to receive the money. This is supposed to have been made on the 8th of February, and on the 9th Adams brought the certificate thus executed to the Receiver General's in the Custom-house , in order for payment, and had a ticket given him for the same, by virtue of which he received also the money. Unluckily for him, the figure of the day of the month, when this instrument was made out, and signed by other officers, &c. being wanting, occa sioned suspicion, and he being told of it, offered to supply it himself, but it was refused him. Finding thereby that he had given room for suspicion, he thought proper to get out of the way, and after going from one place to another, was at last apprehended at Chelsea , and committed to Newgate . A person of his condition in life in these circumstances, and a man much known in the world, occasioned a deal of speculation, and every body's thoughts and tongues were employed about it for some time. At length came the fatal day, when the fact was plainly proved, he having nothing to say to controvert it. After conviction, however, he had great hopes that some interest might save him, but the warrant for execution put an end to all his hopes, and he died in all appearance very penitent and resigned. At the Place of EXECUTION. ON Wednesday, the 18th instant, about nine o'clock in the morning, William Harriss , Thomas Marsh , and John Macleary , in one cart; Benjamin Search , John Edwards , and Michael Sullivan , in a second; and Richard Hughes , and William Adams , in a third, were carried through a vast number of spectators from Newgate to the place of execution. Where after having suffered the sentence of the law, their bodies were delivered to their friends, who attended to take care of them. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate.

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn on Wednesday the 2d of February, 1714/1715. AT the general Quarter Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-baily , on Friday the 14th, Saturday the 15th, and Monday the 17th of this last January, several Persons were Try'd for high Crimes; and of them, Six (viz. Five Men and One Woman) being found Guilty of Death, 4 were Repriev'd (which Mercy I wish they may rightly improve) and 2 only order'd for Execution. While they all lay under this Condemnation, I constantly visited and instructed them, and to that purpose had them brought up (twice every day) to the Chapel of Newgate , where I read Prayer, and the Word of GOD, which I expounded to them; giving them such Admonitions and Exhortations from that Sacred Word, as I thought might be proper to awaken their stupify'd and sinful Souls, from their spiritual Lethargy, unto a Life of true Repentance and Righteousness. On the Lord's Day, the 16th of this last January, I preach'd to them (both in the Morning and Afternoon) upon Rom. 12. the former part of the 10th Verse, taken out of the Epistle appointed for that Day, the Words being these, Be kindly affectioned one to another with Brotherly Love. From which Words I shew'd, That Christian Love (which is so much recommended to us under the Gospel-Dispensation) does naturally put Men upon a ready and chearful Performance of all Acts of Mercy and Benevolence within their Power, and effectually restrains them from wronging any Person whatsoever: And as it thus disposes them, upon all occasions, to do good to others, as they might desire others should do good to them; so it makes them as careful to avoid the doing any Injury to, as themselves would be desirous not to receive the like from, other Men. Which is plainly the Meaning of the Apostle's Precept in the Text, of being kindly affectioned one to another with Brotherly Love. To the constant Exercise and Practice of this great Duty, I exhorted my Auditory, chiefly the Condemned, from these Considerations, viz. I. The Excellency and Reasonableness of it. II. The Natural and Religious Obligations we lie under duly to perform it. III. and lastly, The great Advantages (both Spiritual and Temporal) accruing to Mankind from it. In order to which, I directed them, 1st, To compare their former Life with this Precept in the Text: And, 2ly, To rectify all past Miscarriages, and regulate their future Life, by it. And on Thursday the 20th, being the Day of publick Thanksgiving for His Majesty, our most Gracious Sovereign Lord King GEORGE's peaceable and happy Accession to the Throne, I preach'd again in the Morning upon part of the Second Lesson appointed for that Service, viz 1 Pet. 2. 13, 14. Submit Yourselves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake: Whether it be to the King, as Supreme; or unto Governours, as unto them that are sent by him for the Punishment of Evil-doers, and for the Praise of them that do well. And forasmuch as I had a great deal to say upon this Text, I prosecuted it, and further preach'd upon it in the Afternoon. At first I paraphrastically explain'd the Words, and illustrated them by several other Scripture-Texts, expresly enjoyning the same Duty; and then I proceeded to shew from them; I. In what Things we are to Submit to, and Obey, our Supream Governour, and all others in Authority under Him: And that is 1st, In All Things (whether relating to Church or State) which GOD has commanded. 2dly, In All Things that GOD has not evidently forbidden, and are of an indifferent Nature; i. e. Neither Good nor Bad in themselves; but cease to be so, when Commanded, or Forbidden; in which Case, our Obedience becomes necessary and indispensable, both with respect to Spiritual and Civil Matters. II. Why we are thus oblig'd to Submit and to Obey: And that is for these Reasons principally, viz. 1st, Because GOD has commanded it, which (no doubt) were of it self a sufficient Obligation, tho' there were no other Reason for it. But, 2dly, We are oblig'd to submit and to obey, because GOD has not only enjoyn'd this in his written Word, but in those Precepts of Reason, which He has by Nature imprinted upon every Man's Heart. 3dly, Because as no Government can subsist without Obedience to it, so neither would Men (generally speaking) be Just, Honest, Quiet, and Happy, without it: And, 4thly, Because Men's Obedience, both to the Divine and Human Laws, greatly tends to the Honour of GOD, as well as the Good of Mankind; and on the contrary, their Disobedience thereto is absolutely destructive of both. III. What is the End of Government: And that is Twofold, as our Apostle shews; viz. 1st, For the Correction and Restraint of Evil-doers; And, 2dly, For the Protection and Encouragement of Them that do well; i. e. Such as are Obedient both to GOD, and to his Vicegerent. From all which I further prov'd, IV. and lastly, The absolute Necessity of Government; because without it there can be no Publick Service or Worship of GOD duly perform'd, nor any Moral or Civil Good done or promoted; nor indeed any Ill restrain'd, or prevented, in this World. For 'tis more than probable, that without a Lawful Government, and a Dutiful Obedience to Governours, there would be nothing but Anarchy, Confusion, Oppression, Rapine, Injustice, and the like, in the World; all good Order and Peace should then be banish'd from the face of the Earth, the Strong would oppress and invade the just Possessions of the Weak, and no man could enjoy any thing quietly or safely, but must deliver it up to a Stronger than himself: So that he that could kill his Neighbour, or otherwise get the Power over him, might take his Goods also; and by such means, the World would soon become a Den of Thieves. After I had fully discours'd upon these, and exhorted all in general to Submission and Obedience to Our Most Gracious King, that (under Him) we might lead a quiet and peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty, according to the Apostle's excellent Precept, 1 Tim. 2. 2; I then concluded with this particular Admonition to the Condemn'd Prisoners. And You, who are (and that most deservedly) under these melancholy Circumstances: You, who have been so far from living such an honest and godly Life, as the Scripture commands, that on the contrary, You have abandon'd Your selves to the Commission of the heinous Crimes, which have brought You under this sad Condemnation, yea, within the dismal Prospect of an untimely and shameful Death: Consider how much those your Crimes have been offensive to the Majesty of Heaven, dishonourable to your Profession of Christianity, injurious to Your Neighbours, and hurtful to Your own Souls, which You have by them polluted and defil'd, and tainted with the most dangerous Poison: Consider well, That now the Time is coming (It is near at hand) when You must account for all your Faults; unless You do truly repent of them. And now, as this Work of Repentance (wherein I have been daily instructing You) is great, and your Time to perform it in, short; so be Ye advis'd to use Your utmost Endeavours in a fervent and constant Application to GOD for his Mercy and Grace; that by the powerful Operation thereof, and the Merits and Mediation of Christ, being endu'd with a lively Faith, You may become New Creatures; and so be acceptable to GOD, (our Heavenly Father) and obtain the Pardon of your Sins, and the Eternal Salvation of your Souls. On the Lord's Day, the 23d of January, I preach'd to them (both in the Forenoon and Afternoon) upon part of the Epistle appointed for that Morning-Service, viz. Rom. 12. 19. Dearly Beloved, Avenge not Your selves, but rather give place to Wrath: For it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay it, saith the Lord. Which Words, with their Context, having first explain'd in general, I then apply'd my self in particular to examin and consider the Import or Meaning of this Phrase, Give place to Wrath; shewing, That it may be construed, 1st, Of our own 2dly, Of our Adversaries 3dly, and chiefly, of GOD'sWrath. And that we may learn therefrom; 1st, To refrain from all angry Thoughts and Desires of Revenge, when provok'd, tho' it be never so much against Flesh and Blood, and the Bent of our corrupt Nature, to which Vengeance is sweet. 2dly, To bear patiently with Injuries, as it becomes Christians. 3dly, To commit our Cause to GOD, to Whom Vengeance does belong, as Himself asserts his Right herein, Deut. 32. 35. Upon these I enlarg'd, and further shew'd, 1st, That by the Precept in the Text we are not debar'd from seeking Redress (for this we may lawfully do in Case of Injuries) at the Hand of those whom GOD has appointed to do Justice and decree Judgment; to whose impartial Determination we ought to refer our Matters, and (by no means) take it upon us to be our own Judges therein. 2dly, That as we are bound by the Law of GOD not to revenge Injuries our selves, but (as much as possible) bear with the Persons that offer them to us, and commit our Cause to GOD's Justice and his Ministers; so are we so much the more oblig'd to keep our selves from doing any Wrong to them that do us none. Lastly, That this Doctrine being fully agreeable to Natural Reason, as well as Scripture, it must needs follow, that those who have offended in this Case, when they come to consider it impartially, cannot but be convinc'd of the Necessity of undoing (as far as they can) all the Evils they have done; that repenting of them in time, while in this World, they may have no Cause to repent of their Impenitence to all Eternity (and that to no purpose) in the next. This I desir'd the Condemn'd, in an especial manner, to apply to themselves; that seriously looking upon the two vastly different future States, of which one must be their Portion in the other World, they might so prepare themselves to make an happy End here, as to avoid the unutterable and unconceivable Miseries of Hell, and obtain the unspeakable and incomprehensible Joys and Pleasures of Heaven, both which shall have no End. Again, on the last Lord's Day, the 30th of January, I preach'd to them (both in the Morning and Afternoon) upon part of the Epistle appointed for that Day, viz. Rom. 13. 5. Wherefore Ye must needs be subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake. From which Words I shew'd (among other Things relating to the Doctrine they contain) That we ought to be subject, and constantly pay that Obedience which is due to Our Superiours: And this, 1st, Not only for the Fear of Punishment; But, 2dly, and chiefly, Out of a good Conscience, readily complying with this indispensable Duty, which Almighty God (in an especial manner) has laid and enforced upon us. Lastly, on the very next Day after, being a Fast-day appointed for the Martyrdom of King Charles the first, I preach'd again (in the Morning, and likewise in the Afternoon) upon 1 Pet, the 2d Chapter, the latter part of the 17th Verse, taken out of the Epistle for that Day; Fear GOD. Honour the King. In my Explanation of which Words, I shew'd; I. That by this Command, Fear God, is imply'd the Whole of Religion; which comprehends all the Duties we owe, 1st, To GOD: 2dly, To Our Neighbour: 3dly, To Our selves. II. That the other Command added to it, is given us in a particular manner, to make us sensible of this important Truth, That Our Duty of Honouring, Obeying, and Submitting to the King, and all Others in Authority over us, is of such high Consequence, that we ought to have a special Regard thereto; considering, That he who does not Honour the King, cannot be suppos'd to Fear GOD; for these two Precepts in the Text go Hand in Hand; and the Duties they injoin are inseparable. On all these Heads and Particulars having sufficiently enlarged, and both in my publick and private Instructions and Admonitions to the Condemned Persons, endeavour'd their true Conversion, I receiv'd from such of them, as are now order'd for Execution, the following Accounts. 1. George Hynes alias Hayles , condemn'd for Breaking open the House of Mrs. Eleanor Brown , and stealing thence a Copper and two Pewter-Spoons, on the 13th of December last. He said, he was but 22 Years old, born at Newcastle upon Tyne ; That he had from the age of 9 Years serv'd at Sea , on board the Margaret, the August, the Norfolk, and other Men of War, and had also been for some time (viz. about 2 Years) in the Land-Service in Spain and in Portsmouth Garrison ; and, That he never committed any Crime before this he is condemn'd for. This is what he said at first: But upon my pressing him to speak nothing but Truth, he confess'd, That he was Burnt in the Hand at the Old-Baily in October last, (under the Name of George Hodgpath , or Hutsputsh ) for a Felony, viz. for stealing a Bed and Bedding, with other Goods, out of a Cabin in Mr. Dan. Smith 's Ship, lying in the River of Thames , on the 22d of September last; and, That he had been a very loose Liver, and done too much Evil in the World, which (to his great grief) he could not now repair. He begg'd Pardon of GOD, and of all Persons he had offended, but did not seem to be so sensible (as might have been wish'd) of his approaching Death; which (I perceiv'd) was occasion'd by his long Expectation before of a Reprieve; as it generally proves in such Cases. 2. Ann Wright , condemn'd for breaking the Lock of Eliz. Barrot 's Chamber-Door, with an intent to rob her, on the 30th of October last. She was about 38 Years of age, and liv'd in the Parish of St. Dunstan, Stepney . She would hardly confess her self guilty of the Crime for which she was justly Condemn'd; neither did she readily acknowledge, that she had done several other Facts of the like heinous nature, and was an old Offender: But when I laid before her, and charg'd her with diverse Burglaries and Robberies, which I knew she had committed, then she could not deny her being Guilty of them. Here I shall give the Reader a Particular of some of those wicked Facts of hers, and the several Punishments she receiv'd for them, the Time when, and the various Names she went by. 1st, She was (under the Name of Martha Wright ) Burnt in the Cheek at the Old-Baily , on the 10th of July, 1702, for entring the House of Mr. James Gee , and taking thence 4 Muslin-Neckcloths, 2 Holland-Aprons, a Hol-Smock, a Cloth-coat, Wastcoat and Breeches, with diverse other Goods, on the 2d of the said Month of July. 2dly, She was (under the Name of Ann Rebel alias Ann Hutchins , which latter, as she said, was her Maiden-Name) also Burnt in the Chek at the Old-Baily , on the 11th of September, 1702, for Robbing the House of Mr. Joseph Lineum , on the 7th of August before, and taking thence 6 Hempen-Aprons, 6 Dowlas-Shirts, 6 Smocks, &c. 3dly, She was again (under the same Name of Ann Hutchins ) Burnt in the Cheek, at the Old-Baily , on the 9th of July, 1703, for stealing 5 ounces of China-Silk from Mr. John Sheppard , and other Silks from Mr. Nathanael Wichel , on the 19th of May before. 4thly, She was in like manner (under the Name of Ann Hutchins ) Burnt in the Cheek, at the Old-Baily , on the 2d of June, 1704, for stealing 4 Buck-Skins from Mr. Tho. Boddington , on the 4th of May preceding. 5thly, She was (under the Name of Elizabeth Jolly alias Hodges , which latter she said was her Husband's Name) again Burnt in the Cheek, at the Old-Baily , on the 17th of January, 1704/1705, for stealing 16 yards of Silk, a Stuff-Gown and Petticoat, 12 ells of Holland, 26 yards of Lace, and diverse other Goods of Mr. Edward Kenworthy 's, on the 14th of June, 1704. 6thly, She was (under the Name of Eliza. Wright ) on the 6th of July, try'd at the Old-Baily , and order'd to be whipt, for stealing a Silver-Spoon and a Cambrick-Handkerchief, from Mr. Anthony Moreing , on the 17th of June before. 7thly, She was (under the Name of Ann Hicken ) Burnt in the Hand, at the Old-Baily , on the 26th of February, 1707/1708, for stealing 10 ounces of Silver Orrice-Lace, and 12 ounces of Gold-Lace, from Mrs. Margaret Tiplady , on the 3d Day of the same Month. 8thly, She was again (under the Name of Ann Hutchins ) Burnt in the Hand at the Old-Baily , on the 9th of July, 1708, for Robbing Mrs. Mary Collier 's House, and taking from thence 1 pound 15 ounces of Raw-Silk, on the 26th of the preceding June. 9thly, She did (under the Name of Ann Hodges alias Hodgkins ) receive Sentence of Death, at the Old-Baily , on the 6th of May, 1709, for Breaking the House of Mr. John Marsh , and taking from thence a Psalm-book, two Cloth-Coats, a Diaper Table-cloth, 10 Napkins, and several other things, on the 11th of April before; for which having obtain'd a Reprieve, and afterwards a Pardon, which she pleaded in Court at the Old-Baily , on the 8th of December, 1710, (at which time she was order'd to the Bridewell of Clerkenwell for 2 Years) she no sooner had her Liberty (which she got by breaking out of that House of Correction) but she return'd to her former wicked Way of Robbing. So that, 10thly, She was again (under the Name of Ann Hutchens ) Burnt in the Hand at the Old-Baily , on the 12th of April, 1711, for stealing 4 Holland-Smocks that hung up a drying in the Yard of Mr. William Baker , on the 28th of March preceding. 11thly, She was (under the Name of Ann Hodges ) Burnt in the Hand at the Old-Baily , on the 28th of February, 1711/1712, for Stealing a Coat, Wastcoat, and Breeches, Linnen, Gold-Rings, and other Goods, of Mrs. Susannah Butterwick , on the 12th of the same Month. 12thly, and Lastly, (to mention no more of these sad Particulars) She was again (under the Name of Ann Hodges , alias Jenkins , alias Jeatzin ) Burnt in the Hand, at the Old-Baily , on the 2d of May, 1712, for a Felony, in stealing Pewter and other Goods out of the House of Mr. John Simmonds , on the 5th of the 'foregoing March. All these her notorious Facts, of which I had taken a particular Account, I laid before her, together with some others she had been try'd for, but acquitted of, for want of positive Evidence to convict her, tho' there was no great reason to doubt her being guilty of 'em: And moreover, I put her in mind of her having frequently broke out of the Workhouse, to which she had several times been sent, for her Correction and Amendment; the former whereof she would not receive, nor bring her self to the practice of the latter, but plainly shew'd her ill Disposition and wicked Desire of returning (as she did so fast as she could) to her sinful Course of Life; of which I exhorted and press'd her to make a free Confession, and repent. Whereupon she acknowledg'd her Guilt in these Matters, saying, (in general) That she had done many ill things, but her discovering them in particular (were she able fully to do that) would be now of no use to the World. Having some just Suspicion that she had been concern'd in Facts committed in Surrey , and try'd for them in that County, I put the Question to her, which she answer'd in the Negative, thinking (I suppose) that those Facts could not so easily be known to me, being done not only at a distance, and in a County where I have nothing to do, but also under Names which she thought fit at times to take and shift, as suited best her Occasions of disguising her self, and concealing Who and What she was. I found her all along very stupid, and insensible both of her sad Condition, and the Cause of it. When I examin'd her in private, she was very sullen, spoke but few (and those angry) Words, and shed fewer Tears: What her inward Thoughts were, I can't tell; but she gave little sign of true Repentance. As I observ'd her in that harden'd Temper, so I told her, That she behav'd her self just as I had seen others do, who were guilty of Murder, whom (above all other Sinners) the Devil does what he can to hinder from repenting; and therefore I must needs plainly say this to her, That I was afraid she had been concern'd in some Bldy Fact or other; for she seem'd to me to be more than a common Sinner. To this she answer'd, That she never committed any Murder in her Life. Do? said I to her; Did you never kill a Bastard-Child, to hide your Shame when you were in Service? (for I knew she had been a Servant in some Families in and about London.) At this Question she startled, and after a Pause (not without some discomposure) said, She was very clear of that Crime. However I gave her to understand I greatly suspected she was not, for she had been a very wicked, lewd, and debauch'd Woman; and so I offer'd her some ghostly Advice herein. Then I further ask'd her, Whether she knew any thing of the Murder of Esq; Hanson and Mr. Carlton, who (some Years ago) were found murder'd, viz. the first near the Vinegar-house beyond Moorfields , and the other between Rosemary-branch and Cambray-house , in Islington Parish . To which she reply'd, That she had indeed heard of those Murders, but was not in the least concern'd in 'em, nor knew who had committed them. This is all I could get from her, who (as I observ'd with great Concern) instead of making a right use of the long Time and good Instruction she had under this Condemnation, seem'd (all the while) to have nothing so much at Heart as getting a Reprieve, and avoiding this Death; tho' I endeavour'd to make her sensible, there was no manner of ground for her Hope of Life in this World; and, that if she were wise she would (as 'twas infinitely better she should) seriously consider her sad and miserable Condition by reason of her Sins, and so by all the Acts of Repentance she was capable of exerting, prepare herself for her great Change that was approaching and inevitable. And this important Consideration I urg'd to her, to the very last. At the Place of Execution (whither both she and George Hynes were this Day carried from Newgate in a Cart, and where I attended them for the last time) she seem'd to be much dejected and sorrowful; and no Wonder, for she had great Cause to be so. Hynes likewise cry'd bitterly, lamenting and bewailing his past sinful Life. Here I gave them proper Admonitions; and after I had pray'd, and sung some Penitential Psalms with them, and made 'em rehearse the Apostles Creed, I advis'd, that they would (and accordingly they did) desire the Spectators to pray for them, and take Warning by their Fall; To keep the Sabbath-day, serve God, and live honestly. Then I withdrew from them, recommending their Souls to God, and leaving them to their private Devotions, for which they had some Time allotted. After this the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off, crying all the while to God for Mercy, Pardon, and Salvation. This is all the Account here to be given of these Dying Malefactors by me, PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . Wednesday, Febr. 2d, 1714-15. B. 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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at TYBURN on Friday the 15th day of December, 1710. AFTER a happy Interruption of this Paper, by the Mercy which the Condemn'd obtain'd the last Sessions, it now appears again, upon the melancholy Account of the Two Persons, who (of the Four that lately receiv'd Sentence of Death at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily) are now appointed for Execution. While they were under this Condemnation, I attended them every Day (both Morning and Afternoon) in the Chapel of Newgate; where I read Prayers, and the Word of God, which I expounded to them; shewing them both their Duty and Interest to make their humble Petitions to Almighty God for Faith and Repentance; as being the Conditions, on which Salvation is promis'd and obtainable. On the last LORD's Day, the 10th Instant, I preach'd to them, and others there present, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon part of the Gospel for the Day, viz. Luke 21. 27. And then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a Cloud, with Power and great Glory. From which Words, first explaiu'd in general, with their Context, I then proceeded more particularly to speak to these two or three things, viz. I. The Certainty of CHRIST's Coming to Judgment. II. The Uncertainty of the Time when He shall come in a publick solemn manner to judge the World. To which I added, by way of Application, III, and lastly, The nearer, or (at least) more visibly approaching Judgment, which is pass'd (privately) upon the Soul of every Man at his Death, and is to be (publickly) confirm'd, and extended to his Body also at his Resurrection; shewing from this Consideration, the indispensable necessity of our being always as free as possibly we can, from all manner of Sin; keeping a good Conscience void of Offence towards GOD, and towards Man. In the Close of these my two Discourses, I apply'd my self in particular to the Condemn'd, whom I exhorted to Self-examination, Prayer, and Repentance; giving them Directions for the performance of those Duties, and the clearing of their Consciences, and making their Peace with God, to the present Comfort and Satisfaction of their Minds here, and the future Everlasting Salvation of their Souls hereafter. As they seem'd attentive to my publick Exhortations, so they receiv'd, and exprest their Desire to comply with, my private Admonitions; and freely gave me the Account of their past wicked Lives, and present Dispositions, as follows. I. John Crudleigh , condemn'd for breaking open the Houses of Mr. Edward Hobart , and Mr. George Man , and taking thence, viz. out of Mr. Hobart's House, a Bellmetal Portage-pot, as also a Goose, and some other Fowls; and out of Mr. Man's House, a Copper, and other Goods, upon the 30th of November last, in the Night-time. He said, he was about 32 Years of age, born near Shrewsbury ; That about 14 Years ago he came up to London , and serv'd his Apprentiship with a Mason that was a Freeman of this City; but when his Time was out, not intending yet to set up for himself, he did not take up his Freedom, but work'd at his Trade with a Master, as a Journey-man, for a while; and afterwards left off working, and addicted himself to loose and wicked Courses: Insomuch, that in the Year 1704, viz. on the 2d Day of March, he was (by the Name of Thomas Mars , his right Name) try'd for, and convicted of, a Felony, viz. the stealing of 200 pound weight of Lead, belonging to the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul ; for which Fact (whereof the Jury then brought him in guilty, to the value of 10 d.) he was order'd to be (and accordingly was some time after) severely whipt, by the Executioner, round the said Church: And yet this Correction did not reform him, nor deter him from the wicked Way he had enter'd into; for in the Month of December, 1705, he was again arraign'd at the Old-Baily for a Felony, of which tho' he was (upon his Tryal) acquitted, by reason the Indictment was laid amiss, yet at that same time he was again indicted of a Misdemeanour, for breaking the Mill of Mr. Hugh Merchant , and taking thence 322 pound weight of Iron, and two Brass Barrels: Which Fact being then fully prov'd, he had a Fine of 20 l. laid upon him for it, and remain'd a Prisoner in Newgate till that Fine, which he could not pay, was remitted him, in May last, at which time being discharg'd out of Newgate , he listed himself a Soldier in the second Battalion of HER MAJESTY's Foot-Guards, under the Command of Major-General Holmes: He confess'd the Facts he now stood Condemn'd for, and the two other for which he had receiv'd Correction before; and said, He had been a very great and incorrigible Sinner, and found, by his own woful Experience, that one Sin wilfully committed, easily draws on another, and that more; and a Man cannot tell when or where to stop, till it end at last in a sad and shameful Death; as it prov'd now with him: And therefore he advis'd other Wicked Livers to reform betimes, and be wiser than he had been, who, while abroad, never thought of amending his Life, but went on still in the practice of his old belov'd (but most destructive) Sins, of Swearing, Drunkenness, Whoredom, Profanation of the Lord's Day, and many (tho' no great) Thefts, for which he now express'd himself to be heartily sorry; and that the more, because he could make no just Reparation and Amends for them; praying GOD to forgive him these and all other his wicked Deeds, for Christ's sake. He seem'd to be sensible of the miserable condition he was brought into, by his wicked Life; which now appear'd to him so heinous and so terrible, that he could not but own, that unless GOD would please to shew extraordinary Mercy to him, he was lost for ever. As he could not deny but that he had attempted to commit Murder upon the Persons that pursued and apprehended him, immediately after his commission of those Facts, by his offering to let off a Pistol he had in his Hand, which (contrary to his Intent) did not take fire; so I endeavour'd to make him sensible, that he was really guilty before GOD, of the Crime of Murther, and ought therefore to beg Pardon for it, and give GOD Thanks, that by his Good Providence he had prevented the actual Commission of it. Upon this my Endeavour of awakening him to a serious Consideration and Repentance of that enormous Offence, and pressing him to reflect impartially upon himself, which if he did, he would find, (as our Blessed Saviour tells us, Joh. 10. 10.) that the Thief comes not, but for to steal, and to ill, and to destroy; he acknowledg'd, That (indeed) that heinous Crime of Murther might be justly laid upon him by Almighty GOD, if he were extream to mark what amiss had pass'd, or might have pass'd, from him; adding, That he own'd himself to be so much the greater Sinner, by how much he had made an abuse of Mercy, and of those Warnings and that Knowledge he had, and might further have had, if he would have attended to, and comply'd with my Admonitions to him, when in Newgate before, and when those things that belong'd to his Eternal Peace were offer'd to his Consideration and Choice; but he would not then receive them, chusing rather the miserable empty Pleasures of Sin, than the solid Joys and Comforts of Religion and Virtue: Which Blindness and Hardness of Heart, then in him, were now the Cause of his great Troubles and Fears. 2. Henry Norris , condemn'd for the same Facts by him jointly committed with the aforesaid John Crudleigh . This Norris said, That he was above 40 Years of age, born at Bickerstaff in Lancashire , and that his right Name was Henry Halson , by which Name he was formerly try'd, and found guilty of 2 Indictments for Felonies and Burglaries, which, on the 14th of December, 1708, he (together with his Wife) had committed in the Houses of Mr. Andrew Hartshorn and Mr. John Moss ; taking out of the first, 2 Boilers, 2 Bell-metal Skillets, 12 Pewter-Dishes, 30 Pewter-Plates, a Drugget-Coat, &c. and out of the other, 6 Pewter-Plates, 3 Pewter-dishes, a Brass-Kettle, and several other Goods. For which Crimes having receiv'd Sentence of Death on the 18th of the January following, he then obtain'd the Mercy of a Reprieve, and after wards (viz. in June 1709) that of a Pardon; which he took no care to improve, as he should have done, to the Glory of GOD, and the good of himself and others: For being order'd to the Work-house in Clerkenwell , he broke out of it, with an itching desire to return to his old ways; but he was taken and put in there again; and there he remain'd till June last, at which time he was discharg'd of his Confinement and severe (as he thought) Correction, (viz, Working) but he was not deliver'd from his Vices, which he acknowledg'd to have been very great, as Adultery, Excessive Drinking, Profane Swearing, Sabbath-breaking, Thieving, and the like. It seems, when he went abroad again, he alter'd his Name, but not his Mind; for he had still the same vicious Inclinations, and follow'd the same wicked Practices as before. He said, that when he liv'd where he was born, in the Country, he was an Husbandman , and then led an innocent Life; but coming up to London , about 20 Years ago, and following the Employment of drawing Drink in Ale-houses, as he did for a considerable time, he at last grew very loose, by means of the ill Company he came to be acquainted with, who drew him into the Way of Sin and Destruction. He further said, That for some time he got his Livelihood by mending old Shoes, which he had taken to of his own Ingenuity, and could turn his Hand to any thing, and needed not to have gone a thieving to get a Maintenance for himself; his Wife getting her own by begging about the Streets. This is what he declar'd to me; expressing all-along abundance of Grief for having led such an idle and wicked Life. He readily confess'd the two Burglaries for which he was condemn'd, but deny'd his having any the least Intent to kill, but only frighten away (and secure himself from) the Persons that came to apprehend both him and Crudleigh, when he took a Pistol out of his own Pocket, and made as if he would discharge it at them; but he neither design'd to do it, nor did it; tho' the other, who also had a Pistol in his Hand, did attempt to fire; but his Pistol did not go off. A good Providence! which (no doubt) those honest Men that were thus preserv'd, are most thankful for; as himself (viz. Crudleigh) seem'd afterwards to be, who had been so happily disappointed therein. When this Day of their Execution was come, both these Malefactors were carried from Newgate , in a Cart, to Tyburn , where I (for the last time) attended them, and pray'd with 'em, and farther exhorted them still to stir up themselves, and excite all their Affections, more and more to GOD, in Faith and Repentance. I did like wise sing some Penitential Psalms with them, and made them rehearse the Apostles Creed: And wishing them that Forgiveness of Sins, and that Life Everlasting, which they had now profess'd to believe, I commended their Souls to the Mercy of GOD in CHRIST, and so withdrew from them; who then spoke to the People to this effect, (viz. John Crudleigh ) I desire you would all take Warning by me, and that you would repent, while it is call'd to day, and remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, that you may not come to such a shameful End. Here are, I know, a great many Offenders, but I need not name them; I wish they may all repent in time, and all good People here would pray for me. I ask their Pardon whom I have offended, and I declare, I die in Charity with all Men, and wish I could make Persons injur'd by me. This Man (viz, Thomas Mars ) confess'd, among oth Crimes, That about six weeks ago, he bb'd Mr. John Southworth 's House at Hampstead , and took from thence some Pewter, Brass, &c. but he would by no means brought to declare how he had dispos'd of those Goods; and who bought 'em saying, That the were not new to be had again; and, That if he could help the Owners to 'em, and give them any real Satisfaction herein, he would heartily do it. He deliver'd me a Paper which (upon his Dying Word) he asserted to contain the Truth, and nothing but the Truth; wherein he confesses, That he and another (not yet taken) were the only Persons that murther'd Mr. John Stone of Shipperton ; for which he was very full of Grief, and earnestly pray'd for Pardon. Henry Norris also thus deliver'd himself to the Standers-by, I have been a great Offender, but I do repent, and I hope God will shew me Mercy, I know and see some here that are as wicked as I have been. I desire they would take Warning by me, and repent in due time, lest they bring at last destruction upon themselves. Sinners that go on in their wicked ways, are like Birds upon Lime-twigs, who though they may sometimes escape, yet they must expect to be taken at last. May those concern'd in such ways reform betimes, and avoid their Ruin. I desire all your Prayers, and all I have wrong'd to forgive me, as I forgive all the World. When they had made an end of their Speeches, they betook themselves to the private Devotions, for which they had some time allowed 'em: Then the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off, expiring with these, or the like Ejaculatory Words in their Mouths: Lord, have Mercy upon us, miserable Sinners, and receive us, for christ's sake, &c. This is all the Account I have here to give of these Dying Persons. PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . Friday Dec. 15. 1710. To which I shall add, A LIST of the Number of all the Malefactors who have been Condemn'd, Repriev'd, and Executed (as likewise of those that Dy'd in Newgate between the Day of their Condemnation and that of the Execution) in London and Middlesex, from the time of my being admitted Minister and Ordinary of Newgate (which was in Novemb. 1700) to the close of the late Mayoralty. NB. When I first enter'd upon this arduous and melancholy Office, in the Beginning of the Mayoralty of the Right Honourable Sir Thomas Abney Kt . I found no less than 65 Persons that had lain for a great while before under Condemnation, viz. 52 Pirates (who were for the most part Foreigners) and 13 other Criminals. Of the Pirates, 24 were hang'd at one time at Execution-Dock in Wapping; and of the 13 other Malefactors, 8 were executed at Tyburn. In the Mayoralty of 1. Sir Thomas Abney , Kt . - Condemn'd 118 Repriev'd. 48 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 4 Executed. 66 2. Sir William Gore , Kt .- Condemn'd 49 Repriev'd. 36 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 13 3. Sir Samuel Dashwood , Kt . - Condemn'd 38 Repriev'd 20 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 18 4. Sir John Parsons , Kt . - Condemn'd 35 Repriev'd. 18 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 17 5. Sir Owen Buckingham , Kt . - Condemn'd 44 Repriev'd. 28 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 16 6. Sir Thomas Rawlinson , Kt . - Condemn'd 33 Repriev'd. 28 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 5 7. Sir Robert Bedingfield , Kt . - Condemn'd 23 Repriev'd. 5 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 18 8. Sir William Wither , Kt . - Condemn'd 34 Repriev'd. 16 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 18 9. Sir Charles Duncombe , Kt . - Condemn'd 39 Repriev'd. 29 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 10 10. Sir Samuel Garrard , Kt . Bart . - Condemn'd 36 Repriev'd. 28 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 0 Executed. 8 Total - Condemn'd 449 Repriev'd. 256 Died after condemnat. & before the day of Execut. 4 Executed. 189 London Printed, and are to be sold by J. Morphew, near Stationers-Hall.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, Of the THREE MALEFACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN On Wednesday the Eleventh of OCTOBER, 1752, BEING THE Fourth EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Honourable Robert Alsop , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER IX. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.LII. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Rt. Hon. ROBERT ALSOP , Esq ; Lord Mayor of the City of London , RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and other his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex, on Thursday the 14th, Friday the 15th, Saturday the 16th, Monday the 18th, Tuesday the 19th, and Wednesday the 20th of September, in the twenty-sixth Year of his Majesty's Reign, Matthew Lee , John Wilkes , and Thomas Butler , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. Their Behaviour since has been quiet, and without Disturbance, unless of their own Minds; they constantly attended at Chapel, and seemed to have Regard to the Service done there, and decently joined in it, as far as their illiterate and narrow Understandings would give them Leave. On Thursday the fifth Instant the Report of three Malefactors was made by Mr. Recorder to the Lords of the Regency, when they were pleased to order them all three to be executed on Wednesday the eleventh Instant. 1. John Wilkes , was indicted, for that he on the King's-Highway on Elizabeth Holt , Widow , did make an Assault, putting her in corporal Fear and Danger of her Life, and stealing from her Person one gold Watch, val. 5 l. one thread Purse, val. 3 d. two Silver Medals, one Half Crown, and 6 s. in Money numbered, June 17 . 2. Matthew Lee , was indicted, for that he together with another Person not yet taken, in a certain open Place near the King's-Highway, upon James Chalmers did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, one Silver Watch, val. 4 l. 10 s. in Money numbered, the Goods and Money of the said James, from his Person did steal, take, &c: July 4 . 3. Thomas Butler , was indicted for returning from Transportation . 1. Matthew Lee , aged 20, was born near Boston in Lincolnshire , of honest and industrious Parents, who did what was in their Power to bring up their Children in the Fear of God. This unhappy Youth was kept at School till he was 11 Years of Age, to learn to read and write, and was about that Time he says, put out Apprentice in the Neighbouring Town or Village to a Shoe-maker , to whom he served his Apprenticeship duly and truly. Being out of his Time, his Inclination led him to London , and upon the Invitation of a Brother, he came to Town between two and three Years ago. Soon after his Arrival in this City, he found himself in a very painful and disagreeable Situation; for he had no Friends capable of supporting or even assisting him. And being bred in the Country, was consequently unacquainted with the Method of dispatching Work either with that Expedition or Neatness that was necessary; he had the Misfortune to find that he was unable to get Employment at his own Business. Thus finding himself deprived of the very Means of Support, by being incapable of following the Business to which he had been bred, he had Recourse to his Brother and other Friends, and laid before them his unhappy Situation, and consulted with them on what was best for him to do to get an honest Livelihood. After much Deliberation, it was agreed that the best and most effectual Way he had to take was, to get a Waiter s Place at an Inn or Public House in the Country. And Enquiry being made, after some Time he was recommended to the Swan , at Fulham , and there he says he was initiated into public Business, which he liked very well, got Money, and lived there in an agreeable, contented Manner for some Time. From whence he removed to the House known by the Sign of the Town of Newcastle , and from thence to the Sign of the three Tuns , in New-street , Fetter-Lane , where, he says, he lived, till about a Fortnight before he was taken up for the Robbery of which he was convicted. During his Stay at this House, he contracted an Intimacy with one Walton, a young Fellow who used to come to his Master's House, and one Day, after drinking together, Walton took him aside, and with an Air of Satisfaction told him, that an Aunt of his was lately dead, and had left him a Legacy of 250 l. and that he was going into the Country to receive it. Lee wished him Joy, and congratulated him upon it, and soon after, Walton put the Question to him, Whether or no, as he was a Servant it would not be as agreeable to him to live with a private Gentleman? And then told Lee, that if he would go with him, he should travel with him in the Capacity of a Servant, but should live as well as himself. For, added he, as soon as I have received my Legacy, I'llgo down into the Country to my Father, who is a wealthy old Farmer, and can do for me if he will. So I'll go Home, and endeavour to please him, and it will be better for me one Day or other, and you shall go with me, and live as I do. Lee, who, in Appearance, was a quiet easy Youth, was persuaded by those Solicitations, and had not the least Apprehension that this was a Trap laid for his Life, as it unhappily proved. But what added great Weight to Walton's Arguments, was a Circumstance that rendered his staying in the Family where he then was by no Means eligible. While he was in this, or one of his former Places, he received a Visit from a Woman, who lived in the House, who entered his Chamber, and stepped into his Bed, without having ever given him any previous Notice of her Intention; and this Visit was afterwards, by their mutual Consent, followed by many others, and this guilty Intercourse was carried on for a considerable Time. The good Understanding this naturally introduced between them, had made him ask to borrow Money of her; she readily complied, till he had received more than he was at this Time able to pay; and then changing her Conduct, endeavoured to make this last Favour turn to her own Account, by importuning him to marry her, and on his Refusal threatning him with a Jail. He was in this Situation when Walton made his Proposal, her Solicitations made him uneasy, and her Threatnings filled him with daily Apprehensions, and from thence he the more readily complied with a Request which he thought would give him present and certain Relief. He therefore packed up his Cloaths, put what little Money he was possessed of in his Pocket, and went away with his new Master; but he had not travelled far with him, when instead of providing for him, and making him a Man, as he had foolishly began to conceive Hopes, he found himself led to his Ruin. There being a Delay in the Payment of Walton's pretended Legacy, they kept Company together for some Days without any settled Habitation, spending their Time in loitering about the Fields, and in the Public Houses about Kentish-Town , Pancras , and Islington . Thus they lived a very loose and debauched Life for about a Fortnight, 'till all that poor Lee had got by his Industry was squandered away. Then he says, Walton took him into the Fields, and shewed him a Pistol, and telling him, that must provide them more, opened to him the wicked Scene of Action, which he intended to go upon, and which, Walton, as he afterwards found, had been used to, but this he did not know till after he was gone off with him, and had unhappily engaged too far to be able to retreat. Upon shewing Lee the Pistol, Walton swore, he says, that if he did not consent to assist him, he would blow his Brains out; and then he made Lee take the Pistol in his Hand, and away they went together upon the dangerous and villainous Design, which has proved the Ruin of this ill-fated Youth. They had not, he says, agreed upon this Matter long, before the Prosecutor, Mr. Chalmers, came in Sight; when he, having the Pistol, Walton immediately bid him go up, and stop him. His Heart failed him, and he sat down by the Side ofthe Field, while Mr. Chalmers passed by him. Walton then came up to him, and with Vollies of wicked and blasphemous Oaths reproached him for his Cowardice, and they both went after him directly, and coming up with him, Lee presented the Pistol to him, and demanded his Money, or he was a dead Man. They took some Half-pence from him, but returned them again; and then they took away his Watch, and fourteen Shillings, while Walton stood over him with a large Stick. Lee's Fear now redoubling, he says, he was making off, but Walton seeing some bulky Substance left in Mr. Chalmer's Pocket, which was thirteen Guineas, would fain have had that too: But, he refused to give it him, and taking Courage, insisted on their giving him his Watch again, or else he would follow them. Upon which they both made off, and he followed them: When Lee having the Pistol, threatned him, if he proceeded; but his Resolution was fixed, which Walton seeing, in order to preserve himself, took the Pistol from Lee, and made off over the Fields. But, Lee having the Watch, was pursued, and fled to Islington ; where a Cry of Stop Thief being made after him, and being closely followed by a Horseman, was drove into a Boghouse for Shelter, and being there taken, was carried before a Justice, who committed him to Clerkenwell- Bridewell , and upon Trial was convicted upon clear Evidence. Since his Confinement he has behaved well, and quietly; but entertained no small Hope of his Life being spared, upon Account of his tender Years, and its being, as he declared all along, his first Fact. He says, he might have lived very well in Service, had it not been for the seducing Means Walton made Use of to delude him. And he protested to the last that the above Account was the real Truth of the Matter. Thus this unhappy Youth was in a Manner dragged to Destruction, and compelled to commit an Action, that has exposed him to all the Horrors of an ignominious Death: And thus many others are led into these wicked Courses, by inadvertently entering into an Intimacy with Persons to whose Characters they are perfect Strangers; by this Means they indispensably catch the Contagion of Vice, and are either forced or brought willingly to comply with the most villainous Proposals, and being grown hardened in Vice, boldly violate the Laws of Society, and daringly do all the Mischief they can to Mankind; fondly presuming that the Plea of Youth, and the Pretence of its being the first Fact will, whenever they are taken, save them from the Gallows, tho' if they should be so happy as to meet with Mercy, 'tis ten to one if they reform. When Lee found he was ordered by the Warrant for Death, he began to lament very much, and wept sorely. Being asked, from whence that Profusion of Tears arose, whether from the Thoughts of suffering Death in an ignominious Manner, or from a Contrition for having offended against the Laws of God and his Country, in committing the Action for which he suffered, added to the other Offences of his Life; he answered ingenuously, that it proceeded from the Thoughts of being cut off so soon. However, acknowledging theJustice of his Sentence, he said moreover, he believed it so pleased God, that he should be taken in the first Fact, lest he might go on in those evil Practices, and have greater and more Crimes to answer for of the like Nature, if not Murder in the End. He owned the Justice of his suffering, thanked God for giving him Time to repent of that his early Wickedness, and of all his past Follies, and resigned his Breath to him, who knew what was sit for him, and had Hopes that he would be merciful unto him. 2. John Wilks , was 28 Years of Age, and was born at Ewel , near Epsom , in Surry , of reputable Parents, who had obtained the Esteem and Friendship of the Neighbourhood, tho' their unhappy Son soon deviated from the Principles and Instructions which they endeavoured to instill into him in his early Days. He was kept at School for some Years, and might have had the Advantage of the best Education his Parents could afford, and been put Apprentice to any Trade he had an Inclination to follow; but he acknowledges, that he was thus early of such an unruly Disposition, that he had scarce left School, when, throwing off every Principle of Honour and Honesty, and erasing from his Mind all the early Impressions that had been made by his Parents, he commenced Thief, by stealing a Quantity of Wine from a Gentleman in the Neighbourhood; an Action for which he would then have been transported, had it not been for his Parents, for whose Sake the Prosecution was stifled. When he was about fourteen Years of Age, his Father determined to send him to Sea, and in Pursuance of this Resolution, made Friends, and got him a Birth on Board one of the King's Ships, the first breaking out of the War. In this Manner he entered into the World, and continued in this new Station for a considerable Time; but mentions nothing remarkable happening in which he had any Concern, till he was put on Board the Deptford Man of War , which Ship was ordered, in Company with some others, to sail to the East-Indies , under the Command of a Commodore. In this Voyage they had the good Fortune to take three Vessels belonging to the French, from which he reaped considerable Advantage; since he received a great deal Money, as his Proportion of these valuable Prizes, and had more due to him, which he was not permitted to live to receive. After he was paid off and discharged from the Royal Navy , he went on Board the Ship London , in the East-India Company's Service , and in this Voyage was about thirty-six Months out and Home. Soon after this, he went another Voyage to the East-Indies , in the Scarborough ; in this he was only out eighteen Months. In these Voyages he saved some Money, and on his Return Home, laid it out in Glass, China, &c. in order to get a Livelihood by selling it about the Country, on the Kentish Road , sometimes going as far as Canterbury . In this Business, he says, he engaged at the Instance, and by the Persuasion of a Relation, who got a good Maintenance by dealing the same Way. This may, for aught I know, be a true Account of some Part of his Life: but he is unhappily but too well knownto the Publick, by having practised frequently the wicked Trade of receiving Goods which had been stolen out of Boats and Lighters; and it seems very probable, that he actually stole Goods out of these Vessels himself, tho' he had the good Fortune He says, never to have appeared before a Magistrate till last July. His Place of Abode, he says, was in Farthing-Alley , Bermondsey-Street , in the Borough , and this Place he probably chose on Account of its being near the River, which enabled him the more easily to carry on his villainous Design of receiving and concealing the Goods of the plundered Merchants; but in spite of all his Security and Precaution, Justice at last overtook him. He was committed to Newgate on the 6th of July last, on the Oaths of John Philips , and others, for putting the said John Philips in Fear, and robbing him of a Silver Watch. Afterwards a Detainer came against him, August the 29th, on the Oath of Elizabeth Holt , for assaulting, and robbing her of half a Guinea, and two Medals, and also robbing Charles Holt of a Gold Watch. Upon this last Indictment he was tried, and upon very direct and plain Evidence was found guilty. Notwithstanding what was sworn by William Smith , the Accomplice and Evidence, Wilks declared, he did not commit the Robbery, nor was with Smith at the other End of the Town that Night. He pretended at first, that he left him near St. Magnus Church , at the Foot of the Bridge, and went no farther with him; but returned to the Green Man and Bell , where he first met with Smith that Night the Robbery was committed, and entirely disowned the Fact, or his having any Hand in it; but that Smith came there again about four o'Clock in the Morning, and then shewed him the Watch. Afterwards recollecting himself, he acknowledged that he went along with Smith to the other End of the Town. But still he continued absolutely to deny the robbing of the Lady and her Son in the Coach. He says, indeed, they did go together to the other End of the Town, and resolved to commit a Robbery, but yet persisted in it, he neither took the Watch, nor saw it, till Smith shewed it him in Piccadilly , after he had committed the Robbery, which he did by himself for ought he knew. However, they continued in Company together, and came to the Green Man and Bell , in Darkhouse Lane , where they went to refresh themselves. And the next Day they went down to Billingsgate , where Wilkes says, Smith proposed to him to go and sell the Watch; but Wilkes was afraid, and Smith told him he'd go and sellit himself to an Acquaintance of his in Lombard-street , mentioning the Person. So they parted, and Wilkes says he never saw Smith afterwards, till he saw him in the Old-Bailey , when he came to give his Evidence. He says, he advised Smith not to sell the Watch, because he would surely be discovered, but to let his Mother, or some Friend, carry it as the Advertisement should direct. However, as the other had told him where he intended to sell the Watch, and as Smith never came near him again, he had the Curiosity to go and see, whether such a Watch was sold there or not. He had bought such a Watch as he described, the Gentleman told him, and asked him if it was his? He said no. Then the Gentleman ask'd him if it was honestly come by? And Wilkes replied, It was for ought he knew to the contrary, tho' he owned he told a Lie in so saying, and said he was sorry for it. Wilkes finding that Smith had sold his Prize, and that it seemed to pass off well, was encouraged, as Things then appeared, to try the same Method, expecting to come off as well as his Comrade had already done. But before he went to sell the Watch he had robbed Mr. Philips of near Carnaby Market , the Gold Watch sold by Smith was discovered to have been stolen, by an Advertisement in the publick Papers, and owned by the Lady, who, upon seeing it, had made Oath of its being hers before Justice Fielding, from whence it very naturally followed, that Wilkes's going to sell Mr. Philips's Watch at the same Place, raised a Suspicion that that was stole too; he was therefore secured, and being carried before Sir Joseph Hankey , was by him committed to the Compter. Wilkes acknowledged that he had been a very abandoned Fellow, that he had given himself up to Lewdness, Drinking, and Sabbath-breaking, and excepting the Time he was at Sea,, had always led an idle, vagabond Life. That about two Years and a Half ago he married, and kept a Public House in Radcliffe-Highway ; but that not answering, he left off Business, and went to live in Barnaby-street , and that while he was there, he had a Legacy of 150 l. left him by a Friend who died Abroad, which he received about Christmas last, but had spent it in Drunkenness and Debauchery. He always persisted in positively denying the Robbery Smith charged him with; and though he owned he went out with him with a Design to rob, yet insisted upon it that he did not at that Time put this Design in Execution. He acknowledged, that according to the Evidence, he could not but be condemned, that being sufficiently strong to justify the Jury; but said, that though he had deserved to be hanged before, and in severalInstances he had committed Actions worthy of Death, yet he never thought he should have been hanged for a Crime of which he knew himself to be innocent. He could not but own the Justness of his Fate; for though he denied the absolute Fact of the Robbery, yet he owned the going out with Smith with an Intent to do what Mischief they could, and with a Resolution to make a Prey of somebody or other. He said he was drunk, and asserted that he never before went out with the same villainous Design, not ever should have gone, but for Smith's persuasions, and taking Advantage of tempting him to it when he was overcome with Liquor, and a Sense of Danger, or the ill Consequences of such Practices as these are, were entirely absent from his Thoughts. After Conviction, however, he for some Time seemed to take little Notice of the sad Situation he was in, nor did he expect to dye, but hoped for the kind Assistance of some Friends, who were Persons of Note, and considerable Repute. However, they had known his Course of Life too well to interfere with the Sentence of the Law, which his own Crimes and Folly brought upon him; but when he found the Law must be executed upon him by Warrant of the Lords of the Regency, he began to be somewhat more serious, and to consider of his past evil Ways. For some Time, as I have already intimated, he positively denied the Whole of the Matter laid to his Charge by Smith; but at last God opened his Mind, and softened so far his obdurate Heart, as to make him own what Share he had in the Robbery, as related above. He declared to the last, contrary to the Evidence Smith gave against him, that he had known him for above two Years, though he had not been so intimate with him as to engage them to drink together, till very lately, perhaps three or four Months ago. He said, he never was Master of a Pistol in his Life, tho' Smith swore so positively to his furnishing him with one, and that they were both equally to go out upon the same unjust and destructive Scheme, without any Fear of what might be the Consequence. A Day or two before Execution, he began to lament his Condition, and said, he wish'd he had sooner had a Mind so well set towards God and another World, as he then seemed to have. And, though he strove all that in him lay to drive away the Thoughts of his approaching End to the last Moment, as is too frequently the Case of such unhappy Wretches, the awful Idea of his launching suddenly into Eternity had laid such fast hold of him, that he could not shake it off. He acknowledged that he had deferred seeking of God too long, and thathe had been spirited thereto by some evil-minded People, whom he wished he had never spoke to, or seen; who for a while had deceived him, by endeavouring to harden his Heart against Repentance, and making him believe, that there was not that Occasion for Sorrow and Repentance, that he was inclined to think there was. But, now he was persuaded that these pretended Friends and Advisers were only Engines of the Devil, the common Enemy of Souls, and that he could not be too fervent, or too frequently exercise himself in Prayer to God, for the Forgiveness of the Errors of his past sinful Life, or the Guilt of which he declared himself at last thoroughly sensible, and wished that his Eyes had been before opened to see the Danger he was in. This unhappy Wretch, tho' an odd Person of a Man, was yet a Fellow of tolerable good Understanding, and had seen a good deal of the World: But, for Want of a Regard to any settled Rule of Life, he had never enjoyed the Benefits which Providence was pleased to bestow upon him; but all he got by his Labour and Experience was entirely thrown away upon him, as it was squandered in Extravagance and bad Company. And, his loose Way of Life made him a Prey to the Snare, that one, not so knowing perhaps as himself, tho' bad enough, had taken into his Head to lay for him. And, tho' he was desired to consider of the Nature of the Evidence given against him by this Villain, left contradicting the Truth at his dying Hour, he might bring more Guilt upon his Head, than he could ever atone for, or get rid of; he protested he had told the Truth, and had now no more to say, but to resign himself to the Will of the Almighty. 3. Thomas Butler , aged 27, was born in the Parish of St. James's Westminster , of Parents who lived very well in Repute, his Father having been Coachman to a certain noble Family for many Years. He says, he was for a considerable Time kept to School, but being of an unlucky Disposition, did not make Use of this Advantage, as he ought to have done; but frequently incurred both his Master's and Father's Correction and Reproof, for playing Truant. When he was about thirteen Years of Age, he was bound Apprentice to a Shoemaker , at the other End of the Town, and by the Time he had served two Years, his roving Inclination began to appear strong in him, and after eloping two or three Times from his Master, and being brought back again, and the Matter made up, he at last took Courage, and told his Father plainly, that he would not stay any longer with his Master, for he did not like the Business. So his Father agreed with his Master, and his Indentures being cancelled, this unhappy Youth went Home to his Parents again. Then he took to attending the Stables with his Father, as there was no hard Labour required, he, for a while liked that Method of employing his Time very well. But however, being a Lad of a very unlucky Genius, it was not long before he fell into idle Company, and, in Consequence of this, as is always the Case, grew every Day more and more wicked and dissolute in his Manners. So that having once picked a Gentleman's Pocket of his Handkerchief somewhere near the Haymarket, and being known, tho' the Dusk of the Evening covered his Escape by Flight for the present, yet his Father hearing of it, thought proper to send him to Sea, in Hopes of preventing, by this Step, his suffering a worse Fate. He was a lusty Youth, of a very robust Constitution, and fit to encounter with all the Labour and Hardship of that tempestuous Element. His Father having Friends enough to procure him a good Birth in the Merchants Service ; he was therein employed some Years in Voyages to the Streights , the Mediterranean , to Jamaica , and the other Islands of the West Indies . And, afterwards, during the late War, he sailed in several Privateers out of Bristol , Dartmouth , and other Places, which had good Fortune at Sea by taking many rich Prizes, by which Means, a great deal of Money came to this poor unhappy Youth's Share; so that he says, Providence had put it in his Power to live very well and honestly, if he had not, (as is indeed too frequently the Case of young Persons who labour Hard at Sea for a little Money, and then throw it away on Shore in a Manner the most idle and foolish) squandered away all he had obtained by his Courage and Labour, in the wicked Scenes of Drunkenness and Debauchery. But this was not all, his being engaged in these shameful Excesses, brought him again into the Company of some whom he had formerly known, whose vicious Dispositions were adapted to strengthen those he had imbibed, and to lead him into every Species of Villainy; they therefore invited him to join with them in robbing and plundering the Innocent; he accepted of the Invitation and was again in Danger of being laid hold of by the Hand of Justice, for a Street Robbery, when accidentally meeting with a Press-Gang, he was suddenly clapped on Board a Man of War, an Adventure, which, perhaps, for that Time, saved him from the Gallows, However, he was not long easy in this Station, enervated and grown indolent by his late Debaucheries, Work was become his Aversion, and nothing could appear more irksome than the Idea of Labour, and honest Industry; he therefore meditated an Escape, and after two or three Weeks Stay ran away from the Ship, which lay at Plymouth After he had travelled the Country for some Time, in an idle Manner, living upon begging, and stealing, he fell into another Press-gang, by whom he was conducted to London , and being afterwards carried down to the Downs in a Tender, was put on Board the Mermaid , as he says, where he staid no longer than till he could find an Opportunity to make his Escape. This in about a Week or ten Days he found Means to do, and again set out for London , where, as soon as he came, he resorted to his old Companions in Iniquity, and, as he was very well acquainted with their Haunts, he soon found out such Society as his wicked Cast of Mind had consented to be joined to, and to be Partaker of any of their evil Ways. After having been very successful at picking Pockets from one End of the Town to the other, and guilty of many Robberies, he was at last apprehended, and at the Sessions in the Month of June, 1747, the Right Honourable William Benn , Esq ; being then Lord-Mayor , he was convicted of Felony, and received Sentence of Transportation for seven Years. He was a Youth of a very daring and enterprizing Spirit, and being pretty much given to Liquor, he generally kept himself warm with it; so that by this Means, (tho' he was naturally undaunted) he kept off all Thoughts of Fear and Danger, and so became the more resolutely bent upon all such wicked Undertakings, and 'twas well for the Publick thus to get rid of so dangerous a Robber. He had frequently committed Crimes that deserved the Gallows, but had the good Fortune for this Time to escape with only a Sentence of Transportation for seven Years. Accordingly, soon afterwards, I think in July following, he was transported to Virginia , where he staid some Time; and, being a brisk, and able Seaman , he after a while was taken on Board a Vessel bound from Virginia to Carolina , which at that Time wanted Hands; and he, and one or two more, sailed in her that Voyage. He staid with the Vessel while she discharged her Cargo, and loaded again, as he says, for the Bay of Honduras , whither he sailed in her again, and continued in this and other Vessels trading to Virginia , Carolina , the Bay of Honduras , &c. ever since he was transported, till last Spring, at which Time he met with a Vessel bound for England , that wanted Hands, and he, agreeing with the Master of the Ship, for so much Money for the Run, camein her to Bristol ; where, after she had discharged her Cargo, he staid not long, before his Contract-money was paid him, and he had his own Liberty to go where he pleased. He says, he was not unmindful of his Sentence of Banishment, which hung over his Head, and it gave him some Uneasiness to think, if he came where he was known, he was liable to be apprehended by any Body, Yet, notwithstanding all this, a strong Desire to see London , and know whether his old Friends and Companions were yet in Being, got the better of all his Thoughts of the Risque he run in so doing. He therefore set his Face towards London , resolving with himself not to stay long, and hoping to escape the Notice of any one, that might detect him, till such Time as he got a Ship to go Abroad again, and stay out his Time: But he had not been in Town, he says, above five Days, when (very unfortunately for him) he met with one in St. George's-Fields who knew him very well, and with whom he had lived and lodged. This Man, getting proper Assistance, way-laid him, and as he was one Day going over the Fields, rushed on him, and took him. And, notwithstanding all his Entreaties, he could not prevail with them to let him make his Escape; but being carried before a Magistrate, was committed. And, being brought upon his Trial upon an Indictment for returning from Transportation, the Record of the Court was read, that one Thomas Butler received Sentence of Transportation, at the Time above-mentioned; and he being proved by Witnesses, that then knew him to be the same Person, the Jury could not but find him guilty. This being all that is required to be proved by the Act of Parliament, that makes returning from Transportation before the Time stipulated, to be Death, without Benefit of Clergy. Nor had he any Thing to say in his Behalf, only that as is generally said in these Cases, the People swore away his Life for the Sake of the Reward. For these unhappy Wretches never consider that the Mercy of the Legislator, by giving them back the Life they had forfeited, on certain Conditions, which they were perfectly able to perform, had put that Life in their own Power, and that the violating the very Conditions, on which their Lives were prolonged, had not only made these forfeit all Claim to Life, but had exposed them to the Hazard of being obliged to pay the Forfeiture; and that they themselves had escaped from Security, and put themselves in the Way of the People whose Duty it was, as Members of the Society they had injured, and might still injure, to bring them to Justice. How absurd then are all such Complaints, when these People are thoroughly sensible, that had they been content to suffer the Sentence of the Law, and stay in a Place of Security the Time that was allotted them, they might then return in Safety, enjoy the Privilege of Freemen, and the Benefit of being protected by the Laws of their Country, as long as they continued worthy of this Protection. Butler's Behaviour after Conviction was, as far as I saw, very quiet and unexceptionable. However, he endeavoured by disowning himself to be the Person, to get his Life saved, nor would he own it till after the Warrant for Execution came down from the Lords of the Regency. There was before some Interest endeavoured to be made to save him, tho' there was no Room for the least Hope; but tho' he buoy'd himself with such Thoughts before, he now began to be more reconciled to his Fate; and when he found he was ordered for Execution, and there was not the least Room to hope for Mercy, he appeared more resigned, and more willing to submit to his Sentence. By the ill Advice of some, who had stole an Opportunity of whispering him in the Ear, he seemed yet to entertain some Resentment in his Breast against the People that took him, and brought him to Justice, and said, he could not freely forgive some of them, who had known him so long, and in whose Company he had formerly spent a good deal of Money. But, being better advised, with Respect to that Point being an important and most necessary Duty, in Order to entertain Hopes of Forgiveness at God's Hand, he by Degrees changed his Mind, and, at last, thought it necessary to declare his hearty Forgiveness of them, and of dying in Love and Charity with all Men. Having prayed to God for his Grace to soften his hardened and obdurate Heart, he said he found himself better inclined, but that he could not appear so penitent as others, who shed Tears plentifully, (as did the other two unhappy Sufferers with him) for he was of such a Make, that nothing, to the best of his Remembrance, had ever happened to him that could draw Tears from his Eyes. But he was sensible of the Folly and Wickedness of his past mispent Life, and was heartily sorry, and hoped to be forgiven by God and all the World. I cannot help observing with Regard to this poor unhappy Man, that he seemed to be led by an odd Sort of mistaken Presumption, that in London he should not be taken Notice of, tho' before he was transported, he was known about Town, as well as any Man ever was who followed such evil Practices as render Men liable to the Vengeance and Resentment of the Law. To Bristolindeed he was led by a Prospect of the Advantage of the Voyage, and might easily have gone from thence again, wherever he pleased out of the King's Dominions. But, as if he was resolved on his own Ruin, no where would serve him but where he ought not to go. If we had not too many Instances of this Kind, to convince us of the contrary, one would be apt to imagine, that Men under those Circumstances might find many Countries, in which they might live in Safety, and as agreeable as in England; and where, if they were disposed to reap the Benefits of Industry, they might enjoy as many Advantages as they could hope to receive even in their native Country. When wicked Men have forfeited their Lives to the Laws of their Country, who is he that does not think it worth his while to do all he can to save it again? Hence 'tis evident that these Men are fond of Life, however some of them endeavour to impose on the World by pretended Undauntedness even in their last Moments: I say, to impose on the World; because where there is Sin, there must be Consciousness of Guilt, and where that is must be Fear, and Dread of Ill, and Mind, what shall be the Consequence of it hereafter, when the Man is about to leap into Eternity! Therefore, I say, when Life is forfeited, and given to a Man again, as it were, and instead of being hanged, he is only transported, what a ridiculous, thoughtless Man must he be, who by returning, throws himself into the Jaws of that very Death, which he strove so anxiously before to save himself from? At the Place of EXECUTION. ON Wednesday the 11th Instant, between eight and nine o'Clock, Matthew Lee , John Wilks , and Thomas Butler , were carried in a Cart from Newgate to the Place of Execution. When they were brought there, they appeared very penitent; the two former wept very sorely, but the latter was not moved to Tears, tho' he seemed properly affected at the approaching sad Catastrophe. After some Time spent in Prayer, and recommending their Souls in the Name of Christ and his Church to the Almighty's Protection, they were turned off, earnestly calling on the Lord to receive them to his Mercy. The whole solemn and dismal Scene was conducted with Decency, and good Order, while the Laws were putting in Execution, and when they had hung the proper Time, their Bodies were delivered to their Friends. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE FOUR MALEFACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN On Monday the First of OCTOBER, 1753. BEING THE Eighth EXECUTION in the Mayoralty OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir Crisp Gascoyne , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER VIII. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.LIII. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honourable Sir Crisp Gascoyne , Knt . Lord-Mayor of the City of London , the Lord Chief Justice Willes, William Moreton , Esq ; Recorder , and others of His Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer of the City of London, and Justices of Jail-delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex, at Justice-hall, in the Old Bailey , on Thursday the 6th, Friday the 7th, Saturday the 8th, and Monday the 10th of September, in the 27th Year of His Majesty's Reign, Edward Johnson , Mary Rimer , John Harriss , Philip Wilson , and Hannah Wilson were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. The Behaviour of these poor Wretches has been very quiet and decent. They attended the Chapel daily, and seemed to pray to God for Pardon of their Sins in a servant, devout, and becoming Manner. On Wednesday the 26th of September, the Report of five Malefactors was made to his Majesty, when he was pleased to order Edward Johnson , John Harriss , Philip Wilson , and Hannah Wilson , for Execution on Monday the 1st Instant; and Execution on Mary Rimer was ordered by the same Warrant to be respited, till His Majesty's Pleasure touching her should be further made known . 1. Hannah Wilson , Widow , was indicted, for that she, on the King's Highway, on Elizabeth Toffey , Spinster , did make an Assault, putting her in corporal Fear, and Danger of her Life, 1 Camblet Skirt of a Coat, Val. 12 d. and three Quarters of a Yard of Ribband Val. 6 d. the Goods of the said Elizabeth, did steal, &c. August 21 . 2, 3. John Harriss , and Philip Wilson , were indicted, for that they, on the 25th of July, about the Hour of Twelve in the Night, the Dwelling-House of James Holmes , did break and enter, and steal out thence, 1 Blanket, Val. 12 d. the Property of the said James, 23 Pounds Weight of Sugar, and 1 Tin Cannister, 1 Hat, Val. 2 s. 1 Pint of Rum, and 1 Glass Bottle, the Goods of Nicholas Peterson . 4. Edward Johnson , was indicted, for that He, together with John Wood , not yet taken, on the 5th of September, about the Hour of Two in the Night of the same Day, the Dwelling-House of Lydia Cole , Widow , did break, and enter, with Intent, the Goods of the said Lydia to steal, and taking 3 Silver Spoons, Val. 3 s. 1 Copper Tea-kettle, Val. 5 s. 1 Copper Sauce-pan, Val. 3 s. the Property of the said Lydia . 1. Hannah Wilson said she was about 25 Years of Age, and was born in the Parish of St. Olave , in the Borough of Southwark . Her Parents brought her up tolerably well, and she might have done very well, had it pleased God they had lived to have brought her up, till fit to take care of herself; for, says she, they lived in some Credit and Reputation in their Neighbourhood. She was at School first in the Minories , and afterwards at several other Schools, so that she could read very well, and pretended she could work at her Needle very well as to Plain-work, which might have been of great Use to her, if she had been properly introduced into Life. But her Father and Mother dying soon after one another (when she was only about 11 or 12 Years of Age) she was left to the Care of a Grandmother. This new Guardian of her's soon after took it into her Head to marry, and the Girl growing up appeared to the new Relation to be a Burthen upon the Family, and so it seems he thought of an Expedient to get rid of her. She was at that Time, she says, about 14 Years of Age, and she had not been long acquainted with her new Relation before he proposed to her a Match. The poor Girl says, she scarce knew what he meant by talking to her of a Husband, but found there was a Resolution to marry her off, and she was obliged to submit to it. So before she was arrived to the Age of fourteen Years, she was dispatched with her Man to be married at the Fleet , where the Job had been done for her Grandmother before; and the Ceremony was performed, she says, in her Presence, tho' she scarce knew what was intended, or the Nature of the Contract she was obliged to engage in. This Husband lived with her, she says, about 16 Months only, and died, leaving no Issue, as Providence pleased to order it. Then, she says, she went into Service , and when out of Place went to Day Work , wherever she could get Employment, and was a Widow about four Years. She then met with a Man who took a Fancy to her, and was married a second Time at the aforesaid Place. Her second Husband was a labouring Man, who maintained her pretty well by his Labour, and she, to help out a Maintenance, worked at her Needle, when she could get any Thing to do. She says they lived pretty comfortable together, and by him she had two Children; which Providence was pleased to take to himself while they were very young. Her second Husband died about three or four Years, and again she became a Widow . Since the Death of her last Husband she returned again to Day Work, and the Use of her Needle when she could get any Body to employ her, and, if she speaks Truth, got an honest, tho' mean Livelihood, by her own Industry, as long as she could find Encouragement. She says, being in very low Circumstances, work not being offered to her, as usual, in her former Method of Life, she was advised to go, and hire herself out to gathering of Beans and Peas , during the last Summer Season. She did so, she says about the Neighbourhood of Bethnal-Green , Hackney , &c. and that for 4 or 5 Months last past, before the Crime was committed for which she was convicted, she was employed at a House in Bethnal - Green , to Needle-Work , where she gave such Satisfaction, and behaved so well, as to gain the Favour of those she worked for, and they would have had her continued; but, she says, she had taken it into her Head to leave this Employ (which she repents of) not without their Promise of giving her a good Character, if she afterwards should want one to go to Service with: And this, she says, was her Intent, when she left Bethnal-Green . Unhappily for her, however, she afterwards got into bad Company, and Drinking, and so spent what little Money she had got during the Summer Season, and then not knowing well which Way to turn herself, she took to pilfering, and, at last, to do what brought her to her unhappy End. According to her own Story, had she done as her Friends advised her (few as they were) she might yet have lived by the Labour of her own Hands. But somehow she became infatuate to Idleness, and bad Company, which proved her Ruin; and she effected it, if her Story be true, in a very short Time. For, she says, she left Bethnal-Green but the Saturday before the Robbery on the Child was done, which was on the Tuesday following. She persisted to the last, that she never had done any thing of this Kind before; and her own Words were, she had been drinking that cursed Liquor, called Gin, and was drunk, or she had never have attempted to use the poor Baby ill; to trepan, and rob it of it's Cloaths. But, upon the whole, that she had been loose, and idle, and too much addicted to drink Gin, and keep bad Company, she did not deny. She said she was very sorry for it, and had often reflected on Ways and Means to get rid of such bad Practices; but not being able to get herself into a regular way of Life, she found the Task too difficult to extricate herself from the Miseries, and ill Consequences, that attended her being exposed to Necessity in a wide World, without any one Friend to assist her in getting into any reputable way of Life. As she was a Woman of Pretty good Breeding, so was she also endued with a tolerable Share of Understanding, for one in such unhappy way of living, as had been her Lot. She says, that three or four Days before she did this fatal Deed, she left the Place, where she had been handsomely employed for four or five Months before at her Needle. And having got into bad Company, where Debauchery of any Kind was scarce absent, in the Neighbourhood of Rag-fair , and Places adjacent, she became as bad as the worst, and got very much in drink on the Monday Night, besides otherwise using Revelling, and Debauchery;and on Tuesday Morning, the 21st of August, was not recovered from the Fumes of that cursed Murderer of Morals, the Liquor called Gin. She was turned out of the Quarters, in the Morning, where she had been all Night, and was obliged to wander, where she knew not, and at last she happened upon this poor Child, for the Abuse of whom she suffered Death. She says, that she scarce knew what she did, but that she took the Child into Hand, she since has had Reason to recollect. To the best of her Knowledge, she says, she had not carried, or led the Child, above five hundred Yards from the Children in the Wood in White-chapel , before she was taken into Custody for robbing it. She says, she had no particular Design, nor thought to carry her away from the Place, but only to take what she could make Money of in Rag-fair , to support her that Day, having not one half-penny left. She owns the taking of the Child's Things from her; and says, as the Laws have appointed such Punishments to such Deeds, she suffers deservedly. She pretended upon her Trial, that she had found the Things, the common Pretence of the Guilty. And, to ward against the Declaration of the Evidences finding them upon her, she would have persuaded, she had not Sense of whose they were. But, after Conviction, and Sentence passed, she recovered her lost Sense of Things, and owned the Fact, without endeavouring to extenuate or lessen her Guilt. She behaved very well under Sentence of Death, and applied herself servently in Prayer to God for Forgiveness. 2. Philip Wilson was about 18 Years of Age, and was born in the Parish of St. Paul's, Shadwell . His Parents gave him no Education; and though he was by Nature of a lively Aspect and Disposition, yet was he totally Ignorant of any Letters. He was bred to no Manner of Business, but lived with his Parents in Idleness, till they died, when he was about 12 or 13 Years of Age. Then having no one to support him, he was taken to work in Rope-walks about Shadwell and Radcliffe , and sailed once to Newcastle . This unhappy Youth would sometimes work, and sometimes play, and be amongst loose and disorderly Company, which has hurried him to his Ruin. He had put on the Man, for several Years, though so very a Youth. And, he said, that Sabbath-breaking, Drunkenness, and all kind of Debauchery;he had been too long acquainted with. As to thieving, he at first denied ever having been addicted to it, and strenuously denied the Fact for which he was convicted, and persisted in Denial almost to the End. Though as to Years, little more than a Child himself, he had got himself married at the Fleet about nine Months ago, and has left behind him a sorrowful Widow. He was committed to Clerkenwell Bridewell for being concerned with one John Bryant in several Robberies. He denied for a good while the Charge, but at length was pleased to own he had done some such Things, but he looked upon all as Trifles, and said they, i.e. the People that carried on the Prosecution against him, could not have hanged him for any other than this, and at this he stole nothing. He owned at last that he had been concerned in several little Robberies, and that he went in Company to have a Share in this, for which he was convicted; but ignorantly persuaded himself, that because he did not go into the House, and take the Things within, the stealing of which he was charged with, he was not the Thief, nor did he expect to be found guilty, though the Robbery was proved. After Conviction he behaved very well; and though he could not read, was glad of Instruction, and very attentive to the Duties of his deplorable Circumstances. He said to me one Day, that in his unlucky and wicked Tricks, he had often been told he would come to be hanged. And, says he, I can't say, but I sometimes thought so myself from my Company, I had got into, but did not think 'twould soon have proved true. He says, it was his Acquaintance with John Bryant , the Evidence against him, and John Harris his Fellow - sufferer that first seduced him, and took him off from his Work to Idleness and Debauchery. As his Fate drew nearer, he grew more easy and resigned, and said, he had Hope in Christ, that his short Life here, might be made up to him with Life everlasting, and died in Charity with all Men. 3. John Harris says, he is about twenty Years of Age, and that he was born in Stepney Parish . His Parents, while he was a Child, removed to Shadwell , and there he was brought up, and put to School. But, being an unlucky Genius, he neglected the Advantages which they intended him, and left School, perhaps as ignorant, as he went there. After his Father died, his Mother sent him to Sea , he says, and he went several Voyages, viz. up the Straits , to Virginia , Norway , and to Newcastle for Coals he had sailed twice. Afterwards he entered on board a Ship to go Abroad; but when he came to Plymouth , not liking his Usage, he got slyly on Shore, and ran away from the Ship. As soon as conveniently he could, he set his Face for London , and after a long Walk returned Home again. And once more, he says, he attempted to go to Sea, and for that Purpose entered for the West-Indies . This, he says, was just upon the latter End of the late War, when Men were scarce. And his Friends made a Bargain for him with the Captain to have 45 s. per Month. But, soon after a Peace ensued, and the Captain wanted to beat him down to 20 s. per Month. Harris not liking this Proposal left the Ship, and came on Shore again without going the Voyage. After this he returned to his old Business, in which he had been employed before he took to going to Sea, and worked for some time in rigging of Ships in the River Thames. And now, he says, an Opportunity happened, which removed him into a different Scene of Life from what he had ever been used to. A Butcher in the Neighbourhood of Shadwell , he says, had Occasion for a Servant, and one Day as he met him proposed the Question to him, whether he would bind himself Apprentice to him for five Years. Harris says he immediately consented to it, and the Agreement being immediately entered into, he became a Butcher's Apprentice . He took to the Business, and lived very well, he says, during his first Master's Life-Time; but the Successor and he did not so well agree, and there was an End of his being a Butcher. The Cause of their Parting was, he says, that on one unhappy Night he was out drinking with some loose young Fellows, like himself, and forgot to go Home at a proper Time: He staid so long that when he went Home it was between 12 and 1 o'Clock in the Morning; the Doors were shut, and he could not get in. Next Day, he says, he had a Message brought him, that for staying out of his Masters House all Night, he was to be sent to Bridewell ; and least he might be so served, as he said he had Reason to expect he should be, he chose not to give his Master an Opportunity for so doing: But to avoid what he at that Time most dreaded, he forsook both Master and Business, and never went to the Shop more. From this Time, he says, he returned again to workupon the River in rigging of Ships , as he could get Employ, and at other Times to work in Rope-Walks . And now I came to understand that he had got a Wife too, which was also made a Present of to him at the Fleet : For he says that he (having left the Butcher the latter End of Summer, or Beginning of Winter last) and his Wife were both taken very ill, and for six Weeks, or two Months, lived on Nothing but Turnips and a little Salt, as they gathered them out of the Fields. It was a long Time before he could get Work to get a Bit of Bread; but when he got Abroad to work, and procured a little Subsistence, they both recovered, and he worked hard all the Rest of the Winter to get a Maintenance. He says too, it was John Bryant , the Evidence, that put him first upon going a Thieving, and at last was induced to own, that he had been concerned in divers Felonies besides this for which he was convicted; tho', for some Time he denied any Concern. This poor Fellow, as well as Wilson, was committed to Clerkenwell- Bridewell , upon Bryant's Oath, for being concerned with him in several Robberies, was convicted for a Burglary in a Publick-House, in New-street , Shadwell , just by where they had been both bred, and lived most Part of their Days. Harris had been a naughty Youth, but seemed to die penitent and resigned. They had been at work with Bryant the Day before they went upon this Robbery at Night; and both Wilson and Harris told me they had not the least Apprehension of being convicted; for that the People concerned in the Prosecution frequently came to them in Clerkenwell- Bridewell , and told them they need not trouble their Friends to appear for them at the Old-Bailey; they might rest satisfied no Prosecutor would appear. To this they trusted, and pretend it was the Reason why they were not provided with any Defence, nor had any Friends to appear for them: But Bryant, having been in Clerkenwell- Bridewell , informed against these two, and, in Order to save himself, must have them convicted, as they were, upon full Evidence. 4. Edward Johnson , was about 50 Years of Age, and was born at Bury St. Edmund's , in the County of Suffolk . Tho' he had no School Education, his Parents took care to provide him with a good Business to get his Livelihood by, and had the Grace of God had any Share in his Conduct, he might, by the Labour of his Hands, have maintained himself, and his Family. He was bred a Bricklayer , he says, and served an Apprenticeship of 7 Years to that Business, in the Town where he first drew the Breath of Life, and served out his Time to the Satisfaction of his Master; insomuch as, he says, his Master, being in great Business, chose, and entrusted him to work for him after his Time was out, at most of the Gentlemen's Houses in the Neighbourhood of that County; and he continued in Credit and Esteem, he says, with his Master, and wheresoever he went to do any Work for his Master's Customers, which was till he was upwards of 30 Years of Age. It is about 17 Years since he came to Town. Why he left the Country, in which he was so well respected, as he pretends, and was likely to do well, he does not say; only that his Mind led him to go Abroad, and among other Places, London raised his Curiosity to visit it. He says, he thought to have returned Home; but having a Wife and Child or two, he met with some Encouragement, and so resolved to settle to work in Town. He says he has worked for most of the Master Bricklayers in and about Town, to the Satisfaction of all, nor ever wronged any of them; that he might have had constant Employ, and got a very good Livelihood, if he could but have been content with his Wages, and continued to follow his lawful Calling. About three Years ago, he says, he worked at his Trade together with the Father of John Wood , (not yet taken) who was Accomplice with him in the Robbery for which he was convicted. Johnson says, about that Time the Father, and he who were drinking together, when the Son came to see the Father. They all three drank together, and when he was gone, the Father told Johnson, that he was his Son. And, from thence arose their first Acquaintance, which from Time to Time has been cultivated to a very great Intimacy and Confidence in each other, to the Detriment of the Publick. But, Johnson could never settle well to work after he understood, what Method of Life John Wood followed, and how he was at present advantaged by it. He met John Wood in Bartholomew-Fair , and after they had done what Mischief they could, and drank pretty plentfully, they went together to Wood's House, and drank at an Alehouse just by at the Bottom of Tower-hill till 12 or 1 o'Clock. This Scheme was before concerted, and agreed on. And to work they went, when they thought proper Time was come, opened the Street-door, with Picklock Keys, not expecting to find any Body in the House. Wood staid below in the Kitchen; and, he says, whatever was lost from thence, he must take it. For, he sent him up with a Sack to clear all above, as soon as they came into the House; but being disappointed by finding People in the House, contrary to their Expectation, his Heart misgave him, and he thought best to make off the Ground, as fast as he could, without taking away any Booty, and was glad to get away himself. However, it pleased God, he was soon overtaken, and apprehended, and brought to the Watch-house. And, being taken before a Justice of the Peace, he did not deny the Fact, because 'twas in was so to do, and was committed to Newgate . He laboured very hard with the Justice to be admitted Evidence, but to no Purpose. After he had made Confession of the Fact, and put his Mark to it, he wanted the Justice to convert it into an Information; but what was done, that Gentleman did not think proper to alter. Upon his Trial, being called upon to say, what Defence he had to make, he proceeded to confess the whole Affair, just as the Prosecutor set it forth, and he had before confessed to the Justice. After Conviction he behaved very quietly, and seemed to take on the Appearance of Sorrow. He was very loath to own any intimate Friendship he had with Wood at the first, and pretended only a very slight Acquaintance, as if he had seen him very seldom, and that accidentally. But before he died, he did own, that he had been for some Time past made a Tool of by Wood, and others, that accustom themselves to that most wicked, and terrifying Practice of House-breaking, whereby great Advantage had accrued to Wood, and others, and he had only such an Allowance out of their Booty, as they thought proper to give him. He says, that Wood has a House furnished with all Manner of the best of Goods, obtained by this most flagrant Practice, carried on to the great Prejudice of many unguarded People, who, retired from the Hurry and Business of the World, little think of such unwelcome and dangerous Visitors. He says, these sort of People, who thus by Night disturb the Repose of, and pay these felonious Visits to their Neighbours, have a very deep laid Scheme, whereby to carry on these Male Practices. Some among them, who can read, perusethe News-Papers, to find out what Families are gone into the Country, and then they watch the Houses to see, whether they are entirely shut up, or whether any of the Servants remain behind, and manage Things accordingly. They keep Picklock-keys, and wrenching Irons for the Purpose. And, if they find a House shut up, as this was, they visit it in the Dead of Night, and ten to one but they succeed, and plunder at their Pleasure. But, if it so happens, that none of their Keys will touch the Lock, they find out, where they are wanting, and against the next Opportunity are sure to suit a Key, that shall do the Work. This, he says, has been a Practice of those, he has been concerned with, and great has the Mischief been, which he has had Knowledge of, since he was concerned in House-breaking. Thus Wood told him that House was empty, and tempted him, by saying, He could put Money in his Pocket. His own Account of the Fact, upon his Trial, seemed to argue that he was a Novice to these Ways, as he had not learned to put any Gloss upon the Matter, nor to call any to Character. But this Opinion soon went off when we came to converse together a little more closely, and his evasive Methods of disclaiming any great Knowledge of his old Acquaintance, or their Ways, appeared more and more. And he thought the better of the Matter at last, and would have opened more largely the wicked Ways he had been in, had not Defect of Memory, and the greater Care for Hereafter employed the Time. He seemed to be Penitent, and put his Trust in the Promises of God through Christ. At the Place of EXECUTION. ON Monday the 1st Instant, about Nine o'Clock in the Morning, John Harris , and Philip Wilson , in one Cart; Edward Johnson , and Hannah Wilson , in another; were carried from Newgate to the Place of Execution. When they were come there the Executioner put them into one Cart, and tied them up to the fatal Tree. After which, some Time was spent in recommending their Souls to their Maker, while they seemed very attentive, and repeated some Prayers to God, imploring the Forgiveness of their Transgressions against him, and seeking the Protection of the Lord Jesus: Thus, the Cart being drawn from under them, ended the Lives of these 4 poor unfortunate Wretches. While I was in the Cart with them, I could not help observing a large Wound on the Left Side of Johnson's Breast, fresh, and lately heal'd up, which seemed to have been received from a Sword, or Cutlass. Neither of them said any Thing, that I heard, particular, or worth Notice; but met their fate very quietly. Their Bodies were disposed to their Friends; and the whole dismal Scene passed on without any Hurry or Disturbance. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and last dying Words of the Three Malefactors, Executed at Tyburn on Wednesday the 11th, of this Instant November, 1724. AT the King's Commission of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-Delivery, &c. holden at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily , and beginning on Wednesday the 14th of October last, (before the Right Honourable Sir Peter Delme , Knt . Lord Mayor , &c. Mr. Baron Price; Mr. Justice Tracy; and Mr. Sergeant Raby) six Men and one Woman received Sentence of Death; but of these, four received His MAJESTY's Reprieve; and three were order'd to Suffer. Before their Execution, they were instructed from the following Words, Truly the Light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the Eyes to behold the Sun. But if a Man live many Years and Rejoyce in them all; yet let him remember the Days of Darkness, for they shall be many. All that cometh is Vanity, Eccles. 11. 7, 8. Whence we took occasion to consider, FIRST, We consider'd the Clemency and Bounty of the Creator toward his Creatures, in affording them Light, and the Delights of Life, and requiring but their Obedience in return for his Comforts; and their Adoration, when they observe those mighty Luminaries that adorn the Skies, and relieve a Number of earth-like Globes, which are regular in their waiting upon those Lights, to give existence to their own Times and Seasons. More than a Monster, or an unnatural Birth, should we admire the Heavens the Works of Gods Hands, the Moon and the Stars which he hath appointed; and thereby be conducted to the Praise of him, who poureth his Benefits upon us. FARTHER, We observ'd more particularly, how far Men may indulge in the Delights that lye before 'em. That the retiring to Desarts could not be virtuous; or the flying from the Power of doing Good, to avoid the Temptation of doing Ill. That God does not command us to avoid all Meat, all Wine, all Recreation, nor to be prouder than our Neighbours, beause we enjoy our selves less. That God does not command us, icely to avoid the usual Cloathing of our Native Country; nor order those who condemn all Rules and Ceremonies in Others, to Speak, Walk and Dress by the strictest Forms and Rules of their own; showing by an artificial Plainness, but a more exact and labour'd Pride. God has in one of his Works shown us, that we are to be tyed down to bare Necessaries only; The Birds being created to please the Ear, the Fruits to the Taste, and the whole Earth cover'd with an enamel'd Green, delight and ease the Sight, to demonstrate, that the Creator delights in ghting his Creatures. T. farther, while Men indulge in innocent Amusements, let them remember a Death and Judgment; that the greatest Strength must fade, and the Voice of Joy give way to Groans: When the Light will be sweet no more, and the Talk of Friends no longer able to Chear. And this, Tho' a Man should live many Years, and rejoyce in them all. The Good and Bad shall meet with their Reward at last. The Lord is not slack (as some Men count slackness) but is long-suffering, not willing that any should Perish, but that all should come to Repentance. But the Day of the Lord will come as a Thief in the Night, when the Heavens shall pass away with a great Noise, and the Elements shall melt with fervent heat; and the Earth also, and the Works therein shall be burnt up. 2 Pet. 3. 9. Tho' some Sinners escape Misfortunes long, and long avoid the Hand of Justice; Yet where was ever One that render'd himself Rich and Fortunate, and Flourishing by Spoil and Plunder? Tho' long he prospers and lives at large, yet at last he is always trapped in the Work of his own Hands. As Solomon saith, all Sinners who hurry and toil, and display much Vigour and Ingenuity in Vice, do lay wait for their own Blood, they lurk privately for their own Lives. Who but now plainly sees, that while the Plunderer is sweating and fatiguing to annoy Others, he is labouring his own Destruction. LASTLY, We advised them, among other Things; tho' the Light is sweet, yet, as themselves had plung'd their Bodies into Darkness, to acquiesce in their Condition, nor attempt by Violence to get free from Justice; but rather to regard their Souls, that tho' Bound here, they might hereafter enter into the glorious Liberties of the Sons of God, by a sincere Sorrow for their Sins; not as they had loaded them with Chains, and depriv'd them of the sweet Light of the Sun; but as they had affronted an indulgent God, and Crucifyed Christ a-fresh: By working out their own Salvation with fear and trembling; preparing for the Holy Sacrament, invoking the Spirit of God, &c. The Behaviour, &c. of these unfortunate People under Sentence of DEATH. JULIAN, a Black-Boy from India, was indicted for stealing between twenty and thirty Guineas, out of the dwelling House of Mrs. Eliza beth Turner , and setting Fire to the said House, &c. His Confession before Sir Francis Forbes , and Mr. Turner, showing; That he placed a Candle under a pair of Sheets, and left it Burning, in order to Fire the House, and consume the Inhabitants in it; he was found Guilty. This Malefactor (who believed he was about Sixteen Years of Age) as he was stollen away from his Parents at Maduras, the Place of his Birth, when he was very Young, retain'd the Pagan Ignorance of his native Country; not having acquired much when with Captain Daws's at Sea, who was his first Master, and presented him to Mrs. Turner. His Ignorance of our Language, made him unable to converse with other Prisoners; but what little they heard him utter to himself, was incoherent, vengeful Words at particular Times. After he was Convicted, he by degrees learnt the Lord's Prayers, before his Execution. He said, that he threw his Lady's Guineas into the Pond, not least he should be discover'd and Hang'd, but least he should be tyed up and Whip'd: But such Punishments he was so far from having felt in England, that he was greatly and constantly Encourag'd, being frequently call'd in to Dance about, and to Sing after his Manner. He one time show'd a great deal of Concern that he had offer'd to Murder the whole Family that had kindly nourished him; and then added, that all he knew of his own Country, or of India was, that he never lived so well any where as here; being used to Eat only Rice and Salt Flesh. When he could repeat the Lord's Prayer, and give his ascent to all the Articles in the Creed, and had heard the Purport of each of the Commands, it was thought proper to Baptize him; which was done by the Name of John. When ask'd, if he desir'd to become a Christian; he answer'd yes, demanding if he was then to become Free? The wearing Irons, a great while before his Tryal, and his lying on the cold Stones, without any Cloathing but a long ragged Coat, together with the smalness of his Limbs, and the Tenderness of his Nature, render'd him Lame and swell'd, at length deprived him of the Use of his Limbs and the Power of going to the Chapel; so that about the Time that he was told he was included in the Warrant, and must suffer Death. In the Night Time he resolved to lay violent Hands upon himself, and afterwards, he beg'd a Man to lend him a Pen-knife to end his Misery withal; but Mr. Daval made him acquiesce, by Chastising him for his wicked Designs. 2. JOSEPH BLAKE , otherwise Blukeskin, of St. Mary-le-Savoy , was indicted for breaking the House of Mr. Kneebone, in the Night time, and taking thence 108 Yards of Woollen Cloath, value 36 l. and other Things, on the 12 of July last: It appearing that John Sheppard enter'd the House at a Cellar Window (the Bars of which he had prepared, by cutting them a Week before) and opened the Back-Door for Joseph Blake , and William Field , who return'd back loaden with Goods; and that when he was apprehended, he clos'd his Chamber Door and resisted with a Penknife, &c. The Jury found him guilty of the Indictment and he receiv'd Sentence accordingly. This Prisoner (a Native of London was by his Friends, he said, continued above six Years at School; where William Blewit , was his good Companion. But as he had no particular Business or Employ, he made no Use of his Education. I am told by his Kinsman, that when very young he robb'd with one Edward Polit , with whom also about three Years ago, he snatch'd a Woman's Pocket in Treadneedle-street , in which was 37 s. in Silver, some Half-pence, a Snuff-box rim'd with silver and gilt within, a Bottle with some Geneva; also a Tortise-shell Tobacco Box, which he sold to a Sailor for 2 s. as he himself swore before the Justice of Peace. This Malefactor had very uncommon Mis-haps in his ill Practices, being always detected, and frequently sent to Bridewell s, and Work-houses when very young. Afterwards he robb'd with John Lock , Robert Wilkinson , James Lincoln , Val. Carrick , and Daniel Carrol (which Carrol having fled into Ireland , was kill'd as the Thief-Taker was apprehending him.) They robb'd F. Clarke, Esq; one Monday Night, in a Place between Covent-Garden , and Conduit-street , of a Sword and 8 s. in silver: When, a Gentle-woman looking out at her Window, and calling, Wilkinson fir'd a Pistol, and the Bullet, upon her withdrawing, happily graz'd against the Wall. He aided, when they attack'd Captain Langley at the End of Tyburn-Road , going in a Coach to the Camp in Hyde-Park; who so resisted them, that tho' they cut and shot thro' his Coat in many Places, they did not rob him; as himself declar'd, before the Judge. He robb'd besides, with Joseph Rice , who was shot by the Lady Chudley's Footman, as he was climbing a Bank, after they had robb'd the Chariot, behind Buckingham House . But in September, 1721. Wilkinson being apprehended, turn'd Evidence, and inform'd against Joseph Blake , Will. Lock , James Lincoln , Val. Carrick , and Dan. Carrol : Will. Lock , being soon after apprehended, (as having robb'd Mr. Young in his Chair in Great Queen-street , of a gold Watch, &c. in Company with Val. Carrick and J. Molony, who were executed for it,) Lock gave an ampler Information before Justice Blackerby, containing about 70 Robberies, and also the Robbery and Murther of Peter Martin , by the Park Wall, by Wilkinson, Lincoln, Carrick, Carrol and Lock; June 4th: So that Wilkinson was try'd and executed for the Murder, his Information set aside, and Blake therefore allow'd to become an Evidence himself. In his Information, taken before the Justice of the Peace, were inserted 12 Robberies, which he made Oath of; The chief were, as follows: With William Blewet and Rich. Okee , I stop'd a Man on Horseback near Walworth Common , bound him, and took 19 s. and some Copper, a Studded-Case Watch; which Watch was pawn'd by Mrs. Jones Wife of Humphry Jones , and I had 12 s. Three Weeks before I was taken, With one John Junks , alias Lavie , I took from 4 Passengers in the Camberwell Stage Coach about 20 shillings. And on Sunday last being the 16th of this Instant, (with Matthew Flood ) I robb'd a single Gentleman in a Four-Wheel'd Chaise, about 6 in the Evening, on the Hampstead Road , of a silver Watch, with a black Ribbon, and an Half Broad-Peice. On the 10th of this Instant, we robb'd two Gentlemen with Hunting Caps on, in a Chariot on the Hampstead Road , and took two gold Watches, with Chains and Seals, and out of one Gentleman's Fob, I took a small Ring an Inscription writ round it, having a small Chrystal Stone; also one Guinea in Gold, and about 16 s. The Watches we sold to R. Gretterix of Southwark, for 14 Guineas: Note, Junks laid down his Pistol by the Gentlemen while he committed the Robbery. With Rich. Okee and John Junks , I stop'd a single Man with a Link, in Fig-Lane , who resisting us, Junks and Okee beat him with their Pistols on the Head, and Brest, and took from him one Guinea, and one Penny, and left him in a Wounded and sad Condition. Also I with Edward Pollit , and John Junks stop'd a Man on Horseback on Hampstead Road , bound him, and took one Guinea, 12 s. a Great Coat, an Hat, and a colour'd Handkerchief, the Coat, Junks had and sold. Also, with Matthew Flood and John Junks , I robb'd a Gentleman in a Coach, near Tyburn House , of one Guinea, and about 6 s. Hereupon Junks, Okee and Flood, being apprehended, were Try'd and Convicted of robbing Col. Cope and Mr. Young, in their Chariot, and stealing the Watch that Carrick and Molony were executed for before; Joseph Blake being Evidence against them, when they were executed at Tyburn , Junks and Okee drank there together in a merry way, and said what they had so long expected was then welcome. When again sent back to the Compter, he expected the Rewards for giving Evidence, but had no real Claim thereto, having been so far from voluntarily surrendering himself, that he resisted with the greatest Violence, nor was taken till much wounded, and a large Out in his Head, the Scar of which he now shows. In the Compter, he contain'd above a Year, resisting to be Transported. During that time, Mr. Jonathan Wild paid for the Cure of his Wound, and allow'd him 3 s. 6 d. a Week. But a Woman, who was then in the Compter, and now in Newgate for Debt, (who attempted a Complaint, having some of the Turnkeys lately call'd up and examin'd at the Sessions-House) being acquainted with Joseph Blake , they had leave given to go together to the Fleet: But tho' their Design was to be married (whereby just Debts would have been thrown upon a Man who was to be Transported) they were prevented as the Service of Matrimony was but half perfected. The above allowance being withdrawn he complain'd of it at the Sessions-House, but to no purpose. At length having obtain'd the Favour of being call'd before the Magistrates, he said, he was able to give Security for his Good Behaviour for seven Years, and could bring two Men who would employ him constantly. The Matter was refer'd by the Court to the Worshipful Sir John Fryer ; And two Gardiners appearing and being bound in Recognisances &c. Blake was set at Liberty. It was then ask'd, how many Sessions might be given Blake before he was to be seen again at the Old Baily? It was answer'd, thrice; and the 3d Sessions after, he was really there at the Bar. For he immediately return'd again to Plunder. But the most unhappy Robbery, was committed by John Sheppard , and himself, on the Person of J. Pargytar of Hampstead, near the Halfway-house , about 9 at Night on Monday the 20th of July last; from whom they took about 3 s. Blake then strook him on the Head with his Pistol, so thas he fell down into the Ditch and must have been smoother'd, had not Sheppard kept his Head from the Water and Mud, for he was much disguised with Liquor. Form this, the Brightwells, two Brothers, were tryed at the Sessions House in the Old-Baily; and had not a great Number of Men sworn to their being during that Evening upon Duty, they must have been Convicted, by the Evidence? The eldest Brightwell dyed with the Grief of it, a Week after his Enlargement. After this, the most remarkable Robbery that Sheppard and Blake committed, was in the House of Mr. Kneebone; for which Blake was Condemn'd. When under Condemnation, he did not show a Concern, yet he always made the Responses regularly and never appear'd otherways than serious at Chappel. When he was ask'd if he was prompted by any Person to commit the Violence upon Mr. Jonathan Wild , (who had paid for the healing his Wounds two Years ago, allow'd him Money in the Compter, promis'd him good Books a Coffin, &c.) he answer'd, that none prompted him to that Assault, but a sudden Thought that Moment enter'd into his Mind, or else he should have provided a better Knife, which would have cut off a Head directly: Adding, that he so acted, because that above Person (as he thought) could have obtain'd Transportation for him; as one Man was Condemn'd for the same Offence before, &c. As his Death approach'd, his Concern did not encrease, but rather abated; and he appear'd more Thoughtless. It was thought he meditated means of escaping, even to the very time of his being Executed. 3. ABRAHAM DAVAL , of St. Martins in the Fields , was Indicted for Counterfeiting and Forging a Lottery Ticket, of 7 l. 10 s. No 39, in the 65th Course of Payment, to Solomon Grimston , of Chaple in Essex , on the 7th of August last. It being firmly believ'd by the Commissioners, that their Names there adjoyn'd, were not writtten by themselves, and also that the Filling up the Ticket was the Prisoner's hand writing; and it appearing that he endorsed it by the Name of A. Deval, at John's Coffee-House , to Mr. Richard Gibbons , and other matters; he was found guilty of the Indictment. As this Person was older than the Prisoner last mentioned (being near 30) and had somewhat more accustom'd himself to Thought and Consideration, he show'd a greater Gravity and Seriousness in his Deportment. After the Sentence of Death was passed upon him, he argued pretty much that it was illegal, and his Council defective in their Assurance: For it appeared (said he) that I did not Counterfeit or Forge any real Ticket, but only made but a Duplicate, the real Ticket coming to a Mischance and being Torn; which was sworn in Court, to be found in my Brother Parson's Room, as the Searchers look'd over some Quires of Paper, and not deny'd to be the true Ticket for 7 l. 10 s. &c. The notion that it was possible to have so managed the Affair, as to have escaped a capital Punishment, very much Ruffled his Mind for some Time: But recollecting himself afterwards, he said that he had never more than once deserved Death, and he receiv'd it submissively; that a long Life was but a long State of Misery and Trouble; that he was assured nothing could come by Chance; that he might have died with less Disgrace, but perhaps at the same Time less prepared to enter another World; that the Shame of his Death, could not touch him, but only affect his Relations, &c. But he was also very uneasy at his Irons, affirming 'twas illegal to Fetter any Man, because the Act of Parliament orders, that no Pain or Punishment shall be inflicted on Prisoners; accordingly, (continued he) Mr. Layer asserted at his Tryal, that his Fetters ought to be taken off, which Assertion was allow'd good, 'till it was proved he attempted an Escape; But it was answer'd, that Mr. Layer only argued as to the Time of his Tryal, &c. That the Act of Parliament was General and lose, &c. Before he suffer'd, as the Law appoints, he frankly acknowledg'd that he also counterfeited a Certificate, for 52 l. 12 s, for 7 Blank Lottery Tickets in the Lottery, 1723. as was shrewdly suspected by many, tho' it did not appear; that he actually did, by a plausible Story get Mr John Cog to sell the Certificate to Mr. Robinson. He did not scruple to mention 2 or 3 other Facts of the same kind; owning God's Goodness in taking him off from more, and perhaps greater Offences. His Concern'd encreas'd as his Death drew near, and he not only spent his Time in preparing himself, but took pains in urging the Black Boy to prepare for the Death he was to suffer. The Behaviour and Confession of these Malefactors at the Place of Execution. AT the Place of Execution, A. Daval desired the Spectators might be told, that he acknowledged the Fact of which he was convicted, but wished them to consider whither nevertheless, he was not illegally convicted: He requested, all who saw him to be admonish'd by him; said he was very easy at leaving this World, and desired the Spectators Prayers. Joseph Blake , tho' he was observed by some who saw him, to be disguised in Liquor, and to Reel and Faulter in his Speech at Tyburn , yet was he before he died, sensible of the Crime he therein committed, and as he shed Tears in the Morning at Chapel, so he show'd the same regret immediately before his Death. This all the Account that can be given, by me T. PURNEY Ordinary and Chaplain. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE's ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words OF JOHN AYLIFFE , Esq; Who was executed at TYBURN On Monday the Nineteenth of NOVEMBER, 1759. BEING THE First EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir THOMAS CHITTY , Knt. LORD-MAYOR of the City of LONDON. NUMBER I. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Sold by M. COOPER, in Pater-noster Row. M.DCC.LIX. [Price Six-Pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE's ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of his majesty's commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and at the general sessions of goal delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall in the Old Bailey, before the Right Hon. Sir Richard Glynn , Knight and Bart. Lord Mayor; the Right Hon. William Lord Mansfield , Lord chief justice of his majesty's court of King's Bench; the Hon. Sir Sidney Statfford Smythe , Knt. one of the Barons of his majesty's court of Exchequer ; The Hon. Sir John Eardley Wilmot Knt. one of the Justices of his majesty's court of King's Bench ; the worshipful Sir William Moreton Knt. Recorder of the city of London and others his Majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer for the said city, and county on Wednesday the 24th; Thursday 25th, and Friday 26th of October 1759, in the thirty-third year of his majesty's reign: John Ayliffe , esq; was capitally convicted for forgery: James Piddington was convicted for stealing a gelding the property of Thomas Hill , esq; and William Piddington for being an accessary before the fact to that felony. On Wednesday the 7th of November the report of the said three malefactors, was made to his majesty, when John Ayliffe was ordered for execution on the Monday following being the 12th instant, and James Piddington and William Piddington were respited during his majesty's pleasure. Mr. Ayliffe however, being respited for a week, the night before the appointed day of execution, he was not executed ' till Monday the 19th instant. John Ayliffe was indicted by the name of John Ayliffe late of London , esq; for that, after the 29th day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty nine; to wit, on the 13th day of April, in the thirty second year of the reign of our sovereign Lord George the second, king of Great Britain, &c. with force and arms at London , that is to say, at the inner Temple , in London aforesaid, he feloniously and falsely did make, forge, and counterfeit, and cause and procure to be falsely made, forged and counterfeited, and did willingly act and assist in the false making, forging, and counterfeiting a certain deed with the name H. Fox thereunto subscribed, purporting to be a lease from the right hon. Henry Fox to him the said John Ayliffe , and to have been signed by him the said Henry Fox , and to have been sealed and delivered by him the said Henry Fox : which said false, forged, and counterfeited deed is to the purport and effect recited at large in the indictment. Being a lease bearing date the 22d. day of November 1758, of a certain messuage or tenement and farm called and known by the name of Rusley Park in the parish of Bishopstone in the county of Wills , together with about one hundred and twenty acres of arable and pasture land, late in the occupation of Henry Willoughby , esq; to commence from the 25th of March then last past for the term of 99 years, if the said John Ayliffe , Sarah his wife, or John their son or any or either of them should happen so long to live, at the yearly rent of five pounds, free of all taxes and outgoings whatsoever (this sum being inserted in this forged lease, instead of thirty five pounds a year as it was really expressed in the original lease.) In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written, H. Fox. Sealed and delivered, being first duly stamped, in the presence of John Fannen , James Hobson , with intention to defraud the said Henry Fox , against the form of the statute in such case made and provided, and against the peace of our Lord the King, his crown and dignity. The indictment further charged the said John Aylife with the felonious publication of such forged deed as a true deed (knowing the same to be forged) with intent to defraud the said Henry Fox , against the statute. The indictment also charged the said John Ayliffe with feloniously forging such deed, with intent to defraud William Clewer , esq; against the statute. The indictment also charged the said John Ayliffe with the felonious publication of such forged deed as a true deed, (knowing it to be forged) with intent to defraud the said William Clewer , esq; against the statute. It is obvious to remark on hearing or reading the trial of this indictment, that nothing could be more fairly, clearly, and unexceptionably proved, than all the several articles of it were proved; that the evidence, even his own evidence was all against, and nothing material for the prisoner: that his own council, tho' able and eminent gentlemen were much surprized and disappointed as they found themselves misled by their briefs from his misrepresenting the state of his case, and deceiving his attorney, by insisting on his innocence even to them; contrary to a received maxim, never to deceive your own advocate or council; for how can they defend if they know not the weak part, as well as the strength of the cause? When brought to the bar to receive sentence, he was told that his monstrous ingratitude to his benefactor, had rendered, " the very sight of him shocking to " the court;" that this was aggravated by his foolish conduct with respect to his own felicity, which tho' so much put in his own power, he had so absurdly betrayed and cast away. - It was added, " he was no object of compassion," and being very seriously and pathetically exhorted to repentance by the recorder, sentence of death was pronounced against him. At all which dreadful rebukes and strokes of justice, as also on his trial, he appeared too unconcerned; too little affected indeed, for a person who could make no answer to all these heavy charges. I own it then struck me, what I found afterwards to be his distinguishing character - That he was a very weak man, with some thing worse blended, and wrought up, with that weakness. On enquiry, it appears from good authority, that Mr. Ayliffe's father was a servant of the better class in the family of Goddard Smith , esq; a justice of peace of Tockenham in the county of Wills , and that his son, John Ayliffe was the issue of a marriage with the house-keeper in the same family, and was born at Tockenham aforesaid - That the last heir male of the Ayliffe family being asked whether the father of John Ayliffe was a-kin to his family? he replied, no, he was not, for that he was of a spurious line. This stands upon the same authority. When he had been taught the first rudiments of learning at home - it is said, he was sent to Harrow on the hill , to be farther educated, whether as a companion to a young gentleman (as some think) or in a state less dependent, doth not appear. - His next step was teaching a small free-school at Lineham in Wiltshire worth about 10 l. a year. In this situation he married, about 16 years ago, a young gentlewoman the daughter of a clergyman at Tockenham aforesaid, with whom, he had a portion of five hundred pounds; by her he has left one son about eleven years of age; 'tis said, this was a stolen match, that he consumed his wife's fortune by extravagance, and that she died about December last; and since the beginning of his troubles, about six months after, he married the person who is now left his widow. According to his own account, it is fourteen Years since he was taken into Mrs. Horner's family (to whose notice he was recommended when in distress) as her house-steward; and afterwards advanced to some share of management in her estates; and the advantage of being a commissary of the musters was added to this, by his right honourable benefactor, Mr. Fox, and from this he commenced an Esquire. He then built himself a neat and commodious house at Blandford-forum in Dorsetshire ; in furnishing of which with costly pictures and other superfluities, he is said to have been very lavish. In this sunshine of favour and affluence, he could not enjoy himself without that something unpossest; the restless and unwary pursuit of which broke the neck of his fortune, hopes and life. In this course he ran himself out, and plunged deeply in debt, by several illconcerted and unlucky projects, in which, they who best knew him, say, he was the bubble of his own avarice and imprudence, wrought on by the cunning and craft of others; while he coveted estates, which he had neither a right nor ability to come into: for example, part of Mrs. Hunt's, which, it is said, cost him 1500 l. to no purpose: again, by a connection with some Jew in the clothing-branch, whose bills he accepted to near 1000 l. value, which was all sunk: he was also tricked of six or seven hundred pounds, it is said, by endeavouring to purchase a part of 'Squire Baskerville's estate. Thus reduced in his circumstances, and hunted by his creditors, he fell into the snare of forgery (a desperate expedient) to raise money, which proved fatal to him. This was not immediately detected, till the inevitable chain of events brought it to light. Mean time he was arrested, last May, at the suit of Gabriel Cruse of the Devizes, upholder, for 300 l. and in consequence, charged with other actions, to the amount of 1100 l. on which account he was detained at an officer's house in Stanhope-Street , Clare-Market , for six weeks, and then removed to the Fleet-Prison , where he lay till the first day of the Sessions in September last, when an indictment for forgery being found against him, he was removed to Newgate , but at his own instance his trial was put off. From that time till after his conviction, he was scarce known to me, either by face, name, or state of his case; because he neither attended the chapel (which his sickness might now and then prevent) nor admitted, much less desired, any visit from me, tho' I daily passed by his chamber-door, in going up to the chapel; of which, whenever he had notice, he ordered his door to be shut, as I am since credibly informed by one who waited on him. - Once, indeed, before his trial, he desired to have one of those little books (as he called them) addressed to prisoners for crimes; which was delivered to him by me, with an earnest request that he would make good use of it, hoping he would attend divine service, when able; which, I believe, he once complied with before his trial. October the 27th. The second day after his conviction, the sessions being ended, allowed me time to visit him in his chamber, as he said he could not get up to chapel for the weight of his irons, which till then he had not felt, and with which he said his legs were now much swelled, being put on only since his conviction. It was now hoped, after what appeared on the trial, that there would be little difficulty in bringing him to acknowledge and bewail his offences, and heartily repent of them - But instead of this, he denied, for some days, that he wrote that lease which had the reserved rent at 5 l. a year, but insisted that it was a counterpart of the true lease, and the sum only a mistake of the transcriber; and he said the witnesses had not a competent knowledge of his hand, who deposed it to be his writing. To this representation, I opposed, what was proved on the trial, telling him that was the time to make his defence, and prove what he now alledged, if true. To this, he replied, that the witnesses were entirely dependent on the prosecutor, and ready to swear any thing; and that the prosecution was intended to deprive him, his wife and son, of considerable advantages, which he feared would fall to others, by his conviction and execution, to the amount of 420 l. a year and 3000 l. From this time Mr. Ayliffe appeared no more (being confined to his chamber by illness) till the 31st of October, when he came to chapel. - In this chain of self-delusion and dissimulation was he held till a former confession, which he had made to another gentleman, stared him in the face, and forced him to quit his hold in the following manner: - Mr. Patterson met me near Guildball , and on my repeating Mr. Ayliffe's pretences to him, authorised me to tell him that he had confessed the forgery to him, and to confront him with it to this effect, that Ayliffe had carried the original lease to a certain person (whose name I forbear to mention) to draw a mortgage by it; that when he called soon after for the mortgage, that person told him that he could raise no money on it that would answer his purpose at the rate of 35 l. a year, that therefore he most make out another at 5 l. a year; that this was done accordingly, and that he himself engrossed the lease; but that that other person, in his presence, set Mr. Fox and the witnesses names to said new lease, so forged at 5 l. a year. - This confession of Mr. Ayliffe being repeated to himself the same day by me, he acknowledged he had given the said account of it to that gentleman, and said that this was the true account: but least any undue imputation may fall on that person, I have undoubted authority to say that Aylyffe's charge in that respect was false, and that he himself set Mr. Fox's name to this forged lease. November 2. Having given notice of my intention to administer the holy communion, Mr. Ayliffe was asked if he had ever been a communicant? To which he answered, that he had been frequently, and that no man liv'd a more regular life, than he was known to have done for many years by his neighbourhood and acquaintance. - To which, it was replied, that if so, his lapse was the worse and more dangerous; and as for his character, it was now put in a very different shade, not only by others, but by his own conduct, now (since his trial) exposed to the world. - All this he endeavoured to palliate, by alledging, that within a year and half past he had fallen into very bad hands, and been defrauded to the value of 3 or 4000 l. of which misfortunes he promised to write some account, but never performed, to my knowledge. He added, on another occasion, that two years ago he was worth 6000 l. in effects and in the receipt of 200 l. a year, and could not account what was become of it: that the several emoluments he was possessed of were not so advantageous to him as they appeared to be: that as deputy-receiver of South-Wales , he had scarce 40 l. a year clear, a clerk residing here in town having 20 l. yearly for receiving the Cash. At different times, in order to excite him to a true sense of his crime, he was reminded of the general odium and unpitying temper he was fallen under on account of his ingratitude to his benefactor, and the abuse of his favours, on which he might have lived comfortably. With these considerations, when he admitted them to take place, he seemed not untouched, but still endeavouring to excuse and flatter himself, that all who were acquainted with him, and the true state of his case, did compassionate him; that he doubted not but Mr. Fox himself did pity him. This it must be owned he had reason to say, by the most sensible experience; but at present he would not attempt farther to justify or condemn himself; for that others would abundantly do bth for him. He was, on another occasion, reminded of a heavy charge reported against him for betraying his deputy receiver P - g into the crime of imbezzling publick money, to the amount of 500 l. which, at Ayliffe's instance, he had let him have to answer a present demand, on his promise to repay it in due time, of which he had failed, whereby Mr. P - g lost his place, livelyhood and liberty. The latter part of this charge he denied, asserting that he, P - g, was restored; and as to the loss of the money, that would be made up to the sufferer out of his estate, which was assigned over by a statute of bankruptcy for the benefit of his creditors. As to the loss by the forgery, that he extenuated by saying that Mr. Clewer had another estate mortgaged to him, sufficient to repay the whole sums he had advanced, independent of the forged lease; and declared that he had never himself, received more than 1040 l. cut of the sum of 1700 l. for which he had given a receipt on the mortgage deed, as mentioned in the trial; and that the rest of that sum was still unpaid. - Probably Mr. Ayliffe did not estimate the monies Mr. Clewer had become engaged to pay for him. He pretended that he had laid out large sums in serving his benefactor, which he never charged, nor had any return for. That therefore the charge of ingratitude was not so just and strong against him as many might be made to believe, and would be retorted on others. That he was sensible he had been bought and sold like a pig. This was his low expression. That he could not conceive why the transportation of him would not satisfy his prosecutors as well as his life. His own conscience could have answered these articles more readily than any divine; that if he was sold, he had sold himself to work iniquity; and that the law had made his crime death, which it was not in the power of his prosecutor to change; and though that favour might have been sued for, he had taken measures which made it impracticable. But he went on to say, that about this time twelvemonth he had spent some weeks with Mr. F - at H - dhouse on the foot of a familiar friend, and had then reason to expect any favour he thought fit to ask. Observing he had few or no books, not so much as a bible of his own, made me ask the reason of it? He answered, that he had a pretty collection of books, among which were some of divinity, which were all sold, together with his other effects, at his house in the country to satisfy his debts. A few days before the report was made to his Majesty, Mr. Ford delivered to me a paper wrote by Mr. Ayliffe, intitled the State of John Ayliffe's Affairs, and which paper, it seems, he had caused to be delivered to Mr. Secretary West, as a foundation for his Majesty's mercy, and in that paper, there is the following paragraph. " Mr. Fox is now pleased to disown " the signing or setting his hand to the " lease, alledging it not to be the original, tho' he acknowledged his having signed the same lease so mortgaged as aforesaid to several persons, " and for this your petitioner is convicted, and sentenced to death." And at the same time, Mr Ford delivered me the following letter from Ayliffe to Mr. Fox. " Honoured Sir, " THE faults I have been guilty of, " shocks my very soul, and particularly those, Sir, towards you, for " which I heartily ask God, and your " pardon. - The sentence I have pronounced against me, fills me with " horror, such, surely, as was never felt " by any mortal; what can I say? Oh my " good God! that I could think of any " thing I could to do induce you to have " mercy on me, and to prevail on you, " good Sir, to intercede for my life, I " would do any thing in the whole " world, and submit to any thing for " my life, either at home or abroad; " for God's sake, good Sir, have compassion on your unhappy and unfortunate servant, John Ayliffe . " Press-yard , Newgate , " Oct. 28, 1759. " Do, Sir, for Heaven's sake, save " my life, that I may continue a few " years longer, or as long as please " God, with my dear wife, who I love " more than life (if it can be) and my " dear little boy, for Christ's sake spare " me the ignominy of so shameful a " death, and do what you please with " me else." These Mr. Ford delivered to me, in order that I might shew Mr. Ayliffe, and to ask him how he could trifle thus with himself, and how he could reconcile his confession in his letter, with his denial in his petition. This I accordingly did. On setting these inconsistencies before him, he was told, the only apology I could make for him was, that his troubles had turned his head. - It was added, that he had taken a sure method to defeat all his hopes of mercy or pardon, by thus charging Mr. Fox, by whose intercession alone in this case he could expect any favour. After which Mr. Ayliffe, it seems, wrote Mr. Ford a Letter, declaring his shame for his behaviour, and therein petitioned that gentleman's advice for his future conduct. - To which Mr. Ford sent the following answer. " Mr. Ayliffe, I Received your letter, soliciting my advice in your unhappy situation. I sincerely wish the circumstances of your case were less disfavourable, that my advice might be more acceptable; but, as I scorn to deceive you, I shall speak with freedom. His Majesty, with all His clemency, seldom pardons forgery; but besides, your defence upon your Trial and your conduct since are obstacles to His Royal Mercy insurmountable. In that defence, and in your case since transmitted to Mr. West, you have insisted upon the forged Deed, you stand convicted of, to be the real Deed of Mr. Fox. By this means you not only accuse all the Witnesses of perjury, but your once most worthy Benefactor and still generous Prosecutor of Murder. Surely you cannot forget the Obligations you were under to Him as your Benefactor; I shall only remind you of those you owe him as your Prosecutor. By his orders, you were not removed to Newgate till He was advised of its necessity; and, since your removal thither, 'twas his pleasure that, at His expence, you should have all possible indulgencies and accommodations in the Keeper's power. At your instance, Mr. Fox readily consented to your Trial being put off till another Sessions. Moreover, at your request, neither of the Confessions you made of this Forgery to Mr. Paterson or Mr. Stroud was given in evidence against you. And after your conviction upon one Indictment, a second Trial was not pressed for upon the other Indictment, although it was for forging another Lease from Mr. Fox to you, of the same estate, for the same term, and for the same rent with the other forged Lease - with no other variation but only five days distance in the date. Believe me I mention not these things to aggravate your misfortunes, but with compassion to awaken you, if possible, from the lethargy you are in, to remove the anxiety you express for this life, and to fix it upon that which is to come. That you may make that confession before men that your conscience must suggest to you will be only acceptable to God for the ease of your conscience and for the salvation of your soul are the prayers of Your wellwisher, T. Ford. 6th November, 1759. Colemanstreet Buildings . To John Ayliffe , Esq; This letter was delivered to him by me, and read by him, and then he permitted me to read it, he did not either at that time or afterwards attempt to answer or contradict any part of it, but seemed to acquiesce in it. As Mr. Ford has mentioned indulgencies and accommodations, I shall here specify some of them, out of many others. 1. Mr. Fox sent a physician to attend him in the fleet in his illness, and to see whether it was safe to remove him. 2. When he was advised, it might be done with safety to his health - He was removed thither in a chair that he might not be exposed. 3. At Newgate Mr. Fox's agent purchased for him, of the keeper, the liberty of his being in the press-yard, which is the most airy part of the goal. 4. Instead of irons, (at Mr. Fox's expence) a special keeper was appointed by the keeper of the goal, to take care of him, so that, altho' by the means of his trial being put off, he was in Newgate seven weeks before his trial, yet had no irons put on him till after his conviction. - And this special indulgence was brought about by means of a letter which I have seen from Mr. Ayliffe to Mr. Lodge, in which he importuned Mr. Lodge, to desire that favour of Mr. Fox. 5. And after his conviction Mr. Fox (for the keeper's security) was at the expence of proper persons to attend him, that he might not (like other unhappy convicts in that melancholy situation) be removed from his chamber, into a condemned cell. 6. From the time of his being removed from the Fleet to Newgate , an eminent physician, and also an apothe cary and surgeon attended him in his illness, at Mr. Fox's expence. 7. After his commitment to Newgate , wines and soops, and also several supplies in money were sent him by Mr. Fox's orders. 8. Besides which, Mr. Fox paid the rent of his chamber from the time of his commitment till his unhappy exit. - For all this I have unquestionable authority. And that all these favours were conferred upon him on his own earnest application will appear from the following letter addressed to Mr. Samuel Lodge . " SIR, " I have wrote to Mr. Fox, God " grant he may have compassion on " me and grant my request. " One thing I beg you'l intreat of " Mr. Fox that I may not be ironed, " which Mr. Akerman would have done " last night, but I begged them off, " 'till I could write to Mr. Fox, and " nothing can prevent it but a line under " Mr. Fox's own hand, signifying that " he will not suffer it to be done. If " Mr. Fox writes and only says he don't " desire it, that won't do, for Mr. " Akerman told me if Mr. Fox said so, " it would be leaving it to him, and he " could not prevent it, so that Mr. Fox " must, if he pleases write peremptory, " for Christ's sake obtain this of Mr. " Fox, and bring me - 'Till I " see you I shall be all distraction, " plead my cause, Sir, and may God " and Mr. Fox have mercy on me." I am, Your disconsolate humble Servant, J. AYLIFFE." Monday Noon, " MR. Akerman will wait only this " day, pray deliver the inclosed " to Mr. Fox, with my humble duty - " if he should be at the Pay Office, " follow him there, let me conjure you " to deliver it into his own hands. " God bless you, get the room I " mentioned for me, if you can, this " is so confined I cannot breath in " in it, and so dark I cannot write without a candle, even in the middle of " the day." Before the report, it seems that Mr. Ayliffe sent another petition for mercy, addressed to the right hon. Mr. Pit, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state which I have seen, and therein he admits the forgery of the lease in question, but declaring that he had no intention to defraud; wherein he says, that about 14 years ago he became steward to Mrs. Horner, late mother of the lady Ilchester deceased, and continued so about eight years. That he having behaved in his stewardship to the great satisfaction and approbation of Mrs. Horner, she thought proper to make a provision for the sup port of him and his family, and she first, by a codicil annext to her will, gave him a considerable sum of money, and an annuity for the life of himself, his wife, and son; and sometime afterwards revoked that codicil, and by another codicil, gave the petitioner a greater sum and annuity, and in the year 1749, cancelled that codicil, and did by deed of gift grant the petitioner an annuity of 420 l. per annum, and a sum of 3000 l. to be paid him, at and from her decease out of her estates, by her devised to Lord Ilchester, and did also grant the petitioner several beneficial leases for the lives of himself, his wife, and son, to commence from her decease, of lands part of the Ayliffe estate, the fee whereof she had before by deed given to the said Henry Fox , and his heirs. That Mrs. Horner was a timorous woman, and cautious of letting Lady Ilchester and relations know how she disposed of her estates, lest the same would not be approved of but resented, directed the petitioner not to disclose what she had so done for him till after her decease. That Mr. Fox having made a purchase of a farm called Rusley Park , which let at 60 l. a year, did in November 1758, grant a lease thereof at 35 l. a year to the petitioner, and that by a misfortune, he having lost the original lease of Rusley Park granted to him by Mr. Fox, and being prest by his creditors, in April last, for payment of their demands on him, and being under a necessity (till he could get payment of the said 3000 l. and of the said annuity of 420 l. a year from Mrs. Horner's decease) of raising a sum of money sufficient for the purpose aforesaid by mortgage, and his other effects not being a sufficient security for the purpose without the lease of Rusley Park , He innocently thought that he might make a copy of the said lease of Rusley Park , without prejudice to Mr. Fox, or to the mortgagee, as he had sufficient estate and effects, when received and got in, to pay of and discharge the said mortgage again, he therefore wrote a copy of the said lease, and got Mr. Fox's name set thereto, and the names of the witnesses, and did afterwards, in April last, mortgage the said lease of Rusley , as being an original lease, with other estates to the said William Clewer , for securing the payment of the mortgage money therein mentioned, but without any intention to defraud. I have stated so much of his petition, not only as it admits the forgery, but as it opens another scene of wickedness in his earlier days towards Mrs. Horner. That lady it seems was possessed of very large estates, and had frequent occasions to execute leases to her tenants. Mrs. Horner died about the latter end of the year 1757, and this grant of 420 l. per annum and 3000 l. in money did not make its appearance till eighteen or twenty months after that lady's death, as I heard him acknowledge, and the reason he assigned for concealing it was, lest it might hurt his interest with Mr. Fox; tho' he still insisted on the validity of it, and that the grant of it was fairly obtained, till the Sunday before his unhappy exit, when being pressed by another gentleman, to say how he came by it, and whether 'twas a forgery or an imposition, he would not even then expresly own any thing to make it null and void, but that day wrote a letter to Mr. Fox, solliciting him to procure him a respite, and therein he says; " I have many things that I will honestly and faithfully upon the true " faith of a christian impart to Mr. " Fox, and shall unload my conscience " in every respect and hope he will extend his compassion and mercy, and " give me an opportunity of doing " so." This letter being delivered to a gentleman in my presence the same Sunday to be forwarded to Mr. Fox. - I exhorted him to think of a better life, and took him up to chapel. That letter having been accordingly sent by express to Mr. Fox at Windsor, that honourable gentleman was pleased to send a written answer acquainting Mr. Ayliffe, that he had long since from his heart forgiven him, and sincerely pitied him, and the more as he had amused himself with vain hopes, and lost that time which he should have applied to make his peace with God, and most seriously exhorting him to repentance. After this answer was delivered to him, Mr. Ayliffe's hopes for a respite began to subside, and then he delivered the gentleman who brought him that answer a declaration (as I am informed) under his own hand dated the morning of his execution, purporting that that grant from Mrs. Horner to him was an imposition upon her, and that she executed the same without knowing the contents thereof. This declaration, it seems, he gave that gentleman to be delivered to the Lord Ilchester and Mr. Fox as soon as conveniently it could be, after his death, as the last act of justice in his power to do them, and the manner of his obtaining it (as they assert) was by slipping it in with some leases which that good old lady executed without reading them, upon the confidence she placed in him. But whoever considers the nature of the case, perhaps will be of opinion that the circumstances of it speak stronger than even his own declaration. - Can it be supposed that Mr. Ayliffe thus fairly possessed of such an ample grant, would conceal it so long and commit a forgery at the risque of his life for the sake of 30 l. a year, which is the difference of the rent between the forged lease and the real one? Thus I have thrown together what passed at different times on this subject; that it may appear in one view. In the several conversations I had with him, after the death-warrant came, he usually kept up his spirits, and behaved himself with seeming reso lution, unless on the mention of his wife and child, and the distresses they must undergo, which commonly threw him into deep dejection, and even melted him into tears, now and then accompanied with bitter cries and violent struggles of grief. November 9th, being visited he seemed to join in the Litany, and other proper devotions, with a becoming seriousness; after which a little tract was put into his hand called Motives and enconragements to bear afflictions patiently. The doctrine of the holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper had been and still was daily explained to him, and the other prisoners; the commination Office was used on a proper day, as a loud call to repentance; proper psalms and lessons were adapted and applied to his deplorable situation, in all which he seemed to be enlivened with a manly devotion, and to make his responses with an audible voice; and he now gradually began to profess an entire resignation to this kind of death, as he had been frequently instructed, that if he could but ensure his eternal interest, it was a consideration of very little moment by what kind of death he should glorify God. We were now come to Sunday the 11th of November, the day before that fixt for his execution, which ought to have been to him a great day of preparation for things eternal, and the concerns of an immortal life, but instead of this he seemed embarassed with too many cares and anxieties for this life, to allow him that composure and freedom of mind, which was requisite to attend on this one thing needful, with out distraction. He was asked if he had spent the foregoing night in prayer and preparing to receive the holy communion? He answered that he had, for the most part; only that he had slept three or four hours, and his wife had been disturbed with excessive grief to such a degree that she fell into several fits. As to the fact for which he was to die, he still persisted in this story; that in his distresses he wanted to raise 1500 l, to answer present demands; for which purpose he put the securities into his attorney's hand, who destroyed that lease of Rusley Park at 35 l. a year, that he himself wrote the body of the forged lease, and that the attorney put the name H. Fox to it, as well as the names of the witnesses. There was even then too much cause to suspect that this was not entirely true, because I knew what he farther said, and endeavoured to persuade me, to be false; namely that he had never denied to me that he wrote the body of the lease; but in this he had forgot himself as appears from the former part of this account, he added, that his said attorney had confessed his part of the forgery to Mr. P - n as he told Mrs. Ayliffe his wife, but neither was this true, as I am since informed. By these inventions, it is to be presumed he thought to evade the most malignant part of the forgery charged on him, with a view to commend himself to the favour of a respite, for which he was now labouring with all his might. For this purpose, he told me he was discovering a fraud or breach of trust of a certain attorney, who had confessed the matter to him in liquor; a matter amounting to the value of 5000 l. a year, and 70,000 l. in money, that the said attorney was entrusted by Mr. Estcourt to draw his last will, and instead of leaving the said estate to his only daughter, as the father ordered it to be, he for a large bribe, gave it to two infants of the same name, but not related to this family, by inserting their names as heirs, instead of the daughter's name: that there is no witness of this living but himself, except his man servant who knew no more than what little he gathered up by hearing their conversation as he attended and supplied the table with liquor; and that Mr. Newman with two other gentlemen had been with him this very morning to get him to sign all the account he could give of this matter in writing. But that he hoped the regard due to truth and justice in a matter of so much consequence, would prevail with those in power to respite him till he could give his evidence vivd voce. As he had all along endeavoured to exculpate himself of the charge of ingratitude to his benefactor, he was now desired to reduce his apology to writing, that the public might be satisfied either that he was able to acquit himself by fair reasons; or else by a candid confession of it, and sorrow for it, testify his repentance. To this he answered, that all who best knew him, could if they pleased, acquit him, but he did not chuse to leave any thing in writing, farther than what he had done. It was urged to him, that the beneficial appointments he had received from his honourable master ought to be considered not only as an equivalent for the surrender of the lease of 85 l. a year which he so much insisted on, but also lay him under farther obligations: he replied, that the services he had been performing, at great expence, for twelve or thirteen years past, and never made any charge of in all that time, tho' he might, to the amount of some thousands, were more than a return for any emoluments which he received, or had ever enjoyed. After this conversation he was hardy enough to join in the duties of the chapel with seeming devotion. In the afternoon, when called upon again by me to attend divine service, he quickly left his company and his morsel of dinner which he was eating, and went up with me, leaving his wife and her sister in tears, in his chamber, the former just then returned from court where she had been to deliver a petition to his majesty. Our service, and devotions in the chapel being ended, in which proper psalms and lessons were read, explained and applied to him; he was farther questioned about the means and interest by which he hoped to obtain a respite: he then acknowledged, that besides what he had opened in the morning he had farther proposed to discover some matters of great consequence to his King and country, in which he had been entrusted. - On this occasion he was told that whatever he could now devise of that kind could have little weight and less credit, as it would be understood to proceed from a desire of life, by any means, or a principle of revenge, or both. - It was urged to him, that if this pretended discovery sprung from a love of his King and country, and a regard to truth and justice, it should have been made before he was in his present circumstances. He answered that he had promised never to discover it. He made use of great and noble names who, he said, had introduced his wife, with her petition, and read it to the King: that he expected an answer to his several applications about four o' clock this afternoon; he added that he was related to a certain countess whom he named, and who he hoped had made interest for him; he was seized with so violent an agony of grief at this moment that he could utter no more, and his heart seemed ready to burst. It was between nine and ten on Sunday night, when the news of a respite for a week was brought him by a messenger, with whom Mr. Akerman went up to Mr. Ayliffe's room. This, it is said, did not affect him with any sudden joy, both because some notice of it had been sent two hours before, and because of the message delivered with it, " That it was granted him only for a week, without the " least intention of a renewal, but only " to allow him time to ease his mind: " if he had any thing on his conscience " that disturbed him." Neither of these particulars, did he ever mention to me, nor did I hear of them, till by enquiry since his execution, they came to my knowledge. Had I been called on, in order to hear the message, it would have been a guide to me in directing him what use to make of his time. But I did not see him till next morning, when he appeared flushed with hope and joy at this indulgence of life, however short; of which he was earnestly admonished to make a good use, and to be truly thankful for it; and accordingly he, with his company, (three in number, came up to the chapel to join in prayers, and return thanks to Almighty God for this renewal of his forfeited life; especially as he seemed to flatter himself that it would be continued to him, tho' his acquaintance who came to chapel with him, and assumed the merit of soliciting and procuring this favour, allowed that the shortness of it was a bad symptom, that it was a great chance whether it would be renewed, and therefore joined with me in warning him not to trust to it. In the course of this last week he was daily visited and called upon, but did not as duly attend. One day explaining and applying to the prisoners the 77th Psalm; the subject of the 6th verse, In the night I commune with mine heart, and search out my spirits, naturally led to speak of sincerity in the use of our great privilege of prayer and address to the throne of grace; as well as in our me ditations, and other mental intercourse with the great searcher of hearts, at the same time exposing the guilt and absurdity of hypocrisy and self-deceit. Mr. Ayliffe when called on next day, would not go to prayers, but made an excuse, which afterwards appeared to be feigned. When towards the expiration of his respite he seemed impatient, motives to patience and resignation suited to his present circumstances were used to quiet him. He answered, that he feared he must suffer by Dr. Heinzey's conduct; who, as he surmised, having made use of an artifice, to gain a respite, by proposing to make discoveries, and when first examined refusing to discover any thing before he had an absolute promise of pardon; which being obtained, it was found, on his examination that he had nothing to discover; this, he feared had put them on their guard against a like proposal of his, as judging it to be a scheme of the like nature. As little credit could be given by me to his pretended knowledge of what passed between the right hon. privy council and Dr. Heinzey, so his sentiments thereon were a good key to the scheme and design of his own pretended secret intelligence; which this conversation and his own character and behaviour suggested to me to be forged on the supposed plan which he imputed to Dr. Heinzey. After I had written the preceding account, a letter of Ayliffe's was shewn me, written to an acquaintance of his, pressing him to burn the other forged lease (for which he was likewise indicted) of the same estate of Rusley at 5 l a year, and which he had put into his hand to raise money upon; but which (on enquiry being made about it) he thought safest to destroy. From my own short knowledge of Mr. Ayliffe's hand writing, I can venture to affirm the said letter to be his writing. The lease, having escaped the fate he condemned to, I also saw, with the names of the lessor and witnesses thereto set, most probably by Ayliffe's hand, for being compared with the true names written by the parties themselves, they appeared to me a manifest forgery, being but a bad imitation. Another wicked and artful forgery of Ayliffe's came to my knowledge by favour of a gentleman who had the grant so forged in his custody, and permited me to lay the matter of it before the public as a proper antidote against other such infernal contrivances whether of Ayliffe or others of his stamp. The affair was thus, he wanted to induce a clergyman of respectable character, but moderate income, to become his security, and also to marry a certain young woman: in order to this, he actually forged a grant of the next presentation to the rectory or parish of Brinkworth in Wilts , as made to himself, (which, to make it a temptation, must be valuable) under the name of the Right Hon. Henry Fox , Esq; whose name together with that of the subscribing witness he also forged: with the prospect of which next presen tation he prevailed on the said clergyman to be his security (but for some reason the match did not take place) whereby on Ayliffe's failure he must have been inevitably ruined had he survived it; but it broke his heart: and soon after his death, the following letter was found in his pocket book. July 29, 1759. Wrote the following letter to John Ayliffe Satan, Esq; SIR, I am surprised that you can write to me, after you have robbed and most barbarously murdered me, Oh Brinkworth. Yours T. E - d. Here, you may see into what depths of deceit, and dissimulation, hardened cruelty, and unrelenting wickedness, the crime of forgery will draw the man who once gives way to the temptation and practice of it. If you consider the nature and the consequences of this crime, you will shudder and start back at the thought of it! That it is a complicated falsehood and injustice, confounding the distinction of true and false, right and wrong; that it is one of the worst and most dangerous kinds of theft, bereaving a person of his nearest and most undoubted property, even his hand-writing, which is the key of all he possesses or enjoys; and destroying all mutual credit and confidence among men: that to cover or defend it when committed, you must add a train of misrepresentatation, lying, subornation, perjury, or any other villainy and impiety; which you cannot do, without bidding defiance to every good principle in your own soul: but which, as sure as you live, will return upon you, and be too strong for you! will every now and then haunt you; or once for all appear against you, like the hand-writing at Belshazzar's feast, denouncing a sure and sudden vengeance ready to fall upon you, and seize your devoted head, and and your distracted heart! Can this black crime be marked out in stronger or more horrid characters than to have been made the direful weapon of Robbery and Murder, committed on his security, and perhaps his companion, his spiritual guide, his familiar friend: unless to make it more desperate and irremissible, you add hypocrisy, and ingratitude, to a kind and generous benefactor, such as appear in the strongest colours, in the case now before you. They who have felt, or fear to feel, the torture of this iron rod of forgery, need no arguments to warrant them against it, or fill them with an utter abhorrence of it. But let those beware of it who are tempted to it; whether by their boasted skill in writing, and the art of imitation, or by their opportunities and connections, and who, by their bad inclinations, and worse conduct, are involved in unlucky circumstances, and want vir ture, resolution, and grace to withstand such like temptations; let all such remember, that however subtle their contrivances, and strong their confederacies, Tho' hand join in hand, the wicked shall not go unpunished. Let them know there is a ray of light and knowledge, ten thousand times brighter than the sun, beholding the evil and the good. Let them know that the same wise and powerful hand by which the human frame is amazingly formed, who, to answer the ends of society, and to display his manifold wisdom, hath made a wonderful variety in men's faces and hand-writings, is concerned to detect and punish the base impostor who dares to defeat the great and glorious scheme of his dominion and providence over human affairs. And though they fear not the eye or hand of human justice, which they may sometimes escape for the present, let them dread the surer sanctions of divine judgments, and be assured that sooner or later their sin will find them out. The Morning of his EXECUTION. IT is much to be wished we could assure the publick he had spent the last night like a true penitent, sensible of the approaching period of his life! The decisive moment! in which his last lot must be cast for eternity. But, alas! no such matter; For, On enquiry, it was said he had been calling for his wife, ranting, raving, talking out of the window, more like one out of his senses than in his right mind; that though often intreated by one of the keepers (who watched with him) to be quiet and betake himself to his devotions, or to his rest, he could not be prevailed on either to read or pray; that they were alarmed at seeing him attempt to take something out of a bottle, which, on their doubt, and endeavour to prevent, the prisoner told them was only a little medicine, but which, on tasting, was found to be a glass of some warm cordial to keep up his drooping heart; and that he did not sleep above two hours in the whole night. It was added, that one of the keepers had helped him to several pints of water, which he drank in the nighttime; the expected agonies of such a death having set him on fire, and parched him with thirst: And oh! that he could have said, with an ardent thirst for the Fountain of living waters, As pants the hart for cooling streams, When heated in the chase, So longs my soul for thee, O God, And thy refreshing grace. For thee my God, the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine; O when shall I behold thy face, Thou Majesty Divine? But though he could not compose himself to read or pray, he said to the keeper, " Peter pray for me;" which he did; during which Ayliffe fell asleep. Tho', while awake, he often and earnestly wished for a few days more to make his peace; as he had been so much interrupted in his preparation by the incidents of the preceding week; but chiefly by his own aversion to the thoughts of his dissolution, and his endeavour to save this present life, by means however base and injurious and wicked, even at the hazard of eternal happiness; as may be too strongly inferred from one expression of his, repeated to me by one who heard him say it, " That for the sake of living one seven " years longer with his wife he would " submit to live in hell to the end of " the world." These particulars did not come to my knowledge till after his execution. However, on my going to his chamber, he appeared (after some little discourse and consolation) composed. - He readily went up to chapel and joined in the necessary devotions, received the holy communion with apparent attention, seriousness, and decency. After which a proper book of devotions was put into his hands, together with his Prayer-book; and he was desired to meditate on the most comfortable articles of our precious faith, and to pray for the graces most necessary for a dying person, as the most proper support and employment, all the way to the place of execution; putting him in mind to set before his eyes the pattern of a suffering Saviour, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame. Some paper unsealed, about the size of a common letter, was given to another clergyman in the press-yard (soon after his coming down) who had communicated with us. This paper I offered him to take charge of, at parting with him in his chamber, but he made some excuse, saying, he was to deliver it to another. - But when he came down to the press-yard, he being at a loss to whom to entrust it, gave it to that gentleman, with a request that he would not read it. - This I had from the gentleman's own mouth. This treatment to his pastor was the more remarkable, as uncommon labour and pains had been laid out on him, extraordinary compassion shewn him, and unusual compliances made to him all along; and particularly this morning, by indulging him in a new request - After all the usual and proper offices of devotion and administration had been performed for him in the chapel, he desired I would abide with him some time in his chamber (after we had parted and taken leave in the chapel.) By this perhaps he partly intended to favour his hope of a reprieve. While these minutes were spent in private prayer, he was repeatedly sent for, and obliged at last to go down and have his irons knocked off, in order to be put in the cart. - This was not done till about half an hour after nine; an hour later than usual. - An instance of the worshipful sheriff's great humanity and tenderness to the unhappy prisoner. In the way, it is said, he appeared sometimes reading and sometimes meditating in a quiet posture, without any emotion of body or mind till he came to the place of execution, when he appeared on his knees in the cart. - Soon after his arrival there, by some unaccountable accident, whether of words spoken, or a paper appearing to be handed about, the word a reprieve was cried, caught and repeated by some part of the surrounding multitude, till the belief prevailed for a minute or two, that he was reprieved, so far that some distant spectators went away directly and reported it in town, where I heard it after my return, and was obliged to explain and confute it. Mean time the poor man continued (apparently unconcerned and regardless of this outcry) on his knees, for which the executioner had given him an unusual liberty, by relaxing the rope on this rumour of a reprieve; while the spectators imagined he was returning thanks, for this sudden (I will not say unexpected) deliverance from the jaws of death. Some explain this incident to be the effect of a contrivance between himself and a correspondent who sent him a letter, in hopes either of the mob taking the alarm at the word reprieve, and attempting to realize it by a rescue: or else that he might at least gain a little time, in which he imagined it possible a reprieve might come. This may account for his not being moved or surprised at the cry, as being in the secret; and seems to shew that he had a schemeing head to the last, resolved to try every means, Flectere si superosnequeo, acheronta movebo. " Is Heav'n unmov'd? infernal powers " I'll try." In this interval a message was brought me to the coach, by a servant in livery, written with a pencil on a scrip of paper; " If Mr. Ayliffe has a desire to speak to " Mr. Fannen (who was one of the principal witnesses against him) " he " is just at hand, and will come to him, " and prays God to forgive him and " have mercy on his soul." An answer was returned that I would deliver the message, and also a signal was agreed on by which to call him, if Mr. Ayliffe desired it. The message of Mr. Fannen was delivered by me to Mr. Ayliffe; upon which he desired to speak with Mr. Fannen, who then, by the signal agreed on, came to the end of the cart, where he stood, and after some expressions of tenderness and condolence, Mr. Ayliffe said to him, " Pray give my duty to " Mr. Fox and Lady Caroline, and tell " them I am extremely sorry I offended " Mr. Fox so far as to make him bring " me to this sad end," or words to that purpose. What farther passed between them I cannot say, being intent on preparing him for his immediate departure; and for that purpose we prayed together for twenty or thirty minutes, in which time he stood up and confessed his faith, by repeating audibly the several articles of the apostles creed, to all which, he seemed heartily to assent. We returned to prayer again, in which were offered up, Acts of Submission to the Divine Will; Acts of Charity, in which he was very explicit, when examined, that he forgave all mankind, as he hoped to be forgiven; together with prayers for several graces necessary for a dying person; and at his own particular request, on my proposing it to him, we used prayers for pardon, with a litany imploring God's Mercy. At proper intervals he was asked, whether he found hope and comfort in his prayers? he answered that he did. Whether he had a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ? he answered that he had. Whether he had any thing real and important to discover in the affair of Miss Estcourt, had he survived? he answered that he had: As to any other matters which he pretended to know, I repeatedly told him, before that, I desired to hear nothing of them, but warned him on all occasions to be true and sincere in his repentance, as he hoped for mercy; frequently guarding him against every kind of inconsistency and dissimulation, in which, as it appears from the foregoing account, he had too often been detected, and so was therefore still the more justly to be suspected, which I could not fail to observe, made him the more reserved and diffident in all his behaviour to me. After all, he was most humbly and earnestly recommended to the divine mercy and protection, putting a good prayer in his mouth, to be offered up at the moment of his departure. P. S. Mr. Fannen being more particular and a better judge of what passed in the forementioned conversation between himself and Mr. Ayliffe than I can be, gave the following account of it, the latter part of which did probably pass, after our joint prayers were ended, and I had left him and gone to the coach; for after that, and his private prayers being ended, for which he desired farther time, I heard he made some request concerning his burial, and the place of it, immediately before his execution; and I must add that I saw a hearse and four horses in waiting, which, on enquiry, I was told Mr. Fox's agent had provided, and was to pay for. The following is Mr. Fannen's account given me in writing, and signed by himself. " When Mr. Fannen came to the " cart, Mr. Ayliffe said, Oh, dear Mr. " Fannen, dear Mr. Fannen, pray give " my duty to Mr. Fox and Lady Caroline and thank them, and I am very " sorry I ever did any thing to make " Mr. Fox bring me to this end. I " hope Mr. Fox forgives me. I answered, Mr. Fox had forgave him " from his heart long since, and I " hoped he would find the same forgiveness from God Almighty, and that " I hoped God would be merciful to " him. He then said, Do pray for me, " or do pray with me; after prayers, " when he stood up, he said aloud, Oh " dear Mr. Fannen pray what is to come " of my body? I answered him really " Mr. Ayliffe I don't know. I hope " Mr. Fox will let me be buried; I " made answer, that I dared say he had " no objection to it. " He then said again, Oh dear, dear " Mr. Fannen, pray desire Mr. Fox to " let me be buried at Redbourn in Hartfordshire , it is the place of my wife's " nativity, and she will be buried there " with me. I answered I would tell " Mr. Fox his request. About one minute before he was turned off, (or not " so long quite) he cried out, Oh dear " Mr. Fannen, dear Mr. Fannen, as if " he wanted to say somewhat more." John Fannen . This is all the Account given by me, STEPHEN ROE , Ordinary of Newgate . ADVERTISEMENT. IN this account are inserted some other forgeries of Mr. Ayliffe, original papers and letters, several incidents tending to shew his true character and disposition, interwoven with proper thoughts on the malignant nature and dreadful consequences of forgery; with earnest cautions against it, drawn from those topics, and also from the inevitable discovery and punishment which pursues it.

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A True ACCOUNT of the BEHAVIOUR, CONFESSION, AND Last Dying SPEECHES Of the Criminals that were Executed at TYBURN, On Wednesday the 26th, of July, 1693. The Ordinay visited the Condemned every day till their Execution. ON the Lord's Day he preacht twice on this Text, viz. Jer. 17. Ver. 9, 10. The Heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, Who can know it? I the Lord search the Heart, I try the Reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the Fruits of his Doings. He cannot make publick in this short Paper, the many discoveries of the Heart's Deceitfulness, nor the Remedies to prevent them, which were largely treated of in two Semons; Therefore he will only mention the conclusion, directed to the Condemned. You have in many instances seen the dissection of the Heart's Deceitfulness. Let not the spiritual Lethagy of Security, cause you to trust any longer in your self-delusions, til you be confirmed in the Love of Wickedness. Have you not lov'd Iniquity when no Temptation of Pleasure of Profit hath presented it self unto you, but rather the apprehension of intolerable and eternal Torments. How have you by your wicked Counsel and Example, been ambitious to popogate Sin, as if you design'd to make Damnation as universal a Portion, as possibly you could; you thought that by accumulating of wickedness, you could secure your selves above the reach, and beyond the stroke of Divine Justice. Would you cure this desperate Madness? Represent to your selves the Terrors of the universal Judgment; when the counsels of the Heart shall be made manifest; when those secret Impurities, and studied Frauds, whereof the World did not suspect, you shall be exposed and laid open to publick View. Humbly therefore supplicate the Lord to undeceive you as to the cherishing any false Hopes of heavenly Felicity. Pray thus, O thou Omuiscient Judge, search and try me; for, I dare not trust my own Heart in its Verdict of my future State. O do thou determine the Determination of my Conscience, that it may judge aright of the just Proportions of Virtue, and of the colourable Dissimulations, and Coverts of Vice. Rely not on any passport to Heaven, which an Hypocrite may forge, and thereby aggravate his Condemnation the more terribly, because unsuspectedly. Rectify all Mistakes in time, before it be too late. Are your Heaven-born Souls such petty Things, that you trifle by carelesness in not guarding them? That by self-confidence, you think there ss no need of committing them to God's gracious Guidance and Patonage? Without this the mischiefs of Security will seize and betray you to every charming Lust, or violent Passion which will rend you from the peaceable Enjoyment of your selves. Is the Heart deceitful? Trust it not. Be not indulgent to its mistakes; but zealous to discover them, by the rule of Righteousness. Mortify the principles of all Sin in the Love of them; as being sensible that these have betrayed you to the gossest degrees of Impiety. Study the natural Vileness and Treachery of your Hearts, more strictly and severely: Then you will discover and defeat the malignity of that Sin which reigns in you without suspicion. Never be confident in exalting a civil Conversation equal with Renewing-Grace. This will not withstand and overcome the fiercest shock of Temptation, when the other will as a rotten Foundation; yea, will make the Hypocrites fall, the, greater and more pernicious. Let such consider, that the Lord is infinitely furnished with perfect knowledge, that he may be able to stop the Mouth of all Self-Justiciaries out of his owu Observation. Let no Sinner presume to put the Lord to the proof of his Charge against him. Let no man adventure to sin in secret because the Omniscient sees thorow the most hidde Recesses of the Heart. He wil strangely bring to light, and as irresistably punish all the workers of Iniquity, and their works of Darkness. If we cannot avoid the presence and sentence of our own Conscience, how much less that of the infinite All-Knowing Judge of Heaven and Earth? What Wickedness soever is projected, and yet suffers an Abortion not for want of Will, but of Power and Opportunity, to accomplish it, shall be as righteousness pnisht, as good works heartily intended, or done in secret, shall be rewarded openly: Yet, how strangely fond are most men to undo themselves by too slight and partial an Inquest, into the Enormities of their Lives and Hearts. Whosoever studies to preserve his own Integrity, and Peace in Conscience; or to conciliate God's favourable Acquitment of his sinning must resolve to strip himself of all fig Leaf Excuses and Extenuation of the irregularities of his Conversation. The Omniscient ponders, considers, and weighs the Spirits of Men, yea, the Paths of the most just, exactly to a Grain. How confoundedly then will Sinners look, who neglected all Heart-searching-work, who dispised all Reproofs, which should have rectified their Mistakes, and have made them happy, even against their Wills. How will the Hypocrites painting dop off before the fiery Trial of God's Omnisciency. The Shame of his Wickedness shall be laid open to Saints and Angels, tho he wrap up himself in his studied Collusions with a pleasing Flattery, to his just remediless Confusion. Let us therefore ambitiously strive to be upright in the Confession of our Sins, and the Profession of Christ's pure Religion. Soul Errors are most dangerous, because they are hard to be discoveed, yet a timely Conviction may be applied. It is far from the Reputation of Modesty to seek the hiding of any Sin. It is rather the Character of impudent Atheism, which will soon arrive to the stature of the most desperate Wickedness. To prevent this, be persuaded to suspect, and search your Hearts with the exactest strictness. Remain no longer Enemies to God by indulging your Lusts, or; in being Strangers to your selves. Then you will be alienated from the Life of God, in an holy, heavenly Frame, you will be overcome with the least breath of Satan's Temprations. Commune with our own hearts and be still; that is, silent to hear out what Conscience will charge you with, and do not stide its Convictions. Converse no longer with worldly Vanities, nor follow the Atifices of Sinners, who court you to your own Destruction. Commit the custody of your Souls to God's sure Guidance so will he be your Guardian, to epel and tread all the Powers of Hell and Darkness under your Feet. Pray that no Iniquity may have no longer dominion over you: So the Lord will conduct you to the Regions of heavenly Light and Felicity. Herein being fixt, you shall not waver in your pious Resolutions, nor wander any more from the Paths of Righteousness, but shall be confirmed in a perfect State of Holiness to Eternity. I proceed to give an Account of the Behaviour and Confessions of the Condemned prisoners. 1. John Barber , Condemned with John Pitford , William Jones , and John Andrews , for Robbing Mr. Nicholas Salter of Stok in Buckinghamshire , of divers rich Goods. He is aged about 40 Years. A man of good Knowledge. This he said grieved him, that he had frequently sinned against the Convictions and Checks of his Conscience. He said, that he was born to an Estate , but it being mispent, he betook himself to Robbing, to maintain his extravagant Courses. He was somewhat shy at first to give any account of his ill course of Life. But by attention to good Advice and being told, that he could not be a true Penitent, if he concealed his Sins against God, or the Injuries he had done to Men: He began to be more considerative, and to acknowledge, that he had been guilty of Swearing and Intemperances. He said, that he neglected Prayer and Sabbath Duties; and that this much troubles his Mind, that having received some Affront in a House where he frequented, he swore that he would never lie in that House again. Yet afterward, he frequented it, tho he had wish'd that the Devil might take his Soul, if he did not keep that rash Vow. But now he forgives all men who at any time offended him, and desires that such whom he robb'd would forgive him; for he could not deny but that he had committed several Violences in conjunction with those, who lately robbed Mr. Salter. William Jones much persuaded him to make a free Confession of his evil Life, saying, that he could not otherwise verify his Repentance, and that he ought to make Restitution of such Things, which yet remained in his Hands, or to send to those, whom he had wronged, and beg their Pardon. He promised to do some thing in those respects. I hope that he was penitent. II. Ralph Matthews , Condemned for High Treason in Clipping the current Coyn of this Nation, refused to give any account of himself, or to come to Chappel, as being a Papist . III. John Andrews and William How , declined any good Advice, to fit them for their Death. IV. Thomas Hudson , Convicted the Session before this, for stealing a Silver Tankard. He is aged 21 Years, was born in Lancashire , by Employment he was a Journeyman Taylor . He said, that he came to London , work being scarce in the Gountry, that he might get a Livelihood: But it was his unhappy want of Care to serve God, which betrayed him to ill Company; some of which were old Offenders, with them he committed several sins, namely, Drunkenness, and a neglect of the Sabbath-Duties. V. Ralph Smith , Condemned for stealing of a black Gelding, value 8 l. He is aged 26 Years, was born in Lancashire , bred up to Husbandry . He came to London to seek Employment, but fell into bad acquaintance, and committed several Sins, for which, he said, that God hath now justly found him out, and suffered him to come under the Sentence of Death. He said, that he used his utmost endeavours to repent; but that in Praying, he was troubled with sinful Thoughts, which, he desired, that God would deliver him from. VI. Matthew Jones and Thomas Smith gave very little account of their evl Lives. The Ordinary on Thursday after Prayers and Exhortation, enquired of each Person, what impressions God's Spirit had made on their their Hearts, in adding to the degrees of their Humiliation for their Sins, and what hopes they had of being reconciled to God through Christ. Some were less knowing than others. Some were very ignorant of the nature of Saving Faith and Repentance. These were particularly instructed, and warned not to trust meerly to any convictions of Sin; short of compleat Conversion to God. On Monday they were examined again, severally, what farther progress they had made in searching their Hearts and ways, that they might turn sincerely to the Lord. But their Answer were only in the General, that it is not matterial to recite them. VII. Isaac Turner , Condemned for Clipping the current Coyn of this Nation. Aged 31 Years; he was brought up to Husbandry , but neglecting that Employment, he join'd bad Company, till he became guilty of breaking the Sabbath; of Sweaing, excessive Drinking, and the wanton Love of Women. He said, that now he takes little-sleep; and mourns for all his Sins. That he prays often, that God would change his Heart, and fit him for his Heavenly Kingdom. Yet the evil Spirit was busy in disturbing his Devotion with vain Thoughts; but he prays that God would cast them out. VIII. Tobias Craddock , condemned for Felony; aged 17 Years, born in the Bishoprick of Durham . He drew Drink in a Publick House, which his Uncle kept in Moore-fields . He kept the Sabbath while he liv'd with his Uncle; but repents that he left his Service, for since he grew Licentious; as being guilty of Lying, Swearing, and other Sins. IX. Charles Gale , Condemned for Felony: aged 23 Years, born in Southwark , bred up a Seaman , and was lately in publick Service ; but for some neglect of his Duty, he was dismissed. He denied not bnt that he had been guilty of Swearing and Drunkenness. X. Charles Williams , Condemned for Clipping the current Coyn of this Nation. He is aged 30 Years, was bred up to Farming , but left off that Employment, to follow bad Company, ill he became vicious. He seldom prayed, which exposed him to Temptations. But now he thanks God, that he is sensible of his Sins; and that, what Sin he most delighted in, is now most hated. He said also, that he prays the Lord would make him heartily sorry; that he cannot remember many Sins, which he hath committed; but he hoped for Forgiveness for them all, and that thereupon he was willing to Die. I hope he was penitent. XI. Matthew Jones , Condemned for Felony. Aged 27 Years; he had been four Years in the present King's Service , but left it; so being idle, he fell into vicious Courses, namely, Sabbathbreaking, Swearing, Robbing, and excessive Love of Women. XII. Elizabeth Davies , Condemned for Felony; aged 19 Years. She was born 100 Miles from London. She lived one Year and half at Uxbridge , as a Servant , and one Year in London . She much lamented her evil Life. I ask'd her as a dying Person, upon the hopes of her Salvation. Whether she had any hand in the Murthering the old Man, whom she, with others robb'd. She protested that she had no hand in it, nor gave any consent to it; yet she repents, that she made not that Murther known, after she heard of it; and said, that she verily believes, the other Persons, which joined in the Robbery, did two days after murther him. William Jones , Condemned for Felony, in Robbing Mr. Salter. He much lamented the course of his evil Life, was very reverent in all the Parts of God's Worship; and so far as I can apprehend, was truly penitent. On Wednesday the 26th of the same Month, seven of the Condemned Criminals were conveyed to Tyburn , viz. Isaac Turner in a Sledge, John Barber , John Andrews , Elizabeth Davies , Henry Tickler , Thomas Smith , and William Jones , alias Goodwin ; the last of which was conveyed in a Coach, the former in Carts; being al, Tied up to the Gallows, the Ordinary, and another Ministerl came to their assistance, in their way to Eternity; first advising, and earnestly admonishing of them to be very serious, and to endeavour to confess their Sin, and former Misbehaviours, with a free and penitent Heart before God, as ever they expected to receive Mercy and Forgiveness at the hands of Almighty God; To which Barber, Jones, Turner and Smith, gave great Attention, and acknowledged themselves guilty of great Enormities, and that they had been very wicked Men; but now they hoped that God had throughly sanctified them, and would now seal a Pardon of his Love to them, in and through the Blood of Christ, b the Merits of which. they hoped to be saved; this they repted with great penitency, weeping and lamenting their dismal End; desiring all Persons to take warning by this their shameful Death. Elizabeth Davies was not so sensible as was expected; the Ministers took great pains with her, desiring her to confess before God, Angels and Men; if she were concerned in the Murthe of Thomas Pickering whose House she robb'd in the Mint in Southwark ; she gave a slight answer at first, as she had done before in the time since her Condemnation; she confest that she was consenting to the Robbery, but that she knew nothing of the Murther; but this was expest with a great trembliug and fainness in speaking (as was observed) which gave great suspicion of some farther guilt, that lay upon her Mind: So the Matter was prest very close upon her, and Death beginning to apprach nearer and nearer; at last she told the Ordinary, that truly she was in the House when the Murther was done; but withal she said she did not lay her Hands upon the old Man, but gave consent that he should be tied, which was done by a Man that was with her whose name was Jacob, who is since fled for it; and for ought she knew, he night murther the laid Peters: This was all that could be got from her, as to the Murther, &c. John Andrews died in the Profession of the Roman Church and would give no Attention to the Prayers and Instructions of the Ministers, but read in a Popish Book; and prayed silently to himself, &c. Tickler was penitent. Then a Psalm was sung, and the Ordinary having prayed with them, the Cart being drawn away, they were all turn'd off. Samuel Smith , Ordinary July 26. 1693. ADVERTISEMENT. JOhn Barber and William Jones , alias Goodwin , having left each of them a Paper with the Ordinary; wherein is contained a very Exact and Particular Relation, of their Conversations unto the time of this their unfortunate Exit. These are to give Notice, That they will be published in Print within a day or two. LONDON. Printed for E. Mallet, at Sir Edmundbury Godfrey's Head, near Fleet-Bridge. 1693.

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A True ACCOUNT of the BEHAVIOUR OF Thomas Randal , Who was Executed at STONE-BRIDGE , For Killing the QUAKER, On Wednesday the 29January1695/6. On the Lord's Day, after the Condemnation of the Criminals, the Ordinary Preacht on this Text. viz. PSAL. xc. Vers. II. Who knows the power of thy Anger? The Doctrinal Observation. THO God's Anger be infinite in it self, and be the Declarations of his just displeasure against Sin and Sinners, yet it is no otherwise feareo, than as it works upon Mens Hearts, to amend the miscarriages of their Lives, and as it forms them to Reverential sincere Obedience to his sacred Laws. In treating of this Observation, I shall shew these Particulars. 1. What is Anger properly in God. 2. In what respects God's Anger is declared in the Severity of it. 3. How Mens Presumption declares it self, in provoking God's Anger against themselves. 4. What is the difference 'twixt shavish Consternations at the penal effects of God's Anger, which vanish without any Impression of Reformation, and the genuine Fear of holy Persons. 5. From the whole Discourse, I shall set down some Rules and Motives to the Condemned, how they may not fall under the stroke of God's Severity. First. What is Anger in God? It is not an Impotent Passion, as in Men, but an holy, well regulated Declaration of his Hatred against Sins in the just punishment of Sinners. This is without any disturbance of his Essential Blessedness, in the serene Injoyment of himself, and without any Injuriousness towards Men. 2ly. Tho God be infinitely arm'd with Power to destroy Sinners, yet he stirs not up his whole displeasure till Sinners despise the Riches of his Mercy and Goodness, design'd to lead them to Repentance and Amendment. Men by hardning their Hearts in an obstinate Course of Sinning, fit themselves for eternal Destruction. Thus final wilful Inpentiency lifts up its Head above all other Impieties, triumphing as it were over the Mercy and Goodness of God. Such know not the Power of his Anger, who by an insensible Security plung their Souls in sensual Pleasures, till God's Justice suspend all Tenderness, and Triumph in their Destruction. Second Head. God's Anger in the Severity of it is declared in three Respects, 1. In wounding the Consciences of the most insolent audacious Sinners, when they most bless themselves in their Impieties, as presuming that they shall defeat the stroke of Vindictive Justice. 2. In Punishing Sin with Sin, with Blindness of Mind, Hardness of Heart, desperate Obstupifaction in the Conscience. This is not only an assuring Pledge of Eternal Torments, but the saddest Anticipation of them, as Sealing up inpenitent Sinners to the day of Wrath. 3. By punishing Sinners beyond the Grave, in subjecting them under an infinite and eternal weight of Wrath, ever coming and abiding, as the Curse on all incorrigible Sinners: The Hell of Hell being the perfect Consummation of their Wickedness. Yet these dreadful effects of Divine Anger, tho infinite in it self, and eternal in those Punishments which it inflicts, makes little or no Impression on Mens Minds, Hearts, and Conversations, to awaken them to Repentance and Reformation. Third Head. How Mens Presumption declares it self, in provoking Gods Anger against themselves. O consider the Power of God's Anger in time, lest he tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver you. The stoutest Sinners have neither power nor fortitude of Mind to bear up under, much less to grapple with ahe wrathful Indignation of the Almighty. What is this? It is not only God's Anger breaking forth into a flame of Wrath, but the utter loathing and Abhoring of the perverse Sinner, in the utter Rejection of him, so as to leave him justly to himself in filling up the measure of his Iniquities, till he be ripe for Destruction. Is it any wonder, if the utmost severity of the Lord, take hold on such, who strengthen themselves in their Wickedness, yet are Impudent and Shameless, in sporting with those very Thunderbolts, which strike others dead, as Monuments of God's fiery Indignation? who is able to abide the day of the Lord's Wrath? Yet Presumptuous Sinners treasure it up, as If they were covetous to intaile Damnation on themselves. Let such consider, that Holy Persons dread the excellency of God's purity, when he comes to Search and Try the most innocent passages of their Lives; to refine them in their Conversations. Here argue thus: What Fearfulness will surprize all Hypocrites, to whom the just Lord arm'd with Fury, will not be a resining, but a consuming Fire, in the utmost Efforts of his vindictive Wrath to all eternity. Fourth Head. I shall to undeceive Hypocrites, state the difference 'twixt slavish Consternations, at the penal effects of God's Anger, which vanish without-any Impression of Reformation, and the genuine fear of holy Persons. 1. A true Penitent is troubled at the very remembrance of God's Holiness, as being vile in his own account, when he is most exact in his Obedience. 2ly. He grieves for the least Offence of God, even when he hath sealed his pardon, and is pacified towards him. 3ly. The true fear of God, is a settled Reverential Observance of him, which over rules a Saint. to a perfect hatred of the least Sin; it maintains an holy strict Discipline, in mortifying the inordinate Lustings of the Heart. 4ly. A real Penitent cannot enjoy himself with any Peace of Mind, unless he devote himself to serve the Lord in Reverential Love of him, for his Divine Excellency and Perfections: Thus the true fear of the Lord flows from Love, and is guarded by an holy humble Wariness, not to displease God by the least Remisness in any Circumstance of his Duty. The Conclusion was thus directed to the Condemned: You have heard how God Arms his Justice with Severity against Sin and Sinners. Yet wilful Sinners, had thepd of Mercy depart from them, they denot the knowledge of his ways: These are alway grievous to them; they mock at his fear, and harden their Hearts against him: But are they strong enough to conflict with Omnipotency, to escape God's Vengeance is impossible, and to bear it is intolerable. The Anger of Man may be appeased but when God's longsuffering is abused, by rurning theGrace intogious excesses in sinning whatGod's Wrath, or rescue the Sinner from that Destruction, which he hath wilfully brought upon himself. Would you be fortified against the King of Terof God that he would unite your Hearts to tear his Holiness, rather than the penal effects of Sin: such a fear of God would quite disarm Death of its It would turn it again't it self, making Death to be fallowed up in a victorious Triumph. Repent that you have not seared to sin against God's Mercy and Goodness, which should have prevailed on you, to the Reformation of you Hearts and lives. Thus you will not be over fond to have your Lives spared, but will encounter Death with an holy Courage. Having apart in the first Resurrection, as dead to the love of sin and being quickned by the Spirit of Sanctification to heavenly Qualification; you shall under the sharpest Agonies of dying triumph over them, yea, you shall trample under your Feet all the Powers of Hell, as exalted to Thrones of Glory in Celeltial Blessedness, through all the Ages of Eternity. I proceed to give an Account of Three Condemned Criminals, at the Sessions in the Old Baily , on Saturday the18January. I Preacht twice on the Lord's Day, yet Randal was very insensible of his barbarous Crime, and did not attend to the Sermons nor Prayers, with any Relenting. On the Monday I visited him, and another Criminal Con- demn'd with him, both were far from any serious Behaviour in my Praying with them. On Tuesday I visited them, another Minister assisting me, he endeavour'd to make Randal sensible of Murthering Mr. Levens, yet he utterly deny'd it, and affirm'd that he knew nothing of it. On Wednesday in the Afternoon, I took him aside, and for a considerable time endeavour'd to perswade him, no longer Achietically to deny the Crime; but he stood out in the denial of it, whereupon I read to him, what was sworn against him at his Tryal, and that the Jury was fully convinced in their Conciences that the was guilty. Which they declared, when they gave their Verdict. He reply'd, That he did not matter that, being cicar in his own Conference. Then I told him, that he obstructed any Rationd Hopes of his Salvation, and that all Persons who read the Book of Tryals, whom I met with believ'd him to be guilty. I pray'd, that God would work him to a free and full acknowledgment of his Crime, and grant him Repentance for it. Yet he deny'd it, and said, That he was resolved to to so at the time of his Death. I told him of a Person who Murther'd his Wife, and deny'd it several times at the place of Execution, wishing Damnation on himself, if he knew any thing of it. After I had pray'd thrice, that God would perswade him to declare the Truth; I told him, If I went out of the Cart any more, he would be presently Executed, and then he could not be Saved, dying in his Atheistical Impenitency. At last he call'd me back and said, I Murthered my Wife with a Pistol, and shot her in the Head; but let not the People know it, I said your self shall declare, that you Murthered her. Then he said, All you that behold me pray for me, that God would Pardon my great Provocation of hiin denying my Crime against my Conscience; for had Iwith a Lye in my Mouth, I had been damned. This Account some what startled Randal, and altred his Countenance; then I prayagain, that God would not leave him to dye in so barbarousa Crime. but to consess it, and to Repent of his former Obstinacy. After this he said not any word by way of reply: Then I told him, that he ought to consider of whatsoever I had said, and I hoped that he would confess the Crime before he dy'd. He said, that he had lived in much Sinning, but would not acknowledge any particular. In Richardalias Skinney Dick, Aged 20 Years or thereabout is Condemned for picking the Pocket of Mr. John Knight , and taking from him a Watch, value Nine Pounds; he deny'd it, but Mr. Knight was very positive in his Evidence; and thefound him guilty. He had been an old Offender, and deny'd not that formerly he was guilty of such an Offence. Tarrant liv'd with his Father in the Country, and kept him to Comb Wool But he was not Obedient to his Father, as he ought; so he left him some years since. And he led an idle Life, which he said laid him open to sinful Courses, such as Sabbath-breaking, omitting of Prayer, that he was guilty of Swearing, and wisht sometimes in his Passion Damnation to others. He relented that he had not served God; but now he prays that God would make him sensible of all his Sins, for said he Christ affirms, that for every idle Word, we must give an account in the day Judgment; and the least Sin will damn a Man without Repentance. III. Anne Walters , Condemned for Picking the Pocket of one Richard Clark , taking from him two Guineas, and 20 Shillings in Mony numbred. Two Guineas and six Shillings were found in her Mouth, which Mr. Clark said was his Mony, whereupon the Jury brought her in guilty. She did not utterly deny the Fact. She confest that her Life had been bad, as to Sabbath-breaking, and not regarding to pray that God would keep her from Sinning. She was known to have been an ill Liver, and could not call any body to her Reputation at her Tryal. She was little sensible of the state of her Soul, as to the future Judgment of God. On Wednesday the 29January; Thomas Randal who killed Roger Levens the Quaker , was put into a Cart and conveyed by the Deceased's Door at White-Chappel , and from thence to the Place of his Execution at Stone-bridge by Kingsland , where he is to hang in Irons, on a Gibbet, till his Body be consumed. He did confess that he was at the Marshalsea with Lock and Green but denied that he never spoke any such Words, that he did kill the Quaker: he acknowledged that he did say to the Serjeant when he was Taken, that he was a Dead Man, and that he had been a very wicked Sinner, and had been Guilty of all manner of Sins in general; (except that of Murder) He owned a Burglary that he committed at Linton , near Saffron Walden in Essex ; but would not confess any of his Accomplices. He said that Hunt and he had been in many Robberies. The Worthy Sheriffs did exhort him with Spiritual Council, that he should make an Ingenious Confession, and not to perfist in his Obstinacy, and Dye with a Lye in his Mouth, but to have regard to his precious soul; it wrought nothing upon him, his Heart being so hardened, he would not discover any thing of the Murder; nor any of the Persons that was with him at the time; but hoped that he had done his Work with God-Almighty. Then Mr, Ordinary pressed him, and told him that Confession was the first step to Repentance; and without that he could hardly make his Peace with God; but it did avail nothing with him, he still persisting in the same, till the Cart Drew away; He was turned off. This is all the Account I can give of this Sessions. January29. Sam. Smith , Ordinary .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and dying Words of the Six Malefactors, who were Executed on Monday the 1st of this Instant February, at Tyburn. AT the KING’S Commission of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, and Goal Delivery, of Newgate, Held (before the Right Hon. Sir George Merttins , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London , the Lord Chief Baron Eyre, Mr. Justice Dormer, Mr. Serjeant Raby, and several of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, for the City of London and county of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday being the 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th of January last, in the eleventh Year of His Majesty’s Reign; Nine Men were Convicted of Capital Offences, and receiv’d Sentence of Death accordingly; two of whom we hear are Reprieved, in order for Transportation, viz. John Map , and Richard Blackburn and the third to have his Majesty’s free Pardon, viz. Alexander Warren . After Sentence pass’d, and they return’d to the Condemn’d Hold, they all appear’d seemingly easy under their then unhappy Circumstance; all, and severally, owning the Justice of their Sentence, by a frank Acknowledgment of those Crimes for which they were shortly to suffer in the Loss of their Lives, except John Hewlet , who in great Resentment and Passion, always charg’d the Prosecutor’s Evidence with horrid Perjury; alledging his Innocence (as to the Murder of Joseph Candy ) to be the same as of a Person’s who had never seen him. At several Times they had private Instructions in the Condemn’d Hold, on Account of Two or Three whomillness prevented from coming to Chappel. On the Sunday after Condemnation they were admonish’d from the Words of God spoken by the Prophet Isaiah, recorded in the 55 Chapter and the 7th Verse. Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and let him turn into the Lord for be will have Mercy upon him, and to our God for he will abundantly pardon him. From which Words we first shew’d the Nature and Extent of a true return unto God (or in other Words) a sincere Repentance. 2dly, shew’d the manner of the Performance of it to render it acceptable to God. 3dly, We brought to their View the grand Motives and Encouragements for then gaging in this great, but advantagesous (and indeed) necessary Work and for our Conclusion of the Whole we left them with these ops, that whereas (they by an ill conduct of Life had brought them selves to that sad Pass, tha human Life had so far taken Cognzance of their Crimes, that nthing can satisfie it but the loss of their mortal Lives) they still h a Aylu a anctuary to fly unto, to escape the Death of the im and better Part, of them, as long as the Words of the Text, with t th Sheep, the lost Piece of Money, and the returning P stand upon Record in Sacred Writing; not to mention the Penitent Thief on the Cross, or those who had loiter’d and idled away eleven Hours of the Day, and receiv’d a Prmium equal with those who had born the Burden and Heat of it. On the Sunday before the Execution, we instructed them from the Words of the Royal Psalmist, in his 7th Psalm, and the 12th Verse. God is a Righteous Judge, Strong and patient, and God is provoked every Day. From these Words, we first prov’d the Existence of a God from concurrent Texts of sacred Scripture, and that this God will be our Judge. 2dly, We consider’d separately the several Attributes the Prophet gives unto our Judge, that he is a righteous and Just Judge; that he is a strong and powerful Judge. From the Consideration of which, we inferr’d the Madness, Ingratitude, and inexcusableness of the persevering hardned Sinner, letting them know for a farewell, that if the Justice and Power of God do not Awe, nor his Patience and long Suffering lead Men to Repentance, they can expect nothing less than the Experience of that Anathema subsequent to my Text. If a Man will not turn, God will whet his Sword, be hath bent his Bow and made it ready, he hath prepared for him the Instruments of Death, he ordained his Arrows against the Persecutors; or in the Languate of the Gospel; Indignation and Wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, upon every Soul of Man that doth Evil, upon the Jew first, and also of the Gentile. The Account of these Persons under Sentence of Death. JOHN HEWLET , OF THE Parish of St Andrew’s Holborn , was Indicted for the Murder of Joseph Candy , by giving him with a Staff, a mortal Bruise on the Heat, on the 26th of December last, of which he instantly Died; upon hearing the Evidence for the Deceas’d and he having nothing material to urge in his own Defence, but his bare Denial of the Fact; the Jury in Strength of the Circumstances, convicted him of that capital Offence, and he was Sentenc’d accordingly. When come into the Condemn’d Hold, he was there visited the Night following his Condemnation, on the Score of his Inability of coming to Chappel; where, and when, he (when being show’d the Crimson Nature of Murder, with the several aggravating Circumstances of it) regardless of the Monitor and Admonition, gave Reins to his Passion, and in it inveigh’d against the Evidences to such a thoughtless Degree, that he wish'd God would revenge the wrong done to him, by some signal a terrible Judgment upon them; and in case that did fail, he hop'd that after Death he should be able to come and render them a Visit to revenge himself of them by Apparition. He was born in the City of Coventry in Warwickshire , Son of Richard Hewlet , Butcher of the same: Being furnish’d with a competency of Learning for a Trade, his Father bound him an Apprentice to a Butcher near Leicester , where being weary of' the Yoke of Serviude, and able in Stature and Strength to serve his Crown and Country; he thought fit to exchange his Employ, before the Expiration of his Time, for a Millirary one, and so enters into the first Regiment of His Majesty's Foot Guards , which was then engag’d in' the Service with his late Gracious Majesty King William, in Brabant and Flanders , where in the Battle sought between the Allies and the French at Steenkirque, in which his Colonel Robinson, then Commander of his Company, was Shot dead; he receiv'd a final Shot in his Neck, and another in his Groin, which he made appear by visibly exposing of them. Another Wound he receiv'd in his Head in the Affair of London, which fractur’d the Skll, and laid him under a Necessity, of its being Trapan’d, to which (as he said) he ow’d the weakness of his Brain, insomuch, that upon the least Ruffle or Disorder o Mind, or taking the finallest Quantity of Liquors, he become a Subject to Passion, event to the Mastery of his Reason. And being asked whether it might not be probable that he should commit a Crime of that Nature for which he Died, in one of those Extasies, reply’d No 1 God knows me to be Innocent, but God forgive me, I was in Drink that Night, but however I saw a Man strike the Deceas’d on the Head with a Staff but he did not think it proper to make mention of his Name. After he had compreated seventeen Campaigns in Flanders and Spain , return’d too England , and at the Peace concluded in Her late most Gracious Majesty’s Reigns was discharg’d; then enter’d into a Gentleman’s Service , where he chane’d to Marry with his Countrywoman, by whom he had Nine Children tho’ he had surviv’d them all. And moreover he said, what the greatest additional to my Suffering is, that my Wife is now at the Point of Death, and of have too much Reason to charge my self with the hast’ing of it, by my rough and unfaithful dealing with her. A night or two before his Exclude on came a Person, who’tis suppos’d was an Evidence against him at his Tryal; tho’ the Man came to visit him in the Dress of a Friends, and offer’d to serve him in his Powers, he did not forbear to treat him with very unbecoming Language; ay even to threaten him with Murder if Possibly he could have access to him; in one Word, his whole Behaviour whilst under Sentence. (till the Saturday next preceding his Execution) was little else but of a Person Destrious; expressing little or no Concerts for any thing but the leaving of his Wife, and some few old Acquaintances he had in Warwickshire. On the Saturday being reminded of the near approach of his. Suffering he then began to have a Sence of it, and a Concern what might be the Consequence of it; being admonished to prepare for the reception of the Blessed Sacrament; he coolloy own’d he had been a very great Sinner, and hoped that would be no bar to his admittance to the Fable; but being inform’d would not, he express’d his Joy at it, ad said he would contribute his utinost to a Preparationfor it. JOSEPH PICKEN , was Indicted for assaulting Charles Cooper , on the Highway, between Highgate and Finchley Common , putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Knife, a Fork, and a Pair of Scissrs, value 2s. and 6d. one Carolus, a half Guinea, and 56 s. and.6d. in Silver, on the 19th of December, 1724. This Person was a young Man, about the Age of 24, born in the Parish of St. James's Clerkenwell , his Father by Trade a Taylor, who died when he was about 4 or 5 Years of Age, put a Stop to the Course of Learning his Father design'd he should have; and so the care of him lying on the Shoulders of his Mother, then a Widow: However she qualified him with a Sufficiency of Literature for an Employ she design'd him for, and when done puts him an Apprentice to a Vintner near Billingsgate , where he servd’ his Time. Whence he removed to Windsor , Married, and Rented the Tap in the Mermaid Inn , but through some Mismanagement, in a small Time, contracted a Debt of 30 Pounds; and finding himself in no promising Capacity of Satisfying of it, but that Things were going backward with him, he consults with his Wife what Measures he might take to retrieve himself, who told him in plain Words, that she knew no other way for him than to go on the Highway, or some such Business. This dispute happen’d on the Sunday between them, on the Monday Mr. Picken, puts his Wife's Advice into Practice, leaves her with her Mother who had hired a Lodging for themselves, when he was oblig'd to lie on the Floor by them, and that (as he said) for three Years last past . So away he comes from them, and finds out Mr. Packer who entering into a first Covenant one with the other, fally'd out on, the Highway, three Days in that Week they committed the Fact for Which they died. This Joseph Picke said, he never engaged in any Affair of that Nature for Which he suffer’d, till that Week wherein he was taken . He Own’d they met with Success in all their Enterprizes,’till their return to London. On Saturday Night, he lay in a very weak Condition in the Condermn'd Hold, and charg'd his Wife with all the Misfortunes that befell him since Marriage, but especially with her manifest ingratitude in deferting, of him when he laid under such black, Circumstances . He appear’d seemingly a Penitent, and forgave his Wife the injuries she had done him, and To prepar'd himself for the reception of the Holy Sacrament. THOMAS PACKER , Son of George Packer , Shoemaker , in Buthrball Lane, aged 21, was indicted for assaulting,on the Highway Charles Cooper , in Company with Joseph Picken , was convicted and sentenced accordingly. His Behaviour since, even to Execution, was becoming a Person under his melancholy Circumstances; he said his Father took care to send him to School in order to, qualifie him for a Trade, which he attain’d to thence he put him an Apprentice to a Vintner at the Ship Tavern in Greenwich , with whom he did not think fit to serve his Term of Years, because as he urg'd a faithful Servitude with him could;not entitle him to the Freedom of the City of London; upon which he apply’d himself to his Father for a remove, who went to his Master and consulted him what Meaies proper to take for to make his Son easy: The Master consented that this Thomas Packer should be turn’d over to another; accordingly his Father made enquiry for another Master, and happen’d on the Master of the of r Tavern near Red-Lion-Square , with whom he compleated his Time, and then going from Place to Place, fixing no where, he happen’d into the Conversation of a Woman with whom he married, and who (as he said) is now Pregnant, which seem'd a great Addition to his unhappy Suffering. On the Sunday Night being admonished privately in the Closet, he, with great Marks of Composedness and Gratitude, return’d Thanks for all the good Offers done him, and said he would endeavour to follow our Directions. He deny'd that he ever was concern’d in any Fact before Picken and himself engag'd that Week they were taken. EDWARD PAWLITT alias JOHNSON , was Indicted for privately stealing a Pocket value 2d. one Guinea, 4s. a pair of Scislars, two Keys, and a pair of silk Gloves, on the 27th of December last, and was found guilty to the value of 10d. He was a second time Indicted for returning from Transportation before the expiration of 7 Years, to which he pleaded Guilty, and for which he suffered Death. He said he was the Son of a Gentleman, and born in Water-lane , Fleet-street ; that his Father dying when he was about 5 or 6 Years old, put a stop to that liberal Education design’d him; but having learn'd to Read and Write, he engag'd himself in the Sea Service , in the Affairs of the then Sir George Bing (now Lard Torrington) up the Mediterranean , and Sir John Norris up the Baltick , on board two several Men of War. Tired with that way of Life he married, about 4 Year ago and to support himself and Wife betook him to indirect Practices, for one of which he was sentenced to Transportation about 2 Yeats agone. He charg'd his Father-in-law, Mr. Lewin, with being the chief Instrument of his being sent away, pursuant to his Sentence, for (as he said) he had had the remission of it had not he violently inerpos'd at that Juncture. His Behaviour under Sentence became a dying Man, and he own'd himself a Member (tho’ an unworthy one) of the Church of England, that he dy’d in Charity with all the World, and begg’d that God would forgive the Sins and great Mistakes of his past Life: His Mother made daily Visits to him, and show’d the tender Expressions of a Parent to him under Sentence. THOMAS BRADLEY of Stepney , was Indicted for assaulting Margaret Cook on the Highway, putting her in Fear, and taking from her a Riding-Hood, the Goods of Jane Huckle , value 25s. He was a Lad about 19 Years of Age, born and brought up at Leverpool , where his Father was a kind of an Officer in his Majesty’s Custom-House; after he had learn’d to Read and Writer he was put to a Seafaring Business in which he continued till discharg’d; and being destitute of Money and out of Employ, betook himself to this Way of Life which brought him to his Death. He confess’d he had robb’d once before, but could not be preva’d upon to particularize either in Person Time, or Place; he own’d himself a Member of our Communion, and being mov’d to be ingenious in his Confession, reply’d he would say no more, to expose himself and his surviving Relations. He was a single Man, and said his greatest Grief was the Concern his Parents would conceive at his shameful Exit; but being admonish’d to decline such Thoughts, as foreign to the great Work he was engag’d in, he reply’d I’ll think no more (if possible ) of them, but will endeavour to pursue your Instructions, which in all appearance he did. WILLIAM LIPSAT , of St. Giles’s in the Fields , was Indicted for stealing, in the House of Robert Kelway , 57 Guineas and half, 25 Caro ls’s, 5 Jacobus's, 3 Moidores, 6 Pieces of Silver value 12 s. a silver Buckle set with Stones, and 2 Purses value 12d. He was a Lad of the Age of 19, and said he was born in Dublin , where his Father now lives, and that his Parents took care to give him a moderate Education, and sent him over to England to his Uncle at Stockton in Worcestershire , with whom he as tenderly ’d as under the Wing of his Parents; but taking some Disgust, or curious to try his Adventures in our Metropolis, up he comes and engages in Mr. Kelway‘s Service , and there having repeated Letters from his Father to come to Dublin, he resolv’d upon the answering his Request; but finding himself capacitated thro' defect of Coin, and knowing where such a Quantity was to be had that would make his Journey easy, and his Arrival welcome, he could not withstand a Temptation to do that for which he died. He gave us all the Characteristicks of a sincere Penitent both in Publick and Private, and hoped (as he was an unworthy Member of the Church of England, and bad forfeited the Favour of his God by repeated Violations of his sacred Laws) that 'twas, not too late for his Restoration, and resolv'd nothing should be wanting in him to obtain it, and so in good earnest prepared to meet with Death, and enjoy an everlasting Life. On the Morning of Execution they behav'd like Men under expectation of their near approaching and great Change; Mr. Hewlett the Watchman (he indeed) appear’d somewhat incompos’d in look, but we must refer the Reader to the reason of it; after all the Service ended in the Chapel, they had Directions for their Behaviour in the Way to and at the Tree. When come there, they all shock’d with the Sight of the tragical Scene they were about to act, appeared like Men dispirited, every part of their Bodies being in a sort of trembling Motion; but Edward Pawlitt , when the Executioner came to the Office of tying his Hands, resisted with violence, but was obliged to yield to him, after which, when joyn’d along with the rest in a Posture for taking a step into another World, he began to be a little more calm, and compos’d himself to Prayer and Ejaculation by himself, for which he requested some interval of Time in our Service. Hewlett the Watchman, as at his Tryal, and in the Prison, so at the Tree, deny’d the Murder of the Man for which he died, and with the solemn Manner of taking our Book and kissing of it, after his asseveration, adding that he never had reason, or did conceive Malice or Prejudice against the Person deceas’d, or gave him any Blow to his Knowledge in his Life time: The other five own’d their Sentence and Execution to be just, and indeed Hewlett did ingeniously confess that he had committed other Crimes (tho’ innocent of that) which deserv’d Death; then they all commended their Souls into the Hands of god, begging to receive that Mercy in Heaven they could not meet with on Earth, and after singing some part of the Lamentation of a Sinner they were dismiss’d, and left this World with moving Requests for a better. This is the Account given by JAMES WAGSTAFF , who officiated for T. PURNEY, Ordinary and Chaplain. 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THE CONFESSION AND EXECUTION Of the Five Prisoners that suffered at TYBURN On Wednesday the 19th of Decemb. 1677. VIZ. Margaret Riggs , alias Grover , William Longman . { John Ruddocke , Henry Payne , and Elizabeth Hewet . WITH An Account of their penitent Behaviour after their Condemnation, and substance of their last Speeches at the place of Execution. Published for a Warning-piece to all others to avoid the lewd Courses which brought them to this Ignominious End. The last Speeches, Confession, and Execution of the Prisoners, December 19 1677. DEath in its own nature is very affrighting to Man, the King of Terrours, much more when he comes attended with shameful and ignominious Circumstances; when Persons consider that they have hastened his approach by the Errours of their lives, and are justly cut off for their Crimes. Oh! how sad is it, when poor Souls are themselves the occasion of their being thrust out of this world by untimely Violence, and yet are not at all fitted or prepared for the next. If they look down to Earth, there is nothing but Justice and Vengeance ready to pursue them; and if they look up to Heaven, they cannot but conclude that too pure a place for such un- clean Creatures to enter into, whom the Earth it self would no longer entertain. Yet so lamentably do the Delusions of Satan, and Witchcrafts of Sin blinde the eyes of these Malefactors, that they rarely reflect on these things till it be too late; nor will be warned by the frequent Examples of their wretched Fellow. Criminals, to leave off their wicked Courses, till they are precipitated in- to the same Gulf of Misery. Of this, the Five Persons that this day suffered were deplorable instances. After their Condemnation many charitable Di- vines went to visit them, besides the most diligent and careful endeavours of Mr. Or- dinary, who, well knowing the weight of his Office, takes care on all occasions to discharge a good Conscience therein, by u- sing all means to make them sensible of their sad Condition, and prepare them for their terrible Change. The poor Souls appeared as ignorant and unacquainted with the Principles of Chri- stian Religion, except only some bare empty notional words, as Heathens. True it is, they profest themselves Christians, and that they hop'd to be saved by the Mercies of God; but the odious nature of Sin, the ne- cessity of a Saviour, the terms of a New Co- venant, the nature of Repentance, Faith, and other Evangelical Graces, they were wholly strangers to: But by the pains of these Ministers, God was pleased to give them a taste of these precious and most im- portant Truths, though 'tis feared, by their careless insensible Carriage, some of them still were more solicitous to get a Reprieve than to get Grace, and minded more to save their Lives for a few moments, than their Souls to eternity. So hard it is when Per- sons have gone on all their lives, hardening their hearts in wickedness, to mollified on a sudden, though summon'd to Repentance by a present and unavoidable Death. One of these persons was heretofore Con- demned, and now justly brought to suffer. Another about two years since was Con- victed and received Sentence of Death, but obtaining a Reprieve, after long lying in Newgate, obtain'd his Liberty by the Gene- ral Pardon; but was now brought in for stealing a parcel of Swords. Another was by trade a Sawyer, and had lived neer Islington: he had formerly been burnt in the hand, and several times in Goal; and having lately follow'd the Foot-Pad, was Condemn'd for a Robbery on the Highway. Mrs. Riggs was notoriously infamous; several of her Children had been executed, and she a year or two ago transported for stealing Silks; but returning before her time, was now again Convicted of stealing, and call'd to her former Judgement. She caus'd her Coffin to be made & brought into the Prison to her; and we wish that she had provided for her Soul as well as for her Carcass. The other woman was Convicted about a year and a half since, and upon the General Pardon gave Bail to transport her self within such a time; but never did it, but fell to her old wicked Courses, in which being now taken, she was Condemned. There was another woman received Sentence to be Burnt; but she alleadging her self to be quick with Childe, which a Jury of Matrons likewise affirmed, that the Innocent Babe might not perish with the Guilty Mother, Execution for the present in suspendid. The day before their Execution four Ministers were to visit them, and bestowed much pious pains both in Exhortation and Prayer with them, pressing them to Repent, and Confess their Sins, and give Glory to God. To whom one of them was so hardy ('tis said) as to declare, That she never in her life, that she could remember, ever felt any Convictions or Checks of Conscience for her wickedness, but now desired a longer space, promising amendment, Etc. But they desired her not to flatter her self with any such hopes, but rather instantly to set upon the Work with all her might, and improve those few minutes she had allowed her, rather than vainly to expect longer time, and mis-spend the present. Mrs. Riggs Confest she had been a notorious sinner all her days, and that she had been an occasion of bringing many poor wretches to untimely Ends, for which she exprest much sorrow; but said, for her own part she did confess she deserved to die, and had long look'd for it, and desired the Ministers to pray for her. In the Cart they behaved themselves very penitently, weeping and wringing their hands, as likewise at the place of Execution; but said little, save onely, Desiring all people to take Example by them, and to remember this, That if they themselves had took warning when others of their Acquaintance, under the same Circumstances, with their dying breath heartily advised them to it, they might have prevented this shameful untimely Death which now they were to suffer. And so after Prayers and religious Offices usual on such occasions. surrendred their Souls to the Mercies of God, and their Bodies to Execution.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, Of the TEN MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN On Monday the 11th of FEBRUARY, 1751. BEING THE Third EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble Francis Cokayne , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER III. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.L. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER and TERMINER, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honourable FRANCIS COKAYNE , Esq ; Lord Mayor of the City of London , the Lord Chief Baron PARKER, Sir MICHAEL FORSTER , Knt. Sir THOMAS BIRCH , Knt. RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of OYER and TERMINER, for the City of London, and Justices of Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City, and County of Middlesex, at Justice Hall, in the Old Bailey , on Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, Friday the 18th, Saturday the 19th, Monday the 21th, of January, in the Twenty-fourth Year of his Majesty's Reign, HUGH DUNN , JAMES SULLIVAN , THOMAS APPLEGATE , MICHAEL SOSS , JAMES FARRIS , WILLIAM VINCENT , DANIEL DAVIS , ANTONY WESTLEY , THOMAS CLEMENTS , EDWARD SMITH , JAMES FIELD , RICHARD PARSONS , JOHN HUGHES , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. These unhappy Wretches have behaved with all Decency, and Quietness, and attended divine Service regularly. Field, Dunn, and Sullivan, had a Gentleman of the Romish Persuasion to attend them, being Irish, and bred up in that Way, and of Course never came to Chapel. On Tuesday the 5th Instant, the Report of 13 Malefactors was made by Mr. Recorder to his Majesty, when he was pleased to order the 10 following for Execution, on Monday the 11th Instant,viz. James Sullivan , Thomas Applegate , Michael Soss , William Vincent , Daniel Davis , Antony Westly , Thomas Clements , Edward Smith , James Field , and Richard Parsons . Hugh Dunn , James Farris , and John Hughes , were respited, till his Majesty's Pleasure touching them, shall be further made known . 1. James Field , was indicted, for that he, together with Anthony Whittle , Charles Campbell , and Thomas Pendegraft , on the King's Highway, on David Woodman , did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, 1 pair of Spectacles, Value 2 d. and 13 s. in Money numbered, did steal, take, and carry away, May 24 . 2. Thomas Clements , and Antony Westley , were indicted for breaking, and entering in the Night, the Dwelling-house of John Wilson , and stealing 36 Pair of Shoes, Value 5 l. the Property of the Parish of St. Luke's, 1 Child's Stay and Frock, &c. the Goods of the said John Wilson , July 24 . 4. William Vincent , was indicted, for that he, in Company with Richard Peate , not yet taken, in an open Place, near the King's Highway, on Charles Radford , did make an Assault, and steal from his Person, one Pair of Silver Knee-Buckles, Value 3 s. Nov. 11 . 5. Richard Parsons , otherwise William Parsons , otherwise Richard Wilson , was indicted for returning from Transportation, and being seen at large within this Realm, viz. in the Parish of Hounslow . 6. Jeremiah Sullivan , was indicted for making a false, forged, and counterfeit Letter of Attorney, in the Name of Arthur Murphy , to Sarah Brown , and for publishing the same, with intent to defraud. Sep. 11 . 7, 8. Thomas Applegate , and Michael Soss , were indicted, for that they, in a certain Alley near the King's Highway, on James Spurling , Esq ; did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, and stealing from his Person, 1 Gold Watch, Value 20 l. two Gold Seals, Value 30 s. 1 Gold Chain, Value 40 s. the Goods of the said James Spurling . Nov. 17 . 9. Daniel Davis , was indicted, for that he on the King's Highway, on Thomas Linter , did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, 1 Hat, and 1 Perriwig, Val. 1 s. 6 d. and a Piece of Cloth, called the Cuff of a Coat, did steal, take, and carry away. Jan. 2 . 10. Edward Smith , was indicted, for that he, April 8th, about the Hour of 2 in the Morning, the Dwelling-house of George Pearson , did break, and enter, and steal out thence, 9 Dozen Pair of Woollen Stockings, the Goods of the said George Pearson . 1. WILL. VINCENT , aged 16, was born in the Parish of St. Olaves , in the Borough of Southwark , of Parents who put him to School to learn to read; but through a foolish Indulgence of his Mother, he was too frequently prompted to play the Truant, and the little he then go, has since, for want of Use, been lost, so that he may as well be said to have had no Education. He lived with his Parents, till about 13 Years of Age, but the Neighbours looked upon him as a promising Boy, when he was bound Apprentice to a Fisherman at Horsly-down ; the Boy did not like his present Situation, and complaining to his Father, was by joint Consent of him and his Master, suffered to return Home again. Afterwards he was employed about rigging of Ships in the Yard at Deptford ; which Work he continued at for about the Space of six Months. His Father then got him another Master, and sent him to Sea , in which Employ he remained for about a Twelvemonth longer; during which Time his Father died. About a Year since it was that he was discharged from that Service, and his Master paying what little Wages he had due, to his Mother, at her Request the Lad consented to go Home with her. After a short Space of Time the Money was spent, and she removeing Lodgings, would not suffer him to go along with her, and though, he says, she was in Business, and might have lived tolerably well, she soon after left the Neighbourhood, and being unprovided with either Friends, or Business to get an honest Livelihood by, and he never could see, or hear of her, since, which is above six Months past. About this Time he became acquainted with David Brown , the Evidence against him, who, he says, has been long conversant in the Arts of a Pick-pocket, Street-robber, and House breaker, and betrayed him, and several other unhappy, and unwary Youths, into this wicked and abandoned way of Life, and brought them to Ruin. Many Robberies of diverse Kinds have been committed by him, and in Company with David Brown , but he would not mention more than as follows, viz. Nov. 11th, they met a Gentleman in Tooley street , being Sunday Night, and would have robbed him, but Brown the Evidence fired the Pistol, and shot him in the Side, which alarmed the Watch near at Hand, and they made down to the Water Side, and crossed over to the City. They rambled there some Time, and at last met with the Prosecutor in Catherine-Wheel-Alley , and robbed him, as the Indictment upon which he was convicted sets forth. The Friday after, Vincent, and David Brown and another, met another Gentleman in Tooley-street , and after Menaces and Threats, of blowing his Brains out, and the like, robbed him of 3 s. and 6 d. but some-body looking out of Window frighted the Robbers, and though the Person robbed called out stop Thief, and Murder, they got off, and went to their Lodgings in Rag-Fair . A little while after this, Vincent was walking along somewhere near Rag-Fair , and was met by a Set of Thief-catchers, as they are called, who laid hold of him, and for that Day and Night, kept him in an Alehouse, and the next Day, without going before a Justice, carried him to Clerkenwell- Bridewell , where he was kept for some Time, till the Keeper turned him out; however, the Thief-catchers did not think proper to let him go off so, and before he was got far from the Prison, they took him again, being resolved to make something of him; accordingly they took him then before a certain Justice of Peace, who, without any particular Charge laid against him, committed him to Clerkenwell- Bridewell , for further Examination. 'Twas not long after this, but David Brown was brought into the same Prison, who was so much in Favour, as to be taken before the Justice, in order to be made an Evidence; which being done, he made Information against Vincent, for the Robbery which he suffered for, and answered the End of his being admitted an Evidence; not so much perhaps for the Sake of publick Justice, as for the Sake of the Price of his Life. He was a Youth of a good Disposition naturally, but by Evil Communications his a Manners were corrupted; had he had a Friend to look to his Ways, and to take any Care of him, he might have made a useful Member of Society in Time. But alas! he is no more; and for the Want of proper Care of his being trained up, it may (in this Case more particularly) he said, that his so soon coming to so fatal, and ignominious an End, was entirely owing. He behaved as well as a poor illiterate Boy could be expected to do, and left this Life in Hopes of a better. 2. THOMAS CLEMENTS , aged 20, was born in White-cross-Street , in the Parish of St. Gile's Cripplegate , and lived with his Parents, who taught him to read, till he was about 11 Years old; then he went out to work about a Fortnight, and got his 18 d. a Week. After this he went to School again, and continued till he was bound Apprentice to a Glazier , in St. John's Street , whom he served about a Year and a Half, when he says, having but an indifferent Service, and himself inclining to Uluckiness, and Roguery, his Father thought proper to put him to Sea ; accordingly, having got his Son a Master, he bound him over, and the poor Lad went several Voyages up the Straits , and to Lisbon , and other Places, which took up the Space of about three Years; when he came Home the last Voyage, which was from Holland , upon his Arrival about 12 Months since, he found his Father upon his Sick Bed, who in a short Time after died. The unfortunate Son staying to see the Event of his Father's Illness, lost his Voyage for that Time, or else he might have continued, he says, still going to Sea; but, as it has pleased God to suffer Things to be otherwise ordered for him, he says; he resigns to the Will of Providence, and acknowledges the Justice of suffering for his Crimes. After the Death of his Father, he made his Residence at Home with his Mother, and went out of Days to work for one in Devonshire Square , at Watch Spring-making ; which Art he had learnt of his own Accord, by seeing others working at that Business, and continued so to do for about three Months; when upon some Disgust, Clements, and the Evidence Bisben, agreed to get their own Livelihood no longer by their Hands honestly, and immediately they turned out upon the Lay. And now whatever they laid their Hands on by Day or Night was their own; and though they never got much by the Bargain, yet when once they had begun, could not leave off, till the Law overtook them; and new Clements pays dear for it with his Life, and Bisben will perhaps soon follow in the same Track, being taken again in a Robbery a Night or two after he had given Evidence at the Old Bailey, and was discharged from Clerkenwell Bridewell. And yet all this gives no Warning, seems to have no Manner of Effect, as to Example. Many Robberies he has been concerned in, but no Particulars are mentioned, and though he had Assurance enough to commit, yet was ashamed to own any more than what he could not hide. The Robbery he was convicted for was done by him, Westley, and Bisben the Evidence; they had been walking in Old Street , some Time before, being idle, and having nothing to do, when they saw as they past by, the Shoes in the Window, and came to a Resolution to have them, which they affected, as he said, by this Means; himself threw up a Sash, and went into the Room, where they lay, and handed them out to Bisben and Westley, who waited with a Cloth, which they had stole in their Walks the same Night, wrapped up the Shoes in it, and went off for the present undiscovered. And what was honestly worth 5 l. they afterwards sold to Cordosa a Jew, a noted Receiver of stolen Goods for 1 l. 13 s. A few Days before Clements, &c. got into a Man's House, and stole away undiscovered, a Glass Sconce, a Gilt Frame, and 30 Towels, which he sold also to the same Receiver for a Trifle; for this Purpose too he got in at a Window, and handed them out to his Accomplices, Bisben, and others. In September last, Clements and others broke into a House in the Night, and stole Linnen and Stockings, to a considerable Value, which they immediately the next Day sold to the same Receiver of stolen Goods, Cordosa. He seemed to be a Youth of a gentle Disposition, and acknowledged the Justice of his Sentence, saying, 'twas no more than hehad deserved for a long Time, and hoped Forgiveness through the All sufficient Merits of Christ. 3. ANTHONY WESTLEY , aged 15, was born in St. John's Street , of poor Parents, though honest and industrious, who would have kept him from wicked Ways, would be have been governed, and taken their Directions; he was put to School, and learned to read, but was a very unlucky Boy, and the Seeds of Wickedness were rooted in, and grew up with him from his Cradle. Nothing that he could lay Hands on, but he made his own, and there was no Mischief done in the Neighbourhood, but he was the Doer of it, or had a great Share in it. About his 11th Year, his Father procured him to be bound an Apprentice to a Shoe-maker , but this would not do, for he could hold out no longer than about a Twelvemonth, and in that short Time he had played such Pranks, that his Master was glad to return him back again to his Father, who being a Carpenter by Trade, would now have kept his Son at Home with him, that he might teach him his Trade, and see his Behaviour. The Lad says he did Work with his Father sometimes, but at idle Hours, (as he made too many) he got into Black-guard Company, and among the rest was one Hussey, an old expert Thief, who let him into the Secret of picking of Pockets, and other such Tricks, as belongs to these Wretches, so that now he began to like this Way of Life better than any other, and very rarely it was that he saw his Father, and Work he determined should no longer employ his Hours. Westley and Hussey kept together, and committed various little petty Thefts, till Hussey being removed by Transportation, he became acquainted with the Evidence Bisben, who is also a pretty old Stager, and has had the training of many a Youth to his Ruin. Westley, though so young, owns he has been two Years and upwards concerned this Way, and has committed many a Theft. The stealing wet Linnen, and other Things left in Yards, was his Business for the first Part of his Time; but he would recollect only one, that they got any thing by, and that was, the Evidence Bisben and he, stole a considerable Parcel of Linnen, out of a Yard belonging to the Red Cow in White Chappel , which they sold in Rag Fair , or thereabouts, for much less than its Value. He was as wicked a Youth of his Ears as perhaps ever suffered, and no Admonitions had any Effect upon him, unless while founding in his Ears, and then sometimes a Tear might be strained from his Eyes, but as soon as out of Sight was as unlucky as ever, even to the last; and scarce any Signs of Remorse and Contrition appeared in him, for which his tender Years and Ignorance may with us be pleaded an Excuse; but how hereafter this may be respected, we must leave to the Disposer of all Things. Wesley was one of the Lodgers at a noted Lodging-house in Kingsland Road ; he was an Acquaintance and Accomplice with some of those Boys that were executed in December last, and had been Lodgers there too. He said, it was a House where all those little petty Thieves resorted and carried their Plunder, which the House took off their Hands, allowing them just what they thought proper for their Pains in fetching, carrying, and running the Risque of their lives. He was concerned in divers Thefts and Robberies, and in two of those with Clements before taken Notice of, 'Twas Pity such a little Wretch should come to a Halter, tho' he richly deserved it, he was much fitter for a Rod, which held over him would have made him tremble. His Want of Sense entitled him to no Fears of Danger at a Distance, nor was the Gallows a Terror to him, till he had it before his Eves. 4. THOMAS APPLEGARTH , aged 29, was born at Chatham , and lived with his Parents till about 14 Years of Age, his Father then thought it was Time to turn him out into the World to learn to get a Livelihood, but after trying several, no Trade would please him but that of his Father's, who was a Baker . His Father had him bound Apprentice to himself, and did all he could to perswade him to mind his Business, but even this would not please him long; but after about 12 Months Time he grew tired, and left his Father; this was about 10 Years ago. After this he went a Voyage or two to Dunkirk , and other short Trips, till he was press'd on Board a Man of War , and sent up the Straits , where he continued for 7 Years. At the Conclusion of the War he was discharged from the Service, and lived, he says, with his Mother, till his Money he had got in the Service was spent, and then he got into loose and bad Company, and soon became as bad as any of them. Multitudes of Robberies he has no Doubt been concerned in; but they escape his Memory, except such as others can remind him off. In April last he was apprehended, and made himself an Evidence against three different Persons concerned with him in Robberies, and receiving stolen Goods, and by that Means he then perhaps escaped the Fate he now was condemned to suffer. The one Information was against Joseph Wickes , since transported, for being concerned with himself in robbing a Person of his Shoes Buckles, Hat, and two Handkerchiefs. Another against Benjamin Chamberlayne , since executed, for having been concerned with him in robbing Mr. Abraham Maddocks of a Watch, and other Things. The third was against his old Acquaintance Alexander Manasseh , the Jew, a noted Receiver of stolen Goods, for receiving a Watch from him knowing it to be stolen. A surly, hardened, four Fellow he always appeared to be, and as resolute as wicked; so that the World by his Death has got rid of a dangerous Fellow. His Guilt, and Share in the Robbery; for which he suffered, he was very unwilling to acknowledge, that nobody could imagine him concerned, who stood at the Entrance of the Alley. But, on the contrary, this Post he chose for himself, favours rather of an old Offender than Innocence; because tis usual for the Knowing ones to put the young ones upon the most hazardous Post-and to place themselves where they may the more conveniently get off the Ground, provided any Surprize should happen. This was the Case, and no sooner had they done the Work, but he was at their Heels, and when the Watch was disposed of, ready to receive his Share of the Prize. Applegarth was taken the same Night that Soss was, and upon his Information to the Thief-takers. Soss and Applegarth had lived in one House for some Time, and were both Thieves themselves, and Receivers of stolen Goods, were accounted insolent and abusive Fellows, when they had got the Person, but mere Poltroons in their own Nature, and scarce able to face a Man. He acknowledged he went out with Soss and Brown, with an intent to rob, and that he stood at the Entrance of the Alley, where the Gentleman was robb'd. And whether he suffered justly or no, I leave to any one to determine. 5. MICHAEL SOSS , aged 37, was born in the Parish of Stepney , and had his Abode there, with his Parents, till he was about fourteen Years of Age: Both Father and Mother died soon after, and he seemed to be left destitute, but God raised him up a Friend; for being a tolerable promising Boy, and bred to read and write, a Gentleman in the Neighbourhood where he was born, had him bound Apprentice to himself, here in London , and took him over with him to New England . Soss served seven or eight Years with him at the Rope-maker's Trade , and having pass'd away his Time with Fidelity and Industry, he had the good Respect, he says, of his Master, who, out of Favour to him, and that he might have Opportunity to get Money, sent him in his own Ships several Voyages, from New England to South Carolina . He got a very good Livelihood, he says, by this Means, and by his Labour in the Rope-walks as well in New England , when ashore, as when at Home. In this Situation he might have lived happily, had not a fatal Curiosity of visiting his native Country seized him; and so shippinghimself on board a New England Vessel, he work'd his Passage to Old England. I can't find that any Thing particular happened in this Voyage, and he remembers nothing remarkable to this Time, but the common Vicissitudes of Winds and Weathers. When he came to England he work'd again in Rope-walks, and on Ship-board, and got a good Livelihood, wherewith he maintain'd a Wife, which he married about five Years ago, and a Child about four Years old. He persisted to the last in saying he was not accustomed to thieving, (which however remains a Doubt) and that the only grand Charge he had to bring against himself was the ill Treatment which his Wife had met with from him since their Marriage. He owns he went out with Brown the Evidence, and Applegarth, with Intent to commit a Robbery on whomsoever might fall in their Way that Night, but had no Booty till they met with Mr. Spurling. Soss having some knowledge of that Gentleman, shew'd some Regret at rifling him, which Brown observing, he threatened to shoot Soss, and levelled his Pistol at him, if he did not rifle him instantly, which they did, and made off, carrying away his Watch and Money. Soss owned himself to be guilty of the Fact, but would not say that Applegarth was concerned. His Mind, he says, misgave him much, when he saw the Gentleman, and discovered his Person; but the Hopes of Money, and the Threats of Brown, pushed him on to what he did, tho' it was with Reluctance. When Soss was taken up, he owned the Fact, and would have been an Evidence, which he said was promised him if he would tell them where Applegarth might be met with; and upon his Direction they went and found him on the other Side of the Water. DANIEL DAVIS , aged 21, was born in Golden-Lane , in the Parish of St. Giles's Cripplegate , of Parents who gave him what Education was in their Power, and as much as was necessary to that Station of Life, in which their Circumstances were likely so place him; and after he had learned to read and write, he was bound Apprentice to a Breeches-maker at Hampstead , whom he served, as far as I understand, faithfully the whole seven Years, and he was always look'd upon, in that Neighbourhood, to be a quiet and inoffensive Youth. After this he came to London , and work'd Journey-work to the same Trade, in Goswell-street , and, as he says, never staid from Home after Night, for a considerable Time; but unfortunately at last he got into bad Company, and began to drink and keep Company with lewd Women. He declared always, and persisted in it to the last, that he never before committed any Robbery, nor was this done with his full Consent; his Heart, he said, was not engaged in it, tho' his Hands were; upon which Declaration I would have him explain himself, and he said had he not been drunk he had not done this Robbery, tho' he was sensible that was no Excuse for having so done. The Account he gives of the Affair was this, viz. That having been angred and vexed by a Woman he kept Company with for about a Month, he sought the silly Revenge of debauching his Mind with Liquor, or else he had not had Resolution to do a bad Thing, and then he cared not what he did. He left Work, which he was used generally to follow closely, and went to drinking that infernal Stuff Gin, which, 'tis well known, is what is too much used, and does a deal of Mischief in this Country, unknown to any other. Meeting with two or three loose, disorderly People, in this Fit of Rage, he says, he drank all the Afternoon, and by the Time he committed the Robbery, was very drunk. He owns the Fact, with all the Aggravations of using the Prosecutor ill, &c. and reflected upon himself for it, saying he was one of the vilest Sinners for having so done, only that it was not his natural Inclination, but the Force of Liquor and Anger that drove him to it. After he had done the Robbery for which he suffered, he ran away, and in his Rage meeting with a Man having a Stick in his Hand, he would needs take it away from him, but the Person resisted and he could not: Then he would fight the Man whether he would or no. Some People coming towards them he ran away, and upon the Cry of stop Thief, he was pursued, and being taken, was carried to St. Sepulchre's Watch-house , and sent to the Compter for that Night, and being taken before an Alderman next Day, was committed to Newgate . He acknowledged, however, the Justice of his Sentence, and died in Charity with all Men, hoping Salvation, thro' the Merits of a Redeemer. 7. JEREMIAH SULLIVAN , aged 23, was born at Cork , in Ireland , of Parents that gave him no Education, but when he was about 10 Years of Age sent him to Sea, in the Merchants Service , from Cork , and he continued so about three Years; then, he says, he thought to get better Wages, by coming to London , and sailing from thence; accordingly he did so, and sailed with several Ships up the Mediterranean , and to the West-Indies . He had the Misfortune once to be cast away in the Streights , and after some Time got a Birth on board the George and William , then lying at Leghorn , and after about two Months, in her Voyage Home, he was pressed on board a 20 Gun Ship in the Downs: Arthur Murphy , in whose Name Sullivan forged the Letter of Attorney, was with him turned on board the Pembroke Man of War ; in which Ship they sailed together about 15 Months, and being Countrymen, had great Intimacy with one another, but they were then parted, by Sullivan's leaving the Ship before she was ordered to the East-Indies , where she was unfortunately lost: Better, perhaps, had it been for him, had he too made there a watery Grave, than to have split upon the Rock which it was his Misfortune to do at last. The Method he took to impose upon the Prosecutrix shews him to be a very artful Fellow, and a Genius fruitful in Invention; and had not she been guarded against his Contrivance, by her Knowledge of the right Claimant, no Doubt he might have imposed on her, and gained his Point: And notwithstanding his Letters, owning the Fact, which he sent from the Poultry Compter , yet would he endeavour to evade, and prevaricate upon the Question put whether he was the Forger, and deserving the Fate he met with? He still continued to say, he went by the Name of Arthur Murphy , on board the Pembroke , and would by no Means speak of the Matter as he ought to have done. Whether or no it was, that being a Roman Catholick , he thought himself under no Necessity to answer my Question ingeniously, or that his Mind was still so depraved, as to be persuaded he had done no Harm, I can't pretend to determine; but this I am sure of, the Answers he made me when I spoke to him, shewed not the least Appearance of Contrition or Sorrow, for any Thing that he had done. And tho' this seems to be the most flagrant, and most plainly proved of any Prosecution of this Sort, among the many that have been prosecuted within these few Years, as I told him, he did not so much as pretend to say, he had a Sense of having done any Thing amiss; and so I thought proper to leave him to his own Way of thinking. 8. EDWARD SMITH , aged 26, was born in the Parish of St. Anne's , Westminster , of Parents from whose Want of Care he received no Education, tho' they were able to have afforded it, as he said; his Father was Groom to a Person of Distinction, since dead, who employ'd his Son's early Days in dangling after himself, and assisting in his Business. Soon after his Father's Death, he was bound Apprentice to a Sadler , and when he had served out his Time, so near as within a Week's Time, he says, his Master having met with Misfortunes, became a Bankrupt. After this, being left to himself, he grew idle and unused to work; he soon lost all Taste for it, and Idleness and its Consequences took Place of his former Industry. However, advised by some of his Friends, lest somewhat worse should befall him, he took to the Sea s, and was Abroad, he says, in several Ships in the West-Indies , and up the Straits , for the Space of four or five Years. Farther, that he has been in England , since he left off going to Sea, about two Years, and has been used to work with a Plaisterer during this Time, somewhere in Shoreditch . The Robbery for which he suffered, was committed about ten Months ago, in Company with Moses Wright , executed, and Charles Cross , transported, together with William Hatton , the Evidence against Smith; who being himself apprehended, made Friends to get to be an admitted Evidence, and having informed against Smith, among others, he had the Misfortune to be soon after taken by some People who make it their Business, commonly called Thief-Catchers. Smith owned the Fact, and every Circumstance of it; but continued to the last to insist, that he never had before or since been concerned in a Robbery. How far this his Declaration is to be credited, I won't pretend to say; but tho' I told him, the Circumstance of the Stockings being brought to his House, and there lodged, till they could conveniently make Sale of them, seem'd to argue he was no Stranger to these Things, and gave Cause for Suspicion that he was not only a Thief, but a Receiver of stolen Goods; yet he still persisted to say the same. And moreover, he said, he would not have been concerned in this had it not been at a Time when he had been drunk, and continued so for some Time, and that every one who knew him in the Neighbourhood, respected him, as a civil, harmless Fellow. He behaved always after Conviction very quietly, and resigned, and shewed as much Appearance of Contrition as any of his Fellow-sufferers; and tho' he was illiterate, would ask several pertinent Questions, with Regard to Salvation and a future State. 9. WILLIAM PARSONS , which was the true Name of this unhappy Youth, not Richard , as he has been lately called by, was the Son of 3 very worthy Gentleman now living, Sir William Parsons , Baronet ; he was born in the Year 1717, in Red-Lion Square , London ; from whence he was sent after a proper Time, to receive his first Education, to a Place called Pepperharrow , near Godalmin , in Surry , where he remained for about two Years and an Half, till he was fit for a higher Class, and was then removed to Eton College , near Windsor , where he continued about eight Years. Concerning his Improvements there we have no Authority to speak, he had not so much the Appearance of a Gentleman of Letters, as he had of the polite, fine Gentleman, which latter every one that saw him seemed to be taken with. When he came from Eton School in the Year 1735, his Friends procured a Post for him in the Royal Navy, which was that of a Midshipman , on Board his Majesty's Sloop the Drake , Captain Fox, with whom he went to the West-Indies ; his Stay there was not long, but when he returned his Friends were not willing he should be idle, and therefore immediately got him another Birth, on Board the Romney Man of War , Captain Medley, on the Newsoundland Station, with whom he continued several Months, and then returned to England . Sometime after this he went into the Royal African Company's Service , to James Fort , in the River Gambia in Africa , where he continued some Time, and then returned again to England. Being now tired of rambling, and near 23 Years of Age, he began to think it Time to settle, and accordingly paid his Addresses to a young Gentlewoman of Family and Fortune, to whom he was married on the 11th of February, 1740; which, according to his own Account of the Matter, was just 10 Years before, he made his unfortunate Exit at Tyburn. He acknowledged with a good deal of Sorrow and Repentance, that he did not use his Wife so kindly as she deserved, and prays God to forgive him. Soon after he was married, he enter'd into the Army, and had the Honour of his Majesty's Commission as Ensign in the Regiment of Foot , commanded by Colonel Cholmondely, which Commission bore Date January 1741. He continued in the Army in that Station for above three Years, and he says, that his Behaviour was such, as that in March, 1744, he was promoted to the Rank of a Lieutenant . He might have lived very well, had it not been for that Itch of Gaming, which generally left him Pennyless; tho' sometimes he got Money, he could not be content and make good Use of it, but still continued to play till he could get no more Money. And here it may not be improper to take some Notice of that abominable, tho' fashionable Vice, of high Gaming; to which too many of our Nobility and Gentry are so excessively and scandalously addicted, to the utter Ruin of many of both Sexes, both as to this World, and, it is to be feared, the next World too. This was the fatal Spring from whence the unhappy Mr. Parsons drew all his Misfortunes; this was the grand Source of all his Crimes, and the first Cause of his miserable and untimely End. What a shocking Thought is it, that a young Gentleman of his Birth, Education, and personal Accomplishments, should be thus unhappily, tho' most deservedly, cut off in the Flower of his Days? He who might have been an Honour to his Family, and the Delight of all his Acquaintance! And all thro' his unfortunate Inclination for Gaming; a Vice which has perhaps brought more young Men of gay Dispositions, and slender Fortunes, to the Gallows, than any other of those fashionable Methods, which idle and thoughtless People take to kill Time, that can be mention'd. This polite Diversion, or rather this wicked and foolish Practice of gaming High, so as to hurt ones own, or another Man's Fortune, embarrasses ones Circumstances, or destroy ones Peace of Mind; this is a Vice of such a peculiar Nature, that it seems to deprave and corrupt the Heart more than any other. It is a Kind of declaring War against all Mankind: The Gamester looks upon every Man that plays with him, as his Enemy, over whom he makes it his Business to take every Advantage; and if he ruins him, and leaves him without a Shilling in the World, this is look'd upon as nothing. The Gamester has no Bowels of Compassion; his Heart feels no Tenderness for any Man; Friends or Foes are all alike to him; he builds his Success upon their Misfortunes; his Avarice or Extravagancies must be supplied; and to these every Thing, every tender or friendly Connexion, every social Tie, every virtuous and honourable Sentiment, must be sacrificed. - Of the Truth of this Observation, the Life of Mr. Parsons has been but one continued Evidence. As no Man was ever more fitly qualified by Nature to impose upon, deceive, and abuse Mankind, than he was; so perhaps, among the numerous Tribe of gaming Miscreants that he has left behind him (till their Hour too shall come) none ever shewed more Instances of a Heart steel'd and harden'd against the Checks of Conscience and common Humanity than this young Man. For what but the blackest Ingratitude could be capable of using poor Mr. St. J - in the base Manner that he did? His Behaviour towards this Gentleman deserves particular Notice here, among many other Instances which might be mentioned, if Room could be afforded in this Paper. The Story of Mr. St. J - then in few Words, is this: During the late Rebellion, Parsons, who was a Lieutenant in one of his Majesty's Regiments of Foot, having involved himself, by his Extravagancies, in great Streights, and his usual Resource, the Gaming-table, failing him, he applied himself to Mr. St.J -, a half-pay Officer: After acquainting this Gentleman with the bad State of his Circumstances, he added, that he knew no other Remedy than to go down into the Country, and join himself with the Rebels. His Friend, like an honest and prudent Man, advised him by all Means not to embark in such a desperate Scheme; and in short, kindly and generously lent him forty Guineas (as our Information says) as a present Supply. - Soon after this, he went again to this same Gentleman, and acquainted him that some urgent Business, which he particularly mention'd (but whether real or pretended is uncertain) absolutely required his going down into the Country. Whereupon this good-natur'd Friend freely profer'd him the Use of his Horse, to save Parsons the Expence of hiring one. Accordingly, this ungrateful Wretch received the Horse, and directly went to Smithfield and sold him. Having committed this base and ungenerous Action, how could he ever think of again looking his Friend in the Face? Not that he wanted Assurance enough, but it was not safe - He could not expect that this Usage would be tamely put up with; how then to avoid the Consequences was the Question, which this most ungrateful Man at last determined thus. To be beforehand with the just Resentment of Mr. S. J -, and to put it out of that Gentleman's Power to call him to any Account, he had Recourse to the meanest, as well as the wickedest Expedient, that any Man, except a Gamester, or Sharper (which certainly is the lowest and vilest Class of Thieves in the World, let their Appearance or Rank be what it will) could have thought of. In short, he gave in a false Information against his Friend and Benefactor, accusing him of a Design of going to join the Rebels; upon which poor Mr. St. J - was taken into Custody, and was a Prisoner for many Months; nor did he at last regain his Liberty without the Loss of his Half pay, which, on this Occasion, was taken from him. Parsons himself too was taken into Custody about this Time, but on what Account we have not been able to procure an exact Information, tho' 'tis generally believ'd, it was a Contrivance of his to screen himself from Arrest by his Creditors. He was a long Time in Confinement at the House of a Messenger, at the Corner of St. Martin's Church-yard , in St. Martin's-Lane , where he was treated with great Indulgence, and liv'd in perfect Ease and Security from his Creditors, one of whom, Mr. L - h, a noted Taylor, he took in, as the Phrase is, in the following extraordinary Manner. Sometime before his Confinement at the Messenger's, Mr. Parsons being in Company with a certain Officer, who had on a new Suit of Cloaths, made in an elegant Taste; Parsons, who understood Dress as well any Man, and was usually himself as well dress'd as any Person of his own, or greater Rank, took Occasion to ask the Officer who his Taylor was? observing that his Cloaths were so exceeding well made, that he should like to employ the same Person himself. The Officer hereupon told him that L - h was the Person who made those Cloaths; adding, that he was a very honest Man, and would use him well. Hereupon Parsons takes the first Opportunity to go to Mr. L - h, telling him he was recommended to him by such a Gentleman (naming the Officer, whose Cloaths he had so much admired.) He added, that his Name was Brown, that he was at present an Officer in such a Regiment, but that a Commission was then, at that very Time, making out for him, by which he was to be made a Captain in the Guards; that he should, on Occasion of this Promotion, want some new Cloaths, and that Mr. L - h must use him well, as he was one that always paid ready Money. A Customer with these Professions could not fail of being welcome to any Tradesman, and accordingly Mr. L - h made up, for this pretended Captain Brown, Cloaths to a very considerable Value; and when he sent themHome according to the Directions given him, and came himself with a Bill; the pretended Captain had an Excuse ready for not paying him the Money immediately, and so put him off for the present. Mr. L - h, however, now began to entertain some Suspicion of his Customer; and therefore went to the Office to enquire about this Mr. Brown, and whether there was any Truth in the Story of the Commission. Accordingly he found that there really was such a Person as Mr. Brown, (whose Name Parsons knew, and made use of) and that he actually had, or was certainly to have, a Captain's Commission in the Guards; this satisfied Mr. L - h for the present, as he made no Manner of doubt but that Parsons was the Man, the very Mr. Brown whom he was enquiring after. But it was not long e'er, upon further Application for his Money, Mr. L - h was undeceived, and it is no Wonder that he was most highly provoked at such a Fraud; accordingly he determined to take what Satisfaction the Law would afford in such a Case, but unluckily Mr. L - h, laying his Action in the Name of Brown, he was non-suited, and Parsons, getting into the Messenger's House, now set him at Defiance. It is no Wonder that a Man capable of a Cheat of this Nature, should also be capable of the Forgery, for which he was tried and condemned at Rochester . But the Injury he did to Mr. L - h, is attended with less aggravating Circumstances than the Fraud he put upon a Widow, whose Business was that of a Hatter. Some Time before he lost his Lieutenant's Commission, he applied to this Woman, pretending that he had Orders to buy Hats for his Regiment, then in Flanders, and that if she would use him well, he would give her the Preference, and lay out the Money with her. Accordingly he contracted with her for Hats, to the Amount of about seventy Pounds; but instead of paying her for them, he went to another Person in the same Trade, to whom he pretended that he had bought such a Quantity of Hats, of such a Sort, but that he found they would not do for the Regiment, and that therefore he was willing to sell them again to some Loss, rather than let them lie upon his Hands; and in short, though he did not meet with Success at first, in his Attempts to dispose of these Hats, he at last found a Person who bought them of him for fifty Pounds; but we do not find that the poor Widow ever got a Farthing from him. The scandalous Manner in which Mr. Parsons used Mr. D - n, a Gentleman of considerable Fortune in Ireland, and another Gentleman of the same Name and Family, (by Profession a Surgeon) by causing them both to be taken into Custody, by Warrants from the Secretary of State, upon his own false Information, is too notorious to need any further Mention. An Artifice of his, which is a very true Story, was when the Disturbance was in the North, in the Year 1745, he counterfeited a Draught on one of the Collectors of Excise for 500 l. as from his R - H -. The Collector was surprized at so large a Demand, not having near so large a Sum in his Custody. However, he got 50 l. from the Gentleman, with which Parsons marched off the Ground. Diverse other Tricks has he put upon People, which would take up too much Room to be inserted in this Paper. The above are sufficient to shew what Sort of a Man he was, and what an ungrateful Return he has made for all the Advantages of Family, Education, and Fortune. The Fact for which he was convicted at Rochester , was the uttering of a Counterfeit Note of 20 l. which Forgery, and uttering, he was so ingenious as to own under his own Hand Writing, the Sunday before Execution; besides, three other Indictments then against him were found at that Time; and a great deal of Time and Pains it cost his unhappy Father, and other Friends, to get him respited then for Transportation for Life. In August last was a Twelvemonth he went on Board a Ship, in order for Transportation, and after a tedious Passage, and long Time, he arrived in a Country, which not being suited to theGaiety of his Temper, where there is no Gaming, Balls, Masquerades, &c. he could not think of staying in the Country long, though every Thing was so ordered by Sir William, and his Friends, that he might have lived handsomely enough, and more so than he deserved. He arrived in Virginia about the Middle of Winter, and returned here about Midsummer following. As soon as he landed at Whitehaven , in his Return for Transportation, to impose upon a Person there, he produced Letters to shew his Father's Death, and said, that thereby a considerable Fortune must come to him. He succeeded so well, as to get 60 or 70 l. upon a Draught he made upon a Banker in London, and left the Lender to recover his Money as he could. In the Beginning of September following, he was again taken up for returning from Transportation, the Circumstances of which are as follows, as near I can remember the Relation of the Affair, as one of the Gentlemen that had him secured, himself told it. One Day, in the Beginning of September, as Mr. Fuller and Mr. Best were going a Journey, Parsons overtook them on Turnham-Green ; as soon as they saw his Face they knew him, having seen him at Rochester upon the former Affair. They did not at first Sight take any particular Notice of him, but when he came up to them with a sneer-laughing Countenance, and kept hovering about them, they bid him keep his Distance, for they did not like him. And his Appearance naturally occasioned some Reflections on the ill Use made of the Lenity and Mercy of the Government. Parsons rode on thro' Brentford , and they followed, going on their Journey: After they had pass'd Brentford , and were come to the broad Way before you come to Hounslow Town , Parsons loiter'd till they came up with him, and he pass'd by them on Mr. Fuller's Side of the Chair, looking at him with a very malignant Aspect; and so he dogg'd them sometimes before, and sometimes behind them, or on one Side, which was enough to raise some Thoughts of Danger in the Gentlemen's Minds, especially as they knew the Man. And the last Time he stopp'd to let them come up with him, a Person on Horseback appeared in the Road, which might prevent perhaps, his Attempts, if he had any Design, as his Behaviour gave Room to suspect he had. When they had drove up into the Middle of the Town, and saw Parsons, Mr. Best first jump'd down from the Chaise, as did Mr. Fuller soon after, both insisting upon his surrendering immediately, or they would raise the Town upon him. Upon which Parsons alighted from his Horse, and in a submissive, supplicating Manner, begg'd Mercy, and to speak with them in Private. They then took him into a Room, and he delivered up his Pistol, loaded and primed, to each one, in a very complaisant Manner. Mr. Day, the Master of the Rose and Crown, at Hounslow, observ'd that Parsons in every Respect answered the Description of a Person that robb'd on that Road, at that Time, almost every Night. Upon which the Gentlemen agreed, 'twas not proper to let him go for the Sake of the Publick, and sent for a Constable, who came, and upon searching his Pockets, found a Horn of Gunpowder and some Balls: Nor can the most prejudiced in his Favour do otherwise but commend the Resolution that prevented such a Man from being at Liberty, left more Mischiefs should be done by him. He was accordingly carried before a Justice of Peace, where after being baulk'd in the Attempt he made to snatch the Pistols out of the Person's Hand, who had the Care of them before the Justice, he begg'd very hard for Mercy, and pleaded his Family, &c. as he did in all Cases of Danger; but the Justice thought proper to commit him to Newgate , and he was brought up in a Coach. His Behaviour since in Newgate is not to be spoken well of in all Respects; but his general Behaviour would engage any one to think favourably of him, till such Time asthey thoroughly knew him. The Gentlemen that took him, out of Regard to the Family, did not chuse to be hasty in the Prosecution of him; but as publick Justice requir'd it, they have now done it to the general Satisfaction of the World. Had he lived ever so long, he had been the same Man, always deceiving himself with Thoughts of deceiving the whole World. Parsons acknowledg'd that he has been guilty of many thousand Extravagances; tho' like frail, weak Man, he is not willing to take the Blame entirely to himself, but would shift off Part of the Weight of his Crimes, by endeavouring to lay some of the Blame on others. And therefore says, in a Paper he himself wrote, "That he pleads "it not as an Excuse, but what is "absolutely Fact, that Necessity and the Neglect "of his Relations (tho' to be sure, he "says, he has deserved their Frowns) obliged "him to commit almost every ill Act "of his Life, contrary to his natural Inclinations; "for I ever had, says he, the utmost "Remorse and Shock on me when doing "Ill: But starve I could not, to beg I "was ashamed. He goes on in the same "Paper to say, that his Sentiments were, and "are to this Moment, just and honourable; "but Gaming has been chiefly his fatal "Ruin." Now how far the Publick will rely on this Declaration in Regard to his Sentiments, I must leave entirely to them to judge. N. B. If a certain independent Teacher, or any one else intends to print a Life of Parsons write by himself, take Care left he has imposed upon your Credulity, as he has done to all that had any Thing to do with him. Copy of Two LETTERS sent to his Father and Wife, before he was transported, taken upon him when retaken at Hounslow. Wood-Street Compter , Aug. 27. 1748. SIR, 'AFter so prostigate and infamous a Life as 'I have led, I hardly dare to put Pen 'to Paper to intercede with you for Forgiveness; 'but by being sincerely penitent of my 'many and enormous Crimes, which I am, 'from the Bottom of my Heart, I hope to 'obtain Pardon of my Heavenly Father in 'the World to come; so by the same Repentance 'here on Earth, I hope to obtain Forgiveness 'of my terrestrial Parent (and my 'much injured Wife.) Certain it is, I am 'undeserving of the minutest Charity from 'any of my Relations, and in a more especial 'Manner from you, whom I have so greatly 'and so oft offended. Notwithstanding my 'past mispent Life, your Goodness is so manifest 'to me in the Letter and Support you 'sent me by M. B -, that, during the 'short Time the Law allows me in this 'World, (through a long and severe Imprisonment) 'I shall, in the most grateful and 'humblest Manner, be truly thankful for 'your Tenderness and Compassion towards 'me. I am, Sir, (Tho' heretofore a Profligate) Now your sincerely penitent, And unhappy Son, William Parsons . 'P. S. I beg Forgiveness of my much injured 'Wife and Brother, and humbly beg 'their Prayers to obtain Pardon for me in 'the World to come.' To my much injured Wife. Wood Street Compter , August 29, 1748. 'HAD I but heretofore been as thoroughly 'sensible of my profligate and mispent 'Life as now, I need not have dated a 'Letter to you from this dismal Place. The 'Reflections which I now make on my past 'Crimes make me in a Manner distracted, 'and none disturbs my Peace of Mind more' than the Barbarities and unspeakable Injuries 'you have undeservedly met with from 'me; I am, believe me, as sincerely penitent 'for my ill Usage towards you, and for 'all my many and enormous Crimes, as it is 'possible for mortal Man to be; by which 'Repentance I hope to obtain Mercy in the 'World to come, and Forgiveness on Earth 'from you. I was once esteemed by you as 'a sincerely affectionate Husband, and now 'beg you will look on me, during the short 'Time I have to live, to be, as I subscribe 'myself, Your sincerely penitent Husband, In deep Affliction, William Parsons . 'P. S. I beg you will mention me to my 'Father and Brother, and I most earnestly beg 'your and their Prayers to obtain Forgivenness 'for me in the World to come. I hope 'you will be happy when I am no more.' 10. JAMES FIELD , aged 37, was a Native of Dublin , the Metropolis of the Kingdom of Ireland ; he was bred to no particular Business, and his younger Days, the Time of training up Youth, was passed away in little more than idle Employments: He was always esteemed a Youth of a robust and forward Temper, nor was any great Persuasion necessary to get him to engage in Affairs of a mischievous Nature. He was remarkable, it seems, for a daring Fellow, and would fight upon the least Provocation, before he left his native Country; what Success he met with there we know not, but in his bruising Capacity here in England, (so much in Vogue now-a-Days, and followed by all Ranks) we don't find there is much to be said to his Praise. After he left his native Country, he came to London , and lived in the obscure Parts of the Town, where People generally resort' whose Way of Life is not proper to be known to every Body. It was some Time before he became a noted Boxer , and one of the Heroes, to whose Management is too often left the Power of disposing, by their Prowess, of the Fortunes and Money of Men, who would do well to find some other Use for it, and employ it for their own and the publick Good, as various Ways might be found for that Purpose: Field sought many Battles, and was frequently beat, if not generally, tho' a stout and resolute Fellow. He had not left Ireland many Years before England began to be too warm for him, and he betook himself to the Seas. He sailed Board a Man of War , and afterwards in several Privateer s, and got both Wages and Prize-Money, which he did not want Companions to assist him in squandering away, as soon as he came on Shore. He has been acquainted with most of the top Thieves, and particularly those who haunted Covent-Garden and Drury-Lane ; where (at the Fox ) was his chief Residence, and where he was taken; since which, 'tis said, that House is not so much the Resort of those People, as it was, while they had him for their Guard, in Case of an Attempt to beset the House; but being concerned in the Rescue of Jones, alias Harpur, from the Gate-house, tho' not put into the Information, he thought proper to take himself away to Ireland once more, thinking all old Stories were forgot, and blown over; but he could not help playing his old Tricks over again, or others as bad, and so Ireland became once more too hot to hold him. Upon his Return to London again, he became a Chief among his old Comrades, and Partners in Iniquity; and various are the Robberies in which he has been concerned, by the Confessions of Accomplices, tho', according to the Advertisement he published soon after he was apprehended, he never would own a Fact, left he should destroy that Innocence he then pretended to: But notwithstanding all his Pretensions, there isno Doubt, but Feild's Days have been chiefly spent among Thieves, Gamblers, and lewd Women, which has brought him at last to the Gallows. The Fact for which he suffered was committed in May last, with Anthony Whittle , executed already, and Thomas Pendergrass , now in Custody, having appeared several Times already, at the Bar of the Old-Bailey ; and others, whose Names are up in the World, but not for their good Deeds. This is not the only one 'tis plain, for Saunders, executed, had put Field into an Information, which he made before his Trial at the Old-Bailey . Several Warrants were Abroad for apprehending Field a long while before he was taken, but the Officers were afraid of him, and it they met him in the Street, they pass'd by him without Notice; and at last, perhaps, he would not have been taken, but being surprized, and off his Guard, was overpowered by Numbers, his old Acquaintance and Friends being Abroad. Upon his Trial he used base Means, by suborning others as bad as himself, to swear to the Truth of what himself must know to be false, After Conviction he behaved very quietly to the last, nor gave any fresh Offence to any Body; what he had done, he said, was enough for him to answer for, but nothing wou'd he particularize further. A Gentleman was robbed some Time ago in Red-Lion Square , Holborn ; of a Gold Watch, &c. Value 30 l. besides other Things, was informed by one that is now in Custody, that Field was concerning in the Robbery. This Fellow told the Gentleman all the Circumstances of the Fact so plainly, (which he was before but too well acquainted with) that the Gentleman thought proper to ask Field about it; he did do so, but Field's Answers were evasive, and prevaricating, and the Truth of the Matter we could not come at from him. He owned somewhat of a Watch, taken from a Gentleman in Lincoln's Inn Square , but prevaricated in declaring what became of it; so that had it been the Watch enquired for, he would not have had from his Answers any Hopes to recover it again. However, he died a Roman Catholick , scare without a previous Absolution. At the PLACE of EXECUTION. ON Monday the 11th Instant, about 9 o'Clock in the Morning, William Vincent , Anthony Westley , and Thomas Clements , in one; Daniel Davis , and Edward Smith , in another; Thomas Applegarth , and Michael Soss , in a third; James Sullivan , James Field , and William Parsons , in a fourth Cart, went to the Place of Execution. When there, some Time was spent in Prayer, and they were turned off the Cart, calling for Mercy on their Souls. The Whole was carried on with what Decency the Nature of such Affairs will admit, without much Hurry; and there was no Disturbance, or Tumult among the Populace. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate . (This Day is Publish'd, the Second Edition, Price 1 s.) A COMPLEAT HISTORY OF JAMES MACLEAN , The GENTLEMAN HIGHWAYMAN, Who was Executed at TYBURN , on Wednesday, October 3, 1750, for a Robbery on the Highway. Containing the Particulars of his LIFE, from his BIRTH to his DEATH. In which is included, an Account of the Robberies committed by his Companion PLUNKET. And a Series of LETTERS, that pass'd between him and PLUNKET; as well during the Time he was in Holland , as in England ; in which are open'd some extraordinary Scenes. Also, the Particulars of their Fortune-hunting Schemes; in which MACLEAN generally pass'd for a Gentleman of Worth, and PLUNKET personated his Footman. Likewise a Number of Original LETTERS sent to MACLEAN by different LADIES, some of which contain Narratives of Facts so exceeding tender, as must raise Pity and Compassion in the Breast of every Reader. The Whole adorn'd with a very neat Picture of MACLEAN, taken from the Life, while under Sentence. Drawn and Engrav'd by Mr. BOITARD. Printed for C. CORBETT, at Addison's-Head, against St. Dunstan's-Church, Fleet-street. The Celebrated Dr. BOERHAAVE's ANTI-SCORBUTICK PILLS. For curing the most violent scorbutick Disorder, by an easy gentle Operation by Stool and Urine, which are so innocent and safe, that they may be taken at any Age, requiring no Confinement or Restraint in the Manner of living. They are faithfully prepared from a Prescription which the Doctor, after several Days Consideration, gave the Maker of them, as a most effectual Remedy for an old inveterate Scurvy, which had appeared in many Ways. Their good Effects have since been experienc'd in many other Instances. The Doctor recommended them in the following Cases, which he said were only different Effects of a violent scorbutick Habit, that had ceased appearing in the Skin, viz. in extreme Lowness of Spirits, so as to occasion an Inactivity of the whole Body; Heaviness in the Head, accompanied with Pain; frequent Dryness and unfavoury Taste in the Mouth; Oppression of the Breast and Stomach, attended with Want of Appetite; a Loathing of Food, Indigestion, and flying Pains like Stitches, with an outward Coldness of the Breast and Stomach; swelling of the Knees, Legs, and Feet, accompanied with Pain and Inflammation; an uneasy Fulness of the Body, Costiveness, and Wind: In these Cases the Doctor particularly ordered these Pills as the best Remedy. They are also good in hysterical Disorders and very effectual in clearing the Head from a confused Stupor and Gloominess; are excellent for Disorders incident to young Women, but not proper for Women with Child; but may be used with great Safety and Success in all Cases which appear to be scorbutick, or really proceed from the Scurvy. These Pills are sold in London only, at mr. Portman Safford 's, Haberdasherof Hats , under the Piazzas of the Royal Exchange in Cornhill , at two Shillings the Vial, containing three Dozen of Pills, with printed Directions for taking them. Allowance will be made to Country Shopkeepers who sell them again.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were EXECUTED at TYBURN, On WEDNESDAY the 2d of this Instant October, 1734. BEING THE Fifth EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir WILLIAM BILLERS , Knt. Number V. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M.DCC.XXXIV. [Price Six-Pence.] ADVERTISEMENT. This Day is Publish'd, Vol. II. (Price 3s. 6d.) With a Frontispiece of Catherine Hayes , of the Contrivance of the Murder of her Husband John Hayes , THE Lives of the most remarkable Criminals who have been condemned and executed, either for the Highway, Street Robberies, Burglaries, Murders, or other capital Offences, from the Year 1720, to the present Time: Containing particularly the Lives of the famous JONATHAN WILD , Edward Burnworth ; alias Frazier , Blewit, Betty, Dickenson, Majorum and Higgs, for the Murder of Mr. Ball in St. George's Fields ; Catherine Hayes , for the barbarous Murder of her Husband; Forster Snow , for the Murder of a Man in his House in Holborn; Thomas Billings , concern'd with Catherine Hayes , in the Murder of Mr. Hayes; Thomas Smith , a Highwayman, and Capt. Jean, for the Murder of his Cabin-Boy, &c. &c. &c. Printed and sold by John Applebee in Bolt-Court , Fleet-street ; A Bettesworth and C. Hitch, at the RedLyon in Pater-noster-Row; J. Pemberton, at the Goldden Buck against St. Dunstan's Church; J. Isted, at the Golden Ball near Chancery-Lane, Fleet-street; E. Symon, at the Royal Exchange; R. Ware, at the Bible and Sun in Amen-Corner, near Pater-noster Row. W. Mears, at the Lamb, the Corner of Bell-Savage Inn on Ludgate-Hill; Richard Wellington , at the Dolphin and Crown ; and Mrs. Dodd, at the Peacock without Temple-Bar. Where may be had, Vol. I. N. B. Vol. III. is in the Press, and will be publish'd with all convenient Expedition. The Publick may depend on the Accounts publish'd in this Work, as containing a just and faithful Narration of the Conduct of these unhappy Persons, and a true State of their respective Crimes, without any Additions of feigning and romantick Adventures, calculated meerly to entertain the Curiosity of the Reader. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir William Billers , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Right Honourable Lord Chief Baron Reynolds; the Honourable Mr. Justice Fortescue Aland ; the Honourable Mr. Justice Lee; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy Recorder of the City of London; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London; and Justices of GaolDelivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex,) at Justice-Hall in the OldBailey, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 10th, 11th and 12th of July 1734, in the Eigth Year of his Majesty's Reign. Two Men, viz. Nicholas Baldwin , and Humphry Remmington ; and four Women, viz. Mary Haycock , Elizabeth Tracey , Ann Knight and Catherine Bougle , were by the Jury found Guilty of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. As also, at the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and GaolDelivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir. William Billers , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London; the Honourable Mr. Baron Thomson, Recorder, the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy Recorder of the City of London; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London; and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) upon Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday the 11th, 12th and 13th, of September in the Eight Year of his Majesty's Reign. Six Men, viz. John Green , Anthony Langloge , alias Porta , Thomas Macquire , Robert Colson , William Howard and Thomas Armson ; and one Woman, viz. Mary Gill , were by the Jury found Guilty of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. While under Sentence, they were exhorted to a serious Preparation for Death, from these Words Mark the Perfect Man and behold the Upright: for the end of that Man is Peace, Psal. 37. 37. From this, I took Occasion to reflect upon the Brevity of human Life, and to show them, that the great Difference betwixt a Life of Sin and Wickedness, and a Life of Piety and Virtue, is, that the former Consists only our present Interest, but the latter Provides for our Future well-being, and lays a sure Foundation for our everlasting Peace and Happiness. The greatest advantage of a Sinful course of Life is, to be Diverted a little, and pleasantly entertain'd for a small Moment, which in comparison of things in the vegetable and sensitive World is very short, but to be ballanced with Eternity is meer Nothing: Time itself has no Proportion to Eternity, much less that Span of it which makes up the Life of Man. Behold thou hast made my Days as a Span long, and mine Age is as nothing in Respect of Thee. Says the Royal Psalmist. Psal. 39. 5. Although our whole Life were one continu'd Scene of Pleasure; 'twould be just nothing in Respect of that Part which we are to Act upon another Stage. And there is the great Aggrevation of the Folly of Sin, that although some of it's Pains are Eternal, yet all it's Pleasures are but for a Season. But it's quite otherwise in the Practice of Religion and Virtue, which secures to us an Eternal and never fading Interest, even everlasting Happiness. She is Pleasant in the Way, as well as in the End; her ways are Pleasantness, and all her Paths are Peace. Prov. 3. 17. But it is her distinguishing Glory, that She brings us true and solid Peace at last, however an ill Combination of Accidents may defraud us of the other. For Vice has its present Pleasures, as well as Virtue, but herein lies the Difference, that Virtue only ends well. I myself (says the Psalmist) have seen the Ungodly in great Power, and Flourishing like a green Bay-tree: There is the present Pomp and Pleasure of Sin: but I went by, and lo he was gone; I sought him, but his Place could no where be found. Then it follows as a practical Remark upon the whole; Mark the perfect Man, and behold the upright, for the End of that Man is Peace. From this Text we observ'd, that Peace at the last is more to be valued than any of the temporary Pleasures of Sin. Which appears, because we are not to be resolv'd into nothing, like the Beasts that perish, but to launch out into an eternal, unfathomable, unknown Gulph, into Eternity of Happiness, or Eternity of Misery. And now when we die, since we must enter upon one of these States, how nearly does it concern us to choose that better Part, which shall never be taken from us? Then shall we come to know of what an inestimable Value a quiet Conscience, a satisfy'd Mind, and a Hope full of Glory and Immortality are. Secondly, we observ'd, That a good Life will certainly bring us everlasting Peace; as being the Condition of the Gospel Covenant. And as a good Life gives us Peace at our last Hour, do it will give us some Assurance of our everlasting Happiness: With what strange Delight and Satisfaction does a good Man reflect upon the Good he has done in his Life! Those Joys and Consolations, which before maintain'd a gentle Course within their own Chanels, now begin to swell above the Banks, and overflow the Man, &c. From the 8th Commandment, Thou shalt not Steal, I show'd them the Obligation incumbent upon us, to Honesty in all our Dealings, which not only imply'd, that the actual Commission of Theft and Robbery was to be abstain'd from, but that we ought to be careful not to defraud or chea our Neighbours any manner of way of their Goods and Property: And then I took Occasion to shew them what great Wickedness and Injustice it was to Coin or counterfeit Money, as not only being an Encroachment upon the Sacred Royal Prerogative, but a general Loss to, and Imposition upon the whole Nation, and tending to a total Overthrow and Destruction of all Trade and Commerce. They having been guilty of Murder, and other gross Sins of the highest Injustice, Theft, and Robbery, I exhorted them all to an hearty Repentance for these heinous Crimes, and other Sins, and to fly to the Blood of Christ, which only can cleanse us from all Unrighteousness, and thro' whom alone it is that we can have access unto the Father. When these, and many other Exhortations were given, they all attended in Chapel constantly, and behaved quietly, decently, and christianly, (and to appearance) they were more sedate and penitent, than too often such unfortunate People use to be. Upon Thursday the 18th of July last, Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the six Malefactors under Sentence of Death, in the Cells of Newgate : And upon Thursday the 26th of September, for those condemn'd the last Sessions at the Old-Bailey, when Nicholas Baldwin , for stealing 953 Ells of Flaxen Russia Cloth, value 15 l. 114 Ells of Hempen Russia Cloth, value 20 s. 4 Ells of Holland, value 20 s, 17 Ells of Russia Diaper, value 36 s. 40 Yards of Silesia Linnen, value 30 s. 4 Yards of Muslin, value 18 s. 1 Yard of Huckaback, 1 Yard of Diaper, half a Yard of Holland, 24 printed Handkerchiefs, value 35 s. 30 Yards of Lawn, value 3 l. 13 Yards of Cambrick, value 5 l. 19 Yards of Garlick, value 48 s. 30 Yards of Dimity, value 24s. 14 Yards of Diaper, value 25 s. and a Damask Table-cloth, value 8 s. the Goods of William Chase , Ambrose Harvey and Henry Nap , in their House, May 28. Henry Remmington , for the Murder of William Wells , by giving him on the Right Side of the Head, with a Dung-fork, one mortal Wound and Bruise, June 8, of which he died the same Day. Ann Knight , for High Treason, in counterfeiting the current Coin of this Kingdom, by making 30 false Six-pences; and on a second Indictment for making 20 counterfeit Shillings, the same with Elizabeth Tracey : John Green , for assaulting Mary Cowley on the Highway, and taking a Leghorn Hat, a Muslin Hood, a Cap, an Apron, a Top-knot, and two Handkerchiefs, August 2. and for taking from Elizabeth, the Wife of John Cowley , a Leghorn Hat, a Muslin Hood, a Cap, an Apron, two Handkerchiefs, and 18 d. in Money; for taking from Susan, the Wife of Walter With , a Leghorn Hat, a Cap, two Handkerchiefs, an Apron, a CallimaneoGown, a Silver Thimble, and three Shillings; and for taking from John West a pair of mix'd Metal Buttons and 3 s. 6 d. all at the same Time and Place: Anthony Langloge , alias Porta , a Milanese , for stealing 15 Guineas, and 10 s. the Property of Joseph Tadie , in the House of James Bowden , August 20. Thomas Armson , a little Boy, for stealing a Guinea, three half Guineas, half a Moidore, and 8 l. 2 s. the Money of William Ward , in the House of William Newman , in the Parish of Harrow , Sept. 6. and Mary Gill , for stealing three Handkerchiefs, a pair of Stockings, a Leghorn Hat, and 22 Guineas, the Goods and Money of William Ovet , in his House, July 19, receiv'd his Majesty most gracious Reprieve. The remaining, Six, viz. Mary Haycock , Elizabeth Tracey , Catharine Bongle , alias Tracey , Thomas Macguire , Robert Colson and William Howard ; were ordered for Execution. Anthony Langloge , being an Italian, and but two or three Days in Town, when he was taken up, could not speak, and understood not one Word of English, and also of the Roman Communion, would not come to Chapel, because he could understand nothing; yet being bred a Scholar, he spoke Latin to; me pretty readily, declar'd himself very penitent for all the Errors of his Life, and that he most chearfully submitted to the Will of God, whatever way, he in his Providence should think fit to dispose him. Thomas Macguire was miserably poor and naked, and partly out of Obstinacy of Temper, partly because of Sickness, he did not come much to Chapel, but when I visited or spoke to him, he declar'd himself penitent, and that he hop'd God would have Mercy upon his poor Soul. The rest of them attended in Chapel, and behav'd well. William Howard , was indicted for breaking and entring the House of Thomas Taylor , and stealing a Coat, Waistcoat, and Breeches three pair of Shoes, three Shirts, two Smocks, a pair of Boots, two Hats, three Wigs, two tea Spoons, five Dishes, eleven Plates, three Spoons, and two Brass Candlesticks, the Goods of Thomas Taylor , and other Things, the Properties of divers Persons, May 5, in the Nighttime. 1. William Howard , 23 Years of Age, of honest respected Parents about the Town, who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing, and Accompts, to fit him for Business, and instructed him in Christian Principles; but all the Advantages of a good Education he mis-improv'd to the worst of Purposes, having been of a naughty, perverse, disobedient Temper. When of Age, his Father kept him to his own Business of a Baker , but he lov'd not that, nor no settled Business, inclining only to the Company of notorious Thieves and vile Women, who hurried, him a-pace to his Ruin, and Destruction. His Father fail'd in his Business more than once, and those Misfortunes were brought upon him, chiefly by Means of, this Prodigal Son, who run him, but in a short Time, to the Amount of several hundred Pounds. After this, the Parents were so afflicted with their own Calamities and affronted, with their Son's continu'd Miscarriages, that they left the Kingdom and went to the Plantations, in order to settle there where they might be free from the constant dismal Accounts of their flagatios, irreclaimable Son, who still persisted in his wicked Courses, still, cohabiting with one Woman or other, who pass'd for his Wife, 'one of whom is already transported, another lying at this Time in Newgate under the like Sentence of Transportation, and a third whom he discharg'd his Company when all Hopes of Life were gone: He was a very wicked young Man and was formerly found guilty of a Felony, for which he was transported to Virginia , but from thence he very soon found his Way to South Carolina , in quest of his Parents, where he liv'd a pretty while, wanting for nothing, and might have had abundance of Business; but longing to be in London again, he pick'd a Quarrel with his Mother, and paid for his Passage home; where he no sooner came, but he fell in with his old Acquaintances, wherein he continu'd 'till he was taken up, and brought to condign Punishment for his many reiterated Crimes. The best and nearest Friend he had in London, who had done him many special Favours, and would have settled him in good Business if he had been good for any Thing, yet both him and his Family he kept in perpetual Fear for a long Time intending to break his House, and to rob him of all his most valuable Goods; and accordingly one Night, or rather early in the Morning, he broke into the House, but one of the Family waking, and crying out, he was oblig'd to fly with one piece of Plate, and a few small Things, leaving behind him a Bundle of Plate, and other the richest things in the House, which he intended to carry off, and to rifle every Thing, if he had not been stopt and frightened. He own'd that he was a most flagitious, wicked young Man, void of all good Qualities, and addicted to all manner of Vices, such as Drinking, Whoring, Gaming, Cursing, and Blaspheming, and Sabbath Breaking, &c. he committed a Number of Street and Highway Robberies, pick Pockets; was guilty of Shop-lifting, and all kinds of Theft, having had Pleasure in nothing but the Company of meer Reprobates, whether Men or Women, and living upon the general plunder of all Mankind. He acknowledged also, that he was guilty of Perjury, in swearing Robberies falsely upon another Man; because he was of Opinion, that he designed to swear against him. For these, and innumerable other Sins, which he freely confest, he begg'd pardon of God and Man, shed plenty of Tears, behaved well under his Misfortunes, and own'd that his Sentence was most just; and that he suffered most deservedly. He declared, that he was truly penitent for all his Sins; hoping to obtain Mercy from God, through Christ, in whom he believed as his only Saviour, and that he died in Peace with all Mankind. An Account of the Robberies committed by William Howard , one of the Malefactors, who suffered at Tyburn , on Wednesday the second Day of October, 1734. and which he particularly desired might be published in this Paper; and that the Publick might be informed, that he did request the same, not out of any Pride he took in the Repetition thereof; but on the contrary, that innocent Persons might not lye under the Imputation of having committed them, by reason, (as he said) some other Persons were suspected for divers of them. HE said, he with some others of his Companions, within some few Months of his Committment for the Fact for which he suffered, had committed near Fourscore Burglaries, in and about the Town; and he believed above thirty of them were committed in Clerkenwell Parish , and in that Neighbourhood; and had got for his Share above two hundred Pounds, by Sale of the Goods they stole; and in particular from a Washerwoman's House, which they broke open in Cold-Bath Fields . That he and one Jack Anderson , took about eighty or a hundred Shirts and Shifts, besides other Linnen, &c. and in particular, about thirty Shirts which were marked with W. H. and as he imagined, belonged to Mr. Hind the Brewer; some of which he applied to his own Wear, and the rest they sold, and that a Woman who is now under Sentence of Transportation, was concerned with them in this Fact. From a House in Richbell-Court , in Red-Lyon-street , they took six Shirts, some Shifts and other Things; as Gowns, Petticoats, Clothes, six silver tea Spoons, a silver hilted Sword, a gold headed Cne, a silver Snuff-box, and other Things to a considerable Value. That he, with one James Goodman and William Wynn , broke open a House in Wharton Court , from whence they took about twenty Shirts and Shifts, besides Aprons and other Linnen, as also some Pewter Plate, a Hat, Wig, wearing Apparel, and Shoes, and other Things to a considerable Value. The Red-Lyon-Inn , in Gray's-Inn Lane , they also broke open; but having likewise broke open two Houses in that Neighbourhood the same Night, they had not time to do what they intended, by Reason Daylight came on, so that there they only got a Moydore, one Shilling, and some Half-pence; besides a Wig and a Coat, and went off with that. That they had also broke open most of the Houses in Tash-street, which they effected by means of Ladders belonging to Bricklayers and others, who were at Work in the Neighbourhood, and by the help of these, sometimes got in at the Garret or Chamber Window; that in particular, at one House in that Street, where they got in at the Garret Window, and took about seven or eight pair of Sheets, Table-cloths, Gowns, &c. and coming down Stairs, went into the Parlour, where seeing a Bed in it, they went to pull of the Bed Clothes, in order to carry them off likewise; but the Man and his Wife being in the same Bed a-sleep, whom they did not see, their pulling the Clothes off wakened them, and they cried out Thieves, and Murder, on which Howard and his Companion Goodman, with a Volley of Oaths and threatning to murder them, obliged them to cease their Calling out for Help, and marched off with what they had got. At another House next the Paviour's Arms, at Hatton-Wall, they broke in at the Cellar Window, and took a considerable Quantity of Pewter, Brass, Linnen, and wearing Apparel, then went into the Parlour, where they found five or six silver Spoons, a Set of Tea-spoons, a silver Boat, and in particular, a hump'd-back'd Boys Coat; but going into the next Room, where the Woman was in Bed, she hearing the Noise, called out to know who was there; Howard being himself in Liquor, cry'd D - you for a B - ch, your Lord and Master, lie still and be D - d. And his Companion Goodman coming into the Room at the same time, obliged the Woman to lye still, whilst Howard carried off the Goods, and then they both went off. They rob'd the Cock-pit near Grays Inn-Lane several times, and one time in particular, amongst other things took away a Jugg of Rum, and going along the King's Road , met a Watchman there, whom they made to drink with them, who took so large a Dose thereof, that instead of going his Rounds, he went into the Fields, and lay down upon the Grass, to take a Nap, to refresh himself. This Robbery he said he was suspected for, as also for one which he committed at the White-Lyon Alehouse in Gray's-Inn-Lane . Another at a Gentleman's House in Kings-head Court , Holbourn -At the Cheshire-Cheese in Wood's Close -A private House in St. John's Court , in St. John's-Street , and another in Jewin Street ; all those he committed, and said he believed he was justly suspected for them all. The same Night that he robb'd the Cock-pit, but before in the Evening, he and some others of his Companions going along Burr-Street in St. Katherines , betwixt nine and ten in the Evening, saw a Gentleman in a Room by himself, and a Rokeloe and a strait bodied Coat, lying in the Window. Howard and his Companions endeavoured to get up the Sash, to take them out, which whilst they were about, the Gentleman rose up hastily, went to a Closet, and took out a silver Pint Mug, Spoon; and filling the Mug with Wine, went out of the Room upon some Occasion or other, in the mean time Howard put up the Sash, took out the Coat and Rockeloe, stept into the Room, carried off the Mug and Spoon, before the Gentleman returned, and shut down the Window again; as soon as the Gentleman came in, finding the Mug and Spoon gone, he called to his Servant, to know what was become of them; who replying, no Body had been in the Room; the Gentleman in Surprize, swore the Devil had been there then, and going out of the Room, they saw him make to the Door, but before he got the Door open, they got oft with their Booty, and taking Coach, came to the Old Bailey ; where they sold the Cup to Boddington, (who was since transported, for buying the Goods of Colonel Des Romaines; for which one Brown and Whitlock were executed for robbing the said Gentleman) for 2 Guineas, the Spoon for 10 s. and the Coat and Rockeloe for twenty-five Shillings, which they divided amongst them. He also broke open the House of one Mr. Bur, a Merchant, whom his Father (who was a Baker) at that time served with Bread, and from thence took a large Bread Plate, a dozen of Silver-spoons, some Teaspoons, a silver Boat, six Shirts and the Ruffles to them, which lay in a Pan of Water, and several other things of Value. The Method of committing this Robbery was on this Manner, he being out upon the Search for Prey, was got upon the Top of Mr. Bur's House, where he lay till about two in the Morning, and in the mean time about twelve o' Clock the House Maid and Cook Maid going to Bed, and having had some Words together, he over heard the Cook-maid say to the other, you have left the Bread Plate below in the Table-cloth, and you know the Chimney Sweepers are to come in the Morning, I wish some of them may take it away: Upon which about two in the Morning, when they were all asleep, he opened a trap Door, which went on to the Top of the House, and so got in, took away the Particulars before mentioned, and got off with them; the next Day the Things being missed, the poor Cook-maid was taken up upon Suspicion, and committed to Newgate; but there being no other Proof than what was founded on Suspicion of the Words she had spoke to the House-maid, she was afterwards discharged. He, with some other of his Companions, broke open a Sale Shop in St. John's-street about Christmas was 12 Months last, from whence they took about 30 Suits of Cloaths, old and new, besides other Things; but in going by St. John's Pound , were stop'd by two Watchmen, but they being arm'd with Pistols, oblig'd the Watchmen to light them into the Fields as far as the London Spaw, when they sent the Watchmen back, and made the best of their Way to the Pinder of Wakefield , where they made a Survey of their Booty; and from thence sent for a Woman who used to pawn their stolen Goods for them, who came accordingly, and carry'd them away to some of her Accomplices, and converted them into Money presently, so that they shared about 12 l. each amongst them for that Night's Work. He had committed so many Robberies, and apprehending some of his Confederates would impeach him to save themselves; that not thinking it safe to stay longer here, he went to Ireland , where he was gone for some Time, but exercis'd his Talent in the same manner as he had done here, so that he found it equally as dangerous to stay there as here, upon which he ventur'd back again; but the second Night after his Return, he went to a House in Bishops Court , in the Old-Baily , which designing to attempt, he turn'd the Pin of the Window, and the Key dropping out, he open'd the Shutter and got in, and from thence he took six Shirts, seven Shifts, besides Gowns. Aprons, Frocks, Petticoats, Handkerchiefs, and all the Master's wearing Apparel, except his Breeches: This was in March last, in Company with one Woodburne and Wynn. During his being in Ireland, one Oaks gave in two Informations against him, both of which he said were true, and were committed in Milford-lane in one House; the first, he with the Evidence open'd the Sash Window and took out a Tea Kettle and Lamp, which they apprehended to be Silver (but was not) and some China; but some of the Neighbours perceiving them, gave the Alarm, and they were glad to get off with what they had got. The second was in the same House, where being got in he open'd several Drawers, and had bundled up a large Quantity of Goods, amongst which was about 30 Yards of Velvet ready to be carry'd off; but being again disturb'd, they were obliged to march of and leave the Things behind them, excepting only a Pair of Silver Buckles, and two or three Handkerchiefs. He and his Companion broke open several Houses in and about St. James's Westminster and White-hall , particularly one with his Companion Okey near the last Place, from whence they took a Man's Coat, and several Parcels of Linnen and Woollen Apparel, which they carried to a Place where they usually resorted, and sent a Woman whom he entrusted, and with whom he sometimes liv'd as his Wife, to dispose of the Coat, who brought them 15 s for it, alledging it was all she could get; as to Howard, he believ'd her, but Okey endeavour'd to persuade him that she had got more, but kept it; on which Howard flung a Knife at her with such Force, that it not only pierc'd thro' her Cloaths, but struck also into the Bone; and they having got a Fowl roasted for Supper, which being brought to Table in the midst of the Fray, upon which Okey seeing the Blood run from the wounded Woman, snatch'd the Fowl from off the Table and ran away with it: Howard seeing that, follow'd Okey for some time, but he got away from him; and on Howard's coming back again, his Mistress lay bleeding on the Floor, and almost Speechless, which he seeing run for a Surgeon, and by proper Application she recover'd, but it was some Time first. By this Robbery they got about 4 l. a-piece, and from the Produce of the several Robberies about St. James's, they divided about 80 l. each. He said the Robbery which most disturb'd his Conscience was, a Burglary which he committed at a Porter's House near Bunhill-Fields, from whence he took about 30 or 40 Yards of Callimanco or Camblet, about 150 Yards of Lacing for Saddles, besides a considerable parcel of Wearing Apparel, Houshold Goods, and common Utensils; and that in the Space of three Months before his last Commitment to Newgate , he had got near 200 l. by the Robberies he had committed. And that he, in Company with a Woman now under Sentence for Transportation, broke open a House in a Court in Bishopsgate-street , from whence they took 8 pieces of Camblet and Callimanco, a Quaker's Hat, and several other Things, to a considerable value. He declar'd he had several Times robb'd both his Father and his Uncle, and had it in his Intention to have stripp'd his Uncle's House, but had like to have been discover'd in the Attempt, and glad to get of to prevent being known. The last Burglary he said he committed was at the Crown-Coffee House , against St. George's Church Southwark , where they opened several Drawers, and packed up a considerable parcel of Silks, Cloths, Linnen, and other Things, which he and Wynn bundled up in two Parcels; one of which he carried on at the Door himself, about four a Clock in the Morning, and Wynn immediately coming out after him with the other, a Stranger passing by, and observing them, said they had been robbing the House, but not being positive of it, nor having any Body at Hand to assist him, only went muttering along the Street, making up to the Watch-house, as they supposed, to inform the Watch; which they seeing turned off another Way, and made up towards the Fields, till they had an Opportunity to House their Goods till Day, when they got a Coach and carried them off. The same Day one Sutton, who had stole 3 silver Spoons from his Mother, gave one of them to a Woman, who carried the same to Howard, who filing out the Arms for her, she carry'd the same to pawn, and was stopt, when Howard coming after her was stopt also; but no Body appearing against them, they were then discharged; yet the same Day Howard was apprehended for some of his former Facts, and being Custody, thought to get off by turning Evidence against some of his former Companions, and having been told that some of them designed to save themselves, by impeaching him. Howard resolved to be before-hand with them, and do them the like Favour; and therefore he gave in an Information against William Isackson , alias Jackson , and William Gulliford , for one Burglary, which he said they committed with him, and swore the Fact against the former, at the Old Bailey in July last; but it appearing that he was in Custody at the very Time Howard swore the Fact to be commited, he was acquitted. This Howard after his Sentence acknowledged, and that he had sworn falsely against them in Order to prevent their informing against him on any other Account; he declared they were innocent of this Fact, that he was heartily glad they were acquitted, and said that himself and a little Woman, (now under Sentence of Transportation) and John Anderson , who was executed along with James Baker , alias Stick-in-theMad committed that Fact. He in his Information also gave in an Account of another Burglary which he pretended was committed by himself and John Green , alias Gartering Jack, and John Green betaken upon his Information, was try'd at the Old Baily for the same; and Howard swore the same positively upon the said Green; but Howard's Credit being so bad, both as appear'd by his own Evidence, and the Prosecutor's last mention'd, the Jury did not believe him, and acquitted the Prisoner. He said there was a Woman, who formerly lived upon Saffron-Hill, whose House they used to frequent, who was privy to many of their Actions, and generally used to leave her Cellar Door unbolted, that if they met with a Prize, they might have the Opportunity of coming in at all Hours in the Night, without any Disturbance or Suspicion to the Neighbourhood that she is since removed into St. Andrew's-street, where she carries on the like Business; that her House is frequented by all Sorts of Thieves, &c. who was one of her best, if not her only Customers: And that she used to assist in disposing of the Goods they stole, and that if the Persons injured by the several Burglaries aforesaid, were to apply in a proper Manner, many of them might find part of the Goods they lost, yet in her House or Custody: And wish'd some proper Means were used to suppress that House, and to punish her, she being, as he said, one of the greatest Encouragers of Youth in all Sorts of Wickedness. He also mention'd another Person, who keeps a Brandy Shop near St. Giles's-Pound, who, he said, was a great Promoter of their Crimes, by encouraging them in their Proceedings, and then betraying them afterwards; and that it was to him that he owed the first Occasion of his Ruin, and this he declared as he was in the Cart going to the Place of Execution. On the Morning of his Execution a Gentleman came to Newgate , to enquire of him about some particular Affairs; after which, speaking in relation to his approaching End, and pressing him to declare whether he had any Thing in particular that burthen'd his Conscience, he reply'd, he had not, that he had been a great Sinner, but never knew what it was to be easy in his Mind, until that last blessed Night, that he had much rather die than live; for that if his Majesty were to grant him a Pardon, he found he should be drawn away to his former Course of Life; and said all his Fellow-Convicts seem'd easy under their dismal Circumstances. About Eight o' Clock he with the rest went up to Chappel, where they all attended Divine Service with Seriousness and Attention, at the Close whereof Howard cry'd out, Lord have Mercy upon us all, and likewise on all People Living. He desir'd particularly that his Friend, Mrs. A. B. (who, he said, would see this Paper when publish'd) would be particularly careful of a certain Person whom she was acquainted with, and whom she believed to be sincere in his Professions to her; for this Reason, that he knew his Intentions to be only to deceive and delude her, and hoped that this Caution from him might be the Means to prevent her Ruin. He also desired that the Publick might be particularly informed, that the true Reason why so many Burglaries were committed was, by the Carelesness of Servants, in not taking Care to fasten the Keys in the Pins of the Windows, they many Times pinning the same so negligently, that on turning the Pins round, the Keys would of themselves often fall out, without any farther Trouble, and especially if they were turn'd and shook a little, whereas if they were careful to pin their Windows, and fix the Keys in so, that on turning or shaking the Pins they could not fall out, Burglaries would not be so frequent: And also if People would take Care to have proper Fastenings to their Sashes to prevent their being thrown up in the Evenings, by any Person on the Out-side. Many of the Burglaries mention'd in this Account were committed by getting in at the Windows, on finding the Pins either unkey'd, or so negligently fasten'd, that on turning or shaking the same, they drop'd out: And it was a general Practice with them to go from House to House to try the Pins of the Windows, and that they generally found some or other of them, either unpinned, or else so loose, that the Keys drop'd out on turning the Pins, whereby they found a ready Entry, without the Trouble and Noise which might otherways have attended any other way of Entry; and so Expeditious, that they often committed two or three Burglaries in one Night, with very little Trouble, they not being Content with one only, when they had Time enough to effect more. Robert Colson , was indicted for assaulting Elizabeth Bedford , in an open Field near the Highway, putting her Fear, and taking from her four Handkerchiefs, a Waistcoat, a Shirt, a Cambrick-head, a Cloak, a Tortoiseshell Ring, a Gold Ring, a Cypher Ring, a Gold Ring set with DiamondSparks, a Snuff-Box, and other things, and five Shillings in Money, June the 1st. He was a second time indicted, for assaulting Timothy Towle , in an open Path near the Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Violin, a Coat and Waistcoat, five Musick-Books, a Cap, and one Shilling, June the 5th. 2. Robert Colson , about twenty-nine or thirty Years old, of honest, but mean Parents, in Essex , thirty-five Miles from London ; who gave him but little Education at School, and what he there learned he had since mostly forgot. He served his Time to a Gardiner in the Country , honestly, and with Approbation; and then he married a Wife, who was tried with him, for receiving the Goods, for which he was tried and convicted, knowing them to be stolen; but she was on the Trial acquitted. While he continued in his own Country he had Employment, and maintained himself and Family by his Business, with a good Character and Reputation; and coming to Town with his Family, about five years ago, he had here also constant Employment, and mostly in Gardens about Bloomsbury , where he gain'd a sufficient Livelihood to support himself and Family in a sober Way, and if he had been contented with his Lot, might have done very well; but falling in with bad Company, about such Shops and Places as they frequent, they so far corrupted his Morals, that he turned idle, and became capable of undertaking the most villainous Exploits. He acknowledged the two Robberies, as sworn against him, although at first he denyed himself to be the Person, alledging the Witnesses to have committed a Mistake in taking him for another; but when the Dead Warrant came out, he acknowledged all with Tears, and that of late he had been very wicked, in Drinking, Swearing, and keeping of bad Company, having neglected all Business, and joined himself to a Company of notorious Thieves and Robbers. He lamented much for the Misery and Calamity he had brought upon his Wife and innocent Child. He denied that he was wicked or of a scandalous Behaviour, in the former part of his Life; but said, that he frequented the Church, and lived regularly, not knowing any thing of ill Courses, till he fell in with a Set of abandoned Wretches, about the Town. He was very ignorant and illeterate; I endeavoured to instruct him in the Principles necessary to Salvation, as much as the Shortness of the Time would allow. He declared himself sincerely penitent for all the Sins of his Life; that he believed in Christ, through whom alone he expected Salvation, and that he was in Peace with all the World. Thomas Macguire , was indicted for stealing a black Gelding, value 5 l. the Property of John Shipwith , August 1st. 3. Thomas Macguire , 30 Years of Age, born at Dublin , of mean Parents, who educated him at School as they were able, but did not put him to any particular Trade; so when of Age he went abroad from his own Country to the Plantations, and serv'd nine Years in Virginia , where they treated him well, and he had plenty of every Thing, but not loving Con finement to Business in that Country, he went to Sea, and serv'd some Time in a Man of War ; and at last coming to England , having done something amiss, he left the Ship, and being on Shore about London , having nothing to do, and destitue of every Thing, he took the Horse from out of the Fields, intending to sell him in the first Town or Place where he could find a Buyer but at Barnet , they seeing him without Shoes, Saddle, or any thing to fit him for riding, stopt him upon Suspicion, and immediately found out the true Owner; upon which Thomas was committed, try'd and capitally convicted for the said Crime. He own'd in general, that he had been a very great Sinner, but said he had never committed any other Theft or Robbery, except in the Fact for which he was convicted. He was miserably poor and naked, and so weak and sick, that he could not come often up to Chapel. He was very morose and obstinate, and not willing to confess any Thing; for it was hard to extort a Word from him, upon any Subject whatever. He was of the Romish Communion; and said, that he hop'd God would have Mercy upon his poor Soul. Mary Haycock , (Wife of John Haycock ) and Ann Haycock her Daughter, were indicted for High-Treason; for having in their Custody, a pair of wooden Flasks for Coining, without any lawful Cause. They were a second time indicted for concealing the said Flasks, and a third time, for coining three false and counterfeit Sixpences, June 1st. 4. Mary Haycock , thirty-seven years of Age, born in the Kingdom of Ireland ; her Parents gave her a tolerable Education at School, but what she got was mostly obliterated, by reason of two great a Concern about worldly Affairs. Having lived as a Servant for a short time, she married John Haycock , a Shoe maker , and had six Children, all now living: the eldest of which, Ann, was try'd with her and acquitted, and the rest, except the second, being young, were all put into the Workhouse. She, as too many of her Acquaintances had done, learned the Art of Coining in Ireland, and when she found it not safe to stay there any longer, she came for England , where she never wanting considerable Sums of Money of her own Coining, which she past off in all Places she came to, where she thought it could be done with Safety. The Metal they commonly used for this Purpose is Pewter, and the Way they come by it is, three, four, or five of them go to an Ale-house in Company, and every one call for a Quart or Pint of Beer, then they fixed upon the Pots that was of the best Metal, which they could do, as having from frequent Practice found which was most proper for their intended Use; one or two of which they would secreet and carry off with them; and of these they used to counterfeit Six-pences, Shillings and Half Crowns; so that the Ale-house Men were commonly the first Sufferers by Persons of their Profession. She used to go into the Country, upon Pretence of selling Laces and small Things, but her main Business was to put of bad Money in Exchange. But about eight Months since, this Mary Haycock , with her Daughter Ann , was detected as they were endeavouring to put off some counterfeit Money, to a Person not so easily imposed upon, as others had been; and who justly suspected, that if they were not the Coiners, they were at least Confederates with them, and employ'd to put off the same; and notwithstanding their insisting upon their Innocence, a Constable was sent for, and being examin'd before a Justice of the Peace, there appear'd sufficient Reason (from their evasive Answers) to suspect them, as Persons employed to put off Bad and Counterfeit Coin; and thereupon they were committed to New Prison, where they lay for the Space of five Weeks, or thereabouts; when they were try'd at Hicks's-Hall, for fraudulently putting off, or paying Bad and Counterfeit Coin, knowing the same to be so. But upon the Tryal they had the good Fortune to be acquitted, by Reason their Knowledge of the Coin they had paid, or offer'd in Payment, could not fully appear to the Satisfaction of the Court and Jury. Having by this Means obtain'd their Liberty, they, the same Night, went to lodge with one Ann Russel , over-against Parker's-Lane in Drury-Lane , where they continued fourteen Days, and then removed into Baldwin's-Gardens , to a Room up two Pair of Stairs, where Russel (who was afterwards an Evidence against them) and Mrs. Haycock lay together in one Bed, and the Daughter, and one Catherine Kelly in another Bed in the same Room; and whatever Confidence they might have in Russel and Kelly, we know not; but this much appear'd by the Evidence upon the Trial, that they frequently employ'd themselves in (their Work, as the esteem'd it, which was) Coining of Counterfeit-Money: For one Night particularly, the old Woman, whilst the others was in Bed, was observ'd by Russel to be Coining of Six Pences; on which Russel forbad her proceeding in such Practices. To which she reply'd, She need not be so uneasy, for no Harm should come to her; and at another Time, she surprized both Mother and Daughter very busy with their Molds and Implements about the Fire; but on Russel's coming in they endeavour'd to hide them; and soon afterwards she again found them boiling of their new cast Coin, and the Daughter rubbing the same with Whiting to clean it. On the 27th of May last, Russel apply'd to a Gentleman belonging to the Mint, and inform'd against Hay cock, and her Daughter: and they appointed Saturday the 1st of June for seizing them; at which Time the abovesaid Gentleman, with two Assistants, went to the old Woman's Lodging, and the Street-Door being open, they got up Stairs without any Discovery, but found the ChamberDoor tied with a Piece of Tape, but pushing against the same, it flew open: Upon which, the old Woman cry'd out Murther! set up a terrible Irish Hallaloe, and began to be very troublesome, so that the Gentleman, and his Assistants were obliged to tye her Hands before they could proceed to any Search; which done, they found five new Counterfeit Six-Pences thrust into some Notche in the Floor, which they got out; and then searching further, they also found some old Rags, Leather, Whiting, &c. used in Coining; both Mother and Daughter pretended a great deal of Innocence; but upon the aforesaid Gentleman's finding the Particulars before-mention'd, and searching a wooden Box in the Room, the Daughter desired him not to take the Linnen which was therein away, because it was all they should have to support themselves in Newgate; and turning aside to her Mother, said softly to her, We are gone. The Mother made a prodigious Noise, and cry'd out Murder, Thieves, &c. She was committed to Newgate (where she had been formerly committed, on the 6th of March 1733, for a Crime of the same Nature, but no Bill being found against her in April Sessions following, she was discharged for that Time) but being try'd at the Sessions held in July last, the Facts before-mention'd were sworn against her, and she was capitally convicted. Whilst under Sentence she behaved herself very soberly, seem'd penitent and sorry for her Offences; but complain'd very much of her Husband, that he was a vile naughty Person, wholly negligent of his Duty to God and Man: That he left her for three Years and a half, taking no Care of the Children, which she was oblig'd to keep, without the least Help from him. He came sometimes to visit her while under Sentence, when the fell out and had high Words, giving one another abusive Names; but after the dead Warrant came down, he appear'd very much concern'd for her. She had no other way to live but by wicked and unlawful Practices. She wept and lamented much, for her miserable, simple Husband, as she called him, and small Children. She behav'd well in Chappel, being attentive both to Prayers and Exhortations. She confess'd that she was a most notorious Sinner in many Respects, and that her Sufferings were most deservedly inflicted upon her. She declar'd that she hop'd for Salvation, through the Mercy of God in Christ; that she sincerely re pented of all her Sins; and forgave every Body, as she expected Mercy from God. Elizabeth Tracey (with Ann Knight , repriev'd) was indicted, as also with Judith Murray , not yet taken, for High Treason, in making 3 false and counterfeit Six-pences, Feb. 20, in the 6th Year of his present Majesty. She (with the same Persons) was a second Time indicted for making 20 false and counterfeit Shillings. 5 Elizabeth Tracey , 27 Years of Age, born nigh Dublin , liv'd with her Father and kept House for him after her Mother's Death, who educated her at School in such Things as were proper for one of her Station. Her Father gave her 30 or 40 l. to put herself into Business, with which she bought Irish Linnen, and sold it in the Country , as well whilst she was in Ireland as in England , 'till such Time as the Stock was run out, and then she liv'd by Washing , and other Day-labour ; having still some Pretence of Business to conceal her villainous Practices of coining counterfeit Money. Her Sister, Katharine Tracey , alias Bogle , or Steuard , was long detain'd in New-Prison for putting off and paying away counterfeit Money, and then Betty spent all that was remaining of her Money in maintaining her, which made her take it in very ill Part, that through some Words Catharine had spoke to Dearing, she should be the Occasion of Dearing's informing against her, so soon after she had been so kind to assist and support her under Confinement: But Dearing not only informed against Catharine, but Elizabeth also, and on her Information they were both prosecuted, and Dearing gave Evidence against them both. And this was the Cause of their disagreeing so very much while under Sentence, and misbehaving in a very strange and uncommon manner upon several Occasions, offering to strike and to throw Pint or Quart Pots, or whatever was at hand at each other; so that if the Bystanders had not frequently prevented it in all Probability Murder would have ensu'd. Elizabeth was an inseperable Companion of Ann Knight , who is repriev'd, and lay in the same Lodging with her; and what bad Money they made, it was done by them in Partnership, whatever the one said the other confirming. Elizabeth was not willing to make a full and free Confession, alledging that every Thing was not true in the manner some of the Witnesses had sworn against them, but owned that she had coined and put off counterfeit Money, and that otherwise she was a very wicked young Woman in many Respects, having been tried with Brown, who was lately executed for Coining, (for stealing a silver Tankard,) and acquitted; and she and the rest of them having been frequent ly in different Jails, for divers Crimes; and that therefore, God who is just in all his Ways, and holy in all his Works, had in Justice afflicted her, and that the Punishment of her Iniquity, was less than what she deserved. She wept and lamented much, and fainted away sometimes in Chappel, after the dead Warrant was out; when reflecting upon her shameful and disgraceful Death. She declared her Penitence for all the Sins of her Life, hoped that Almighty God would have Mercy upon her Soul, and died in Peace with all the World. She was of the Romish Communion. Catherine Bogle , alias Tracy , was indicted for High-Treason, in coining forty false and counterfeit Sixpences, on the 8th of August, 1733. She was a second time indicted for coining twelve counterfeit Shillings, on the 30th of the same Month. 6. Catherine Bogle , alias Tracey , alias Steuart , about thirty seven years of Age, was born of honest Parents near Dublin , who put her to School, and bred her in the Romish Way. She served in several Families, but being of a vicious Disposition, she soon grew intimate with several Men, and lived with them at different times, and past alternately for their Wives, and had several Children by them, and this is the Occasion of giving her the Name of Bogle, Steuart, &c. and when they fell out, whilst under Sentence, with her Sister Elizabeth, she upbraided her with having had four Bastards in her own Country. Her last Husband (as she called him) used to lock her up, and to keep her under a pretty close Confinement, but Catherine not loving this way of Treatment, made an Escape from him, and came to London last Year, with Elizabeth Wright , who some Months ago was executed at Tyburn, for coining counterfeit Money. (Catherine had been in London oftener than once before, and having learned her Art in Ireland , where she sometimes practic'd it; she followed the same Employment also in England . Being acquainted with several of the like Profession in London, she went first to Alice Dearing , whom she said she found busily employed at Work, and who afterwards as she pretended, drew her into the same Secret, and made her her chief Confident, sometimes coming, at other times going into the Country, to pass their bad Money in Company together, in one of which Journeys, some time ago, they made 13 or 14 Pound in about fourteen Days time. She was taken up at Hammersmith , about the time that Mary Haycock was also taken up on the same Suspicion, of putting off bad Money, and they were both committed to the Gate House , Westminster , and afterward to New-Prison , during which time her Sister Elizabeth was ruined, with being at the whole Charge of maintaining her there, and afterwards getting her Freedom; but after some Months Imprisonment she was set at Liberty for want of sufficient Evidence, though she was really guilty of the Fact, having thrown down a Bag of counterfeit Money in a Ditch, when pursu'd, and for which they blam'd Mary Haycock ; however, both of them, tho' with some Difficulty, got out of this Scrape. She reflected much upon one of the chief Edvidence, her great Companion, and some others, and earnestly desir'd poor and unweary People to beware of being ensnar'd by them, who would first draw them in, and then bring them to the same fatal End as they had done herself and some others. Katharine own'd that she was a most wicked flagitious Woman in every Respect. She thought Coining a small Crime, and a great piece of Ingenuity, for which it was hard to subject them to so severe Penalties. I persuaded her to the contrary, and endeavour'd to shew her how detrimental it was to the Publick, and that therefore it ought to be punishable in the highest Degree. Ann Knight and Elizabeth Tracey intended to inform against Alice Dearing , because she had given Evidence against Eliz Wright , Mother to Ann Knight , who was lately executed for the same Crime; this they told to Katharine, who entertaining a strict Correspondence with Dearing, communicated the Secret to her, and warned her to beware of the Danger: Dearing, to prevent their taking Revenge upon her, inform'd against both of them, and Katharine herself, also (and another Woman not yet taken) which brought them to condign Punishment. While under Sentence, this occasion'd Ann and Elizabeth to entertain an irreconcilable Animosity against Katharine, with whom they would scarce speak but in Wrath and Anger, and therefore she kept mostly at a Distance from them: However, both in publick and private, they were continually reflecting on each other for their unhappy Misfortunes, especially the two Sisters; and Words constantly arose between them when present; nay, even sometimes Blows. I severely repremanded them for their misbehaviour in their miserable Circumstances, and desir'd them to lay aside all that Malice which they seem'd to bear to each other, and to pray incessantly unto God for Forgiveness of their manifold Sins and Offences which they daily, nay, hourly committed; yet they were, when present, continually entering into Disputes, Katharine frequently telling her Sister, that if it had not been for you, she should not have been brought to that miserable End, and accusing her for being a vile Woman, a Shop-lifter, a Stealer of Pewter Pots, and such like Discourse. This I was inform'd of, and once or twice was Witness to their Jangling, which was their daily Practice, instead of calling upon our Saviour Christ, to make Intercession for Pardon and Forgiveness for their Wickedness, which they committed against the Almighty. They sometimes gave me Thanks for my admonishing them, and promis'd to be more mindful of their Duty, acknowledging that they had not been so earnest about their precious Souls as their unhappy Condition requir'd; especially considering the Goodness of his Majesty, who granted them so long a Time to prepare for their latter End. Katharine was more frank in her Confessions than any of the rest, and own'd that it was all true and matter of Fact which was given in Evidence against her. She said also that they were all Coiners, that she had taught them all that unlawful Art, and that it was needless to deny, but most adviseable to make a full Confession of the Crimes which they justly suffer'd for. She beg'd pardon of God and Man for all the great Offences of her Life, and died in Peace with every Body. Whilst they were under Sentence, one of the Evidences against them came to Newgate and desired to be admitted to them, but the Turnkey refused to give her Admittance, as knowing the Inclination of the Prisoners not to see her, and therefore desired her to go about her Business; but she insisting upon seeing them, and growing clamorous, the prisoners over-heard her, and calling out from the Cells, where they were confin'd, desired her not to trouble them with her unacceptable Sight, but to go about her Business, without insulting them under their Misfortunes; that she must be sensible her Presence could not be grateful to them, and pray'd God to give her Grace to repent of her evil Ways, and that she would refrain from some Practices she was addicted to, otherways she would soon be in the like Condition with themselves, and said they freely forgave her, and hoped God would do the same to. At the Place of EXECUTION. THE Morning they went to Execution, William Howard , Robert Colson , and Mary Haycock , received the Sacrament very devoutly; the other three were of the Romish Communion. When Prayers, Exhortations, singing of Psalms, (to which all of them gave heed) were over: the three Men, William Howard , Robert Colson and Thomas Macguire , were put into one Cart, and the three Women, Mary Haycock , Catherine Tracey , and Elizabeth Tracey , Sisters, were put into the Sledge drawn by four Horses, upon a Hurdle, as is usual in Cases of High-Treason; Haycock and Elizabeth with their Faces forward, and Catherine with her Face looking backward: and they were in this Order carried to the Place of Execution, where I attended them. When the Men were tyed up, the three Women came from the Sledge to the Cart, into which they got, when one of the Women went and saluted the three Men, after which they all proceeded to their Devotions. Whilst I was reading, Elizabeth Tracey in particular, spoke a great deal to the Audience in relation to the Crime for which they were to suffer, and with an uncommon Sedateness and Calmness, without any Terror or Fear of Death, and seemed to be in a perfect State of Easiness and Tranquility of Mind, and addressing herself to the High-Constable, who was present, told him particularly of several Persons who were the Encouragers, and Harbourers of Coiners; particular, some in Princess-Street, who were the chief Instruments of bringing her to that Place, and brought her Sister (though till then, they had seemed irreconcilable) to the other End of the Cart, to affirm the same, who did so; and added, that she did not know, nor had ever seen one of the Persons who was one of the principle Evidences against her before the Time of her Trial, and said she was under no Terror on Account of her Death, nor coveted or desired Life in the least. All the Women in particular, behaved with great Composedness and uncommon Calmness of Mind, and without any Shew of Fear or Dread of Death, or Desire of Life. William Howard caus'd to be read a Paper, which he desired to be publish'd with this, and which 'tis accordingly incerted. He and the other two Men having no more to add to their former Confessions, called upon God to have Mercy upon them for Christ's sake, and said they died in Peace with all Men. They were all attentive and serious at Prayers, and singing of Psalms; when Prayers was over, the three Women were carried to the Stake, where the two Sisters, who had before been at Variance, most kindly kiss'd and embraced one another several times. They went all off the Stage, crying to God to have Mercy upon them, and that the Lord Jesus would receive their Spirits. The following is the Copy of a LETTER which William Howard gave to the Printer hereof; having sent the Original, as he said, to some Friend of his, but would not name who. My Good Friend, THE unfortunate Station I am in, and the certain Hopes of Death, causes me to reflect upon the many Crimes I have been guilty of; and as the Inducement thereto was the Love of Idleness, and dissolute Company, I earnestly beg of you (and think it a Duty incumbent upon me to warn you of my approaching Fate) to desire you to consider the ill Consequence of keeping such Company, and refrain the Society of all Persons you know or suspect to be Guilty of any such Crimes for which I suffer, and of which I have been too Guilty. I ear nestly intreat you not to frequent those Houses and Places of ill Resort, which are always open and ready to receive and encourage such as incline to frequent them; and hope the Example of a Friend under my Circumstances may be more prevalent than all those others which we have both seen and heard of. And that you will always remember the Fatal End of, Your Dying Friend, W. H. And just before the Cart drew off, deliver'd a Paper, being the Speech he made to the Audience, and desired it might be inserted herein, which is as follows: Good People, NO doubt but many of you here, out of Curiosity to behold my Misfortune, more than to Profit by my Example; the Crime for which I suffer I acknowledge myself guilty of; and as my Sentence was just, so is my Punishment reasonable, and agreeable to the Laws of the Land. Good People, I beg of you all that are here present, and hear me, to take Warning by me; and let the Example of my Suffering be an Inducement to all that are guilty of such Crimes as I have committed, to refrain from them and from all Inducements and Temptations that lead thereto; for however reguardless we may be of the Consequences thereof, and hope to escape Punishment here yet in the Hour of Death they will occasion the most severe Reflections; and the Apprehensions of a future Judgment will be so terrible that all the Pleasure and Satisfaction that can be receiv'd from the Commission of those Crimes, will not be answerable to the Terrors of one Moment's Reflection at the Time of Death. I acknowledge myself to have been guilty of a great Number of Crimes, and have no room to hope for Mercy, but through the Merits of Jesus Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of Mankind, thro' whose Merits only I hope for Salvation; and beg the Prayers of all who hear me at the Time of my Departure. 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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at TYBURN on Wednesday the 2d of November, 1715. AT the General Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, and adjourn'd to Tuesday the 18th of October, 1715, Seventeen Persons (as I mention'd in my Paper of Friday last) were found Guilty; viz. Three of High-Treason, and the rest of diverse other Capital Crimes, and did accordingly receive Sentence of Death. Of these Persons, the Three for High-Treason being Executed on that Day, viz. Friday the 28th of October, of whom an Account has been already given, (to which I refer the Reader) Three Women among the other Malefactors, repriev'd for their Pregnancy, and Four of the Men by HIS MAJESTY'S gracious Mercy (which I wish they may duly and daily improve) the other Seven were order'd for Execution on Monday last, but respited to this Day. While they lay under this Condemnation, I constantly attended them twice every Day, and gave them such Instructions and Admonitions, as I thought proper for their respective ilities and Circumstances. On the two LORD'S Days, the 16th and 23d of October, I preach'd publickly to them (both in the Forenoon and Afternoon) in the Chapel of Newgate. The Matter of those Sermons having been shew'd in my last Paper, I shall here give an Account only of these I preach'd to them on the last Lord's Day, upon this Text; 2 Cor. 5. 10. For me must all appear before the Judgment-Seat of CHRIST, that every One may receive the Things done in his Body, according to that he has done, whether it be Good or Bad. After I had explain'd this Text in general, I shew'd in particular, I. The Necessity and Infallibility of a future Judgment. II. The Strictness and Equity of that Judgment. III. and lastly, The Use we ought to make of this Doctrine in the Text, which is, That we should lead a Holy Life; and when me have done otherwise, heartily repent, and earnestly sue at the Throne of Grace for GOD'S Pardon, before we are call'd to the Bar of His Justice. On these I enlarg'd, and concluded all with suitable Exhortations to the condemn'd, who (for the most part) seem'd, as it well became them, to be affected with what was deliver'd to them: The respective Account of whose past Lives and present Dispositions, here follows. 1. John Fair , condemn'd for breaking open the House of Mr. Ralph Moreton , and stealing thence Five pound-weight of Dy'd Silk, and the like quantity of raw Silk, a Silk-Gown, and other Goods, on the 17th of May 1712. He said, he was 19 years of age, born at Leeds in Yorkshire ; That when but 12 years old, he came up to London , and liv'd with his Father-in-Law, a Brewer's Servant: That at first he went to School; then was put out to One that made flower'd Stuff, and afterwards bound Apprentice to a Silk-Weaver in Spittlefields : That when he had serv'd about four Years, his Master dying, his Father-in-Law took him in again, and imploy'd him in his own Business. He deny'd the Fact for which he was condemn'd, but own'd he had been a vicious Liver, much addicted to Swearing, Drinking, &c. which he pray'd GOD would forgive him. I found him of a very rough and stubborn Disposition, but that was abated by the approach of Death. 2. Edward Shaw , condemn'd for breaking the House of Mr. James Stiff , and taking thence a Callico-Quilt and other Goods, in the Year 1712. He said, he was about 20 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Mary in Whitechapel : That he had serv'd an Apprentiship of 7 years with a Cane-chair-maker in St. Paul's Church-yard : That when his Time was out he work'd Journey-work, and then becoming acquainted with John Keen alias Cane , (the Evidence against him) he was by him enticed into that wicked Course of Life which brought him to this shameful Death. He would fain have made me believe he was not guilty of the Fact which he now stood condemn'd for, and that he never did an ill thing in his Life; but I convinc'd him of the contrary, putting him in mind, That in January 1713/1714 he was convicted of a Felony, and burnt in the Hand for it. Then he confess'd this was true, and acknowledg'd also at the same time (tho' he denied it but just before) that he had done many unjust things, which it was not in his power to make amends for, but pray'd God and those he had wrong'd would forgive him. He confess'd likewise, That he had been a great Swearer, a Profaner of the Lord's Day, and a very wicked Liver; and, That being ignorant in Matters of Religion, (for he could not so much as read, and scarce knew the Lord's Prayer) he never minded any Religious Duties; the neglect of which, he now found, was the Cause of his Ruin. 3. John Evans , condemn'd for breaking the House of Mr. Peter Barker , and stealing thence 18 China Dishes, 6 China Cups, 2 Silver-Salts, 8 Silver Spoons, and other Goods, on the 25th of August last: Also for stealing 7 Holland Aprons, 2 pair of Stockings, some Caps, and other things, from Mr. John White , on the 3d of October last He said, he was about 20 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Thomas in Southwark , where he serv'd his Apprentiship with an Uncle of his, a Brasier : That when he was out of his Time, he set up for himself, and kept a Shop in the Parish of St. Giles Cripplegate ; and, That he never did an ill Thing. Yet upon my putting him in mind, that (under the Name of John Highcroft ) he was try'd for stealing 18 quarts of Brandy, Tobacco, and other things, in October 1713; he said, he remember'd it, and had been sufficiently punisht for it, being burnt in the Hand and sent for two Years to the Bridewell in Clerkenwell , but made his escape out of it above a Twelvemonth before his Time was out. He own'd he was Guilty of that Fact, tho' he would not say the same of this he now stood condemn'd for. 4. John Stapleton , alias Stevenson , alias Smith , condemn'd for a Burglary by him committed in the House of Capt. William Coldwell , stealing thence 2 Damask and 12 Diaper Table-cloths, 12 Damask and 24 Diaper Napkins, on the 5th of October last. He said, he was 22 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Andrew Holborn : That his right Name was Steventon; That he had been well brought up by his Friends, who were honest People, and took great Care of him: That when he began to understand something of the Affairs of the World, he apply'd himself to Merchandising , and chiefly dealt in Holland, Callicoes, &c. between England and Holland. He deny'd the Fact he was condemn'd for, but own'd that he had been an Offender (and under the Lash of the Law) before; having made very little Use of the Ability and Opportunity he had of being honest. He ask'd Pardon of GOD for all his Sins, and Men for the Wrong he had done them, which he could not otherwise repair. 5. Benjamin Payne , condemn'd for privately stealing 180 Poundweight of Inkle, value 20 l. from Mr Stafford Briscoe , on the 3d of October last. He said, he was 24 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Mary in White-chapel : That he had learnt Surgery, and serv'd on board the Newark and the Albemarle, as an Assistant to the Surgeons of those Ships , and was about 20 Months in Spain, where he had the Post of an Ensign in the Lord Baltimore's Regiment, under the late Reign: That his Parents, who were Persons of Honesty and Reputation, had given him good Education, but he had not answer'd it, and was now very much griev'd for the Miscarriages of his past Life, which he pray'd GOD to forgive him. But as to the Crime he was condemn'd for, I found it difficult to bring him to a plain Confession of it. 6. James Blunt , alias Bonnet , (which last he said was his right Name) condemn'd for breaking open the House of Mrs. Mary Gostin , and taking thence 16 Gold-Rings, a Gold Necklace, a Coral, 4 SilverThimbles, several other Goods of value, and 15 l. in Money, on the 25th of August last. He said, he was 26 Years of age, born in Virginia : That he serv'd a Planter in that Country till about 5 Years since, at which time he came into England, and got some Employment at Sea , where he did (at times) serve on board several Men of War and Merchantmen. He would not confess his Guilt of the Fact he was to suffer for, and said, he never did any such thing in his Life: But I told him he was much mistaken, for I knew he had received Sentence of Death before; which he could not but acknowledge when I particularly shew'd him how he was try'd and condemn'd at the Old-Baily in October 1714, for breaking the House of Mrs. Miriam Baker , and stealing thence a Silver-Coral, and other Goods of value, on the 4th of that Month, and was then Repriev'd, and afterwards Pardon'd, which Pardon he pleaded in that Court on the 6th of August last. I found him very ignorant and stupid, and with much difficulty brought him to a Sense of his Sins, (aggravated by his presumptuous Abuse of Mercy) and to that kind of Repentance which (as I shew'd him) was only ailable to Salvation. 7. Daniel Blunt , alias Rider , (the former being his right Name) condemn'd for picking Mr. Joseph Greenway 's Pocket of a Silver-Snuffbox, on the 28th of September last. He said, he was 27 Years of age, born in Little Grays-Inn-lane , in the Parish of St. Andrew, Holborn : That he serv'd Ten Years at Sea , viz. Five in the Royal Navy, on board the Greenwich, the Boyne, the Experiment, Rochester, and two or three Men of War besides; and the other Five Years in Merchantmen: That he was not guilty of this Fact, but seeing that Snuffbox on the Ground, he took it up and put it into his own Pocket: and, That he never robb'd any Person of any thing in his Life, only his own Mother, when he was a Boy: But I shew'd him he did not speak the Truth in that, for I knew he had before this, viz. in September 1714, been convicted of a Felony for stealing an Handkerchief, and was whipt for it, and since that had committed some Robberies on the Highway: Then he confess'd it was so; and, That about 7 or 8 Months ago he was enticed by some Highway-men to go along with them, and in their Company committed 6 or 7 Robberies on the Highway, whereby he got no great matters; but being taken at last, should have suffer'd the Punishment he deserv'd, had he not obtain'd his Pardon by becoming an Evidence against two of them, viz. John Kennady and Peter Wells , who did, both of 'em, receive Sentence of Death at the late Assizes at Maidstone in Kent , and accordingly were executed there. After they had (all of th) persisted a long time in the denial of their Guilt of the respective Facts they were severally condemn'd for, Four of them, viz. Evans, Steventon, Payne, and Bonner at last confest it, but the other three did not, Steventon declar'd, as he was a dying Man, That neither his Uncle, nor his Wife, nor any of his Relations, were ever concern'd in his wicked Facts, but on the contrary always gave him good Advice. At the Place of Execution, to which they were carried from Newgate this day, (viz Six in two Carts, and One in the Coach with me) I attended them for the last time and gave them such Exhortations as were proper for 'em. I pray'd with them and made them rehearse the Apostle's Creed, and sing some penitential Psalms: When I had done admonishing them, and recommending their Souls to God, I retired from 'em. Then the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off, calling on God in these and the like Ejaculations: Lord, have Mercy upon me! Lord, save me! &c. This is all the Account here to be given of these Dying Persons. To which I shall add, A Numerical Account of all the Malefactors who have been Condemned, Repriev'd, and Executed, (as likewise of those that Dy'd in Newgate between the Day of their Condemnation, and that appointed for their Execution) in London and Middlesex, from the Time of my being chosen to be the Minister and Ordinary of Newgate, (which was in November 1700) to the Close of the late Mayoralty. NB. When I first enter'd upon this arduous and melancholy Office, in the Beginning of the Mayoralty of the Right Honourable Sir THOMAS ABNEY , Knight, I found no less than 65 Persons that had lain for a great while before under Condemnation, viz. 52 Pirates (who were for the most part Foreigners) and 13 other Criminals. Of the Pirates, 24 were Hanged at one time at the Execution-Dook in Wapping, and of the 13 other Malefactors, 8 were Executed at Tyburn. In the Mayoralty of 1. Sir Thomas Abney , Kt. Condemn'd. 118 Repriev'd. 48 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 4 Executed. 66 2. Sir William Gore , Kt. Condemn'd. 49 Repriev'd. 36 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 13 3. Sir Samuel Dashwood , Kt. Condemn'd. 38 Repriev'd. 20 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 18 4. Sir John Parsons , Kt. Condemn'd. 35 Repriev'd. 18 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 17 5. Sir Owen Buckingham , Kt. Condemn'd. 44 Repriev'd. 28 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 16 6. Sir Thomas Rawlinson , Kt. Condemn'd. 33 Repriev'd. 28 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 5 7. Sir Robert Bedingfield , Kt. Condemn'd. 23 Repriev'd. 5 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 18 8. Sir William Withers , Kt. Condemn'd. 34 Repriev'd. 16 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 18 9. Sir Charles Duncomb , Kt. Condemn'd. 39 Repriev'd. 29 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 10 10. Sir Sam. Garrard, Kt. & Bart Condemn'd. 36 Repriev'd. 28 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 8 11. Sir Gilbert Heathcote , Kt. Condemn'd. 36 Repriev'd. 23 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 13 12. Sir Robert Beachcroft , Kt. Condemn'd. 43 Repriev'd. 28 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 15 13. Sir Richard Hoare , Kt. Condemn'd. 60 Repriev'd. 35 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 28 14. Sir Samuel Stanier , Kt. Condemn'd. 108 Repriev'd. 48 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 1 Executed. 59 15. Sir Will. Humphrys, Kt. & Bart Condemn'd. 76 Repriev'd. 38 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 0 Executed. 38 Total- Condemn'd. 772 Repriev'd. 428 Dy'd after Condemnation, and before their Execution. 5 Executed. 330 NB. Steventon left in the Hands of a Friend of his some Papers, which are said to be of consequence. If those Persons whom they concern will call upon the Ordinary of Newgate, they may hear further. PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary. Wednesday, Nov. 2d. 1715. ADVERTISEMENTS. THis is to give Notice to all Gentlemen, Booksellers, and others, That there is lately publish'd a new Sett of Cuts, adapted to several sizes of Common prayers, all new Designs, by Mr. Gocree of Amsterdam, engrav'd by P. Vandergucht. 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She hath a certain and infallible Cure for the Toothach without drawing, that the Pain shall not return. She is but lately remov'd from the Cheshire Cheese in Walbrook. On, Wednesday next will be publish'd, The Court of Venus; or, Cupid restor' to Sight, being a History of Cuckolds and Cuckold-makers; contain'd in an Account of the Secret Amours and Pleasant Intrigues of our British Kings, Noblemen, and others; with the most incomparable Beauties and famous Jilts, from K. Henry II. to this present Reign. The Whole interspers'd with curious Letters of Love and Gallantry; in 2 vols, with a Key to Both. By Capt. Alex. Smith . Also the Works of Mr. Hickeringill, containing the History of Priests and Priest craft. The Black Nonconformist. The Ceremony-monger; and all the rest of his Works, in 3 vols. Likewise the History of the Wars of the Kings of Israel and Judah, in 2 parts. Publish'd by Order of a Committee of the House of Commons 1641, at the beginning of the Civil Wars of England. 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A True Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and last Dying Speeches of the Condemned Criminals, that were Executed at Tyburn on Wednesday the 22th, of this Instant June 1698. On the Lords-Day, after the Condemnation of the Condemned Criminals, a Sermon was Preached on this Text, I. John 3. 26. For if our heart condemn us, God to greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. THese Words demonstrate what is the Misery of a guilty defiled Conscience, not cleansed by the Blood of Christ from the condemning Verdict thereof, as not sanctified by Christ's Spirit. It for a time be silent, in not accusing for Sin, but it never, have any Ground of solid true Peace and Comfort, unless it be purified from the Pollution of Sinning, wilfully contracted. The falsly acquitting Conscience shall be convinced that it hath God, who is its Enemy, for its righteous Judge. And being conscious of its Guiltiness, it is very seldom quiet because God Omniscient hath a far quicker Sigh than any into his own Heart and Ways as judging them with Strictness, yet in Rightsness. The very Light and Dictates of the natural Conscience, if attended unto by the reflex acts of the Understanding, will commn all unchaste, Desires all Contrivances of Injustice and Acts of Hypocrise in God's Service. Natural carnal Men strive to put Conscience (God's Spy and Deputy-Judge) out of in Office; that it altogether silent, or a slight Sense of Sinning: yet there is no bribing of the Conscience altogether, because God is great or in Authority and Power omnipresent and omniscient to know the very Thoughts of the Heart. Even in this Life, the Conscience is and armed with Christ's Authority, that it make to within himself, and But in the last universal: Judgment Conscience shall make Sinners at their Wits end, to wish for the Mountains to fall on them and to cover them from the Wrath of the incensed Lamb of God. Christ's abused shall then turn to the Furiousness of his extremest Justice, to wrath unavoidable and intolerable. Now there are these Reasons why God hath given the Conscience the Power of Accusing or Excusing, of Acquitting or Condemning. I. That every Man any have something within himself to comfort terrifie him, when all things without fll to do this, that God's Proceedings with Men, may by themselves be confest to be just. Every Man's own Conscience is a proper fit Witness for or against him; because it keeps continually a Register within himself: Yea, this book of the Conscience is in every Man's own keeping, and therefore cannot be interlin'd or falsified. Christ in the last Judgment, will to lively and powerfully join with every Man's Conscience, as set before the Sinner the breath of every Law of God or Men with the smallest Circumstances. The very Word of God, set home by the Authority of his Spirit, makes the most obstinate Sinner to fall flat, on his Face, and to acknowledge that God was in such a Truth, which discovered the very Thoughts of his Heart. Thus the Word of Christ is his Attorney General to draw up an Impeachment against the Sinner, yet Christ i the only Judge himself. And he is constituted such, by his Father a Constitution, in our very human Nature. For God the Father, would not be judge in his own Cause; but Christ as God, Man partakes of the Nature both of God and Man. And thus his Interest to Right Indifferently and impartially betwixt God and Man. Let not Sinners grow presumptuous hereupon, That Christ as judge in their own Nature will, be more indulgent in his Sentence. He will be the more severe with such who despising the Dignity of Human Nature pervert the right the of their Reason, to Licentiousness in Sinning. Christ Book of Omnisciency in the Day of Judgment, and that of the Conscience being opened together, will most exactly agree: Therefore all things shall very speedily be cleared up, without troubling Juries or any other Witnesses. This could not be a Work speedily done, if God had not given this Power to Conscience to reflect and give Testimony, yea, to be more authentic than thousand Witnesses besides; thus all Debasings and will be needless. The inference is this, Seeing that we have a troth in our own Bosoms wherever we o and whatever do, who will make Report thereof to Christ the Judge of Heaven and Earth. Let us over our Words and Deeds, as those who desire to have the considerable Testimony of Conscience, for our Acquirement at the great Day of Account. Let us not suspend, ch less the Mouth of Conscience accusing and impleading Th is crying Wickedness, to stab the Judge of all the World he sits on the Bench speaking Law and Justice a very unnatural desperate and Devilish Wickedness is incurable, because it very means of Conversion to God, which is the sinful State. I shall now lay before you some Rules or to get and preserve a good Conscience. Do not presume, that tho you delay dying Hour, that God will save you by an gative on Mercy, contrary to his Holy Nature his Sacred Word. 2. Observe and preserve the natural and of the Conscience, before sophistical or corrupted them, as speaking false about the least Circumstance of your Duty neglected, amounts in God's Account to Sin committed by the sudden Surprize of Do not slight the least Sin as if it would not Damnation, hoping that it is pardonable Grace shall attain endeavouring after the highest Measures of Holiness as Happiness it self. Argue not your good and happy, from the common Works of Christianity but inrr the Hopes of your Salvation from the Inhabitation of Christ's sanctifying Spirit you. the rather insist on this Remark of a good because S. Peter , That the Answer or such a Conscience as purified by the Merits of Christ's blood shed and raised from the death of Sin, to the life of Righteousness, is the only effect Baptism to rely upon for On that the Spirit of Sanctification may descend this day upon you to baptize you with Fire, Love to the Ways of Holiness! He is the Spirit of Bing to cons the Droness of our rrunt Nature that we may be an every good Work. This is manner to the Festival of we evidence that the Spirit of Christ hath was'd away Pollution of our Sins by the that we are cloathed with all Heavenly Graces. may it and before the Throne of god, to as his Favorites; We need not search the Records God's Decrees as to our eternal State; into our selves, and narrowly search , the Heart is, and the constant in this World. I you can appeal to God's that you love That you have not shaped World according to the Politick Wisdom, you have walk'd is under the Eye of God's being fearful of offending him, and ly careful to please him. ves for the minut Irregularities and of your Lives: Then the Lord judge of come your Advocate, over of justice. True who judge shall have shall be admitted wh the Mansions of Eternal Glory. to give an Account of the Behaviour and Confessions of the Condemned Criminals. 1. Edmund Audley , condemned for the barbarous murthering of Mrs. Bullevant, the Wife of Mr. Bullevant formerly an Apothecary in Walbrook : He pursued her and killed her in the Day time in the Street of St. Martins le Grand , shooting her with a Pistol with two Bullets thorow the Back, so that she died immediately, I told him, that by this barbarous Murther he had stained the Profession of Christ's holy Religion. He replied, that People had great Apprehensions of the Bloodness of the Fact, but that himself thought otherwise of it: for he said, that he had a Strong Perswasion that Mrs. Bullevant was a naughty Woman and in Conspiracy against the present Government. I replied, that he being a private Person ought not to have kill'd her, but to have made his ill Thoughts of her appeared in some Court of Justice. He said, he counted not the Fact to be Murther, for his Conscience stirred him up to do it. I told him, that 'twas a very wicked and devilish Act: I askt him whether any Person did hire him to kill Mrs. Bullevant? He said no. I askt him what Grounds of Malice he had against her? He replied, with Surliness, that he would not give any Account of it more than what he had said before. Hereupon I left him, after he had refused that should pray with him, as little concern'd for this Crime or any precedent part of an ill Life. Dr. Bedford, a City Minister, being appointed by the Lord Bishop of London to assist the Ordinary, did on Whitsunday, before the Doctor preach'd, endeavour to perswade him to join in the publick Worship at the Chappel, but he said he would only be directed by such who were of his own Opinion. He was conceited of his Knowledge, and discoursed not as a Phrentick Parson but behaved himself with a sullen Obstinacy at that time and since. The Omniscient God be pleased to perswade him to make a free and full Discovery of the whole Intrigue and Contrivance of this barbarous Crime. 2. William Cook , condemned for Counterfeiting the currant Coin of this Kingdom. He was a Clock-maker, but wrought upon his Trade in a Chamber. He acknowledged that he had not lived up to that Knowledge which God had given him, which made his Sins the greater; yet said nor been vicious in the Course of his Life. 3. Nathaniel Morgan , condemned for counterfeiting the currant Coin of this Kingdom. He was a Doctor of Physick , and said that he was brought up to that excellent Study at Leyden , and that he had good Practice on his Profession at London , and that for his Sins God had exposed him to the Sentence of Death: He was of considerable Knowledge in the Concernments of Religion, and wish'd that he had led a Life sutably. He was not negligent in preparing for his Death, having little Hopes of being pardoned. He took much Pains in instructing the other Criminals in the close Dungeon, who told me that they received much benefit by him. I hope that he was truly penitent. 4. Thomas Morgan , Brother to Nathaniel, condemned for counterfeiting the currant Coin of this Kingdom. He said, that it grieved him that he had not lived a stricter Life, yet he hoped that by the Sentence of Death God had brought him to a deep Sense of his Sins, and that upon the searching of his Heart he hoped that he truly repented, and had made his Peace with God his eternal Judge. He was tractable to good Counsel. 5. Aubrey Price , condemned fot ocunterfeiting an Excheque. He was a Gentleman of God Parentage, and said, that he had an Estate sufficient to maintain himself and Family; that he was very Sorry for the foolish and unjust Fact for which he is condemned. He kept the Lord's Days in the publick Worship at the Chappel constantly from the time of his Commitment. He mist not any Opportuty to prepare him for his Death, and said, if my Life may be spared, I am resolved by God's Grace to live strictly, and not to break again any known Law of the Nation. I hope he was truly penitent. 6. Robert Brown , condemned for breaking the House of Edward Freeman , Gentleman , and stealing Goods thence. He is aged 26 Years, was born in Lyn Regis ; he said, that from 8 Years of Age he went to Sea , had been in the West-Indies and in the Streights; he said, that he was drawn into Fact, that he was disobedient to his Parents, broke, the Sabbath, and had known bad Women carnally, was addicted two Swearing, Cursing and Drunkenness. On the 22d. of June, Aubry Price , Robert Brown , and Edmund Audley were carried in one Cart, and Nathaniel Morgan , Thomas Morgan , and William Cook , in one Sledge, from Newgate to Tyburn , and being all placed in one Cart, were assisted by two Reverend Divines, besides the Ordinary, who continued a long time with the Prisoners in the Cart. And being tied up, Aubry Price said, he would make no publick Confession, he having before discharged his Conscience, as to the Matter for which he died, to the Divines who visited him in Prison. He further said, he did not come there to detect either Judge, Jury or Evidence; he was seemingly very penitent, desired Absolution from the Ministers, who told him they had given him that in Prison. Rob. Brown said, that he had been guilty not only of the Felony and Burglary for which he was to die, but of two others; That he had been drawn in by one Moody, who was with him at all the three Burglaries, declared he knew of no other Gang, and seemed very penitent. Ed. Audley seemed somewhat sullen, continued mute a long time, and being askt his Reasons for killing the Gentlewoman? said, he did it for the Common Good, but would make no other Confession as to that point; and being told, that it was supposed it was upon the Account of his being prevented in marrying a young Gentlewoman, said, it was false: He persisted in his old Fancies of a Plot against the King's Life, and to introduce the late King James, and wished he had an Opportunity to declare his Mind to the King, adding, that he knew several of the Plotters, and being desired to declare who they were? said, he would do it to none but the King. Upon his being askt in what Profession he died? Said, he died in the Faith of a Christian as revealed in Scripture, and desired to be left to his Ejaculations to God and himself; did not join in Prayer with the Ordinary, but was observed to move his Lips, but not to any articulate Utterance, however died seemingly very penitent. Nathaniel and Thomas Morgan said, they were very much trembled at the breaking of several Resolutions they had made, reflected extreamly upon the Evidence, and declared, that what they had further to say they had imprted to the Warden of the Mint. William Cook said, that he had lodged at a bad House, where the Trade of Coining was he had seen practised, but did not coin himself; but exprest himself very faintly as to the latter, and owned he knew several Persons concerned in that wicked Trade, but declined to discover them. All the Persons desired the Ordinary to give Warning to the Spectators to avoid the Sins of Sabbath breaking, keeping of bad Company, excessive Drinking, which was the Occasion of many Mens being perswaded to use unlawful Means for Gain, and to live a godly and pious Life, which he did accordingly. The Ordinary continued a long time with them upon the Cart, in praying for and with them. The Cart drew away and they were turned off. This is all the Account I can give of this Sessions. Dated June 22. Sam. Smith , Ordinary . ADVERTISEMENT. The Vertues and Uses of the Water for the Teeth and Gums, truly prepared by W. Elmy, at the ew-ball in Whalebone Court at the lower end of Bartholomew-lane, by the Royal Exchange. IT cures the Scurvy in the Mouth, and makes a good Pallate, and sweetneth the Breath, by dipping a Liquorish Stick sharpned at the end in this said Water, and rub your Gums there with as oft as need shall require: It whitens black and yellow Teeth, by rubbing your Teeth and Gums with a Tooth-brush dipp'd in this Water it fallens loose Teeth, and prevents their decaying, by holding half a Spoonful or more on that side of the Mouth which is afflicted, by causing the Rheum which falls upon the Nerves that lie under the Roots of the Teeth to come away to Admiration. It is good for young Children in breeding their Teeth, and fit to be taken inwardly for Fevers: In short, it is good for all Diseases incident to the Teeth or Gums. The Glasses are of several Prices. LONDON, Printed for E. Mallet next the King's Arms Tavern near Fleet-Bridg, 1698.

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviours, Confessions, and Last Dying Words of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn on Monday the 3d of April, 1721. BEFORE the Execution of the Six Men condemned to Die, I preached to them from these Words, Cleanse thou me from secret Faults, Psal. 19, part of the 12 Verse. In considering the Words, I endeavour'd to show, FIRST, What may be meant by Secret Faults. As 1st. They are secret Sins, which a Man acts, yet knows not that he acts them; as we find in Antient History, a Man who was throwing Stones, for his Diversion, over a Wall, and accidentally slew his Father, yet knew not, then nor afterwards, That himself was the occasion of his Father's Death; yet surely he was not altogether Faultless, so carelesly to act what might possibly take away the Life of a Man. 2dly. When a Person knows he commits a Fault, but is not acquainted with the greatness of it. Thus Abimelec fin'd in detaining and designing to defile Sarah, Gen. 20. 3. But it might be called his secret Sin, because he knew not she was Abraham's Wife: Yet God consider'd the Crime as the Sin of Adultery, and intended to have destroy'd Abimelec for it, had not his most severe Repentance averted the Vengeance of God. And we may humbly presume to judge, that God intended so to have Punish'd, because Abimelec too rashly and without enquiry laid hold of Sarah. Since in all these Sins, the Wickedness is more or less, as more or less Trouble was taken in discovering the Truth. 3dly. Sins of False-Zeal. As when Rebellions are rais'd, or Lyes are spread to advantage a restless Faction; and the Authors think, like them who were to slay the Apostles, that the Performers do God Service. 4thly. Sins which seem to be fasten'd to some particular Stations, and in which, unless a Man acts like others of his Employ, he cannot well subsist; these are secret Sins, For Men often continue their Life times in them, without considering their Faults as Faulty. 5thly. A lesser sort of Sins, which are usually forgotten as soon as acted. As the being angry with a Brother without Cause; the not giving due Honour to Parents and Superiors; the forgetting to do some act of Charity which we suffer'd to slip out of our Minds; the not Reading, Praying, Instructing our Family, and frequenting God's House, so often as we possibly might. Also secret Sins of this Nature may be (1.) Sloath or Effeminacy, forbidden by St. Paul particularly, 2 Thess. 3. (2.) Uncourteousness, 1 Pet. 3. 8. (3) Extortion or Usury. 6thly. The first and least Degrees of every Sin, may come under the Species of secret Faults. As if we carry down Self-Murder from the highest Degree of Guilt to the lowest, an unobserved Kind of it may be; the wasting our Bodies by too great an Abstinence and Fasting, and so rendering a Person no longer able to serve his Religon, Country or Family, which Duties are required at our Hands by God. For there are few of the Vertues, but may by Extremity be carry'd on to Vice; as Abstinence may be Suicide, so Generosity may arise to Profuseness; Frugality to Covetousness; Devotion may become Superstition; and Zeal, Uncharitableness. 7thly. We mention'd to the Malefactors under Sentence of Death, another sort of Guilt, which we thought might not improperly come under the Species of our secret Faults, viz. The acting those Things which are indifferent in their own Nature, but become Faults, by being forbidden by the Laws of the Land we live in; for many cannot believe that these are really Sins. There are also Actions, which have in their own Natures some Degrees of Guilt, but are made Capital Crimes by the particular Constitutions of a Kingdom; as Treasonable Words, Deserting from the Prince's Service, &c. Under this Head, I took Occasion to mention to the Malefactors, the Returning from Transportation, which not one of them could be made to believe was sinful. I endeavour'd, to the best of my Capacity, to convince them that they were not faultless and unblameable in the following Manner: If the disobeying the higher Powers, even every Ordinance of Man, be sinful, as forbidden, (1 Pet. 2. 13, 14, and 17, &c.) Then their particular Offence, which is disobeying the Orninence of Man, must be forbidden in Scripture and be sinful. Another way, that it may be shown is thus. Not only Robbing and Stealing, but whatsoever else is detrimental to the Society we are Members of, is a Sin: Now this particular Action is detrimental to the Nation, (both in the Practice, and also in the Example); and therefore is sinful. I told them, if they could not be convinc'd that they had sinned, because they were possest of the Notion that the Legislative Power was in this particular too severe; they might read, 1 Pet. 2. 18. Be subject to your Masters, not only to the Gentle, but also to the Froward: But that this was not their Case. SECONDLY, What we are to do, in order to our being cleansed from our secret Faults. And under this Head, we consider'd chiefly, the Necessity of acknowledging our smallest and secret Faults to be Sins, and not to endeavour to gloss them over with other specious Titles; For how could they be prevail'd on to repent of a Sin, if no Words could perswade them that it was a Fault? The Account of the Behaviour, &c. of the Malefactors, till the Day of Execution. As I had all the Prisoners condemn'd to dye carry'd constantly to the Chapel, that they might offer up their Prayers to God in Publick, hear the Scripture read, be instructed in their Duty, and in whatever could be judged necessary for their Salvation; and as this was perform'd twice every Day, during the Space of Time they lay under Sentence, I had Opportunities of observing their several Behaviours, Deportments, and Signs of Seriousness and Repentance. As there were Boys very young in that lamentable Condition, it was not a little shocking to see their Behaviour when they were first Condemn'd: The Corruption of their Minds, and the little Knowledge they had of the Condition they were in, appear'd in their disturbing their Fellow Prisoners, who were disposed to be serious, by privately kicking, mocking them, &c. As they could not be convinc'd they had done any Harm in Returning from Transportation, scarce any one of them could believe he should dye for it. Henry Woodford in particular undertook (as he had declared in Chapel he would) to demonstrate to me, That the returning to his Wife and young Children, in order to keep them from Starving in his Absence, was so far from being a Crime, that it was his Duty so to act; and that no Law could disingage him, or any thing but Death, from the great Duty of providing for his Family. After a few Days, they were brought to a Behaviour something more decent, except Jasper Andrews , and James Dalton . They never made Excuses to absent themselves from the Prayers, and read alternately after me. But as Mary North had the unhappiness, she said, to be at certain Times Lunatick, she was some Times troublesome to the Prisoners, and to all who heard her, using most wicked Expressions; That she should go to Hell, that she cared not if she was damned, that she could not say the Lord's Prayer she had so much Enmity in her Heart, and that she would hang herself that Night, or if she could not, she would dash out her Brains against the Stones. But at other Times, when she was right in her Mind, she appear'd to be very Devout, and earnest in her Addresses to Heaven for the Pardon of her Sins. 1. JOHN FILEWOOD ) was convicted of Returning from his Majesty's Plantations, without just Cause, having received his Majesty's most gracious Pardon, on Condition of being Transported for fourteen Years. He was about 35 Years of Age, born in the Parish of St. Peter Cornhill . The first Time I undertook to instruct him alone in his Duty, I told him he had nothing to do but to think of Dying; but showing me a Petition, he assured me, that he was far from being without Expectation of Living, notwithstanding what had past; tho' he freely acknowledged, that he had committed comparatively an infinite Number of Robberies, had been a Highwayman a great many Years, and was twice before Condemned to Dye, and Pardoned. He said he died for the Fault of the Planter in America he was sold to; for he invited him, for a Sum of Money, to accept of his Liberty, and when he had his Freedom, the Love of England was natural. He believed, he said, that of all Men he had the least Happiness in this Life; for as he had always been in Hurry, Fear, and Suspicions, he had constantly Perturbations of Mind; and the Sums of Money he had lavished away in Luxery, Debaucheries, Gaities, and Excess, could not compensate for the Trouble and Anxiety of his Mind; so that he was not much concerned for leaving Life, tho' as his Wife had lately a Legacy left, he was enabled handsomely to subsist, without illegal Actions. He thus express'd himself some Days before he died; adding that what Concern he at first showed for Life, was wholly on the Account of his Wife, and (I think) five small Children. Before he died, he said he had two Brothers, (the only remaining Sons of his Mother who was living) falsly reported to be hanged at distant Places from London, because he had one Brother who had come to that sad End; but he declared that they were alive, and well, as to the Health of their Bodies, and at some Times not very distant from London. He said he was sensibly touched with Concern, for having brought so much Disgrace to his good Mother and Sister, and not taking Warning at the untimely Death of his Brother, who was taken off much earlier in his Sins. He said his Miseries proceeded wholly from himself, for he had no vicious Examples from his Father and Mother; but that they had Reading and Praying constantly in the Family, when he was Young; but he remembered the Badness of his own Disposition then appeared, for he was very restless and tormented wile the Devotion lasted, and used to divert himself in a Corner alone; and that he wished his Parents had used him with a severer Hand. After the Warrant was come for their Execution, he discovered his Fondness for Life, by starting up in the midst of the Prayers, as restless and distracted; by throwing himself down in a passionate Manner, &c. Nor was it with Ease he contain'd himself from Extravagances, even at the Holy Sacrament, the Morning of his Execution. 2. MARTIN GRAT ) was also Condemn'd for Returning from his Majesty's Plantations, without lawful Cause, having been Transported for seven Years, for picking Pockets. He said he was 22 Years of Age last November, born in Southward , where his Father kept an Inn: That he could not Read nor Write; but was 'Prentice to a Fisherman on the River Thames, and served seven Years; but marrying a Year before his Time expired, he was put to great Hardships, tho' he had no Children living. That he thence went down to live with an Uncle in the Country, who being a Grasier , he kept his Cows in the Field; but before that had been given to picking Pockets. Upon hearing, he said, that his Mother was sick in London, he came to see her, and had not been in the City three Days before he was taken at his usual Employ, and sent to Newgate , and thence Transported. He said he was greatly frighted, least his Body should be cut, and torn, and mangled after Death, and had sent his Wife to his Uncle to obtain some Money to prevent it. I cannot mention much of his good Behaviour; but before he died, he seem'd very much concerned; and told me, he had taken all Opportnuities to hear his Fellow Prisoners read, and to pray with them; and that he hoped God would take Pity on him, a poor ignorant and foolish Fellow, and not throw him into Hell. 3. CHARLES HINCHMAN ) about 25 Years of Age, was condemn'd for returning from His Majesty's Plantations, without lawful Cause; having also been Transported for picking Pockets. He said he was never Marry'd, nor ever learned any Trade, for being put thereto, he continued not with his Master any considerable time. He added, that for the last 3 Years of his Life, he knew not well how he lived; His Friends not being in any Condition to support him without his Labour. He expressed himself how much he wished that his Parents had kept him close to some laborious Employ, and check'd him more severely for the first appearances of his wicked Disposition; for to their neglect was owing his Shame and Misery. He said he had often and often been guilty of picking Pockets; and that he had frequently thieved from Houses in and about the City; but that he always enter'd privately at the Door, for fear of being Hang'd, if he should break open a House. Yet as the Time of his Death drew near, there was not one amongst them, that had more the Appearance of Seriousness and Repentance. And especially at the Sacrament, the Morning he was to dye, he expressed such a Fervency and Earnestness in his Devotion, as might seem in some Measure to attone for the viciousness of his Life. 4. HENRY WOOLLFORD , alias DAVIS ) near 30 Years of Age, was likewise convicted of returning Home from His Majesty's Plantations of America, without lawful Cause. He said he was bred to the Sea , and had received but little Advantages from Instruction or Education; yet from those natural Endowments which God had been pleas'd to give him, he fear'd not an Argument with most Men; that he was no way concern'd at the leaving Life; but at leaving his Children was very deeply touched. But of all the Prisoners, he seem'd most to resent his Dying, and said that if he had not returned for the sake of his Family, he thought he had just Reason to come Home; because the Law was not, he said, that they should be in such a manner sold for Slaves, which was worse than Death, being Christians by Baptism; and that the Negroes after they were Baptised were no longer Slaves; adding, that if I would enquire of Mary North , she would assure me, that 20 such as she were Sold for 50 l. to walk into the Sea to the middle to find Oysters in Winter time, and the like. I endeavoured to cause him to lay aside the Ill-will and Rancour which his Breast was full of, but in vain, till he was near his End. But his Disposition alter'd suddenly, and he appeared in the Chapel with an uncommon Earnestness and Devotion, thanked me for the frequent Advice I had given him, and receiv'd the Holy Sacrament with due Regard, Reverence and Devoutness. 5. JOHN COBIGE ) about 50 Years of Age, was convicted of assaulting a Person on the Highway, and robbing him of Money, &c. He said he was not bred to any Trade, but went very young for a Soldier , that he was at several great Sieges in Flanders , as well as the most memorable Battles there; but that being discharg'd, he took to Gaming, and particularly Thimbles and Ball; adding that when the Ice was upon the Thames he maintain'd his Family as Genteely by his Wits, as if he had had an Estate of 200 l. per Annum. He was fully possessed with a Notion that his Colonel intended to endeavour to save his Life; but when he found he must dye, he much accused his Wife, as one occasion of his many Sorrows; but he said, that he was not less blameable than she; for when she left him, he always took another Woman to Co habit withal: He acknowledged that he might be the first Cause of her giving herself up to Drinking, and an irregular Course of Life; for had he labour'd for an honest Maintenance, and not provided for his Family sometimes profusely, and sometimes not allowing them Bread (as his Successes at Gaming happened) she might have continued Faithful and Industrious. But after all this, he added, that this was a second Wife, whom he had marry'd as soon as he came from Flanders, without ever enquiring after his first Wife; nor did he know, he said, whether that Woman might be now alive, or dead. As for the third Woman, whom he at present cohabited with as his Wife, he said, she was not actually his Wife. He was in very great Passions of Grief some Days before his Death, because his second Wife, as he told me, was gone away from his Children, a Boy nine Years old, and a Daughter-in-Law fourteen, and two other Daughters younger. 6. SAMUEL WHITTEL ) was convicted of Returning from his Majesty's Plantations. He said he was 17 Years of Age; born in White-Chapel ; that his Father was a Journeyman Weaver, and bred him up to no Employment; that he had lived in a vicious Way from his Infancy, not having any Subsistance, but what he procured to himself by Thieving; that he was taken by a wicked Gang, and trained up to Villanies and Wickedness. The Account of the Malefactors, at the Place of Execution. 1. John Filewood was desirous that People should know, that he was the Person who robb'd a Porter's Wife of several Yards of Fustian, near Bishopsgate , by sending her to a Neighbouring Shop, and giving her a sham Watch, as a Security for her Goods. He also said, that he was the Person who committed the Robbery, for which one Picket was try'd and convicted. 2. John Cobige said, that he knew nothing of the Bristol Mail being robb'd by one Mr. Wead. 3. Henry Woollford , before he died, deliver'd a Paper to me, to this Effect: Henry Woollword's Declaration how he broke open Mr. Crowley's Ware-House, and took the Steel, for which Ba. Ward is confin'd in Newgate . I first attempted to break into the Ware-House underneath the Threshold, but finding I could not, I wrenched off the under Hinge, and there crept in, and took several Bundles of Steel, three Bags of Nails, &c. as much as loaded a Boat. I sold the Steel to certain Persons for 24s. per Hundred, who sold it again to Mr. Bar. Ward, who was not sensible of its being stole; and this, as a dying Man, I do attest. April 2, 1721. Henry Woollford. At the Moment of their Deaths, they were loud in their Exclamations to God, declared they died in Charity towards all Men; but said they should have been more prepared for Death, had they not been disturbed by two Boys, Jasper Andrews and James Dalton , who interrupted their Devotions; and even as they slept play'd vile Tricks, burning their Feet, and pouring Water, &c. T. PURNEY, Ordinary and Chaplain. ADVERTISMENT. A Water that perfectly cures the Itch, or any Itching Humour in a few Days, without necessity of Purging, or the dangerous Use of Mercury. Price 1 s. 6 d. is only prepared and sold by A. Downing, Chymist, at the Crown and Ball in George Court in St. John's Lane, by Hicks's-Hall, near West-Smithfield. Where also may be had, the best Spirits of Scurvy-Grass, by Wholesale or Retaile, at 8 d. a Bottle. A most effectual Remedy for the violent Pain in the Teeth. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, Of the FOUR MALEFACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN, On MONDAY the 21st of February, 1756 [in fact, 23 February 1756], AND Richard Jefferies and Elizabeth Dove , Executed December 8 , for the Murder of Jefferies's Wife, BEING THE Second EXECUTION in the Mayoralty OF THE Right Hon. Slingsby Bethell , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER II. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and R. GRIFFITHS, at the Dunciad, in Pater-noster Row, the only authorised Printers of the ORDINARY'S Account. M.DCC.LVI. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, Oyer and Terminer, and jail-delivery of Newgate, held before the right honourable Slingsby Bethel , esq ; lord-mayor of the city of London , Sir Michael Forster , knight , Sir Sydney Stafford Smythe , knight , the honourable Mr. Bathurst, Sir William Moreton , knight , recorder , and others of His Majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the said city and county, and justices of jail-delivery, held at Justice-hall in the Old-Bailey , on Thursday the 4th, Friday the 5th, Saturday the 6th, Monday the 8th, and Tuesday the 9th of December, in the 29th year of His Majesty's reign, William Rutherford , Thomas Broadhurst , Daniel Little , Christopher Wade , Richard Jefferies , and Elizabeth Dove , were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death accordingly. By virtue of the King's commission, &c. held before the right honourable Slingsby Bethel , Esq ; lord-mayor of the city of London , the lord chief baron Parker, Sir Thomas Birch , knight , Mr. Justice Wilmot, Sir William Moreton , knight , recorder , and others, &c. on Thursday the 15th, Friday the 16th, Saturday the 17th, and Monday the 19th of January, in the 29th year of His Majesty's reign, John Boswell , Andrew Brinkworth , and Alexander Thompson , were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death accordingly. On Wednesday, the 18th of February, the report of five malefactors was made by Sir William Moreton , knight , recorder , to His Majesty in Council, when he was pleased to order for execution Thomas Broadhurst , Christopher Wade , John Boswell , and Alexander Thompson , on Monday the 23d instant. At the same Time Daniel Little was respited, till His Majesty's pleasure touching him may be further known . The behaviour of these unfortunate people, under sentence of death, was such, as restless minds in their unhappy circumstances generally shew, sometimes turbulent, and sometimes quiet. Four of them attended daily at chapel; Rutherford was very ill most part of the time; Broadhurst and Brinkworth were Roman catholicks . Jefferies and Dave, convicted for murder, received sentence of death immediately after, and were executed on Monday the 8th of December, agreeable to a late act against murder. 1. Daniel Little , was indicted for stealing one silver tankard, value five pounds, the property of John Smyther , in the dwelling-house of the said John . 2. William Rutherford , otherwise Smith , otherwise Wherren , was indicted for uttering, knowing it to be forged, a counterfeit warrant, or order for payment of twenty one pounds, with intent to defraud . 3. Thomas Broadhurst , was indicted for that he, on the first of November, about the hour of seven in the night, on the same day, the dwelling-house of William Read did break, and enter, and steal out thence one silk capuchin, value seventeen shillings and six-pence, five yards of silk lace, value-seven shillings and six-pence, the goods of Elizabeth Read , Spinster ; and one pewter tea-pot, the property of William Read , in the dwelling-house of the said William . 4. Christopher Wade , was indicted for that he, on the King's high-way, on John Hughes did make an assault, putting him in fear and danger of his life, and stealing from his person one silver watch, value three pounds, and fourteen shillings in money numbered, his property . 5. Alexander Thompson , embroiderer , dealer , and chapman , was indicted for that he, becoming a bankrupt, within the meaning of the several acts of parliament relating to bankrupts, he owing his creditors to the amount of two hundred pounds and upwards, did not surrender himself to be examined by the commissioners, according to proper notice given, April the 26th . 6. John Boswell , was indicted for that he, together with two other persons, to the jurors unknown, on Frederic Leonard did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, on the King's high-way, and stealing from his person half a guinea, and thirty-three shillings and six-pence, in money numbered . 7. Andrew Brinkworth , was indicted for feloniously forging a promissory note for the payment of thirty pounds, and uttering the same, well-knowing into have been forged, with intent to defraud . Brinkworth died February the 8th, Rutherford , February the 11th. Upon enquiry into Brinkworth's case, after he was convicted upon the indictment for forgery, and uttering a note, knowing it to be forged, several circumstances very favourable having been discovered, a pardon was obtained for him, which he did not live to receive the benefit of, if to hear of it. 1. Richard Jefferies , aged 23, was born in the town of Spalding , and served his apprenticeship to a taylor and stay-maker . After his apprenticeship, he married Elizabeth , his unfortunate wife , who was daughter to a butcher of reputation in the aforesaid town. He married her without her parents consent, and against their liking, and their match was attended with a direful and shocking catastrophe. After marriage, not meeting with such advantages as he expected from her family (though he acknowledged her to be a very pretty person, as was generally reported) he came to London to seek for business, and left her with her parents in the country. Though reallove had provoked him to seek her favour, yet, that not being enough to support them together in life, he thought proper to look out somewhere else. Having been in business some time, he sent to his wife in the country a letter, desiring her to come up to London , which she, poor woman, complied with about six months before this unhappy affair befell her. He owned they did not live in great harmony together, but said 'twas her fault, as jealousy too often made her passionate, and her passion made him ill-natured. He said, that the day this dreadful affair happened, he indeed sat on his shop-board at work, and heard the words pass between his wife and the woman. He afterwards saw them, he said, come to close quarters, and engage, but utterly deny'd they were down on the floor. He said, when he saw Barnes pull out his wife's breast, he then got down from the board to part them, lest mischief might ensue; but, thought no harm might come from their pulling of caps, and what passed before. He was sensible of his want of proper regard to his wife, to suffer so much as she did, and owned his indiscretion in general, for that, had he interposed, as he ought to have done, he believed the whole fatal mischief had, in all probability, been prevented. He also was perswaded that his wife's death was hastened by the ill treatment of Elizabeth Barnes , but thought had she suffered earlier care to have been taken, which he advised, a remedy might have been provided. He said, he had great love towards her, though jealousies and strife frequently arose between them. He declared, however, he never had violated her bed; and, as to criminal knowledge between him and Elizabeth Barnes , he denied to the last; and, indeed, it has been reported that after death, he was found to be found, but she was not. But being also possessed of an opinion, as the woman was, that the punishment at most would be but branding in the hand, he was the more surprised to find himself capitally convicted. He afterwards wept and lamented for what he had done, or omitted to do, which brought him into a share in the murder, was grieved for the fate of his wife, and acknowledged Elizabeth Barnes 's mal-treatment of her was, he believed, the cause of her so speedy Death. They both acknowledged how justly they suffered upon the whole, and he died resigned to his fate. It greatly afflicted them having so short time to reflect on what they had done; but, while they lived after conviction, they seemed fervent in prayer, for forgiveness from God's mercies in Christ. 2. Elizabeth Barnes , otherwise Dove , said she was 30 years of age, and was born at Spalding in Lincolnshire . She was bred to midwifry , and had two husbands, one in Lincolnshire , the other in the borough of Southwark , both then living, but no child alive. The poor woman who was murdered, Richard Jefferies her husband, and this woman, were all three related to each other, and had some years acquaintance; and the unlucky cause of strife between these two women, was Jefferies's wife having declared, that Barnes had another husband in the country, besides him in town. The two women had had jarrings and scoldings upon that account several times before that unfortunate one, when the grand mischief befell, but never engaged before but with the tongue, which, on both sides, Barnes owned had been pretty smartly; but, on the 15th of October last, Barnes came to Lamb's-Conduit Passage , where Jefferies lived, and found him and his wife at work. Barnes's resentment for Mrs. Jefferies's declaration of her having two husbands was very great, nor could she long stifle it; so that words begat words, which proceeded at length to blows, and poor Mrs. Jefferies got her death by means of Barnes's ill usage. The fact was too plainly proved against her, and her abettor Jefferies (who ought to have had more regard to the wife of his bosom, than to suffer any one to mal-treat her) not to be attended with deserved punishment. The woman, when she found herself convicted capitally, was so shocked, that it almost deprived her of sense. She cried and lamented incessantly; forasmuch, as she thought, the worst that could happen would be the punishment of manslaughter. She owned the circumstances of beating and bruising her breast, though to the last she said, she had no thought it would be attended with death to Mrs. Jefferies. 3. Alexander Thompson , said he was about thirty years of age, being born at Peterhead , a fishing-town, to the northward of Aberdeen , in the northern parts of Scotland . He was, in his youth, under the protection of his parents, put to school, and taught to read and write; and he had his abode among his own friends, in his native country, till he arrived towards the years in which manhood begins its area; during which time we don't find any thing different from what is the common method of passing those earlier years. About ten or eleven years ago, he left Scotland , and went to Paris , where he learned the art of embroidery , and continued there about five years, as he said, and then went to Holland . There he lived for some two or three years more, sometimes at Rotterdam , sometimes at Amsterdam , and then came to London . Here he set up the gentleman, as soon as he came, and took his lodgings at a reputable coffee-house in Pall-mall , where he lived some time, kept very good company, and was looked upon as a man of fortune and good character. As he was a person of gay life, he used to frequent public places, assemblies, and dancings, at one of which he became acquainted with the lady he first married in London . He paid his respects to her, and after some convenient time past away in courtship, he gained her favour and consent. The match however appeared not agreeable to the lady's father's mind, when he came to be consulted; but, as he found the young parties were agreed, he took all the pains he could to enquire into Thompson's character, which, as far as enquiry could be made, was reported such at that time as no man could be displeased at. And at length came the time that married they were, though the father's consent was not obtained. Things being come to this pass, it was thought necessary that he should go into trade, to improve what he had left of his own after all his gaieties, and the additional fortune which came to him with his wife. Accordingly a house was taken in Bury-street , St. James's , Westminster , which being properly furnished, Thompson prepared to take possession of it, and set up in the business of embroidery . And, it seems, besides being himself a good hand at drawing patterns, he had brought over with him several curious and valuable things in that way, which seemed to bespeak no fear of not doing well, provided he might but have custom and employment. Neither, does he say, that this thing requisite towards well doing was wanting; he had business enough, and his work approved of, and growing in custom continually; but there was something yet wanting, which none but himself could supply, and that was content in his state of life, and an industrious inclination to stick close to business, the only way to get a large fortune, or to improve a small one; but, as his mind had been always given to change, so now he could not steadily apply to business; but pleasure, and the common diversions of the town, engaged too much of his time. Besides all this, he had another great evil, which his mind was possessed of, he soon grew tired of his wife, and, as harmony grew out of taste with him at home, a dislike to it also increased. 'Twas observed before, that at the time Thompson married his wife, her father's consent went not along with the marriage; but, thro' the interposition of a friend, and well-wisher to either party, the father was willing to be reconciled, and made overtures with intent to have done him all the service in his power for the time to come. Thompson was made acquainted with this, who received the message with coolness and indifference. He promised indeed to accept the reconciliation, and to let what had been done pass in oblivion; but, on the contrary, he soon after took methods to destroy the good intentions of his wife's father, and put a bar to all future expectation of proffered friendships from him; besides mal-treating his wife, he practised several forms of insolent behaviour towards her father; so that he thought proper to keep himself at a distance from Thompson. Thompson and his wife lived together not always in such manner as could be agreeable to her, but business went on, and Thompson might have done well had he but been possessed of patience, and a good inclination. And now, with respect to a material affair, which hath respect to this person's life and conversation, viz. the fire by which his house was consumed, and two persons perished in the flames, it may not be improper at this time to introduce it. An unfortunate affair indeed it was, and brought great odium on this poor man's character, how justly God knows; but we shall endeavour to put that affair in such light, as it hath upon former enquiry appeared, as wellas later, and as he gave the account of it himself. When he set up in business in Bury-street , he insured his stock in trade, houshold goods, and his own and wife's wearing apparel, in the sum of 500 l. at the Sun Fire Assurance Office. Now, it happened once upon a time, that he took his wife to a dancing upon Fish-street-hill , where she was taken out of order, insomuch that he thought it not proper for her to go home with him, but he went home, and came to her again the next day. He had been in his business all day, and in the evening went with intent to fetch her home; but, calling at a relation's in the Old Change, and staying late in the month of February last, they both lay there all night, and, he declares, he never heard of the fire till next morning a person came to him on purpose to tell him what had befallen his house. He says, he went to Bury-street , in great confusion, and when he came there found it too true; but, as a dying man, denies having the least previous knowledge of it, or a hand in being the cause of such a horrid act. He says, he had at that time lodgers in his house, who were at home that night, and escaped unhurt. The fire is said to have broke out about four o'clock in the morning, of the 20th of February, 1755, in which perished the lodger's maid-servant, and his own, who lay in the garret. His chief servant in his business also narrowly escaped, who running to the fore-door, found, that fast, and fled out at the backdoor, which she found open, and is now alive to attest the same. He does not pretend to say where the blame was to be laid that the house was fired, but says, a footman in the neighbourhood was employed to propagate the report that he was seen about his house in Bury-street , about ten o'clock of the night the fire happened; whereas, he declares, and 'tis well known, he says, that he and his wife were at their relation's in the Old Change , that night at seven or eight o'clock, lay there all that night, and departed not from thence till seven or eight o'clock next morning. After the fire was over, he went to the Insurance Office, which took some time, a month at least, to enquire into the nature of the case; but the enquiry found no cause of refusing to pay the insurance. His wife's father, and a friend of their's, went with Thompson to receive the; insurance, andsaw it paid without any scruple: after which they went to the tavern, and Thompson paid the above-mentioned friend a sum of money, which he was indebted to him. And upon their recommending the thing, he told them his intent was immediately to go to his creditors, and satisfy all their demands; but the contrary was the truth, and he disappear'd in a short time after, without having first seen any of his creditors. Thompson, at this time, and his wife, were in lodgings, in St. Martin's Street , to which he had resort, from Thursday, when he received the insurance money, till Saturday morning, when he went away: and that day she received a letter, acquainting her with his design of leaving London . The letter was transmitted from her to her father, who took her home, and they have never since seen one another. There was a circumstance, which seemed to clear him of such a wicked act as setting fire to his house, of which great suspicion has been entertained, we had like to have forgot,: and which comes from very good hands; viz. When he came to receive the insurance money, he proved he had goods destroyed in his house to the value of 900 l. and sure if this fact be admitted, 'tis unreasonable to think a man could be so wicked, as to burn 900 l. to get the insurance of 500 l. besides not knowing what other irreparable damage might be done. This is the clearest state of this case we can come at. However, Thompson, agreeable to the letter to his abused wife, on the 12th of April, left his lodgings, and soon after failed for Berwick upon Tweed . His creditors soon after had a meeting, and, upon consultation, found that little more than 200 l. was the whole of his debts; upon which a statute of bankruptcy was by them agreed to be taken out, and was granted on the 22d of April under the great seal, and published in the Gazette, from Saturday, April 26, to Tuesday the 29th, 1755, viz. "Whereas a commission of bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against Alexander Thompson , of the parish of St. James , Westminster , embroiderer , dealer, and chapman ," &c. He was required to surrender on the second and ninth of May, and tenth of June, on which days the commissioners met at Guildhall, and on the last day sat till twelve o'clock at night; but no Thompson came in to appear before them. Instead of that he made the best of his way for Scotland , failed for Berwick , and from thence went to Edinburgh . There he spent his time and money in gaiety and pleasure, and got himself married again. But the wonted levity and changeableness of his temper still remained. He had received 100 l. fortune, and a note or bond for another 100 l. which he got discounted, and having packed up all he had, got on board a ship, intending for London. But the father of this wife was too cunning for him; he followed him, and brought him back, and made him return most part of the money. All this was done, for that between the time of Thompson's leaving his Scotch wife, and the ship failing, information had been given of his having an English wife. He braved it out, however, denied the fact, and set out again for London , with a promise to return, and give satisfaction to the contrary. So to London he came, and took up his quarters at an alehouse not far from Charing-Cross . The first thing he betook himself to, was how to send satisfaction to Scotland; which he contrived in this wicked manner, viz. He procured a woman of the town so personate his English wife, and induced her to go before a worthy justice, and make oath, as he did also, to this purpose; that she was the person who was said to be his wife; that indeed she had lived with him, but was not married to him. Upon which Thompson, in order to expedite the affidavits to Scotland, went and applied to a gentleman in town for advice. The gentleman suspected some fraud, and upon questioning the woman, whom he took on one side, she fell down on her knees, begged pardon, and told where Thompson might be met with. The gentleman sent word to Mr. Fielding's office, from whence proper persons went to apprehend him; who found him at his lodgings near Charing-Cross , as above, and well knowing him, conducted him to that gentleman's house in Bow-street , who, after examination, committed him to Clerkenwell New-Prison ; from whence, at a proper time, he was brought to Newgate , to take his trial at the Old-Bailey . Being brought upon his trial, he pleaded not guilty to the indictment above recited: but such evidence was produced against his plea, as satisfied the court, as to his offence against the act of bankruptcy, though ail possible care wastaken to prevent any unlawful measures from taking place against him, and the jury brought in their verdict after a short deliberation, which pronounced him guilty. He seemed, after conviction, in his natural temper, a man of strong passion, very prone to, and strong in, resentment of supposed injury. As witness a letter he sent to his English wife's father; in which he gave under his own hand, which he did own, the greatest marks of a most unchristian cast of mind, wishing all evil, temporal and eternal, to him and his family, if he did not interpose to prevent his suffering. This being followed by a most audacious, anonymous, threatening letter to the same person, published afterwards in the Gazette, 'twas reasonable to imagine the latter also came, if not immediately from him, yet not without his privity and consent; though to the last he denied any knowledge of, or concern as to its purport. He owned the former, but utterly persisted in ignorance of the latter. When we first had any converse together, he was very rough in his expression, and declared, that tho' he was bred a protestant, yet having been so ill used, as he pleased to call it, by persons of that church, he should choose to die a Roman catholick . But before I saw him again, a letter came, desiring to be excused for what he had said in a hurry and confusion of mind; and afterwards he attended chapel regularly, unless slightly indisposed. He read, and took pains to write out prayers, and other devotional meditations, towards the latter part of his time, and seemed greatly affected at his approaching end; and above all, acknowledged and lamented his not using his English wife so well, as her merit in every respect deserved at his hands. As to his suffering upon the act of bankruptcy, for an offence committed against it, he in general did acknowledge to be just; but he would never be persuaded to own, that he had any personal notice of it, till he was brought before Mr. Fielding; and says that gentleman first founded it in his ears, which was his own expression. In fact, he says, he never read it in the publick papers, not being much given to read; nor did any friend in London, while he was in Scotland, advise him of it. In this situation of mind, he met his fate, to all appearance, calmly and resigned; and having struggled hard with this world, he hoped to be at rest in that which is tocome, through the mercy of God, in the Redeemer of the world. 4. Christopher Wade , was about 24 years of age, and was born at Bishop-Stortford , in the county of Hertford , where he lived with his mother (his father dying when he was an infant) till he was ten years old. He says that then an uncle sent for him to London , and put him to school, treating him as his own child; but he being of an unlucky disposition, made little of the advantages which were intended him, and proved a very untoward boy. After he had been with his uncle some short time, (he cannot be particular) he ran away from him, and went into the country to his mother. His uncle fetched him back, as soon as he found where he was got, and brought him home. In like manner he behaved a second and a third time; and though he acknowledges to have been used very tenderly, yet was his inclination so strongly bent to ruin, that no admonitions nor kindness could bring him to be industrious, and follow business as he ought to do. He would sometimes work, and sometimes play, or do worse; for he owns, he had not resolution enough to avoid going into company, which he was sensible, in the end, would prove his ruin. He says he had a wife and two children living; his wife, he acknowledges, was a good woman to him, and deserved better usage than she met with from him; nor knew she any thing of his wicked way of life: for he kept company with another woman, in Queen-Street , Covent-Garden , who latterly had lived at Enfield; and it was chiefly to support his acquaintance with her, that he took to the highway. Though he has for some years past, led a very loose and profligate life, yet, according to his own account, he had not been upon the highway more than three months, before he was apprehended. He says he never committed but two robberies, the first of which was this he suffered for, and the other was the day he was taken, upon Finchley-Common , or thereabouts, though he rode out several times, in the interim, to visit a woman at Enfield , whom he kept company with; and he does not deny, but that it was for want of proper opportunity he had not committed more. He always rode out armed with a pistol, and tho' he had made several attempts, declares he never succeeded, but in the twoforementioned robberies. He had a very good character given him, by several, upon his trial; but the fact was too plainly apparent for any character to take place. After conviction, he behaved very quietly, and seemed sensible of his unhappy situation; and tho' his friends had been as earnest as might be to save his life, yet he placed no dependance upon it, but expected the fate he met with. He knew his behaviour had been such as rendered him liable to the severity of the law, and always, when at prayers, behaved as a person would be expected to do, who had no other hopes but to propitiate the God of heaven and earth, that he might depart the world in assurance of bliss and comfort hereafter. As to the firing off the pistol at the time he was taken, he says that he really knew not how it came about; owns the having a pistol, but says he was so drunk as not to be sensible of doing it. However, it so frighted the horse, that, it is supposed, he ran against the wall, whereby Wade got a large wound on the left-side of his head, fell down, and was taken, and suffered for all his evil deeds. 5. Thomas Broadhurst , as was reported to me, was about 27 years of age, and was a native of Dublin , in the kingdom of Ireland . He had some education, and was bred first to the wool-combing business , and afterwards was in the printed linen-trade , if I remember right, in which he lately is said to have got his living. Of any thing else I have no authority to write, only that he was born in Dublin , came to London , where he made what shift he could to support himself, and was reported to buy and sell old cloaths . He was a youth of a sullen, morose and audacious temper, as others, I am persuaded, observed of him while in Newgate . When the time came that he was to be brought upon his trial, he desired the witnesses might be examined apart. It appeared by the evidence however, upon examination by the court, that, upon the first of November last, he found means to get into a shop in Jewin-street , from which were lost the several things laid in the indictment. He was seen to come out at the window by two persons, who swore they had no doubt about his being the man; nay, that they were quite certain of it. Upon the cry of stop thief, he ran over the way, and made his way towards Cripplegate , when a personcoming that way, pursued him, and overtook him soon after he had passed Cripplegate church; and, after he jumped from the window, was never out of the evidence's sight till he laid hold of him. Broadhurst pretended to go back with him, but at Jewin-street end he made a push to escape, and ran up Red-cross-street , and so into the Bowling-alley , where he jumped over some pales; but, being closely pursued, he was not long before he was taken, and carried to Mr. Read's house, where he committed the fact, when the woman, who saw him get out of the window, declared him to be the man; upon which he was carried to the watch-house, and the person who first pursued him, and laid hold of him, though he broke away from him, hearing a man was taken, came to the watch-house, and upon seeing him, declared him to be the man he had taken before in the street, so that he scarce was out of the sight of one or other of his pursuers, after he got out at the window, where he committed the burglary about seven at night. Notwithstanding all this, he set up a defence that he could bring witnesses of his being in company, at the time that the robbery was committed, at his lodgings. To support which defence, a woman was called by the name of Eleanor Braziel , who swore that Broadhurst came home to his lodging, at her master's, between daylight and candle-light, and supped with her master that night, and that she saw him at home at supper at eight o'clock that same night the robbery he was tried for was committed. Her master was afterwards called, Joseph Biggs , who said, he came to his character, but denied supping with him; upon this she said, her master bid her say so; which he denied. But, the court observing that Broadhurst was apprehended before the time she swore she saw him at supper, it appeared she must have sworn falsly; so, after the evidence was sum'd up, the jury, agreeable thereto, deservedly brought him in guilty, and the woman was committed to Newgate, when she declared Broadburst to be her husband. This was at December sessions, from which time she was continued in Newgate till January sessions, and then, at the goal-delivery, discharged for want of prosecution, and all this notwithstanding he pretended innocence, and died a Roman Catholick . 6. John Boswell , says, he was about 27 years of age, was born in the parish of St. Mary Whitechapel , of parents who kept a butcher's shop there, and lived in very good reputation, having brought up several children in a handsome manner; even this unhappy one was bred at a boarding-school somewhere in Surry , and was designed for some other business, but his own inclination was to be a butcher , and, he says, he served his time to his mother, who is since dead. He says, he was concerned in the shop with the remaining part of the family at the time that he fell into this unfortunate affair, and had no occasion, for want of any thing, to commit a robbery. How true this may be, we know not; but, sure it is, that he was so wickedly disposed as to lead a very dissolute life, and most of his time was spent in scenes of lewdness and debauchery. He seemed to be a youth of a rough disposition by nature, and, though somewhat sullen, behaved quietly and decently after conviction. But, though he did acknowledge the barbarous treatment of the Dutchman, by cuting him in several places, and dangerously wounding him, yet was he by no means to be persuaded to own any manner of concern in robbing the Dutchman, or any other person whatsoever; and, however the prosecutor Leonard was robbed, he persisted to the last in denying he robbed him, or knew who did. At the Place of EXECUTION. ON Monday, the 23d instant, about nine o'clock, John Boswell , and Christopher Wade , in one cart, Alexander Thompson , and Thomas Broadhurst , in another, were taken from Newgate, and carried to Tyburn. Wade and Boswell appeared very audacious, and laughed when put into the cart, to the astonishment of every serious beholder, and did so frequently as they went on their last journey, tho' fearfulness and trembling were, notwithstanding, in their hearts. The other two endeavoured to put on the appearance of undauntedness, and indeed but an appearance. After some time spent in prayer, recommending their souls to the Almighty's Acceptance, nothing worth notice was said by either of them, excepting Broadhurst, who said, he died innocent, upon what principle I will not pretend to say; but, however, he did not deny the fact itself publickly, whatever he did privately. Their bodies were delivered to their friends. Thompson's was taken away in a hearse and pair. Boswell's in a hearse and four. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, & Dying Words Of the THREE MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN On Friday the 6th of JULY, 1750. BEING THE First EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble John Blachford , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER IV. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.L. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, OYER and TERMINER, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honourable Sir WILLIAM CALVERT , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London , Mr. Justice DENNISON, Mr. Baron CLIVE, Mr. Justice BIRCH, and RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of OYER and TERMINER, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City of London, and County of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall, in the Old Bailey , on Thursday, the 11th, Friday, the 12th, and Saturday, the 13th of April, in the twenty-second Year of his Majesty's Reign, CATHARINE CONWAY was capitally convicted, and received Sentence accordingly. By Virtue of the King's Commission of, &c. held before the Right Honourable Sir WILLIAM CALVERT , Knt . &c. the Lord Chief-Baron PARKER, Mr. Justice FOSTER, and RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , &c. on Wednesday, the 5th, Thursday, the 6th, Friday, the 7th, Saturday, the 8th, and Monday, the 10th of July, in the twenty-third Year of his Majesty's Reign, MARGARET HARVEY was capitally convicted, and received Sentence accordingly. By Virtue of the King's Commission of, &c. held before the Right Honourable JOHN BLACHFORD , Esq ; &c. Mr. Justice DENNISON, Mr. Baron CLIVE, RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , &c. on Wednesday, the 30th, Thursday, the 31st of May, and Friday, the 1st of June, in the twenty-third Year of his Majesty's Reign, ELIZABETH BANKS was capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. Conway and Harvey , at the Time of Conviction, pleaded Pregnancy, and, as usual, were under Respite of Execution, expecting Transportation; but their Crimes being such as deserved a worse Fate, and being ordered for Death, were brought down again to the Cells. Conway being a Roman Catholick , was attended by a Gentleman of that Church Persuasion; Harvey and Banks constantly attended Prayers, and with bitter Cries and Lamentations bewailed their deplorable Condition. On Thursday, the Twenty-first of June, Mr. Recorder made the Report of five Malefactors to the Lords of the Regency, viz. Judith Archer , Mary Ryan , Catharine Conway , Margaret Harvey , and Elizabeth Banks ; when their Lordships were pleased to order the three last for Execution, on Friday, the Sixth Instant: The two former are ordered for Transportation , and will be called down to receive Sentence accordingly at the next ensuing Sessions. 1. Judith Archer , was indicted in April Sessions, 1748, for stealing 28 l. in Money, the Property of William Finch , in his Dwelling-house, March 26, 1747 . As there was no Evidence against her but her own Confession, the Jury recommended her to the Court for Mercy; she also pleaded Pregnancy, and was so found. 2. Mary Ryan , was indicted, together with one Locklen Kelly , in December Sessions, 1748, for breaking into the Dwelling-house of Anne Allen , Widow , and stealing from thence seven Guineas, one Half-guinea, one Nine-shilling Piece, and some Silver; likewise some Wearing Apparel, the Property of the said Anne Allen , Nov. 13 . The Evidence being strong against her, she was found guilty, but Kelly was acquitted , nothing being proved against him, only being in her Company. She also pleaded Pregnancy, and being found so, was afterwards delivered of two Children in the Cells. 3. Catharine Conway , late of Dublin , in Ireland , Wife of Richard Conway , was indicted for forging, and uttering a counterfeit Will, with Intent to defraud . 4. Margaret Harvey , Wife of John Harvey , alias Mason , was indicted for stealing a Gold Watch, and a Gold Chain, value 20 l. the Goods of Robert Lane , from his Person, June 14 . 5. Elizabeth Banks , was indicted, for that she in a certain Field, or open Place, near the King's Highway, on Frances Mercer , Spinster , did make an Assault, putting her in corporal Fear, and Danger of her Life, one Stay, val. 1 s. one pair of Stockings, one Linnen Bib, and Apron, the Goods of the said Frances, did steal, take, and carry away, May 2 . 1. MARGARET HARVEY , aged 25, was born in Dublin , of Parents who lived very well in that City, and gave her a good Education, she was taught to read, write, Plain-work, &c. so that she had all Advantages necessary to put her well into the World, after she had left her Parents. She lived with them, and had all the Indulgencies could be granted, and pity it is, that she has made no better use of this Tenderness, and Affection towards her. When she was about sixteen, she received the Addresses, and was married at St. Patrick's Church in Dublin , to a Youth whose Father was a Gentleman to a great Personage in Ireland. They lived together for some Time in Love and Harmony, but her Husband being a Sea-faring Man, (she says, a Lieutenant of a King's Ship ) was every now and then absent for a Time, and being somewhat of a jealous Temper, began to suspect her of playing Tricks with other Men. And now the Passion, which once shewed itself in Fondness and Tenderness, broke out into Rage and Jealousy; and instead of that mutual Affection, which Matrimony should be the Parent of, this barbarous Treatment obliged her to shun him, who should have been her Protector against all Evil and Danger. At first she says, she had not given him Reason for such Suspicion, or ill Usage, nor did for a long while, till at length his Behaviour drove her from him, and she was forced to take Shelter where she could find it; she went to her Parents, and they received her for a Time, but upon his telling them their parting was her own Fault, they would advise her to go Home again; and having given her good Instructions, sent her back to her Husband. Upon her Return she always meet with the same Usage, and even when at Table they have seemingly been good Friends, and in a sociable Manner eating and drinking together. She says, he has often taken his Scymeter, or Hanger from his Side, and of a sudden falling into a Rage, has frequently given her several Cuts therewith over her Head and Face. And her Head is so full of Scars all over, from the Forehead to the back of her Head, that there is scarce the Breadth of a Finger between, and several she has about her Eyes; all which at different Times were given her, she says, by her Husband Harvey. All this, she says, she bore with, and could have borne with more through the Love that she bore unto him, even tho' her Life was at Risque every Day, and Hour. But one Time, while he was Abroad, she got into Company with some of her own Sex, and repeating her Grievance to them, they said she was a Fool not to be revenged. She answered, she knew not how. They told her she must forsake her Husband entirely, and think of him no more; and that if she would do so, there was a certain Gentleman, who had seen her, and liked her, and pitied her Case, and that if she would forsake her Husband, and live with him, she would be sure to meet with good Usage. With these, and such other plausible and fair Speeches, she says, she was prevailed on to give up her Honour, to break her Vows, and to defile her Marriage Bed. This coming to her Husband's Knowledge, he resolved to see her no more, and returning from Sea, came to London , to be out of her Way. She was not long in Favour with her new Gallant; his Curiosity was satisfied, her Beautygrew familiar to him, faded in his Eye, and palled upon his Sense, and she was discarded. What should she do? Her Parents now dead and gone, and she had been so accustomed to Idleness, and Looseness, that she could not set down to her Needle, nor could she find what to do. Thus wretched and destitute, she at last resolved once more to seek after her Husband, so she took Ship, and came to London , thinking to find him. About Christmas was Twelve-month, she came to Town, but hearing no News of her Husband, she went to live as a Servant , in Marybone-street , and continued there till April following. The Day the Fireworks (in Honour of the late glorious Peace,) were exhibited, she got Leave of her Mistress to make a Holiday; but the the worst Day it has proved, in the Event, that ever she saw, and from thence she seems to date the Period of her Ruin; for that Day she first fell into the Acquaintance of some of the Company, that were present at, and put her upon committing the Robbery for which she suffered. She, together with three or four Sailors, and some Women, spent that Day in Rioting and Drunkenness, and continued so for some Days; so that tho' her Mistress had been before her particular Friend, out of a Sense of having displeased her, she chose not to return Home again. However, she says, she had brought away some Money with her, and took Lodgings near St. Giles's Pound . What Method of getting a Livelihood she had, I could not find by her; there is Reason to think she followed such Courses, as she is now asham'd to repeat, and as to the intermediate Space between her leaving her Place, and the Time the Robbery was done, she had very little to say. She said indeed she had chiefly spent her Time with some Sailors, who were Acquaintance of her Husband's, one of which has been transported since her Conviction; but pretended, she knew not they were bad Men, till the Evening they put her upon the Robbery she suffered for, and that she never knew, nor heard before that, they followed those wicked Practices. She had been at Tower-Hill and Wapping with those Sailors, her Countrymen, the Day the Robbery was committed, and they had drank very hard. She was so Drunk, she says, that she knew not what she did; and yet she says, that it was at the Instigation of her Companions, that she attempted to pick the Prosecutor's Pocket of his Watch, which as soon as she had done, they all ran away, and left her to be taken in a Court in Russel-Street , Covent-Garden , which she thought to make her Escape thro', but it happened to be no Thoroughfare. Moreover, she says, she scarce remember'd any Thing of the Matter, and was surprized to find herself in Covent-Garden Round-House next Morning, but she soon found how the Case stood; which being reported to Justice Fielding, gave him Cause to commit her, and was sufficient for Conviction. She grievously lamented her Condition, and wished her Life had not been spared so long; for as the general Usage was after pleading Pregnancy to be transported, she depended upon that being her Lot, and as the Thoughts of Death were at a Distance, she lived as bad, or worse Life, than she had done before Confinement. She frequently repeated it, that she had led her Life more wickedly since in Newgate , than before; but the particular Instances are better concealed than made Public. But tho' there was scarce any Wickedness she was a Stranger to, yet being brought back to the Cells upon the Warrant for Execution coming down, she began to reflect on what was past, which made her weep bitterly, repent heartily, and pray fervently for the Forgiveness of all her Sins, thro' the Merits of Christ, professing Charity towards all Men, as she hoped for Mercy at the Hand of God. 2. ELIZABETH BANKS , aged 55, was born at Weymouth in Dorsetshire , of poor, though industrious Parents, who gave her no Education; but both dying when she was an Infant, left her to the Care of the wide World, and by the Parish whereto she belonged; when she became chargeable, she was bound out Apprentice . She says, she had a hard and unkind Dame, who treated her very ill, and though very young, she resented it so much, as to resolve to leave her Service the first Opportunity that presented; for when about ten Years of Age, she contrived to slip away from her Mistress's House, and got to Dorchester ; where, after staying a few Days, she took a Place in the Waggon, and came to London . The Waggon then put up, she says, at the Black Bull Inn , in Piccadilly ; and it so happened, that the Mistress of the House took a Linking to her, and agreed with her to be her Servant , without letting her go any farther: And her new Mistress liked her so well, she says, as to give herself the Trouble to teach her all Work; and though she worked hard, she had a good Service of it, living there comfortably for seven Years. When she left this Service, willing to see more of the World, she hired herself at a House of Entertainment, or a Victualling-house , at Strand-Bridge , opposite the New Church , St. Mary le Strand , and lived there four or five Years; and from this Place was married to her first Husband. They lived together pretty comfortably for seven Years, in Russel-Court in Drury-Lane , and had four Children, with which she went to Lodging after her Husband's Death, and maintain'd them as well as she could, till it pleased God to take them all away very young. After this, she went out to Day-work , and was admitted into many Houses for that Purpose, in the Neighbourhood of the Strand , but particularly mentioned the One Bell Inn , and the Five Bells Tavern , and says she never wronged any Body. In this Way she went on for many Years, and about nine or ten Years ago was married to a second Husband, who was also a poor labouring Man, and carried Carcases of Sheep, Lambs, &c. for the Butchers in Clare-Market, to Marybone, Tottenham Court, and other Villages adjacent to the Town; and when she wanted Work in her own Way, she was used to assist him, being old and infirm, and as a good Wife should do, to bear a Part of his Burthens. She lamented greatly her unhappy Condition, and always repeated her Innocence, and that she never wronged Man, Woman, nor Child in her Life, but worked hard for her Living. As to the Fact for which she suffered, if really guilty, she richly deserved her Fate; and the Child being with her, and the Cloaths belonging to it tied up in a Bundle, seem Circumstances of sufficient Proof. But all this notwithstanding, she persisted to the last in denying the Fact. It was sworn at her Trial, that she owned the taking the Child from near Leicester-House , and yet she denies her having been there the Day the Fact was done; and she tells her Story thus: That she had an odd Jobb or two somewhere near Clare Market , which having done, she was at Leisure; and having nothing to do, she followed her Husband towards Marybone , that if he had any Thing to bring Home, she might assist him, as he was old, and but weak. In her Way, she says, she met with a tall Women, dress'd well, in a brown Camblet Gown, who had this Child in her Hand, and the Bundle, as it was taken upon her Banks says, that when this Woman overtook her, she told her, if she would hold the Child and the Bundle, while she went to a House which she pointed to, just by Marybone Road, she would give her Twopence. She was willing to get the Money, as she says, so easily, not thinking she should pay so dear for it; and she saw the Woman go to the House she mentioned. What became of her afterwards she does not know. She waited, she says, a long Time, and the Woman not returning, she went up to the House, and enquiring of the Maid-servant, what was become of the Woman? was told, that she came in, and was about to go up Stairs; but some how or other turned back, saying, I ask Pardon, I have mistaken the House; and so went out again. If it be a Story of her own, it is artfully contrived; but this she always declared was the Truth of the Matter, though I told her the Danger of persisting in a Lie, and that it was too late to think of saving her Life by concealing the Truth. I told her, it was very improbable that any one should go to strip a Child, and immediately give away what was got by it, as must be the Case if her Story was true. But she replied, that however improbable what she said might appear, she still continued in the same Tale; and to account for it, was artful enough to say, she believed the Woman who gave her the Child and Bundle to hold, had concerted the Matter with others, on Purpose to take away her Life, with a View of a Reward. She always appeared very penitent, wept and lamented bitterly, and said, with her last Breath she would pray for her Prosecutors, and hoped that God would forgive both her and them for what they had done. 3. CATHARINE CONWAY , aged 45, was born in the County of Kilkenny , of Roman Catholick Parents, that lived in good Reputation at Waterford , and bred her up very tenderly. She was kept to School for four Years, though no Pains were sufficient to make any Thing of a Scholar of her; for after all, she could neither read nor write. When she was about fourteen Years of Age, she was married to her Husband, Richard Conway , against the Consent of her Parents; and upon that Account so much incurred their Displeasure, as that her Mother, she says, laid her Curse upon her, which she is persuaded has been heavy upon her to this Time, and been the Cause why God should suffer her to be thus afflicted. After their Decease she lived at Waterford , she says, and maintained a Family of ten Children, which she had by her Husband, very handsomely, upon a small Estate which they enjoyed in that Neighbourhood. Of late, within these ten Years, thro' the Extravagance of her Husband they were forced to part with it; but by this Time the Children were out of the Way, so she maintained herself by the Labour of her Hands About seven Years ago, she says, she had a Son at Portsmouth, brought on Shore there from on Board a Man of War he had sailed in several Years: During his Illness, he sent for her to come to him from Ireland , which she did, and her Husband followed her to Portsmouth ; from whence, when the Son got well, and went Abroad to Sea again, she and her Husband went to Liverpool , where they had a Son and Daughter living, and settled there till the Time she was apprehended in her Sickbed. The Account she gave of the Matter was this: That whereas her eldest Son died Abroad some Time before, on Board a King's Ship, as soon as the News came to their Ears, they both agreed to come from Liverpool to London , in order to receive his Wages, if there were any due; and she says, her Husband did receive Money on his Account. What became of it she did not know; but as her Husband was a loose Man, and kept Company with other Women, she saw very little of the Use that was made of it. They had been some Time in Town before this Plot was entered into, and several were concerned in the bringing it about. She was told, that the Matter was easily done, it was only to go to the Commons, and prove the Will of William Noble , and say she was his Mother; and as he had thereby made her Executrix, a Letter of Administration would immediately be granted, which would give her a Power to receive his Wages. At first she hesitated and refused, saying, she could neither read nor write, nor did she understand how to go about it. However, at last, upon the repeated Commands of her Husband, who was present at the making, and deeply concerned in forging the Will, and perfectly knew what was to be done, she was in a Manner obliged to go; and to Doctors-Commons she went, and proved it: Upon which, a Letter of Administration was granted her. She then went to Chatham with it, and received the Money, and her Husband being at that Time with her, took the Money from her, and she never saw afterwards, nor fingered a Penny of it. And she said, she verily believed, had he but given the 3 Guineas, as was promised, when the Will was forged, it had never been discovered, at least not so soon, and in the Manner it was found out. She seemed to say besides, that she was betrayed into the Commission of the Fact by a plausible Story which was made to her; and she knew no otherwise, as she declared, dropping down on her Knees, and saying, as she hoped the great God would have Mercy upon her in this, and the World to come; viz. That William Noble having been on Board a King's Ship with her Son, and indebted to him, Amends might be made by this Method of making her his Executrix. And thus she was persuaded by her Husband, and others concerned, that no Harm nor Danger was in the Part she was to act in this Affair; which made her go about it the more openly, and take the less Care to secrete herself after she had done; for, says she, I went Home, and appeared openly in Liverpool , as for seven Years before. When the Fraud was detected, Orders were given for apprehending her, and she says, she was taken out of her Sick Bed, and committed to Liverpool Jail , and, after some Time, removed by Habeas Corpus to Newgate . Before she was apprehended, her Husband had left her, and carried off every Thing she had that was valuable, not only the Money she suffered for receiving of by false and fraudulent Means, but the Rings, and the very Cross she was wont to wear about her Neck, being a Roman Catholick . The Woman seem'd to be of a good Disposition, and her serious. Deportment moved every one to pity her Case that saw her. She confesses the uttering the false Will, and receiving the Money, but always said, what she did in it was at her Husband's Instigation; I asked her if she was at that Time sensible of the ill Consequences of such a wicked Undertaking, if it came to Light? And she answered in the Affirmative; and added, that tho' he had used her very ill at diverse Times heretofore, yet, whether through Love, or Fear, or both. she could not determine, but she could not help doing as he bid her; She acknowledged her Guilt too by saying, she was privy to the Forgery, but kept it secret, not expecting to be made the Cat's Paw of, (in her own Terms expressed) but that by the Influence of her Husband's Commands, and his Directions where to receive the Money, she went and did receive it; but that he being with her, immediately took it from her, and made off the Ground, knowing the Danger if the Fraud was discovered. She behaved very well during the wholeTime of her Confinement in Newgate , as far as I could see or learn, appeared very penitent, and endeavoured to seek the Favour and Kingdom of God, with extreme Crying and Lamentation. They gave the above Account of themselves almost in todidem verbis, at different Times, and repeated. Whatever else they might have been guilty of, it all died with them, and no further Confession would either of them make of their past Life and Conversation. And though there may be Reason to believe, had they been open and ingenuous, their Minds had more to reflect on than what is here collected, and more Instances of Wickedness might have been exposed; yet they would by no Means declare further, unless concerning such Things as are better concealed than exposed to publick View and Inquiry. At the PLACE of EXECUTION. ON Friday Morning the 6th Instant, between 8 and 9 o'Clock, Catharine Conway , Margaret Harvey , and Elizabeth Banks , went from Newgate in a Cart to the Place of Execution, where, after much Crying and Lamentation, and calling on God and Jesus Christ to have Mercy on them, a short Space of Time was spent in Prayer, recommending their Souls to Heaven; and they were turned off from the Cart, without saying any Thing particular, or worth relating. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and last dying Words of the Two Malefactors, who were Executed at Tyburn on Monday the 15th of June, 1724. AT the King's Commission of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer, &c, held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, before the Right Honourable Sir Peter Dlme, Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London, Mr. Justice Dormer, Mr. Baron Page, Mr. Serjeant Raby, and several of His MAJESTY's Justices of the Peace (for the City of London and Country of Middlesex;) on Thursday the 21st of May last, Three Men and One Woman were found Guilty of Capital Offences, and accordingly receiv'd Sentence of Death. After the Persons capitally Convicted had lain some Weeks under Condemnation, Two of them (viz.) Peter Burgess and Susannah Hutchins , were respited from Death. From the time of their Conviction, they seem'd, to be observant of their Duty, to read and to repeat carefully the Prayers; thanking Almighty God for continuing to them the entire enjoyment of their Health and Strength; But their good Behaviour abated; as has been the ususal Ingratitude of convicted Persons, they abus'd the Clemency of their Superiours, who indulg'd them in a long space of time antecedent to their Deaths; and instead of confirming themselves in goodness, grew wholy vile and abandon'd, entertaining murtherous Designs of making their Escape from the Hands of Justice. This Intention was not discover'd till the Saturday preceding their Execution; at which time, their Fetters were found to be loosen'd, and ready to take off or put on, and Instruments were taken from the Person of William Parkinson . Upon which they easily acknowledged their Intentions, but would not confess who furnish'd them with Instruments. Peter Burgess , who receiv'd HIS MAJESTY'S Reprieve, declar'd that his Irons had been loosen'd a Fortnight, but he had not mt with an Opportunity of putting his Designs in practice. So that the show of Religion and Devotion, even in this old Man and old Offender (for he was some time ago committed to Newgate for stealing a silver Watch) was only artfully put on, the better to carry on these wicked Resolutions, which the Devil infus'd into his Heart, but was not able to render succesful. They were frequently instructed in the Nature of God, of Redemption, Repentance, &c. from different Texts of Scripture; and the Sunday before they suffer'd, the Text was taken from 1 Pet. 2. 3. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man. Whence we consider'd, the absolute Necessity as well as Reasonableness of Submiting to the Laws and Statutes in Force in any Nation, for the Lord's sake, and as it is commanded in the word of God; and Civil Societies (which Men, being soon weary of entire Liberty which is real Bondage, found themselves oblig'd to form and compose) could not otherwise subsist, but must fall, and with them all the Security, Peace and Temporal Happiness of each particular Person. SECONDLY, How for a private Man is to judge of the Equity of the Commands of a King or Magistrate? And whither he is to obey them, if he doubts whither they are just or unjust? THIRDLY, We consider'd the particular Reasonableness of Offenders submitting to Laws, Magistrates, &c. As Society is thereby supported; as Punishments are but the Consequences of their just Deserts, as as other Men are to be deterr'd from offending by their Examples; to satisfy in some Measure the injur'd Persons, &c. Besides which, Men of any Consideration and Reflection would not attempt by Violence to frustrate the force of Justice, from the entire improbability of Success, not one Person under Condemnation amongst us being ever known by such Methods to escape Death, tho' many vain and foolish Attempts have in all Ages and Times been made. But was it possible by Violence and Murther to save their Lives, What could their Lives be worth to them? What could but any Uneasiness after their Hands had been in such a manner drenched in Blood and Slaughter? And this, without the Consideration of a Future State, and eternity of Tonnents, and Satan contriving Misery. Lastly, we directed them to be patient under the Misfortunes they themselves acknowledged they had justly deserv'd; for the Wages of Sin is Death: To regard rather their immortal Souls, than their Bodies, which, if they were not now to return to the Earth, must soon return; as 'tis appointed to all Men once to die: To count all leud Women or others, who continuallyd in then with the Thoughts of this World, as their Enemies: To contrive rather to make Reparation to those they had injur'd than to injure others: To give good Counsel to their Companions to be warned by them, rather than to Plot with them how to get soon from Justice: To forsake the Thoughts of this World which had now forsaken and given up to them; and to aim only at a better, where Christ was ready to receive Sinners who earnestly and passionately sued to him for Grace and Favour. The Account of these Malefactors under Sentence of Death. PETER CURTIS , alias Friend was indicted for breaking the House of Fluellen Aspley , in the Night, and stealing a silver Tea-pot value 9 Pound, a silver Coffee-pot, silver Candlesticks, and many other Pieces of Plate, to the value of 30 or 40l. It appearing that the Prisoner was apprehended as he attempted to pawn some part of the Goods with Charles Shellse , and in Newgate confest the stealing them, as soon as he was inform'd that Joannah Grundy had discover'd all the remaining part of the concealed Plate; the Jury found him guilty of the Indictment. This Prisoner, when first he was under Condemnation appear'd to be deeply touch'd with a Sense of his Condition; but afterwards, instead of being still more and more concern'd, he gradully ceas'd to regard Death, to the time he died. Yet his Behaviour was no way rude or stubborn, but at Prayers he was serious and observant. He said, tho' he was not 30 Years old, he had pass'd thro' such a vast Variety of Adventures, Accidents and Shocks in Life, as had long ago learn'd him to despise Death whenever it should approach, and in whatever shape. The beginning of his Disasters was occasion'd by his not approving of the Trade (a Ship-Carpenter ) which his Father assign'd him, when he sent him very young from the West of England , his Native Place. Before he was thoroughly arrived at Man's Estate, he married, fell off from Business; and resolved to follow no working Employ. He observ'd, that this hatred towards Labour and Industry God punished him for; For it was the source and occasion of a world of Fatigue, Labour, and Hardship which he thenceforward underwent; and from the very Day that he purpos'd and resolv'd to give himself up to Pleasure, he never enjoyed any Pleasure at all. Many good Reflections he made besides when first he was under Conviction, before certain vicious Women had turn'd his Thoughts to Cruelty, and made his Devotion a show and Pretence. He said that leaving his Employ, he enter'd into the Service of several Noblemen and Gentlemen leaving them one after another, and not being any where settled in his Mind. He was easily convinc'd that this proceeded from the Devil, who drew him from Sobriety, and led him neaer and nearer to his Destruction, of Body, and it may now justly be feared, of Soul too. He own'd that where he liv'd he had frequent Opportunities of improving himself in the knowledge of the Religion he profess'd, but neglected to make such Improvements. He complain'd indeed that the Cause why he never Read, at Chapel of Newgate, was his being laid (when committed to Newgate) in a Stone Hole, where the chill Damps impair'd his Eye-sight; but there is reason to think other things. After he had forsaken the Services of several Noblemen, he was plung'd in Difficulties, and enlisted him as a Volunteer, for the Sea Service , (having when a Prentice been at Sea with his Master a Carpenter.) But absolutely refusing his own Trade, he was employ'd on Board as a Trumpeter in which Capacity he said he served in the Essex and in the Shrewsbury Man of War, when Admiral Bing was sent against the Spanirads in the Mediterranean . As I was told of certain bad Actions which he committed upon the Seas, I mention'd them to him, and required him to pray to God to forgive them; but instead of doing so, he denyed that he ever was guilty of such things; affimring on the contrary, that this was the first ill Action he ever committed, and that on the High-Seas he tended several sick Persons, and kept Peace among the disorderly Boys, check'd them when they swore and curs'd, and perform'd many good Offices which his Place did no way oblige him to. In the Beginning of his present Majesty's Reign, when the Commotions commenc'd in Scotland , he was sent thither, and being (he said) in the Scotch Grey, fought under the Duke of Argile at the Battle of Dunblain. At the beginning of the Fight, he said he had his Thigh shatter'd, and afterwards being under the Surgeon's Hands, had part of the Bone taken out, and the Wound in that manner heal'd up, which render'd him very weak on his left side: Toward the latter End of the Fight, his Horse being shot under him, and the next Soldier to him (together with his Horse) being shot dead at the same Instant, the two Horses falling crush'd him between them, and broke (as I remember) three of his Ribs. Being in a languishing Condition for some time, he affirm'd that he spent all his Hours in Prayers to God, and was continually reflecting on the Vanity of this World, and the Happiness of such Men as enjoy themselves, at Home in a quiet, regular, sober, and godly way: During this, he said, his Wages, and Ten Pounds, receiv'd for what he call'd Smart-Money, supported him very comfortably, and enabled him to be Vertuous. After he recover'd his Strength by God's assistance, he intended, (as he added,) with Eighty Pounds that he was Master of, to put himself into a way of Business. But Providence order'd it otherwise; and now was a period in his Life, when different Uneasiness and Troubles were to arise. For after he had been bound, he said, for an Acquaintance, in a pretty large Sum of Money, the Creditor being inform'd he was going to Sea again, in order to avoid him, not having Money left to pay; he apprehended him, as for a felonious Action, but in reallity to detain him till he could regularly arrest him for Debt; which he did, when three Days were expir'd. Being committted to the Poultry-Compter , he lay in a lamentable Apartment and Condition; so that, he affirm'd, it was almost impossible for him not to be infected with the horrid Viciousness of them who were confin'd. After a long continuance there, where he combated with Hunger, Cold, Cursings, Blasphemies, Skirmishes, Drunkenness, Quarrellings. &c. he obtain'd his enlargement; and went a few Houses from the Prison, and serv'd Mr. Aspley, who was ignorant of the Course of his Life. Leaving his Service after a pretty long Continuance in it, he took up his Abode with Joannah Grundy . This Grundy was the Contriver of this Robbery, and advised him to fire the House, as he asserted, but whither his Assertion be true, I know not. He added, that he objected to the firing Mr. Aspley's House, that it was situate next an Oyl-Shop and an Apothecary's, and near the Compter, and therefore might probably burn the whole Night at least, and consume the Street, especially as the Wind was that Night extreamly boistrous and tempestuous. Being apprehended on Suspicion, after making an offer of two Pieces of Plate, he was again committed to the Compter, afterwards try'd at the Sessions House in the Old Bayly, but acquitted for want of Evidence; after which, his said Master, (judging him innocent) was instrumental in geting him discharg'd; but a Week after, he was again apprehended; try'd, and convicted. These long Series of Disasters were worse to him, he said than Death; besides other various Hardships, never having been undrest, or in a Bed, in 22 Weeks, except the one Week he was at liberty. As he appear'd quiet and calm, he affirm'd that Composure was owing to his Resignation to the Will of God; but it at last appear'd that his Chearfulness might proceed from his fully believing he should not suffer Death; for besides his design'd Escape, he had wealthy Friends and Relations, upon whom he wholly rely'd; which made his Behaviour so much alter while he lay under Conviction. I shall add no more concerning this unhappy Man; hoping, that whatever they who saw him judg'd of him, from his outward Deportment, he nevertheless was penitent at his Heart, and inwardly sorry for his Offences, so as to obtain the Favour and Mercy of a merciful God. 2. WILLIAM PARKINSON , was Convicted of feloniously breaking the House of Richard Goodman , on the 17th of May last, and stealing thence 20 Guinea's, &c. He was also convicted of breaking the said House a second time, and taking Goods to the value of 25 s. which Robbery was committed the 25th of April last. This young Man was, when first under Condemnation, very observant of his Duty: As the time was protracted, his Appearance of Repentance slackened; and tho' he seem'd carefully to read the Scripture, the Prayers, &c. I was inform'd that he privately made a Scoff at the word of God, and especially at the Prayer for His Majesty. Altho' when I discours'd with him, he assur'd me, that his Father was particularly careful to instruct him in his Duty; and on his Death-Bed earnestly advised him above all things to regard Sobriety and Virtue, telling him he would be left to a wicked World. After his Fathers decease, he left Leeds in Yorkshire , and his Trade (a Clothworker ) and came to London ; which was the beginning of his Woe and Misfortunes; for God (he said) seem'd to have forsaken him from that very time; for he could take no delight but in Publick Houses, and in leud Company; altho', as he said, he never committed any criminal Action before the Robbery at the House of Mr. Goodman; which he never thought of, till the Hour he committed it; at which time, having been drinking till 12 o'Clock at Night, and very much disguis'd in Liquor, he repair'd Home to Mr. Goodman's, and committed the Fact. Two days before he was Executed, being requir'd to consider the Importance of his Soul, &c. he affirm'd, he did so, and would so do, but was nevertheless assured he should have a free Pardon, as well as the two old Offenders; he said, as it was discover'd they should lye several Weeks under Condemnation, certain Women advis'd them to break an Hole thro' the Wall of the Condemn'd-Hold, which length of time would give them an opportunity of doing, and so more effectually to secure their Escape: He owned that this had made him remiss and negligent of his Duty; but neither he nor Curtis could believe that to make an Escape from Justice was any Sin, provided no Murther was committed in the Attempt: Parkinson alledged the Frailty and Infirmity of Human Nature, and said, that the sight of Death made even the Son of God cry out, If it be possible let this Cup pass from me! Being ask'd, the day before he suffer'd, if he did not believe the Reception of the Holy Sacrament would aggravate and enhance his Guilt, since, having had so long time, he had employed it more to preserve his Body than to save his Soul? He replyed, that he hoped there was Mercy for him, and he thought he might safely receive the Sacrament; but he would examine his own Heart, and declare whither it was weaned from this World and placed upon Heaven. As the Thief on the Cross was accepted at the Moment of his Death, why (he said) might not he? But he was answer'd, that the Thief on the Cross never heard of Christ before, and as soon as he did, he cry'd out, remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom; but Christians have preaching in their Streets, all Opportunities of knowing God and Christ, and ought to follow him from their Baptisms; but having neglected Religion when in Prosperity, they surely ought in Adversity to press forward toward Heaven, and esteem it the highest Mercy if God would accept them, as they did not voluntarily leave their Vices for him, but stay'd till the Edge of the Law cut them off from the Pursuit of Sin. The day before he was executed, he shed a great many Tears in the Chapel; and both he and Curtis seem'd much to regret the time they had foolishly thrown away in endeavouring to save their Bodies. But this Parkinson was particular sorrowful at a Letter sent to his Wife from his Mother in the Country, who at the writing it suppos'd him dead; which Letter he answer'd in such a manner as show'd (how great soever his Folly had been) the natural Temper and Disposition of his Mind was relenting, good and humane; tho' that natural Disposition was much effac'd by a negligent Life, and vicious Company. What chiefly, immediately before he suffer'd Death, perplex'd his Thoughts, was, that any other Person should be saved, and he by being executed be made an Example to deter others from vicious Actions. Their Behaviour, &c. at the Place of EXECUTION. BEFORE these Malefactors suffer'd Death, it pleas'd God to touch their Hearts with a deep Sense of their Offences, and they received the Sacrament with the utmost Fervency, and all the Tokens of sincere Devotion. As they were carry'd to Tyburn all Persons took notice of the Decency of their Deportment. CURTIS there declared (but care not to speak aloud to the Spectators) That the Woman with whom he Lodg'd, perswaded him to rob Mr. ASPLEY, telling him her Friends in the Country would put of China Wares or Goods, to the value of , or upwards; and that her Son got into the House and let Curtis in, and the Woman receiv'd the Goods; but (added he) i my Face only to die, who sav'd the House from being fired, and theirs to Escape who advis'd it. At the same time, to show he did not repine at his Fate, he smil'd. As to the 14 Hundred Pounds, which he had buryed in a Portmanteua, he was directed to discover the true Owners, that their Effects might be restored to them; but he said he found the Portmanteua on Finchly Common , and belived it belong'd to a foreign Ambassador or Nobleman, all the Direction he could give, was, That the Coat of Arms was a Black Spread-Eagle and Dolphin. The Diamond Ring that he had been observ'd to Wear, he could not affirm he came very honestly by; but he begg'd Pardon of God for all the Offences of his Life: PARKINSON was especially peitent; in the most earnest manner invoking the Mercy of God. This is the real Account that is given by Me, THO. PURNEY Ordinary and Chaplain. ADVERTISEMENT. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and dying Words of the Malefactors, who were executed at Tyburn, on Monday the 22d of this Instant December, 1729. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Rt. Honourable Sir Richard Brocas , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Rt. Honourable the Lord Chief Justice Eyre; the Honourable Mr. Justice Reynolds; the Honourable Mr. Baron Carter; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Raby; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-Delivery for the City of London, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, being the 3d, 4th, 5th, and 6th of December, 1729, in the third Year of his Majesty's Reign. Six Men, viz. James Drummond , Adam Marsh , William Caustin , Jeoffrey Younger , Peter Coffey and Jervis Rhodes ; and two Women, viz. Elizabeth Mills , and Mary Cox , were by the Jury found Guilty of capital Crimes, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. They were exhorted to prepare for Death, from Rev. 14. 13. And I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying, write, Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them. I shew'd them what it is to die, and that in the Lord, Whether Men be in a prosperous or adverse State, they are all liable to the inevitable Stroke of Death, and this the Apostle calls the Dissolution of this House of our earthly Tabernacle, 2. Cor. 5. 1. But then, although our corruptible Bodies return into the Dust, from whence they came, yet our Souls, which are of a nobler Substance and spiritual Nature, and in that Respect Partakers of the Divinity, do not perish with the Body, but depart into permanent and eternal Regions: And this has been the Belief of all Mankind, that the Souls are Immortal, as appears from the Gods whom the Heathens worshipped, which we cannot suppose them to have done, had they not believed them to be still existing in a future State. But we have a more sure Word of Prophecy than this, since Life and Immortality is now brought to Light through the Gospel. This is so plainly reveal'd to us in Scripture, that he who runs may read. I told them, that without Holiness no Man can see the Lord, Heb. 12. 14. And therefore that we may die in the Lord, it is necessary to keep a good Conscience, void of Offence towards God and Man, which if we do, then at the Hour of Death, a joyful Serenity ariseth in our Minds, from the Reflection upon the Innocency of our past Life, in Conformity to Christ Jesus, who was Meek and Lowly, Gentle and easy to be intreated; who was in a transcendant Manner possess'd of all those Virtues and Perfections, which adorn his Disciples and Followers, and render them Happy in Life and Death in Time, and to all Eternity. I shew'd them, that the Blessedness of those who die in the Lord, consists in the Souls being immediately after Death, and the Bodies, by their Re-union to the Souls at the Day of Judgment, being made perfectly bless'd in the immediate Vision and Enjoyment of Almighty God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to all Eternity. I inform'd them, how they were dedicated to God in Baptism, and what solemn Vows they had then made, to addict themselves wholly to the Service of God, but they having broken those Engagements in divers Respects, that it was Incumbent upon them, before they left this World, to renew themselves by Repentance, and devoutly to receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, where Christ communicates his Love to the faithful Soul, and where assured Pledges of everlasting Life are given to us. While these and many like Exhortations were given, all of them who attended behav'd very Gravely in Chapel, but did not show those outward Signs of Repentance, which ought to appear in Men, who were in their dangerous and deplorable Circumstances. Adam Marsh never came to Chapel but once or twice, but lay, all the Time he was under Sentence, upon his Bed, wrap'd up in a Covering, hiding his Face, groaning and moaning in a most miserable Manner. Younger was also much afflicted with Sickness most of the Time, but constantly declar'd a deep Sense of his Sin and Guilt. Upon Thursday the 18th of this Instant December, the Report of the above eight Malefactors, lying under Sentence of Death in Newgate, was made to his Majesty in Council; when Elizabeth Mills , of St. Helens , for stealing a silver Tankard, in the House of Robert Wyat , and his Property, October 31. Mary Cox , of St. Martin's in Candle-week-Ward , for stealing a Gold Watch, value 14 l. a Gold Chain, value 6 l. a Seal, value 20 s. the Goods of Edward Yeats , November 15. Peter Coffey , of St. Michael Bassishaw , for feloniously Forging and Counterfeiting an Indorsement on a Pro missory Note, for 18 l. 14 s. drawn by J. G. payable two Months after Date, dated the 20th of June, payable to John Gardner , for Value receiv'd, by Indorsing upon the Back of the said Note, Pay the Contents to the Bearer hereof. John Gardner , July 11. And Jervis Rhodes , of St. Giles's in the Fields , for assaulting Elizabeth Kent on the Highway, and taking from her a Cotton Handkerchief, value 6 d. and 2 s. 6 d. in Money, November 2. receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve. The remaining four, viz. James Drummond , Adam Marsh , William Caustin , and Jeoffrey Younger , were order'd for Execution. James Drummond , of Stepney , was Indicted for assaulting Jacob Wakeling , Jun . on the High-way, and taking from him a Silver Watch, value 4 l. a Seal, value 1 d. and 4 s. in money, together with a Cane, value 1 s. and an Iron Key, value 1 d. the 29th of October last. James Drummond , was a 2d time Indicted for assaulting and robbing William Isgrigg on the Highway, and taking from him 16 Guineas, 7 half Guineas, 3 broad Pieces, 1 Moidore, about 20 s. in Silver, and a Silver-watch, value 2 l. October the 29th. James Drummond , about 40 years of Age, born in the Country, came to London with his Parents, when he was 3 years Old. His Father was a Sailor and liv'd in Wapping , he Died and left him Young, and his Mother being Poor, could not put him to School, by which means he had no Education. When of Age, he went to Sea, and became a Sailor , and having been a diligent and expert Man, in the practical Part of Navigation, he had constant Business. He married a Wife, whom he commended for an honest sober Woman, and by whom he had five poor Children alive, which gave him a great Uneasiness. He serv'd on Board some of his Majesty's Ships, having been in the Fleet which went up the Baltick, and were upon the Coasts of Sweden , and of the Swedish Provinces, Conquer'd by the Muscovites, and he likewise serv'd in the Fleet, which beat the Spaniards upon the Coast of Sicily in the Mediteranean, and he was Cockswain in the Admiral's Ship, when the Fleet went to the Coast of Spain , 3 or 4 Years ago. He said, that by his being always Employ'd, he got abundance of Money to subsist his Family, and that he had no occasion to follow wicked Courses, having very good credit and Business to maintain his Family. For when he was at Home, and not engaged in any Voyage, he was commonly employ'd in assisting to fit and Reek out Ships in the River. And of late not inclining to go to Sea, for fear of being Press'd on Board one of His Majesty's Ships; he went about in the Country with his Wife, and sold China and small Goods ; this being the Employment which she follow'd, when he was at Sea; and in this way (he said) they gain'd abundance of Money, and were in very good Credit; for the Gentleman he had Dealings with would have trusted him to the value of 100 l. upon his Word; and the People in the Neighbourhood, where he liv'd, said, that he bore a very good Character, and took a great deal of Pains, to maintain his Family; and that they were all mightily Surpriz'd to hear, that he had committed a Robbery on the Highway, being what they least expected of him, who always liv'd in good Reputation; both he and his Wife having had Credit to a considerable Value, as being reputed honest People, and of a good Character, by every body in the Place where they liv'd. He said further, that he never was a Thief, nor Dishonest, but lov'd to give every one their Own; and that he liv'd regularly, went to Church, and kept a Sober quiet House; that he did not use to Drink to Excess, that he never kept Company with lewd Women, and did not Swear much, which are the Vices commonly incident to such unfortunate Wretches. As to the two Robberies of which he was Convicted and for which he Died, he own'd, that Jacob Wakeling Jun . met him and his Brother on Horseback, as he was going to Bow , between 10 and 11 at Night the 29th of October last, that Mr. Wakeling unwilling to deliver his Money, he pull'd out a Pistol, and that his Brother drew a Sword and prick'd him in the Arm, that then he took his Watch and 4 s. in Money, and the other things mention'd in the Indictment; and when Mr. Wakeling pursu'd and took him, with the Assistance of the Watch, he own'd, that he shot his Pistol under his Arm, and that his Brother also who was on Horseback, shot his Pistol at Mr. Wakeling and the Watch, and then made his Escape. He said also that they robb'd Mr. Isgrigg the same Night of his Watch, and the Money mention'd in the Indictment; and that all the Evidences on both Indictments declar'd precisely what was true, and that he could not blame them in the least point, with respect to what they said against him. I ask'd him, what mov'd him to go out and rob upon the Highway, he having been a Sober Man in the preceeding part of his Life? He declar'd as a Dying Man, that such a thought never enter'd into his Mind, but that upon the Day mention'd in the Indictments, upon which he committed the two Robberies; he was working upon a Ship on the other Side of the Water, his Brother came and importun'd him to leave his Work, which he did with great Reluctancy; and then they went to a Publick House, where they drank very extravagantly, till he became Fuddled to a high pitch. The main Subject of his Brother's Discourse was, advising him to go along and commence Highwayman with him, for that there was no fear of Danger, it having been the main Trade or Business he had, and still with Safety followed for some Years past. By this time Drummond being intoxicated with Liquor (as he said) to the highest Degree, he had ever been in his Life, for which, without further consideration, and having neither Grace nor Fore-thought at that Time, he mounted the Horse behind his Brother, on design to take himself to his Feet, as Occasion offer'd, and attack the Foot Passengers, by Direction, and under the Protection of his Brother, who was to be his Safeguard, as being well Mounted and Arm'd. They prosecuted their Design accordingly, and with the Success, as above narrated, the Horseman escaping, and poor Drummond, the most Innocent of the two, falling a Victim to the Devilish Counsel of his vile Brother. He said, that his Brother was a very wicked Man, that he formerly had been a Chapman in some Northern Town, but either failing in his Business, or willing to barter Commodities at an easier rate, than the ordinary way of Exchange and Trade, he had applied himself to the Highway, for four if not Six or Seven Years past, and that he was the sole Instrument of his Ruin. He own'd the Justice of his Sentence according to Law, but said, that he had never been Thief or Robber, excepting the two Facts for which he died. He lamented much for the Disgrace he brought upon himself, his Wife, Children and Relations, and hop'd, that the World would not upbraid them with his Crimes and ignominious Death. All the Time he was under Sentence, he behav'd with much Gravity and appearrent Devotion, and was very attentive to Prayers and Exhortations, whether in Publick or Private. He hop'd to be sav'd by the Mercy of God, through the Merits of Jesus Christ, seem'd Penitent for all the Offences of his Life, particularly the Crimes of which he was convicted, and died in Peace with all the World. William Caustin and Jeoffrey Younger , of St. George, Hanover-Square , were indicted for assaulting William Bowman on the Highway, and taking from him one Guinea and 13 s. in November last. William Caustin , 36 Years of Age, had Education at a School in the Country, in reading and writing, and when of Age his Parents put him out ' Prentice to a Baker , to which Trade he serv'd out his Time, and afterwards work'd Journey-work, and marry'd a Wife, and for some Time he set up for Master-Baker in some Place about the Town; but soon failing in his Business, he turn'd Journeyman again, and was very Diligent at his Work; upon which Account he was esteem'd by his Masters, and needed not to be out of Business, having had the Reputation of an honest industrious Fellow. He said, that his Wife, who died while he was under Sentence, had been long Sick upon his Hand, and he himself out of Business for above a twelve Month, which occasion'd his going astray and joyning himself to bad Company, which prov'd his Ruin. He denied, that he had been notoriously Wicked in his Life, in the Practice of those Vices, which commonly lead young Men to Destruction. He acknowledg'd the Crime of which he was convicted, and said, that it was only by the Persuasion of others, who engag'd him to associate with a Gang of Footpads, of which (as he said) Bradley the Evidence was the Chief, and thro' his Persuasions he betook himself to such a wicked Life. Although he was not in a good State of Health, and very Naked, yet he always came to Chapel, and appear'd abundantly Devout and Grave, and was very attentive both to publick and private Prayers and Exhortations. He appear'd to have been a Fellow of an easy Temper, and therefore so much the Readier to comply with wicked and pernicious Counsels. He said, that the Highway Robbery for which he died, was the only Act of Theft or Robbery ever he committed in his Life. He acknowledg'd the Justice of his Sentence, declar'd his Faith in Christ, his sincere Repentance for his many Offences, and that he forgave all the Injuries done him, as he expected Forgiveness from Almighty God. Jeoffrey Younger , of St. George, Hanover-Square , 34 Years of Age, born in Northamptonshire , of honest Parents, who educated him at School in reading and writing, to fit him for Business, and instructed him in the necessary Principles of Christianity. When of Age, he went ' Prentice to a Baker in Northampton , and serv'd out his Time Honestly, with Approbation. Afterwards he serv'd in the Station of a Journeyman for some Time, and about seven Years ago he came to London , and here (as he said) he never was out of Business, and got Plenty of Money to supply such a Man as he was, and had the Character of an honest industrious young Fellow, till of late, he fell into a Set of bad Company, both Men and Women, who hurry'd him to his Destruction. He being constantly employ'd had Abundance of good Cloaths and Linnens, and upwards of ten Pounds in his Pocket; and then thinking himself too Good for Business, he follow'd idle Company, and went to Publick Houses, and being acquainted with Bradley, the Evidence, one of his own Business, he took him to a Gaming House, at the Back of the Town, and advis'd him to venture his Money, which he readily did, in hopes of gaining more; but here he took a Tartar, for they were a Company of Sharpers, and at once trick'd and cheated him out of all his Money. Not having a Farthing left, he had nothing to do, but Pitifully to lament over his necessitous and indigent Case. His Companion comforted him, telling, that he would be as good as his Word, in putting him upon a way of recovering his Money, and getting much more. Then he advis'd him to go on the Highway with him, assuring him of Impunity, for that they should go to such and such Places, or Fields, where they were sure to meet some rich Gentleman, of whom they were to take 80 l. from. Upon those Assurances, he went with his Associates upon their Adventures, and was present only at three Robberies, for the last of which he suffer'd, and he did not receive for his Share of all he was concern'd in so much as two or three Guineas, for the 80 l. Chap never appear'd. He blam'd Bradley very much for leading him into this bad Way, for the Company where he lost his Mo ney, was a Gang of Thieves, Robbers, Whores, and Pick-pockets, from whom all Manner of Vice, and Wickedness may, but no kind of Good can be learn'd, He said, that his Ruin was entirely owing to bad Company, of which lewd Women made up no small Part. In the greatest Part of his Life he had been Sober, and Industrious in plying to his Business, but of late, when he lost his Money at Gaming, he turn'd very Wicked, and addicted himself at once to Gaming, Whoring, Drinking, Idleness and Swearing. He profess'd a deep Grief and Sorrow for his Sins, and when he came to Chappel appear'd Grave and Devout; but most of the Time he was under Sentence, he was much afflicted with Sickness, having been a Fellow of a low, timorous and poor Spirit, and terribly frightened at the Approach of Death. He said, that he never thiev'd nor robb'd any Person, excepting those three Facts upon the Highway, of the last of which he was convicted, and for which he died. He profess'd his Faith of being sav'd through the merits of Jesus Christ; Declar'd that he was a true Penitent for all his Sins; and that he freely forgave all Injuries done him, as he expected Forgiveness from God; and he own'd the Justice of his Sentence. Adam Marsh , of Harrow on the Hill , was Indicted for wickedly and willfully Burning, Consuming and setting Fire to a Sheep-house and Stables, belonging to William Newman , November the 6th. Adam Marsh , about 24 years of Age, born at Harrow on the Hill , of mean Parents, who gave him no Education at School, and it may be presum'd, that he was neither capable nor willing to receive any. He was bred to no Trade, but (when he was so well dispos'd as to do any thing at all) work'd for the Farmers in the Country. His Father was try'd for the Murder of his Mother, about two Years ago, and was acquitted upon Account of his Lunacy, and is now kept in a Work-house, to prevent his doing further Mischief; he appear'd as an Evidence against his Father upon his Trial. He was the Person who was into the Old Condemn'd Hold, when he was first Committed to Newgate , when Dyer and Dumbleton, then under Sentence of Death, (who were Executed on November the 21st, for a Street-Robbery) were detain'd in the same Place, and of whom it was told, that they rob'd Marsh of what Money he had. I ask'd Marsh if it was true as was Reported of them? He affirm'd, that they took all the Money he had, which he said, was very little. But Dyer and Dumbleton being ask'd the same Question, said, they took nothing from him, but gave him both Victuals and Drink; and likewise said, that Marsh being in Liquor that Night he first came to the Prison, he made a great Noise, and disturb'd them in their Devotion, and upon that account they Reprov'd him; this was what they declar'd just before their Execution. Marsh never came to Chapel but one or twice, and when I visited him in the Cell, he seem'd rather to be possess'd with a Spirit of Laziness and Sloth, than any bodily Indisposition, but he pretended a weakness and lameness in his Legs. He bless'd me, when I pray'd for him; but when I exhorted him, among other Duties to forgive his Enemies, he sometimes said, he forgave Mr. Newman his Prosecutor, but this, after much Intreaty and Persuasion; at other times, that he could not forgive him, and the Night before he Died, he said in a most spiteful Manner, I'll tear him to Pieces. After all the Arguments, and Motives which could be Advanc'd, he still deny'd his setting Fire to Mr. Newman's Sheep-House and Granges. The Character he bore was, That he was an Idle Thievish Fellow (for he us'd to pick up and steal every thing he could get his Fingers on.) He was grosly Ignorant in Religious Matters. I endeavour'd what I could to Instruct him in a private Way, but he was so dull of Capacity and Inattentive, appearing like a crazy mad Person, full of Malice and unwilling to receive any good Impressions, that whatever endeavours were us'd for that End, little Success could be Expected. He did not deny, but he might have spoke rash Words, but utterly deny'd his actually commiting the Fact. At the Place of EXECUTION, THEY were all very Devout in Time of Prayers, and praising God, and said they had nothing to add to their former Confessions; only Younger said, he had been a very dissolute young Man, but as to Thieving and Robbing, he had never done any such thing, excepting that (instead of three Robberies which he mention'd before) he had committed five Foot-pad Robberies, and that for his Share of the Booty, in all of them, he receiv'd but a Triffle. Marsh went to Death denying the Fact which was prov'd upon him, and for which he died. He forgave freely all those who had any way injur'd him, and his Prosecutors. James Drummond was very earnest in his Prayers, and was very desirous to speak to his Sister, whom he spy'd at the Place of Execution, but the Crow'd being so great that she could not come to him. Just as the Cart was going to draw away, they all cry'd out, Lord Jesus receive us, and have Mercy on us. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . London Printed by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Black-Fryers .

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A True ACCOUNT of the BEHAVIOUR, CONFESSION, AND Last Dying SPEECHES Of the 8 Criminals that were Executed at TYBURN, On Wednesday the Third of June, 1691. ON the Lord's-Day in the Forenoon the Ordinary preach'd from the 9th Verse of the 39th Psalm, Deliver me from all my offences, and make me not the reproach of the foolish. In the Afternoon, from the 3d Verse of the 14th Chapter of St. John's Gospel, viz. If any man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him; and we will come to him, and make our abode or dwelling in him. From which were drawn these Observations: 1. That Christ left these words as a Legacy to his Disciples, to Comfort them in his Bodily absence; that he would abundantly recompence it in the Spiritual manifestations of his Love, as a Reward of their Obedience. 2. It is not sufficient to make out our Interest in God the Father, and our Love to Christ, that we know his Will, unless we keep his Words, and conform our selves to his Sacred Laws. 3. They who keep and obey Christs Laws, shall have a great Reward, because God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Ghost, will not only visit such, but also take up their abode and dwelling in their Hearts. How great a condescension is this, That God who is infinitely satisfied in himself, should delight to dwell in such narrow and defiled Hearts as ours are, at the best, Isaiah 66. 1, 2. 1. That we cannot dwell in God, till he first dwell in us by his Spirit, as persuading us to express our duty to him. In these particulars we must in all doubtful Cases consult with God, as our All-satisfactory Oracle, for quieting the Anxiety of our minds, Psalm 73. 21, 22. & 143. 8, 10. 2. We must chuse God as the all-sufficient Store-house of all pleasant Accommodations, for this Life and that which is to come, Psalm 31, 21. & 65. 4. 3. We must fix our Thoughts on the Contemplation of God's Excellency, by a constant delight, till we are transformed into his likeness, Psalm 27, 4. 2 Cor. 3. 18. 4. During the Distresses of our Pilgrimage, we must betake our selves to God, as the only Refuge and refreshing Repose of our Souls, Psalm 116. 6, 7. 5. We must not only Visit the Lord in Distress, but, after we are relieved, must dwell with him, so as that he shall be sure to inhabit our Praises, Psalm 22. 2, 3. & 65, 1, 2. & 73. 27. & 84. 4. The Priviledges of God's dwelling in us. 1. The Lord's intimate Inspection will govern us, in a Conformity to his Sacred Laws. 2. He will defend his Interest and Propriety in us, as his Mansions of Delight. 3. He will not only support and underprop our Hearts, but will richly adorn them with all variety of Heavenly Graces. 4 He will communicate the most endearing Pledges of his Love; as Persons dwelling together are most free in their Conversation, and imparting of their Secrets: And will not the Lord much more unfold the Mysteries of his Kingdom, both of Grace and Providence, to such who love and serve him. The Duties me must express for so great Condescension. 1. Let us wholly Appropriate and Dedicate our Hearts to the Lord, and not suffer Satan to rifle them of their Integrity, or their Peace. 2. Let us walk with God in an Aweful Reverence, not to grieve his Holy Spirit, by any strangeness to him, or disconformity to his Sacred Laws. We cannot contrive to dwell more Safely, and with greater commodious Advantages than in God, who is the Concentring Loveliness of all Divine Perfections. The Conclusion was thus directed to the Condemned. How foolish have you been in not acquainting your selves with God? possibly you have given formal short visits to him in distress, but after deliverance, you have turned your back in contempt of the most High. How can you expect that God should dwell in you, who only loves a lightsome cleanly Mansion, instead of chusing the Lord for your Dwelling-place? you have been Vagrants on the Mountains of Prey; you have wandred in the common Roads of impiety, till you have luard your selves into a Prison, where you have propagated wickedness, and have not been disciplined to the amendment of your lives; your Souls are taking their flight out of this World, yet how dreadful is this to be doubtful where they will be lodged to Eternity; you have dwelt in the Contemplation of lustful contrivances, till you have cherisht these into habitual wickedness; but can you indure to dwell in everlasting burnings? Can you think that a few expiring sighs and tears can reconcile you to your provoked Judge? O repent of your late and slight repentance! Beg of God that he would erect the beautiful Structure of the New Creation in your Hearts, so shall you not dread dwelling in the Regions of Infernal darkness; but being conformed to God in an Holy State, you shall exchange your mouldring Tabernacles for Mansions of Blessedness, which cannot be shaken, in which you shall enjoy the all-satisfying presence of the Lord of Life and Glory to Eternity. The Ordinary visited the Condemned on Fryday after Sentence of Death past upon them, and every day till their Execution: on Munday he examined them every one apart how they stood prepared for a Blessed Eternity; and instructed them largely in the nature of saving Faith and Repentance, and prayed often with them. I proceed to give an Account of what they said unto me. I. Christopher Tremane , Condemned for two Burglaries, aged 40 Years. He was well Educated, but improved not that advantage for the regular ordering of his Life. He dealt in the Commodities of a Sales-man , but living expensively, was forced to lay down his Trade. At last he Listed himself in Military Employment , but left it, and joyned with bad Company in Robbing on the Roads. He said he never wounded nor killed any Man. He was much troubled that he had broken his Vows to God for the amendment of his Life, whereupon he sinned to an excess in wickedness. He said, That his sorrow for sin was not that it exposed him to a shameful Death, but chiefly for offending God, who hath been very mercyful unto him, in not cutting him off sooner. That it is his unhappiness that he hath so short a time to call to remembrance the sins of his Life, and to testifie the truth of his repentance, by the amendment of it; yet he hopes that God will accept him in Christ, and that he trusts not for Mercy in his Humiliation and Contrition. He said, That he prays more that God would change his corrupt Heart, than that he would pardon his sins. He was much troubled that he was not assured of his happy State after this Life, I told him, That a sincere, humble reliance on God's free Grace through Christ, joyned with the purifying effects of it, was sufficient to put him into a State of Salvation; and that the Faith of adhearnce to God in Christ, when he seems an Enemy to us, is more properly Faith, than any evidental knowledge of our Interest in God. He replyed, That he desired to yield up himself to God's disposal, and that it was a great mercy he did not dispair, for he had been guilty of most notorious wickedness. He said, That it would ease his Conscience, could he speak with such whom he had wronged, to desire their forgiveness of him: and wisht he could make Restitution, as Knowing it is his duty; but it grieved him, that he was not in any capacity to do it. He wept often, and in all my Discourses with him apart, gave me more satisfaction of his Contrition than any other of the Criminals. II. Margaret Dean , Condemned for murthering her Female Infant Bastard Child. She said, That before the committing of this Crime, she had led a bad life: That she did not pray against the Temptations of Uncleanness: That he who begot the Child promised her Marriage, but soon after forsook her, and went to Sea; making no provision for her in his absence: so out of distrust of a Livelyhood, and to cover the shame of Bastardy, she threw the still-born Child, such she called it, into a Vault; but her Mistress suspecting that she had made away the Child, caused the search of the Vault, where it was found. She denyed not the Fact: She sometimes wept, but for the truth of her Contrition, God only can judge of it: I enquired after the course of her life, she said, That she had committed many sins, but was unwilling to acknowledge in what kind. She said she was an ignorant person: I told her that was no excuse, because she might have known more of the Qualifications requisite for Salvation: But she was willing to remain ignorant, that her Conscience might the less trouble her, for leading a bad Life. She could not deny but at times she had trouble upon her mind, but she cast out any serious thought of God or a future judgment; but now she repents she did not observe the Sabbath, and perform the religious duties. This is all the Account I can give of her. III. William Fielding , Condemned with Anne Cranbey , now his Wife , upon three Indictments: The first was for breaking the House of Mary Covel , Widow , in the day-time, and stealing Goods thence to the value of one hundred pounds: Also for two other Robberies which he confest. He was a Carpenter , and lived comfortably on that Trade; but Marrying one Anne Cranbey , she proved a very expensive and dissolute Wife, so that she not only reduced him to Poverty, but put him upon her wicked Inventions how to Wheedle persons to leave their Houses, in going to look after Legacies which they pretended were left them, & in the mean time Robbed the Houses of three Widows, by such a notorious Cheat. The Husband seemed penitent, and confest that he had led a bad life before he knew Anne Cranbey , but after he marryed her, he grew very poor, so that he joyned with her in all her wicked Artifices of Robbing, for which he is now very sorrowful, not so much that he must dye, but chiefly for offending God, and having been injurious to Widows, to whom he cannot make any Restitution. He said, That he was afraid that if he might be spared that he should be tempted to Rob again, because of his extream poverty: Therefore he now submitted to dye willingly, that he might not add sin to sin, and so encrease his future punishment. He seemed more penitent than the Woman, who would not give any particular Account of her ill course of Life, only that she had prophaned the Sabbath, which I told her was a very great sin, and the Inlet to all other Provocations of God. IV. John King , Condemned for Felony and Burglary. He said that he was born of Popish Parents, and would not change his Religion. I told him, That he was born and conceived in sin, would he therefore resolve to live and die in it? I offered to convince him of his false and dangerous Sentiments, but he would not hearken to me, remaining obstinate to the last. V. Jane Walker , Condemned for Felonious taking twenty pounds in Mony from Charles Thruston . She said she had been a great sinner, living without any fear of God; she wept, but did not confess any particulars of her bad Life. VI. Matthew Thomas , Condemned for snatching a Hat and Peruke in the night from off the Head of Daniel Leery ; he was a Bricklayer , but neglecting that employment, joyned with had Acquaintance. He said he had been somewhat addicted to excessive drinking, for which and other sins the Sentence of Death now past upon him. He was very ignorant in the concernments of his Soul, yet seemed penitent. VII. Agnes Clarkson , formerly Convicted, but respited by pleading her being Quick with Child, is now ordered to be Executed. She said that she did get a Livelyhood till she followed bad Company: That she prayed seldom. She wept, I hope it was from her Heart. VIII. Mary Hayes , alias Harris , Condemned for Felony, which she confest. She said, That after she left being at service , bad Acquaintance inticed her to filching, which she did to get good Cloaths. She was more penitent than the other Women. This is all the Account I can give of this Sessions. Samuel Smith , Ordinary . On Wednesday, the third Instant, Eight of the Condemned Criminals were convey'd in three Carts to Tyburn , whose names are these, viz. Christopher Tremane , John King , William Fielding , Jane Walker , Margaret Dean , Anne Cranbey Wife to Fielding, Mary Hays alias Harris , and Agnes Clarkson , a former Convict: The other two who were in the Dead Warrant, viz. Matthew Thomas , and Elizabeth Morris , were, by the Queens Clemency and Grace Reprieved; the latter of which upon account of Pregnancy, tho not pleaded in Court. These being all put into one Cart, and tied to the Gallows, they were admomished to remember their latter end, being near the approach of Death: To which Christopher Tremane , the first that was tied up, answered, That he was willing to Confess the Truth of what he further knew, as to his former wicked Life and obnoxious Behaviour, which he confessed in general had been very Evil. And as to particulars, he said, That he and some others had committed several Robberies, &c. one was at Grays in Essex ; those that assisted him were one Dr. Stout, and one Stephens, and one Bradshaw, who went lately into Scotland, and Mr. Osborn, who heretofore was Executed; and that he had discovered in Newgate (since his confinement) several Robberies that were to be done, if he had not failed, &c. But one thing more lay upon his Conscience, which was, in respect to the Reputation of Mrs. Anne Moor , a Goldsmith , who was this last Sessions Arraigned, for that she should Combine, or by way of Equivocation, Abbet and Assist him in his unjust Designs, in that she was taxed to have melted down Plate, that he should bring to her: Which suspicion was created by his selling a Silver Tankard to her, which he protested solemnly, before God Almighty, that it was the same Tankard that he bought of her some time before, and that she was altogether innocent of what was charged against her; which he desired might be published to the World, as a further Vindication of the Reputation of the said Mrs. Moor, &c. The other Seven said but little, only bewailed their sad and deplorable estate, and untimely end, joyning very fervently in the Prayers and Exhortations of the Ordinary, singing a Psalm, very pertinent to the occasion, except John King , who would not by any means be wrought upon, but died in the Romish Opinion ; turning himself from the rest, and would not hearken to any instruction, &c. After which the Ordinary prayed for them, and having pronounced the Peace of God to be with them in their dismal Extremity, after they had prayed for themselves, they were all Eight turned off. ADVERTISEMENT. ***These are to give Notice to all Persons, for the Benefit of the Publick, That Mr. Elmy, Professor of Physick, and Operator, of known Integrity, and above 25 Years practice, Liveth at the Blue Ball in Whale-Bone Court, at the Lower End of Bartholomew-lane by the Royal Exchange, who most safely and expeditiously Cures Deafness and Noise in the Ears in any of what Age soever, (if Curable) and at first Sight, by Inspection, Resolves the Patient if so or not, as most Eminent Persons of Quality in this City can Testifie. He hath likewise a most excellent Gargarisin or Mouth-Water, which will make black or yellow Teeth as white as Ivory, in a few times using; and it will certainly cure the Scurvy, and all other Diseases incident to the Mouth, Teeth and Gums, which in many persons causeth a stinking Breath, which (by the Blessing of God, and the use of this Water) I dare affirm you will be freed from those Maladies beforementioned, with Directions. His Pills only prepared for the French Disease, and the Running of the Reins, may be had in Boxes of several prices, with other Venereal Arcana's, as occasion serves. London, Printed for Langley Curtiss at Sir Edmondbury Godfrey's Head near Fleet-Bridge , 1691.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS Who were Executed at TYBURN . ON FRIDAY the15March1744. BEING THE Second EXECUTION in the MAYORALITY OF THE Right Honourable Henry Marshal , Esq . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His Account of the Behaviour, Confession, Etc. MARTHA STRACEY otherwise Tracey was indicted, for assaulting Will. Humphreys , on the Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him one Guinea, 23 Dec. Martha Tracey , about eighteen or twenty Years of Age, of honest, mean Parents, in the Parish of St. James's Westminster : Her Father was a Chairman, but died and left the Mother a young Widow, who took care of Martha, but did very little to educate her in the Fear of the Lord, or good and virtuous Principles. When young, her Mother put her to School; but Martha minded no such things, and had quite forgot all, being a perverse, vicious, Girl, void of all good Dispositions, and wholly untractable and unadviseable, giving herself up to the vileft Company on Earth, both of Men and Women. When of Age, she was not put to any Business, but went to Service sometimes, though she lov'd not that Confinement, but always broke off, and went idling her Time away about the Streets with her helh wicked Companions, who indce'd her to commence Whore , upon which she turn'd a meer repro- bate-Creature, not willing to keep any kind of Order; so that she became known to all the Constables, and inferior Officers of Justice in that End of the Town, whose Business it is to take up and bring to Justice such irregular Persons. Martha had frequent Warnings to reform, otherwise she must plunge herself into these Misfortunes, which she, being a young, foolish, unthinking Creature, most deservedly met with She, at last, turn'd common, and renounced every thing resembling Goodness or Virtue, turning acquainted with the Gangs of whores and Thieves, Housebreakers and Street-robbers, who hurried her to her fatal Catastrophe, the common Fate of these rbandoned Wretches. Martha Tracey afterwards confest, before being somewhat averse to tell any thing, her Father died when she was but two Years of Age, her Mother died leaving her about eight; and then the Parish of St. James, Westminster put her in the Parish Work-house , who look'd after her for sometime; and when of Age, they bound her an apprentice to a Market Woman , whom she serv'd for three Years, and was very well treated by her. She bought her Cloaths and sent her to School. This Mistress of her's leaving London, to meet with her Husband in the Country, she bound over Martha to another Markert-Woman, who was much given to drinking, sold the Girls Cloaths, and set her a very bad Example. Upon this Martha left her, and went to do Business for herself; but to her great and irreparable Misfortune was to fall into the basest Company in the World, to which, as she own'd, she was naturally inclined, and not over-persuaded by others, as some of them may or do alledge in Extenuation of their Guilt. Martha seldom wrought, but was always taken up in following after her disgraceful Companions, who hurried her apace to the fatal Tree. Martha own'd the Fact she died for, that meeting a Man in the Street in the Evening, about Nine or Ten o'Clock, they spcedily came to speak of an Agreement about a certain Affair; and as they were adjusting Matters, Martha thought fit to examine the Gentlemen's Pockets, and amongst other Things, finding a Guinea, she robb'd him of it, as he Swore against her, and upon this she was convicted of a Street-robbery, one of the greatest Crimes in the Eye of the Law. She did not well remember the Circumstances of this robbery, as being very Drunk, which all of them generally are, when attempting to perpetrate so soul and black Crimes in an audacious manner. Martha owned her committing of several robberies of this Kind before, she being a constant Street-walker , but did not well remember the Circumstances of the Robbery, she died for, nor the others which were conceal'd, it being impossible to recollect them, for the was always dead Drunk when they were committed. She was very ignorant of Religion, and what Things pertained to the state of her Soul; I endeavoured to instruct her, as the Brevity of Time allow'd, but she was of a mean Capacity and slow of Understanding, and had been so accustomed to do Evil, that she could scarce do any Thing that was good. When I spake to her, she always wept bitterly, acknowledging tho' a young, yet she was a very obbur'd inflexible Sinner, and begg'd Pardon of God and Man for a most vicious and Scandalous Life. She did not well know her Age, but believed she was 18 as above, or about 20 Years old. Martha was ask'd, if she was a-kin to Mary and Katharine Tracey two Sisters, who, some Years ago, were burnt for High Treason in counterfeiting the current Coin of this Kingdom? She answer'd, that to her knowledge, she was not of kin to and had nothing of concern with them. She believed in Christ our only Saviour; repented of all her Sins, and was in Peace with all the World. James Stansbury was indicted (together with Daniel Bayers , and Abraham Saunshus , not yet taken) for entering the Dwelling House of John White , in the Parish of St. Mary, White-Chappel , in the Night time, and stealing to Canisters, value 30s. 70 Pound Weight ofValue, 28l. a pair of Silver Kne-Buckles, value 5s. a Silver Stock-Buckle, value 1s. five Silver Tea-Spoons; value 5s. two Silver Spoons, value 15s. eight Holland Shirts value, 4l. six Shifts, value 30s. five Aprons, value 5s. two Table Cloaths, value 5s. six Napkins, value 6s. six pair of Stockings, value 6s. a Yard and an half of Cambrick, value 10s. a Mob, value 2s. 6d. Etc. and 5 pounds in money. The Goods and Money of John White . James Stansbury , was a second Time indicted (together with Daniel Boyers , and Abraham Saunshus , not yet taken) for breaking and entering the Dwelling House of Jemima Hawker , in the parish of St. Mary White-Chappel , about the Hour of two in the Night, and stealing a considerable Quantity of China, some Linnen, a Hood, Scarf, and two Cloth Cloaks,4Oct. He was a third Time indicted for stealing two pieces of Beaver-Coating, value 8l. the Goods of Gray, Mary Foster , and Richard Foster , Nov. 23d. There was another Indictment against him for a Burglary in London; but he was not tried upon either of these Indictments. James Stansbury , 27 or 29 Years of Age, born in the outparts of London , of honest Parents who gave him good Education at School, to Read, Write and Arithmetick to fit him for Business, and when of Age, he serv'd his Time to a Watchmaker and Clockmaker , as he said, faithfully and honestly, and was afterwards in a good Way of getting his Bread in an industrious Way, by a very good Trade, he was pretty much Master of. James liv'd well by his Business, but was not very willing to apply himself to Work, being naturally inclin'd to Idleness and the worst of Company both of Men and Women, especially the latter, to whom he pretended to small Respect, being to much addicted to the Company of the most notorious, wicked Creatures, who led him into those preposterous Methods, which soon brought him to a shameful End. Eight or Nine years ago, James wanted a Wife, and courted one of his own Stamp, whose name was Margaret, they soon made up the Bargain and was married; James's Father and Mother were greatly displeased at this, yet the Thing being over for some Time, they took them both home to their House; James soon wearied to be confin'd to Work. at his Father's Business of a Watchmaker and Clock-maker to which he was bred, he with his Wife Margaret soon left his Father's House, and took a House or Lodgings for themselves in Hanging-Sword-Alley in Fleetstreet , where they led a most lewd and profligate Life, as will be further seen in the Sequel of this Narrative. What is written above is with other Things the Account I had from James himself, but what follows is a just Account of the material Steps of his Life, which we had from an old Man an intimate acquaintance of his Father and Mother, who knew him ever since he was born, and all his Family. James Stansbury , about 29 Years of Age, was born in St. Andrew's Parish, Holbourn , of honest Parents, who educated him at School to Read, Write, and cast Accompts for Business, and had him instructed in the Christian faith and principles, which, to his Shame, he minded least of all. When of Age, he was not bound out Apprentice to a Trade, but his Father being a Clock-maker and Watch-maker , taught him the Business, without the Ceremony of binding him an Apprentice by Indentures and mutual Obligations: James was very acute in learning his Trade, and in a short Time turn'd an excellent Hand in that Way, and when he came to work for himself, which he did in a few Years, James was much esteemed by his Acquaintances and Companions in the Trade, so that his coming to poverty and disgrace was not owing to want of Business, but to his own brutish and hellish Inclinations averse to Virtue and prone to Vice. He followed his Trade very little, loving to loiter and idle away his Time, in a silly infignificant manner, especially in the Company of vile, lewd Women, when very, young and but a Boy: His Father was greatly displeas'd at this and for the same he often corrected him, and sometimes turn'd him out of Door; when this happen'd, James wander'd about the Streets, yet he return'd in the Night time, and at the dead of the night he used to break open his Father's Cellar-window, and then went to Bed. Six or seven Years ago, his Father, for a Trial, sent him to Sea , but within less than a Twelve month he return'd, no less wicked and obstreperous than before, still following his vicious Courses. About eight Years ago he married his Wife Margaret, lately transported for a most cruel and barbarous Robbery, for which she was a long Time under Sentence of Death, but her Life sav'd because with quick Child, which Child she bore in the Cells of Newgate , and some time after that Margaret was transported for fourteen Years, and is now in the Plantations, after she had first got the Child baptized in a neighbouring Church, to give it a Title to a Parish. His Father was highly displeased with the Marriage, Margaret being a Woman of a very bad Fame; yet in a short Time the old Man pitying his Son took them both home, where the Father and Son had very good Business in Clock-making and Watch-making; although James and Margaret were very well settled, yet hating Restraint, they took Lodgings in another Place, leaving the desolate old Father, who in Short time after died, probably of Grief and Sorrow for his reprobate Son. James and Margaret his Wife liv'd upon the Sharp, and he allow'd her to turn common Whore and pick up Men; by which Means he by his Industry in robbing, and she by whoring were supported. At Last James took a House in Hanging-Sword Alley , and there they kept that noted Baudy-House , so fatal to People, call'd, The Blood Bowl House, which he left to the Management of his Wife. He had no more Children by her but the one she bore in the Cells of Newgate, which James promis'd to take care of, but did not keep his Word; for Margaret went abroad and left it one the World. While Margaret was under Sentence James went to the West Country , upon Pretence of raising Money among his Friends to carry her abroad; this he did not, but rais'd Contributions upon the Highway to spend them upon his Lusts. He us'd to dress like a Gentleman, refort to publick Places, as the Play-houses, Operahouse and Masquerades, and there in Disguise of a Gentleman, he pick'd Pockets and went off unsuspected. He condol'd People upon their Misfortunes, and laugh'd and made merry at his Exploits. At other times he committed Burglaries, and sometimes for Diversion pick'd Pockets in the Streets, and by way of Recreation, at Night, he would snatch and run away with Wigs. By this industrious Way he said he gain'd a great deal of Money, though the End thereof was leading to the Chambers of Death. He thought it a poor Week if he did not make ten Pounds, yet was always a Beggar and had nothing, God in his Justice always blasting his villainous Endeavours He was in Favour with the Women, but those chiefly of the Town, who highly esteem'd him for Singing, which recommended him to Publick Houses, where People when they Drink often cheer their Liquor with a Song. He was grosly ignorant of religious Principles, which made him give Way to a Pt one Sh; but it's no ways strange to see so profane a Person desert Christ, and our most holy Faith, for Popish Trumperies, since they forsake and are forsaken of God, for despising God and not knowing any of his Ways. James was perverted to Popery seven or eight Years ago, it being a Religion best adapted to such a Creature as him, for they give out, that Ignorance is the Mother of Devotion, and admitting that Tenet, James was a very devout Man, none having a larger share of Ignorance than he; they tell their ignorant Perverts, that their Church is antientest, which may seem true allowing the false Christians, whom St. Paul calls Anti-christ, saying also that the mystery of Iniquity doth already Work, and that Antichrist was already in the World, even in his Days. They call the Pope, the Universal Bishop of the Church, and yet Gregory the Great in the Cafe of John of Constantinople, who called himself the Oecumenick-Bishop, said, whosoever calls himself Oecumenick or Universal Bishop of the Church of Christ is Anti-christ; Tho; Gregory's immediate Successor assumed the same Title, which his Successors the Bishops of Rome do to this Day. Stansbury was a most vicious profligate Fellow, capable of doing abundance of Mischief, and yet the good Prayer of the Hypocrite, and seem'd when one was speaking to him, to be an innocent, inoffensive Man, when at the same Time he had nothing in his mind but profound wickedness and evil Intentions. He knew nothing of Religion, yet was so in-doctrined by the Pt as to conceive great Hopes of his Salvation, tho' his morose and sullen Behaviour may make us much doubt of his Repentance, for as Salvation is to be had at an casy Rate in the Church of Rome, this suiting with his Inclinations, he complied with Baal Worship, and stupidly dy'd in the Profession of Idolatry. Stansbury's repentance, I say, is much to be doubted of, for the Prospect of Punishment had no Terrors upon him, but he continued in his evil Courses, tho' he had escaped the Infliction of the Law before, for the only way to reform him was the Gallows. *He was tried with his Wife at the Old-Baily , in the Year 1743; she was capitally Convicted, and is since Transported, but he was acquitted. At the Place of Execution. THAT Morning I went up to Chapel betimes, and Martha Tracey came to Prayers, and was very attentive and serious; James Stansbury did not come up, being so prepossess'd by the Priests, that he lov'd none of our Communion, and did not chuse to speak to them. They were carried to the Place of Execution together in one Cart. As they came to the fatal Tree, both of them were very much surpriz'd. Stansbury had a Book of Prayers and Devotions to God, but all of them intermix'd with Suffrages to Angels or Saints. I was not willing to interrupt or in the least to disturb him in his last Moments. I did ask some Questions, but he made no Answers, and he was so obstinate, that he persisted praying to Angels and Saints, According to the Doctrines instill'd into his ignorant Palate by the Pts, who are inclin'd to worship the Creature more than the Creator, who is God blessed for evermore, and whom we are commanded only to worship. Martha Tracey behaved well, and was very serious at Prayers, and singing of Psalms, to the Praise and Glory of God. I advised them to go off the Stage, praying to God to have Mercy upon their Souls, and to receive them into his eternal Rest, and to say with the Protomartyr Stephen, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate ,

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A True ACCOUNT of the BEHAVIOUR, CONFESSION, AND Last Dying SPEECHES Of the 8 Criminals that were Executed at Tyburn, On Monday the 26th of January, 1690. THE Ordinary preach' to the Condemned Criminals from this Text, Rom. 2. 15. Who show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing, or else excusing one another. Hence was set forth the great Aggravation of such sins, which are directly and perversly committed against the clear and strong Convictions of the Natural Conscience. It is a superadded Abomination to sin against the positive express Revelation of the written Law of God, and the Gospel Rules of Christianity. When Conscience, that Natural Magistrate in every Man's Heart, hath loft its commanding, directing, garding and chastizing Power, it soon becomes so visated and stupified as not to be able to put any difference 'twixt what is morally good or evil. Thus it proceeds to run out into all Unnatural and Abominable wickedness. Here was demonstrated, That there is such a Faculty of the Soul in Man, which is stiled the Conscience. This implies a conjunct knowledge of the Rule of Mans obedience, which if not correspended to accuses, condemns and upbraids the sinner. God hath imprinted his own Divine Authority in all the particular offices of the Conscience. This fits upon a Throne, to Award Life or Death. The Damned shall feel the the sting of it for ever, though here they have bribed and blinded it, that it may not trouble them. Every Man when he sins, knows that he acts contrary to the Rule of Righteousness, yet many sin wilfully against the very dictates of Nature. Sometimes upon foregoing Deliberation and Contrivance. Hence, there is little Reluctancy of Conscience, in the time of acting the sin, little Remorse afterward, and less Resolution to oppose and forsake sin for the future. Hence I answer, That if God were so justly provoked to give up the Heathen to a Reprobate Mind, for sinning only again the weak glimmering light of Nature, how woful is the state of such sinners, who being most clearly instructed in their Duty, yet dare to commit and justifie the most heinous Abominations, yea to Glory in their own shame? That God sees them not, is their hope: that Men may not see them is their Care, and that themselves may not take notice of their sins, is their desire and chief design. Oh take heed that you embrace not fellowship with the works of Darkness! This you will do, if your Eyes are only dazled with the light of Divine Truth, while your Hearts are not changed nor renewed by it. Consider how great a sin it is, directly to grieve and oppose the Spirit of Grace, in his loving Sollicitations, to believe and repent, that Men may obtain a blessed Eternity. And yet many are not afraid to be adjudged by God, to Eternal Torments. These are invisible to sense, and in Carnal Mens account, at so great a distance, that they are neither believed nor dreaded. As if the flames of Hell were all vanished into Smoak, and Souls in their Dissolution from the Body, were totally Annihilated. And yet the Judgment of God is, according to Truth, Infallible and Impartial, so as to render to every Man according to the Nature and degree of his Works, whether Good or Evil. Knowing therefore the Terrors of the Lord at his coming to Judgment be awakened out of your Security to judge your selves, that you may not be condemned with the World of Ungodly Wretches, who deride Holiness and all Sentiments of a troubled Conscience for the greatest Wickedness. To the Condemned You have heard of the inexcusable misery of the Heathen for acting against their Natural Conscience. But, how is your Condemnation aggravated from all the parts of this Text? Have you not been clearly, fully and strongly Convicted of the Judgment of God against all unrighteousness, and that with impartiality toward all Men? You cannot in the least except against any of those Laws which God hath enacted and ratified byian unalterable Decree, whereby he condemns the least in even by the light and Conviction of your Natural Conscience. This cannot be wholly supprest, much less totally raced out, though you have by all your daring Impieties attempted this impossibility; yea, you have been guilty of greater malignity in sinning, than the very Devils who never contemned nor opposed the offers of Grace and Salvation by Christ. Have you not presumed on God's Long-suffering, which should have led you to Repentance? and dared his very Justice to come forth in Wrath against you? Yea, like the Devils, you have rejoyced in a Cursed Combination with other sinners, by taking pleasure in their Excesses, you have adopted other Mens sins to be come your own, as if your personal affronts of God's Holiness had not weight enough to depress and sink you to the lowest Abyss of Hell Torments in an Eternal Rejection from the Fountain of Life and Blessedness. Let me advise you to retrive your malignity of sinning against God upon these Considerations, though the natural Conscience may suspend the executing of its Offices, for a time, so as to be silent from accusing or condemning you, by long custom in sinning, yet by turns it will return to its Office, in as much as Conscience is God's Spy and Deputy, armed by the Authority of his Commission: Though you conceal sin, in hope of impunity, yet your Conscience will keep a private Session within your selves, so as to condemn you with grief and shame for your most secret sins, In the interim, or mean while, it will antidate the universal Judgment Day, in vexing and upbraiding you for your contrivances of sinning, though you wanted power and opertunity to commit it. Neither is it enough to abstain from sinning, but you must abhor the first tendencies towards it: You must not only do that which is good, but cleave to it steadfastly with delight. You must in your prospect of the universal JudgmentDay of Christ, exercise your selves to keep Consciences void of offence towards God and Men. A flattering Testimony from it, is the sorest Curse, but a true Approbation from it, grounded on your sincerity, as besprinkled with the Blood of Christ, is an unspeakable priviledge. Then you will serve the Lord vigorously, because with quiet and peaceable minds, as reconciled to him, your selves and the whole Creation. I proceed to the Behaviour and Confessions of the Condemned 1. John Benlose , Sentenced to Dye for Burglary, and attempting to kill his Master. He said, That it grieves him at the Heart, that he contrived so heinous a Fact, as if he had actually taken away his Life: Since which time, he hath taken a Review of the whole course of his evil Life. He is vile in his own Eyes, by reflecting on that and other foregoing sins. That he kept the Sabath constantly while under his Fathers Education and Inspection. But though his Master also, set good Example before him, yet by mixing with vain Company, he relaed the fear of God, and omitted Prayer, that he might strictly guard his Heart from the breaking out of evil Inclinations. But since this distress upon him, he abhors those sins, which were a devertisement from the Ingenuous Employment, which his Father had provided for him. He desire to take shame to himself, for afflicting his Parents Hearts with Grief; especially, for offending a gracious God, who may justly deny him Reconciliation with himself. But he hopes, that the Lord will so mollifie his Heart, as that his Convictions shall be carried on to a thorow Conversion, by making him a New Creature in Christ: That if he shall have his life prolonged, he prayes, that he may not return to his former follys, though he distrusts his own Heart, and the present Compunctions in his Conscience. He begged of God that he may be in the same sensibleness of sin, and be fixt in such good Resolutions to amend his life, which are formed in this his present distress. At another time he said, He desired that the Hearts of all young Persons may be so affected with his untimely death, as to live in the fear of God, and to abandon all Covetous desires after unlawful Gain, but rather would purchase good Books, especially that of the Whole Duty of Man; then they would not be profuse in spending Mony on bad Company, who flatter persons to their Ruine. He lamented that he harkened to the suggestions of Satan, and did not guard his Heart by frequent fervent Prayer against the first Motions of sinning; because the Common Enemy of Mankind very watchful and subile in his Temptations, to intice unto greater wickedness, thereby to cover the shame of lesser evils. He said, That he never suspected his Heart to be so deceitful, as to add iniquity to iniquity, till it brought him to Condign shame and punishment. Yet he is not without hope, that the Lord hath over-ruled this his heinous Fact, to perfect his Convictions, in order to a sincere Repentance for all sin, as an offence against God's Holiness, rather than that he is cut off in the flower of his Youth. He acknowledged, that this was an Aggravation of his Crime, that it was against that Liberal and Vertuous Education of Pious and Tender-Pa, and against a kind inoffensive Master; whose Pardon he begs, together with Mercy, from the Hand of God. I visited him several times before his Tryal, and rayed with him, and have good Grounds to believe that ue Penitent, which ought to rowle away both the of his Crime and of his Untimely End. Let all Per, in the Sense of their own Propensity to sinning, Implore the Guiding Guarding Presence of the God of all Grace, that they may never be surprized into the like Guilt and fatal shortning of their Lives. II. Anne Stephens , condemned to dye for Murthering her Bastard Child. I ask'd her how she became so void of all Reason and Modesty, as to prostitute her Chastity? She said, That he who tempted her, being a Servant in the same Family, promised her Marriage, whom she credited, and thereby was prevailed upon, in hope to better her Fortune, but he who bega the Child did not afterward regard her, but utterly refused to marry her, or make any Provision for her Subsistence. So, when she knew herself to be Quick with Child, to avoid the Shame of Bastardy, she quitted her Service, and sought out a Place of Privacy, to be delivered. She denyed not the Crime but lamented her Unnatural Cruelty to her Innocent Babe. She said, That Satan had brought her from one sin to another, because she had not led a good Life, but was Careless of her Duty to God, and was not contented with the Mean Condition of a Servant . She wept, but I told her, That her Tears could not wash off so deep dyed a Sin, but only the efficacy of Christ's Blood shed, applyed by Faith, to make her Heart truly and deeply Penitent She warns all persons to preserve their Chastity, and to take heed of the beginning of any Wantonness in their Conversation, left it spread to Grosser Acts, and end in such Barbarous Murder, to conceal Shame and avoid the Fear of Poverty, when scorned, and left destitute even of Necessaries to support Life, after they yield to the Wicked Temptations of Lustful Persons. III. Lewis Rantzau , condemned for Murther. He said, That his Education had been mean, as his Father's Example had been evil, who committed an Unnatural Murder on his own Brother, and escap'd into France some Years since. This should have forewarned himself against such an Inhuman Fact, as hath exposed him to an Untimely Ignominious Death: For, it is observable, That Cruelty of Nature and the Mischievous Effects thereof may descend upon Posterity, if they be not the more circumspect to avoid those sinful Inclinations, which prompted their Predecessors to the effusion of Innocent Blood. He confessed, That he had proceeded in a Viscious Life; That he had been a Gamester, inclined to Drunkenness, Swearing, Prophaning the Lord's Day, and other Sins. But he despaired not of God's Mercy in Christ, and therefore begged of him to work in him True Repentance, in the Hatred of all his Viscious Courses. IV. Nicholas Carter , about fourteen Years of Age, condemned for Robbery. He said, That his Father imployed him in sewing and making of Gloves : But he being Idle, and regardless of his Parents Good Admonitions, ran away from them, and joyned himself to bad Company. Thus he added to his own Evil Inclinations, and was trained up among his Companions, in getting Money by Slight of Hand, in Picking Pockets, till he adventur'd to rob Men of their Hats in the Street. He would not take former Warning, nor acknowledg his Consorts but said, That it repented him he left his Father's Imployment, and that he was disobedient. But if he might be spared he resolved to amend his evil Life. V. Joseph Trant , condemned for Burglary. VI. S. Porter, for Clipping the Currant Money of this Nation. VII. Cristoph. Peirce , for robbing on the High Way. VIII. Francis Litchfield , formerly burnt in the Hand, and now condemned for Robbery. These four were very obstinate: They would not give any account of their former Evil Courses, neither were they in any manner sensible of the Crimes, they were condemned for. They had Good Advice given them every Day, yet they were not convinced of their trifling with the Offers of Grace and Salvation, as if they believed not a future Judgment, nor the eternal Existence of their Souls. On Monday the 26th instant, eight of the Criminals who were Condemned this Sessions, were conveyed to the Place of Execution, viz. Samuel Porter was drawn in a Sledge, John Benlose in a Coach, the rest, Christopher Pearse , Francis Leichfield , Joseph Trant , Lewis Rantzau . Nicholas Carter and Anne Stephens were car-tried in two Carts: Where being come, Samuel Porter was first tyed up; who was much hardned, and would not be perswaded to own that notorious Crime of Clypping, saying, That he thought it no Sin. Upon which the Ordinary declared, That it was not only a Crime against the King, but also a great Detriment to the Poor, especially when it was clipp'd within the Ring, for a Poor Man going to Market with a Clipp'd Piece of Mony, to buy Provision for his Family, if it be scrupled he must return without it. The next being Mr. Benlose, he truly behaved himself like a true Penitent, being highly, sensible of the heinousness of his Fact, crying for Mercy from God; and desired Mr. Ordinary to read a Paper, which he had before written with his own Hand, the Contents of which are these. The Thred of my Life is now spun to a sad Conclusion, and that you must needs think, That since I received this Earthly Sentence, I have been labouring to make my Peace with God, that so my Soul may be received into Everlasting Happiness. It may be expected, That I should make a long Narration in Detestation of my Crime: But Time and my own Inability abridges you of that Satisfaction: Let it suffice, I am sincerely sorrowful that I offered Injustice to him, whom my Conscience dictates, and my last Breath pronounces, was a Just, Good, and Kind Master to me. I am come to this Place to dye, and it adds to my Bitter Potion, that the cause of it is equivalent to the Shame. But if these Sufferings, upon my Repentance, may contribute any thing, to countervail for future Sufferings, thorrow Christ's Infinite Satisfaction, then it will be happy for me that I am afflicted, for that will remunerate my Earthly Sufferings, and then none will have cause to say, That Death put a stop to my Happiness; nay it will be begun. In Hope of this I willingly leave the Transitory Delusions and Injoyments of this Life, to possess Eternal Blessedness: Which God of his infinite and superabounding Mercy grant. And that all Spectators may answer the End of my Suffering, who am a Sad but Penitent Example that all may take Warning by me. Lewis Rantzau was extreamly troubled for committing so horid and bloody a Fact is Murther, alledging, That it was Covetousness of Mony that induced him: Likewise Nicholas Carter , the Boy, desired all Young People to take timely warning by his so sudden a Death, acknowledging withal, That he had been used to pick Pockets all his days, &c. Anne Stephens desired all to take heed how they became Guilty of such wickedness as the Murthering of Bastard Children, &c. Francis Leichfeild confessed, That he had been a great sinner, and begged pardon of all that he had wronged, and that he was never Guilty of sheding Blood, and that if he had herkened to his Wives good Counsel had never come to such an untimely End. Christopher Pearse denyed the Fact, and would not be brought to Confess. Likewise Joseph Trant seemed very unsensible of his untimely End. Then Mr. Ordinary prayed for them all, and after having fervently Exhorted them, and sung a Psalm, they were all turned off. This is all the Account I can give of this Session. Samuel Smith Ordinary . ADVERTISEMENTS. England's Alarm: or, the French-King's Cruelties Exposed. Containg a True Account of what Usage these Three Nations may expect, if ever they are so unhappy as to become a Prey to that most Cruel and Bloody Tyrant. Humbly offered to the serious Consideration of all such Protestants as endeavour to promote the Power of France, and Enslave these Protestant Kingdoms. Printed for Langley Curtiss near Fleet-Bridge ; and are to be Sold by most Booksellers in London and Westminster, Price Six pence. The History of the Royal Congress at the Hague; Together with the Character, Families, Frces and Revenue of the several Electors and Sovereign Princes that Compose this most August Assembly, with a Relation of their Splended Equipage and Retinue. As also of the Glorious Company and Chair of State. The several curious and admirable Fire-works. The many Triumphal Arches, with the other vast Preparations made for his Majesty of Great Britain, with an Exact Drought of the manner of King William's Entry into the Hague, and Reception by the States General. Translated from the Dtch Copy Printed at Leyden. Sold by the Booksellers of London. Price Six Pence. In Plow-Yard in Grays-Inn-Lane , lives Dr. Thomas Kirleus a Cllegiate Physician , and Sworn Physician to Charles II. until his Death: Who, with a Drink and Pill, hindering no Business, Cures all Ulcers, Scabs, Scurfs in the Face, or elsewhere; Kings-Evil, Leprosie, and Venereal Disease, expecting nothing if he Cures not Of the last, he hath Cured above 500 persons in this City, many after Fluxing. It quickly and safely Cures it inthe beginning, which cannot be done with Mercury, without danger of Life. The Drink is 3 s. the Quart, the the Pill 1 s. the Box, which is two Purges. They excel all Purges, in cleansing all Crudities and Impurities, and so prevent and Cure many Diseases, and especially the Gout and Stone. In all Diseases be gives his Opinion for nothing. London, Printed for Langley Curtiss at Sir Edmondbury Godfrey's Head near Fleet-Bridge , 1690.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were EXECUTED at TYBURN, On MONDAY the 29th of this Instant JANUARY, 1733. BEING THE FIRST EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. JOHN BARBER . Number I. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M.DCC.XXXIII. [Price Six-Pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Hon. Sir FRANCIS CHILD , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Hon. the Lord Raymond, Lord chief Justice of the King's-Bench; the Honourable Mr. Justice Denton, the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London; and others of his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the City of London, and Justices of Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, being the 11th, 12th, and 13th of October, 1732, in the Sixth Year of his Majesty's Reign. Three Men, viz. John Jenkins , Richard Marshal , and John Booker ; and One Woman, viz. Catherine Sanders , were by the Jury convicted of capital Felonies, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. At the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honourable JOHN BARBER , Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Honourable Mr. Justice Page; the Honourable Mr. Baron Carter; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy Recorder of the City of London; and others of his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the City of London; and Justice of Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, (holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, being the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 11th of December, 1732, in the Sixth Year of his Majesty's Reign. Six Men, viz. William Roberts , alias Hampton , Henry Neal , Ebenezer Dun , James Ingram , William Heath and William Macklaughlan , were by the Jury found Guilty of capital Offences, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. At the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable JOHN BARBER , Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Right Hon. the Lord Chief Baron Reynolds; the Hon. Mr. Justice Probyn; Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London; and others of his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London, and Justices of Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, (holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 12th, 13th and 15th of this Inst. January, 1733, in the Sixth Year of his Majesty's Reign. Six Men, viz. Thomas Banks , Samuel Thomas , John Alexander Emmerton , alias Cromwit , alias Mears , John Ackers , John Walton , and William Booth , were by the Jury found Guilty of capital Crimes, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. While under Sentence, I instructed them in the essential points of our holy Christian Faith, from those words. But as many as receiv'd him, to them gave he Power to become the Sons of God; even to them who believe on his Name. St. John 1. 12. I show'd them that receiving of Christ and believing in him, were phrases of an equal import, and that they signified one and the same thing; and this we understand by a paralel place of Scripture. As ye have therefore receiv'd Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him. Col. 2. 6. From this Text, I took occasion to explain to them, the true and genuine nature of a saving Faith in Christ, that it was not a meer profession of Christianity, or a general Faith that Christ was the Son of God, and that he died for Sinners, for as St. James says, the Devils also believe and tremble. That it was not an adherence to parties, not a pretended Zeal and flight for Religion, which commotions proceed rather from a violent Passion, than any firm Resolution of a perserverance in the Faith, which prov'd one to be an unfeign'd Votary of the Holy Jesus; but in order to obtain a true Faith in Christ, I exhorted them to a deep Sight and Sense of their Sins, for until we are duly affected with the evil Nature and dreadful Consequences of Sin, it cannot be supposed, that we will seek after a Saviour. And then I exhorted them diligently to cry to God for the illuminations and directions of his Holy Spirit, without whose concurrent aid, we can do no Good of our selves so as to be accepted of God. Since it is God that worketh in us, both to will and to do his good Pleasure. Phil. 2. 13. I took occasion also to show them, that this saving Faith in Christ is the special Gift and Grace of God's Holy Spirit, as we understand from these Words, For by Grace are ye saved through Faith; and that not of your selves: It is the Gift of God. Eph. 2. 8. I also illustrated this affair to them, in the Case of Lydia; whose Heart the Lord open'd, that she attended unto the Things which were spoken of Paul, Acts. 16. 14. This Case is also clear from the Instance of the Jailor, who in great Consternation said to Paul and Silas, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? To this they readily gave Answer, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy House. Acts. xvi. 30, 31. As for this Faith in Christ, I told them, that it was always attended with good Works, for Faith without Works is dead, being alone. St. James, ii. 17. And that it may be certainly known, if we love God, with our whole Heart, Soul, Strength and Mind; if we delight in him above all Things; if we chose him for our only Portion, despising all the Vanities and Grandure of this World, as a Thing of no Value; with Moses, Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the People of God, then to enjoy the Pleasures of Sin for a Season: Esteeming the reproach of Christ, greater Riches then the Treasures in Egypt. Heb. xi. 25, 26. And as a Proof of our Faith in Christ, we will reflect much upon the infinite love of God in giving his Son for us, as St. John saith, Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the Propitiation for our Sins. 1 Jo. iv. 10. and as we love God, so ought we to love Christ the Son of God, and the only Saviour of Men, who hath given himself unto the Death for our Sins, a Sacrifice of Attonement, of a sweet Smelling Saviour, to satisfie the Justice of his incensed Father. We ought to say with the Apostle St. Paul, Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: For whom I have suffer'd (or am willing to suffer) the loss of all things, and count them but Dung that I may win Christ. Phil. iii. 8. &c. And as the same Apostle says elsewhere, Who shall seperate us from the Love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecu tion, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or Sword? Nay in all those things we are more than conquerous, through him that loved us. For I am perswaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to seperate us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom viii. 35, &c. And as we are thus to love God and Christ, so we ought to love our Neighbour, who is made after the Image of God. Thus St. John enjoins us, If a Man say I love God, and hateth his Brother, he is a liar. For he that loveth not his Brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? And this Commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God, loves his Brother also, 1 Jo. iv. 20, 21. And I told them, that one special Sign of true Christianity is, that we obey Gods commands, studying after universal Holyness in Heart and Life, approving ourselves with consciences, void of offence towards God and towards Men; as, our blessed Saviour expresly Admonisheth us, If ye love me, keep my Commandments. St. Jo. xiv. 15. And John xv. 14. Ye are my Friends, If ye do whatsoever I command you. Then I inform'd them, that the Course of their Lives having been most irregular, vicious and abominable, tho' they could not in the miserable Circumstances they were then in, prove themselves the real Disciples of the Holy Jesus, by a continued Tenor of doing good, and living in the Fear of God, as sincere Christians do; yet their duty was to double their Diligence, in working out their Souls to Salvation, and in coming as near as possible to the fixed Rules of Christianity; that since they had no time left them to pass a holy Life and blameless Conversation, they might at least wish, that it were in their Power to make amends for the Errors of their past Life, and to make a Solemn Vow to Almighty God, if their Lives were spar'd, whereas formerly they had liv'd to the dishonour of God, from this time and foreward they should live to his Honour and Praise, dedicating themselves wholly, Souls and Bodies, to the Service of Almighty God. And as for their Sincerity, God being the only Searcher of the Hearts and Trier of the Reins of the Children of Men, I advis'd them to pray to God, who searcheth Jerusalem as with Candles, that he by the Illuminations of his Holy Spirit, would make them sincere and candid in their Purposes and Intentions, that so they might become the upright Servants of God; in Consequence of which, they might assure themselves, that they should have their Souls for a Prey. Having exhorted them to a sincere and hearty Repentance, to mourn over their Sins, to hate, detest and abhor themselves in Dust and Ashes because of them, and to resolve by the Grace of God, as they had done Iniquity and Sin, they would do so no more: I then took Occasion to show them the great Evil of Theft and Robbery, how that they who are guilty of such vile Practices have declared themselves avowed Enemies to God and Man, and that for those Crimes they are liable to the highest Punishments can be inflicted by human Laws, the most shameful and ignominious Death; and that further, they are obnoxious to the eternal Wrath and Vengeance of Almighty God, for the same Crimes, if their Faith in Jesus Christ, and a sincere Repentance for all their Sins, do not prevent the same. Samuel Thomas being convicted of Murther, I exhorted him to repent of that most atrocious and greatest of all Sins, from the Case of Cain and Abel, as we have it recorded in the iv. Chap. of Genesis: I showed him, that this is the first Instance of that stated Enemity between the Seed of the Woman, i. e. the true Messias, and the Seed of the Devil, whence we ought to take Notice, what a heinous Sin that of Murther must needs be. I also let him see the great Aggravation of his Guilt, since his Crime was committed upon the Wife of his Bosom, whom we are oblig'd to love and cherish, by the Laws of Nature and Religion: And therefore, I desir'd him seriously to consider, what a great and heavy Guilt was lying upon his Soul; because in Case of Murther the nearer the Relations is, so much the greater must the Guilt contracted needs be, especially where the Relation is conjugal, the Wife being a Part of a Man's own self; upon which Consideration and for many other Reasons; I earnestly exhorted him to repent of all his Sins, particularly that of Murther, that God for Christ's Sake, who shed his precious Blood for the Expiation of our Sins, would pardon all his Offences, and grant him a Right to eternal Life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, &c. I instructed them in the Knowledge of the Christian Sacraments, how that they were initiate and entered into the Church by Baptism, wherein they renounc'd the World, the Flesh, and the Devil, and engag'd themselves in the Service of God, promising to obey the Laws of our Saviour Jesus Christ in every thing; they having been notoriously guilty of the Breach of their baptismal Vows, I exhorted them to renew themselves by Repentance; and particularly by preparing in a right manner to receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, wherein they were again to consecrate themselves to the Service of God, and in which Sacrament Christ communicated his love to the Minds of his faithful People, to whom it is an assured Pledge of everlasting Life, and of those Rivers of Pleasure which are prepared at God's Right-Hand, for all them who sincerely love and obey him. When those and many like Instructions were proposed, they all attended punctually in Chapel; and Richard Marshal , John Jenkins , and John Broker made regular responses; Catherine Sanders was all the time afflicted with violent Sickness and Weakness, but, saving two or three times, she never failed to come to Chapel, and always declared a sincere Penitence for all; especially the scandalous Sins of her Life. All of them behaved decently and gravely, and with an outward Profession of Repentance, but not with that Seriousness, Fervour and deep Concern, as is expected of Persons in their miserable Case. The Six Men who were convicted last, behaved very decently and gravely in Chapel, and all of them declared that they were penitent, and appeared to be so, though not so much concerned as would have been desired; and such as could read, viz. Hampton, Dun, and Heath made regular responses; Neal and Ingram could not read, MLaughlan was a Papish, and attended only sometimes, where he sat very quiet. Both these who were first and last convicted, were to appearance serious in time of Prayers, and very attentive to Exhortations, and all of them behaved much better, than at several Times, many such miserable Wretches have done, or use to do. The other Six Men who were convicted last of all, behaved also very decently and with apparent Seriousness made regular responses, and declared themselves truly Penitent for all the Offences and Crimes of their Lives. Thomas Banks , a few Days after Sentence had the Gout, and a great Swelling and Inflamation in his Legs and Feet; his Irons were taken off, but he was still tormented with Pains and lay in a most miserable Condition in the Cell, oppressed with Nakedness, Poverty and Sickness; when I visited him, he was very attentive to Prayers, declared a deep Penitence, a vast contempt of this World, and that he was altogether regardless of Life, not desiring to live any longer, but rather choosing to die, seeming glad to hear when the Dead Warrant came out against him. On Sunday the 21st of this instant January, when the Prisoners were gone to Chapel, Mr. Alstone, one of the Head Turnkeys, went according to custom, to view and search the empty Cells, and found in the Cell wherein Ebenezar Dun lay, an Augur and two Chissels fixed under his Table, and a Line of 19 Yards long with a leaden Plummet to it, upon which when Dunn came down from Chapel, he was carried into the condemned Hold, and being searched, a Compass Saw was found in his Pocket, and then he confessed that he had a Design of attempting to break out in the Manner following, viz. on the Night the Dead Warrant came down, he was to bore with the Augur many Holes round the Lock of his Door, and then with the Compass-Saw, cut the Lock entirely out, by which Means with his Arms, he could reach to undo the Bolts, and so get into the Passage; which done, he was to let down his Line thro' the lower-most Slit in Newgate-street, which gives Light to the said Passage; and his Comrades who were to be waiting there, were to fix to the End of the Line an Iron Crow, a long Rope, and what other Materials they should think Necessary for the Work; with the Crow he designed to wrench off the Locks of the other Cells, and when they were all out of their Cells, to endeavour to get out at the Top thro' the Ceiling, tho' that Attempt would have been in vain, by reason we are credibly inform'd that upon the Beams over the Ceiling, thick Oak Planks are nail'd down with large spike Nails, upon which Plank are nine or ten Course of Brick Work, and then leaded. Upon Thursday the 25th of January, Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the above sixteen Malefactors under Sentence of Death, in the Cells of Newgate, who were capitally convicted at the said three last Sessions of Oyer and Terminer, holden in the Old-Baily, &c. when John Jenkins of St. George's in Middle-sex , for privately stealing 6 s. 3 d. the Money of Robert Hornby , from the Person of his Wife Ann Hornby ; John Brooker of St. Mary Matfelon, alias White-Chappel , for privately stealing a Silver Snuff-box, value 13 Shillings, the Goods of Samuel Collet , from the Person of his Wife, Elizabeth Collet , October the 4th; William Roberts , for breaking and entering the House of Henry Fry , and stealing 150 Yards of Saggathy, value 10 Pound, 90 Yards of Duroy value 5 Pound, 80 Yards of Serge value 6 Pound, and 50 Yards of Kersey value 7 Pound 10 Shillings, December 1st, about 7 o'Clock at Night; and Catherine Saunders of St. Dunstan's in the West , for stealing 7 Holland-Shirts value 10 Pound 10 s. 7 Neckcloaths value 17 s. 6 d. four Silk Handkerchiefs value 4 Shillings, 3 Silver-spoons value 15 Shillings, a Dimity Wastecoat value 5 Shillings, 3 shaving-cloaths value 7 s. 6 d. and 1 Pair of Sheets value 20 Shillings, the Goods of Nicholas Harding , Esq ; in his House, September the 16th, received his Majesty's most Gracious Reprieve. The remaining Twelve, viz. Richard Marshal , Henry Neal , Ebenezar Dunn , John Ingram , William Heath , William M'Laughlan , Thomas Banks , Samuel Thomas , John Alexander Emerton , alias Cromwit, alias Mears, John Achers , John Welton , and William Booth , were all ordered for Execution. Richard Marshal of Clerkenwel, was indicted for breaking and entering the House of Henry Carry , and stealing one Silver Spoon value nine Shillings, five Brass-candlesticks value five Shillings, 14 Pewter Plates value ten Shillings, 2 Pewter Dishes value five Shillings, two Swords, a Coffee Pot, a Tea-kettle, a Pestol and Morter, a Pewter Pint Pot, a Pewter Cover, a Copper Pot, two Sheets, a Table-cloath, a Horn-box, three Pair of Shoes, a Ham and six Pounds of Cheese, the Goods of Henry Cary ; fix Shifts and six Aprons, the Goods of Mary Chapman ; an Apron and a Bermudus Hat, the Goods of Henry Harrison , and a Hat, the Goods of Thomas Haltwel, September the 6th about the Hour of Two in the Night. Richard Marshal , with his Wife and another Woman, who were also in the preceding Indictment, was a second time indicted, for breaking the House of Thomas Robe , Esq ; and stealing a Feather Bed, value 3 l. two Bolsters, two Blankets, eighteen Pewter Plates, six brass Candlesticks, one china Canister, two china Tea Cups, one silver Tea Spoon, two copper Tea Kettles, one copper Coffee-pot, one copper Chocolate-pot, three Sauce pans, one Porringer, one pair of Snuffers, six Knives, six Forks, and one Table Cloth, the Goods of Thomas Robe , Esq ; August the 31st, 1731, about the Hour of Two in the Morning. 1. Richard Marshal , about 30 Years of Age, of honest Parents, who gave him good Education at School, and when of Age put him to a Barber and Perriwig-maker ; he serv'd his Time Honestly and with Approbation of his Master; and some time after that he set up for himself at Cow-Cross , married a Wife, and had pretty good Business, which enabled him to maintain his Wife and Children, in an indifferent Way, becoming one of his Station; but his Ruin was, that he lov'd Idleness, neglected Business, and addicted himself to bad Company. He said, the Evidence who appear'd against him was the only Person who first corrupted and advised him to Evil Courses. They first began with stealing Hens and Cocks, for which he was taken up, imprison'd, and punish'd according to his deserts. Being at Liberty again, but his Character lost, few People were willing to countenance or employ him. Then he with his old Companion, and some Women who assisted them in their enterprizes, apply'd himself close to House-breaking, at which way of Business he continued for two or three Years, and liv'd merely by stealing, thieving and robbing all the time; till at last he was taken up for breaking Mr. Carey's House, and taking the Things mention'd in the Indictment, and when he was in New-Prison it was found pon him, that he was the Person who broke open Justice Robe's House at Islington , August 31st 1731. Both these Robberies he own'd as they were sworn against him; and when all hopes were past, that he was as forward to execute these mischevious Exploits, as his Neighbour John Griffin was, and that the one was no more to blame than the other. He appear'd to be a sober, well looking Person, but own'd, that he was of a vitious Inclination, loving to idle away his time with Thieves, Whores and such desperately wicked People, so that he lost all Credit and Conscience, and gave himself up to loose and disorderly Practices. He own'd the Crimes of which he was convicted, and that he suffer'd most justly according to Law; only he sometimes complain'd upon his long and tedious Imprisonment under Sentence. He always behav'd very decently and christianly, profess'd a deep Repentance, an unfeign'd Faith in Christ, and that he dyed in Peace with all the World. William Macklaughlane and Jane Murphy alias Macklaughlane , were indicted for stealing a velvet Purse, a silk Purse, Eighty-eight Guineas, and four Half Guineas, the Goods and Money of Henry Green , in his House, November the 2d, the Woman, upon supposition of being married to Macklaughlane, was accquited, and Macklaughlane found Guilty. Death. 2. William Macklaughlane , as he said, about Twenty-seven Years of Age, of honest Parents near Belfast in the Kingdom of Ireland , who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing and Accompts, to fit him for Business; and when of Age put him to a Perriwig-maker in the City of Dublin : He did not love a confin'd Life, but soon left his Apprenticeship, and chose rather to be a Gentleman's Servant : In this Station he went abroad to France , and staying there some time, he serv'd several Gentlemen, particularly some Captains in the Irish and French Regiments. Being of a roving Disposition, he travell'd over France , Germany , Holland , Flanders , and the Highlands of Scotland , and a great Part of that Kingdom; still following after some Body or other; he also went to Sea, and hath been in the West-Indies , the Streights, and many other Parts of the World; and as he added, in all these Scenes of Life, he was acceptable to his Masters, and was honest and upright in his dealings. The last Service he made was with a young British Gentleman, at his Travels in France , with whom he came to London last Year: He had been but a few Nights in Town, when he went to visit a certain Woman of his own Country, and his old Acquaintance, at whose House he lodg'd all Night; when he return'd next Day, his Master and his Friends would not receive him into the Service again. Altho' he receiv'd a considerable Sum of Money, and three Suits of Cloaths from his Master; yet that lasted him but a very short time, for he married a Wife, and is to be fear'd, they had no good Advice to give each other. It was reported, that he serv'd Messrs. Cray and De Vic, who were lately Condemned and since Transported. He said, that he was not their Servant, but having been acquainted with young Cray who serv'd in an Irish-Regiment at Paris, and hearing that he was in Newgate, he went to visit him there, and during their Imprisonment he did them all the Service lay in his Power. He at first deny'd the Fact for which he dyed; and for the Money that he and his Wife had about them, he pretended that 17l. had been remitted him from his Brother in Ireland; but when all Hopes were past, he own'd the stealing of the Ninety Guineas as was sworn against him. He appear'd to be a headstrong, conceited, deceitful Fellow. He dy'd in Peace with all the World, and in the Popish Communion. Ebenezer Dun , was indicted, for breaking and entering the House of Sarah Loyzado , and stealing four Pewter Dishes, a Stew-pan, a Saucepan, and a Coffee-pot, November the 22d, about the Hour of One in the Morning. Ebenezer Dun , Twenty Two Years of Age, of honest Parents in this City, who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing, and Accompts, and had him instructed in Christian Principles; when of Age, they put him to a Periwig-maker, but he took no great Pleasure in his Employment, and prov'd but an insufficient Servant, being addicted to idle Company, and loving Morefields better than any settled Employment; when out of his Time, he serv'd others, and sometimes work'd for himself; and he married a Wife, whom he commended as a virtuous Girl, and altogether ignorant of his way of Life, and indirect Practices; he said, that he went to Church sometimes, 'till of late, getting in to a Course of habitual Wickedness, and joining the most notorious Gangs of Whores and Thieves about Town, he quite lost all Sense of Virtue and Religion, and gave himself up to commit all manner of Uncleanness with Greediness. His Parents and Relations were griev'd and asham'd, to see his vile Miscarriages; he own'd the Fact of breaking the House of Sarah Layzado , as sworn against him, and that he had committed many Robberies, and innumerable petty Thefts. Gaming, Whoring, Drinking, and vile Company keeping ruin'd him. When at Freedom, he came often to the Chappel, to visit those who were under Sentence, which was an Evidence that he was too well acquainted with such wicked dispos'd People. He always behav'd well, so far as I observ'd; declar'd himself Penitent for all the Errors of his Life, and that he believ'd in Christ his only Saviour, and died in Peace with all the World. John Ingram , was indicted for breaking and entering the House of George Cure , and stealing one Suit of Point-Lace Head clothes, value 5l. two Cambrick lac'd Heads, value 3l. two Silver Spoons, a Velvet Hood, a Velvet Mantle, a Hat, a Candlestick, and a pair of Snuffers, the Goods of George Cure ; and a half Pint Silver Mug, and two Table-cloaths, the Goods of Jane Wall , November the 12th, about Twelve at Night. John Ingram , as he said, was upwards of Twenty One Years of Age, born in Staffordshire , of honest Parents; his Father a Farmer, in a remote Place of the Country, had not Opportunity of putting him to School, so that he had no Education; the Father dying, his Mother soon married again, which (as he said) put him to his Shifts. He came to Town at the Age of Fourteen, upon the Promise of an Uncle to do for him, but in this he fail'd. Afterwards having no Friends, he serv'd a Brewer , and at last understanding something of their Business, he gave him Twelve Shillings per Week, and next, coming to the Age of Seventeen, he married a Wife, and for the Time they liv'd together, as he said, he was a good Husband, till his being acquainted with that young Man, who was Partner with him in the Burglary, for which he died, who first advis'd him to go out upon villainous Enterprizes. As to the Fact of which he was convicted, he said, that he had been drinking all that Day, which was the Lord's Day, with that young Man, who over-perswaded him to go out upon that unlawful Expedition; accordingly when it was pretty late, they went out together, and the other Person who got into the House, and handed out the Goods in the Indictment to him, with which in his Possession he was immediately taken by the Watchmen at Covent-Garden . The other young Man desir'd him to carry the Goods to his House, where they were to be divided, but after that he never saw his Partner. This (as he said) was the first and last Fact of Theft and Robbery he had committed. He said, that he was sober, and behav'd well formerly; and that he kept the Church always before that Time. When all hopes were past, he own'd, that he was equally guilty with the other Fellow; and that as to other wicked Actions, he was of a covetous Temper, and had frequently stolen small Things, but never any Thing of Value, or that infer'd capital Punishment, He always behav'd well, declar'd himself Penitent, that he believ'd in Christ, and died in Peace with all Mankind. Henry Neal , of St. Giles's Cripplegate , was indicted for breaking and entering the House of William Graves , and stealing a pair of Breeches, a Hat, a pair of Shoes, two Gold Rings, a Guinea and a half, and two Shillings and Sixpence, the Goods and Money of Richard Sims , and a pair of Leather Breeches, the Goods of Thomas Cecil , November the 16th, about Ten at Night. 5. Henry Neal , Twenty Years of Age, his Father a Porter at Billingsgate died, and left him young, and his Mother being a poor Old Woman, could give him no Education at School, after he was Four Years Old; since which time he was forced to Work for his Bread at One Shilling per Week, and as he advanc'd in Years they gave him more. He commonly serv'd the Carters and Scavingers, till about Seven or Eight Months ago a Cart run over his Leg, which disabled him for Work. He own'd the robbing of Mr. Graves's House, as was Sworn against him, but with a variation of Circumstances; for he said, that he only took the Hat, Breeches, and some small Things; but as to the Rings, the Guinea and a Half, he never saw them, as he said. He said, that he kept the Church, and was not very wicked, neither did he know the vile ways usually practis'd by such wicked People; and that what he did was merely for poverty and want, he having been disabled for Work, having fasted for three Days, and every body refusing him Charity. This is the Account he gave of himself, but as to the truth thereof, we leave it to others to judge thereupon. He was a poor ignorant Fellow, and knew but little of Religion. He declared himself Penitent for his Sins, that he believ'd in Christ his only Saviour, and that he died in Peace with all the World. William Heath , of Hackney , was indicted for assaulting Martha , the Wife of Richard Plumber , in a Field, or open Place, near the Highway, putting her in fear, and taking from her four Shirts, a dimity Waistcoat, a Cap, a Pillow, a Handkerchief, a Bib, a Pin-cushion and Three-Pence Farthing, the Goods and Money of Richard Plumber , December the 5th. 6. William Heath , between 18 and 19 years of Age, of honest Parents, who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing, &c. his Father died, and left him Young, but the Mother a sober Woman, was very careful of him. He was of no particular business, but went to Sea, and to the West-Indies, but weary of that, and loving better to be at Home; he gave some Money to one to teach him to make Shoes; having attain'd some knowledge that way, he took a Stall and ett up for making and mending of Shoes. While industrious, he got his Bread very well that way, by the assistance of his Mother, who took special care of him: He also kept the Church and some Morning Lectures, till about half a Year ago. As to the Fact of which he was convicted, he said, that for three Days he had nothing for to do, upon which he did not know how to support himself; at last being hurried by a violent temptation of the Devil and his own wicked Heart, without any design or forethought, he went on the Highway, and meeting with a Woman, he rob'd her, as they swore against him. He acknowledg'd that he put the honest Woman in great fear, so that she shreek'd and cry'd out terribly; upon which those Men who were nearest hearing an out-cry of murther, immediately pursued and apprehended him. It was so plainly prov'd upon him, that he had not the face to deny it, especially because it was his first adventure of that kind. He was much afflicted with Sickness, but always attended in Chappel, excepting a few times; and receiv'd the Sacrament oftner than once, very earnestly and devoutly. He always behav'd with a great deal of Christian devotion and decency, declar'd that he was sincerely Penitent for all his Sins, particularly the scandalous offence for which he died, that he believed in Jesus Christ, as the Son of God and our only Saviour; and that he heartily forgave all injuries, as he expected forgiveness from God. Samuel Thomas , of St. Giles's without Cripplegate , was indicted for the murther of Elizabeth his Wife, by throwing her on the Ground, and striking and kicking her on the Head and membrane of the Brain, and thereby giving her several mortal Bruises, of which she instantly died, on the 4th of January. He was a second Time indicted on the Coroner's Inquisition for the said murther. 7. Samuel Thomas , Twenty-two years of Age, of mean Parents, who gave him little Education at School, and what he got that way, he being of a mean disposition, was mostly obliterated. He was put to no business, but was one of them who went on Errands; till at last he took up with what they call Night-men , and as he said, serv'd them and got in that way of business, what was sufficient to maintain him. He married that unfortunate Woman, whom he had the misfortune to Murther, whom as he said, he dearly lov'd and respected above all the World, and with whom he liv'd with good amity some time. He confess'd that she was an industrious Woman and got a good deal of Money, but added that she was one that was given to Drinking, and the most extravagant Creature upon Earth; and that when in Liquor, she was ready to yield herself in Whoredom to any Person whatsoever, who would offer himself to her. He said further, that she often took what Money he had, and spent or drank it in a very extravagant manner. Having frequently found her in these faults, it occasioned many broils and discontents between them. As to the particular fact for which he died, he said, that his Wife having been out and lying by the Door very Drunk, he endeavoured to bring her into the House, but she was unwilling to go along with him; and that as he strugled to drag her up Stairs, and she opposing him, he believed she received several hurts, but that he in that affair intended no harm to her, and he alledg'd, that the Women, who appear'd against him, were all her Companions, and had no good Will for him. I exhorted him upon the highest considerations, not to diminish, but freely to confess his Crime. He appeared an obstinate, obdur'd and ignorant Sinner. I endeavour'd what I could to convince him of his folly, but he presisted in his own perverse way of thinking. He said, that he was never wicked in any notorious Crimes; he Confessed that he had been a great Sinner, for which he beg'd God and the World Pardon. He declared himself Penitent, that he believ'd in Christ our only Saviour, and that he died in Peace with all Mankind. Thomas Banks , and Elizabeth Banks of St. George in the East , were indicted for breaking and entering the House of Thomas Kemp , and stealing a Clock, four Sheets, three Blankets, a Pewter Dish, two Plates, three Shirts, two Stocks, two Towels, three Napkins, a Boxiron, and a Saucepan, January the 5th, about Eight at Night. 8. Thomas Banks , above Fifty years of Age, born in the Country of honest, creditable Parents, who gave him good Education at School, in Reading, Writing, Latin, Greek, Accompts, and other Things proper to accomplish him for business: But all this he made little account of, for he follow'd no business, and went to no Trade, but liv'd on a small Estate his Father left him, married a Wife in Yorkshire , and in a short time run out his Estate; and then he kept a Publick Inn in the Country, where he had very good Business, the best People in that Place frequenting it; but this did not last him long, for he very soon broke and had no more Business. Then he was put to his Shifts and followed indirect Courses, which speedily brought him to his Ruin. He spoke of 16000 l. which he lost by the breaking of an eminent Person, of which he never received one Farthing, altho' it was all his Property. Several People came to Newgate while he was under Sentence, and enquired after him, who gave him a very bad Character, and said, that he was a notorious Thief and did a deal of Mischief; but as to the Things they wanted he denied all of them; particularly the Robbing of a Gentlewoman not far from the Bridge, and the stealing of a Silver hilted Sword guilded, out of a Coffee-house in Holborn . He was much afflicted with the Gout in his Feet and Legs and with Sickness, while under Sentence; and when I visited him in the Cell he shewed a great Desire after Prayers, and declared himself very Penitent for the scandalous Sins and Offences of his Life; but he was a little Light-headed, and spoke a deal out of the Way, reflecting on some of his own Friends, and that he was wrong'd by one of them of a House of a considerable Value. He confessed that he was a Man of a most scandalous Life, ungrateful to God and Man for the Benefits bestowed upon him, and that he suffered most justly for his notorious Villainies. He declared himself Penitent, his Faith in Jesus Christ, as the Son of God and our only Saviour, and that he forgave all Men. John Ackers , John Welton , and William Booth , of St. James's Westminster , were indicted for assaulting Richard Harvey on the Highway, putting him in fear, and taking from him a Pen-knife, and Thirty Five Shillings his Goods and Money, and an Iron Key, the Property of John Shute , Esq ; December the 12th. William Booth , aged Nineteen, born in the Parish of St. Giles's in the Fields , of honest Parents, who sent him to School, where he learn'd to Read, Write, and Arithmetick, and was instructed in Christian Principles; and when of Age, was put Apprentice to a Hat-maker in Monmouth-Street , he serv'd only Twelve Months, as not liking two Masters, for there was a Partner taken in. After this, he liv'd with a Brother-in-law a Butcher about Twelve Months, who employ'd him in going to Smithfield to assist in his Business. He afterwards was put by his Father to serve in a Publick-house at Tottenham-Court , there he continued about Three Quarters of a Year, and not liking to stay any longer, he came home to his Father's House, who being just married to a second Wife, she did not care he should continue there, on which, rather than make a Disturbance between his Father and Mother-in-law, he quitted the House, and took to the Streets; and about a Week after he met with Charles Patrick , who had been his School-fellow, and having run away from his Mother, after some Discourse, they agreed to go a Thieving together. He gave a short Account of some of their Robberies, viz. that with Mead and Sutton they stopped a Woman, near the Lord Bingley's in Cavendish-Square , from whom they took a Hoop-petticoat, and a pair of Silver lac'd Shoes, she crying out, Patrick broke her Head with a Pistol; next, near the same Place, they took a Silver Snuffbox, and one Penny in Money from Mary Cooling . Again, they rob'd Dorothy Blackstone in Grosvenor-Street , of three Guineas and her Pocket, she crying out, Patrick knock'd her down. Then they rob'd a Frenchman at Maryle-Bone Bason , of, three Shillings and Six-pence, his Silver Shoe Buckles, his Hat and Watch, which he refus'd to deliver; Booth put his Foot on his Throat, and took the Watch out of his Fob; then they rob'd the Reverend Mr. Smith of Kentish-town, for which Mead and Patrick died upon the Evidence of Booth. About two Months ago, he became acquainted with Mascall, Welton, Goodman and Ackers, with whom he committed two Robberies, viz. Mascall and he stopped a Coach in the King's Road near Gray's-Inn-Lane , and rob'd two Gentlewomen of a Guinea and one Shilling in one Purse, and Six-pence in another Purse. The other Robbery they were all concern'd in, for which Welton and Ackers died, upon the Evidence of Mascall and Goodman, upon a Sunday Night. Booth, Mascall, Welton, Ackers and Goodman stopped two Gentlemen in black, about six Weeks ago, under Lincoln's-Inn-Fields-Wall, but fearing Mascall would not stand true, they let them go without robbing them. Booth had been an audacious, ill-natur'd, surly young Fellow, and full'd vers'd in all manner of Thefts and Robberies, and other Debaucheries, common to such abandon'd Wretches. He behav'd modestly under Sentence, made regular Responses, declar'd himself Penitent for his notorious wicked Life; that he believ'd in Christ our only Saviour, and died in Peace with all Mankind. John Ackers , 20 years of Age, was born in London of honest Parents, who educated him at School in Reading, Writing and Accompts to fit him for Business, to which he had no Inclination, being an idle, ill-dispos'd young Fellow. His Parents liv'd mostly at Oxford , so that he never was much at London till of late. He was not put out to any Business, but learn'd to make Shoes with his Father and Brother, and in that Employment he took no delight in, neither did he ever come to understand much of it. He married without considering what way he was to provide for a Family. Loving a loose rambling Life, he made it his business to get acquainted with the most notorious gangs of Thieves and Robbers about Town, who very speedily brought him to his deserved destruction. His Robberies were in common with Booth, and others already mention'd. He behav'd very Christianily and Penitent under his unhappy Misfortunes; acknowledg'd the Justice of his Sentence, that he had been a most notorious Lewd, wicked young Fellow, and that he Suffer'd most deservedly. He declar'd his Faith in Christ, his Repentance for the many Sins of his Life, and that he died in Peace with all the World. John Welton , nineteen Years of Age, of honest Parents in Westminster, who gave him Education at School, in Reading, Writing and Arithmetick, and had instructed in Christian Principles. He went to no particular Business, but did any little thing for his Mother, who got her living by Washing for Persons who was so kind to Employ her. He being idle, and wou'd do nothing, but frequent the Skittle Grounds and such like Places, where wicked People resort, and there he got his Acquaintance with the most notorious young Rogues, who hurried him a-pace to his Ruin. He was addicted to Whoring, Drinking, Gaming, Swearing, and such other Vices, as are incident to these unhappy Wretches. The heinous Offences he committed were done in Company with the two last mention'd Malefactors: They were all guilty of innumerable petty Thefts, and stealing whatever they could lay their Hands upon, on all occasions, and had no way of subsisting themselves, but by Picking of Pockets, stopping People in the Streets, and Robbing them of what they had about them. Welton behav'd very well under his Misfortunes, and declar'd himself sincerely Penitent for his many Offences, that he hop'd for Salvation thro Christ, and died in Peace with all Mankind. John Alexander Mears , alias Cromwit , alias Emerton , was indicted for stealing a deal Box, value 6d, three gold Rings, value about 20s. two silver Spoons, value 12s. a silver Ladle, value 20s. nine Guineas, eleven Shillings, 2 pair of silver Buckles, a Napkin, a silk Hood, two Fans, a Penknife, a case-knife, a pair of Gloves, and a pair of Shoes, the Goods and Money of William Holder , in his House, December the 16th, John Alexander Mears , alias Cromwit , alias Emerton , Ninteen Years of Age, whose true Name was Emerton, of honest creditable Parents, who gave him good Education at an eminent School, where he was taught Latin, Greek, &c. as he said, till he was fit for the University: His Friends intended him for a Scholar to Study Law or Divinity, but then he disobliged his Parents and Relations and went to Sea , where he kept the Captain's Accompts, who was very kind to him, and gave him a Present of some Guineas when they came to their Port, which was Leghorn . There he engaged to serve an English Merchant, whom he serv'd faithfully for some Time, till he fail'd. Then Emerton was put to his Shifts, went some Voyages to Sea, to Sicily , Alicant , Lisbon , and several Ports, and as he said, he behaved well and to the Satisfaction of his Captains; at last he came home to London , where he loiter'd about and applied himself to no Business. As to the Fact of which he was convicted, he confessed the same, and that he was most ungrateful to the poor old Woman, whom he robbed of her Box and Things, as was sworn against him, who had been very kind and harbour'd him about her House, when he had no-body to do for him. He behaved very decently and gravely under his Misfortunes. He said, that he was ashamed to call his Friends to his Character, otherwise he thought if they had appeared, he might have got off for Transportation, it having been the first and only Criminal Fact he ever committed in his Life. After Conviction he wrote to some Friends in the Country, but neither his Father nor any of them answer'd him, nor came to Town to do for him. He had been an idle, drunken Boy, and had disobliged his Friends in such a Manner, that they all disown'd him. He declar'd his Faith in Christ, that he repented of all his Sins, died in peace with all Men, and an unworthy Member of this Church. At the Place of EXECUTION. THey all appeared very devout. Marshal own'd his robbing one Mr. Tabbery a Cabinet-maker at the Golden-Cabinet, in Clerkenwell, of several Glasses to the Value of about five Pound, another Person was to have been concerned with him, but he not coming according to his Promise, he broke open the Shop himself; and likewise he own'd that he sold Mr. Justice Robe's Bed, and other Things belonging to it, for 32 or 33 Shillings to one on Saffron-Hill. Samuel Thomas just before the Cart drew away, begged of his Friends who was in the Cart with him, that he might be buried by his Wife. Welton said, that there were wicked People about Town, who got Youths to engage in Robberies, and then made it their Business to give Information against them, in hopes of a Reward, and that was the Way how he was first engaged to Thieving and Robbing. The rest of them said, that they freely forgave all Men, and died in perfect Peace with every Body. All of them expressed hope of Salvation, through the Mercy of God in Christ: They went off the Stage crying out, God have Mercy upon us, Lord Jesus receive our Spirits. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHERIE. Ordinary of Newgate. The following Account was delivered by John Alexander Emerton , to the Printer, the Morning of his Execution, in the Chapel of Newgate. IT is a Custom, I have observed, for those unfortunate Wretches, who are Condemn'd by the Laws of their Country, to yield up their Lives as an Attonement for the Facts they have Committed, and are convicted of; to give some Account of the course of Life, that they have lead, and make a relation of the Crimes they have been Guilty of. I have farther observed that when some have departed Silent, and willing that the World should take no Notice of them, there are those who have made it their Business, for the sake of filling a Sheet of Paper, to say something either True or False, concerning those Persons of whom they have had no knowledge, and of whose Affairs they have been altogether Ignorant. To comply therefore with the former Observation, and to avoid the Inconveniencies of the Latter, I have thought it proper to spare an hour or two in letting the World know the most material Circumstances and Accidents of my Life from my own Pen, to prevent a too censorious Report of me from my Enemies and Strangers, or a too favourable One from my Friends and Acquaintance. I was Born on the 10th, Day of August in the Year of our Lord, 1712, and have no other Reason or Motive for concealing the Names of my Parents, (who ever liv'd in great Credit and Repute, and I hope will continue to do so long after my Death,) but to avoid the Reproaches and Reflections which the more malicious part of Mankind might be apt upon my Account, to cast upon that Innocent Family which Un-worthily I belong to. My Parents in my Minority took all the Care of me, that a tender Father and Mother can take of their most beloved Child; I being as dear to them as the Apple of their Eye, and the darling of all the Family. At five years of Age, I began to learn the Rudiments of the Latin Tongue, wherein my Friends seeing me make a quick Proficiency, removed me to Merchant Taylor's School before I was eight Years Old: My Father, upon my strick Application to my Studies, and the delight I took in Literature and Reading, design'd me for Oxford; with the view thereof of being made a Minister of God's holy Word. I continued at that honourable School (where Virtue and Honesty is Taught, and the fundamental Grounds of the true Religion are Explained to all those Youths who are there Educated) the space of ten Years, but in the tenth Year, I instead of making myself fit to admonish others of their Sins and Wickedness, I fell into the Snares of Satan my self; neglected my School, and sometimes my Father's House, to follow that most pernicious and destructive Vice of Gaming. I sold most of my Books to supply my self therein; Translated Homer and Demosthenes, into Cards and Dice, and left my old Companions Virgil and Horace, for Pam and Knave Noddy. By keeping Company with Gamesters, and persuing these ill Courses, I at length lost the Favour of my Master, the Rev. Dr. Smith, and perceived that the Affection my Father had formerly bore for me, began to decay; I then entirely left the School, and drank deep of that bitter Fountain which I had but sipped at before; I mean that I entirely devoted, and wholly gave myself up to the Pursuit of all sorts of Games. When I had thus forfeited the Love and Regard which my Parents had for me before, and found that they wou'd no longer look upon me as a Son; I made my Application to an honourable Gentleman near St. Alban's in Hertfordshire, who interceeded for me, and so far prevailed upon my Father, that he fitted me out, and sent me to Genoa , Leghorn , Naples , Messina , Melazzo , and other Places within the Streights of Gibraltar , under the Care and Tuition of a worthy Gentleman, to whom I was very well recommended, both by my Father and other Gentlemen that knew me. Upon my return Home, I could not forsake my old Companions, whom I with some Difficulty found out, and followed Gaming till I had lost all that I had; upon which, loosing all, I committed the Robbery for which I die for; which was the first Fact that I ever was guilty of. I desire all young Men (in particular) not to give their Minds to any manner of Gaming, which was the entire Cause of my Ruin, and bringing a Load of Sorrow on myself, and my unhappy Parents. Witness, Jo. Alex. Emerton . Newgate Cells Jan. 29. 1733. The following Verses were made by the above Malefactor, with a Design to send to Her Majesty. FROM dismal Cells where horrid Thoughts invade, My trembling Soul that craves your Royal Aid; Where Groans and ratling Chains seem to foretel, The threatned Tortures of approaching Hell. Where Phoebus won't afford one kindly Ray, But from our Crimes and us flies far away; And gloomy Night usurps the Place of Day. A Wretch opprest with Misery and Care, To Thee great Queen directs his humble Prayer: Where should this Wretch sunk down with weight of Woe, For saving Mercy, and Compassion go, But unto Thee, from whom whole Springs of Mercy flow. My Verse I am sensible is Sick and Dull as well as myself, but this is only a rough Draught of what I intend to write, which must be polish'd, the Stile amended, and the whole interspersed with handsome Thought and apt Similies: If the Water of Newgate, instead of Mount Helon, will inspire my addled Brain, I believe I can prevail upon my Prosecutrix to Sign my other two, this to the Queen being an uncommon one, needs no Name but my own, and proper Means to be delivered. When I came from Chapel just now, I was sat down in a melancholy Mood, meditating on the Hardships I go thro', and considering that I Dine on Paper Dyet as I had Breakfasted; but your kind Letter Sir, and the Present from Mr. Chatmeus and Mr. Webster reviv'd my Spirits, dispelled Part of the Mist before me and gave me new Life like another Reprieve; my hearty Thanks to those Gentlemen, and I pray to God that they may never know the want of a Shilling; at the Sight of it, I confess my Thoughts were changed, and that excellent Poem of Mr. Philips's on a splendid Shilling enterr'd my Mind. Pray Sir give my humble Service to Mr. Tomlinson, and I return him Thanks for his Favour which has alone preserved my Life hitherto. You inform me Sir, that Mrs. Williams gives her kind Love to me; let me trouble you once more Sir, to acquaint her that I return mine as kindly to her, I desire Mr. Chalmers to take care of her. if it should be their Fate to go to Virginia together, but I hope they may have better Luck. I observe that Mrs. Williams says she is glad her Prayer Book is given to One, who is in so much want of the same as I am; I have it not as yet, but shall be very thankful for it when she sends it me, the sooner the more acceptable; I return you all thanks in general, and Gentlemen I pray God to continue in a good State of Health and prosper all your Undertakings; a Line or two (if not too troublesome) from either of your Hands Gentlemen would be entirely Welcome to your obliged Servant, J. A. EMERTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. This Day is Publish'd, Price 3 s. 6 d. With a Frontispiece of the famous Jack Shepherd's Escape out of the Condemn'd Hole of Newgate. THE LIVES of the most remarkable Criminals, who have been condemn'd and executed, for Murder, Highway, House-breaking, Street Robberies, Coining, or other Offences, from the Year 1720 the present Time: Containing particularly, the Lives of, Mrs. Griffith for the Murder of her Maid; Kennedy the Pyrate; Molony and Carick, Highwaymen; Brindsden who murder'd his Wife; Levee, and the rest of his Gang, Street Robbers; Capt. Massy for Pyracy; Roch for Pyracy and Murder; a full Account of the Waltham Blacks; the famous Jack Shephard ; his Companion Blueskin; and Towers who was hing'd for setting up the new Mint. Collected from Original Papers and Authentick Memoirs. To which is prefix'd, a Preface, containing a general View of the Laws of England, with respect to Capitals Offences. Printed and sold by John Applebee in Bolt-Court , Fleet Street ; A. Bettesworth, and C. Hith, at the Red-Lion in Pater Noster Row; John Pemberton , at the Golden Back against St. Dunstan's Church . J. 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The Original, Inestimable, Angelical ELECTUARY: Being a speedy Cure for Coughs, Colds, Asthma's Ptisicks, Wheezings, difficult Breathings, and Shortness of Breath. A Preparation, not only to be had in Esteem from the great Skill of all medicinal Composition, but also from the choiceness of its Ingredients, every one of them contributing, by their particular Virtues, to make it the most effectual Medicine in the whole Republick of Medicines. It daily overcomes the most grounded Coughs, tho' of never so long standing, and perfectly cures them in a very little time; its found to be the most sure Help, and the only Medicine in the World for old Consumptions, Pisicks, Colds, Wheezings, Asthma's shortness of Breath, and all other Diseases of the Breast and Lungs, restoring those that are left off by Physicians, remaining in uter Despair under the Burthen of their miserable Lives. It cures all husky and dry Coughs; dissolves congealed Phlegm in the Thorax; takes away the tickling in the Aspera Arterea; heals rawness and soreness of the Lungs Breast and Stomach, causing easy Expectoration, cures vehement Catarhs, Distillation of Rheum, and all Fluxes of Humours, falling upon any of the Noble Parts. It gives immediate Relief as soon as taken, in the severest of Coughing, and so perfectly frees the Patient at once. Several Persous that were turn'd out of the Hospitals as Incurable of Asthma's Consumptions, Ptisicks, and shortness of Breath, have, by the Use of this choice Medicine, been perfectly restored to their former Health. Prepared and Sold by the Author, a Chymist, at his House the Second Door on the Right hand in Bride Lane; next Fleet-street. 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NELSON, being well known to have made the Cure of SEMINAL and GENITAL Imbecilities his chief Study and Practice for above 30 Years, does recommend his most Noble Cleansing and Strengthning Elixir, which Thousands of People (many of them of high Rank) have happily experienced, and is by Numbers of Physicians and Surgeons approv'd, as the only BALSAMICK HEALING and RESTORING Medicine to be depended upon in the World, For GLEETS and WEAKNESSES, The Bane of Virility or Manhood, in the one Sex, and Destroyer of Fertility or the Bearing of Children in the other, whether from ill cur'd Venereal Infections (than which nothing is more common) or from inordinate Coition or Self Pollution (that cursed School Wickedness,' which spoils all our Youth, by nipping their Man-hood in the Bud) or from involuntary Emissions a nights in the Sleep, or in the Day time, upon Stool, or with the Urine; or from Falls, Blows, Strains, Wrenches, or the like, which drain and dry up the Seminals, and wither, as it were, the Generative Faculties, causing Impotency in Men, the Fluor Albus, or Barrenness in Women (or but a weakly, sickly Off spring if any); and in the long Run (by impoverishing the Blood and Spirits) Melancholly, Vapours, Decays of Nature and Consumptions. No Medicine can be more pleasant to take, nor any Thing upon Earth more effectual for the Purpose; for let the Imbecility be ever so great, or of ever so long standing, and be either in the Parts, Spermatick Vessels, or Bck, with Pain or without, it certainly Cures, by revving and enriching the Blood and Spirits, comforting, nourishing, and replenishing the Reins and Seminals, and strengthening, and restoring the Genital Parts in both Sexes, how much soever weakned, rendered cold, or deadned, and bringing them to their natural Force, Warmth, and Vigour, by thickening and fertilizing the Seed, which before was thin, waterish, or yellowish and consequently insufficient, either for Procreation or the Act of it. All Disorders of the Urine, as Difficulty in the making or retaining it, or its dribbling away hot orsmarting, or foul, slimy, thready, greasy, or stinking, whether from Gravel, Stone, Strangury or a Venereal Cause, are likewise speedily cured by it, and the Water made to be held as strongly, and yet brought away as freely, easily, full stream'd, and clear as ever. These are the real Vertues of this great Medicine, which could all who stand in need of it, (but have not yet tried it) be made as sensible of as those Numbers of People are, who have tried it, they would gladly, and quickly too, have recourse to it. Price 5 s. a Bottle, Prepared by the abovesaid Author and sold only (sealed up with Directions how to take it and how to discover whether the Gleet or Weakness be Venereal or not) at Mr. ISTED's, a Bookseller, at the Golden Ball, between St. Dunstan's Church and Chancery-Lane End in Fleet-Street, asking only for a s. Bottle of Elixir. 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Any old Running, &c. tho' of several Years standing, whether occasion'd by an Overstrain, Weakness of the Seminals or the Rcts of a former Infection, is certainly cured in a short Time, without a Minutes Confinement, Suspicion, or the Use of Astringents; being a Medicine so wonderfully pleasant and easie in its Operation, that the nicest Palate, or weakest Constitution may take it with Delight. Two Pots are generally sufficient to compleat a Cure in most Cases. To be had (with Directions at large) only of the Author, Dr. CAM, a gra duate Physician, who has published it Thirty Years, and is constantly to be advised with at his House, at the Golden Ball in Bow Church-yard, Cheapside, at Half a Guinea the Pot. N. B. Since nothing is more requesite, in the Cure of any Distemper, than for a Patient to have free access to his Physician; therefore beware of buying Medicines from Toy shops, Book sellers shops, &c. the Authors of which are always conceal'd, and not to be Spoke with on an Occasion. And tho' by their specious Pretences) you are promised a cheap Cure, you'll certainly find it very Dear in the End. Verbum sat Japienti. See his Books lately publish'd viz. His Rational and Useful Account of the Secret Disease. Price 1 s. His Practical Treatise; or Second Thoughts on the Consequences of the Venereal Disease. In Three Parts viz. I. On the Simple Gonorrhaea, Gleets and other Weaknesses, whether from Venereal Embraces, Self-pollution, improperiy call'd Onanism, or Natural Imbecility. II. On the Virulent Gonorrhaeas, or Clap. III. On the Veneral Lues, or Grand Pox, &c. Price 2 s. His Essay on the Rheumatism and Gout. Price 6 d. His Discourse on Convulsions. Price 6 d. 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(The very lowest Price being fix'd) ALL the Houshold Goods, together with all the rich Stock, in Trade, of Mr. Thomas Tennant , an eminent wholesale Dealer in all Manner of Houshold Furniture : The Whole consisting of Standing Beds and Bedding, fine large Glass sconces, Pier Glasses and Chimney Glasses in carv'd and gilt Frames; ditto in plain Walnut tree Frames, and Dressing Glasses of all Sorts; fine Walnut-tree, Mahogany, and other Deks, Book Cases with Glass Doors; several Walnut-tree Chests upon Chests Walnut-tree Writing Deks, Buroe Dressing Tables, Walnut-tree or Mahogany; fine Walnut tree Quadril Tables, and several curious Tables of Divers Sorts not yet expos'd; Mahogany, Dining Tables of all Sizes, Breakfast Tables Bx Tables, Corner Tables and Night Tables, Marble, Tables of all Sorts and Dumb Waiters; several fine Mahogany Chests for Cloaths; a large Quantity of fine and course Chairs, Walnut-tree, Mahogany, &c. from one Shilling a Chair to five Pounds; several fine Dressing Chairs, Shaving Chairs, Closestool Chairs, Easy Chairs, Settees and Settee Beds, fine white Callico Quilts and printed Quilts of all Sorts fine new Whitney Blankets of all Sizes; several very good new Eight Day Clocks, Table Clocks, Stove Grates, Carpets and Pictures: And, for Conveniency of Sale, the Goods are brought from Mr. Tennant's Ware-houses in Long Lane, to Surman's Great House in Soho Square, St. Anne's. At the same Place is Sold the very best new white hard Metal Pewter, call'd French Pewter, or change new for old; and for conveniency of the Buyer the Goods shall be safely deliver'd to any part of the Town on Board any Ship, or to any Inn or Place, according to Directions, within three Miles of the Place of Sale, without any Charge to the Buyer. Likewise at the same Place any Merchant or Dealer may be furnish'd with any Quantity of any of the Goods abovemention'd or truck for Mahogany Carpets or China. N. B. If any Gentlemen, Ladies, or others, have a House of Goods to dispose of, or any Parcel of Houshold Goods. Plate, Linnen, Pictures or China, by directing to Surman's as abovementioned, you may have a good Price and ready Money. Likewise he changes new Goods for old. Note, He sells for ready Money, and the Sale will continue the Winter Season. D. BENJAMIN GODFREY 'S, GENERAL CORDIAL. OF so universal Benefit for the present Distemper of Coughs and Colds, attended with a Shivering, and all Manner of Pains in the Bowels, Fluxes, Fevers, Small-Pox, Measles, Rheumatism, and Restless in Men, Women and Children; and particularly for the Help of weakly Women, and Relief of young Children in the Breeding their Teeth.—This Cordial for the Distempers 'tis design'd for, is now become the most approved, sovereign, universal Medicine in Europe, sold wholesale and retail at my original Warehouse in Bishopsgate-street , London; and is sold in most Cities, Boroughs, and Market Towns throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and most pblick Streets in London, about 3 Ounces in a Glass so 9 d. Note, To prevent the publick from being impos'd upon by Counterfeits, I have put my Christian Name on the Top of the Bottles, as here-there being counterfeit Sorts sold with the Title of GODFREY's CORDIAL on the Top of the Bottles, and in the Bills given with the Bottles, the Names of the Impostors who prepare it are not mention'd. Prepared by BENJAMIN GODFREY , M. D.

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The True ACCOUNT of the Behaviour and Confessions OF THE Condemned Criminals IN NEWGATE, VIZ. Samuel Presby , Richard Hooker , Edward Linsy , Robert Nichols , Thomas Crompton , Mary Fisher , Thomas Gardner , Richard Jones , Katharine Brown , Matthew Morgan , Mary Collwood , Ann Davis . OF WHICH Samuel Presby , Richard Hooker , Thomas Crompton , were Executed at Tyburn , and Edward Linsy on Tower-hill . AS ALSO Henry Cornish (who was Executed in Cheapside ) and Elizabeth Gaunt , was likewise Executed October 23d. 1685. she being Burnt for HIGH-TREASON, AT TYBURN . AT the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol Delivery of Newgate, held for the City of London, and County of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall in the Old Bayly, the 14, 15 and 16 Days of October, 1685. These Persons following recieved Sentence of Death, viz. Samuel Presby , Richard Hooker , Edward Linsy , Robert Nichols , Thomas Crompton , Mary Fisher , Thomas Gardner , Richard Jones , Katharine Brown , Matthew Morgan , Mary Collwood , Ann Davis . The Ordinary earnestly Admonish’d them on the Lords day, that they would redeem their mispent Time, in a serious consideration, for what special Sins, the Lord had withdrawn his preventing Grace; which he never doth, till Sinners have quench’d the motions and excitations of his Holy Spirit, enviting them by his Long Suffering unto Repentance. Before the Ordinary began to read Prayers, he advised all the Prisoners, as his usual manner is, to observe most Solemnly the the Lords Holy Day, and to return unto him, as the only rest of their Souls, by seeking true Satisfaction and Delight in him, and his Service, from whom they wandred all the Week past, by the Vanity of their Hearts and Conversations: And that the Condemned Criminals in a special manner would be very Intentive on the publick Prayers of the Church, and to the Sermons which should be Preach’d to them, which they promised to do. In the Forenoon the Ordinary Preach’d on the 21 Ver. of the fifth Chap. of St. Pauls Epistle to the Romans, viz. As Sin hath reigned unto Deaths, so hath Rightecusness unto Life, by Jesus Christ our Lord. From which, he informed them of the deplorable Estate of all Men, being virtually concerned in the Apostacy of the first Adam, whose Sin was complicated with many Aggravations; and that by the single Offence of this first Man, being under the Covenant of Works, as requiring of him personal perfect Obedience, being Created after the Image of God, in perfect Righteousness, the least declination from his Obedience did involve most justly himself, and all his Natural Posterity, as being their common Representative and Trustee for them, in the same State of Sin and Misery. Thus his Sin reigned unto Death, in all such who sin after the similitude of his Transgression: Inasmuch, that beside the vicious Inclination of their Nature, they make his Sin become their Own, by a voluntary increasing those sinful Dispositions inherent in themselves. In like manner, as a Vicious Off-spring, do strengthen and augment an hereditary Disease, by their proper and voluntary Intemperance and debauch’d Excesses. Therefore it is very unreasonable and absurd to cast the blame of our personal Provocations upon any fatal Destiny in God, or on the imputation of Adams first Sin to his Posterity, considering that every Man entitles himself to the guilt of Adams Sin, and adopts it voluntarily to become his own, by treading in the same steps of Disobedience. Here was declared what personal Sins became most deadly, as being least capable of Gods Mercy in Pardoning of them; then what are the pnal horrid consequences of such Sins, they being more aggravated in their own Nature. Also it was declared what are the characters by which we may discover, which is that chief beloved Sin, as reigning in us, and will certainly prevail over us unto Death Eternal, if not timely and sincerely Repented. Hereupon was added many Arguments to mortisie such Sins chiefly, left they reign unto Death. Also the difference betwixt true and counterfeit mortification of Lusts; with directions how to subdue the Law of Sin, that it may not prevail over us. Then the Ordinary proceeded to shew the misery of all such in whom Sin reigns, in the Love and Indulgence of it; and that it is impossible to be set free from the Law of Sin and Death, but only by the infinite Righteousness of Christs Active and Passive Obedience, imputed to Sinners, by Gods free Grace upon timely Repentance, and a sincere Faith, deriving strength from the influences of Christs Spirit, for the renovation of their Hearts, and universal Obedience to Gods Commandments: inasmuch as true justifying Faith accepts of Christ in all his Offices, in his Kingly Righteousness to rule us by his Laws and Spirit, as well as to save us by his Priestly Righteousness. This is the only true compleat method of Salvation, because God hath sent his Son to bless us. How? By turning us from the love and dominion of all our Inquiries, equally, as in turning them from us in the damning guilt of them. Thus God justifies none in an ungodly state We must first be Regenerated; which contains Faith, Repentance, and new Obedience, before we can obtain Gods actual Pardon, in as much as these are the Terms and Qualifications of the Covenant of Grace, to make us capable of the Benefits purchased by Christ for us, so that his Kingly as well as Priestly Righteousness must reign in our Sanctification, and obedience to his Laws, that we may inherit Eternal Life. As for that Objection, That God Justifies the Ungodly, it cannot be meant of such whom he finds in an Ungodly State, but only of Regenerate Persons, who are called Ungodly in a less degree, as having still the remainders of Defilement in them, which makes even them unlike to God, as having not in this Life perfect Holiness; and therefore Justification is not by our best inherent Righteousness, which needs constant daily extending of Christs Righteousness to cover the spots of our holiest Services. Here the Ordinary excited them to a regular Genuine Faith and Repentance, that so, as the Malignity and Infection of Adams Sir, confirmed by their customary Excesses, had reigned unto Death; so the Benign efficacy of Christs Righteousness might reign more triumphantly in the infinite value and vertue of it; as for our Justification, so to produce in us by the Almighty Operations of his holy Spirit, not only a state of Sanctification, but with it all degrees of Spiritual Life, in progressive Holiness, till it be consummared in Eternal Glory. Here those degrees of spiritual Life were enumerated, and how Christs Righteousness reigns in those in a transcendent Efficacy beyond all the degrees of spiritual Death contracted by the Malignity and Defilement of the first Adam’s Sin, or our personal voluntary Provocations. After this the Ordinary made a short Speech to the Condemned Malefactors, and dismissed them with Prayer and the usual Benediction of the Church Liturgy. In the Afternoon he read the solemn appointed Offices, and another Sermon was preach’d to them on these Words, To Day if you will hear his Voice, harden not your Hearts. Which the Person who preach’d trea ted of very closely and pathetically: So that I hope it made a good Impression on them. Now I proceed to give an account of what fitness they were in for their approaching Death. Katharine Brown , of the Parish of Twitnam , Indicted October the 4th. for that being Deli vered of a Bastard Child, on the same Day she carryed the Child to a Brook, and put it therein, Choaking and Drowning it with Water. It was proved the Prisoner confess’d the Child was hers, and that she was Delivered there of in a Meadow, but that it was Born Dead: but being no Ways Credited, she was brought Guilty. In this sad Instance, which is too frequent, its observable how Satan prevails upon Sinners by degrees: first he Tempts them to Immodesty, and Laciviousness in Conversion, by not setting a Watch over their Hearts, to prevent inward Lusting in the first Motions and Ebullitions of it; then by unwary Converse with prophane Persons, Tempts them from Chambering and Wantonness, to comply with flagitious desires of gratifying sensual brutish Commixtures; to cover and conceal the turpitude and shame of which, he draws them to Murder their Illegitimate Off-springs; which is a most unnatural Crime, in as much as the very Sea Monsters Suckle and Preserve their Young. But common Reason depraved, grows impatient of any restraint from the dictates of Nature, and so exposes to the most abominable Crimes. Murder, especially that of the Mothers Murdering of her own Child, is a most horrid Sin, which cries loud to Gods Justice for the Discovery and Punishment of it. The Ordinary assured her, that without a sincere extraordinary Repentance, the guilt and defilement of so abominable a Crime could not be expiated: for she ought to have considered that she conceived the Child in a base way, and therefore stood engaged to have declared her Remorse in bringing it to Christs Holy Baptism, and to have acknowledged publickly her great scandalous Sin. Yet she was so averse from this Ingenuity, that to cover her vile Offence, she offered not her Child to Baptism, which is the Laver of Regeneration, that so it might be dedicated to the holy Trinity, but had chosen rather to devote her self Soul and Body to eternal Destruction, by embrewing her Hands in the Blood of her Innocent Babe. She was told how difficult it was to Repent of such a Murder; when as no Sin is more hardning of the Heart, it being so directly against humane Nature, and renders the Murderer more stupid than any Beast. That she was not to sink in Desparation, yet so to aggravate her Crime, as upon sincere Repentance, to look up to a Crucified Jesus, who prayed for those who shed his most sacred Blood; which if the beg servently of God, to apply it by an Unfeigned Faith, the infinite Merits of it will not only atone Divine Vengeance, but expiate the deep defilement of so horrid a Crime. She was not able so reply any thing more to me, than that she was truly sorry for so great a Sin, and desired me to Pray for her, that God would soften her obdurate Heart, and work in her a thorow Repentance, that she may no Dy in her Sin, tho she might suffer a publick shameful Death for it. She was ignorant in Soul concernments, and could not Read, therefore could give the less account of the change of her Heart. Mary Fisher , Mary Collwood , and Ann Davis , were not free to Discourse with the Ordinary concerning their present Repentance, in order to their Everlasting Happiness, because upon pleading they were Quick with Child, and the Jury of Women bringing in their Verdict it was Truth, they three Criminals were ordered to be kept in Goal till they they shall be delivered in Child bed. The Ordinary told them that he had observed some Criminals in the circumstances with them, had grown more Obdurate by so along a Respit from Death, perverting the Equity and Clemency of the Law, that the Innocent Child shall not Perish with the guilty Mother, into an occasion of greater Security and Impenitency. He wish’d that their Reprieve might not produce such ill Effect in them, but rather, that they would consider whether their Children were Legitimate: if not, this was but a very Sinful Artifice to prevent a sudden Execution, hoping thereby to get a Transportation. But if they did not Redeem precious Time, and repent Sincerely of all their vicious Courses, the Justice of God and Man would yet bring them to condign Punnishment, and by the Abuse of longer time they would be less fit to Dy, and so aggravate their Eternal Condemnation. They took my Advice in good part, and I shall not be wanting in my Sermons and Prayers to remind them of their Promises to improve their respit from Death to the best advantage of their Souls. Matthew Morgan , Indicted for breaking up the House of Elizabeth Bell , September the 18th. and stealing thence 7 s. in Moneys, he having little to say for himself, was brought in Guilty. The Ordinary endeavoured to convince him of the greatness of his Crime, because he could not but offer Violence to the contrary dictates, of his Conscience, before he broke open the Closet-door, to carry away the Goods of her who prosecuted him. He confessed he had been a Sinner many ways, but he was convinced now of his evil course of Life, and earnestly beg’d of God, that he would give him Repentance, an hatred of his Sins, and an obedient frame of heart unto his Laws, and then hoped he should find mercy at the hand of God, whether he lived or dyed. Robert Nichols and Thomas Crompton , were Indicted for assaulting, Aug. 30. the Body of Edward Herring , with a Sword, giving him a mortal Wound, on which the said Herring dyed. Nichols pretended he did not draw his Sword himself, but the Scabbard was drawn from his Sword by another: But setting aside Pretences, upon Evidence sufficient, Nichols and Crompton were found Guilty. The Ordinary told them, that it was a great sin to obstruct the course of Justice, in endeavouring to rescue any man arrested, out of the hands of the Bayliffs; that such a practice brought on fatal Effects, in shedding Innocent Blood; and that to Kill an Officer of Justice in the Execution of his Office was Murder. They expressed much Grief for offending God in the Violation of the Laws of the Nation, providing against such outrageous Attempts, and for all other provocations of God by their evil Courses, which might expose them to the committing of this Crime. So that they hoped, thorow Christ’s mous death, which made satisfaction to God offended Justice, that he would pardon them, and wash away the defilement contracted on their Souls, by shed ding humane Blood, though they did not maliciously design it. In my next visit of them, I told them, That the Heart of Man is very deceitful, and that they were not to rest in, much less to trust to any initial Sorrow for Sin, but to endeavour what lay in them, that they might obtain of God the carrying on of their Convictions to a perfect work of Conversion. Therefore I enquired of them, what grounds they had to believe, that God was reconciled to them in Christ. I allured them, that as the Enmity betwixt him and Sinners is mutual, so he expected that they should be reconciled to him, in casting away their rebellious dispositions, as they desire he should be at peace with them, in pardoning the guilt of their Sins, that the chief Blessing of his Free-grace consisted, in turning them from the love of all Iniquity, that Christ may be formed in their hearts as the hope of glory. This lively hope they could not have, unless they were conformed to the power of his Death and Resurrection, in dying to the indulgence of their Lusts, and in being quickned to the life of Holiness. Upon this they were desirons to be farther directed by me, how they might proceed safely to hope for a blessed Eternity. I told them they must be willing ingenuously and sincerely to declare what their former course of life had been; and that the review of their Sins must be with as bitter a detestation, as they had committed them with delight, that so they might leave some publick Testimony of the truth of their Repentance, because their Crimes had been so Notorious. Hereupon Edwand Linsy , Condemned, for Feloniously deferring the Service of the King, after he had taken Pay, said that he was heartily sorry for his Crime, and all other Sins whereby he had provoked God to leave him to such Disloyalty. I told him that it was a great Crime to withdraw himself from the Service of His Majesty, and that he could not have any pretence for it. But this Disloyalty was founded on the breach of his Vow and Covenant, made to and with Christ at his Baptism: he had not fulfilled that Sacramental Oath, wherein he engaged to forsake the Devil and all his Works, that he might become Christ’s faithful Servant and Soldier to his lifes end. Neither can any man be truly Loyal to his earthly Sovereign, who is not faithfully obedient to his heavenly Father and Almighty Redeemer. Richard Hooker was not so affected and penitent for his Crime as he ought to have been. Samuel Presby was formerly burnt in the hand, yet took no warning and gave but a slender account of any remorse for his Sin. Henry Cornish , late Alderman of London , was Indicted for High-Treason, in conspiring the death of the late King, with other Traytors, to raise a Rebellion in order to subvert the Government, was, upon a full Evidence, brought in Guilty;who is to be executed in Cheapside , facing King street, near Guildball. Also Mrs Gaunt, for harbouring, and assisting several of the Rebels hat went in West, was Convicted of HighTreason, and Executed accordingly at Tyburn . Mrs Elizabeth Gaunt was very morose and obstinate, and would not admit the Ordinary to convince her of her great Crime, nor to pray with her. About Nine of the Clock in the morning, those Prisoners Convicted of High-Treason, were drawn in Sleds, the others in Carts, to the several places of Execution, who seemed very penitent all the way they went, Mr. Ordinary praying with them. After which, they exhorted the Spectators to take warning by their untimely Ends of the Effects of Sin. Then they prayed earnestly by themselves, desiring the People to pray for them, after which they were all Executed. Dated this 23d of October 1685. Samuel smith ; Ordinary . This may be printed, 1685. R.L.S. These are to give Notice to all Persons, That the true Account of the whole Tryals of Henry Conish, John Fernly , William Ring , and Elizabeth Gaunt , at the Sessions held at JusticeHall in the Old-Bayly, pursuant to an Order Granted by the Right Honourable Sir James Sith, Lord Mayor of the City of London, will be Printed and Published by George Croom . London Printed by G.Croom, at t Blue-Ball in Thames-Street over against Baynards Castle . 1685.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF EIGHT MALEFACTORS, VIZ. JOSEPH REDMOND , GEORGE KNIGHT , AND JOHN LAREY , for several Street-Robberies, DAVID OVERTON and JOHN IVES , For several Burglaries, JOHN FAIRBROTHER for robbing a Shop, AND JOHN DIXON for returning from Transportation, Who were executed at Tyburn on Wednesday June 6: AND ALSO OF JOHN TURTLE for Murder, Executed at Tyburn , Monday June 11, 1764. BEING THE SIXTH and SEVENTH Executions in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. WILLIAM BRIDGEN , Esq. LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER IV. for the said Year. LONDON, Printed for M. LEWIS, at the Bible and Dove, in Paternoster-Row, and sold by all Booksellers and News-Carriers. [Price 6d.] THE Ordinary of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the king's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , before the Rt. Hon. William Bridgen , Esq. lord-mayor of the city of London ; the Rt. Hon. William Lord Mansfield , lord chief justice of his majesty's court of king's bench ; the Hon. Sir Sydney-Stafford Smith , Knt. one of the barons of his majesty's court of exchequer ; James Eyre , Esq. recorder , and others of his majesty's justices of oyer and terminer of the city of London, and justices of goal-delivery of Newgate, &c. holden for the said city and county of Middlesex, on Wednesday the 2d, Thursday the 3d, Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and Monday the 7th of May, in the 13th year of his majesty's reign, 13 persons were capitally convicted, and 12 received sentence for the several crimes in their indictments laid, namely, Joseph Redmond , Mary Witts , Michael Sampson , William Smith , David Overton otherwise William Smith , John Boyland otherwise Boylin , John Ives , Richard Grey , John Larey , George Knight , John Fairbrother , and John Dixon . And on Wednesday, May 30, the report of the said malefactors (except William Turner , who died in Newgate the day after his trial) being made to his majesty, by Mr. Recorder, Joseph Redmond , Michael Sampson , David Overton , George Knight , John Ives , John Larey , John Fairbrother , and John Dixon , were ordered for execution the 6th instant. And Mary Witts , William Smith , and Richard Grey , were respited during his majesty's pleasure. And on Monday, June 4, Michael Sampson was added to the number of the respited. After conviction and sentence they were daily visited with prayer and instruction in the usual method; and portions of scripture were chosen, explained and applied to them, as their exigencies or their particular case and behaviour required. Some part of the daily psalms and the second lesson were generally used for this purpose; and in particular on Saturday May 6, Jer. ix. and Matt. iv. ch. were explained. Some days after the book of Proverbs was begun, and several chapters selected for the first lessons on the following days, being well suited to their case. Proper exhortations were occasionally given them, and warning of the intended celebration of the holy communion, which was followed by a regular course of instruction in a due preparation for it, from the 16th of May to the 5th of June, when those of our persuasion who were to suffer death, together with the respited, (except one who turned away from it) were admitted. 1. John Redmond was indicted, for that he, together with James Rockett and Timothy Steward (who were executed on the 28th of March last for this same robbery) in a certain alley and open place near the king's high way, on John Pennington did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life; and taking from his person a metal watch value 3l. 3 metal seals value 12d. a watch brass key value 1d. 3 guineas and 5 shillings in money numbered, his property and against his will, Nov. 20, 1763. The particulars of this robbery were given in my account of his two unhappy companions the last execution but one, and the share the said Joseph Redmond had in the same was proved on the trial by the prosecutor, Lowther the accomplice and evidence, and the other evidences on the former trial; at which time as Redmond was then in custody) he would have been tried, but being ill and unable to be arraigned at the bar, he was continued until the 2d of May, when he was capitally convicted. Joseph Redmond was born in Butcher-Row , East-Smithfield , London , his father was master of a ship in the New-England trade, and was cast away about 12 years since. Being left under the care of his mother, she gave him a tolerable education, and, at the age of ten years, he was bound apprentice to Mr. S - , an apothecary in Fleet-street ; with whom he continued about a year, and then went to sea in the merchant's service for three years, when, being imprest, he served two years more in the navy , till he was discharged. He declared himself to be but 17 years old, though by his appearance he seemed above 20, but this is common with many malefactors, who would be thought younger than they really are, to excite compassion. He was bred to the church of Rome, but at first for a day or two attended our worship, and his behaviour was tolerably decent. When he was urged to a confession of his crime, he pleaded innocence, though very inconsistently, as may be collected not only from his trial, but from his letter to his mother da ted the 1st instant, June, in which he acknowledges his undutifulness to the best of mothers, who, when he committed this fact, did not know he was in town, but thought he was gone a voyage to the East-Indies ; and owns that bad company and loose women brought him to this end. He declares his readiness to die would be as great as to live, if it was not for a poor young creature, not 17 years old, a captain's daughter, which he brought from Bristol with him, and having deluded her, had a child by her, now but 6 months old. But as she is not known in London , hopes she will not be reflected on. He says in the same letter, that he was innocent of the crime, but willing to die for his other sins. In almost the same terms he wrote to his sister, and in very moving words exhorts her to obedience to her mother, and advises her to shun bad company; and recommends to his mother the unhappy young woman he had ruined, who, he says, never hurt him; and if he had taken her advice, he would never have come to this; yet persisting in his innocency of the fact for which he was to die. He wrote also to an uncle and aunt, desiring they would send him some white cloaths to appear in on the morning he was to suffer. But this request doth not appear to have been complied with, though back'd with so prevailing a motive, (as express'd in his letter) that it was his clergyman's advice. 2. David Overton , otherwise William Smith , was indicted for that he on the 10th of April, about the hour of one in the night, the dwelling-house of John White did break and enter, and steal from thence 2 silk cardinals value 20s. 1 cloth cardinal value 16s. 1 wooden tea-chest with 3 tin cannisters, 1 wooden tea-board, 3 silver tea-spoons, and 4s. 6d. in money numbered, the property of the said John, in his dwelling-house. It appeared upon the trial, that he had worked as a journeyman carpenter with Mr. White the prosecutor, and broke into the ground room of his house at Hendon, and stole out the things mentioned in the indictment. He carried the tea-chest, tea-board, and 2 cardinals, to a pawnbroker in Rosemary-lane , and said they belonged to a girl he kept and had taken them from her, when he was gone the man found 3 silver teaspoons and some money in the chest, which gave him some suspicion; and Overton coming in the evening, saying, he had taken a 6s. 9d. for half a guinea of the broker, the broker stopt him and advertised the things. David Overton was about 26 years of age, born of poor honest labouring parents at Calthorpe in Lincolnshire , about 40 miles from Lincoln , and had no friends or relations in town. He was bred a carpenter , and worked at that trade till he inlisted in the first regiment of foot-guards , about 3 years ago, in which he continu ed till the peace, and was then discharged as being under size. He then worked at a carpenter's in Marybone , which master kindly visited him since conviction. He appeared to have imbibed sentiments of religion, and gave very distinct and proper answers to the questions put to him, on the nature and efficacy of the holy sacrament, which he was extreamly desirous of receiving. His behaviour was tractable, open and teachable, and he constantly attended chapel, till disabled by sickness, and even then would be carried there; tho' he denied the fact upon his trial, and said, he bought the things in the street of a strange man, yet he very openly confessed the fact to me, and also that about five years ago, on a Sunday, he broke open a house in his own country, where he was at work, and took out several things; that he had been a very wicked liver, and given to gaming, lewdness and swearing, of which last he said, he had been somewhat reformed. He seemed to be really touched with a sense of his sins, and declared that bad company of both sexes, about St. Giles's , was his ruin, and led him into all manner of vice. During two or three weeks before he suffered death, he was reduced very low, and often delirious through a feverish disorder; but being questioned the last morning, he gave sensible and proper answers to each article of preparation; and when admitted to the holy sacrament, as above, he behaved very devoutly, and read in a book which was held up to him by a gentleman present; in a word, no poor convict could be more tractable or more willing to be informed of his duty. 4 John Ives was indicted (with Richard Gray since respited) for that they on the 24th of March last, about the hour of nine at night, the dwelling-house of George Rice , Esq: did break and enter, and for stealing one pair of pistols value 12s. the property of the said George, and four woollen cloth coats value 40s. five woollen waistcoats value 20s. three linen waistcoats value 15s. and three pair of cloath breeches, the property of W. Thomas; one woollen cloth coat, one woollen cloth waistcoat, one pair of leather breeches, and one man's hat, the property of James Eaton ; one black silk cloak, one linen apron, one silk handkerchief, three linen shifts, three shift-sleeves, and four gowns, the property of Ann Brown , spinster ; one linen pocket, one worsted pocket, two shifts, two aprons, one pair of stays, a cotton handkerchief, a silk handkerchief, three other handkerchiefs, a sattin hat, and a pair of ruffles, the property of Ann Robinson , spinster ; one long-lawn gown, two cotton gowns, one callimanco petticoat, one silk petticoat, four dimity petticoats, twelve linen shifts, three pair of ruffles, three linen aprons, four linen caps, two linen handkerchiefs, one pair of silver buckles, and other things, and one guinea and a half in money, the property of Jane Mitchel , spinster , in the dwelling-house of the said George Rice , Esq. The fact was plainly proved upon this criminal by John Barnes an accomplice, and he even confessed it to the keeper of Wood-street compter, (who had stopt him in going to see some prisoners there) in hopes of becoming an evidence; and on his trial he had nothing to say in his defence, but that there was nothing found upon him. John Ives , aged 27 years, born in London, in the parish of St. Bennet Paul's-Wharf , of honest parents, who bound him apprentice to a printer in Petticoat-lane , but he did not serve his time out, but was turned over to one or more. He very early fell into bad company, about Ludgatehill and Fleet-bridge , and was used to gamble amongst them there. Some of his first pilferings were on his mother; whose money, and even cloaths, he frequently stole; then married a servant girl of his mother's, by whom he had 3 children, and to whom he behaved very ill, and though he owned he could earn 25 or 30s per week, as a press-man, yet the ill company he kept, run him behind hand. In the year 1761, he left his wife and went abroad; on Christmas-day the same year he arrived at Barbadoes , where he engaged to go steward with capt. Fowler, of the Adventure transport, with whom he sailed to Guardaloupe , and thence upon the expedition against Martinico ; where having landed the troops, he went daily on shore with provisions, till having a quarrel with the captain, and Ives being conscious the captain knew all his affairs, and had threatned him, he took the opportunity when he was sent to the camp with 3 days provision of rum, ran away with it and 20 dollars, and entered into the barge of major M'Kellar, chief engineer, at a 11 dollars per month. In this service he stayed a month, till Gen. Moncton hearing he was a printer, wrote for him to come and print for him: Whereupon he went and worked 6 weeks at St. Piers for the general, who paid him 45s per week. But he not thinking this equal to what he got in the barge, where he had the king's provisions, left this, and on May 13, 1762, went for New-York in the King George Brig, and arrived there the 27th. The next Day he engaged to work with Mr. Farley, printer, with whom he worked till Mr. Farley's house was burnt down, and then went to Mr. William Weyman , in Broadstreet , New-York . (In a second letter to his wife he desires her, when she writes, to make no mention what he was when he left England, which plainly contradicts his assertion of having only followed the trade of thieving about 10 months. On the 6th of April, 1763, he arrived at Deptford , in the Amity's Assistance, Robert Jermyn master. His father died the 30th of May following; and on the 15th of June he got received as a fellowship-porter , tho' he sometimes worked as press-man ; but it may be supposed he returned to his old practices; and he used his wife so ill, that she left him in 5 days after his arrival in England, and sent to acquaint him, that she had endeavoured, ever since he had been at home, to fix her affection on him, but found it to be impossible, and therefore resolved never to cohabit with him, and proposed, interchangeably, to give bonds of 100l. penalty to the friends of each other, never to molest one another, and threatened if ever he interrupted or molested her she would swear the peace against him. He then took up the trade of going into houses, and taking whatever he could find, but denied that he ever stopt or robbed any person on the highway, or in the streets, and said that he was unable to return to an honest course of life, for since he had been bound over to appear as an evidence at the Old-Bailey , his character was gone, and no master would employ him. When he was urged to give glory to God and satisfaction to the world, by an open confession of his crimes, he answered, that he owned the fact for which he died, and his guilt in several of the like kind; but said that particular confessions were too much like Popery; and asked, Can words make restitution? To which he was answered, No, but they may give much ease of mind, and much satisfaction to the injured, and that as words had saved his life when admitted an evidence, why might they not be the means to save his soul? Ives had declared several times he would write his life for the good of the printers and his brother trade; but on the 2d of June declared angrily that he had burnt it. This might be occasioned partly by a spirit of resentment and opposition, and partly because he apprehended it contained something unbecoming that profession of penitence which he put on. The following story of a very critical situation he was reduced to, having a rope about his neck in order to be hanged once before, came from his own mouth, after he was in custody for the robbery of Mr. H - n - ll, committed last winter. The occasion was at Martinico , after that island was subdued by the English on terms granted to the French inhabitants, and it was no longer lawful to plunder them, a small party of the English having intelligence of great riches being deposited in the house of a certain old gentleman, set out with a resolution to make a prize of it; in their way they met with Ives, who was carrying some rum where it was ordered, they said to him, "Steward, come with us; we'll shew you where to get money enough." He readily agreed. They all sat down and drank the rum, and then set forward to plunder. They found the house unguarded by any but the old gentleman, who being unable to resist them; they took each of them as much gold, in bags, as they were able to carry. Ives hid his bag in a cask of flour, and headed it up again. Being quickly pursued, detected and taken, their lives were forfeited, but on making restitution of what was found upon them, they were indulged with the favour of casting lots, by which one of the ring-leaders and Ives were allotted to suffer. On the point of execution the adjutant declared he still had power to save one of them, and gave the preference to Ives, who was unhappily reserved for a more public and exemplary fate at the metropolis of the empire. 'Tis probable Ives drew some hope and consolation from the recital of this story in the hearing of his prosecutor, whilst he was in a coach carrying him to gaol, under his pressing calamity of being a prisoner for the capital crime of burglary, flattering himself that as he was so favoured in that deliverance so he might be again and again, though he went on still in his wickedness. It is true he did escape once more from the near prospect of death, but he did not yet learn to beware of abused patience and mercy. Let us now be permitted to anticipate another of his confessions made on the morning of execution, tho' not to the proper officer. He was asked by Mr. M - les, one who was requested to put this question to him, "Jack, did you rob the house of Mr. R - g - rs, at St. Peter'shill ?" "Yes, said he, I did it myself; no one was with me. I was an honest thief then, just beginning. I took only 5l. in money, a few silver spoons, and other trifles, but did not touch a large quantity of plate, linen, &c. of value, that lay in my way." The gentleman who desired this question to be asked for his own satisfaction, on receiving this answer, confirmed the truth of it, saying, the case was so; adding that the 5l. then stolen was Christmas-box money belonging to his apprentice or servants which lay in the way; and that the thief must have got in thro' a neighbouring house then repairing. It must be owned this readiness in Ives to give this kind of satisfaction (the best in his power) to the injured, was conformable to that advice so often inculcated to criminals, but their pride and perverseness will not always suffer them to follow it. When taken and examined for this last fact laid in the indictment, he strongly insisted on his innocence ever since his last escape, till he was told by Mr M - n we can prove you have been at it again; upon which a certain Jew being produced he dropt that plea, shook his hand at him, and cursed him, as if dreading the force and effect of his evidence. It is affirmed that he boasted to his confidents, he had made an 100l. in his way since he was last at liberty. I was also well informed he was under no necessity to return to stealing through want, as he often pretended, a means being pointed out to him of getting honest bread, by one of his best friends, but the power of evil habits and company prevailed over all better considerations, as he confessed with his last breath at the place of execution. 4. John Larey was indicted for that he on the king's highway on David Ross did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and violently taking from his person 1 pair of silver-buckles value 10s. one pair of leather shoes value 2s. 1 hat covered with oil-skin value 2s. one peruke value 5s. and 2 guineas, the property of the said David, April 9. John Larey aged about 36 years, born in the county of Cork , in Ireland , of poor parents, who brought him up to labouring work till about 9 years since, when he went to sea in the merchant's service , and sailed for three years out of Liverpool and Cork to Jamaica , and on the trucking trade to the Spanish main, but was prest into the king's service , and assisted at the taking of the Havanna, for which he had prize-money due, besides 8l. wages. The above was the first fact he was charged with, and this he denied, telling both to me and to his fellow-convicts, that he never took any thing from any man, but in war from the enemy. As he was a Roman Catholic he very rarely attended our way of worship or instruction, but seemed very patient and resigned. 5. George Knight was indicted for that he on Thomas Lawson , on the king's-highway , did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and taking from his person one silver stock-buckle value 1s. 6d. one linen stock value 3d. and a pair of metal shoe-buckles value 1d. the property of the said Thomas, and against his will, March 12. George Knight , aged about 26 years, was born in Dublin , and put apprentice to a coach-harness-buckle maker , in which business he kept a shop in Dublin , till by losses in trade and his own misconduct he failed, and then entered on board one of the king's tenders, and continued till he was discharged from his majesty's ship Southampton about a year ago, since which time he was waiter at a tavern at Guildford in Surry , and also at Windsor . When convicted he said it was then in vain to deny his guilt, but though he owned the commission of some trivial thefts, yet he declared this was the first fact of consequence, and indeed we do not hear of his ever being brought before any magistrate till he was taken up for the above fact. He was bred to the church of England, and when I lent him a bible and prayer-book he took every opportunity of reading to his ignorant fellow-convicts, which he did with an even, distinct voice. For about a week before his execution he was much afflicted with an ague, caused partly by distress and short supplies of sustenance, as he had few relations or friends in England to assist him. After his confession he declared he found his mind lighter and eased of that load of guilt which before lay so heavy on him, and to the last seemed calm, patient, humble, and resigned, acknowledging the justice of his sentence. 6. John Fairbrother was indicted for stealing 3 silver watches value 3l. 10 gold rings value 3l. and 3 pair of silver buckles, the property of Thomas Ellis , February 28. John Fairbrother , aged 28, born in Dublin of reputable parents, and bred a white-smith , which business he followed for some time, till, being of a roving disposition, he entered on board the Old Noll privateer , of Liverpool , but about four years and a half ago he was prest into the Augusta, a 60 gun ship, and was on board her at the taking the rich prizes in the West-Indies . When the ship came home, as he was a prest man, he was put on board the Royal-Ann guard ship, at Spithead, and from her he was turned over to the Edgar, and was at the taking of the Havanna. On his return being paid his Edgar's wages, he remained in London , so long expecting the Havanna prize-money and his wages for the Augusta (which he said he had never received, except about two months) that his money being spent, this delay betrayed him to want and ruin, and meer necessity urged him to the commission of the above crimes, which he solemnly declared to be his first fact, and that he had no accomplices. The account he gave of the theft was, that he went into the pawn-broker's shop in the morning to pawn a handkerchief to raise a few pence for his breakfast, but seeing an opportunity, by no one's being in the shop, of stealing the watches, rings, &c. his extreme necessity, urged him and the devil put it into his head to take them, which he did and was taken in the fact. But it may be remarked that this account did not agree with what was proved on the trial; being told this, he answered, it is true he did endeavour to escape, but that he gave back the things very readily. 7. John Dixon was indicted for returning from transportation before the expiration of his time. John Dixon , otherwise M' Lauchlin , aged about 30, born in Dublin , and served his time to a silk weaver ; he would not confess the steps which led to his former sentence of trans portation, and denied his being the same person till the last morning, when he confessed it and bewailed his folly for returning back. He had been bred a Roman Catholick, yet for some days after receiving his sentence he resolved to adhere to the church of England, but on a visit from his priest soon fell off to a Romish opinion, yet sometimes joined in our prayers to the last. This convict also said he was at the taking of the Havanna. Morning of Execution. ENtering the Press-yard, they were found seriously employed in reading and praying. Being saluted and severally asked of their welfare, Ives said he was well and hearty, and appeared calm and chearful. Knight being ill of an ague-fit, now upon him, was dispirited; as also Overton, who was extreamly weak; but being very desirous to join in the offices on this last precious opportunity, was helped up to chapel. Fairbrother was chearful and composed. (Three of the respited criminals joined with them in prayers and the communion, but Gray withdrew from the latter, saying, when spoke to, that "he did not intend to communicate though he had not been respited." Two clergymen and another were present, and saw the convicts behave with humility, resignation and devotion. After a word of exhortation they went down, had their irons knocked off, were pinioned and put into 3 carts, viz. 3 in the first, and 2 in each of the 2d and 3d. All of which were hung in black, and two coffins placed in the front of one of them. Their apparent composure and disposition to pray when put in the several carts was much interrupted by the noise of the multitude, and some of their acquaintance taking leave of them. They got to the place of execution about a quarter after 10, and took up near half an hour to be moved all into one cart and tied up. Being then visited for the last office, they declared themselves composed and resigned. Redmond, being asked, refused to join with us in prayer, but stood back and read his own book; while Larey and Dixon joined with us, the latter holding one of our books in his hand. There was a vast croud all around to a considerable distance, who, at the request of the prisoners, joined in our prayers. At a proper pause Ives spoke and warned the people "to beware of the company of lewd women," which he repeated twice, adding, "for that brought me to ruin." "I was here, said he, at the last execution, as free as any one of you, and little thought of this my unhappy fate. God grant you all more grace than I have had." Redmond and Larey declared their innocence of the facts they died for. Larey said, he went out to call the watch to put an end to a quarrel which happened in the house where he was drinking. The rest were silent as to the people, but prayed earnestly, as did Ives and Dixon. Ives having a hint given him that Mr. H - nw - ll, one of his former prosecutors, was in a coach at hand, lifted both his hands, bowed and begged his forgiveness, which was freely granted; though he had neglected a better opportunity of doing the same in the press-yard the same morning, when that gentleman stood in his way for that very purpose; when instead of asking his pardon he said sullenly and without reflexion, "Now you have got your end. After the final blessing they returned their thanks, and a hearty blessing for the good offices done them, of which they expressed a lively sense. We parted: and they suffered their sentence. 8. John Turtle was indicted for the wilful murder of Joseph Chambers , on the 8th day of May last, in the parish St. Dunstan Stebunheath , otherwise Stepney , by striking and stabbing him with a certain knife which he in his right hand had and held, on the left side of the belly below the navel, giving him one mortal wound, in breadth one inch, and in depth one inch, of which said mortal wound, the said Joseph, on the said 8th of May, as well as at the parish aforesaid, as also at the parish of St. Mary Matfellon alias White-chapel , did languish, and on the said 8th of May, at the parish of St. Mary, White-chapel , of the mortal wound aforesaid, died. This indictment against the said prisoner being proved to the full satisfaction of the court and jury, he was found guilty on Friday June the 8th, being the second day of the sessions, and proceedings, on the King's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and gaol delivery for the city of London and county of Middlesex, held at Justice-hall in the Old-Bailey , before the Rt. Hon. William Bridgen , Esq. lord mayor ; Mr. baron Adams, Mr. justice Wilmot, Jame Eyre , Esq. recorder , and others of his majesty's justices; and forthwith received sentence to suffer death, on Monday June the 11th, at the usual place of execution, and then to be anatomized at Surgeon'shall. The deceased had several stabs and wounds, beside that laid in the indictment, at which his bowels issued out as much as would fill a hat. The constable, William Martin , deposed he saw another wound on his right side near his breast, and a third on his left thigh; the surgeon, Mr. Bcehenoe, who dressed and took care of him at the London hospital, deposed, there were five wounds about him, two on his right side and one one each thigh, beside the principal one on the left side of his belly, where his bowels were coming out, and the gut cut almost across. From the repeated positive evidence of the deceased, and the concurrent testimony of 5 or 6 other witnesses, there can be no doubt but the prisoner, and he only, gave those wounds, and was the murderer. There needed not, though there might have been more witnesses. The prisoner persisted to deny it very inconsistently, till word was brought to the justices at Whitechapel , while he was under their examination, that Chambers was actually dead. The prisoner then said, "I do not care if I was hanged immediately;" and by the persuasion of the constable to an open confession, said, "He would do all he could to make his peace with God." Thomas Isherwood deposed, that he heard justice Pell examine the prisoner, and saw him sign his confession. Now could it be expected after this, that this poor wretched criminal should relapse into a hardened liar as well as a murderer? if that evil-one, who was a murderer from the beginning, had not too much power over him, to deny his guilt without the least prospect of saving his credit, his character, or his life, is a degree of infatuation scarce to be credited; and yet such was his behaviour. No notice was given me that there was such a prisoner in the gaol, till after his conviction, nor did he ever desire to be brought to me (though daily at hand) for direction, advice, or assistance before his trial and sentence; otherwise he might have been brought to a better disposition. He was by trade a woman's Shoe-maker , about 60 years of age, an Englishman by birth, rather small of stature and size. The deceased was a lusty tallish man, a Rope-maker in that parish. They were scarce known to each other, but seem to have met accidentally at the prisoner's door, between 11 and 12 at night; and there appears to be little or no cause for this fatal quarrel, but that Turtle was much in liquor (in which case he was known to be as remarkably vexatious, as, it is said, he was quiet and inoffensive when sober). It is also believed he was inflamed with jealousy about a woman who lived with him as a wife, with whom he had got it in his head, the deceased was or would be too familiar, and therefore demanded a pot of beer from him, about which the quarrel began. Quickly after conviction he was visited, on Friday June the 8th, for better than half an hour, and again on Saturday before noon, and three times on Sunday, but still continued to deny the fact, answering to every motive that could be urged, "Sure you would not have me confess a lie!" and that he could not charge himself with having committed this crime. To palliate which, he told this story, That Chambers (whom he scarce knew by sight) wanted to intrude upon him as a lodger for that night, which Turtle refused saying, I am but a poor man, with one room, and have scarce a lodging for myself. On which Chambers struck him with his fist on the temple and knocked him down, so that he stumbled over the step of the door and broke his shin, of which he shewed me the scar, and also tore the skin off his knuckles, which, said he, are now healed, being five weeks ago, but pointed out the scars still remaining on them. Thus far he confessed; but when asked, what did you then? he pretended that being stunned and left on the ground with the blow, the deceased walked off and was absent near half an hour, and when he returned, cried out, he was stabbed. But who could stab him? that the convict would not pretend to answer, affecting to be very scrupulous and cautious of charging the fact on any other person by name, but supposed in his absence he had met with his match. Well! but did he not lay it to your charge from first to last, and this on oath before a magistrate? Oh, said he, he might be delirious. But did not all the witnesses prove the same on your trial? "That, he said, was nothing but spite and malice, and he knew the reason of it; insinuating as if there was a young woman who could prove otherwise: but they would let none come to the trial, except such as were of their own way of thinking." In this inconsistent and incredible way of excusing himself he persisted to the last, with many other falsehoods, asking, Would you have me charge myself with what I never did? adding, that he was easy in his mind and conscience, and clear of any such guilt; that he had no knife, nor was any knife found upon him or near him; nor could he get into his room to get a knife, being locked out by his wife. But beside that the contrary to all this is proved on the trial, it is well known in his neighbourhood, that the cries of Chambers, as soon as the fact was done, brought the witnesses, Roaper and his wife, Mrs. Israel, Mr. Martin, and the watch, about him, saying to them, "I am stabbed; my guts are coming out, &c." and to Turtle (who was immediately secured, and beside whom no one else was near him when then the fact was done) "You rogue, you villain, you have stabbed me; I am a dead man;" which he often repeated. Turtle, being secured till examined next morning before justice Pell, then chairman of the committee at the London-Hospital, in the presence of Chambers then lying ill of his wounds, (but observed to be quite sensible and intelligent) when the prisoner being set before the wounded and dying man, he swore positively to him; he owned indeed that he had struck him first, and then Turtle went in for a knife, with which he stabbed him in 4 or 5 places. The justice then asked Chambers, Can you forgive this man? Chambers hesitated, saying with some emotion, "forgive him!" turning away his face, while the justice said to Turtle, do go over to him and ask his pardon; he muttered somewhat, as if reluctant; but the justice urging, Do, go to him, it will be better for you hereafter, Turtle went and begged his pardon; on which Chambers put out his hand, but did not or could not speak. This needs no comment to shew that it admits the accusation to be true on the part of both accuser and accused, however obstinately the latter denied it after conviction. And yet when he was prayed for as a murderer he did not interrupt nor object to it, only said he was never a very wicked man or a hardened sinner under which character he now was prayed for; he said, had he been really guilty of the fact, he never would have stood out in the denial of it for two hours after the fact. He owned indeed that the woman who lived with him as a wife was not married to him, but they lived together as if married. He would not own he had any jealousy of her, though this be strongly asserted by his neighbours who saw him in liquor that same night, and also much enraged, that he was for sometime locked out of his room by this woman; though it is said, she was only sitting on the stairs to avoid his usual abuse of her when in liquor. On questioning him about his past life, he told me, he had been an occasional communicant about nine years ago but never since, and seemed not earnestly to desire to be admitted to it now, nor would he prepare himself, but waved it rather than confess his notorious crime. He said he had been in the marines , and was draughted for Germany in the late War Morning of Execution. When visited, he was found weak and faint with long fasting, sitting on a form supported by his hand leaning on a table. Being saluted with peace, he answered, He hoped he should have peace. Being asked whether he would now confess his crime of murder, for which he is to suffer? he answered, He could say no more than he had told me yesterday, and that he was scarce able to speak, therefore desired to be asked no more questions; said he did not doubt but God would be his friend, "for that he had laboured with him in prayer 8 hours last night, and hoped he had prevailed." He was asked whether he believed all the articles of the christian faith? instead of a direct answer he said, he was bred a christian. Again, whether he believed the forgiveness of sins through the merits of Jesus Christ; and that there is no forgiveness without repentance? He answered, he had done all in his power to repent, and hoped he had repented, and did not much fear but he should find mercy. He consented to attend to some proper prayers, but said he was too weak either to go up to chapel, or receive the holy communion, or kneel or stand, but kept in the same posture of leaning on a table. Being desired to forgive and pray for all the world, especially his prosecutors, he consented, and said he had forgiven them five hours ago. He still expressly denied the murder before several witnesses, and yet expressed his hope of mercy. He was again warned against presumptuous hardness of heart, the crafts, assaults and delusions of the enemy of his salvation, in like manner as he was yesterday and the preceeding days more fully. But he still denied the fact, and said he had no knife. He now grew rather impatient, and expressed a longing desire to pay the debt of his life (so he expressed it) and for the present to be refreshed with a little wine. He was now reminded to think nothing of what he could suffer at present compared to what the tormented sinner must endure, like him who in the flames cried out for one drop of water to cool his tongue. He answered, "he did not complain though they refused him what he desired." A book being offered him, he refused it, saying, he could not see to read on the way through faintness. A person who charitably intended to accompany him, took the book; but when he began to represent to him how terrible it must be to go out of the world unprepared and impenitent, Turtle told him, if he had nothing else to talk of, he might go about his business. And so he left him. He was put into the cart about eight, and got to the place about nine, where he seemed still more faint and desirous to die speedily. Here he was again desired to consider whether by his being in liquor and the heat of passion, he might not know, or not remember what he did? but he said, he was not so much in liquor as not to know well what he was doing. He was further asked, whether he was easy in his mind? He made a motion to his breast to express he was so, and spoke it as well as his weakness would permit. Whether his conscience was clear and free from the guilt of this murder, for which he was now to suffer? He answered, It is; adding he had told all he knew of it, that the man went away from him after he had beat him down, and stayed away half an hour, in the same story as yesterday; that "he would say no other, if he to live an hundred years." He declared forgave all, and particularly the executioner, and kissed his hand; he prayed for and blessed me for what I had done for him. He consented to desire the people to pray for him, and I told him I must pray for him as guilty of this crime; he said, "he could not help that." Though impatient to die, he consented that I should repeat the belief to him, and then being particularly asked, he said, "All this I stedfastly believe." On his pressing me to hasten, I asked him whether he thought that death would put an utter end to his being? He said, " he trusted in God that he would take care of him." Prayers were shortened at his request, and on account of his faintness and want of spirit to attend. Being dismissed with prayers and blessings, he got ready to suffer. He appeared in tears just before he went off. This all the account given by me, STEPHEN ROE , ORDINARY of Newgate .

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confession, and Last Speech of Andrew Baynes , who was Executed at TYBURN on Wednesday the 8th Day of AUGUST, 1711. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday the 4th, Thursday the 5th, and Friday the 6th of July last past, Six Perons that were found Guilty of several Capital Crimes, did receive Sentence of Death, which was accordingly executed upon one of them, who (with another condemn'd in the Sessions before) suffer'd on the 18th of the same Month. As for the rest, they were respited at that time. And among them there were two, whose Reprieves were limited, viz. the one to this Day, and the other to the 11th instant. As it is my Custom to preach two Sermons in the Chapel of Newgate, every Lord's Day through the whole Year; so (during the long time of their lying under this Condemnation) they had the Opportunity to hear many, by which their Souls might have been benefited, had they been sensible of their approaching Death; but the mischief in these Cases is, That generally speaking, the more time is allow'd such Persons to prepare for Death, the more their Thoughts are intent upon the putting it off from them; making it their chief, if not their only Business, to be contriving Ways and Means to save their Lives here, instead of improving their Time and all the Instructions and Exhortations given them, towards their obtaining of a better Life elsewhere. Those Instructions and Exhortations I renew'd and reenforc'd, and that the more constantly upon the greater Opportunity I had lately given me of doing it with some probability of Success therein, by an Order that came from above, That they must expect no further Reprieve. Then it was, that I found the Passages more open to convey into their Minds, and their Hearts become softer and fitter to receive, the Impression of those good Things which I offer'd them and laid before them out of the Book of God, having them brought up to Prayer in the Chapel twice every day, that I might more conveniently (both for my self and them) attend upon my great Care of their Souls. And to that End, on the last Lord's Day, the 5th instant, I preach'd to them upon particular Texts, suitable to the important Work then before us, which was for me to teach them, and for them to learn, How to return to God by Faith and Repentance, and prepare themselves for another World. So, my Text in the Morning was this; Isa. ch. 55. v. 6 & 7. Seek ye the Lord, while He may be found; Call ye upon Him, while He is near. Let the Wicked for sake his Way, and the Unrighteous Man his Thoughts; and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have Mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly Pardon. These Words I first paraphras'd at large, and then did from them take occasion to press the Duty of Repentance, upon my Auditory in general, and the Condemn'd in particular; shewing them, 1st. The indispensable Necessity of Repentance. 2dly. How it ought to be performed. 3dly. The desperate hazard which Sinners run, by their neglect of it. 4thly, and lastly, The great and unspeakable Benefits they shall receive, both in this World, and in the next, who in due time and in good earnest, shall have apply'd themselves to the discharge of this most important Duty. I distinctly spoke to each of these Particulars, and concluded the whole with proper and suitable Exhortations to all my Hearers, especially those under my more immediate Cure. And again in the Afternoon I preached upon Deut. 32. 29. Oh! that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their LATTER END. From which Words (first explain'd in general, with their Context) I laid before them these following Considerations. I. That Man's Life is but short, tho' it were not cut off (as it often is) by some one accidental stroke or other; but did extend to the utmost Natural Period and Limit, to which it can possibly attain. II. That upon this account, every Man should be so wise, as to take continual Notice of his continual Drawing nearer and nearer to his Latter End; i. e. to his Death in this World, and to his Judgment in the next. III. and lastly, That if it be (as it really is) the greatest Concern, which all Men can have in this Mortal State, to be continually looking and preparing for their Death and Judgment, at any Age or Time of their Life here, it certainly imports them, in a more especial and urgent manner to make this necessary Preparation without delay, who are visibly come towards the End of their Days in this World, and have so much to do to provide for their Everlasting State in the World to come. These I explain'd and apply'd; and endeavour'd to make them all (and particularly the Condemned) sensible of the great importance it was for them to attend (and act according) to the Advice in the Text; i. e. To be so wise, as to consider in due time, That they must die very soon, and, That Death would make a mighty Change in their Condition, either to the better or to the worse, both unspeakably and eternally. On this Subject (chiefly) I entertain'd them in all my daily Discourses to them, that being once made thoroughly sensible of their approaching Death, they might in good earnest apply themselves to a due and happy Preparation for it. In my private Conferences with Andrew Baynes , who is the sad Occasion of this melancholy Paper, I receiv'd from him the following Account. This Andrew Baynes was condemn'd for assaulting and robbing Mr. John Storer , upon the Queen's Highway between London and Islington ; taking from him two Gold-Rings, some Money, and other Things, on the 22d day of May last past. He readily own'd the Fact and the Justice of his Sentence, and also acknowledg'd, That he had deserved Death long before. He said, That he was about 27 years of age, born at Old Sandford near Saffron Waldren in Essex : That he had been Apprentice to one Vintner in London , and a Drawer to another: That afterwards he had served some Merchants in the Capacity of a Butler : That he had kept two Publick-houses , viz. one that was a Victualling-house in Thames-street , and another, viz. the Sign of the Bear and Ragged-Staff , (a Tavern and Inn) at Lambeth : And, That he was at that time endeavouring to get his Livelihood in an honest way; but meeting with some Disappointments in his Affairs, and falling into bad Company, he was drawn away and allured to the Commission of several Thefts, which at first he could not have thought he should ever have come to be guilty of. I putting him in mind of his having once received Sentence of Death, viz. on the 10th of March 1708-9, for breaking open the House of Mrs. Elizabeth Copley at Stepney , and taking thence two Gold-Chains and other Goods, to the value of above 30 l. on the 19th of January before; he at first deny'd, but at last confess'd, he was guilty of it; and, that he was the only Person (besides the Receiver of those stoln Goods) concern'd in that Fact. Then I mention'd to him another of a later Date, and that was the great Robbery committed by him and others in Octob. 1709, in the House of the Right Honourable the Earl of Westmorland, for which he had also received Sentence of Death the 14th of January following, and one of his Accomplices therein had justice done him for it about that time, viz. the 16th of Dec. 1709. Here he readily acknowledg'd his Guilt, and likewise the Justice of that his Sentence; which was not executed upon him, by reason of his obtaining then a gracious Reprieve, and some time after a Pardon; and that was upon condition, That he should within 6 Months from that time transport himself into some Parts beyond the Seas: Which as he did not; but remained all the while in England , so he was press'd into the QUEEN's Service , and carry'd to Gaunt in Flanders , from whence he deserted, and return'd hither, and to his vicious and wicked Practices; having, since that time of his Return, committed the Fact for which he is now to die, and about 8 others, which he call'd small Robberies; tho' one of them was of no less than 32 Guineas, which he and two such other Persons with him (who cheated him of his Share) took from a Gentleman that was then upon going beyond the Seas, whom they met and assaulted near Holloway , about 15 or 16 Weeks ago; the Gentleman being on Horseback, and they three on Foot. He said, he had since his Confinement and Condemnation endeavour'd to make, and in some Cases had effectually made, Reparation to most of the Persons injured by him & his wicked Associates; being made sensible, that this was absolutely necessary for him to do, in order to his obtaining, not only their Pardon, whom he had injur'd; but God's Pardon also, who had been greatly dishonoured by his wicked and loose Life, that had of late years been attended with all manner of Lewdness and Debauchery; for which he now felt a Grief and Bitterness of Soul, much superiour to all the Pleasure he formerly had in his Sins. At the Place of Execution, to which he was carry'd from Newgate in a Cart this Day, I attended him for the last time. I pray'd by him, and gave him such Exhortations, as I usually do in the like Cases. I made him rehearse the Apostles Creed, and sung some Penitential Psalms with him. I pray'd again, and finally having recommended him to God's Mercy, I withdrew, and left him to his private Devotions, for which he had some time allow'd him. He spoke a few Words to the People there to this purpose, viz. That he wish'd they would pray for him, and take Warning by him, who by his Extravagances and Sins, had brought himself to this shameful End. He advis'd them to be wiser than he had been, and live another Life than he had done, that they might not come to such a sad and untimely Death, &c. Some time after this, the Cart drew away, and he was turned off; expiring with these and the like Ejaculatory Expressions in his Mouth: Lord have mercy upon me a vile Sinner! Lord I repent! Lord forgive! Lord, receive me. Open me the Gates of Heaven! Lord, let me enter in! Lord receive my Soul. Lord JESUS, receive my Spirit! &c. In these Prayers he shew'd great earnestness and fervor of Spirit, and spoke (as it appear'd) from his Heart. 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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn, on Wednesday the 22d of September, 1714. AT the General Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-bailey, on Wednesday the 8th, Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, and Saturday the 11th of September 1714, Ten Persons, viz. Eight Men and Two Women, that were Try'd for, and brought in Guilty of diverse Captital Crimes, did accordingly receive Sentence of Death. But of these Ten Persons, One of the Women being found Pregnant, and Two of the Men having obtain'd a gracious Reprieve (which it highly imports them duly to improve) the rest are now order'd for Execution. While they were under this twofold melancholy State of Guilt and Condemnation, I constantly visited them, and had them, twice every day (save one Afternoon) brought up to the Chapel of Newgate, where I pray'd with them, read and expounded the Word of GOD to them giving them out of it such Instructions and Animadversions as were proper for them, in order to their making a due Preparation for their approaching Death and Judgment, that by a lively Faith and sincere Repentance, wrought in them by the Divine Spirit, and their devout Attention to that Sacred Word, they might obtain Mercy, Pardon, and Salvation, thro' Jesus Christ, the Redeeemer of all them that truly Believe and Repent. On the Lord's Day, the 12th instant, I preach'd to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon these WORDS of GOD, Exod. XX. 13. Thou shalt not kill. Which Words I chose to discourse upon, because of two Murderers that were then under Condemnation; And having first explain'd them in general, I then spoke to these distinct Points, arising from them, in particular. I. The Heinous Nature of the Sin of Murder, with some of the most common Gradations leading to it, and the dismal Effects attending it. II. The Severe Punishment due to it, which in this World is unpardonable, as the Offence is irreparable. III. and lastly, The High Degree of Penitence, the Person guilty of such a High Crime, ought to endeavour to stir up himself to; crying bitterly with David in the 51st Psalm, at the 14th Verse; Deliver me from Bloodguiltiness, O God! These were the Points I largely treated of, on that Lord's Day. And on the next Lord's Day, which follow'd, i. e. the 19th instant, I preach'd to them, viz. In the Morning, upon Eccl. XI. the latter part of the 9th Verse; the Words being these - But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgment. From which Words I shew'd these Five Things, viz. I. That there is a Judgment to come. II. That every Man shall be brought to that Judgment; which will be very strict and very severe against Obstinate and Impenitent Sinners. III. That it is GOD, the great Judge of all the World, who will bring Men to Judgment. IV. That the Matter of that Judgment, will be the Ways of Men's Hearts: Which implies their Thoughts, Words, and Actions. V. and lastly, That all this is most certain and evident from this positive Expression in the Text, Know thou: For here we may observe, Solomon does not say, Thou mayst Think; or, Thou mayst Suppose, or Believe; but KNOW; Know thou, that for all these Things [i. e. for thy evil Thoughts, wicked Words, and sinful Actions] GOD will bring thee into Judgment. In the Afternoon I preach'd upon Eccles. ix. 10. Whatsoever thy Hand findeth to do, do it with all thy Might; for there is no Work, nor Knowledge, nor Wisdom in the Grave, whither thou goest. Here I shew'd, That the Argument us'd by Solomon in the Text, to perswade Men not to slip, but presently take hold of the Opportunity they have in this Life to prepare for the next, in performing whatever they ought to do before they die, is this; That after Death there is nothing to be done that can any ways be available to their Good. To enforce this Truth, and press and inculcate it upon my Auditory, I did, with the wisest of Kings in this Book of Ecclesiastes, desire them seriously to reflect upon the Vanity of this present Life; and herein consider, I. The Shortness of it, and the Troubles attending it. II. The Eternity which is to follow. And, III. and lastly, The Great Work we have to do, before our short time in this World be expir'd, in order to our avoiding the Misery, and obtaining the Happiness of the World to come. Having enlarg'd upon all these Heads, I concluded both my Mornings and Afternoons Discourses with particular Exhortations and Admonitions to the Persons under Condemnation, whom I earnestly advis'd, and press'd by proper Arguments, seriously to consider of, and prepare for, their approaching great Change. And this was the great Subject I mostly treated of, and daily entertain'd them with, that I might (if possible) make them fit for a better Life, who had miserably forfeited the Privilege of continuing longer in this. In my private Examinations of them, they gave me the respective Accounts of themselves, which (with my own particular Observations of them, and occasional Advice to them) do here follow, viz. I. James Neale , alias John Cobb , Condemn'd for Counterfeiting the current Coin of this Kingdom. He said, he was 28 Years of age, born in Northamptonshire , at a Place call'd Helmedon , near Oxford ; and, That he had liv'd above 12 Years in and about London , where he learnt (and that chiefly by Books) and practised the Art of Chymistry ; in which he had made some useful Discovery, but for want of Money and Credit, he could not carry it on. And being thus under great Straits, he was, by some Persons he became acquainted with, who us'd to put off false Money, easily perswaded to try his Skill upon Coining, promising, that they would assist him therein, which they did; but he said, he had not practis'd it above 20 months; and now was very sensible of the Heinousness of his Crime, considering (which he did not before) the Universality of the Mischief occasion'd by it. He said, that (this Crime excepted) he could not charge himself with any other Sins than were common to Human Frailty; which he nevertheless very much bewail'd, and earnestly begg'd Pardon for; as he did in a special manner for this publick Injury he had committed; adding, That his Design was, to have quitted this wicked Trade, and return'd to an honest way of living, after he had gotten a little Money, whereby he might have set himself at work on what was lawful, either in Chymistry or Watch-making , to which latter he was brought up. 2. John Hull , alias Barker , which latter was his right Name, as being his own Father's, and the other his Father-in-Law's, by which he was often call'd: And this, he said, was the reason he had two Names. He was condemn'd with the aforesaid James Neale , for Counterfeiting the current Coin of this Kingdom; which (as he told me) his Poverty (together with the Perswasion of others) had brought him to the commission of. He said, he was 42 Years of age, born at Colchester in Essex , where he serv'd an Apprentiship of Seven Years with a Bake r, and then came up to London , and was a Journey man to several Bakers alternately, at White-chapel , and other Places in and near this City: That afterwards he went to Dublin in Ireland , and there having work'd with a Baker for two Years, return'd to London , and set up for himself at Limehouse . He own'd he had liv'd a wicked Life, being addicted to the foul Sin of Lewdness, and other wilful Sins, but of late years had in a great measure left them off; and that tho' he fell into this Crime of Coining, yet he did not intend to continue long in the Practice of it. Here I observ'd to him, (as I likewise did to the other) that in this appear'd the Devil's Artifice, who putting him upon a wicked Fact, in hopes of repenting, knew that when he was once engaged in't, he would find more Difficulty to get out of it, than it would have been at first for him to have kept himself from meddling with it. 3. Henry Plunket , condemn'd for a barbarous Murder he had committed upon the Person of Mr. Jean le Brun , in English John Brown , by cutting his Throat with a Razour, on the 30th of August last. He said, he was just 20 Years of age on the 3d Day of July last; That he was born at Saar-Louis in the Dutchy of Lorrain , a Place under the Dominion of the King of France; That for the most part of his Life he had been in the French Service in Italy, Germany, and Flanders; and, That when but ten Years of age, he had a Lieutenant's Com mission, under the Command of his Father Colonel Plunket, an Irish Gentleman, and a Relation of Father Plunket's, Primate of Ireland, (as he call'd him) who came to an Untimely End here in the Year 1679. As for himself, he said, That tho' he was made an Officer so young, (and therefore came to that Post of a Lieutenant more by Favour than Merit) yet, as he grew up, he shew'd himself worthy of it; for by his undaunted Courage he always faced, and never turn'd his Back to his Enemy. And so he would have gone on with a further Account of his Valiant Exploits, but I put a stop to it, by telling him, That the Consideration of those deserved Actions of his, would not in this Case have stood him in any stead, even with the King of France, in whose Service he was then engag'd, much less here in England, where such his Warlike Feats were unknown and useless: And besides, That as he own'd to me he was forc'd to fly out of the French Dominions for killing a Gentleman in a Duel there, so he could not with any colour of Reason expect that such a base Murder as he had committed here, and of which he was fairly convicted, should go unpunish'd. Here I endeavour'd to make him sensible of the greatness of his Offence, that he might duly repent of it, and so obtain God's Mercy; but he deny'd the Fact, and only own'd himself in general guilty of many Irregularities thro' the whole Course of his Life, for which he begg'd Pardon of God, and of those he had offended; but he would say no more as to the confessing in particular the Sins his Conscience was loaded with; telling me, that as he was a Roman Catholick , so he did not think fit to open his Mind to me, but he would do it to a Father-Confessor of his own Religion, who would absolve him. Upon which I observ'd to him, that he seem'd to be more concern'd for, and depend more upon, his Priest's Absolution, than the to following the Sound Advice I gave him, of Praying to God for Grace to repent of all his Sins, in such a manner, as that his Repentance might be sincere, and effectual to Salvation, thro' the alone Merits of Jesus Christ. After I had thus spoken to him, he own'd to me, That he was Guilty, and justly Condemn'd: And would say no more. 4. Joyce Hodgkis , condemn'd for a Murder by her committed on the 18th of August last, upon the Person of John Hodgkis her Husband, who was a Shoemaker by Trade. She said, she was about 42 Years of age, born in Staffordshire , but from her Youth brought up in the Parish of Shadwell , and thence remov'd to Limehouse , about 15 Years since, where she was married to the said John Hodgkis , who prov'd a very cruel Husband to her all the time she was his Wife, which was Fourteen Years. When I first examin'd her, before her Condemnation, about this barbarous Fact she was committed for, she deny'd it: And in that her Denial she persisted for a great while after she had received Sentence of Death; but at last she confess'd it, saying, That in her Passion she gave him the Wound he dy'd of, bu did not design to have killed him: And now she was made sensible, that tho' her Husband was such a wicked Person as she had represented him, who dealt very ill with her, in using her most unmercifully, yet she ought not to have taken his Life away for that, but have endeavour'd by some proper Means (as having the Minister of their Parish, or some other serious Person, to discourse him) to bring him to a better Temper. This she acknowledg'd was a Fault in her, that she did not use such a Method, but instead thereof took a Course with him as rid her of him indeed, but brought a Guilt and Trouble upon her, more than she ever had before. I found her very ignorant in Matters of Religion, tho' she said she went frequently to Church; but not being able to read, she had not that Advantage of understanding Good Things, which they have who were brought up to Reading, and to know the Principles of the Christian Religion from their Youth. She being found Guilty of a Crime which the Law calls Petty-Treason, she was order'd to be, and so accordingly was Burnt for it, as I shall observe by and by. 5. Thomas Trevor , condemn'd for Burglary, in breaking open the House of Mr. William Stevens , and stealing thence several Goods of Value, on the 8th of July last. He said, he would not give me any other Account of what he was, or had been, but this only, That he had serv'd King William and the late Queen above Twenty Years in the Army ; and the World should know no more of him from his own Confession: But to this I answer'd, That whether he would make any Confession, or no, I knew, and the World knew too well, that he had been an Old Offender, who had committed very many ill Facts, and that he had receiv'd Sentence of Death at the Old-baily before this time, and afterwards obtain'd a Pardon, which he pleaded there on the 12th day of August, 1713; but having abused that Mercy by committing new Crimes since, had now brought himself to this shameful End and Destruction. To which I added, That if he did not sincerely repent of all his Sins, which he could not but be sensible were many and great, he would perish for ever; and therefore ought seriously to consider it betimes, for his Life, yea, his Eternal Life, depended upon't. With this he seem'd to be somewhat touch'd, and to relent: But yet I cannot say that he was, as I wish'd he had been, brought up to a just degree of Contrition and Penitence, and an earnest Desire of God's Pardon for them: For (in short) he appear'd to be very obstinate, and to think, that less Repentance would serve his turn, whose Sins he thought did not make him so heinous an Offender in the Sight of God, as theirs did who had committed wilful Murder; of which Crime, he said, he never was guilty. Here finding him to build too much on his Innocence, or at least, less Sinfulness, I told him, That as God was so gracious as to forgive the greatest of Sins on true Repentance, so He would in his Justice most certainly punish the Sinner with Eternal Damnation, who would venture to die in the Guilt of the least Sin unrepented of. At last he own'd, he was concern'd in the Burglary he was condemn'd for, and had in many other respects been a great Offender. 6. Peter La Tour , corruptedly call'd Letune , said he was 20 Years of Age, born in Fleet street , London ; That his Father was a Frenchman, and an Officer in the Service of King William the Third of Ever-blessed Memory, and his Mother an Englishwoman: That he was brought up to the Sea , and serv'd on Board several Men of War, and the last Ship he serv'd in was the Bedford: That having left that Service for some Years past, he betook himself to very ill Courses, and committed several Felonies, all of which (one excepted) he being try'd for, and found guilty of, he was several times burnt in the Hand, and sent to the Workhouse. He confess'd his Guilt of the Burglary he stood now condemn'd for, which was the Breaking open the House of Mr. John Palmer at Edmonton , taking thence diverse Goods, on the 27th of July last. Of which Fact, and other Sins by him committed, he said he heartily repented; and gave some demonstration of his Gref, by his Cries and Tears, and other Expressions of the Sense he had of the heinousness of that wicked Course of Life which he had led. 7. Thomas Tinsley , condemn'd for the Stealing of a dark-brown Mare, out of the Grounds of Mr. Thomas Goddard , on the 17th of April last, as also for stealing another Mare (a black one) out of the Grounds of Mr. William Mitchell , on the 11th of May last. He said he was 28 Years of Age, born at South-Myns in Middlesex ; That about 8 Years since he went to Totteridge in Hartfordshire , and there follow'd Husbandry , and was a Servant to three or four Farmers alternately; and, That he had all-along behav'd himself faithfully in his several Services, and never committed any such Facts before as these he was now condemn'd for; which he readily acknowledged, and pray'd God to forgive him. He was a poor ignorant Person, Yet he became very sensible that his Poverty; which at first he alledg'd for an Excuse of his Crime, was not a good Argument, for that could not alter the nature of his Offence, therefore such a Plea would avail him nothing at God's Tribunal, as it was of no force in Courts of Judicature among Men: But what was fit for him to do in the sad Circumstances he had brought himself into by his Sins, was truly to repent, and to that end raise in himself a just abhorrence of 'em, considering how displeasing they were to God, as well as hurtful to his Neighbour, and also to his own Soul. And here I gave him some particular Directions how he might perform this Duty, and by such a Performance (thro' the Divine Grace, and the Merits of Christ) obtain Eternal Life and Salvation. He receiv'd these my Instructions and Admonitions (as it appear'd) with a desire to follow them; but his great Illness of Body (being sick of a Fever) joyn'd to his want of Knowledg, render'd it very difficult, and made his Progress therein very slow. However, as he seem'd to do whatever he could in it, so I hope the Lord has accepted both of it and of him, out of his boundless Mercy in Jesus Christ. At the Place of Execution, to which the two Coiners were drawn in a Sledge, and the other Five carried in two Carts this Day, I attended them for the last time, and (according to my usual manner) exhorted them to clear their Consciences, and repent of all their Sins, to their utmost ability, earnestly praying God to assist them, and comfort them with extraordinary Grace at this time of their great Need and Distress, that after their departure out of this miserable World, in which they had so much offended both GOD and Man, they might be fitted for Admittance into the Mansions of Bliss and Glory, where they should sing Praises to God to all Eternity. To help them therein, and excite their Desires thereto, after many Ghostly Admonitions, which I gave them, I pray'd for them, sung some Penitential Psalms with them, and made them rehearse the Apostles Creed: And then commending their Souls to the boundless Mercy of God, I left them to their private Devotions; who, after they had spoke to the People to this purpose, That they should take Warning by them, &c. and pray'd a while by themselves, the Cart drew away, and the Men were turn'd off, calling all the while upon God to have Mercy upon their departing Souls, and receive them into his Heavenly Kingdom. After the Men were thus turn'd off, the Woman (i. e. Joyce Hodgkis ) was ty'd to a Stake, set up for her at a little distance from the Gallows, where I pray'd by her; And when I had done, then the Fuel and combustible Matters, that were there prepared, being placed round her, and set on fire, she was burnt. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS Who were Executed at TYBURN, ON FRIDAY the 17th of February, 1743. BEING THE FIRST EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble. Robert Westley , Esquire, LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . Number I. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M,DCC,XLIV. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable ROBERT WESTLEY , Esq; Lord-Mayor of the City of London, the Right Honourable Lord Chief Justice WILLES, the Honourable Mr. Baron CLARKE, the Honourable Mr. Serjeant URLING, Recorder of London, and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the said City and County of Middlesex, and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate for London and Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th of December, 1743, and in the Seventeenth Year of His Majesty's Reign. TWELVE Men, viz. John Garrard , Julian Hunt , Joseph Leath , Samuel Bowring , Henry Barrett , Peter Rogers , alias Jonoquier , William Clark , Thomas Hill , Samuel Moses , Michael Jude , Solomon Athorn , and Jacob Cordosa ; and one Woman, viz. Eleanor Gearing , were by the Jury convicted of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. Also, AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable ROBERT WESTLEY , Esq; Lord-Mayor of the City of London, the Right Honourable Lord Chief Baron PARKER, the Honourable Mr. Justice WRIGHT, the Honourable Mr. Justice ABNEY, the Honourable Mr. Serjeant URLING, Recorder of the City of London, and others his Majesty's Justices for the City of London and County of Middlesex, and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, the 13th, 14th, and 16th of January, 1743-4, and in the Seventeenth Year of his Majesty's Reign. THREE Men, viz. John Burton , Henry Burroughs , and Joseph Isaacs , were tried, and by the Jury convicted of capital Crimes. WHILE under Sentence, they were exhorted seriously to think upon, and prepare for Death, Judgment, and Eternity; and in order to go about this great Work in a right Manner, to consider from what they had fallen, from the Height of Integrity and Perfection, into a Labyrinth of Sin, Misery, and Desolation; and being in this wretched State and Condition, as such, they merited no Good at the Hand of God, but to be cast off by him into a Place of Eternal Torments, there to be punished with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and the Glory of his Power. YET notwithstanding this hard Sentence, which in Severity of the Law might be inflicted, they were to look up to God, the God of all Mercies, upon whom alone we ought to depend, who is an All-sufficient God, who will make all things work together for Good, to them who sincerely love and obey him, in whom alone it is that we live, move, and have our Being: And not only were they to look up to God as their Creator, and the Bestower of the good Things of this Life upon them, but in a more especial Manner they were to look up to God as reconciled to sinful Men, through his well-beloved Son Christ Jesus our Lord, whom he hath set forth to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance and Remission of Sins unto his People. FROM this I took Occasion to press them to a saving Faith in Christ, as the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners; and this Faith, I told them, must be operative, producing good Works which are to the Glory and Praise of God, for Faith without Works is dead, being alone: Then I exhorted them to Holiness, to be holy in Heart and Life, and blameless in all Manner of Conversation. But because they were under Sentence of Death, and could not approve themselves as becomes a sincere Christian, the Servants of God, by a long and constant Course of an holy Life and Conversation, they were admonished to be incessantly fervent at the Throne of Grace, during the short. Time of their Continuance here upon Earth, that God would mercifully enable them by his Grace to perfect Holiness in his Fear, and to advance and make Progress in the Ways of the Lord, from Grace to Grace, untill in the End Grace be consummated in Glory. THEY were instructed in the Knowledge of the Christian Sacraments, that we are early dedicated to God in Baptism, wherein we solemnly vow and engage to serve God with Sincerity and Uprightness of Heart all our Days; and because they had, in innumerable Instances, broken their Baptismal Vows and Engagements, they were in God's Name exhorted to renew themselves by an hearty Repentance for all their Sins, particularly the heinous Crime they suffered for; and in Confirmation of these sacred Vows, to receive the Sacrament of our Lord's Last Supper, in which, by the external Signs and Elements of Bread and Wine, Christ and all the Benefits of the New Covenant are, in a visible Manner adapted to our Senses, represented, exhibited, seal'd and apply'd to every true Believer. WHILE these, and many such Exhortations, were given, they attended in Chapel, were quiet and devout to Appearance. Mr. Hill did not often come up, but chose to remain in his Cell. The Jews were more scrupulous than others of that Nations use to be; Moses especially, the eldest of them, was positive in asserting, that it was only lawful to hear the Scriptures read, and to pray with their Heads covered. They were told this was a Thing indifferent in itself, and not to be made a Subject of Debate. I told him, others of his Nation, who had been in the same miserable Circumstances before, did not pretend to make any Doubts upon sitting in Church with their Heads covered or uncovered. Moses said, they were illeterate Jews, who did not understand the Tenets of their Religion, as he and the rest of them, now under Sentence did. I did not enter much into Debate with them, because I found them most obstinate and perverse, by no Manner of Reasoning from the holy Scriptures, or any other Authority, to be persuaded to relinquish their Infidelity, and embrace the saving Truths of Christianity. They would not come to Chapel as others before did, but chose rather to be confin'd to their Cells; and in this narrow Way of Thinking they were too much confirmed by several of their Priests or Rabbies, who came to visit them, and, as may be presumed, talked dishonourably of our holy Religion and Christian Faith, by right Consideration whereof one is made wise unto Salvation. When I spoke a little to some of their Instructors, whom they esteemed for Knowledge and Learning, asking why they did not believe in Christ, who had all the Marks of the true Messiah accompanying him? They answered, it was none of my Business to attack them on these Heads; so discovering in them nothing but a perverse Antipathy against God and Christ our Saviour, they were left, as may be feared, to perish in their Ignorance and Infidelity. Two young Jews, Athorn (who knew little English, having been but a short time in the Country) and Maccoy, came to Chapel sometimes for Diversion and a little Air. Jacob Cordosa would have been content to come up but they would not trust him, on Account of his having broken the Prison, and for which Crime he was then under Sentence of Death; the rest of them, came often to Chapple; Hill came but seldom, and Clark, who at other Times constantly attended, was for some Days before the Report was made, very sick, but when able, he came, and behaved decently and devoutly. UPON Wednesday the 8th of February, 1743-4, Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the eighteen Prisoners, lying under Sentence of Death in the Cells of Newgate, when Samuel Bowring , and Henry Barret , for assaulting John Lane , in a certain Field, and open Place near the King's Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Hat, value 2 s. a Pair of Gloves, value 2 d. a Silk Handkerchief, value 1 s. 6 d. a Pair of Iron Nippers, value 6 d. and eleven Shillings in Money, the Goods and Money of the said John Lane , April 8. received his Majesty's free Pardon. And, Eleanor Geary , for assaulting John Collin , in the dwelling House of Edward Young , putting him in Fear, and taking from him nine Shillings in Money, his Property, November 3 Michael Jude , a Jew , for robbing Mr. Young, a Goldsmith, in Bloomsbury , of a Silver Tankard, value 6 l. &c. the same Robbery with Samuel Moses , &c. and John Gerrard , for stealing a Handkerchief of Cambrick, value 1 s. 6 d. the Goods of Alexander Murray , Esq; privately from his Person, October 5, received his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve for Transportation for Life. And, Julius Hunt , for assaulting John Doo , on the Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Leather Pouch, value 1 d. and 7 s. in Money, his Property, November 10, for 14 Years. THE remaining ten, viz. Joseph Leath , Wm. Clark , Thomas Hill , Samuel Moses , Solomon Athorn , Jacob Cordosa , Peter Rogers , alias Ionoquier , Joseph Maccoy , alias Isaacs , John Burton , alias Appleby , or Appleton , and Henry Burroughs , alias Cobler , were ordered for Execution. William Clark , alias Stockley , of Christ-Church , in Middlesex , was indicted for stealing a Silver Cup, value 4 l. a Silver Salt, value 13 s. four Silver Tea-spoons, value 8 s. a Silver Tea-strainer, value 1 s. 6 d. a Pair of Silver Shoe-Buckles, value 3 s. 6 d. a Silver Knee Buckle, value 1 s. 6 d. three Silver Sleeve-Buckles, value 1 s. 6 d. and five Holland Shirts, value 30 s. the Goods of Edward Ruddell , and a Peruke, value 25 s. the Goods of John Britton , in the dwelling House of Edward Ruddell , September 20. 1. William Clark , 50 Years of Age, born in the City of Oxford , of honest, mean Parents, who gave him good Education so as to be able to read, write, and cast Accompts, and fit for Business, and had him instructed in the Christian Faith; when of Age, he served his Time to a House-Carpenter , honestly; and being out of his Time, he work'd Journey-work , and was well provided in every Thing necessary; afterwards he married a Wife, by whom he had some Children, one of them now living; he left the Country, and came to London several Years ago; but not being free of the City, he lived and wrought in the Suburbs, provided well for his Family, and was always in Reputation, and had the Character of a very honest Man, having never, as he affirmed, robbed or stole any Thing, but followed his Business close, and kept at Home with his Family, not being of such a dissolute, lew'd Conversation, as most of these abandoned Creatures are. He went to Church, and was of a sober Life, denying that he was ever guilty of Robbing or Theft, excepting the Robbery for which he died: This, he confessed, he did by himself, being tempted thereto by the Solicitations of the Devil, not being under any Want or Necessity, his Wife and Family being well provided for: He knew none of the Gangs of Thieves that robbed about the Town, but committed the Robbery upon Mr. Ruddell his Landlord, in whose House he lodged, merely of his own Head, without communicating his Thoughts or Intentions to any Person whatsoever. He stole the Plate, and all the Things mentioned in the Indictment, and walked along the Highway with them in his Hand, offering them to sale to such People as by Accident he met with; and the Plate he sold to one Person for five Pounds, and disposed of the other small Things to others, and for what they would give him. He denied, that he ever committed any other Acts of Injustice, or Theft, and the Occasion of doing this, was, as suggested, his being sometime before bitten by a mad Dog, which sometimes put him out of his Senses, so that he did not know what he was doing, and this was the Case, when he robbed Mr. Ruddel. He always attended at Chapel, complied with the Worship, attended to In structions, and seemed Devout, appearing very much affected with his dismal Circumstances. He believed on our Lord Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners; repented of his Sins, and forgave all Men, as he expected Forgiveness from God. John Burton , otherwise Appleby , or Appleton , and Henry Burt , otherwise Cobler , of St. James's Clerkenwell , were indicted for breaking and entering the dwelling House of Moses Johnson , about the Hour of Nine in the Night, and stealing two woollen Caps, value 1 s. 6 d the Property of the said Moses Johnson , December 17. 2. John Burton , alias Appleby , or Appleton , twenty-one Years of Age, born at, Croydon of mean Parents, was educated at School to read and write a little, and taught the Christian Faith, which, to his Sorrow, he minded least of all: He was not put to any Trade, but served Farmers and Country People, doing any Sort of servile Work of which he was capable; the particular Business he was mostly employed in, was, driving Carts and Waggons from Croydon to London ; his common Road was along London Bridge , and from thence to a public Inn in St. Giles's in the Fields , where sometimes he lodged, and where he contracted Acquaintance with Gangs of Thieves, Pickpockets, Street-robbers, &c. of whom, too many hant thereabouts; these infamous Creatures advised him to commence Thief and Street-robber, he not having the Grace to resist or reject such villanous Solicitations. He was not willing to own any notable Robberies before that for which he died, but being once engaged with these desperate People, if Providence had not curbed him in the Bud, he might have done a deal of Mischief to Mankind; he confessed his breaking in to Mr. Johnson's Shop, and stealing some Night-caps out of the Window; he and Burrough's made their Escape, but John Thorp , who was upon the Look-out, was immediately taken, who, to serve himself, turned Evidence, and hanged his two Associates. When in the Country, he used to go to Church, but after he fell in with these Gangs, he became a contemner of Religion, and every Thing that is good, stole every Thing that came in his Way, and was given to all manner of Wickedness. He was very poor, ragged and naked, had no body come after him, so that he was destitute of every Thing: He attended constantly in Chapple, gave heed to Instructions, and made Responses with the rest; he was ignorant of Religion, but behaved devoutly and quietly. He declared, that he believed in Jesus Christ our only Saviour, repented of his Sins, and was in Peace with all Men. 3. HENRY Burrows , alias Cobler , guilty of the same Robbery with the above Burton, about 22 Years of age, born in the Parish of St. Gile's in the Fields , of poor, mean Parents, who gave him very little or no Education: When of Age, his Father taught him the Business of a Clog-maker his own Trade, but Henry was a wicked perverse, idle Boy, and minded nothing of Business, wholly giving himself up to all manner of Vice and Villany: He was not willing to learn a Trade, but constantly follow'd his vile Companions, who led and advised him to all manner of wicked Practices, he neither having Grace nor Sense to deny their black proposals tending to his immediate Ruin. Burroughs contracted familiarity with Burton a country fellow, and got him engag'd with these Gangs of Thieves and Robbers, who very speedily brought them both to a most miserable End. He confess'd the robbing Mr. Johnson's Shop, as sworn against him, as for other Thefts and Robberies, he was not willing to confess any, but own'd himself a Thief, and that ever since, he was capable of doing any Thing, he lived by nothing else but thieving, stealing and robbing every thing he could lay his Hands upon, despising and neglecting all Religion, and whatever is good and virtuous, and never going to Church, where the means of Grace and Salvation are to be found. He was a most profligate young Man, void of all Justice and Equity, and so abandon'd of God, to commit Wickedness in the Sight of the Lord, and deservedly given over to Punishment for the atrocious Sins of his Life. He hop'd for Mercy from God through the Merits of Jesus Christ. He was miserably poor and naked, no Body coming to take care of him, but sometimes his poor Mother at the Gate, who had very little to give him. He confessed the robbing Mr. Johnson as sworn against him, and that he died justly according to Law. He was grosly ignorant of Religion, but was brought to some Conformity, and it is to be hoped, died in the fear of God. JOSEPH Isaacs , alias Maccoy , of St. Giles's Cripplegate , was indicted for breaking and entring the House of Nathaniel Ward , about the Hour of eleven in the Night, and taking from thence a silver Tea-pot, Lamp and Stand, val. 5 l. 10 s. a large two handled Silver-cup, val. 50 s. six Tea-spoons, val. 16 s a pair of Sheets, val. 9 s. a Table-cloth, val. 5 s. a Napkin, val. 18 d. a Towel, val. 6 d. three Shirts, val. 3 s. and six Caps val. 6 d. the goods of Nathaniel Ward , November 6th. 4. JOSEPH Isaacs alias Maccoy , born in Dukes-place , where the two Jewish Synagogues are, in which Street many of that Nation reside, 19 Years of Age, of creditable Parents, who educated him well in the Jewish way and Religion, to read Hebrew, and understand foreign Languages, French, Spanish, Italian, and such others, as they who are mercantile People, are generally pretty expert in, and instructed him carefully in their way of Worship in the Hebrew and Rabbinical Ceremonies and Prayers, but it may be presum'd, Religion of whatever Kind was what he laid least to Heart, being a profane, wicked young Fellow, wholly addicted to vicious Courses; when of Age, they bred him to merchandizing , for which the Jews have a natural Genius, and many of them have pretty good Success that Way, he lived with his Parents, and was sometimes abroad in Holland , France or Germany , where great Numbers of his Country-men, are, and liv'd as those of his Nation do, by mutually corresponding and carrying on Trade amongst themselves, and with Strangers of all Nations. Joseph Isaacs or Maccoy was a Youth of very corrupt Principles and Practices, he associated himself with the vilest Company, whether Men or Women, in or about the Town, was acquainted with Grangs of Thieves, particularly a Number of Jews, who are now much more irregular and thievish than they used to be formerly, not only stealing and robbing in London , but travelling the Country, and carrying off Plate and Goods in every House where an Opportunity offered. He confessed the Robbery for which he died, and was Evidence against Robinson transported, and Jacob Cordosa another Jew , who died with him for another Robbery, in which he was also concern'd with the rest of them. Maccoy confest his breaking open the House of Mr. Ward, and stealing the Goods mention'd in the Indictment, in Company with Richard Clay the Evidence against him, and that he was justly convicted, according to the Prosecutor and Witnesses Depositions. I did not much insist upon converting him from his Infidelity, he being most obstinate in their unreasonable Way of thinking, and unwilling to embrace the Principles of Christianity, being fortified in such bad Principles by their Priests and Rabbis coming about them: He pretended to repent and died an obstinate Jew. PETER Rogers , alias Lewis Ionoquire , was indicted, for that he after the 29th Day of June, 1729, to wit, on the 2d of December, in the 17th Year of his Majesty's Reign, at the Parish of St. Botolph without Bishops-gate , in London , did forge and counterfeit, or cause to be forg'd or counterfeited, a certain Paper-writing, purperting to be a Bill of Exchange for the Payment of a certain sum of Money, which said certain paper writing is in the Words and Figures following. Amsterdam 6. Decem. 1743, pour 25 £. Sterl. A vüe paiez cette seule de change à l'ordre de Monsieur Jacques Laurent de somme de vingt cinq Livres Sterling, valeur reçu de Monsieur de la Fontaine que passerez suivant l'avis de Jean Isaac Fremeaux A Monsieur Monsieur Pierre Muylman , Sola LONDRES. AND this is set forth to be done in Order to defraud the said Peter Muylman of the said Sum of 25 l. of lawful Money of Great Britain, against the Peace of the King, &c. HE was a 2d Time charged for publishing this Bill, knowing it to be forged, in order to defraud the said Peter Muylman of the said Sum of 25 l. 5. PETER Rogers , alias Lewis Ionoquire , 35 Years of Age, descended from a good French Family, his Father liv'd in Berlin , the Metropolis of the Electorate of Brandenburg in Germany, where Peter Rogers , alias Lewis Ionoquire was born; he was taught at School to read, write and cast Accompts so as to fit him for any Business, and other Accomplishments becoming a Gentleman, and was carefully instructed in the Christian Faith, according to the Calvanistical Way, as they there call it, by which they understand the Church of England, Holland, Scotland, French Protestants, Switzerland, and many of the Protestant Churches in Germany, in Contradistinction to those of the Lutheran Communion, who differ from us only in the Point of Consubstantiation. He was especially instructed in the Art of Book-keeping, by which Art his Parents intended their Son Peter or Lewis should live, and provide for himself and Family, when he should get one. He left his native Country about fifteen Years ago, and came to London , here he constantly served as a Book-keeper to some eminent Merchants, to which Way of Business he was bred, and in this Station every Body looked upon and respected him as a very honest Man; nor did he want a Provision for his Family in a tolerable Way; he married a Wife who bore him several Children, one of whom died at about two or three Years old, since his Confinement in Newgate, and after that his Wife miscarried, and is now confined to her Bed, more likely to die than live, and thus this unfortunate Man, and his poor distressed Family are ruin'd by the single wicked Fact of Forgery. Still to heighten his Misfortunes, he happen'd lately to be put out of Business, which was the Occasion of his total Ruin, for having nothing wherewith to supply his Wife and indigent Family, he was tempted to forge the above Bill of Exchange upon Mr. Muylman, the Bill he writ in French, which was his Mother Tongue, and presenting the same to Mr. Muylman, he did not refuse Payment, but bid him call again, suspecting the Bill to be forged, because the Bills drawn on Mr. Muylman are always upon him and Company; however Rogers alias Inoquire call'd in the Afternoon, and then a Constable and a Footman were ready to seize him, and immediately carried him before Sir Edward Bellamy , who asked him several Questions, and finding that he prevaricated, Sir Edward ordered his Committment to Newgate, which Ionoquire seeing the Clerk writing out, he confessed the whole to Mr. Muylman, and afterwards to Sir Edward Bellamy , he acknowledge the counterfeiting the Bill of Exchange, the Letter of Advice, and the Letter of Mr. James Laurant . Mr. Muylman gave him a Piece of Money, which he desired might be sent to his Wife, who stood in the greatest Need. He was desired to send a Direction where to find her, which he did in fine Writing, tho' before he pretended he could not write, but signed by a Mark, certified by another who could write. He always behaved very decently and seriously, came constantly to Chapel, was attentive to Instructions, and complied with the Worship, and we may in Charity think he died a good Christian. He had been a sober, honest Man, excepting this Affair of the Forgery, and kept a good Family, so that it was (very probably) absolute Necessity that made him do it, being altogether destitute. He took the whole Affair upon himself, and said, that no other Person was concerned in it, either directly or indirectly. He was of the Communion of the Church of England, declared constantly that he believed in Christ our only Saviour, repented of all his Sins, and died in Peace with all the World. SAMUEL Moses , Michael Jude , and Solomon Athorn , otherwise Selick , of St. George, Bloomsbury , were indicted for breaking and entering the Dwelling-house of William Young , about 3 in the Night, and stealing a silver Tankard, Value 6 l. a silver Snuff-box, Value 6 s. a Shell Snuff box mounted with silver, Value 5 s. a silver Watch Chain, Value 2 s. thirty-four Thimbles, Value 30 s. a Shirt, Value 2 s. twenty-six Gold Rings, Value 15 l. two Gold Rings set with Diamonds, Value 40 s. one Pair of Gold Drops, Value 10 s. seven Pair of Gold Ear-Rings, Value 1 l. 10 s. a Silver Pepper-box, Value 10 s. a silver Salt-seller, Value 5 s. two silver Spoons, Value 16 s. two Tea-spoons, Value 3 s. one Pair of silver Shoe-buckles, Value 8 s. and one Pair of Knee-buckles, Value 3 s. the Property of William Young , Nov. 4. They were all three capitally convicted, but Michael Jude appearing upon Evidence not to have been present at the Commission of the Robberies, was reprieved for fourteen Years. 6. SAMUEL Moses , 35 Years of Age, a Dutch Jew , born in West Frizeland , or North Holland , as he told me, of Parents who were of good Credit and Business, who put him to School, where he learned Hebrew and the Rabinical Language, and what other Eastern Tongues the Jews do commonly study, for carrying on Trade, which they mind most, and other Things in their Ways of Reasoning about Religion. When of Age, he applied himself to Trading, and buying and selling of small Things, as they commonly do. He was of no Mechanic Trade, but a Merchant , and a very roguish and dishonest one, being Naturally inclined to picking, stealing, House-breaking, and thieving and robbing in any Shape; and at Home in Holland, as he gave Account, he was tried, and with Difficulty got off with his Life; so that his coming to England was a Matter of Necessity, not Choice, as earing the Gallows in his own Native Country. Moses was a great Traveller, as those of that Nation commonly are, having gone over the United Provinces , Flanders , France , Germany , Italy , Spain , &c. and he could speak the Languages of all these different Countries, and some others, He pretended to a Learning in the Cabalistical Way, and by far to excel the other little Jewish Rogues, who in this Place come to be subjected to the Punishment of the Law, whom he called ignorant, not understanding their own corrupted Religion. He could not speak the English Language well, but was very tenacious of the Jewish Rites and insignificant Ceremonies He was the the Father and Counsellor of a Set of vile young Rogues of that Nation, whom he led on to the stealing Plate, Rings, and other valuable Goods, and breaking Goldsmiths or Jewellers Shops, and stealing such like things out of Gentlemens Houses in the Country, wheresoever they could possibly find any Opportunity. As for the robbing of Mr. Young, the Goldsmith, of the Goods mentioned in the Indictment, he could not deny it; but fearing a Discovery, he, with his Associates, Michael Jude and Solomon Athorn , left London , and went down into the Country to Ipswich in Suffolk , where he was taken up on Suspicion, Mr. Young having advertised the robbing of his Shop, and a great many of his Goods were found upon them, though Moses, Jude, and Selick, were committed to Ipswich Goal , on Suspicion of stealing a Sum of Money in Colchester . The Person that was robbed at Colchester, pursued the above-named three Jews to Ipswich, and there apprehended them, and carried them before a Magistrate: On searching them, about 32 l. was found, some in their Pockets, some concealed in the Folds of Samuel Moses 's Coat, and some in the Cape of Selick's. A New Crown Piece being found amongst the Money in Selick's Possession, the Person that was robbed challenged it, and said he would swear it to be Part of the Money he was robbed of. This Positiveness of the Man, together with some other Circumstances, as finding a silver Tankard (without a Handle) Snuff-boxes, Thimbles, &c. amonst their Baggage, which they could give no good Account of, induced Samuel Moses to make himself an Evidence against the est, which was granted him upon Condition that he made a full and ample Confession of every Particular. HE ( Samuel Moses ) then confessed, That Selick stole the Money at Colchester , and that the Tankard, Snuff-boxes, &c. were stolen from the House of Mr. William Young , Silversmith in London , for that he, Selick, and one Muckoy, no taken, broke open the Cellar Window belongin to the House of Mr. Young, on Thursday Morning Nov. the 10th last, about two or three o'Clock; that Selick went into the House, and brought out thence a Tankard, a Pepper-box, a Salt-sellar, and some Spoons; that then he opened the Shop Door, and that Selick and Muckoy brought the Shew-Glass out of the Shop. He further confessed, that he, Selick, and Muckoy, broke open a Cellar-Window in Ludgate-street, and stole six whole Pieces of Cambler, and three Pieces that were cut, and committed several other Robberies. Samuel Moses , in his Confession, further saith, That Michael Jude was ignorant of all the Robberies. ONE asking Selick concerning the Robberies, he readily owned breaking the House of Mr. Young, and said, that Michael Jude shewed him the House in the Day Time, and that Muckoy and Moses were with him at the Time Jude shewed him the House, but that Jude was not with them at the Time of the Robbery. He further says, That Moses stole two silver Spoons at Whitham, and a Gold Ring and Eight Pieces of Ribbon at Colchester. These Robberies Moses did not confess, till he was charged with them by Selick, who says, that Jude was with Moses when he stole the Ring. Moses denied Jude's being with him, and says it was Selick that was with him when he stole the Ring. JUDE declared he knew nothing of the Robberies, but that Selick put the Tankard amongst his Goods, whilst they were together at Chelmsford ; and that Selick told him, that if he said any thing about them, he would swear, that he (Jude) stole them. N. B. Mackoy is the Person that Abraham Pass confessed was concerned with him and Richard Clay , in the Commission of several Robberies. THUS it is evident, that Samuel Moses had a Hand in corrupting several young Jews, with whom some wicked Christians were also concerned. Mr. Cox of Colchester is the Person they stole the Money from, who pursued and took them at Ipswich . Samuel Moses died an inveterate, obstinate Jew. 7. SOLOMON Athorn , alias Selick , 19 Years of Age, born in a Country Town in Beau Russia , a Province in the Kingdom of Poland , of Jewish Parents, whom gave him Education as others of them have. He had been in several Kingdoms, and spoke the different Languages of diverse Countries. He was train'd up a strict Jew in all their Ceremonies, of which he was very tenacious. He was a surly young Fellow, for coming into Chapel one Day with his Hat on, one of the Runners that attended them took it off, concerning the doing of which they pretend a religious Scruple, whereupon Solomon swore to one of his Companions, that if he had a Knife, he would have stabbed the Man who had thus provoked him. It was his great Misfortune to be under the Tutorage and Influence of Samuel Moses , who led him apace to an unfortunate End. He was a wicked perverse Boy; he came sometimes to Chapel for a little Air, but was altogether regardless both of Prayers and Exhortations, and died an irreclaimable Infidel. JACOB Cordosa was indicted for being found at large in Great Britain , before the Expiration of the Term for which he was ordered to be transported, against the Form of the Statute. 8. JACOB Cordosa , 24 Years of Age, born in Holland of Jewish Parents, who educated him in their Way to read and write Hebrew, and such other Languages as the Jews are commonly Masters of. He was not of any particular Trade, but like the rest of his Brethren, chiefly employed in Merchandizing and Trading in a low Way, as ordinarily the poorer Sort of those People do. He travelled over France , Spain , Italy , Germany , &c. according to Custom among them; and after residing some Time in Holland , where great Numbers of those People dwell, he came over hither to England , and has been in London for three or four Years past, during which Time he learnt to speak our Language very readily, as he could likewise the Hebrew, Portugueze, Spanish, French, High and Low Dutch, &c. but Jacob was a very vicious young Man, much addicted to Lying, Swearing, keeping Company with leud Women, associating himself with Gangs of notorious Thieves, Pickpockets, House-breakers, and such like, that can possibly be found in or about London. SOMETIME ago Jacob was taken up, tried and convicted capitally, for a Burglary committed in the House of an eminent Linnen-Draper in Cornhill, at the Corner of Gracechurch-street , in breaking open their Warehouses, and stealing from thence some Pieces of fine Linnen, Cambrick, &c. He also broke open some Shops and Warehouses about Ludgate-street , and several other Places, and did abundance of Mischief up and down the Town, in Company with some of the vilest young Fellows both of this and his own Nation. WHILE he lay under Sentence of Death for the above Fact, he obtained his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve to be transported for Life, and as he, with a great many more, were together on the Common-Side, in order to be transported, they formed a Design of breaking out of Goal, and for that Purpose they got a Rope belonging to a Scaffold, with some proper Files to cut off their Irons, and the great Iron Bars upon the Windows, with which they got off their Irons, and also removed some of the great Bars in the Window. Several of the Prisoners were engag'd in this Conspiracy, amongst whom Jacob Cordosa may be supposed to have been the chief, both for Contrivance and Execution. They fix'd the Rope to the strong Bars, having removed two of the large Divisions or Panes of the great Bars, sufficient to let a Man out. Jacob and two or three more, slipt down upon the Rope into the Street, and so escaped clean of. This was done from a Window by the West Side of the Lodge Door, in the Middle of the great Gate of Newgate, and the Window whence they came down was three or four Stories high, so that had they fallen, they must needs have been dash'd to Pieces. Two or three of them by this Means got quite off, and nothing has been ever since heard of them; but Jacob Cordosa lurking about Hoxton , the Keepers of Newgate found him out; whereupon they immediately dispatched Charles Crofts , one of the Runners of Newgate, in Quest of him, who having had Intelligence given him of the Place where it was supposed he might be found, went thither directly and apprehended him, and so brought him back with him into Salva Custodia, and closely confined him in the Cells of Newgate , from whence a little before he found Means to Escape; but it appears he had no great Sense of his own good Fortune in this remarkable Incident, otherwise he would have improv'd it to a much better Advantage. A great many more of the Prisoners intended, in the like Manner, to have made their Escapes, but were therein disappointed by the Watchmen, who knocking at the Lodge Door, alarmed the Keepers, who immediately got up, and secured the rest from a further Prosecution of their Designs. JACOB Cordosa was very obstinate with regard to his Principles as a Jew, as indeed all the rest of them were, for whatever was said to them from their own Bible, though never so evident and convincing, with respect to the Messiah, they notwithstanding turn a deaf Ear to it, and thereby verify the Predictions of their own Prophets concerning the Preaching of our Blessed Saviour and his Apostles. JACOB, when under Sentence this last Time, was very willing to have come to Chapel, but he was not suffered to come often, having forfeited all Claim and Pretence to Favour by his last Escape. Cordosa died in the Infidelity of Judaism. Joseph Leath , late of the Parish of Southall, in the County of Middlesex, was indicted for assaulting William Hern on the High-way, putting him in Fear, and taking from him ten Shillings in Money September 13th, his Property. HE was a second Time indicted for assaulting John Jennings , on the High way, putting him in Fear, and taking from him five Shillings and Six Pence in Money, September 13th, his Property. 9. JOSEPH Leath 24 Years of Age born at Ludlow in Shropshire , of honest Parents, who educated him at School to read, write and cast Accompts in order to fit him for Business, and he was likewise very well instructed in the Christian Faith. When of Age, he served his Time to a Shoe-maker , and when out of his Time lived by his Business: He listed and served sometimes as a Trooper or Dragoon , and then was looked upon to be a very honest young Man, who wronged no Body, and as he was a single Man, there was no Pretence for his turning Thief or Robber. He was not so wicked as many such are, but often went to Church, having some Respect to religious Duties. He came sometimes to London , upon Occasion of some Business, and it was his great Misfortune to fall into bad Company, who were the Occasion of his speedy Ruin and Destruction; for they engaged him to go to Gaming-houses, where in a very short Time he lost all his Money, and then they persuaded him to go out to rob upon the High-way; Leath had not Presence of Mind to reject such a horrid Temptation, but went out to try his Fortune, (as he phras'd it) in that wicked Way, and meeting with the Aylsbury Stage-Coach, he robbed the Gentlemen and Ladies that were in it, who frankly delivered their Money; there was a Gentleman belonging to the Coach upon the Coach-box with the Coachman, who offered him two Guineas, which he would not take, but said, I never take Money from any Person without the Coach; Joseph in this was more generous than many of them used to be, for he made off with what Money the Gentlemen and Ladies in the Coach were pleased to give him. A Gentleman of Honour in the Court did intercede for him, to be recommended to His Majesty's Compassion, Leath had some feint Expectations this Way, but his Attempt was so impudent and barefac'd that nothing was done. He always attended in Chapel and behaved like a true Penitent, as in Charity we may believe he was. He believed in Christ our only Saviour; repented of all his Sins, particularly of the Robbery, but denied his having done any more than the Fact he died for; and died in Peace with all the World. THOMAS Hill , of St. Martins in the Fields , in the County of Middlesex , was indicted for feloniously counterfeiting and resembling upon a certain Paper, and Thread inclosing a Pack of playing Cards, the Impression of a Seal stamped and marked, made and used, in Pursuance of a Statute to seal, stamp and mark such Pack of playing Cards with the said Stamp, to denote the Payment of the Duty of Six Pence charged on each Pack of playing Cards, intending thereby to defraud the King of the said Duty, against the Form of the Statute, for uttering, vending and selling one Pack of playing Cards with a false Seal, &c. fixed on certain Paper and Thread inclosing the said Pack of Cards, &c. and did defraud the King of the said Duty, &c. and he was charged for uttering, &c. the said Cards, &c. and this is laid to be on the 10th of November, in the 17th Year of his Majesty's Reign. 10. THOMAS Hill , 29 Years of Age, born of honest Parents the other end of the Town, when he was thought proper to go to School, they put him to a very good Master, who taught him to read, write, and cast Accompts, and had him instructed in Christian Principles. When he was at a proper Age, he was put Apprentice to Mr. Thurstian, a Cardmaker ; (who was the Evidence against him) after his Time was expired he married Mr. Thurstian's Wife's own Sister, and has now living by her a Boy and two Girls. He maintained himself and Family after a very genteel Manner; he was well respected by his Neighbours; he said he never wrong'd any Person of any Thing in his Life, but own'd the Fact for which he suffered for; but said his Brother-in-Law was the Person who first propos'd it, and likewise gave him the Money to go to Holland to have the Die made. When he came to London again, he work'd some Time at his Brothers, but having some Words with him about the Price, they parted; upon which he took a House the other side of the Water, and took his Brothers Maid along with him, whom he lived with, and had a Child by her; the Cause of his taking her was (as he said) that she would betray him, if he would not allow her so much a Year; rather than he wou'd allow her any Thing, he took her to look after his House. I reprimanded him for living with another Woman, when at the same Time he had a very honest Wife of his own. He shed Tears when I talk'd to him about it, and said he acknowledged it was a very great Crime, and was verry sorry for it, and he hop'd God of his infinite Goodness would forgive him. He has left two Brothers Behind him; one was a Perriwig-maker, and the other was an Apprentice to him; but since his Misfortunes was gone to Sea. The Night before his Execution, a Gentleman went into the Cell to pray by him, and when he had done, Mr. Hill returned him thanks for his Prayers, and said to him, Sir, I am not any Ways afraid of Death, for I hope I have made my Peace with God, thro' the Intercession of our Saviour Jesus Christ. The greatest concern I have upon my Spirits is, that I must leave my Wife, and my poor Infants behind, and what will become of them after my Decease, God alone is able to judge. THE Morning of his Execution, he seem'd very much compos'd, till the Sherriffs Officers came to halter him, then he was very much shock'd; and as soon as he was halter'd, he sat himself down on a Bench in the Press-yard; and said to some Gentlemen that stood near him; That if he had been a Thief, or had robb'd a Subject, he should not have been in these unhappy Circumstances. When he came to the Place of Execution he then seem'd to be calm and very Devout, after he had hung three quarters of an Hour, he was cut down and carried to the Talbot in Tyburn-Road by Mistake, the Mobb that took care of his Body, was to carry him to Benjamin Boswell 's, where a Surgeon waited on Purpose to bleed him. He was buried on Saturday last at St. George's Hannover-Square . The Place of EXECUTION. IN the Morning they came up to Chapel, and heard Prayers, and singing of Psalms; having received the Sacrament of the Lord's last Supper, upon Thursday the 16th Instant, being the Day before they died, and all these different Duties were performed with Appearance of Devotion, and a deep Concern upon their Spirits. The Day of their Execution they were carried in 4 Carts, Tho. Hill , Lewis Ionoquiere , alias Rogers , and Joseph Leath , in the first Cart. William Clark , John Burton , alias Appleton , and Henry Burroughs , alias Cobler , in the second. Samuel Moses , and Joseph Isaacs , alias Mc Coy , in the Third. And Jacob Cordosa , with Solomon Athorn , alias Selick , in the fourth Cart. ALL of them appeared abundantly Devout, and the four Jews constantly sung some Hebrew Words, Moses the Eldest, and most learned of them, directing and beginning before the rest, who followed and sung after him, whom they highly esteemed for his Learning. Their Song was this, Adonai Ulam or Olam, and sometimes they added Shemaiah, which is in English, God everlasting in Heaven, or, Hear me O God, or Lord. When I came to pray for the six Christians, they made so great a Noise, and repeating these two Words, or singing them in their Way, and sometimes the third Word Shemaiah, but more seldom than the other two; these they repeated and sung so often, as if some particular Virtue was in them, by way of Prayer, for the Jews for the most Part sing their Prayers, although it does not seem to be so musical, that I was obliged to desire them to sing, or speak more quietly, so as the other dying Men might hear what I said; they seemed somewhat displeased at my speaking, alledging, they ought to pray in their own Way; this I allowed, but not in such a noisy Way, as to disturb the Christians in their Devotion. IONIQUIER declared, that he died a true Christian, and in Peace with all Men, being the most affected of them all. Joseph Leath said also, that he was a true Penitent, and died in Peace with all the World, adding also some Reflections, which are not worth repeating. Hill said nothing. The two Boys Burton and Burroughs, were half dead with Horror and Confusion: These six joined heartily in Prayers and singing Psalms, and went off the Stage crying to God for Mercy, and Lord Jesus receive my Spirit! N. B. The Jews had none of their Rabbis, or learned Men attending them to the Place, as Abraham Pass had, who was executed by himself the last Execution; but Samuel Moses , in great Repute among them for his Knowledge, and who died with the other three, supplied that Defect of their Rabbis, some of whom, indeed, were in the Room with them at the Stair Foot, in the Press-Yard, and sung their Psalms or Hebrew Prayers, before they were carried out to Tyburn . THE four Jews were interr'd in their Burial-Ground at Mile-End, with their Cloaths on, and the Halters about their Necks, the Jews never stripping any Person, who does not die a natural Death. And, Ionoquiere, otherwise Rogers, was buried at Christ-Church , Newgate-Street , the same Day they were executed. This is all the ACCOUNT, Given by ME, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . APPENDIX: The following Account Joseph Isaacs , otherwise Mc'Coy , gave of Himself. JOSEPH ISAACS *, was 20 Years of Age the 11th of this Month, born of Dutch Jewish Parents, in Harrow Alley , White Chapple , went to a Jewish School in Partridge Court , in Houndsditch , about two Years, but could not remember his Master's Name; after he left School, he was brought up under his Father, in the Business of Pencil-making , with whom he served his Time faithfully and justly, and was nine Years with him in that Business; he said, he could get 16 or 17 Shillings per Week, and in vending of that Sort of Goods, he could get three Guineas per Week. He went out of England in October last, and was in Germany when the King was there, and left the Earl of Stair at Franckfort ; he went with Hard-ware, viz. Knives, Razors, Buckles, &c. and sold there 140 Pound worth of Goods, at good Prizes; he left two of the Polocks in Germany, with their Friends, which Language he understood very well: He positively denied the being concerned in the Robbery for which he was convicted, and if he was to die this Minute, wished Heaven's Gate might be shut against him if he was, and that it would not have vexed him, if he had been guilty of it; that there are People now in Newgate, who saw the Goods sold, and that Clay†, (who was Evidence against him for the Fact for which he was convicted) brought some of the Goods into Newgate with him; and said to one Paine, that one Abraham Pass , a Jew, (lately executed) was Evidence against Clay last September Sessions; but Clay was acquitted; and that Clay said, if ever he was taken, he would be an Evidence against the Jews (He is detained now to be an Evidence against Simon Bailey , and Mary Willson , who are to be tried in Essex , next Assizes for a Burglary). He declared he never saw Clay but three Times in his Life, the first of which was, at a private House in Houndsditch , with Irish Peg, a young Woman that Clay kept Company with, and the Robbery was committed sixteen or seventeen Weeks after that. Joseph Isaacs was asked whether he knew any Thing of the Burglary of Mr. Young's House in Bloomsbury , for which Samuel Moses , Michael Jude , and Solomon Athorn otherwise Seleck , were convicted in last December Sessions; he said he was taken up upon Samuel Moses 's Account, but was not concerned in the Robbery; he owned he knew something of the Goods, and if he could have raised the Money he should have bought them, it was then four o'Clock in the Morning when they came to him, or he could have got the Money. Athorn and Moses came to him, and Athorn appeared very well dressed, and said, if he would go Abroad with him, he would find Victuals and Drink: and Athorn asked him, if he knew where a Coach was that was going to Harwich; he told him, he was a young Man, and able enough to walk; Athorn said, if he had a mind to spend his Money, what was that to him, and likewise said, if he had bought the Goods, he knew very well what to do with them, for he would have gone directly to Holland; that there were two silver Spoons, and four Gold Rings sold to one Alvares, a Jew, who lives next Door to the Sign of the Hayfield , in Rag Fair ; they gave Isaacs a Pair of Gold Ear-rings, and he gave them away before their Faces, to a Cousin of his who is gone to Jamaica; and being asked what became of the Pepper-box, Rings, and Ear-rings, he said, you must ask Samuel Moses , and those who were concerned in the Robbery. On the 29th of November, Isaacs being told, That he would * He was Evidence against John Robinson , and Jacob Cordosa , in December Sessions 1742, who were both capitally convicted, but afterwards reprieved for Transportation. Vide Trials 41, 42 and 43. Page 30 of that Sessions. † Clay was an Evidence last Sessions against Simon Bailey , for burglariously entering the dwelling House of Mr. Meager and Wilson, as an Accessary, who were Acquitted. net believe that Moses impeached him; to which he replied, I know Moses very well, I do not think he would impeach me: Then a Direction in Hebrew Characters, wrote by Mosess at Ipswich, was produced, where Isaacs was to be found, which was interpreted by Isaacs, to the following Effect. He desires to tell where I am; but not to give any Notice to those, that come to enquire where I am, where to find me, and not to let them know that I am enquired after. BEING asked in what Manner he was taken, he said, he was sitting by the Fire, on the 29th of November, about seven in the Evening, five Persons came with a Warrant from Justice Sparrow, backed by Colonel De Veil, and took him; one of the Men said, if he offered to stir, he would cut him down with a Cutlass, and one Bob Maycroft held a Pistol, and said, he would shoot him if he did not surrender; he said, don't use me Ill, and I will go any where in the World with you: and one of the Men swore he met him in Holborn about four in the Afternoon, and said he stole the Chain of his Watch, which he utterly denied. THAT after he was an Evidence against Robinson and Cordosa, one of the Thief-takers, whose Name he thinks is Holden, swore he saw a Handkerchief of his about the Prisoners Neck, and likewise said he had lost a great many Goods, upon which, he carried him down to Kingston Assizes, and was there Acquitted; and after he paid his Fees, was let go about his Business, and had Half a Crown gave him to bear his Expences to London, where he staid about four Days, and then embarked for Holland, to fetch his Sister, but did not carry any Goods then, and continued there about four Months, and then came over here again, and in October went to Holland again, with Goods, and was at Amsterdam a Fortnight or three Weeks; he had been there with his Mother when he was a Child, which makes three Times his going Abroad, and that his Father is now in England, though he was not when he was taken. HE said, that Solomon Athorn was in Poland about nineteen Weeks ago, where his Father, Mother, and other Relations are now living, that he came over with Goods, and was cheated of them; he being asked who drew Athorn away, he said he could give the best Account of that himself, he being committed to Bridewell by Fleet-Ditch by the Name of Solomon Athorn , for robbing his Lodgings in Hounsditch. ONE Day, as Athorn was in Chapple, one of the Runners pulled off his Cap, upon which he was in a violent Passion, and said, if he had had a Knife, he would have stabbed him. Isaacs being told, it was decent to pull off one's Cap in a Place of Worship, he said, he had looked into his Bible, and he found there is no Occasion to pull off one's Cap before God, and therefore not before any body else. HE never was married, and never kept Company with lew'd Women (as he said) he has left behind him 1 Brother, and 2 Sisters, both married. Mr. YOUNG'S Affidavit. Middlesex, and Westminster.to wit. MR. William Young , of St. George's, Bloomsbury, Silver-Smith , came before me, one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, for Middlesex and Westminster, and Voluntarily made Oath, That on, or about the 10th of November last, his House was burglariously broke open, and a great Quantity of Plate, Rings, Jewels, and Wearing-Apparel, feloniously taken away, which Particulars more fully appears in a Schedule hereunto annexed; and this Deponent says, that he went the same Day to Goldsmith's-Hall , and had this Robbery advertised, and the next Day in the Daily Advertiser: and, upon the 21st Day of the same Month, he received a Letter from Mr. Justice Sparrow, of Ipswich, telling him, that three Jews, to wit, Samuel Moses , Michael Jude , and Solomon Athorn , were in Custody for a Robbery they had committed at Colchester , and that there were found upon them, some Plate, and other Things, which answered the Description of some of the Goods mentioned in this Deponent's Advertisement. And this Deponent further says, That the next Day, after he received Justice Sparrow's Letter, he set out for Ipswich, but did not get there till the Day following. Says, That when he got there, the Justice sent for the Jews, to his House, and upon this Deponent's swearing to his Goods, they were all committed to Prison, That he set out of Ipswich the Day after for London, but did not get Home till the Day following, which were in all, four Days, That he verily believes his Expences for those four Days, amounted to about three Guineas, as near as he can compute. Says, that sometime afterwards he applied himself to Mr. Matthews, of the Crown Offce, to get two Habeas-Corpus's to bring the Jews to London, in order to take their Trial at the Old Bailey, which accordingly he had, and received from the said Mr. Matthews, for which he paid forty Shillings. And this Deponent further says, upon his Oath, That he verily believes the Plate that were taken out of his House, Expences in the Prosecution of the Prisoners, Money laid out, and Loss of Time, amount to the Sum of Sixty-seven Pounds and upwards, and this Deponent further says, that upon the Conviction of the Prisoners at the Old Bailey, he received back in Plate to the Value of about eight Pounds. William Young . Thomas De Veil . Sworn before me, this 10th of Feb. 1743. A particular Account of the Goods Mr. Young was robbed of: The following were taken out of the Kitchen. A Quart Silver Tankard. A Silver Pepper-Box, or Castor. A Silver Salt Seller. Two Silver Table-spoons. Two Silver Tea-spoons. One Pair of Silver Shoe-Buckles. One Pair of Silver Knee-Buckles. Two Ruffled Shirts. Five Womens Caps. A Cambrick Handkerchief. A Linnen ditto. Two Cambrick Stocks. A Pair of holland Sleeves. A Pair of Stockings. Amounting to 11 l. 15 s. Taken out of the Shew-Glass in the Shop. Twenty-six plain Gold Rings. Seven Pair of Gold Ear-rings. [Moses says nine Pair.] A Saphire Ring with 4 Diamonds. A Turky Stone Ring with 2 Diamonds. Four stone Rings, Gold. Two Garnet Rings, Gold. A small enamelled Garnet Ring, Gold. Three black enamelled Rings, Gold. A Cornelian Ring, Gold. A Pair of Gold Ear rings with Stones. A single four-stone Drop, gilt. A Silver Mull-Box, gilt. An oval Silver Box, gilt. Two square Snuff-Boxes, Silver. A Shell Box, Silver mounted. About five dozen of Thimbles, Silver. Several Corral and Watch Chains, Silver. Several small Pieces of Romish Coin. These Goods amounted to 42 l. Total 53 l. 15 s. An ACCOUNT relating to Mr. THOMAS HILL . AS the Case of Mr. Thomas Hill is very remarkable, and as his Conviction may prove a Means of deterring others from so base a Practice, it will be necessary to give a large Account of that Affair. BY Virtue of an Act of Parliament made in the Tenth Year of her late Majesty Queen Anne, a Duty of Sixpence per Pack, was laid upon Playing Cards, and Powers given to the Commissioners at the Stamp-Office, to seal up and stamp every Pack of Cards in such a Manner, as to Import the Payment of the Duty, before it should be lawful to use them, so that the Card-Makers were obliged to have every Pack of Cards tied up, and pasted in stamp'd Paper, before they were at Liberty to vend them; and the same Law that imposed this Duty, made it also a capital Offence, without Benefit of Clergy, to counterfeit any of these Stamps. THOMAS Hill served his Time to Mr. Tustian, a Card-Maker, who had married his Wife's own Sister; and sometime in the Year 1735, he told his Master, that he had thought of something for his Profit and his own, and being pressed to tell him what that was, he readily acknowledged, that it was stamping the Covers of the Cards. Mr. Tustian asked him what the Expence would be? he told him Ten Guineas, which his Master gave him; but afterwards he told him a Rolling Press would be necessary, and his Master paid two Guineas for that. When this was done, he was able to go to Work, and to stamp the Cards in such a Manner, as to make them fit for Marks; which he likewise did effectually. MR. Tustian, when he gave Evidence against Hill, declared, That he knew nothing of the Manner of his Working, and could not say, how far he was, or was not the Operator, as to the Tools necessary for performing this extraordinary Operation; which is a little wonderful, considering he was to reap the Benefit of the Uses that were made of it. AT first Hill demanded Eighteen Shillings a Week for his Labour, but when he saw how well it succeeded, and what great Gains Tustian made, he thought that Allowance too little, and insisted upon a new Bargain, by which he was to have Twelve Shillings a Week, and Twopence apiece for the Labels; to which his Master was forced to yield, not only for the Sake of the Profit, but for Fear of being betray'd. The Rolling Press made use of for working these Labels, was set up in the back Garret of Tustian's House, in Charles street, by St. James's square; but Tustian himself pasted these Labels on the Rappers with his own Hands, and drew a very large Profit from this Practice, which continued till within three Months of Hill's being taken up, though he had been gone from Tustian's House some Time before. THE Reason of his quitting his Master's House, was the finding him sickly and infirm, be would have persuaded him to have turned over his Stock to him, and trusted him with all he had in the World, which Tustian refusing, he would live with him no longer, but took a House for himself in the Hay Market , and set up the Sign of the Knave of Clubs . There he soon devolved himself in Disputes, which proved his Ruin; for it occasioned so strict an Enquiry into his Conduct, his Method of Dealing, and the Business he carried on, that it was very soon discovered he had some illicit Way of getting Money, though it did not immediately appear what that was. At last a Discovery was made in the Month of Sept. 1743, that he had taken a House in Long-Lane , in Southwark ; whence a Suspicion arose, that he made Cards there privately, and sold them without Stamps. UPON this a Warrant was granted for searching that House, and in the Garret were found a Rolling Press, two flat Stones, one with Pink Coloured Paint upon it, and a Stone they call a Muller, a Grate to set a Pan of Charcoal upon to warm the Plate over, and Red Paint, mixed and unmixed, Oil, Whiting, &c. and upon this it was suspected that he counterfeited the Stamp; and Enquiry was made with the greatest Secrecy, by which so many Circumstances were trac'd out, that there remained no Doubt as to the Fact; and upon securing his Day-Book it appeared, that he had sold, in about Three Months Time, 10,812 Packs upon Credit, of which he had entered at the Stamp Office, no more than 7678; so that he had sold 3134, with the forged Stamp, besides what he had sold for ready Money. IN the Prosecution of this Affair, and comparing the Difference between the true Stamps, and those he made, it is probable a Discovery was made of Mr. Tustian's dealing in the same Commodity, upon which he thought proper to declare all he knew, and to become an Evidence, but he was likewise taken up, and sent to Newgate, where he had not been long, before Hill wrote him the following pitiful Letter. To Mr. Tustian. These. SIR, ” I Understand you have made yourself an Evidence against me, which very much surprized me. I beg that you will let me know the Particulars of what you have said; for the “ Thoughts of your making yourself an Evidence “ against me, gives me more Concern than being “ in this most miserable Place. I understand “ you have a good Room to be in, but I have “ none, nor no Money for me and my Family, “ nor nobody to come near me of any Signification. “ I beg you would consider of some Method “ of sending me some Money, and a particular “ Account of what you have said by the Bearer. “ The World I find runs away with a Notion “ of my impeaching you; but I declare before “ God and the World, That I never said any “ Thing against your Character in my Life. Pray “ send what you send me inclosed, and an Account of what you have said, to a most miserable Creature. THOMAS HILL . THIS very Letter was produced against him at his Trial, and with Mr. Tustian's Evidence, and the Testimony of Persons who had bought several Quantities of Cards, the Stamps upon which were proved to be forged, brought the Matter Home to him. So that he was capitally convicted in December Sessions. Hence it clearly appears, that sooner or later these Kind of Frauds are always found out; and that notwithstanding their seeming to be of such prodigious Benefit, they seldom or never bring the Persons who venture upon them any real Advantage, since it is clear from the foregoing Letter, that this poor Creature, in his deepest Distress, had not wherewith to subsist himself, but was reduced to downright starving; which ought to deter all People from such Practices, as after a Series of Pain and Misery, end in Shame and Want. The following LETTER was found in his Cell, after he was gone to Execution. Dearest Wife! ’ THE Irregularity and Offensiveness of my ‘ private Life, are as well known to you, ‘ as the Crimes I have committed against the ‘ Publick are to the World; and therefore it is ‘ but just that I should acknowledge my Guilt, ‘ and implore your Pardon, which is all now in ‘ my Power to do. Think of that, and I know ‘ you will forgive me, both from a Christian ‘ Principle, and from Motives of Good Nature. ‘ I cannot reflect, much less speak of the vicious Life I have led, without Horror and Confusion; that drew me into those Expences which ‘ drove me upon desperate Courses to supply ‘ them; and when I succeeded in these, kept me ‘ always so low, that by the just Judgment of ‘ Providence, I had no Enjoyment of what I ‘ got, but was miserable in my Mind, as well ‘ as idle in my Conduct. ‘ What can I say to you for my ill Treatment? ‘ Or what can I offer to you on the Subject of ‘ the Circumstances I have brought you into. In ‘ one Thing you are happy, which comforts ‘ me much, all the World acknowledges your ‘ Innocence, and do Justice to you, though ‘ at my Expence: This is but Right, I was ‘ alone in the Crime, and upon me only ought ‘ the Load of Sorrow and Shame to lie. ‘ BUT though just the Burthen, yet it is ‘ nevertheless heavy; and though I must bear ‘ it, I cannot help feeling the Weight of it. ‘ Pray for me however, that I may be enabl'd ‘ to resist Despair. Forget my Faults, blot out ‘ the Remembrance of my Follies, and let the ‘ grievous Punishment that has followed them, ‘ attone for all. These are my last Petitions, ‘ the only Requests that I can ever make to ‘ you. ‘ Be careful of the poor Lambs, your Children and mine, and let the Uprightness of your ‘ Conduct defend them from those Reflections ‘ which mine must otherwise draw upon them ‘ from an unkind World. My dying Blessing ‘ light on them and on you. My Tears stop my ‘ Writing, and my Heart is so full, that I can ‘ only add, it is impossible to express the Sorrow of Your Miserable, Dying Husband, THO. HILL. From my Cell in Newgate, Feb. 16, 1743. THIS poor Man could not free himself almost to the last, from the Desire of living upon any Terms, of which the following is a remarkable Instance. ON Tuesday, February 14, 1743-4, between Five and Six in the Evening, he was at the Door of his Cell for a little Air, when seeing Mr. Nichols the Turnkey, he called to him, and offered him Threescore Guineas to let him out. The Turnkey, instead of taking it, told him, that if he would give him the Press-Yard full of Gold, he would not betray his Trust; that he was there to be safely kept, and safely he should be kept till the Sheriff demanded him. Mr. Nichols observed to him farther, that he was wont to express himself in warm Terms against his Master Mr. Tustian, for betraying him, and therefore should not think amiss of him for refusing to betray his Master, the Head Keeper? BUT this Refusal did not convince him of the Folly of this Attempt. Consider, said he, I have a Wife and three poor Children, and for their Sakes let me out. I cannot do it, returned the Turnkey, though I very much pity your Distress, and therefore make yourself easy under your Circumstances, and do your Duty as I do mine. This was all that past at that Meeting. THE very next Day, Hill resumed his Temptation, asking Mr. Nichols in the Press-Yard, What will no Money get me out? No, answered Mr. Nichols, all the Money your Friends can raise, will have no Effect upon me; and you are not to hope any Passage from hence, but by a free Pardon, in case his Majesty, out of his great Mercy, should be so gracious as to grant you one SOON after a Person was sent into his Cell to put him on double Irons, which was accordingly done. When he came next to go up to Chapel, he spoke to Mr. Nichols and said, I thank you. Nichols asked for what? Hill replied, for causing me to be double Iron’d. Mr. Nichols told him, it was done not by his, but by his Masters Orders, and that Prisoners, while there, must be kept safe. Poor Hill remained however very much chagrin’d, and could not help looking when he came back from Chapel, very sternly upon Nichols. THE Night before his Execution Mr. Nichols spoke to him, and said, Mr. Hill, I hope you have no Animosity against me. Hill answered him, No, you have behaved like an honest, trusty Servant to your Master; I have no Anger against you, but forgive you with all my Heart. Mr. Nichols thank'd him, lock'd him up, and wish'd him good Night. The following Account John Burton gave of himself three Days before he suffered. JOHN Burton * otherwise Appleby (his right Name is Appleton ) 18 Years of Age, born of honest Parents at Croydon in Surry who are both living, his Father is a Labourer and has had eleven Children, five or six of whom are now alive; he went to School to one Arnold Allen , at Croydon, five or six Years, and was instructed in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic; after he left School, he went to live with one Parker, a Farmer, at Warden Court , about a Mile from Croydon. He lived there about a Year, and had four Shillings per Week, but not Victuals; his Business was to drive the Oxen , &c. He then went to Service to George Saxby , of Adscomb , he lived with him about Half a Year, and he left him because they could not agree, for his Master would have the Horses grow fat, and would not allow them Corn; afterwards, he went to live with his Son, not far from him, till he could get another Place; then he went to live with Mr. Duer, of Croydon, and drove a Waggon for him, and used to bring Oatmeal to London, for Mr. Osborn, and continued there about three Quarters of a Year; but the Work being Night and Day, it was to hard for him, and he could not hold it: in these Services, he was faithful and just. After he had received his Wages, he came to London , to buy some Cloaths in Rag Fair , and gave Half a Guinea for the Coat he had on, and there got acquainted with John Bunn , Joseph Leach , and David Shovel , who goes sometimes by the Name of Shields ; † he is now living, and follows the same Trade. HE said, that the first Robbery that ever he committed, was the Robbing James Fennel , a Taylor , near Rosemary Lane , the 21st of June last, which was about the Time he came from Croydon. They used the White Horse in Rag Fair , which is kept by one Smith, and when his Money was spent, they prevailed on him to go a Thieving. IT having been questioned by reason of the Difference in Fennel's Evidence, on the two forementioned Trials, whether that Robbery was committed or not; he was asked, whether they did rob Fennel, he said, they robbed him the Night mentioned on the Trial, about eleven o'Clock at Night: He said, himself, Warwick, Leach, and Bunn, had been to steal some Linnen that they had seen hanging in the Day Time by White-Chapple Church, but it happened, that it was taken in, and being disappointed, they went into they Blue Anchor by Wellclose Square , and Fennel was in the House, and as soon as he went out, they followed him, that Warwick, (and not Leach) knocked him down, and they robbed him of his Hat, Wig, and sixteen Shillings, as they told him, but that he had no Part of the Money; after they had robbed him, they went into Spittle-Fields Church-yard, and getting over a Wall, into a Garden, they stole a Parcel of Linnen, and then he was taken, and impeached the other three. AFTER he had given his Evidence, Miller, and the Husband of Elizabeth Miller , who is now under Sentence of Transportation, was ordered by the Court to carry him on board a Ship, and instead of doing that, carried him to his own * He was Evidence against Richard Warwick in June Sessions, Trial 335, Page 203, and against Bunn and Leach in September Sessions, Trial 417, Page 242, those three are now under Sentence of Transportation. † Shield's was Evidence against John Read , who is to be transported in two Burglaries, last April Sessions, Trial 195, Page 130. House, and sent him a Thieving again: that he, and Bess Miller have been the Ruin of him, Shovel, &c. and endeavoured to learn him to pick Pockets, but could not perform it well at all. He attempted to pick a Gentleman's Pocket about three Months ago, on a Sunday, about the Dusk of the Evening, and he caned him so, that he never would go picking Pockets any more. HE stole a Looking-glass out of a Gentleman's House on the other Side of the Water, and sold it to a Man's Wife, who goes by the Name of Irish Peg, who is a Fence†, for seven Shillings: He said Long Charles and another Man took him, that Irish Peg, got him taken up because he would not sell her the Goods he stole, so cheap as she would have them. HE went down to Croydon-Fair along with Miller, and some others, and would have staid at his Father's, but he prevailed upon him to come to Town, and go to his House again, that Miller kept him a little while at his House, and gave him a small Matter now and then, but he had little or nothing of the Reward on the Conviction of Warwick, Bunn, and Leach. HE said, the Robbery for which he was convicted, was the first that ever he committed in Company with Burrough's, that they did not take any Thing out of Mr. Johnson's Shop, for the Hole that was broke in the Window, was not big enough to take any Thing through, though it was sworn on the Trial, that some Caps were taken through the Glass. The following is the Account John Burrough's gave of himself before he suffered. JOHN Burrough's , about eighteen Years of Age, born in St. Giles's in the Fields ; his Father was a Gunsmith, his Mother is now living; he was put to School to one Laycock, where he continued about half a Year, and was put Apprentice to one Laycock, who lives now by the Seven Dials, a Clog maker , (no Relation to his School-master) who almost starved him; but notwithstanding that, he lived with him on and off 5 Years, but run away from him several Times, and supported himself by Thieving, by which he got into bad Company, several of whom are transported; the first Thing of that kind he did, was breaking his Master's Shew-glass, and taking as many Clogs as he pawned for Half a Guinea, to one Collyer, a Pawnbroker at the Back side of St. Giles's-Church; with that Money, he went to Dartford , in Kent , and when he had spent it, he came to Town again, and went to Gravesend in order to go to Sea, but in Greenwich-Park , N. B. There being so many Facts, and Particulars, given by these unhappy Convicts, as renders it impracticable to bring the same within the usual Compass, and yet are so necessary to be known; we are obliged to refer our Readers to the second Part of this Account, which will be published on THURSDAY next, and wherein, the Readers will find a full Relation of the several Facts committed by the other Convicts; and particularly, a very remarkable Account of Cordosa, the Jew, who made his Escape out of Newgate. As also, the Behaviour and Dying - Speech of ANDREW MILLER , who was condemn'd at the Old-Bailey, on Tuesday the 13th of December last, for murdering Mr. James Neilson , his Captain , and was executed at Execution-Dock on Tuesday the 21st of this Instant, for the same. In his Speech, will contain a very remarkable Account of his Life and Actions. Likewise several Letters to his Wife, while under Confinement, and also to his Mother and Brother. † A Fence is a Buyer of stolen Goods. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS Who were Executed at TYBURN, On FRIDAY the 17th of February, 1743. LIKEWISE OF Andrew Miller , Who was Executed at Execution-Dock , on TUESDAY the 21st of this Instant, for the barbarous Murder of Captain NEILSON. BEING THE FIRST EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble. Robert Westley , Esquire, LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON. Number I. Part II. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M,DCC,XLIV. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. PARK met with a young Woman who was going a Hopping, and went with her to Dartford; after all his Money was spent, he left the young Woman, and came to London, without any Design of doing any Thing farther in that Way; but meeting with a Person in the Borough-Fair who knew him, carried him to his Master, and he committed him to Newgate, where he was tried and acquitted, and his Master took him Home again. When he was sent of an Errand with Money, he used to run away, and would not return till the Money was all spent. About two Years ago, he went entirely from him. About half a Year ago, he broke a Window in Spittle-Fields, and took out as many Shoes as he sold for half a Guinea, and since that, has followed picking Pockets in Cornhill, Fleet-Street, and Temple Bar, and sometimes used to go to Drury-Lane and Covent Garden Play-houses; he said, he chose to go by himself, because what he got was his own; the most he ever made in one Night, by what Handkerchiefs he got, was 5 Shillings, and has sold three Handkerchiefs for a Crown to a Fence in Rag-Fair. The following Account William Clarke gave of Himself. WILLIAM CLARKE , otherwise Stockley , about fifty Years of Age, was born in St. Michael's at Oxford , his Father was a Brewer, who has been dead about forty Years, and his Mother about eight Years; the first School-Master he went to, was one Jennings; he was near thirteen Years at School, under several Masters, and went as far as the Greek Testament: Immediately after he came from School, he went as a Serviteur in Christ-Church College , and was turned out for Misbehaviour, being inclined to keep Company with Women; he has been married to his present Wife, who is a Staffordshire Woman, about thirteen Years, and has one Daughter living, who is three Years of Age; after he left Oxford, he went to Worcester , and was bound Apprentice to one Willis, a Cabinet-maker , with whom he served about four Years on and off: for about 17 Years of Age, he entered into Gore's Regiment of Horse ; he said he was entered 5 Times, and bought off every Time, and his Master and he disagreeing, was the Occasion of his entering into the Army; for he went to Leicester , and his Master came after him, and because he would not go Home with his Master, he entered into General Honeywood's Regiment of Dragoons, till the Regiment he was in, was broke, and then he listed himself into the third Regiment of Guards, and was a Corporal in that Regiment 7 Years, and after that, a Recruiting Serjeant , from which he has been discharged 5 Years, on Account of an ill State of Health he was in at that Time. HE said, he was at the Expedition to Vigo , in King George I. Reign. There were two Men of a Troop out of General Gore's, and General Honeywood's Regiments, in all 24 Men, to go as a Guard to my Lord Cobham, but Honeywood had taken the Town before they got up, there was about an hundred Men killed in the Action. He acknowledged the Fact for which he was convicted, but said, that on the Sunday was 3 Weeks before, he was bit by a mad Dog, and hardly knew what he did, that for a Fortnight, or three Weeks, he was raving mad, and if he had known what he did, he would hardly have gone 2 Miles with a silver Cup in his Hand, publickly, and all the Way from Spittle-Fields to Smithfield , and drinking out of it; he said he sold the Plate for 5 Pounds four Shillings, and that enabled him to go down to the Salt-Water to be dipped, by which he was recovered. HE said, that Mr. Ruddell, the Prosecutor, had made it up with him, and promised he would not hurt a Hair of his Head, and likewise said, that he had always behaved honestly, and seemed to be out of his Senses; and the Prisoner said, if he had not been out of his Senses, he should hardly have come back again, almost a Month afterwards, and lay at his Lodging, in which he committed the Robbery. THAT Mr. C - n - l, the Headborough, who took him up, said, Mr. Ruddell, you don't know what you are about, this Fellow may prosecute you, besides there is a Reward; and then Ruddell, came into the Room, and said, Here is your Prisoner, and with the Assistance of some others, secured him; he said also, that he had then his Child in his Lap (who is about 3 Years of Age) or else 20 of them should not have taken him, but he thought the Matter was all made up, only he was put upon the Prosecution for the sake of the Reward; but there is no Reward in this Case, for it was not a Burglary. The following ACCOUNT was giving by CORDOSA the Jew, a few Nights before his Execution; with a Request it may be publish'd, as a warning to all young Men to avoid his ignominious Death. SINCE his being apprehended (this last Time) he looked upon himself as a Dying-Man, as one who had but a few Days to spend in this Life. It can hardly be imagined, (he thinks) that a Man sensible of his unhappy Condition, and that he is but a few Moments from Eternity, can be induc'd from any Pleasure he takes in the Review of a wicked, vicious, ill-spent Life, to recite those Crimes to the World which he must repent of, or be ever miserable. But least any one should believe that to be his Motive; he thinks it necessary to declare, that he look'd upon himself (in his dying Condition) to take Shame and Confusion of Face to himself; and for the Benefit of the World, to mention some Facts, in order to clear particular Persons, who are suspected of having been concern'd therein, and to warn Youth by his sad Example to avoid those Courses, which sooner or later end in Misery, Destruction and Death. JACOB Cordosa , * 24 Years of Age, born in Amsterdam , his Father was a Grocer of very great Business, and have had 14 Children, 8 of whom are now living, but only one Sister in London, his Father now lives at Newcastle upon Thames, and his Mother at Amsterdam, they were all brought up in a very genteel Manner; and he among the Rest was at a Boarding School at Amsterdam; his Father one Day going to pay a large Sum of Money to his Merchants, his Uncle seeing his Father with two large Bags of Gold and Silver, prevail'd on him to go home again, and not be such a Fool, as to pay that Money away; he persuaded his Father to do as he advis'd him, and returned home, sold of all his Goods, and came to London with the Money, and his Mother went to live in a Room in another Street in Amsterdam, his Father sent Pewter and other Goods from London to Holland, and his Mother sent Hollands in Return; this went on for about two Years, but his Father getting acquainted with a Woman here, she prevailed with him not to send any Thing to his Mother, and the Children; she not having any Remittances from him for a long Time, came to London about eighteen Years ago, with him and the other Children, but could not find his Father: About 8 or 9 Years ago, a Man came and told her, that he was at Hackney; upon which she went and found him out, and he agreed to go along with her, but had not liv'd long together, before he left her, then she returned to Holland again with her Children, and sometime after sent him to London to his Father, who lived with this Woman in Prescot-street Goodman's-Fields, but had another Room in three Crown Court in the Minories; some time after he left Prescot-street, and came to live in the Minories, that he bought him all new Cloaths, and put him to a Boarding School at No. 2 in Prescot-street , where he continued about half a Year, his Father gave his Master orders not to let him go out of Doors, and ordered him to change his Name: He went one Day to see his Sister, in the mean Time his Father came to enquire for him, and gave orders that he should be punish'd for going out; but when his Master came to find that it was his Sister he went to see, he would not correct him for it, so his Father took him away from the School. Then he went to live with his Sister, and his Father paid half a Crown a Week for his Board; his Father kept a Snuff-mill, and he used to take care of the Horses , and travel into the Country with him with Snuff, in which he continued almost 12 Months, but at Northampton seeing 2 Silver Tea-Spoons lying upon a Table at the House where they lodged, he took the 2 Spoons and put them into his Pocket, this was the first Fact that ever he committed; then he went to Hockley within three Miles beyond Dunstable , and sold the two Spoons to a Woman in Hockley for a Shilling a Piece; the next Night as his Father and he was setting by the Fire, who should come in but the Landlord of the House they lodg'd in at Northampton, and 2 or 3 Gentlemen with him; one of them called his Father aside, told him he was a Gentleman, and always behaved himself like a Gentleman, and that his Son had stole 2 Silver Spoons, but he would not hurt a Hair of his Head for his Sake; the Gentleman called him into another Room, and asked him before his Father, what he had done with the 2 Spoons which he took away, he did not care to answer, but his Father bid him answer, he told them he did not take them out of the House, but found them in the Yard, and inform'd them where he had sold them; his Father paid for the Spoons and likewise the Charges of their coming there, and spent a Guinea upon them that Night, and the Gentlemen at the same Time admonish'd him, and told him the ill Consequences that wou'd attend those illegal Practises; if follow'd, wou'd bring him to a shameful End; which has prov'd too true to his Misfortune. THE next Day his Father took half a Guinea out of his Pocket, and bid him go to Holland ,* He was tried in December Sessions 1742, and capitally convicted, but afterwards was ordered to be transported, and on the 16th of August, broke out of Newgate , with John Eyres , who was condemned in April Sessions, for robbing Mr. Byfield on the Highway. for as he bore a good Name in the Country, such a one as him would be the Occasion of his loosing his Character. Jacob did not know where to go, so the Woman of the House spoke to his Father, and desired him to forgive him that Time; and after several Entreaties, his Father forgave him, and they went together to Chester , and met a Gentleman (a Portuguese) upon the Road, who came from Lisbon with a Waggon and six Horses, and 4 Men behind: With a Lion, a Tyger and all Sorts of wild Beasts; after they had sold their Goods they came to London, and his Father sent him to Holland , because he should not do any more of these Tricks, and about 3 Years ago he came from Holland to see for his Father, but could never find him to this Time; he went down to Stamford in Lincolnshire , where he heard his Father lived, and that he was married to a young Woman there, the Woman he lived with in London being dead, he enquired for him, but could not hear of him; then he heard he was at Newcastle, which was as they said 150 Miles from the Place, he did not go there, not being certain of finding him if he went; but came back to London . AFTER he had been in London about three Months, he met one Aaron Cordosa , a Relation of his, who had a Fancy he should travel the Country with him; (says he, Jacob) I am going to Ireland , and if you have a Mind, I will shew you where your Father is; he being desirous of seeing his Father, he went with him to Ireland, Aaron Cordosa and he walked, but Aarons Wife and Family went in the Waggon; Aaron Cordosa had a Design to entice him to continue in Ireland, that he said to Aaron I thought you told me my Father was here, but I find he is not; he said he thought he had been there, and that as he ( Jacob Cordosa ) was there, he might as well go along with him, and he should want for nothing, accordingly he went along with him; they carried one Barrel of Spanish Snuff to Ireland, which they sold; he was at Dublin about six Months, in which Time he got acquainted with a young Woman, and was going to be married to her, but Aaron Cordosa hearing of it said, Jacob, I hear you are going to be married to such a young Woman, says he, I would advise you against it, for two Reasons; one Thing is, she is with Child, and another Thing is, she owes a great deal of Money; so he did not marry her: Soon after he left Aaron Cordosa there and went to Cork , and lived with one Abraham Rivers , almost 12 Months; there he had no Body to talk to, for he could not understand their Language; at that Place he stole 3 Pieces of Holland out of a Trunk, and a new Suit of Cloaths, and left his old Cloaths in the Room of them; he sold the Holland and went to Waterford , from Waterford to Dublin , from Dublin to Bristol , and from Bristol to London , where he went to live with his Sister, after he had been about a Week there, he quarrelled with her, and a Woman told him if he could not live quietly with his Sister, he should marry; accordingly she helped him to a Wife, who he left with Child, in about six Months Time and went to Holland ; while he was in Holland he received a Letter from her, upon which he came to England, where he followed his own Business of Snuff-making . SOME Time after that she was brought to Bed of a Son, but he soon left her and went to Holland again, and hearing that her Mother was dead he returned to London, this was about three Years ago, at that Time the Vestry belonging to the Synagogue hearing there were many Robberies committed by the Jews, sent several of them to Holland, and they gave him two Guineas and ordered him to the same Place; and told him if he returned within 3 Years they would arrest him, (he said 'tis a Custom among the Jews, if a Man goes abroad to any other Parts for such a Time as 2 or 3 Years or more, according to the Agreement, if he returns within that Time, he is liable to be arrested.) He received the 2 Guineas, and a Person passed his Word (according to Custom) that he should go abroad, his Child being then dead, he promised to go to Holland, and took his Wife out of Town with him; when he got as far as Bow , he would have persuaded her to have staid in England, but she said she would go with him, so he run away from her, and went to Holland, about a Fortnight afterwards his Wife went after him to Holland, and staid about a Fortnight with him, and then he sent her to London again; he remained in Holland about 5 Weeks after she left him, and then came to London, his Wifes Brother and other Friends of hers advised her to arrest him, and put him in Goal, upon that he said he would put it out of their Power to arrest him; so he got a Divorce from her under Pretence of going abroad, but he did not; he said that after they are divorced, they are not to speak to one another, nor be under one Roof. She is now living, and is an English Woman a Jewess, after that he got acquainted with one Mary Allen , who is his present lawful Wife but not a Jewess. HE said he had been in England about two Years, he sometimes followed his own Business of Snuff-making, and was a Piece of a Barber ; he said he had been in London several Times before, and used to come five or six Times in a Year and buy hard Ware, and Pewter, and carry it to Holland; he always went in the King's Packet Boat, because he went for nothing, only giving a Shilling or two to the Clerk for writing the Pass. HE said he never was in any Trouble or any Goal before he was taken up for the Burglary, &c. for which he was tried in Decem. Sessions, 1742. That Joseph Isaacs who was an Evidence against him sometime ago, and likewise suffered with him at Tyburn , was the Ruin of him, by first enticing him into these wicked Practices; he got acquainted with him first, by seeing him in a public House playing at Lambs Skinit, he had play'd with Isaacs and wone his Hat and Cloaths; there was a young Woman he was acquainted with who used to meet him every Day, whose Aunt had got two Houses in little Moor-Fields, and she persuaded Joseph Isaacs , Cordosa and Robinson to go and rob her Aunt; for says she the old B - h has got Money, and you may easily come at it; accordingly they went, but seeing a Light, they would not venture. Since we are disappointed, says Joseph Isaacs to Cordosa come along with me, they went into White Chapel about seven o'Clock, and between the Bars and White Chapel Church , they met with Jack Robinson * with his Hat over is Eyes; says Isaacs, Jack will you go? Robinson said to Isaacs, who have you got with you, said he an Acquaintance of mine; as we were coming up an Alley, Robinson laid hold of a Window to pull it open, said Cordosa that will not do for me, says Isaacs what are you afraid of? he said somebody will lay hold of us, however they did not do any thing then. Cordosa said to Isaacs, what Sort of Things are you going to bring me into, Isaacs said you Fool, this is the best Way of getting Money. One Night Isaacs and Robinson attempted to break open a Druggists House in White Chapel , but could not accomplish it. The next Night they told him of it, but not being willing to go with them, he gave them the slip, and ran home. Robinson came one Day with Mac Coy, (Isaacs) to his Lodgings when he was not at home, which his Wife acquainted him with, he said to her if they come again, tell them I am not at home; Mac Coy came one Night to enquire for him, but his Wife denying him, Mac Coy said he was sure he was at home, and at the same time told his Wife, he would shoot through the Windows if he did not come to him, Cordosa was at home, but being vexed at his Behaviour, said he would break his Head if he did not go away (he lodg'd then at one Widow Leonards in Petticoat Lane ) Mac Coy said he would pay him to Morrow if he did not come down and let him in, and Cordosa said, he would pay him if he did not go away. AFTER his becoming acquainted with Jack Robinson , † he used to go frequently to his House, and go and spend Six pence with him, but did care for much Conversation with Isaacs, because he kept Company with Black Guards, and the like, in Duke's Place, and told them every Thing he did, so that if he committed a Robbery, every Body was sure to know it, for what he did in the Night, he would tell the next Day; he said that Isaacs (Mac Coy) was a Thief as soon as ever he could walk, and has been so ever since; that* He was tried with Jacob Cordosa , in December Sessions 1742, and capitally convicted on the Evidence of Joseph Isaacs , and is since transported. † Robinson was capitally convicted with Jacob Cordosa for a Burglary in December Sessions 1742, and since transported. Isaac's Father is living, and has five or six Wives. Cordosa said, Joseph Isaacs and * Abraham Pass , (both Jews) broke open the Warehouse of Messures Beale and Dawson, Linnen Drapers, in Talbot Court , Gracechurch Street , in July last; they got in three Nights running, the first Night they opened the Cellar Window, between the Hours of Twelve and One o'Clock, and took out four or five pieces of Linnen; the Second Night they got some other Pieces; and the Third Night they took about three Pieces; Joseph Isaacs would not assist in bearing them off, but bid Abraham Pass carry them. Pass said, why should I carry them all, when you are to have part of the Money; there was a Difference between them, but at last to end the Dispute, Abraham Pass carried them, but going along Abraham drop'd them, being very heavy, (three pieces of brown Oznaburg) and would not carry them any farther; a Watchman hearing a Noise, and suspecting some Roguery, came up to them, upon which Joseph Isaacs ran away, but Pass would not go away and leave the Linnen, so the Watchman laid hold of him, and asked him how he came by that Linnen; he said he had been out in the Country, and was going Home with them; the Watchman said you must give a better account of yourself before I'll let you go, (Abraham could hardly speak English) so he was committed that Night to Woodstreet Compter for further Examination, and then made himself an Evidence against † Richard Clay , who was Evidence last Sessions against this Joseph Isaacs , for the Burglary upon which he was convicted. Cordosa being asked whither Isaacs Mac Coy, had lately been in Holland, because it was sworn upon his Tryal, that he was in Holland at the Time the Burglary for which he was convicted, was committed; he said that Isaacs never was in Holland in his Life, but only kept himself out of the Way, that after Cordosa was cast, he picked up Abraham Pass , and after Pass was Executed, he thought himself safe, and then he got acquainted with Richard Clay , and committed several Robberies with him, and some other Persons. Joseph Isaacs , John Robinson and he, broke open Mr. Francis's House, a Linnen Draper at the Corner of Red-Lyon Street in White-Chapel ; Isaacs and Robinson, went one Day to Buy a bit of Linnen, for the lining of a Waistcoat, which came to a Shilling or Eighteen-pence, in Order to observe the inside of the Shop; two or three Nights after, they told him there was a good Chance at the Corner of Red Lyon Street, accordingly they went, and got into the Shop through the Cobler's Stall, which is under the Shop Window, and then opened a little Door, and took out two pieces of Blue Linnen; they hearing a Watchman coming, went out of the House, and after the Watchman was gone, they went in again, and took out about Twelve pieces of Linnen more, and went out at the Door, that opens into Red Lyon Street, and Sold those Goods that Night, to one ‡ S - x, for nine or ten Pounds, they got in about 12 o'Clock, and sold the Linnen about 3, and divided the Money exactly between them, which he said was about three Pound each. After Isaacs and Robinson were gone, Cordosa returned the same Night, and took out nine pieces of white Linnen, each about 24 Yards long; Twelve Yards of Cambrick; a piece of Printed Linnen, about 24 Handkerchiefs, a new Perriwig, and two pieces of Linnen Check, (he had Picklock-keys with him, if there had been occasion for them,) He sold part of these Goods to the same Person that Night; then he went home to his own Room, in Buckle Street, Goodman's Fields, and it not being Day Light, he had a mind to venture again, which he attempted, but by such Time as he got there, several People were coming to Market, so that he was afraid he could not get in with safety, and returned to his Lodging, without doing any thing more that Night. * Abraham Pass , was tried for this Burglary in October Sessions, and Convicted; Sessions-Paper Page 267, Trial 468, and Executed the 21st of November last. † Clay was Tried in September Sessions, for breaking a Wine Vault in Fenchurch Street , belonging to Mr. Thomas Wilson , and stealing 21Quart Bottles of White Wine, and 18 large Candles, upon the Evidence of Abraham Pass and acquited. ‡ He would not tell the Name of the Person, but as he mentioned the Name of Sauchex presently after, tis very probable it was that Person. THE next Day there was a great Noise that the Linnen Draper was robb'd, and my Partners heard that the People of the Shop, said there were more Things lost, than they had part of, and they told him they believed he had been to the Shop again, he denied it, but Joseph Isaacs's Father going into his Room, when he was taking something out of his Drawers, saw some of the Handkerchiefs and Linnen, which he had kept for his own private Use, and he told his Son of it; then it was Discovered, that he had been there again. Isaacs was angry, and said if he had told him, he would have gone back again with him, and if he did not give them part of the Goods, he would Discover the Robbery. He told him he would not give him any, that he had no right to them unless he had been with him; Isaacs said if he did not give him part he would do for him, but Cordosa would not, so it passed off, and as they would have him out with them again, they made no Noise about it, and they went a Robbing together afterwards. THE next Fact they committed was the breaking open an old Woman's House in Well Close Square , who kept a Distillers Shop, this was committed by Robinson and Cordosa, for as Isaacs used to tell the Boys what Robberies he had committed, they would not let him go with them; the broke a Pain of Glass, and got in at the Kitchen Window, and took three Doz. of Pewter Plates from off the Shelf, half a Doz. of Candlesticks, a Warming pan, a Money Shovel, and a large heap of fine Linnen, which was ready to be Ironed, and a copper Coffee-pot, they were going with all those Things to Jack Robinson 's, Cordosa went in, and handed the Things out to Robinson, who had a Bag with him, and he laid the Candlesticks in a row in the Street, and as Cordosa was putting the Pewter into the Bag, two Excise Officers came by; he stood before the Candlesticks to hide them, and Jack Robinson walked off with the Bag upon his Back; they called out and asked what is here, but they did not see the Candlesticks, but seeing somebody running before, they walked after Robinson, and cryed Hallo! Robinson hearing the Excise Officers, thought they called Watchman, so he threw the Bag down, run away and left it behind him, and the Excise Officers took hold of the Bag; then he went to Robinson's House, at Salt Peter-Bank, and asked him what he had done with the Bag, he said he thought he was pursued, so he threw it down, and left it behind, but Cordosa could hardly believe but that he had flung him, and told him he would not believe him, Robinson bid him go about a Stones throw from his Door, and he would find the Money Shovel, he would hardly believe it then, they went to look after the Warming Pan, and the Candlesticks, and found them where they left them; but the Excise Officers produced the Bag in Court upon his Tryal, * Robinson said he had lost a fine Chance in loosing the Bag. ANOTHER Time, he and Robinson, broke open a House in * Goodman's-Yard , over against the End of Prescot-Street in Goodman's-Fields ; they got in at the Cellar Window, and then proceeded up Stairs, from whence they took three Doz. of China Dishes, half a Doz. of Chocolate Cups, half a Doz. of Basons, two Pound of Tea in Canisters, four large Iron Pots, and a Fish Kettle; they Sold all but the Tea to a Fence, he mentioned before (that was S - x,) the Tea he kept for himself, S - x offered him eight Shillings for half a Pound of the Tea, but he would not part with it. HE was asked whether he could not Bark like a Dog, he smiled and said Yes, but that it was all over with him now; (for next Friday says he, the Cord will hinder my Barking) and if he was to do it, it would frighten those that heard him, as it had done other People. The same Night they were going into that House again, but hearing some body come down Stairs, they thought it Time to withdraw, and they retired* John Robinson , who is Transported, was Indicted in December Sessions 1742, for breaking and entering the Dwelling House of Samuel Barrons on the 18th of October, 1742, and taking sundry Houshold Goods, &c, among which was a Fish Kittle, &c. So that it is likely this is the same Burglary. Home; the next Day he went by the Door, and heard a great Noise of the People's being robb'd; he enquired what was the Matter, though he said he knew very well himself, without asking; the People who were standing by the House, said that House had been robb'd of two Pound of Tea, and likewise said, that the People who were robb'd would not have taken 30 l. for the China, and other Things, as before mentioned. THE next Robbery he committed, was breaking the Dwelling House of Richard Blount , Esq; in Mansel Street , Goodman's Fields , in Company with Isaacs and Robinson, Isaacs brought a Knife from his Lodging with a Blade a quarter of a Yard long, which he (Cordosa) put between the Window Shutters, and opened them so far as to put a Hand in, and then unfastened the Iron Bar on the inside of the Window, (a Bar which turns round) opened the Shutters and went in. The first Thing he laid hold of, was a Silver * Tea Kettle and stand, half a Doz. of Silver Tea Spoons, gilt; two Linnen Gowns, a Footman's great Coat, 3 pair of new worsted Stockings, half a dozen of Silk Handkerchiefs, and several other trifling Things which he could not remember, there was a little Box in the same Place which they could not get out. After he came out he saw a Watchman coming by that knew him when he lived in Houndsditch , (Robinson and Isaacs kept at a Distance) he asked the Watchman what was the Matter, the Watchman said some Body has been robbed, Cordosa said aye has there? yes says the Watchman there has, then they went home presently, they kept the Things till Morning, and sold them to S - x. He said the Esquire did not care what he gave if he could have got the Tea-Kettle and Stand again: The Silver Spoons Handkerchiefs and Stockings he sunk, he kept the Stockings and Handkerchiefs for his own Use; in a Day or two they were advertised, and then his Partners reading the News, and finding such Things were lost, they charged him with sinking of them, and were very angry at it, but he denied it, and told them, he knew nothing of the Spoons, he sold the Spoons to the same Fence (S - x) for twelve Shillings. Afterwards Isaacs and Sanchex took a walk together, and Isaacs was taken up, Sanchex was afraid of the Constable and that he was a going to lay hold of him, and he run away, Isaacs had one Hand in his Breast, and the other in his Pocket, they searched him and found two Pistols in his Pocket, he was carried before a Justice on the other side of the Water, and he committed him to the new Goal, finding himself heavy loaden with Irons, and being afraid of his Life, he sent for Unwin the Thieftaker, and impeached him and Robinson; Justice Richards granted a Warrant to take them up. Unwin sent one of his Servants to Cordosa's Lodging to enquire for him, his Wife said he was not at home, they left Word for him to go to Joe Isaacs on the other side of the Water, for he wanted to speak with him; when he came Home his Wife was crying, and told him the Message, and said, she was afraid it was to take him up, he thought it was only that Isaacs sent for him because he had not been to see him, and as he was going out one Sunday Morning, Unwin and another Man came up to him with 2 Pistols, and Unwin said Jacob you must go along with me, which he did, and was at Unwin's House from Sunday Morning till Monday Night, and then went before the Justice who committed him: Afterwards Unwin and his Partner went to Jack Robinsons, and they found him sick in Bed, and carried him to Unwin's, and there he pulled out a Book, and showed them an Account of all the Robberies he had committed, with the Day of the Month to each of them, and who was along with him; because he thought to make himself an Evidence; Cordosa was put into the Tower Goal that Night, and the next Day committed to Newgate , Robinson was committed to Bridewell because he was sick. He said Robinson and Isaacs committed another Robbery in † Goodman's Fields , where they got some Candels, and he had Part of the Candels. * John Robinson was indicted for this Burglary which was committed 16 Oct. 1742, the December Sessions following, but was not tried upon it. † Joseph Isaacs was tried for this Fact, in December Sessions, 1742, and acquitted, viz. for breaking and entering the dwelling House of Sam. Hawkins , and stealing two Boxes, containing, 3 Dozen of Candles, 4 Candlesticks, a Pair of Snuffers, a Brass Cock, three Pair of Shoes, and a Pair of Buckles, Oct. 14. HE acknowledged the breaking open Mr. Benjamin Sadler s † House, in Wellclose-Square , and stealing some Brass and other Things. HE also acknowledged the Fact ‡ for which he received Sentence of Death, and that he and Robinson broke open the House and took a considerable Quantity of Brandy and Rum. He said, he never committed any Robberies in Holland: He was told, it was reported, that he had been guilty of Murder in Holland; he declared he never was, but gave the following Account, which, he said, perhaps might give rise to that Report: He said, he kept Company with a Girl in Holland for a considerable Time, whose Name is Sarah Stokes , and paid for her Lodging and Board; she had lived next Door to his Father's at Amsterdam, from a Child, and she was but a Child when he first came to London; and when he went back again to Holland, about 5 or 6 Years ago, he heard the Girl used to be free and drink with any body, and had a very bad Character; (her Father and Mother were very honest People, and sold Fruit) he thought with himself he would try her, for if she would go with any Body, she would go with him; he went one Day by her Stall, as she was sitting with Fruit, says she, Jacob, Will you give me a Dish of Coffee? in Holland they don't drink strong Liquors as they do here, for a Dish of Coffee there, is as good as a Glass of Wine; he went to her Lodging and gave her some Coffee, and used to go there every Day, and never thought any harm, and used sometimes to take a Walk with her; one Day he said, Sarah, You go Abroad with one and another, if you will keep with me, I will take Care of you; she said, she would; and then he took a Lodging for her, and paid 8 d. a Week; he kept with her almost twelve Months: She had left some of her Things at her Cousins, where she lodged, and they would not let her have them without she would pay more than she owed her; he went to know the Reason why she would not let her have her Things; says she, Jacob, she owes me a great deal more. So he went for a Constable; he said, in Holland, you give a Constable a Shilling and he must go with you, and likewise the People must give the Owner their Things, for they cannot stop them for Debt. Accordingly she delivered her Things to her; but as he had been so good natured to assist her, his Mistress grew saucy to him, and he gave her a Slap on the Face, she sent for a Constable, and he was carried to the Justice's, and kept in his House from Morning till Night; he told him he had beat and abused the Girl, and used her ill: He said, he did not live with her, and that he did not know her; and told him likewise, that he had a Wife in London, and traded backward and forward from England to Holland; and then the Justice discharged him. HE said, if a Prisoner in Holland deserves Death, and any Person of good Character, recommends them for Mercy, their Punishment is mitigated to be whip'd with Rods; Jack Ketch ties the Prisoner to the Gallows, and whips the Prisoner very severely, the States looking on all the while. The oldest Statesman has a Golden Hand, with one Finger held up during the Time of whipping, and when the Finger drops down, the Executioner leaves off; then the Executioner burns him in the Back with the Arms of Amsterdam, and afterwards the States send him to the Rasp House, for 7 or 14 Years, according to the Nature of the Offence. AFTER he came to London, several of his Acquaintance met him, and said, Jacob, are you here? 'tis reported all over London, that you were racked upon the Wheel in Holland; he said, I racked upon the Wheel; for what? why for Murder said they; he said he knew nothing of it, that he never was in Goal at all, only kept in the Justices House one Day. One shook † He was tried in December Sessions 1742, for this Fact. He was indicted for Burgulary, &c. but was acquitted of the Burglary, and found guilty of the Felony to the Value of 39 s. ‡ He was tried for breaking the House of Mrs. Tryphena Eden , and stealing eight Gallons of Rum, and ten Gallons of Brandy, Oct. 15, 1742. See December Sessions, 1742. him by the Hand, and another shook him by the Hand, and said they were glad to see him. This Affair happened about 4 Years ago. Although we have given some short ACCOUNT already of Cordosa's Escape out of Newgate; the following being more particular, it is hop'd will be more acceptable to the Readers. ONE Night he, and Jack Eyres *, and Geo. Jefferies , who were under Sentence of Transportation, one Noble a Fine, and one Henry Rowley , a Fisherman , another Fine, who was ordered six Months Imprisonment, and twelve Pounds, for fishing in a Pond: Eyres and Cordosa were Swabbers , and were not ironed; they were all in the High Hall one Night; Cordosa saw Rowley looking out at a Window, says Cordosa, what do you do there? Nothing at all, says he, only looking out to try if I can see the Street; two or three Days after, Rowley said to Cordosa, 'tis as easy to get out of this Place as can be; as to you, said he, you have no Occasion to endeavour to get out, for you are to go to Jamaica. Rowley said, he knew a young Man a Smith in Holborn, and he would speak to him to bring a Saw, for in the Window of the Place where they lay, there were Holes big enough to put a quart Pot through; that it was only to saw from one Bar to another, and then it would be open enough for any Man to go through, being about a Foot and a half square; the Smith brought the Saw, but Rowley would not speak to him before me, because he would not let him know that I knew any thing of the Matter; but his Friends paid the Fine and got him out. There was a Woman who lay for Transportation that Rowley was very great with, and Cordosa owned he was very well acquainted with her too; he told her, if she could get a Saw, he could get her out; she spoke to her Husband, and he brought a Saw up in the inside of his Breeches; they in one Night, cut through the whole Bar; there were five or six in the Secret; Noble said to Cordosa, he must not work every Night, for fear of being discovered; but as Eyres and he were Swabbers, they used to find Opportunities to work without being observed; they had almost done on Sunday Night, but there was a Bar they could hardly get a Saw in; but the next Night they got it through. Jack Eyres 's Mother brought a Rope, and they got another, and fastened it to the Bar of the Window: George Jefferies tried if he could get through, but one of the Bars stuck in his Thighs, and he could not get backward or forward, and he cried out; Cordosa said, don't mane a Noise, he being at that Time on the Outside, just going down; Eyres was then on the Inside; as Cordosa was going down, he saw somebody going to knock at the Lodge-Door, who was smoaking a Pipe of Tobacco; he said to Eyres, he would not go down yet, for he was sure there was somebody coming into the Lodge, but he told Jack Eyres he would not go down without him, and was sometime in persuading him to follow. Cordosa had the Rope in his Arm, when he saw the Fire fall out of the Pipe upon the Ground; Jack Eyres said, let us go down; Cordosa said, as somebody was there, the going down would make some of the Dust fall down, and might discover them; in a little Time, they heard the Door clap too, and then Cordosa went down, and told Eyres he would go up Smithfield , and desired him to overtake him; he thought he heard somebody talking in the Street, and that he heard a Person say, I believe there is somebody breaking out of Newgate; but after he got down, he did not stay to look behind him, but went into Smithfield. HE said, as Eyres came down, he fell into a Basket-woman's Basket, and fell upon her: The Woman said, to Jack, what are you breaking out of Newgate, and called Watch, Watch; he said, If you speak a Word you B -, I'll knock you down. * Eyres was condemned to die (with James Cropp , since Executed) for robbing Mr. Byfield, of Newington, on the Highway, last April Sessions; but was reprieved for Transportation. Eyres overtook him in Smithfield, and began to run; said Cordosa, what do you run for? he said, because the Woman called the Watch. Cordosa said, they would go up into Newgate before they came after them; upon which, they both went together to Eyres's Brothers House on Windmill-Hill , and had a Dram; Cordosa said, he had not a Farthing in the World, and asked Eyres's Brother to lend him Six-pence, and he gave him Three-pence: Jack Eyres's Brother knew it was him, and bid him go away directly, for he would not let him stay there; Jack came out and said, he would go and see his Wife before he went; she lived in a little House the backside of his Brothers; he went and took his Leave of her, and then went into Shoreditch with Cordosa: Eyres said, Jacob, I wish we could drink together, before we part: they went up into Kingsland-Road , and then parted between two and three o'Clock in the Morning, and Cordosa went to his Sisters in Petticoat-Lane ; she said, what Occasion had you to do any such Thing, when you know where you are to go, when you go Abroad? She gave him a Shilling, but would not let him come into the House; then he went to see his Wife, whose Mother was a Milkwoman; she seemed much surprized when she saw him, and said, how came you out? she was very angry with him; but he replied, what signifies making Words now, it is so, and said, he was to blame for doing it, his Case was as good as a free Pardon; when he came out, he did not think to have staid an Hour in London, but to have gone away to Holland directly. HIS Wife carried him to a House in Hackney Road , near her Father's, who came to him, and said, Jacob, you look very cold, will you drink a Dram, it will warm you; they went to a House where Jacob agreed to lodge, and they drank a Dram, and he was to pay a Shilling for a Week, and to stay no longer; the Woman being poor, he used to send for Coals and other Things, and she went and enquired of one or another, whether there was not a Reward for taking him, and while he was there, a Man came who he never saw in his Life before, and said, he wished he could be shaved, and Cordosa said, he would shave him, accordingly he did, and while he was shaving, he said to him, young Man, I never saw you, or your Wife before in my Life, but I would have you move your Lodging presently; after that, the Man's Wife came up and said, the Woman that Cordosa lodged with, was enquiring whether there was not a Reward for taking him; afterwards another Woman came into the House, and said, Jacob, it is proper for you to move your Lodging, accordingly he and his Wife went down Stairs, and made the best of their Way to Hackney, about one o'Clock in the Afternoon, and staid till it was almost Night, and then came to Town, and went to his Sisters in Pettycoat-Lane , and begged of her to hide him somewhere; but she was deaf to his Intreaties, and would not take him into her House; but his Sister's Husband said, come to me To-morrow, and I'll get you on board a Lisbon Ship, and gave him Six pence, but would not admit him into the House, not that he grudged him a Lodging as he told him, but because he would not be safe, for he had been enquired after there, and they would be looking for him again; he lay at his Wife's Mother's House that Night, and the next Day she got him an empty House, where he said, he was as close as if he had been in Newgate, and thought, that as nobody came after him, he was very safe; then he thought he might as well go down, and was in her Mother's Apartment about six or seven Days: who should come to him, but Corling, who lives in his Mother-in-Law's House, and Corling's Wife said to him, keep close, don't come to any Window; but Corling came to Newgate, and enquired where the Deputy-Keeper lived, and said, he knew a Jew who was broke out of Newgate, and said at the same Time, I have dead set him. Upon which, somebody told him to go under the Gateway, and they would tell him where the Deputy-Keeper lives; accordingly he was informed; upon which, Charles Crofts , and two Persons more went to his Room, and found him just going to Bed; Charles said, don't stir, if you do, I'll knock you down, and he did not offer to stir. One of the Gentlemen bid Charles use him civilly, and not hurt him, and as Cordosa himself says, they did use him very civilly; but one Thing he took amiss of them was, to bring him to his old Lodging, (Newgate). HE was asked, whether he had committed any Robberies since he broke out of Newgate; he said, he had not, for he was afraid of going Abroad, for fear of being taken. HE was also asked, Whether when he broke out of Goal, he knew that if he was taken, he was liable to suffer Death? He said, he did not know that he was, if he had, he never would have broke out; but he knew, if he had been transported, and afterwards had returned, he must then have suffered Death. HE said he had good Hopes of Salvation, and very great Satisfaction in his own Mind concerning it. The following Letter was taken out of Leath's Pocket at the Place of Execution, at his own Request, and desired it might be made public for the Good of Mankind. Friend D - s, YOU see what my Follies have brought me to, and the Home to which all must come, that travel in the same Road. I write this to warn you to get out of it before it be too late. Pleasure is the Bait that draws us to these dismal melancholly Misfortunes. We see Gentlemen in their idle Hours, and are tempted to imitate their Courses; which in due Time, and in different Ways, ruin them and us. These are Mischiefs that are inseperable from our Course of Life, and therefore though it does not excuse it, ought to make us pitied. I wish from my Heart, that my Fate may so shock you, and other of my Companions, as to be a Means of saving you from the like Evils. But remember what I tell you, the only Method to escape, is to get out of the Road of Necessity, for Gaming and lewd Women will infallibly drag you into Practices of a like Kind with those for which I suffer. Believe me, every Gaming-House is hung with Halters, and every one of those wanton Creatures, is neither better nor worse, than an Agent for the Hangman. ONE Thing I must say, that 'tis strange to me these Gaming-Houses are suffered. I may speak this, Indulgence to them has cost me my Life. I think my Lady's a Dishonour to Quality, and I am amaz'd that Title should be a Protection to such Baseness. Let me beg of you to shew this to - and -, they all go to that vile Place; and if this does not prove a Warning to them, will follow me to this. I die in perfect Charity with all the World, acknowledge my Punishment to be but just, and am content to be a Spectacle for the Good of others. I am your unfortunate Friend, JOSEPH LEATHE THE ORDINARY of Newgate's ACCOUNT OF ANDREW MILLER , Executed at Execution-Dock , on Tuesday the 21st Day of this Instant February, 1743-4, and in the Seventeenth Year of His Majesty's Reign. ON Tuesday the 13th of December, about Nine o'Clock in the Morning, Sir HENRY PENRICE , Judge of the High-Court of Admiralty , attended by Doctor PAUL, his Majesty's Advocate, and several other Judges and Learned Doctors of the Civil Law, who were nam'd in the King's Commission, came to the Sessions-House in the Old Bailey, the Silver Oar being carried before them, with the Marshal and other Officers attending them, and opened their Commission for holding a Sessions for trying Offences committed on the High Seas, within the Jurisdiction of the Admiralty of England; when the two following Persons, viz. John Fletcher and Andrew Miller , were tried, and convicted of Murder. WHILE under Sentence, they were exhorted to an unfeigned Faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners, from these Words, But to as many as received him, to them gave he Power to become the Sons of God, even to them that believe on his Name, John i. 12. From hence I observ'd, that as all saving Graces proceed from God, so Faith, the chief Christian Virtue, is the Product of God's free Grace; To them gave he Power; who gives us this Power? None but God. 2dly, I observed what this great Power given them by God is, To become the Sons of God; this is confirmed by the Apostle St. Paul, For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God. For ye have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to Fear, but ye have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry, Aba, Father; the Spirit itself beareth Witness with our Spirits, that we are the Children of God; and if Children, then Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint Heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together, Rom. viii. 14, &c. 3dly, By way of Consequence we observed, that serious and devout Christians ought to be importunate at the Throne of Grace, that it would please God to give unto us his Holy Spirit to bear Witness with our Spirit, that we are the Children of God; and what God hath promised it is our Duty to ask, according to the Precept of our Blessed Saviour, Ask, and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you, &c. I instructed him also in the Nature of true Repentance, from these Words, Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out, when the Times of Refreshing shall come from the Presence of the Lord. WE observed from hence, 1st. That Repentance is a turning of the Mind, and this must be from its former State of Sin and Impurity, to Holiness and Virtue. 2dly. That Repentance, in its necessary Consequence, implies Conversion, which is a Change of the whole Man, so that he becomes a New Creature, willing and desirous to please God in every Thing. 3dly. The great Effect of our Repentance is, to have our Sins blotted out, freely pardon'd and forgiven through the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant. 4thly. That Repentance implies Joy and Peace in Believing, in these Words, When the Times of Refreshing shall come from the Presence of the Lord. MR. Miller had all the Instructions and Exhortations in common with the other Prisoners. He was exhorted also to prepare for receiving the Sacrament of our Blessed Lord's Last Supper, wherein all the Benefits and Blessings proceeding from the New Covenant of Grace, are ensured, sealed up, and applied to every true Believer. UPON Wednesday the 8th of February, the Report was made to his Majesty in Council, by the Honourable Judge Advocate, of the two Malefactors lying in the Cells of Newgate , for Crimes committed on the High Seas, within the Jurisdiction of the Admiralty of England; when John Fletcher , for the Murder of John Danvers , an Officer belonging to his Majesty's Customs at Birdlington in Yorkshire , whom he shot dead, as the said Danvers was endeavouring to board the John and Joanna, to search for uncustomed Goods, about a League from Birdlington; for this Shooting of Danvers, Fletcher was convicted and found guilty of Murder by the Jury; but some Things appearing favourable on the Trial, as that the Captain commanded him, who was the Chief Mate, to shoot the first Man that came on board, although Fletcher denied his shooting any at all, but the Gun being under his Arm, which touch'd the Lock, and made the Gun go off, and so accidentally killed Mr. Danvers, as he attempted to board the Ship. These were the Circumstances that moved the Jury to recommend him to his Majesty's Mercy, and his Majesty, in Compliance with their Representation, was pleased, out of his great Goodness, graciously to order a free Pardon to be given to the said John Fletcher , and to order Andrew Miller for Execution. ANDREW MILLER , Mariner , was indicted, for that he upon the High Seas, in the Road of Smyrna in Turkey , on Board the Thomas and Diana, at her Mooring there, upon Capt. James Neilson , Commander of the said Thomas and Diana, in the Peace of God and the King, did make an Assault, and with a Sword made of Iron and Steel, Value 1 s. him the said Captain Neilson did wound in several Parts of the Body, which Wounds proved mortal, so that in a few Hours the said Capt. Neilson did die: And the Indictment further sets forth, that the said Andrew Miller , wilfully, maliciously, and of his Malice aforethought, the said Capt. James Neilson , on Board the good Ship Thomas and Diana, at her Mooring at Smyrna, and within the Jurisdiction of the Admiralty of England, did kill and murder, contrary to the Peace of our Sovereign Lord the King, his Crown and Dignity, &c. to which Indictment the said Andrew Miller pleaded Not Guilty; but the Jury, consisting of Gentlemen and Freeholders, upon fair Hearing, and full Proof, brought Andrew Miller in Guilty of the Indictment. Death. ANDREW MILLER , 52 Years of Age, of honest, reputable Parents in the Town of Newburgh , on the South of the River Tay , in the County of Fyfe , in North Britain . He was well educated at School to read, write, and cast Accompts for Business, and carefully instructed in the Christian Faith. He was born in a Sea Port Town, and his Father, a Seafaring Man, was an Officer on Board a Man of War in Queen Anne's Wars, who bred him to the Sea, to which he served his Time very honestly, and prov'd an expert Sailor, very capable of whatever Business he took in Hand, a Man of good Sense and Resolution, who could behave and acquit himself in a very becoming Manner. He had been for some Years on Board his Majesty's Fleet in the Station of a Midshipman, and such like Places; and then leaving the King's Service, he went into the Merchant's, and for about thirty Years was constantly employed, sometimes as Captain, at other Times as Chief Mate of Ships, and he was once Captain of a South Sea Snow in the West-Indies; but he was not above a Year or two in this Way of Business, otherwise he might have greatly enriched himself. While under his last Misfortune he was in very low Circumstances, and had nothing to subsist on, but what the Lords of the Admiralty allowed him, as their Lordships do to all to their unfortunate Prisoners. As to his Conduct in Life, he was regular and decent in his Behaviour, keept good Company, and was respected by his Acquaintance, neither was he ever looked upon to be a quarrelsome or malicious Person, but agreeable enough in his Conversation, and all his Friends were mightily surprized when they heard that Miller had fallen into this great Misfortune. When at Home he was punctual in going to Church, and frequently took the Blessed Sacrament in a devout Manner, as he did also while under Sentence of Death. He had sailed over a great Part of the World, through the Mediterranean , up to Turkey , along the Coast of Africa , and was sometime in the West-Indies , where he was Captain or Chief Mate of Merchant Ships, as he never served in any lower Station. ON Sunday the 19th Instant, two Days before he died, as I was preaching in the Forenoon upon those Words of the Prophet to King David, Thou art the Man, 2 Sam. xii. 7. and describing the Sin of Murder, 1st. Negatively, what it is not; and, 2dly. Positively, What is; Miller looked up to me in the Pulpit, and with a loud Voice said, He was not guilty of direct Murder. I told him I was not speaking of him, but only of Murder in general, and let every one apply it to themselves, as they have Reason so to do. When I mentioned this to him in the Press Yard in the Afternoon, that no Reflection was intended against him, only as he was to die for Murder, I thought it my Duty to expose that horrid Crime; then he said he was very well pleased, and took all to himself. MR. Miller was a Man of undaunted Courage and Resolution, and could not bear an Affront; which Disposition led him to be Vindictive, and to commit the detestable Crime of Murder upon his Master and Commander, Capt. Neilson, he himself being at that Time in the Station of Chief Mate of the Ship. HE freely acknowledged the Murder, but alledged in his own Behalf the great Insults and continued Provocation the Captain gave him throughout the last Voyage. Before he went to Sea this last Time, he married a young Wife, a Country-Woman of his own, who was the only Person of his Acquaintance that visited him, and she likewise brought him such Relief, as her indigent and streightened Circumstances would afford, and never failed in coming to see him as often as she could obtain Access. MR. Miller, by outward Appearance, seemed to be a very civil sensible Man. He declared when at Home, and Opportunity offered, he always kept the Church, and sometimes received the holy Sacrament of our Blessed Lord's Body and Blood. While under Sentence he behaved very decently and devoutly, constantly came to Chapel, and gave no Offence to any one, so that we may reasonably hope he died a good Christian. He believed in Christ as the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners; he repented of all his Sins, especially that of Murder, and forgave all Offences done him, as he expected Forgiveness from God. At the Place of Execution. THE Morning of his Death he came to Chapel between Seven and Eight o'Clock. As for Confessions, he said he was not a great Sinner, but for the most Part had liv'd a regular Life, not willing to offend any Body. He heard godly Prayers, a short Discourse adapted to a dying Person, and sung a Psalm very devoutly. He went down to the Press-Yard, where his Irons were knocked off; then he put on his Shroud, and they led him out in this Manner to the Place of Execution, and in this Habit he died. Under the Tree he was fully sensible of every Thing, read the Psalms after me, complied seriously with the Devotion, and had no more to add to his former Confessions. After I had pray'd with him I retired, and left him to his private Devotions, for which he had some Time allowed him, the Scaffold whereon he stood was taken down, and he was turned off, praying the Lord Jesus to receive his Soul. N. B. As for the two Murders he had committed, he expressed a hearty Sorrow for them, and sincerely repented of them. This is all the Account, Given by Me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . APPENDIX. AS the Happiness of a People evidently consists in just and wholesome Laws, which, as the grand Ligaments of Society, unites together the several Members of which it is compos'd, in mutual Harmony and Fellowship; so the least Attempts either to elude or violate the establish'd Rules whereby the whole Body is preserved together in a useful Regularity, cannot but be deemed highly punishable by all, in whose Judgments the Valuableness of Order and Tranquility are rightly accounted of. HENCE it is, that Malefactors are brought in a public Manner, to undergo the Shame and Death, which as the Demerit of their flagitious Crimes, they have so deservedly brought upon themselves; that others seeing by such Examples, the Evil and Nature of Dishonesty in general, may thereby be so wrought upon, as with all watchfulness and Diligence to shun and avoid the Issue and Consequents thereof, with Respect to themselves in particular. THE long Train of Miseries, which are found constantly to succeed a Declension from the Ways of Justice and Equity, might reasonably be thought a sufficient preservative to secure others (who have not with their Morals, their Reason also) from the Commission of such Things as having proved the effectual Means of others Ruin, must unavoidably terminate in their own. But Experience and Demonstration daily proves the contrary, that it is not Punishment, however formidable in its Denunciation, that can sufficiently guard against the violent Outrages of abandoned Men; and therefore an absolute Necessity is hereby established of inflicting Judgment on Offenders, that such who may otherwise have lost all Regard to the general Peace and Safety of the Community wherein they dwell, may yet so far respect themselves in particular, as to make their own Peace and Preservation the standing Rule of their Conduct, and if governed by no better Principles than Self-Interest and Regard, may even by them be constrained to act in some Conformity to the establish'd Rules of Justice and Equity. OF all the Crimes which become punishably by Law, there is more of so glaring and high a Nature, as that of Murder; for whereas most other Crimes, such as Theft and Fraud, do but at most deprive Persons of their Substance, but this of their Lives; and therefore Offenders of this Stamp, have, by the united Consent of all Nations, been judg'd deserving of the most severe Punishment, inasmuch as it tends not barely (in common with other Offences) to make a Breach upon, but even strikes at the very Dissolution of Society. AS the unhappy Person, who is the Subject of this Narrative, was upon his Trial found Guilty of this Crime, and in Consequence thereof capitally convicted, we shall here subjoin a further and more particular Relation of him, and the Captain whom he unfortunately murdered, as given us by himself some few Days before his Execution. BUT we would only first premise, That whatever Provocation there might have been in the Matter between the Deceased and him, (which he strongly urges in his own Behalf, though nothing thereof appeared on his Trial) it is by no Means to be brought in Justification of so horrid a Fact, or even admitted as an Alleviation of it; because there can be no Provocation given of such Weight and Regard, as once to be put in the Ballance with, or that can be thought to bear any Proportion to, a Person's Life. And although the Law has made some Provision with a particular Regard to certain special Circumstances that may sometimes attend the Commission of this Fact, in Distinction between Manslaughter and Murder, yet it is such, as this unfortunate Person was found to have no just Claim or Title to; nevertheless he could by no Means be brought to acknowledge the Justice of his Sentence, but affirm'd to the last, that it was not his own Desert, but his low Circumstances, and want of Friends to speak in his Behalf, that brought him to undergo so miserable and shameful a Death. - The Relation he gave us was to the following Purpose. THAT he came of very reputable Parents in Scotland, who bestowed on him a useful Education, in Regard to their Intentions of breeding him to the Sea Service, which was the Occupation his Father followed, who for some Time was Lieutenant of a Man of War in Queen Anne's Reign. His Father procured him a Letter, which he served on Board the Grafton Man of War, under the Command of the Lord Forbes. After the Expiration of the said Letter, which was three Years, he then became Midshipman of the same Ship, and continuing in that Station but a short Time, he afterwards entered himself into the Merchant's Service, and made a Voyage to Gottenburgh to Sweedland , and going out second Mate and Gunner, came home chief Mate. SOMETIME after King George I. came to the Crown, he went the first Expedition up the Baltick , under the Command of Sir John Norris and Admiral Baker, and was entered on Board the Burford Man of War as Midshipman, under the Command of Captain Hopson, who died in the West-Indies; he appointed him Schoolmaster on board the same Ship. After this he made two Expeditions more up the Baltick, in order to make a Peace between the Swedes and the Danes. After these Expeditions he was cleared off and paid. AFTER that betook himself into the Merchant's Service, since which he has remain'd either chief Mate or Master, till this unhappy Affair. He acknowledged that he had fought several Duels, both in the Mediterranean and West-Indies , at which last Place he killed a Man, the Particulars of which has been already mentioned. The Person he killed belonged to a Privateer, upon no other Pretence than of displaying their Manhood and Valour. He had met with many signal Deliverances in the Course of his Life, with which he was no otherwise affected than often to have said, He believed he should come to be hang'd, for he could neither be shot nor drowned. This he declared on Sunday last in the Evening. MILLER said the Ship that he sailed in, which was the Thomas and Diana, used to carry Provision to Gibraltar , as Beef, Butter, &c. When he came to the said Place, and had delivered their Cargo, he happened to meet one Mr. Nap, Master of a Scooner, who being at the same Place, he invited him to come on Board to see him, which accordingly he did, and Captain Neilson made him very welcome. THIS Mr. Nap owing him some Money, he took the Liberty to ask him for it, and told him, if he could not pay him all, he desired he would pay him what he could conveniently spare. Upon which the Captain wondered how he could have the Impudence to ask any Gentleman for Money on board his Ship; and without any more Words beat him as long as he thought proper. But the Truth of this Circumstance is much to be questioned, as on the contrary the Captain always had the Character of a peaceable Man. WE were bound (after we had delivered our Cargo) to Smyrna, and to take all the small Craft under Convoy, that was bound up the Streights in our Way: We came out with six or seven Sail, there being no Vessel of Defence with us, only the Ship Bospress, Capt. Richards. Having got all out, and the Wind fair, we made the best of our Way up, metting with nothing in our Way, till we came near Cape de Gattle. In the Morning we saw a large Ship on our Larboard Bow, and found her to be a Spanish Privateer, we got all ready to fight her; and stearing our Ship towards the Bosspres, we spoke to one another as follows, viz. Captain Richards said to our Captain; you see this to be a Spanish Privateer, let us shorten our Sail, for the Ships a Stern to come up with us; for if this Privateer should tack off Shore upon them, he will certainly carry them all with him. Captain Neilson's Answer was, (as Miller says) That he would not stay for no Body, let other Ships carry Men and Guns as well as he. Captain Richards reply'd, it would show a good natur'd Action, to save any of our poor Countrymen out of the Hands of our Enemies; Miller says, he advis'd the Captain to take Captain Richard's Advice; especially knowing some of them to be our Neighbours, and had lately before suffer'd by our Enemies the Spaniards; but as good luck would have it, (which in his own Words) we frighted them away, that she made the best of her way from us, and never offer'd to attack us, but sailed away with a fair Wind. AS to the Fact he died for, as the Ship lay in the Road of Smyrna, Andrew Miller chief Mate of the said Ship Thomas and Diana, had gone ashore to the City of Smyrna, and Captain James Neilson with some other Gentlemen of the Ship, or belonging to the British-Trade or Factory in Company, they were acquainted with the British Consul's Huntsman residing in the Factory, who invited the Gentlemen to a hunting Match, the Captain would not go, but Mr. Miller the chief Mate went; and when for some Hours they had diverted themselves with hunting, they returned to the City, and there was a Gold laced Hat from England offered to be sold, some of the Company said Mr. Miller, you wear laced Hats, what do you think is the Value of this Hat? Mr. Miller said it is worth 30 Shillings, or as the Evidence upon the trial affirmed, half a Guinea, the Captain again said, the Value of it was 28 Shillings, or according to the Evidence only eight Shillings, so that all the Difference betwixt the Captain and his chief Mate, was only for the value of two Shillings or half a Crown, a trivial Matter to occasion the Death and Murder of an unfortunate Gentleman, which however proved the fatal Means of his own. After the Gentlemen Strangers left the Ship, Captain Neilson asked Mr. Miller, why he raised such Debates and Strife about the Value of a Hat, before a Company of strange Gentlemen? Mr. Miller answered, I told the true Value of the Hat, and will stand to it, the Captain aver'd the contrary, viz. his own Way; upon this high Words arose, and Mr. Miller alledg'd, the Captain was not a very sufficient Man nor Master of his Business, and that as he viz. Miller had carried the Ship abroad to Turkey, so, by the Grace of God, he would lead her safe home to England again; a great many Words having passed between them, the Captain ordered Miller to his Cabbin, he obey'd his Captain's commands, went to his Cabbin and to bed. Some Hours after the Captain being on Deck, went to the Door of Mr. Miller's Cabbin which was open, and look'd upon Mr. Miller lying a Bed. Miller was awake and seeing the Captain look towards him, he fell into a violent Fit of Passion, and jumpt in a great Hurry out off Bed, drew his Sword, and in a most barbarous Manner stabb'd the Captain in the twinkling of an Eye in several Places of the Body; in one of his Thighs, and one of his Arms; none of these Wounds were dangerous, but one on or nigh the left Side of the Navel was mortal. The Captain would not suffer his own Surgeon to undertake the Cure, but sent for the Sugeon of the Factory, who, with all Expedition came immediately on board, and he with the Surgeon of the Ship probed his Wounds, and both of them were of Opinion, that only the Wound nigh the left Side of the Navel was mortal. The Surgeons ask'd the Captain, how it was done, and by whom? he answered, that it was done in the Manner above related, or much to the same Purpose; and as to the Person who did it, he expresly told them, it was none else, but that butcherly Dog Miller, meaning Andrew Miller his chief Mate the Murtherer, for which Murther he deservedly suffered. This Question the Surgeons repeated several Times to the Captain, that they might give a sure and distinct Account of that horrid Affair, and the Captain always returned the same Answers. All possible Care was taken of Captain Neilson, he continued some Time in the Extremity of Agony and Torture, and about twelve Hours after he received these Wounds, he expired. Immediately after the Murther, Miller was put in Irons, and taken out of Captain Neilson's Ship, and put on Board another Ship, who brought him home to England, where he met with a suitable Punishment. THE Morning of his Execution, after he came down from Chapel, as he was putting his Shroud on in the Press-Yard, he said to a Countryman who came to take his Leave of him, that he was better satisfied with that Shroud, than a new Suit of the best Cloaths that could be made. He was buried at St. John, Wapping , the same Day he was executed, between Nine and Ten o'Clock. The following Considerations, on a sudden and violent Death, said to be Penn'd by a very eminent Divine of our Church, were sent to him by some Friend of his, for his Improvement. ' IT is a bad Cause that robbeth us of all the ' comfort of Friends; yea, that turns their ' Remembrance into Sorrow. None can do so, ' but those that proceed from our selves, for outward Evils, which come from the Infliction of ' others, make us cleave faster to our Helpers, ' and cause us to seek and find Ease, in the very ' commiseration of those that Love us; whereas ' those Griefs that arise from the just displeasure ' of Conscience, will not abide so much as the ' Memory of others Affection, or if it do, makes ' it so much the greater Corrasive, as our Case ' is more uncapable of their Comfort. Such is ' yours, you have made the mention of our Names ' tedious to yourself, and yours to us. This is ' the beginning of your pain that you had ' Friends, If you may now smart soundly from us ' for your good, it must be the only Joy you must ' expect, and the small Duty we owe to you; it ' is both vain and comfortless to hear what might ' have been, neither would I send you back to ' what is past, but purposely to encrease your ' Sorrow, who have caused all our Comfort to ' stand in your Tears. ' If therefore our former Councels had prevailed, neither had your Hands shed Innocent ' Blood, nor Justice yours. Now to your great ' Sin you have done the one, and the other must ' be done to your Pain, and we your well-wishers ' with Sorrow and Shame live to be Witnesses of ' both. Your Sin is gone before, the revenge ' of Justice will follow, seeing you are guilty, ' let God be just. Other Sins speak, this crieth, ' and will never be Silent, till it be answered with ' it self. For your Life, the case his hopeless; ' feed not your self with vain Presumptions, but ' settle yourself to expiate another's Blood with ' your own. Would God your desert had been ' such, that we might with any comfort, have ' desired you might live. But now alas! your ' Fact is so heinous that your Life can neither be ' craved without Injustice, nor be protracted ' without inward Torment. And if our private ' Affection should make us Deaf to the shouts ' of Blood, and Partiality should teach us to forget all care of Public right, yet be assured there 'is no place for Hope. ' SINCE then you could not live guiltless, ' there remains nothing but that you labour to ' die, happy shall it be for you, if you shall give ' Ear to this my last Advice, too late indeed for ' your Recompence to the World, and too late for ' your self. You have deserved Death and expect ' it. Take heed least you so fasten your Eyes upon ' the first Death or the Body, that you should not ' look beyond it to the second, which alone is ' worthy of trembling, and worthy of Tears. ' FOR this though terrible to Nature, yet it ' is common to us with you. You must die, what ' do we else, and what differs our End from yours, ' but in hast and Violence, and who knows whether in that? It may be Sickness as sharp, as ' sudden shall fetch us hence, it may be the same ' Death, or worse for a better Cause, or if not ' so, there is much more Misery in lingering. ' He dies easily that dies soon, but the other is ' the utmost Vengeance that God hath rescued ' for his Enemies. This is a matter of long ' Fear and short Pain. A few Pangs lets the ' Soul out of Prison, but the Torment of that ' other, is Everlasting, after ten Thousand ' Years Scortching in that Flame, that Pain is ' never the nearer to his ending. No Time ' gives it hope of abating, yea, Time hath nothing to do with this Eternity. ' YOU that shall feel the Pain of one Minutes ' dying, think what Pain it is to be dying for ever ' and ever. This, although it be attended with ' a Sharp Pain, yet is such as some strong Spirits have endured without Shew of Yieldance. ' Few Men have died of greater Pains, than ' others have sustained and live. But that other ' over-whelms both Body and Soul, and leaves ' no Room for any Comfort in the possibility of ' Mittigation; here then are Executioners, or ' Diseases, their Fiends. Those Devils, that ' were ready to tempt the Graceless unto Sin, ' are as ready to follow the Damned with Tortures. Whatsoever become of your Carcase, ' save your Soul from these Flames, and so manage this short Time you have to Live, that ' you may die but once. FINIS.

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at TYBURN on Wednesday the 21st of September, 1715. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 7th, 8th, and 9th Days of September, 1715, Eleven Persons, viz. Six Men, and Five Women, being Try'd for, and found Guilty of, diverse Capital Crimes, did accordingly receive Sentence of Death. Six of them, viz. Three of the Women, reported to be pregnant, and another Young Woman of 12 Years of Age, together with Two of the Men, having obtain'd the Mercy of a Reprieve (which I wish they may be so wise as to improve into Amendment of Life) Five only are now order'd for Execution. While they lay under this melancholy Circumstance of Condemnatio I constantly visited them, and had them brought up to the Chapel of Newgate, where I attended twice every Day, and pray'd with them, to whom I also read and expounded the Word of GOD; shewing them from that Sacred Word of Truth, on the one hand, the Severity of GOD's Justice to harden'd and impenitent Sinners, and on the other hand, the greatness of His tender Mercy to such, as will be melted by his Grace into true Repentance and Reformation of Life. On the Lord's Day the 11th instant, I preach'd to the Condemn'd and others there present, upon these Words of our Blessed Saviour, Matt. 5. 20. For except your Righteousness shall exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. From which Words, I shew'd, I. The Noble Design and Blessed End of the Christian Religion, which lays upon the Professors of it an indispensable Obligation to do whatsoever GOD commands, and avoid what He forbids, who requires of them true Sincerity in their Discharge of all Religious and other Duties, without the least Mixture of any Invention of their own with the pure Doctrine of the Gospel; which as nothing is to be added to, so nothing is to be diminish'd from. In both which Points the Pharisees of Old were, and their Followers in our Days are, very defective; as I made it appear under the next Head; wherein I shew'd; II. The Difference between the Christian and the Pharisaical Religion; the latter of which principally consisted in pompous Ceremonies and outward Performances of Traditions, Rites, and Services, which (for the most part) were not at all requir'd by Almighty GOD, but they of their own accord both made 'em their Practice, and impos'd 'em as necessary Duties on the People, while at the same time they neglected those greater and weightier Things that He strictly enjoyn'd; as Our Blessed Saviour observ'd to them, and upbraided them withal, telling them plainly, That all they did was not out of pure Love to GOD, and Goodwill to their Neighbours, but out of a conceited Pride and Self endedness, viz. To be regarded and rewarded by Men. That was Their Righteousness, which must be far exceeded and out done by Ours. And to shew how this might be done, I laid down, III. Some Directions for the Practice of true Religion and Virtue; shewing on the one hand, the great Benefits and Advantages resulting there-from; and on the other hand, What the Nominal Christian (that is, the meer outward Professor of Christianity) may justly expect; whose Righteousness does not exceed, but even comes short of, or at best is like to, that of the Pharisees. Such a false Christian, such an Hypocrite, as he is no true Member of Christ, and consequently has no Share in the State of Grace; so neither can he have any just Reason to hope, he may ever be admitted into the State of Glory: For (saith Christ in the Text) Except your Righteousness shall exceed - &c. Which important Doctrine to inculcate and imprint (if possible) on the Minds of my Auditors then, and Readers now, I drew these Inferences from what was said upon the Text. 1. That from the Drift and Scope of the Christian Religion, we may infer, That we Christians ought to wea our Affections from this Wicked World, and raise them to those excellent Things that are above; the Contemplation of which should lessen in our Esteem, all the Pleasure, Grandeur, and Glory of this lower Orb. 2. That as we are taught by the Christian Religion to love GOD above all things, and Our Neighbour as our selves, so ought we carefully to discharge all Religious Service to Him, on Whom our Life and Happiness entirely depend; doing justly, loving Mercy, and walking humbly with our GOD: as the Prophet speaks, Mic. 6. 8. 3. That when we are under any Trouble or Affliction, there is nothing that can so properly and so effectually comfort us, and give true Joy, Repose, and Tranquillity to our Minds, as the Christian Religion both can and does; it being calculated to set us above the Concerns and beyond the reach of all the Accidents and Calamities of this unquiet World, and to promote our Chiefest Good. 4. That from the Nature of the Christian Religion and the Service it enjoins, we may infer, That as GOD has made our Duty to Him profitable and comfortable to us, and agreeable to our Circumstances and Abilities, so He expects that we should chearfully and heartily perform it. For, 5. That in all our Performances of Christian Duties we ought to be true and sincere, and not as the Pharisees of Old were, whose Hypocrisy and Superficial Devotion we find so much and so severely reprov'd by Our Blessed Saviour in his Gospel. 6. That as we Christians make Profession of the Gospel, so it is expected we should have the Life and Spirit of it in our Souls, and manifest it in our Lives and Conversations; being thereby directed to the constant Practice of Piety and true Holiness suitable to the Divine Precepts given us therein. 7. That as the Pharisees were infinitely mistaken in valuing themselves for their sitting in Moses's Chair, and teaching and practising (as they pretended) the Duties of Religion (which in truth they only did for a Show) so we Christians will find our selves likewise in a sad Mistake, disappointed of our Hopes, and totally ruin'd in our Great and Spiritual Concern at last, if we do rely only upon an Outward Profession of Christianity, unaccompany'd with the Life of it. 8. That we are not (with the Pharisees of old, nor their Imitators of later date) to fancy that a strict Performance of some Religious Duties commanded by Almighty God, o some others pretended and invented by Men, will compensate and make amends for (or any ways excuse) the wilful Neglect of any thing which God requires of us; for we ought to look upon our selves as most indispensably oblig'd to do (to the utmost of our Power) whatever He has been pleas'd to enjoyn us. And herein we are to take due Care not to make our Religion (as some do theirs) a Cloak of Maliciousness, a Pretence or Motive to any Action that is unlawful or unwarrantable. 9. That a Thorough (or at least a Competent) Knowledge in Religion (to which we should all desire and endeavour to attain) is a most excellent Means to bring us to the Love of God, and Obedience to all his Commands; And this will have such a powerful Influence upon our Hearts, as both to turn and incline them to that which is Good, and deter and keep them from what is Evil. 10 ult. That from all the Premisses, duly consider'd, we may reasonably infer, That as we are Pilgrims and Strangers here on Earth, so 'tis both our Duty and Interest always to have in our View, and entertain in our Thoughts, a livly Sense of the Things of another World; making those Excellent Things that are above, and out of the sight of our Corporal Eyes, present and visible to our Souls, by a living and stedfast Faith, which (if we ask) God will give us, and which (upon our Perseverance in it) will render both Our selves and Services acceptable to God in this World, and comfortably prepare and dispose us for Eternal Bliss and Glory in the next. These Particulars and Inferences I enlarg'd upon, and recommended to the serious Consideration and Practice of my Hearers. And on the last Lord's Day, the 18th instant, I preach'd to them again, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon part of one of the Psalms which came to be read for that Morning-Service, viz. Psal. 90. 12. the Words being these: So teach us to number our Days, that we may apply our Hearts unto Wisdom. From which Words (once spoken by Moses to the Children of Israel, and now with their Context explain'd and apply'd) I laid down this Proposition, viz. That it is the greatest piece of Wisdom for Men to spend their Days (which are but few) in this World, in a constant Religious and Godly Life, and so Prepare themselves for their future happy State in the next. And the Reasons of this I shew'd to be principally these: 1. Because this Preparation is of absolute Necessity, for our avoiding Everlasting Misery, and obtaining Eternal Felicity. 2. Because the Time for this Preparation (tho' it were the Whole of our Natural Life) is but short, and when once gone, never to be recall'd. 3. Because this Time is often made shorter, and the Account we are to give of it much greater, by our heinous wilful Sins, which naturally tend to our Temporal and Eternal Ruin both of Body and Soul. To which I added, 4. ult. That when Men have miserably brought themselves to this sad and deplorable Condition, 'tis their great Interest, as well as Duty, to str up themselves to the highest degree of Repentance, earnestly praying to GOD (the Giver of all good Gifts) to assist them powerfully with his Grace, that they may Believe, Repent, and be Saved. On this Theme I frequently discours'd to them, who all seem'd to be very attentive both to my Publick and Private Exhortations; and in my Examinations of 'em by themselves, those who are now order'd for Execution gave me the respective Accounts both of their past Lives and Present Dispositions, as follow. 1. John Smith , alias Mackintosh (which latter he said was his right Name) condemn'd for Three Burglaries, viz. First, For breaking open the House of Mr. Randal Lee , on the 20th of May last. Secondly, For breaking the House likewise of Sir Richard Reynolds , Bart , and stealing thence an Iron-Chest, value 4 l. a Diamond Necklace, value 100 l. &c. on the 3d of August last. Thirdly, For another Burglary and Robbery by him committed in the House of John Chetwind , Esq ; taking thence a Silver Embroider'd Cloath Coat, value 15 l. a Gold Embroider'd Wastcoat, value 20 l. and other Goods of considerable value, on the 31st of the same Month of August last. He said, he was 21 Years of Age, born in Bloomsbury Market , in the Parish of St. Giles in the Field : That his Parents had given him good Education, but he did not live accordingly: That he serv'd sometimes at Sea in a Man of War , and at other times was a Labourer to Bricklayers and Plaisterers, but soon left those lawful Employments, and betook himself to vile and wicked Courses: That about 6 Years ago, having stoln a Piece of Flannel, he was burnt in the Hand for it, and order'd to be confin'd in the Savoy ; and thence sent to Sea , but made his Escape; and then committed another Robbery, for which he was burnt in the Hand again, and sent to the Bridewell in Clerkenwell for one Year; but thence also he made his Escape: That some time after this being concern'd in a Riot with those People call'd Mohocks, he was fin'd 100 l. and sent to the Gatehouse, there to remain till he had paid his Fine; but making his Escape thence, was taken again and kept a Prisoner there 3 Years, at the expiration whereof he had his Fine emitted, and Liberty given him, which is about 15 Months since, but all this while liv'd no better than before. He now seem'd to be very sensible of his past Follies, and pray'd GOD to forgive him all his Sins, that were many and great, for which he ld make no Reparation to his injur'd Neighbour, otherwise than by acknowledging he was justly prosecuted, and as justly condemn'd, he deserving the Sentence pass'd upon him, and therefore willingly submitted to it: But here he desir'd that his poor Mother (an honest and virtuous Woman) might not be reflected on for this his shameful End, which (had he follow'd her good Advice and wholsom Admonitions) he might have avoided. He further told me (among other pieces of Roguery he had committed) That he once hearing a certain Lady's House, not far from the Place of his Birth, was robb'd of some Plate, he wrote to one of her Ladiship's Servants (himself being at that time a Prisoner in the G use) acquainting him, that he could help his Lady to her Plate: Upon which that Servant coming to him, he ask'd him 2 Guinea's, which he pretended he must have before he could get it. Accordingly he had what he demanded, but afterwards prov'd a Cheat, putting off that Servant with saying, he could do nothing in it. I endeavour'd to make him sensible, as of all others, so particularly of the Baseness of this his Treachery, but he excus'd himself for , saying, That being ready to starve in Goal, he did not know what other shift to make for supplying his great Want at that time, &c. 2. Ralph Walker , condemn'd for privately stealing out of the Shop of Mr. William Thorp 145 Yards of Silk and Worsted Lace, value 30 s. on the 7th of August last. He said, he was 41 Years of Age born in Carter-lane , London ; That he was a Smith by Trade, and serv'd his Apprentiship with his Father, who was of that Occupation; That from 2 years old till of late Years he liv'd in Warwick-lane , in the Parish of St. Faith , where his Father kept his House and Shop, and himself likewise (after his said Father's decease) for about 20 Years: That he was left at first in pretty good Circumstances, with a House well furnish'd and a Shop well Custom'd; but Trade decaying, and himself growing negligent, he ran into Debt, and was forc'd to abscond from his Habitation, and to live with a Relation of his in the Country for a time: That about 6 Years ago he stole a Silver Cup, and was burnt in the Hand for it; and his Prison-Fees being paid by some Persons of the Romish Religion, upon Promise he would turn Roman-Catholick, he was thereupon discharg'd: That in July last he was again burnt in the Hand for another Felony, viz. for stealing 3 pair of Stockings out of the Shop of Mr. Matthew Waldren , on the 5th of that Month; And so going on in his wicked Course of Life, did at last bring himself to this shameful Death. He declar'd, That he would die in the Romish Religion , tho' he knew little of that, or any other. 3. James Putris alias Pewterer , (which latter was his right Name) condemn'd for breaking open the House of Mr. Robert Brigham , and stealing thence a Silk Petticoat, 74 yards of Ghenting, and several Pieces of Linnen, with other Goods, on the 26th of August last. He said, he was 20 Years of age, born at Shadwell ; That about six years ago he was enticed into the wicked Course of Thieving by one John Kennedy , lately hang'd at Maidstone in Kent for robbing on the Highway: That Five years since, or thereabouts, he did break (into and rob) a Shop in Nightingale-Lane near East Smithfield , taking from thence 7 pair of Worsted-Stockings, some Worsted, and a Silver-Groat: That not long after this, he also broke open a House in Virginia-street , near the same Place, and by the help of another Person took thence a Copper, a Gown, and a Petticoat: That he was burnt in the Hand once at Maidstone , and kept a Twelvemonth in the Goal there; and another time at the Old-Baily, and order'd to the Bridewell in Clerkenwell ; where having been another Twelvemonth kept to Work, was at the end thereof discharg'd, but so far from being reform'd by all this Correction, that he presently return'd to his former Evil Ways; for the esday before his Commitment to Newgate (which was on Friday the 26th of August last) he broke open the House of Mrs. Mary Gosworth , in Ratcliff Highway , and took from thence a Gold Necklace, 2 white Sarsenet Hoods, a Shirt, a Shift, 2 Silk Handkerchiefs, and 4 Silver-Thimbles; all which he sold for 5 l. 10 s. viz. the Necklace for 4 l. 10 s. the Hoods for 10 s. the Shirt and Shift for 5 s. the Handkerchiefs for 2 s. and the Thimbles for 2 s. and a Shilling over. He said also that there was something else he took out of that House at the same time, but could not tell what that was, for he dropt it as he was running from the Watch, who pursued him, but did not overtake him; so he escap'd for that time, but soon after was taken in another Fact, viz. that which has now more immediately brought him to this shameful untimely Death. Upon my asking him, What made him so easi yield (as it seem'd he did) to the pernicious Insinuations of that wicked Person Kennedy he answer'd, That being without Father or Mother, and left upon the Parish, he was put very young Apprentice to a Shoemaker , with whom he was bound to serve till he came to 24 Years of age: That his said Master being very severe and cruel to him, after he had liv'd two Years in his Service he ran away from him, and a few days after return'd to him; But meeting with worse Usage than he had before, he went away a second time, and return'd again: And this he frequently repeated for about two Years more; then left him quite, and wholly a himself in all manner of Wickedness, following the Diabolical Instructions given him by the said Kennedy, and growing more and more harden'd in his Sins, insomuch that no Correction hitherto was able to work any Good upon him. All this he acknowledg'd, and (to his great Grief) now perceiv'd the heinousness of his past Sins, and the mischievous Consequences of 'em He cry'd bitterly, and (according to his Capacity, which was but small) pray'd GOD to shew him Mercy. 4. Alexander Murray , condemn'd for stealing 38 yards of Silk Camblet, value 5 l. the Goods of Messieurs Coleman and Clay, out of the House of Mr. Henry Sheppeard , on the 30th of July last. He said, he was 24 years of age, born at Limerick in Ireland ; That his Parents gave him good Education, so that he was well vers'd in School-Learning, and besides this, did understand Navigation, Ganging, and keeping of Merchants Accompts, which he was taught at an Uncle's of his, a great Merchant in Ireland, with whom he liv'd three years: That he serv'd sometimes in the Army in Flanders , where being with a skilful Surgeon, he in a little time learnt something of the Art of Surgery : That having afterwards kept bad Company, and being brought to Poverty, he was induc'd to this Fact, which he said was his first. He express'd a great deal of Sorrow, not only for the Crime that had now brought him to this shameful End, but for all the Irregularities of his Life which were previous to it; praying GOD, and the Persons he had injur'd, to forgive him. 5. Trolly Lolly , (a Name she was committed and try'd by) condemn'd for breaking the House of Mr. Christopher Hurt , and stealing thence a Pair of Flaxen Sheets, and other Goods, on the 22d of July last. She said, her right Name was Mary Nichols , and she was about 30 Years of Age, born at Deptford in Kent ; That she us'd to sell Meat (her Husband being a Butcher) and sometimes Fish, Eggs, Butter, Fruit, & c. about the Streets in London , Southwark , &c. thereby endeavouring to get an honest Livelihood; but thro' her Husband's Unkindness, and her Charge of providing for her small Children as well as for her self, being great, she was reduc'd to extream Poverty, and by that driven to Stealing; which wicked Trade she began 2 Years since, and was burnt in the Hand about Christmas last, as she had been twice before, for several Felonies by her committed. She particularly acknowledg'd her self Guilty of the Crime she now stood condemn'd for. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words OF FIVE MALEFACTORS, VIZ. EMANUEL MOUNTAIN for Murder, Executed on Monday January the 17th; MORRIS DELANY and JOHN COLLINS For a Robbery on the High-Way, and WILLIAM CHAMP for Horse-Stealing, Executed on Wednesday February the 9th; AND DANIEL BLAKE for Murder, Executed on Saturday February the 26th, 1763. BEING THE First, Second and Third EXECUTIONS in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. WILLIAM BECKFORD , Esq. LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER I. for the said Year. LONDON: Printed and sold by M. LEWIS, at the Bible and Dove, in Paternoster-Row, near Cheapside, for the AUTHOR. Also sold by J. HINXMAN, at the Globe, in Paternoster-Row. [Price Sixpence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall in the Old Baily , before the Right Honourable William Beckford , Esq. Lord Mayor of the City of London , Sir Thomas Parker , Knt. Lord Chief Baron of his Majesty's court of Exchequer ; the Honourable Henry Bathurst , one of the Judges of his Majesty's court of Common Pleas ; Sir J. Eardly Wilmott, one of the Judges of his Majesty's court of King's Bench; Sir William Moreton , Knt. Recorder ; James Eyre , Esq. deputy Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of oyer and terminer of the city of London, and Justices of goal-delivery of Newgate, &c. holden for the said city and county of Middlesex on Friday the 14th, Saturday the 15th, and Monday the 17th of January, in the third year of his Majesty's reign, eight persons were capitally convicted and received sentence of death, for the several crimes in their indictments laid, namely, Emanuel Mountain , Hans Eeg , William Autenreith , Morris Delany , John Collins , William Champ , Thomas Bryant , and George Watson . And on Wednesday February the 2d, the report of the said malefactors being made to his Majesty by Mr. Recorder, William Autenreith , Morris Delany , John Collins , and William Champ , were ordered for Execution on Wednesday the 9th Instant. And Hans Eeg , George Watson , and Thomas Bryant , were respited during his Majesty's pleasure. 1. Emanuel Mountain was indicted for the wilful murder of Joseph Carassa . He stood likewise charged on the coroner's inquest for the said murder, January the 5th. This sudden affair happened at the house of John Smith , a Dutchman, who keeps the Mulbery-Gardens in Nightingale-lane , Wapping . The deceased, and the criminal were sailors who lodged at the house beforementioned; the latter, a Portuguese, who spoke little or no English, and therefore was tried by means of an interpreter. Whatever gave rise to this quarrel, whether a fightingbout, which happened the same Day between the prisoner and a Dutchman, whose part the deceased took, as the prisoner pleaded in his defence; or whether it was any other provocation, this fact was attended with circumstances which proved it a cruel and inhuman murder. These two having gone up to two seperate beds in the same room, between ten and eleven o'clock at night, were soon after heard by the landlord and other company, scolding and fighting overhead. They went up and found them entangled with each other in a fierce and obstinate combat, in the dark, on the bed of the deceased, whose shirt was stript off, the prisoner being uppermost, and the face of the deceased bloody. As soon as they were parted, with much difficulty; Carassa said, Father, it is not my fault; then rising from his bed, he cried, Lord, I am a dead man! whilst his bowels were all coming out on his left side - to the quantity of two handfuls. He said, the prisoner gave me a stab on purpose, on which the prisoner attempted to go away, but was prevented. Mr. Thompson, the surgeon who first came to see him in the morning, said also, that he is a dead man, that his bowels were cut, and he would not meddle with him. He was carried to the London-hospital the same morning, and being viewed and examined by another surgeon, Mr. Alder; the patient told him the wound was given wilfully, with a push, by a Portuguese who had been quarrelling with his friend, whose part he took. He died of that wound three quarters of an hour after; this surgeon supposed it to be done with a knife. This was confirmed, by the prisoner's words, to a witness who stopped him in attempting to escape, to whom he said, Me have done this; - with a knife - which lay by the bed, where it was found, being a long clasp knife, all bloody four or five inches deep. Notwithstanding this clear, consistent and positive evidence against the prisoner, and hardy attempt was made to shield and rescue him from the mortal stroke of it, by one Emanuel Rotherek Corea , who representing himself to be a Portuguese priest, belonging to the ambassador of that nation, deposed, that as he attended the dying man to administer the sacrament to him, he exhorted him to speak the truth, and as he hoped for pardon of God, to pardon the prisoner, if he had offended him; to which the wounded man replied, That there was no offence to pardon the prisoner, for that he himself deserved ten thousand deaths, by being the aggressor in this quarrel; that he pulled the prisoner out of the bed by the legs, and struck him to make him fight with him. But this effort was of so little weight in the scale, against the opposite united and supported testimonies of six or seven witnesses, that the jury quickly brought in the prisoner guilty, and he was immediately adjudged to be executed on the second day from thence, being Monday the 17th of January following. As this prisoner did not agree with us in his religion, nor understand our language, he was not brought to chapel, nor could it answer any purpose for me to visit him in his cell; hearing also that no clerical person of his own persuasion had yet visited him, on Sunday at noon it was by me earnestly recommended to one of the runners, to go and find out a proper gentleman to visit him. This was done on Sunday evening and Monday morning. After which he was taken from Newgate , between nine and eleven, to the usual place of execution; and after a few minutes delay, wherein enquiry was made among the people, by order of the under sheriff on duty, whether any one who could speak his language were present? such a person did offer himself, and speak to him a little while. He is said to have behaved with a sullen silence in the way, and at the place. After execution, the body was brought back to Surgeon's-hall, to be dissected and anatomized, pursuant to his sentence. 2 and 3. Morris Delany and John Collins were indicted, for that they on William Toulmin did make an assault, on the King's highway , putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and violently taking from his person one silver salve-box value 27s. one guinea, one 18s. piece, one quarter guinea, and three shillings in money, numbered, his property, and against his will, December the 31st. The circumstances most considerable in this fact, for the caution of honest and well-meaning people, and the warning of daring criminals were these: It appears from the evidence of the coachman, who drove the prosecutor and his wife from Wapping towards Whitechapel , that these two adventurers, and a boy (supposed to be George Watson , now respited) had watched and dog'd the coach from the prosecutor's door in Old Gravel-lane , to the middle of the Newroad , where they stopped and robbed the coach; that the boy acted as a spy, slily questioned the coachman where he was going, and who were his fare? which he as unwarily told him; that the moon-light betrayed them; the salve-box discovered them, and their own pistols were turned against them: for each of these were means to detect and convict them, as appears very clearly on the trial. How little did these blind and hardened transgressors consider, that while they were lying in wait for their prey, they were lurking privily for their own blood; and pulling down on their own heads that swift vengeance, which, before the next setting sun, overtook them. Morris Delany , about 30 years of age, was born in the county of Carlow in Ireland , went to sea about his twentieth year, and on his return, about three years ago, was employed in the river Thames , working at ballast, and other labour of loading and unloading ships . He was sometimes also engaged at the west end of the town, as a partner in carrying a sedan chair ; for which his robust frame and size bespoke him well adapted. Happy, if he had never betaken himself to any worse employment! But not being content with an honest, laborious course of life, he gave way to the temptations of vice and villainy; to which he is now fallen a prey in the prime of his years. For this fact, charged in the indictment, he was pursued next morning by the coachman, whose coach and fare he had robbed; but the hand of justice had prevented him. He was taken the night before on suspicion, as he lay in bed in a new lodging he had gone to, having a pistol under his arm, and a powder-horn about him at his entrance into the house; and when searched at the watch-house, the silver salve-box, with the name of Toulmin inscribed, was found upon him. Soon after conviction, he was visited in his cell, and invited to come to chapel, with a view and desire to do him all possible good offices which his circumstances required and could admit of; he expressed his intention to attend there, with thanks; but being quickly after visited by a priest of his own persuasion, viz. of the church of Rome, he never came to chapel. At another visit he was reminded, that it was his indispensable duty to confess any other facts he had been guilty of, so as to give the best satisfaction he could to the injured, and acquit the innocent, who might otherwise be charged or suspected; - that no private or auricular confession could excuse him from doing this. He was charged therefore to answer as a dying man, and as he hoped for mercy, Whether he was guilty of the charge (for which he was formerly tried) of breaking and entering the dwelling house of Thomas Combe , and thence stealing goods to a considerable value? he declared to me, he was not the person, nor knew where the house stands; and that some gentlemen had been with him to make the same enquiry, and he had answered them in the same manner. It appears however on the trial of George Watson , that he was guilty of another burglary and robbery in the shop of Mr. Rogers, haberdasher and hosier, in Whitechapel ; for which Watson was to have been admitted an evidence against him, if he had not been already convicted on the present indictment. And this is supposed to be one reason why Watson was respited; to which another added some weight, namely, because the said Watson had returned and put out the lamp left in the shop, after the robbery, lest the house and family should be burned. So well and wisely is any alleviating circumstance laid hold of in favour of a criminal, which can open a door for extending mercy, to him. But tho' this criminal did not accept of our assistance in spiritual things, yet was he not neglected in the distribution of those reliefs of money and provision, which the severity of the season excited many good people to contribute to the prisoners in this distress, with an abundant charity, proportioned to their necessity. John Collins , (otherwise N - e) the other principal in this fact, was the person who first attacked Mr. Toulmin with a pistol, opened the coach door, and robbed him of the money mentioned in the indictment: and being apprehended the next day in another fact of the like nature, and brought before the justice, confessed his part in the robbery, and desired to be transported. When first visited, after conviction, he shewed all the symptoms of sorrow unrestrained, and for the present inconsolable; he wept a flood of tears, he cried aloud, he wrung his hands and bitterly bewailed his sad lot, that he must be cut off in a moment, in the vigour of his youth; that he dared not acquaint his friends, already too much offended by his undutiful behaviour: that he must fall unpitied, unlamented, at a distance from his friends, now ashamed to own him, confounded to hear of his dire fate. Well would it be if the young adventurers, now dismissed from sea or land service, and tempted by their vices into this high-way to a shameful death and sure destruction, had beheld and considered this sad scene of distress! anguish and horror painted in their faces; and perhaps not one good thought in their hearts to support them. Surely they would be warned, not to perpetrate any fact to disgrace themselves and their friends; to sink the services they have done, or for feit the honour they have gained from their applauding king and country, ever kind and beneficent to the brave and honest mariner and soldier. Above all, they would not distrust that good providence which has hitherto preserved them in the midst of dangers, nor provoke that almighty power which led them through fire and water, protected them in the fire of battle and the raging tempests, still leading them on to victory. - Plumed as they are with the honours of a successful war, will they stain themselves with deeds of the vilest cowardice, and turn their weapons against their unarmed fellow-subjects? Prevent it, heaven! and let every good principle of honesty and truth within them oppose the base attempt. And if such motives of virtue and honour will not restrain them, let them set before their eyes the desperate hazard they run of being plunged into quick perdition in the midst of their sins: as appears but too probably to be the case of a footpad lately mentioned in all the news-papers under the name of John Dixon , belonging to captain Long, shot through the breast (expiring with only two groans, in his attempt to rob the Portsmouth stage-coach) by Mr. Thomas Young , master-gunner of his majesty's ship Neptune . And should they escape such a sudden stroke as this, let them still look forward to the sure (though perhaps a little slower) fate of a gibbet. These reflexions naturally arise from the case of this and some other of these convicts, who told me they had served his majesty at sea . Collins (a fictitious name) was the son of a reputable tradesman at Bristol, and had a suitable education. Having been to sea before this last war, he was early impressed into the service in the beginning of it; he then entered a volunteer; and his father encouraging and assisting him, he was made a midshipman on board the Edgar, in which he served three years. After this he served on board the Lark, captain Shiley. This he told me; though a witness to his character on the trial, describes him to be only a boatswain's mate in a frigate. He, with the other convicts who attended the chapel, five in number, had daily instructions given them, adapted to their particular cases and circumstances, to which they seemed to give diligent attention, to join seriously and devoutly in the prayers, and to make a hopeful progress in their penitence. When questioned about the several facts he was charged with, he persisted in declaring that he never attempted any such thing till the Friday December 31, and was taken on the Saturday January 1, being partly drawn in by others; one of which was under the same sentence with him, though he freely owned he was as forward as the other. He was farther examined concerning that heinous crime mentioned in his first commitment by Sir John Fielding , on oath of Jeremiah Keeble , " for assaulting him on " the high-way, with intent to rob him, " and also for wilfully and maliciously " firing a loaded pistol at him, with intent to kill and murder him;" he endeavoured to soften and explain away the force of this charge, by insisting that the pistol went off accidentally, by his falling when pursued by Keeble in order to apprehend him, and that it was charged only with gunpowder. He was farther pressed at other times, to confess the truth, as he hoped for mercy in heaven. To which he answered, this is the truth, and that the other account was only a mistake or misrepresentation of the fact; and in this assertion he persisted, even after he knew himself included in the deathwarrant. He continued daily to lamént, with the most pungent grief and dejection of spirit, the cnes he had thus rashly and suddenly fallen into; which he owned were much aggravated, by being perpetrated after his recovery from a fit of sickness. The consciousness of his ingratitude for this mercy, ut him (as he expressed it) so deep, that he found it very difficult for some time to receive any consolation or hope. In farther conversation with him, he described the manner and occasion of his being drawn in to commit these facts - that after his recovery from sickness, by which he was drained of his money and run in debt, sitting idle, in the way of temptation, at the Cooper's Arms , St. Catharines, near the Tower, a drunken sailor came in, and would make him drink some hot. Morris Delany dropt in, and drank with them; after which it was proposed to go out, meaning on the high-way: to which Collins agreed; this was on Friday when they robbed Mr. Toulmin, whose money he confessed he received in his hat; that on sight of it, he said to him, with threats, you give nothing but copper; to which he replied, there is gold and silver among it, and I have nothing left but this silver salve box, offering it to Collins, but he refused it, though Delany afterwards took it unknown to him; and this, it appears, was chiefly instrumental in detecting and convicting them. Among the money taken (he said) they found an eighten shilling piece, a guinea, and a quarter guinea; out of which Delany claimed, first, a guinea, to pay for the pair of pistols just before bought for this purpose; that on this, each took his pistol, and then they, differing about dividing the remainder, parted that night. In his next attempt, the following day or night, which was against a Stratford coach, with four or five men passengers in it, he was apprehended, by their being too quick for him, and his falling down, as before mentioned. But he declared he did not express the words, your life or your money, as sworn before Sir John Fielding . The convicts were daily visited and brought up to chapel. Collins among the rest, behaved with a becoming seriousness; and as he could read well, performed his part in the service with an attentive fervency. In his cell, he undertook to assist his fellow-convict, William Champ , wholly illiterate, by reading to him and praying with him, who for that purpose was shut up in the same cell with him. Being asked how Champ behaved on that occasion? he said, he was very ignorant and stupid, and much inclined to sink into sleep when he should attend to instruction or prayer. While they were duly instructed in the design, use and benefit of this chastisement, and other points most pertinent to their several cases, each of them, especially Collins, seemed to improve under the affliction; yet he found it very difficult to resign himself with patience, after the death-warrant came, to his sad lot; and when after two or three days he had well nigh subdued his reluctance, and reconciled himself to his fate, a new temptation sprung up, by the application of some of his friends to the throne for mercy; which failing of success, threw him back, on the day he heard it, into fresh agonies of sorrow and anguish of soul, opened all his wounds, and afforded no easy task to stop the current of his grief; to compose him to submission and resignation. As notice had been given, at a proper interval of time, for them to prepare for the holy communion, they were daily instructed for that purpose; and this subject duly opened, applied and impressed, assisted greatly in restoring him to peace and a calm spirit; so far that I judged it proper to administer to him and Champ, the day before execution, Champ having been diligently instructed in his preparation in the plainest terms, adapted to his capacity. On the same day William Fredrick Autenreith was admitted to the holy communion by a very worthy and intelligent Lutheran divine of his own country and mode of worship, having first made a full confession of his guilt in the affair, for which he is convicted, in presence of his prosecutors, to the great satisfaction of us all, who had earnestly laboured to bring about this salutary and desirable effect. 3. William Champ was indicted for stealing one black gelding, value 10 l, the property of Richard Hutchins , November the 18th. The prisoner had wrought as a labourer with the prosecutor at Little Chelsea , and was discharged three days before the felony; he was met by the prosecutor, who was in quest of him, December the 10th, at the halfway house, between Kensington and Knightsbridge ; to whom, after a little prevarication, he freely confessed the fact with all its circumstances, so that the owner recovered his horse. However, this poor simple fellow was committed to New-Prison , prosecuted, and on his trial convicted; nor could his character of an industrious, inoffensive man before this fact, given him by five masters, for whom he had wrought, save him from execution, tho' the prosecutor was one of the five. He was born at Shatton in Wiltshire , within four miles of Highworth , being a little turned of thirty years of age; has left a wife and three children; was bred up to labouring work and husbandry, and might, if he had been transported, have become a very useful hand in the new conquests or colonies. He has wrought in the neighbourhood of London four or five years; before which he did labouring work in his native country. He did not deny the fact for which he is convicted, but declared this is the first fact in which he ever wronged another in any respect; nor can give a reason why he was induced to perpetrate this. He complained privately to his fellow-convict that his wife was turbulent, when he was at home with her, and had behaved ill in his absence; but did not say this tempted him to the fact. Being questioned frequently about his state of mind, he seemed to become daily more resigned and hopeful of mercy, calmly and regularly prepared for his last hour, and believed he should find rest. Morning of Execution. IT was told me, by one of the turnkeys, that Autenreith was respited and when they went up to acquaint him of it, about nine o'clock last night, they found him hard at work, burning thro' the door of his cell. Whether his design was to endeavour to burn himself and the convicts, or (if they could) to escape, seemed uncertain. When I went up to view the place, and see Autenreith, he was greatly confused, explained it, that it was a design, concerted among these three convicts, to break thro' his own door first, and then to endeavour to open that of the other cell, and attempt to get thro' the ceiling; and he charged the other two with this to their face. Collins walked about his cell in great disorder, and with a countenance so disturbed, as spoke the anguish of his soul; did not directly deny his being privy to it, but evaded a confession, bidding the doctor say what he pleased against him, he should not contradict it. Champ was silent and sullen. The turnkeys believed these two were not privy to it, because Collins had desired one of them to watch with him the night past. In the chapel I endeavoured to bring him to an humble and sincere confession of his guilt. Collins said this design was spoke of among all the convicts about ten days since; that they had no thoughts of destroying themselves, but only to attempt an escape, however difficult it might appear, but that he had little hopes of it, and therefore did nothing towards it: however, that the doctor with his privity began it last night. When Champ was questioned, he begged I would ask him no questions: but after solemnly charging them both, as they hoped for mercy and forgiveness in heaven, to speak the truth, and confess their whole design, he acknowledged that he was privy to it; but that, for his part, he was so dejected and weak, that he thought himself unable to escape, had a way been opened for that purpose. Collins earnestly desired to have the holy communion administred to him, as promised and intended, if this affair had not intervened; but in consideration, it was yesterday administred to them both; and they had so quickly and shamefully relapsed into this design. Prayers were earnestly offered up for their renovation; and they were exhorted to return to the vow and profession they had so lately made, and hope the benefit of the holy sacrament would be again renewed to them, of which I could not safely and freely repeat the administration to them again. Soon after eight they were dismissed from chapel, and taken down to have their fetters knocked off, and their arms pinioned. It was half an hour past nine before this was done, and they put into the cart: Delany first, then Champ, and Collins last. They all looked heavy, dejected, and covered with shame and sorrow. They reached the place of execution in an hour, and being tied up, proper prayers were offered up with and for them, in which the people joined, at their request. They repeated the Belief, and declared their hope of being saved in that faith; they all declared they were resigned and composed. Collins and Champ expressed an hearty sorrow for the part they had taken in the attempt of last night, and frequently asked pardon for it. Collins acknowledged he had tried to burn a hole thro' the door with a piece of candle once, but it was several nights ago; and finding his plan impracticable, he desisted. Delany, being in a distant cell, and one story higher than these, did not seem to be privy to it; nor did they, or any one else, charge him with it. Being asked whether he chose to confess any particular fact now in his last moment, which might be the means of saving any innocent person from suspicion or trouble, he answered, he believed no such person is like to suffer for any thing he had done; he professed to die in peace and charity with all men, and did not seem averse to join in our prayers; after which Collins and he joined hands, and took leave of each other, and then of Champ, their fellow-sufferer. A little before the last recommendatory prayer Collins spoke a few words to the multitude, "to take warning by him, and not be guilty of any act of fraud or violence which might bring them there to be made a public spectacle, but to keep within the bounds of justice, and endeavour to get an honest livelihood; the forsaking of which, brought him to this sad lot: he reminded them, that many of them were as deep in sin as himself, and therefore ought to take timely warning by his example, and break off their sins, before they brought them to destruction." The extremity of distress in which he stood and delivered his words, together with the earnest manner in which he prayed, gave such force to what he said as melted many into tears. Having taken an hearty and affectionate leave of their minister, they continued crying to God for mercy, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit! 'till the cart was driven from under them, which was exactly at eleven o'clock. In three or four minutes they were all motionless. Champ in half the time. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall in the Old Baily , before the Right Honourable William Beckford Esq . Lord Mayor ; Sir Henry Gould , Knt. one of the Judges of his Majesty's court of Common Pleas ; George Perrott , Esq. one of the Barons of his Majesty's court of Exchequer ; Sir William Moreton , Knt. Recorder ; James Eyre , Esq. deputy Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of oyer and terminer of the city of London, and Justices of goal-delivery of Newgate, &c. holden for the said city and county, on Wednesday the 23d, Thursday the 24th, and Friday the 25th of February, in the third year of his Majesty's reign, two persons, viz. Daniel Blake , and Elizabeth, otherwise Esther Lyon , were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death, for the several crimes in their indictments. 1. Daniel Blake , was indicted, for that he, not having the fear of God before his eyes, but being moved by the instigation of the devil, on the first of February, on John Murcott , did make an assault, with malice afore-thought, with a certain knife, value one penny, which he had and held in his right hand, maliciously and willfully did strike and cut the said John, giving him a wound in his throat, of the length of four inches, and depth of three inches, of which mortal wound he instantly died. The progress of tracing this most inhuman and unprovoked murder up to the author of it was gradual, because he had aimed so to manage it, that it might be supposed to be done either by the deceased himself, or else by one who at the same time robbed him. It appears Mr. Murcott, butler to the Right Hon. Lord Dacre, in Bruton-Street , had been a little out of order the evening before, drank some weak tea to compose himself, and went to bed about eight o'clock. Next morning, Tuesday February the first, the porter John B - d, not hearing him rise or stir about the usual time between seven and eight, to answer my Lord's bell, bid this Blake, his fellowservant, call him. Blake answered, I have call'd him two or three times, but he never spoke. John replied, Daniel, go and call him, and make him speak. Daniel made no answer, but kept on cleaning the plate in the servants hall, which John had helped to fetch out of the pantry where Murcott lay. John, hearing his lord's bell ring, went to call the butler: and 'tis to be supposed that Daniel, at this moment, stepped out to get muffins and French rolls for breakfast, by which means he avoided the embarassment of the first discovery. It was quickly discovered by John, that Murcott, tho' shook, could neither speak nor stir; the bed-clothes lay smooth over his face. John ran to tell his lady's woman, Mrs. A - e F - e, who came and pulled down the clothes to his breast, then saw a knife. She and John lifting him, his head dropt quite back, and his throat was cut deep from ear to ear. Daniel now returned with his message, came to the pantry door, cried out and wrung his hands; they bid him be quiet, saying, my lord and lady would hear it too soon. It appeared farther, that the laundress, kitchen-maid, and house-maid, had risen about one o'clock this morning, to wash; that about half an hour after five, the house maid, Mary M - r, thought she heard some one go out of the pantry, to the house-keeper's room (being both on the kitchen floor) and return again; and then heard a rattling among the plate: She called Daniel - but no answer; heard a foot, and went into the pantry with a candle; saw the butler's coat and apparel lying in a heap at the feet of the bed, and his head covered with the bedclothes. Going up to the garret, to call her fellow-servant, thought she heard some one going up stairs before her. Passing by the footmen's room, she saw the door a-jar, and a little open; went down again, and asked the maid, Is Daniel here? (because he used to rise on the washing morning to clean his plate) She answered, no. From what came out afterwards, it appears, that Daniel had been down stairs, and done the fact, about five, and was really heard by this maid returning up again. For, on hearing her evidence at his trial, he explained and confirmed it, by saying, he went up before her with his shoes on. Some, who know the family, add, on this occasion, that it was lucky for her, she did not go sooner to the pantry, before he had finished the fact; for, in that case, he must have murdered her also; and they pretend to assert, they heard him say so much, after he had confessed the fact. But this is scarce credible; at least he said nothing of this kind to me; nor was it surmised to me, 'till after his execution, otherwise he might have been questioned about it. This we may safely say, it had been much happier for all parties had she gone soon enough with the light to prevent and put off the attempt, while he was yet in suspence. The horrid deed, thus perpetrated, the mighty Avenger of blood did not long suffer the earth to cover it. It cried for vengeance against him; and he who hath said, Surely your blood of your lives will I require - at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man, did speedily accomplish his decree. A surgeon was sent for of course to inspect the body. He came, found the man dead; was desired to attend the coroner next morning - when he found the windpipe cut through, a wound on the right side of the head, between the ear and temple, about two inches long and an inch wide; feeling about, he perceived an unevenness; then moving the scab he discovered a large fracture in the bone of the scull, beside two small wounds in the right lip, and another on the head near the great wound. These, he judged must be given by something weighty, and could not be done by the deceased himself. Nor could he think the throat was cut by the deceased, as the wound seemed too large and deep. And considering it in any view; if the wound on the head had been first given, that being mortal, he could not stir nor cut his throat; and so, vice versa, if the throat was first cut, it were impossible he could fracture his own scull: much less, after either or both of these, can he be supposed to have smoothed up the bed-cloaths over his own face. Notwithstanding this, some were so over-wise, in their own opinion, as to imagine, and stand to it, that the deceased could have done all this himself; which is, in effect to say, he could twice kill himself! Among the other servants Daniel was examined by the inquest, on oath, and gave an evidence so clear, that he passed unsuspected. Things continuing so, on Thursday he was to go out with his Lord behind the coach; when intelligence was brought by an humble friend to the family, that Blake was known to have paid away some small sums on Tuesday morning soon after the fact, tho' known to be necessitous a day or two before. On this, it was ordered he should not be let out by the porter. This clue was followed by the vigilance and active penetration of Sir John Fielding . On different enquiries and examinations, it was found he had given various accounts how he came by this money. To one person he paid a trifle to, he told of a legacy left him by his grandmother. To Sir John he said he had borrowed 10 pound of his brother on Monday last. On immediate inquiry made by the justice, of his brother, this was found to be false, as well as the other. About the same time it was discovered he had expended in all about 14 pounds this week; besides five guineas found in his box, and four in his pocket: Innocence may be abashed, but truth fairly interpreted, is ever self-consistent. These false assertions, added to suspicion, gave sufficient ground for committing him to New-Prison : where Mr. P - , the keeper, observing him forming some letters on a scrap of paper, said, Daniel, you can write; Ay, replied he, but poorly. Then you had better write to my Lord, and tell him how you came by that money. He consented, and wrote the following letter, " To the Rite Honarable Lord Dacre in Bruton Street. " My Lord As your requre to know " how I came by the money it was as " followeth I went into Mr. murkets " room to look for a play book on the " cubard I fond a parsle muny by feeling for the book and in that parsel " there was Twenty Guineas the letters wrote was upon the Paper was " Thus" Daniel Blake Next day, Saturday Febuary the 5th, he was sent for to be re-examined before Sir John; after he had hardily persisted in a denial of the whole matter, this letter, hitherto not seemingly known or regarded, was inquired for, and being produced, he was asked, Did you write and sign this letter? He answered, I did: then you confess the robbery, for which you must die, and you may as well tell the whole truth - he still denied the murder. Among other of his cavils, it was mentioned by Mr. P - w, that he threatned to prosecute all that had any hand in troubling him for this affair, when he got clear of it; being reproved for this, he answered, Why then loose my hands, and let me have pen, ink and paper, and I will give no further trouble. They did so. He sat down and wrote, I did murder him. Which, on being questioned, he explained to be Mr. Murcott. He now of course gave himself up as a victim to justice, declaring he did not desire to live. He was sent to Newgate that very night; and early the next morning, at my request, brought into the chapel, after service began, where I now first saw him, a comely young man, of good aspect, in livery, but double ironed, having a new prayer-book in his hand, but which he seemed little to know the use of: and though the parts of the service were pointed out to him, he only shook his head, and little regarded it. After sermon ended, being asked, he told what family he had lived in, that he was the lady's footman. Being further questioned, Why he did not use his prayer-book? He said, he had no heart to pray, and feared there is no mercy for him. On enquiring into his case, he said he had confessed the fact to justice Fielding, and cleared his fellow-servants; though he was least suspected, because of his good character. This you see was mixt with a deceitful vanity; and making a merit of his confession, which was in a manner drawn from him. He was instructed that despair was another snare of the same subtil tempter, who had already betrayed him, and must be equally guarded against. For this purpose, some proper psalms and prayers were pointed out to him for his immediate use. Being henceforward daily visited, and brought into the chapel, the next day he told me, he felt himself much lighter and easier since his confession, and by the use of those devotions he was directed to. When questioned about the circumstances of the fact, he said, that he rose about five in the morning, to clean the plate with soap suds, as usual on the washing morning: that instead of doing that, it was put into his head to kill the butler, so strongly, that he was in a manner obliged to do it; - for that he was instigated by pleasing hopes, and flattering views of succeeding him in his place, and becoming a great man. If it be considered, that this was a very inconvenient morning to attempt this fact, (on a plan supposed to be before contrived) when three or four maid-servants were up at washing; and, in passing to and fro, might probably surprize him in the fact: It seems most likely to have been a sudden thought uggested to him, as he now said, and asserted to the last. At this time however he said nothing to me of having robbed the butler, and gotten his money; but pretended he lived in affluence, and was under no temptation from want. The following day, having had intimations to the contrary, I asked him, Whether he were not in debt? He said, No. Did you kill him for the sake of his money? No. It is said you got 20 guineas belonging to him? No, I took only 3 guineas and a half, which he had in his pocket, and flung his box into the dust-hole, only to make it be-believed he had been murdered and robbed by some stranger. "I know it is reported I got 20 guineas, but the servants and family know I got but three guineas and a half." As I doubted the truth of this, he was now strictly charged and warned against telling of lies; which he promised to avoid. He was further questioned about his past life and conversation. He owned he had kept company with women of the town, and that he had a sweetheart, but did not seduce any honest woman. After this, about the 9th or 10th of February, he owned he found twenty guineas in a paper, but that it was his lord's money or some of his ancestors, which had lain there perhaps a hundred years. This appeared to me to be mere fiction; but as I knew not the real truth, I could not controvert it. About Sunday the 13th of February, he seemed to become more sensible of the horror of the murther, told me his whole thoughts are on the greatness of his sin, and how to obtain God's pardon for it; that he had stood out boldly in denying it as long as he was able, but being so troubled in mind, that he could keep it no longer, he asked for a pen and ink, and wrote it as before-mentioned. Finding him in this penitent disposition, and again charging him to speak nothing but the truth; he was questioned on two matters, which I was well informed he spoke of to the justices and others; the first was an unaccountable light which he said lighted him to do the murther. This he persisted to assert. But had you no candle to see to get the plate? No. Were there shutters to the pantry-window? Yes. Were they shut? I cannot tell. Could a light from the laundry shine through them if open? No, he believed not. " But he insisted, though he brought no light, he really had a light shewn him to do the deed, as sure as the day shines through that windonw," pointing to it. As to the dream, he recollected it was the night before he made his confession, that he thought a voice said to him, Confess and clear the innocent, and you shall find mercy. The family indeed say, they believe he did light a candle at the fire in the house-keeper's room near the pantry. However that be, it is scarce to be doubted, that he must have had some light to aim and direct the strokes, and the wound so fatally exact and successful against the temple and throat of the suffering object. Besides the particular instructions and applications made to him from daily opening and explaining some proper portion of the scriptures of the day; on February the 16th, Ash-Wednesday; the penitential admonitions and prayers of the day, called the Commination, were used with a discourse explaining and applying it to the prisoners as transgressors of God's law, and liable to its curses, 'till they be entitled to the redemption of Jesus Christ on his own terms, i. e. repent, and believe the gospel. To this they all seemed, as usual, to give serious attention. Blake was particularly reminded to consider how short his time must be after his trial, and not lose a moment in preparing: He answered, that he reads his bible, and particularly the history of the crucifixion, and the penitent thief, and that he is preparing to receive the holy communion, for which, proper warning and instruction were given him. The 19th instant, after service, being called into the closet, to enquire more minutely into his progress, he acknowledged he was much interrupted by his fellow-prisoners in the ward; who, it is to be feared, cannot bear to see any one behave better than themselves, without making them the butt of their malice and ridicule. He was exhorted however to bear up against the torrent of filthy and profane conversation, and to show himself a resolute and strong penitent, in proportion as he had been a daring and presumptuous sinner. He now fairly owned, he had transgressed all the commandments; and that, when he committed this fact, he believed nothing either of God or d - l. He was reminded of the profane indecency of mentioning the wicked one in the same sentence, as an object of belief or unbelief, with God his maker, of whom we should speak and think with reverence and godly fear. He attended to the reproof; and added, he is now convinced, the devil tempted him to this deed - that he is most sensible of his guilt, and that it is not yet pardoned; but hopes to find mercy. He had farther told me, he had been carried before Sir John Fielding and Justice Cox this morning; that, being asked if he would plead guilty, he answered he would - that on this, seven of his fellow-servants were bound over to appear on Friday next, (the 25th of February.) 2. He was further asked, Whether he had left the poker in the pantry, where and with which he did the fact? He answered, he could not recollect; for he was but three or four minutes a doing it. In this point, as I am since informed, he acted very cautiously and cunningly, for he thrust the poker into the fire from the side of which he had taken it, to destroy any marks of blood with which it might be stained; and that, when the maid came to take it out of the fire, it turned in her hand, being much bent by the stroke he had given with it. For when it was produced in court, it appeared to be a new weighty bit put to an old slender handle of a kitchin poker. Another question which he and one of his keepers agreed in reporting, shewed the worthy justices compassionate care for his better and immortal part; whether he was duly visited by the minister, and assisted in his repentance and preparation for death? It was answered, that he was well-attended, and daily instructed. Whether he would have any other beside the Ordinary? He answered, he neither wanted nor desired any other. And yet he was freely dealt with, not soothed, or bolstered up in his sins. His real danger and true state set before his eyes, to guard him from presumption or despair. He was often reminded, that had he the least thought or compassion for the soul of his poor murdered brother, he could never have plunged him, wholly unprepared, into eternity; and this, it is hoped, he considered as one of the highest aggravations of his crimes: a reflection which ought for ever to keep alive in every human soul, this divine flame of spiritual charity for the souls of our brethren; and this in proportion to our charge and abilities, whether as rulers, parents, masters, or ministers; ever remembring in these days of blind, distempered and bigotted zeal, to keep within our proper bounds, measure, and calling. This truest and best charity, exerted in its proper sphere, would tend to banish dissension, envy, hatred and malice, the dire causes of murders, and battles, and sudden death. Blake was now again taught to humble himself greatly, and to seek for pardon for his sin. On observing one day how unacquainted he was with the service of the church and the use of his Prayer-book, he was asked whether he used to frequent the church? His answer was, "never since he had been to service;" which was now near three years. Who is to be blamed for this, (now too general neglect) is easier to say, than to reform the fault. Surely such a dreadful event as this in a noble family, ought to alarm those of every rank and station; who, while they neglect to cultivate the minds of their children and servants, pamper and idolize their bodies, and inflame their misguided-passions! To give this, and our other prisoners a sense of this capital error, the former lessons read to them, were frequently chosen out of the Proverbs, from chap. i. to x, &c. describing the beauty and benefits of sound and true wisdom; the blessings of receiving her instruction, and submitting to her guidance. - "Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee." Exposing the deformity, the deceitful delusions, and dangers of false and worldly wisdom, so naturally represented by the Harlot, so truly pictured, and so strongly warned against in these precious admonitions, more precious than fine gold and rubies. Among the pious tracts sent him by some charitable lady unknown, anxious to rescue this brand out of the fire; it was pleasing to see the Christian Monitor, and a Companion to the Altar, accompanied by a seasonable and excellent performance, entitled, " Serious Advice and " Warning to Servants, more especially " those of our Nobility and Gentry; " in relation to some captital faults, " which threaten the loss of their places, " their characters and their lives; *" so pertinent to his case, so seasonable to be recommended to all servants, to be attentively read and committed to memory, as a warning and preservative to them, on this horrid violation of domestic confidence and security. How should every master, mistress, and the inferior members of families reflect on this awful event, how unsafe it may be to go into an evil world in the morning, or lie down to sleep at night without praying for the blessing, protection and grace of almighty God, who alone is able to keep us in peace and safety. Let it suffice to add, that no time or opportunity was omitted to endeavour to exercise and restore this lapsed sinner, being visited in his ward when he could not be had up to chapel; and it seemed not to be lost upon him. We met with no uncommon doubts or difficulites, till the day before his execution, when after morning-service, a letter and message came from very respectable hands, desiring we would "try to make him confess the true circumstances of the murder, for those he yet tells are certainly not so." And that, for example, The story he told of having found the 20 guineas on the top of a cupboard in a paper amongst cobwebs, was contradicted by a house-maid, who had throughly cleansed and rumaged that cupboard, and that such a thing could not escape her. - Desiring me also to pay Blake his wages for about ten weeks, (which it seems he had sent his brothers to demand, together with his box and the sum of five guineas * This is one of those tracts distributed by the Society for promoting christian knowledge, written by their worthy secretary; to whose kind application, and the society's bounty, our prisoners are much indebted for a frequent supply of salutary instructions; which we cannot sufficiently acknowledge. lying in it.) The latter was done, and his receipt taken. And, when strictly examined about the former, he answered with a firm calmness, that he really had told the whole truth; particularly about the money, that in looking for a play, (the faithful Irishman) this sum of 20 guineas, wrapt in a paper, marked as described in his letter to my Lord, fell down from one corner of the cupboard. When this was objected to, as contradicted by the maid and very improbable, he said, my Lord might believe which he pleased; but since he had confessed the greatest crime, why should he conceal any frivolous circumstances? It should be considered, whether the evidence given on the trial do or do not confirm his confession? They mention also a bloody shirt, which the skilful affirmed could not be avoided in this fact: and yet he always denied, and would never account for it to those who asked him; which I did not, as it never occurred to me. About this time, he told me he was born at Bunwell in Norfolk , near Culton; his father a farmer and butcher ; goes or sends to Norwich market, about ten miles distant, twice a week; Daniel was bred with his parents, and to his father's business, 'till the age of 17; when, by his undutiful behaviour, he quitted them, three years ago (being about his 20th year) and never wrote to them since, to acknowledge his fault, or ask their blessing: he declared his hearty sorrow for this disrespect to his parents, is truly sensible how great a crime it is, and never goes unpunished; for something has hung over him, as he expressed it, ever since; and intended to warn others of it at the place of execution; wishing this warning, which is so much wanted, to be as public and prevailing as possible. He now contradicted a calumny of his father's having been twice tried for sheep stealing, as rumoured about the court at his trial, by a near relation of the deceased; he declared it was the first he ever heard of it. He added, with a becoming submission, I am going out of the world, what they please to say of me they are welcome to, but they need not say any thing of my friends; most of whom have been in a better station than at present; and I never heard any thing against my father's character before, nor that any of them were called before a court. Had I behaved well at home, I need not have gone out to service. He added, that he might have robbed the deceased of 5 l. in silver in one bag, and 7 guineas and two bank notes in another, the cupboard lying open; but he did not; which he meant as a confirmation of the account he gave of getting the 20 guineas. When asked this day, how he was in his mind? He answered, I am easy, and have hope of mercy; and still easier as the time draws nigh. But are you on a good foundation? He said, I hope in Jesus Christ, and his mercy to the penitent thief. After evening prayer, two clergymen who were present, asked him several trying questions, which he answered to their satisfaction. Morning of Execution. HE was again exhorted to open his heart, and give all possible satisfaction to the noble family he had injured. He again declared he had told the truth, was impatient, and declared against answering any more questions about worldly matters; he had made his confession, and it was the truth. He was told, he should not be admitted to the holy communion, unless he received it upon the truth of his confession; to this he agreed. We used the whole morning service, with proper Ps. 22, 40 and 54. and lessons Gen. 22. St. Luke 23. proper portions of which were recommended to him for his direction and support. Two good neighbours came to join with us in prayer and communion, which he received with attention and devotion. He was asked this morning, whether there was any rivalship between the deceased and himself about a mistress? He declared, there was not, nor did he ever court any servant in the house; for that the young woman who visited him yesterday in his cell, was the one he courted to make his wife, and is a lady's-maid in another family. Soon after nine he went down; while his irons were taken off, he said to the spectators, you seem earnest in looking at me, you are all born, but don't know how you will die; let this sight be a warning to you, to keep your sabbaths and honour your parents, that your days may be long; and not neglect your duty, and be cut off as I am. Seeing the executioner near him, he gave him two shillings, saying, I don't desire to live; but if the king should grant me a free pardon, I would never live in this land. He was put into the cart about half an hour after nine, with a steady countenance, rather chearful, bowing to some as he passed. Being arrived at the place, and asked how he was supported in the way? He answered, Pretty well. Speakin to the people to pray for him, he added a few words of warning; - to " keep to their church and not profane " the Sabbath, to repent of all their " sins and make their peace with God, " because they could not tell how soon they " might be called out of this world to " give an account: - Observe, said he, " the dreadful end my wickedness has " brought me to. - Live in the fear of " God, and in duty to your parents, " which I have not done. A few days " since I had as little thought of dying " in this manner, as any one here present, nor did I intend the crime I die "for, till a few minutes before it was "done." Having joined in earnest prayer about twenty minutes, he again spoke a few words -, "to warn youth against lewd women and ill company, to which he imputed his destruction." After prayers, I calmly desired him to answer a few questions relating to the fact. He refused, intreating I would ask him no questions. This seemed to be no good symptom. - Observing him moved and disturbed, I desisted; used the last recommendatory prayer and departed. After which he was quickly executed This is all the Account given by me, STEPHEN ROE , Ordinary of Newgate.

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Dying Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn, on Wednesday the 27th. of October, 1708. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, being the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Days of this instant October, Six Persons, namely, three Men and three Women, were found guilty, viz. One Man and Two Women, of Murther, and the other Three of Felony; and so accordingly received Sentence of Death. Three of these Persons are Reprieved, and the other Three are now order'd for Execution. Soon after Sentence was pass'd upon them, and they carry'd back to Newgate, I visited them; as I did every day, both in the Morning and Afternoon, while under this Condemnation; exhorting them to repent, and shewing them the Necessity, and the Nature and Effects of Repentance. I pray'd with them, and they then seem'd, some more, some less, affected with my Exhortations and Prayers. On the Lord's Day the 17th instant I preach'd to them, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon these Words of God, Exod. 20. 13. Thou shalt not kill. Which Text having first explain'd in general, I then proceeded to discourse from it upon these distinct Particulars. I. I shew'd, What that Sin is, which is here forbidden; and the Heinousness and Guiltiness of it. II. The Severity of the Punishment due to it, which in this World is irremissible, as the Fact is irreparable: And therefore by the Law of God, the Murtherers ought to be put to Death, without mercy; or else that Land or Nation in which they live must suffer for the Blood by them unjustly shed therein; as we read Numb. Chap. 35. Verses 30, 31, & 33. III. and lastly, How much it concerns them heartily to repent, who are guilty of such a great Offence, which they ought to look upon as the greatest indeed that ever can be offer'd to Human Nature. Having enlarg'd upon those Particulars, I concluded at both times with Applications and Exhortations suitable to the Circumstances of the Persons Condemn'd. And on the last Lord's Day, the 24th instant, I preach'd again to them, viz. in the Morning upon Psal. 51. 3. For I acknowledge my Transgressions, and my Sin is ever before me. Which Words, and their Context, I did first paraphrastically explicate, and then gave them the Description and Character of a true Penitent; shewing them by Particulars, both the several Gradations and Blessed Fruits of his Repentance, which is always attended with a free Confession not only to God, but to Man also, where the Crime is scandalous, and the Punishment of it publick: Which I proved from the Practice of David, and other Penitents; whose Confessions we find recorded in the Sacred Pages, as well for our Instruction and Conversion, as a Testimonial of theirs. In the Afternoon I preach'd upon Prov. 1. 7, being part of the First Lesson for that Evening-Service, and the Words these: The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge; but Fools despise Wisdom and Instruction. From which Words I shew'd; I. That by the Fear of the Lord is to be understood the Reverence and Obedience that Men owe to God and to his Worship and Service: Which summarily comprehends the Whole of Religion, as we find it (Eccl. 12. 13.) express'd in these very Words that contain both the Precept and the Reason of it, Fear God and keep his Commandments; for this is the Whole [Duty] of Man. II. That by these Words, The Beginning of Knowledge, is meant the Foundation of that true Knowledge and Wisdom, without which all other Knowledge is vain and useless. III. That both that Fear and this Knowledge are of the greatest Use and Benefit to us, for the promoting of our true and chiefest Interest, which is the Peace and Comfort of God's Spirit in our Souls, while we live here, and the Eternal Peace and Happiness of Heaven, when we are dead. IV. and lastly, That therefore it is the greatest piece of Folly and Madness imaginable for Men to cast off that Fear, and despise this Knowledge, and to reject all the wise Counsel and wholsom Instruction, and other the means by which true Wisdom may be attain'd. On these I discours'd at large, and then summ'd up all in a particular Application to the Condemn'd; Who in my frequent Visits to them, being (among other things) exhorted to clear their Consciences by free Confessions of the Crimes for which they stood Condemned; some of 'em were prevailed with to do as directed and advis'd: And the Account I receiv'd from them that are now to die, concerning their past Sinful Lives, is as follows. I. Mary Ellenor , condemn'd for the Murther by her committed upon her Bastard Male-Infant, on the 25th day of September last. She presently confess'd, that she was Guilty: That the Child was born alive: That she threw him into the Vault, where she heard him cry: And that with a Broom-stick she kept him down, till he was quite dead. When I asked her how she could be so cruel and so hard-hearted, as to do this barbarous action; she said, The Devil had too much power over her. She mightily lamented and abhorr'd this her heinous Crime, and that which had brought her into it, viz. the Sin of Whoredom; to which, she said, she was induced by T.F. a young Man, an Apprentice to a Coach-maker, not yet out of his time, who upon his Promise of marrying her when he had served out his Prentiship, prevailed with her to commit Lewdness with him. She own'd he had to do with her several times, but protested she never knew any Man besides him in that foul carnal way. If that Young Man, who by his deluding this poor Wretch, brought such a Guilt and Misery upon her, should come to see this Paper, I would desire him to consider what he has done, and how, by his Sin of Uncleanness, he has prov'd the wicked Occasion of an innocent Infant's being murther'd, and the Murtherer's being brought to an untimely and shameful End. I spare his Name here, as being more desirous to bring him to serious Consideration and Reformation, than to Shame and Confusion. But I must needs tell him plainly, that if he does not repent and heartily pray for Grace to lead a more chaste and virtuous Life, God's Vengeance will certainly overtake him, perhaps in this World, but to be sure in the World to come. As for this unhappy Woman, she seemed to be throughly grieved for that most inhumane and bloody Fact. She was very ignorant, and could not so much as read; but yet she knew her Faults were great and deserved great Punishment. She appear'd sensible of the Enormity of her Sins of Murther and Whoredom, and acknowledg'd, that without true Repentance both of those and all other the Sins of her Life, she could not be sav'd. Therefore she express'd great grief and sorrow of Heart, and cry'd bitterly, and pray'd to God for Pardon and Forgiveness. She was (as I could perceive) unreserv'd and free in her Confession to me, and desired my Prayers; which she had. She told me, that she was not yet full 23 years of age; That she was born at Dover , and came from thence seven years ago to London , where she had liv'd all that while in several honest Families, as a Servant . She said, she ever was faithful to her Masters and Mistresses, and might have lived very happy, if she had been as honest in all other respects, as she was in Service. So she expressed her self, and greatly bewail'd her Sins, and seem'd indeed to be very penitent. II. Agatha Ashbrook , condemn'd for the Murther of her Female Bastard-Child, committed the same day on which Mary Ellenor , before mention'd, did murther hers, viz. the 25th of September last. She was very stubborn; and would not give any particular Account of her Life. She only confess'd in general, that she was Guilty of Whoredom and Adultery, together with many other Sins. But as to the Murther which she stood condemned for, she positively deny'd it, saying, that the Child was stillborn. And being press'd to make an ingenuous and plain Confession of that her great Crime, which (if she impartially lookd into her self) she could not but be sensible, amounted to no less than wilful Murther; she answered, That what Confession she had to make, she would make it to God alone. And so she continu'd in her stiffness and obstinacy, notwithstanding the Arguments us'd, not only by my self, but by the Reverend Minister of the Parish she did belong to, who came often to visit her, to shew her the Necessity of her acknowledging her Guilt of the crying Sin for which she was both publickly condemned, and publickly to suffer. Nothing that we could lay before her in this matter, could work any thing upon her, so as to draw from her any other Confession than this, viz. That she had been a very great Sinner; and therefore GOD had justly brought her to this Condemnation. She said, she repented, and was heartily sorry, that she had not liv'd up to that Knowledge she had; for she had been well brought up by her Parents, who had given her a good Christian Education; but, to her shame and grief, she had not liv'd answerably to it. III. John Barnes , condemned for the barbarous Murther of Ann Edgsbrook at Wapping . He said, he was about 46 years of age, born at Ottley near Ipswich in the County of Suffolk : That he was a Seaman by his Profession, and had served the Crown several Years at divers times in that Capacity; but his chief Employment had been in the Colliers that trade between Newcastle & London . He confess'd, he was guilty of Drunkenness, Whoredom and Sabbath-breaking; but of no other great Sins: And utterly deny'd the Fact for which he was condemn'd. I often press'd him to make a free Confession of it, and used all the Arguments I could to that effect; but he as often deny'd it, and persisted in that his Denial. He was stupid and heavy, and spoke but little: But what he said seem'd only to be with a design to justifie himself, and make the World believe that he was not guilty of that horrid Murther, nor (as is observ'd before) of any other great Sins, except those of Intemperance, Uncleanness and the Neglect of God's Service; which, he said, he heartily repented of, and beg'd God's Pardon for. At the Place of Execution (to which they were all Three carry'd in a Cart this day) I attended them for the last time. Mary Ellenor having before open'd her Heart to me by Confession, I had then less to say to her; but the other two, viz. Agatha Ashbrook and John Barnes , I exhorted again to give Glory to God, and clear their Consciences, by acknowledging the Crimes that had brought them to this their sad and untimely End here, and to the danger of endless Torments hereafter, unless they now prevented them by attending to the things belonging to their eternal Peace, before they were hid from their Eyes. They gave ear to what I said; and then answer'd, viz. Agatha Ashbrook : That she had nothing more to say, than what she had already said; and that she would never make any other Confession to Man, but to God. Finding her very uneasie when I press'd upon her this Duty of acknowledging her Guilt of the Fact for which she was now to suffer, I was forced to desist. She desired One that was then by her, to tell Thomas - (that was as I understood from her the Man who had got her with Child) That he would take Warning by her, and amend his Life. I think he has great reason and occasion so to do, if he will prevent God's Vengeance which is declared against such Sinners, unless they timely and truly repent. So much at this time and place for these two great Offenders; one whereof has now received her deserved Punishment, and the other may expect his, if he does not become wiser and better. As for John Barnes : When I press'd him again and again to take great care not to go out of this World with a Lie in his Mouth, he still persisted in his Denial of the Murther for which he was to die, saying, That he neither committed it himself, nor knew who had. This is all I could get from him. What his inward Principles might be, or what hopes he might entertain of a Reprieve, or what else might move him thus to protest Innocence in this matter, I am not able to fathom. After this I pray'd with them and for them all, That God would be pleas'd to open their Hearts, and soften and melt them into true Repentance, and give them such Dispositions as might render them acceptable to Him, and make them fit to be admitted into his Eternal Kingdom; and, That He would, for Christ's sake, be gracious to the Soul of every one of them, and forgive them all their Sins, &c. When I had thus pray'd, I made them repeat the Apostle's Creed, and sing some Penitential Psalms. And having pray'd again, and commended them all to the Directions of the Divine Spirit and the Mercies of God, I left them to their private Devotions, for which they had some time allow'd them. Then the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off; all the while calling upon God, and singing an Hymn (which Ashbrook began) to implore Help and Comfort from above. And to this they added several Ejaculatory Prayers for Mercy and Pardon; and so expir'd. Whereas it is reported, That John Barnes deny'd his Guilt of the Murther for which he was this day executed, in a most solemn manner, upon Receiving of me the Holy Sacrament: These are to give notice, That I never administred it to him, nor to the others that died with him, because I did not judge any of them fit for it; Barnes and Ashbrook appearing stubborn and unwilling to confess their Guilt, and Mary Ellenor being so ignorant of that Ordinance, as not to be able to discern the Lord's Body. This is all the Account here to be given of these Dying Malefactors, by me, PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary of Newgate . Octob. 27. 1708. Whereas a Letter was lately sent to me, the tenor of which is as follow's. Saturday Sept. 25. 1708. " Reverend Sir, " I having often made my observation, viz. That " as soon as your Account of the Behaviour and Dying " Speeches of Executed Malefactors comes out, another " Paper in your Name is also publish'd, intituled, The " whole Life and Conversation of, &c. (as at this time) which " seems to be illegitimate. Now believing it so, I desire " you would be pleas'd in your next Account to insert " whether it be so or no, for the Satisfaction of the World, " as well as his, who is, " Reverend Sir, " Your unknown Friend and " humble Servant. Directed thus: To the Reverend Mr. Lorrain, Minister , at his House in the East-walk of Christ's Hospital Cloisters . These. The Answer which I have to return to this is; That I never did any of those Papers intitul'd, The whole Life and Conversation, &c. That the Account which I give of dying Malefactors is such only as comes out the next day after their Execution, under the like Title and in the same Form with this: and, That all other Papers that pretend to give such Accounts, and are publish'd under my Name, are surreptitious and false, and a great Cheat and Imposition upon the World: Which I have endeavour'd to get suppress'd, and wish they were so, that base and unjust Persons might no longer seek to make a Gain to themselves of things that are most notoriously scandalous, and do much tend to the prejudice of the Publick in general, and my self in particular. PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . ADVERTISEMENT. This Day is Publish'd, An Exact Journal of the Siege of Lisle, from the opening of the Trenches, to the entire Reduction of the said Place, under the Command of his Highness Prince Eugene of Savoy; With a List of the Kill'd, Wounded, and Prisoners, of Officers and Private Men, on both Sides: Nicely Calculated from the best Accounts: Together with the Numbers of the Besiegers, and the Besieged, at the Opening of the Trenches; with other Remarkable Passages relating to the said Siege. By the Sieurd' My. One of the Chief Directors of the said Siege; and Dedicated to his Highness Prince Eugene. London Printed, and are to be Sold by Benj. Bragg , at the Raven in Pater-noster-Row .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were EXECUTED at TYBURN, On FRIDAY the 8th of this Instant March, 1734. BEING THE THIRD EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir WILLIAM BILLERS , Knt. Number III. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M.DCC.XXXIV. [Price Four-Pence.] This Day is publish'd, PROPOSALS For PRINTING by SUBSCRIPTION, SELECT TRIALS, FOR Murders, Robberies, Rapes, Sodomy, Coining, Frauds, and other Offences, at the Sessions-House in the Old-Baily, from the Year 1720, to the Present Time. Chiefly transcrib'd from Original Notes taken in Court. With genuine Accounts of the Lives, Behaviour, Confessions and Dying Speeches of the most Eminent Convicts. CONDITIONS, I. The Book will be printed on the same Paper and Letter as the Specimen annex'd to the Proposals. II. While the Book is printing, it is proposed to deliver weekly five Half-Sheets in Octavo (which is more than six Sheets in Folio) at the Price of Six-pence. III. That the General Title, Index, Preface, &c. will be given Gratis at the End of the First Volume. IV. That the First Number will be publish'd on Saturday the 13th Day of April next. Proposals are deliver'd, and Subscriptions are taken in, by J. Wilford, over-against the Chapter-House in St. Paul's Church-yard. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Honourable Sir William Billers , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Honourable Mr. Baron Carter; the Honourable Mr. Baron Thompson, Recorder of the City of London; the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London; and Justices of Gaol-Delivery of Newgate holden for the said City and County of Middlesex,) at Justice Hall in the Old-Bailey, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 27th and 28th of February, and Friday the 1st. of March, 1733-4, in the Seventh Year of his Majesty's Reign. Six Men, viz. William Davis , Edward Tudor , Caleb Charlesworth , Henry Crane , Ralph Holbrook and Joseph Ditton ; and one Woman, viz. Judith Leford , otherwise Defour , or Defoy , were convicted of capital Crimes, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. Most of them having been Young, and all of them unacquainted with, or not accustom'd to religious Duties and Exercises, I shew'd them that those performances are so far from being an impossible task, (as wicked dispos'd People would represent them to be) that they are not extreme difficult when Men set about them in earnest. By the grace of God, and care of pious Parents, several good Souls are train'd up as soon as may be, to the keeping of Baptismal innocence, and performance of their Solemn engagements. They are taught to know God, and to fear him, to know good and ill; and in reverence to God, to do the good, and refuse the ill, as soon as they are capable of knowing any thing. Now here religion grows up with them, and corrupt Passions and evil Customs (which are other Peoples great complaints and difficulties) are stifled and prevented from the first, and never come to grow headstrong, or have any Power to reign in them; so that what difficulties they find in religion, are chiefly the Pains and Services of religious Actions; not those self denials, and mortification of corrupt Lusts and evil Habits, which create so much trouble to other Persons. But the greatest Part, among the chief of whom they are to be reckon'd, have alas given way to their Lusts, and subjected themselves to wicked Customs, and their Work is not retaining innocence, but recovering it, and rectifying and amending transgressions; now in amending our Lives, and obeying God after we have made ourselves thus averse to his Obedience, there is difficulty and pains at first. Our former courses and customs generally must be alter'd, our Friends sometimes disoblig'd our temporal interest cross'd and thwarted, and our natural Lusts formerly indulged, now gain-said and conquer'd. All this is against our inclination, which is a force upon any Man, and that while it lasts, will make an uneasiness in Religion. But to cure this, God's grace will be working in us, and new moulding of our Natures; and by use we shall grow perfect and inclinable to good Things, which we set our selves to Practice; so that after God's grace and our own virtuous usage have gone on for some due Time, the case will be alter'd, and religion will appear not only a reasonable and beneficial, but likewise an agreeable Thing. Divine Aids, and good Customs, will give us a new Sence of all our Duties, and make them almost always fairly tolerable, and usually delightful Things. And thus our Lord encourages us to his Service. Take my Yoke upon you, and learn of me, for my Yoke is easy, and my Burthen light, Matt. 11. 29, 30. And St. John speaking of keeping his Commandments, for our comforts adds, that those Commandments are not grievous. 1. John. 5. 3. Some indeed reply, that there are Severities in religion, expressed, By cutting off right Hands, and plucking out right Eyes; to take up the Cross, and patiently suffer Persecutions; to watch and strive, and wrestle against Spiritual enemies, and that these are hard things, which they cannot comply with; but it must be observ'd that these and the like places of Scripture, speak only the difficulties of Religion in some less common cases, as Persecutions, in which the increase of difficulty is so answered by a proportionable increase of Strength, as makes it a tollerable Task to encounter them, or the hardships of it, at Mens new entering on it, after they had done much to unfit themselves for it; at which time, as is said, it doth call for more Pains. Or lastly, such diligent and just care, and watchfulness afterwards, as admits of comfort and delight, enough to Sweeten it to us, &c. Judith Defour , having been convicted for the cruel Murder of her own Child: I expos'd to her the unnaturalness, and barbarity of the horrid crime of Murder, more particularly as committed upon her own Infant, between two and three years of Age, not capable of giving any manner of provocation to any Person; whose tender Years pleaded for Pity and Compassion, at the Hands of all Mankind. I exclaim'd against the Sin of uncleanness, to which she was habitually addicted, which prov'd the occasion of her after misfortunes, and of her committing Murder upon her own Child; and this I shew'd her to be almost the same, as committed upon herself, since the Child was a part of herself: And therefore I seriously exhorted her to repent of that heinous Sin, which prov'd her to be void of all bowels of Pitty and Compassion, and to cry incessantly unto God for Pardon, that she might be wash'd in the blood of Christ, the Lamb of God, who came to do away the Sins of the World, from the guilt of innocent Blood, and all her other Sins. They were also instructed in the Nature of true Repentance, how necessary it was to repent of all their Sins, particularly of Theft and Robbery, a Crime so destructive of all human Society, and therefore liable to the highest Punishment, in all civiliz'd and polite Nations, to which they ought to submit, as a just Chastisement for their Sins, acknowledging the Afflictions they met with, to be infinitely less than what they deserv'd; for why should a living Man complain, a Man for the Punishment of his Sins? I shew'd them the Nature of the Christian Sacraments, that they were dedicated to God in Baptism, and that having broken their Baptisma Engagements in a grievous Manner, it was requisite to renew their Vows of Obedience to the Laws and Gospel of Jesus Christ, by receiving the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, wherein all the Blessings of the new Covenant are made over, and confirmed to them who truly believe. When these and many other Instructions were given, they who could read made regular Responses, and all of them behav'd well, and were apparently devout and serious, and attentive both to Prayers and Exhortations. Most of them, especially Crane and Holbrook wept pretty often, but it may be suspected, that it was more for fear of Death, than an Effect of true Repentance. Judith Defour was very hard-hearted, once she wept when I spoke of Murder; but afterwards, when I preach'd upon that Subject, she sat quiet and did not appear concern'd, though I expos'd her Crime in the most moving and plain Terms: She was altogether ignorant of God and Religion, and could remember nothing I told her, so that in such pitiful Circumstances, I have not seen one more stupid, nor less thoughtful. They behav'd better and more modestly, than such unhappy Creatures use frequently to do. Upon Tuesday, the Fifth of March, Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the seven Malefactors under Sentence of Death, lying in the Cells of Newgate ; when Joseph Ditton , for robbing his Fellow-Servant Hugh Heughs , by breaking open his Trunk, and stealing thence Ten Guineas and a gold Ring; and William Davis , for robbing his Master, a Gentleman who lives nigh the Town, by going into his Bed-Chamber, while the Gentleman was asleep, and stealing out of his Breeches-Pocket Forty Guineas, receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve: The remaining Five, viz. Edward Tudor , Caleb Charlesworth , Henry Crane , Ralph Holbrook , and Judith Leford , alias Defour , or Defoy , were order'd for Execution. Judith Leford , alias Defour or Defoy , was indicted for the Murder of her own Child on the 29th of January last, an Infant between two and three Years of Age, by strangling it with a Handkerchief, after she had stript it naked, and then throwing her into a Ditch, near Bethnal Green , wounding her in the Head, and leaving her to perish there. She was a second Time found guilty upon the Coroner's Inquest. Death. 1. Judith Leford , alias Defour or Defoy , about thirty Years of Age, of honest, but mean Parents in Spittle-Fields , who gave her no Education at School, and as little did they instruct her in the Christian Religion, of which she was intirely ignorant. Her Father having been a French Weaver, she was employ'd in serving the Weavers, in winding Silk , and such like Business, and in this way she served one Mistress eleven Years honestly, and with Reputation, and then leaving her, she went to a Master, with whom she liv'd four Years, was his House-keeper , and winded Silk for him. In this Service she fell into bad Company, and had a Bastard-Child, which died; and then she had another, the unfortunate Child lately murder'd by her, of which Crime she was convicted, and for which she was to suffer an ignominious Death, which she very justly deserv'd for such a barbarous Murder. The Account she gave of the Murder was to this Effect: The Child was kept in a Work-House, and she used sometimes to visit her, and make much of her, and to carry her out into the Fields to give her the Air; accordingly, upon the 29th Day of January last, she went to the Work-House, and tho Keepers and Nurses suspecting no manner of Harm, but that before Night she would bring back the Child, as she used to do, they allow'd her to carry out her Daughter, with whom she went into the Fields, and another Woman in Company, which was one of the most vilest of Creatures in or about the Town. She blamed her for the Murder, alledging, that such an execrable Villainy never enter'd into her Head; but as they were walking along, this Woman propos'd to strip the Child, being pretty well cloathed, and having new Stays, which she told her would fell well; the Mother spoke faintly against it, but when they came to a Ditch by Bethnal-Green , the barbarous, unnatural Mother yielded to the most wicked Proposal made by the other Woman, whom she allow'd to strip the innocent Child, smiling at the same Time in the Mother's Face, and calling out, Mammy; for she could speak no more, having neither come to the use of her Tongue, nor Feet: Then they drew a Handkerchief about its Neck, each of them pulling the Ends of it, in order to strangle the Child; and lastly they threw her into the Ditch and left her, but the other Woman observing Life in the Child, upon which the Mother of it went back and struck her on the Head with a Stone or Brick-brat, which gave the finishing Stroke. This she was not willing to confess, but when told of the Wound in the Head, she could not with confidence deny it, but held her Peace. They came to Town, and the other Woman sold the Coat and Stays for a Shilling, and dispos'd of the rest of the Cloaths for Four-pence, which she said they equally divided, and afterterwards join'd for a Quartern of Gin with this Sukey (which was the other Woman's Name) who was concern'd with her; and she hearing that the Child's Mother was taken up, she fled, as not doubting but she would have deservedly undergone the same Fate. When all this was a doing, her Conscience sting'd her most severely, and she own'd she was in the greatest Agonies and Tortures imaginable: I ask'd her, if it was in her Power to hinder her? She said it was, but she only forbid her to do it faintly, in the mean Time suffering her to do what she pleas'd. The People of the Work-House asking after the Child, she confess'd the Fact to them, and to her Mistress, upon which they caus'd her to be taken up, and she went with her Mistress, and shew'd her the Child lying naked and dead in the Ditch, who was mightily mov'd with Compassion at so horrid a Sight. I represented to her the dreadful Barbarity and Cruelty of such a monstrous unnatural Action, where no Provocation could be given. She did not in the least pretend any Excuse, only that the other Creature contriv'd, and mostly executed the whole Tragedy. She was very stupid and had little to say upon any Head. I have scarce ever seen one so grosly ignorant of Religion, and after all the Pains I took to inculcate some first Principles, she minded nothing. On Sunday Afternoon the third Instant, when I insisted upon Murther, she wept a little; and upon Tuesday following, Joseph Ditton ; one of the Criminals under Sentence, who always behaved very decently, and is now repriev'd sitting by her, before I came in, observing her very careless and indifferent, desired her to repent and to think upon the dangerous State she was in; she lamented that she was never taught any thing about God and Religion, and added, O! that my Parents had taught me something of the Knowledge of God, which I was never instructed in, till now when (it may be fear'd) its out of time; and sometimes I heard her fetch grievous Sigh and Groans; these were the only outward Signs of Repentance I took notice of in her, all the time she lay under Sentence; only she said, she was very sorry for what was done, that she never was at Peace since it happened, that she scarce desired to live; and therefore she made a voluntary Confession she had been always of a very surly Disposition, and untractable Creature, a Despiser of Religion, negligent in her Duty to God and Man, and would take no good Advice of her Friends, nor of any good or sober People. She drank and swore much, and was averse to Virtue and Sobriety, delighting in the vilest Companies, and ready to Practice the worst of Actions. She acknowledged the Justice of her Sentence, and died in Peace with all Mankind. Henry Crane , was indicted for assaulting Mrs. Alice Gregory and Martha Williams , on the King's Highway near Pancras, putting them in fear, and taking from Mrs. Gregory 5 s. 6 d. and some Farthings, upon Tuesday the 29th of January last. 2. Henry Crane , twenty-seven Years of Age, of mean Parents nigh the Town, had Education at Free-Schools in Reading, Writing and Cyphering, to fit him for Business, and was instructed in the Christian Religion. When of Age, he was put to a Chairmaker , and serv'd out his Time honestly and with Approbation. Afterwards he liv'd by his Business in working Journey-work ; and two or three Years ago he married a Wife, and when he followed his Employment, he got enough to maintain himself and Family, having gain'd the Good-will of some Shop keepers about St. Paul's Church Yard , who did not let him want Business when he was willing to work; particularly one Mistress, whom he serv'd two or three Years, who commended him for his Honesty and the Care he took in her Service; but the Cause of his ruin was, a strong Inclination he had to Idleness, Drinking, Gaming, and keeping of bad Company. At first he denied the Fact of which he was convicted, pretending that he had been to see his old Father and Mother that Afternoon, and some little Evasions of that kind. But when the Dead Warrant came to Newgate , and he saw that there was no hopes of Mercy to be expected, then he came to me undesired and confess'd all. That he having been sick, as his Wife also was at that time, and unprovided in every thing; it came into his Head, without acquainting any Body with his Design, to go on the Foot-Padd and see what he could purchase in that way of Life; accordingly with a Stick in his Hand, and no other offensive Weapons; he went out in the Evening towards Pancras-Church , and by the Barns at the further End of the narrow Path by the Posts, seeing two Gentlewomen, he waited till they came up, and as soon as they came nigh him commanded them to deliver; accordingly Mrs. Gregory gave him 5 s. 6 d. and he other Gentlewoman not having Money about her, he made off. Not being accustomed to such dangerous Adventures, and his Conscience checking him dreadfully, for he knew better things, having been pretty well instructed, and knowing much more than such unhappy Creatures commonly do; he trembled all the while he was robbing of them; and some People coming along the Road, the Gentlewomen cry'd our, Highwayman, Stop Thief. Crane trembled, and his Legs fail'd him, so that he could not make that hast as he could at another Time, which otherwise he might easily have done, and made his escape to the Town, so he was taken immediately, and brought to condign Punishment. He declared, as he was a dying Person, that this was the first and last Attempt he ever made on the Highway, and that he never was a Thief in any respect whatsoever, but liv'd honestly and wrought very hard at his Trade to maintain himself and his Family in an industrious Way, and that the particular Occasion of his going out that Afternoon, was the Landlady's teazing him for the Rent, which by Reason of the distressed Condition of his Family, had impoverish'd him for some time. He own'd that he was a very wicked Sinner, as in Drinking, Whoing, idling away his Time, breaking the Lord's Day, neglecting the private and publick Worship of God, &c. for which and many other Sins, he was most justly afflicted, and God had brought him very justly to this unhappy Condition which he now laid under. He profess'd a deep Penitence, was very careful of publick and private Duties, while under Sentence; and to outward Appearance he seem'd truly penitent. He declar'd, that if he had been spar'd, he would not have committed any more Robberies, but liv'd honestly. That he believed in Christ his only Saviour; sincerely repented of all his Sins, and died in Peace with all the World. Ralph Holbrook was indicted for assaulting George Read on the Highway, in Stepney-Fields , putting him in fear, and taking from him a Cap, a Handkerchief, a Cloth-Coat, a dimity Waistcoat, a Pair of Shoes, and a Pair of Buckles, on the 15th of November last. 3. Ralph Holbrook , Nineteen Years of Age, of honest Parents in the City of Canterbury ; his Mother died when he was but Six Years old, and the Mother-in-Law was very unkind to him (as he said) which made him take to the Streets, and brought him to a Habit of vile Company-keeping, and to several other Inconveniencies, which at last wholly ruin'd him. His Father put him to School, but being of a cross Temper he would not keep to it, but rambled along the Streets with wicked Boys, neglected his Schooling, and learned nothing. Afterwards he might have been taught his Father's Business of a Taylor, but would not hear of going to any settled Employment. About three Years ago he came to London , where he was a Post-Boy , and kept in that Business above two Years, 'till last Bartholomew-tide falling in with bad Company, he never could settle himself to any manner of Business, but was quite abandon'd to all manner of Wickedness; since that Time, having had no way to subsist himself, but by picking, stealing, and thieving. By the Advice of these abandon'd Wretches he had ingag'd with, forsaking all Business, and all honest Company, he pick'd Pockets, and stole every Thing he could lay his Hands upon in Bartholomew-Fair, and likewise in Tottenham-Court-Fair, since which Time, he indur'd much Misery, having been taken up, and harrass'd in a miserable Manner, with nakedness, Cold, Hunger, and other Calamities, so that his Life was a Burthen to him. The Highway Robbery in Stepney-Fields , for which he died, is the only Fact of that kind he was ever guilty of, but if he had not been taken up, it would not have been the last; for he own'd his Resolution of continuing in such wicked Courses, if Providence had not disappointed him. He said he was very sorry, that when he rob'd the Prosecutor that he should use him so barbarously, in cutting him a-cross his Hand twice with a Knife, because he did not pull off his Cloaths so readily as he expected, and likewise for binding him, and then afterwards in throwing him into a Ditch; but he says Abbot, one of his Accomplices, who was an Evidence against him, and was likewise in the same Robbery, said, that He threatened to cut his Throat if he did not bind him; as he was very shortly to appear before Almighty God, to answer for his wicked Offences both to God and Man; he does not remember he said any such Expression: He beg'd Pardon of the Gentleman for using him so ill, and he hoped he would be so good a Christian as to forgive him, which he freely forgave all the World: And likewise he hoped Abbot the Evidence, who swore against him, wou'd take warning by his untimely Death, and not go on in his wicked course of Life, if he did, he said, he was afraid he would not be long after him. Abbot, who informed, and was Evidence against him, was the first who led him aside to those desperate enterprizes, and his constant Companion till he led him to the Halter. He never broke Houses, nor stole out of Shops, but sometimes got plenty of Money by picking Pockets and stealing privately, and that he spent in a most profuse, prodigal and foolish Manner; so that he always wanted, and (which is worse) was constantly attended with troubles of Mind, and gnawings of Conscience, like Prometheus's Vulture gnawing and feeding upon his Liver. He confess'd that he was very wicked in Drinking, Swearing and Blaspheming; keeping company with lewd Women, and such other Vices as never fail to be the bane of those unhappy young Men, who forsaking God, are justly deserted by Him, and given up to those impieties, which always end in their utter Ruin and Misery. He repented very much for the follies of his Life, and after the dead Warrant came out, he cried and howled aloud in the Chappel, several Times, saying, O! what will become of my poor Soul, O! that God would have Mercy upon me! I desir'd him to be compos'd, since Death was no strange Thing, but a Debt which all Men must Pay; and therefore he being to die for his Crimes, by the Laws of the Land, ought to submit to the will of God, and take it as a just chastisement and punishment for his Sins. He was very Poor and Naked, and very ignorant of religious Matters, but willing to receive instruction. When I spoke to him privately, he always cried bitterly and express'd a deep sence of his Sin, and a fear for the Wrath to come; and this he gave for the reason of his crying so lamentably in Chapel. I comforted him with the promise of God's mercy in Christ. He declar'd his Faith in Christ; that he was a true Penitent, and forgave all Men, as he expected forgiveness from God. Edward Tudor , was indicted for breaking the House of Thomas Heneage , and stealing four Firkins of Butter, January the 27th, between Two and Three in the Night. He was a second Time indicted, for breaking and entring the House of Francis Osborn , with an Intent to steal his Goods, January the 7th, between Twelve and One at Night. And a third Time indicted, for breaking and entring the House of Sarah Spencer , and stealing a half Anchor of Brandy, a Gallon-Pot, and a two Quart-Pot, January the 6th, between Twelve and One in the Night. 4. Edward Tudor , 20 Years of Age, of mean Parents, by London-Wall , had little Education at School, and what he had, he improv'd to no good Purpose; and as for religious Matters, he never car'd much to be instructed that Way, having been a naughty, perverse, disobedient Boy. He was bound Apprentice to a Blacksmith in White-Chappel , to whom he serv'd out his Time, and then he wrought at his Trade for some Time, and married a Wife, a Year or two ago, who (as he said) was honest, and knew nothing of his villainous Actions, by whom, if he had been rul'd, he had not come to such a fatal End: This he desir'd to be publish'd, in Vindication of the young Woman. He might have liv'd by his Trade, and kept his Family, like one of his Station, but was too much addicted to Idleness, and lov'd wicked Company, who led him upon such Adventures, as speedily prov'd his Ruin. He confess'd the Facts he was convicted of, that he broke open Mr. Osborn's House, and took a Firkin of Butter, which they sold and divided the Money; and that he also broke into the other House, both in the Night-Time, and stole thence a half Anchor of Brandy, which, when they expos'd to Sale, a Waiter coming in, seiz'd it, and carry'd it off, for want of a Trasire, and they did not think fit to seek after it any more. He own'd these two Burglaries as sworn against him, only he alledg'd, That the Evidence was not just in relating some Circumstances, but these Things were not material. He confess'd, That he had committed a great Number of other Burglaries, but the Houses being none of the Richest, they got but poor Plunder; and that he was alwise a most flagitious, good for nothing Boy, having been a notorious Swearer, Drinker, Company-Keeper, with the vilest Women, and that he was wholly corrupted in his Morals, inclin'd to Evil, and averse to every Thing that's Good. He behav'd very well under his Misfortunes, and came to me in a Flood of Tears, confessing, That in every Respect, he was a most flagitious, and one of the Chief of Sinners, having been disobedient to his Parents, a Breaker of the Lord's Day, scarce going to Church at any Time; for when his Father, or Master, sent him to Church, he went into the Fields, with his wicked Companions, and was employ'd in Drinking, Stealing, Cursing and Swearing, and came Home with a Lie in his Mouth; for when he was a Prentice, he spported his Pocket, and maintain'd his Extravagancies, with Pilfering and Thieving; and when out of his Time, he join'd to a Gang of Thieves, whose main Business it was, to break Houses, and do other base Actions, as they had Opportunity. I represented to him the infinite Mercy of God in Christ, that he is a God merciful and gracious, &c. He declar'd his Faith in Christ, that he sincerely repented of all Sins, and died in Peace with all Mankind. Caleb Charlesworth , was indicted for burglariously breaking and entring the House of David Morgan , and stealing three Quart, three Pint, a half Pint, a Quartern, and half Quartern Pewter-Pots, a Table-Cloth, a Mantle, and an Apron, November the 16th, about the Hour of Twelve in the Night. 5. Caleb Charlesworth , near 17 Years of Age, of mean Parents, about the Town, who were willing to give him such Education at School, as they were able, but that was what he no Ways minded, thinking upon nothing, but to spend his Time idly with blackguard Boys, who taught him all Manner of Wickedness from his Cradle: And as for Religion, he altogether neglected the same. His father being a labouring man, could not have a very strict eye over him, but never neglected to give him good advice, and often pray'd for him, but all these things he little minded, being taken up with his companions, who made him go out upon thieving and pick-pocketting, by which indirect Methods, he never got much, for he was afraid to venture, and was always very much troubled in Mind, at his leading such a wicked course of life. He acknowledg'd the Burglary as sworn against him, only he blam'd the Evidence as a principal Instrument of his Ruin. He was wretchedly poor and naked. He always behav'd well, and was very attentive to Prayers and Exhortations. He was very ignorant, but desirous of Instructions. He said, That he never knew what became of the Money unlawfully purchas'd, but that it dwindl'd away among the vile creatures he convers'd with, and that he was never the better for it; adding, That one Halfpenny well gotten, was better than Half-a-crown obtain'd in such a wicked Manner, which never fail'd to be attended with Remorse of conscience, and inward convulsions of the mind. He declar'd, That he hop'd for salvation through the Mercy of God in christ; that he repented of all his sins, and forgave all Men, as he expected Forgiveness from God. At the Place of EXECUTION. THEY all appear'd very Serious, desirous of and attentive to Prayers. Judith Defour , own'd the great Crime she committed, in cruelly Murdering her innocent Babe, and hop'd (these were her Words) that the Lord Almighty would have Mercy upon her. Henry Crane said, he had been a very great Sinner, and seeing some young Men of his own Trade standing near by, who had often wrought with them in the same Shop; he spoke to them to this effect, viz. To beware of idleness, Drinking and bad Company, which had brought him to this shameful Death, to take example from him, and to live in the fear of God. Edward Tudor , Spoke much to the same purpose; and both of them said, their Wives were innocent of their Robberies and Thefts, and hop'd the Word would not reflect on them, for they was utter Strangers to our wicked course of Life. Ralph Holbrook , and Charlesworth said, they had been very great Sinners, and rely'd upon the mercy of God. They all desir'd the Prayers of all Christian People. They went off crying out to God to have mercy upon their Souls, and that the Lord Jesus would receive their Spirits. All of them behav'd much better, than frequently these unfortunate People us'd to do. This is all the Account given by me JAMES GUTHERIE , Ordinary and Chaplain of Newgate . ADVERTISEMENTS. To be Sold by AUCTION, At Craven-House in Wytch street, on Thursday the 14th Instant and the following Days, beginning at Eleven o Clock each Day, ALL the rich Furniture of Richard Wolley , Esq; Merchant , late one of the Warehouse keepers belonging to the Charitable Corporation: Consisting of curious Needlework, Damask and Camblet Beds, with all Sorts of fine Redding, Chairs, Tables, Window Curtains, Carpets, Screen, Sconces, Plt and Chimney Glasses, a fine Parcel of Houshold Linnen, Plate, China, Paintings and Curiosities, his Coach, Charriot and Books, with all Sorts of Kitchen Furniture, a Parcel of Leaden Figures on Stone Pedestals belonging to his Garden. The Goods above-mention'd were brought from his Country Seat at Hornsey near Highgate , to the House aforesaid for conveniency of Sale, and are all in good Condition. The Goods to be view'd from Tuesday the 12th, till the Time of Sale, Catalogues whereof will be timely dispers'd, By Tho. Jones , Broker and Auctioneer . This Day is publish'd, Vol. II. (Price 3 s. 6 d.) With a Frontispiece of Catherine Hayes , of the Contrivance of the Murder of her Husband John Hayes , THE Lives of the most remarkable Criminals who have been condemned and executed, either for the Highway, Street Robberies, Burglaries, Murders, or other capital Offences, from the Year 1720, to the present Time: Containing particularly the Lives of the famous JONATHAN WILD , Edward Burnworth , alias Frazier , Blewit, Berry, Dickenson, Majorum and Higgs, for the Murder of Mr. Ball in St. George's Fields ; Catherine Hayes , for the barbarous Murder of her Husband; Forster Snow , for the Murder of a Man in his House in Holborn ; Thomas Billings , concern'd with Catherine Hayes , in the Murder of Mr. Hayes; Thomas Smith , a Highwayman, and Capt. 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The Publick may depend on the Accounts publish'd in this Work, as containing a just and faithful Narration of the Conduct of these unhappy Persons, and a true State of their respective Crimes, without any Additions of feigning and romantick Adventures, calculated meerly to entertain the Curiosity of the Reader. ELectuarium Mirable; or the Admirable Electuary, which infallibly cures all Degrees and Symptoms of the Secret Disease, with more Ease, Speed and Safety, than any Medicine yet published. Any old Running, &c. tho' of several Years standing, whether occasion d by an Overstrain, Weakness of the Seminals or the Relicts of a former Infection, is certainly cured in a short Time, without a Minutes Confinement, Suspicion, or the Use of Astringents; being a Medicine so wonderfully pleasant and easy in its Operation, that the nicest Palate, or weakest Constitution may take it with Delight. Two Pots are generally sufficient to compleat a Cure in most Cases. 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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at TYBURN on Wednesday the 18th Day of JULY, 1711. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 4th, 5th, and 6th instant, Six Persons, who were Try'd for, and found Guilty of, several Capital Crimes, received Sentence of Death, and another (that was Condemn'd the Sessions before, and Repriev'd to this) was call'd to his former Judgment, the time of his Reprieve being fully expir'd. Of all these Malefactors, Five being respited from, Two only are order'd for, Execution. While they were under this Condemnation, I visited them constantly, and read Prayers and the Word of GOD, and expounded it to them twice every day publickly in the Chapel, where I had them brought up for that purpose. And on the LORD's DAY, the 8th instant, I preach'd to them, and others then present, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon part of one of the Psalms for that Morning-Service, viz. Psal. 39th. Verse 12. Hear my Prayer, O Lord, and give Ear unto my Cry; hold not Thy Peace at my Tears: For I am a Stranger with Thee, and a Sojourner, as all my Fathers were. Which Words (together with their Context) having first explained in general, I then proceeded to lay down, and inlarge upon, these Three Propositions in particular, resulting from them, viz. I. That all the Sons and Daughters of Men are but Strangers and Travellers upon Earth, as David professes for himself, and all before him, in these Words of the Text; I am a Stranger with Thee, and a Sojourner, as all my Fathers were. II. That from thence it follows, That this Life is transitory; That our Abode in this World is of no long Continuance; and therefore we ought to raise our Thoughts and our Desires, to that blessed Life which is to come, eternal in the Heavens. III. and lastly, That the best Expedient for us to reach home to that glorious Place (which we should look upon as our Native Country) we are to make this present Life, a Life of Prayers and Tears, mourning for our Sins, and praying for Pardon and Grace. On the last LORD's DAY, being the 15th instant, I preach'd again to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon these Words, taken out of the Epistle for the Day, viz. Rom. 6. 21. What Fruit had ye then in those Things, whereof ye are now ashamed? For the End of those Things is Death. In my Explanation of which Words, I first observ'd what they refer to; and then endeavour'd to make my Auditory sensible of these important Truths, imply'd in them. I. That the Sinner has but little (or rather, no real and solid) Profit and Satisfaction by his Sins, even while he is committing them, and delighting, and (as he foolishly fancies) enjoying himself in them. II. That nothing but Shame and Sorrow follows upon, and is to be reaped from them. III. That Death, yea, Eternal Death and Damnation (unless prevented by Grace and Repentance) will be the sad Catastrophe and Conclusion and Reward of them. IV. That the Sinner's future Judgment after this Life, is certain and unavoidable. V. and lastly; That that will be a most dreadful and terrible Judgment to those that shall not, in due time, have provided against it by a sincere Repentance of their Sins. On these Heads I discoursed at large, and concluded all those my Discourses with particular Directions and suitable Admonitions to the Condemned, exhorting them to repent, and flee from the Wrath to come. As I taught them in publick, so likewise in private, when I examin'd them singly, and received from them, who are now to suffer, the respective Accounts of their past vicious Lives, and present Dispositions, which follow. 1. Peter Cartwright , condemned the 18th of May last, and repriev'd to this Day. The Facts, for which he then received Sentence of Death, were two Robberies by him committed, the 6th day of February 1710-11, on Mr. Robert Sherwood and Mr. Joseph Ashton , upon the Queen's High-way near Hampstead . He said, he was about 30 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Giles's near Cripplegate , London : That he was brought up to the Sea, having been first a Servant to a Commander of one of Her Majesty's Men of War, and afterwards a Sailor , and as such served seven Years together on board the Bedford, and other Ships of the Royal-Navy, and was once in the Office of Quarter-master on board the Exeter, a 4th Rate: That tho' he could not charge himself with being much addicted to common Swearing and excessive Drinking, yet he had otherwise greatly offended God: That besides the Robberies, which he own'd he now stood justly condemn'd for, he was guilty of several others, for which he ask'd Pardon of God, and of the Persons he had wrong'd; wishing it were in his power to make full Restitution and Satisfaction to all. Upon my telling him, That for the clearing of his Conscience, and obtaining the Divine Mercy, he must take great care (among other things) to make such Discoveries, as he was able to make, which might be useful either to the Publick, or to Private Persons; He promis'd me, That he would do it: And so he did in some measure; but I am afraid he was too much reserved in that matter, though I cannot positively say he was so. But this I will say here, for the Instruction of other Malefactors, who may desire to repent and be sav'd; That when Men truly repent, and entirely forsake their Sins, they are not found to be backward in becoming Instruments of doing good to honest Men, and preventing Mischiefs to be done (for the future) by such as are otherwise; who by means of their Discoveries of them in due time, may be made apprehensive of the absolute Necessity of quitting their ill Courses; or else be restrained from them, and driven to leave them off. This I endeavour'd to make him sensible of, that he might not think it was enough for him to confess in general, that he had been a great Sinner (which was already so well known;) or in particular, That he had committed such and such Facts; but that he was also to give, as exactly as he could, a just and true Information of what he knew might prove serviceable to Persons injur'd; either by helping them to their lost Goods again, or removing those Jealousies and Suspicions they might entertain concerning Servants, Neighbours, or others, that might be innocent. I left this to his Consideration; and he had a long time allow'd him to improve it. He being put in mind of former Faults, did acknowledg this to be true, viz. That before this time he was justly condemn'd to die for a Felony and Burglary, by him committed in the House of Mr. Tho. Allison : It was on the 8th day of February 1708-9; for which Fact, having receiv'd Sentence of Death on the 6th day of May following, he then obtain'd a Reprieve, and afterwards a Pardon: Upon which he was listed into the Queen's Service ; but soon after deserted it. I asking him, How he could abuse such Mercy, and so easily break the good Resolutions, which (I supposed) he had made when under that Condemnation; He plainly told me, That at that time being in good hopes that he should escape Death, as he then did, he had no serious Thoughts of another World, or of reforming himself in this; which made him (as soon as Opportunity served) return to his old Follies again, and thereby involve himself in new Trouble; which now he became truly sensible wits the due Reward of his repeated and presumptuous Sins; and he thanked God for his having given him an Insight into this, and so far alter'd and chang'd his Mind, as that he now perfectly abhorr'd all his former wicked Deeds, and would not repeat them again, though he had never so much Liberty or Opportunity and Encouragement for it. He confess'd, That his Profanation of the Lord's Day had been the first Cause of his Ruin: And therefore, out of Good-will to other profane and loose Livers (whose timely and happy Reformation he heartily wish'd) he warned them against that Sin especially, which (by his woful Experience) he had found to be the root of many others; desiring, that they would so consider it, as not to suffer themselves to be drawn away, as he had been, and shamefully fall by the Hand of Justice, as he now did deservedly. He declar'd, that he dy'd in Charity with all Men, even with the Person who was the Cause of this his sad End, both by his enticing him into those Robberies, for which he dies, and by his turning an Evidence against him therein; praying God that he might not (by returning to his old wicked Ways) bring himself at last to the same Judgment he had brought others to; and that all others (young Men especially) might be wiser and more watchful than himself had been, to prevent their being deluded, as he was. He very earnestly desired my Prayers, and my Directions, which he had, for his Soul's good: And now seeing, that he must dye indeed, after the Hopes of Life which his long Reprieve had made him entertain, he patiently and contentedly (as far as outwardly appear'd) resigned up himself to the Providence of God, who had thus measured his Time, and cut it short, for his Sins. 2. Margaret Lane , condemn'd for stripping a young Female Child of her wearing Apparel, and leaving her naked in the Fields, on the 18th of May last; and for having assaulted and robb'd another young Female Child of 12 years of Age, whom she offer'd to stab with a Penknife, and took from her a pair of Gold Ear-Rings, upon the Queen's Highway, the 7th day of the same Month. She confess'd, she was Guilty of both Facts; only deny'd her having then any Penknife, or offering to stab the Girl, whom she robb'd of her Ear-Rings; saying, she had only a bit of May in her Hand. Being ask'd, how she could be so barbarous, to do such wicked things, she answer'd, Another Woman that was then with her, put her on, and assisted her in the commission of them, and afterwards went with her to a Goldsmith, where they sold those Ear-Rings, for which they had 4 s. which they parted between them two: And as for the Cloaths of the other Child they being found upon her when she was apprehended, they were restored to the Parents of that Child that was thus stript and left naked in the Fields. This Margaret Lane said, she was about 19 Years of Age, born in the Parish of St. Margaret , Westminster : That her Employment was to sew and mend old Cloaths , while in Town; but when (as she often was) in the Country with an Unkle of hers, at Bramyard in Herefordshire , she needed not to work, for her Unkle then maintain'd her, and also gave her some Mony at her last coming from him, which was about Easter last: That when this Money was all spent, and she could neither find any Service, nor maintain herself by her Needle-work, she was induced by that wicked Woman before mention'd to take an ill Course of Life to supply her Wants, which nevertheless grew greater and greater upon her; so that she lived not only a Wicked, but a Miserable Life; as it often falls out, that these two go together. I found her very simple and ignorant, she not being able so much as to read in the Bible; yet she was desirous to receive Instruction, and was made sensible of the heinousness of those her Crimes, that were inhumane, barbarous, and cruel, to a very high degree; which she acknowledg'd (with Tears) to be so, and pray'd, that GOD would please to pardon both these heinous Facts she was condemn'd for, and all other the Sins she had been guilty of, as Whoredom, Idleness, Profanation of the Lords Day, Neglect of Christian Duties, both Publick and Private, and many other great Defects, which were very grievous to her, who did now perceive and feel, that the Wrath of GOD was due to them. This day they were carry'd, from Newgate (in a Cart) to the Place of Execution; where having discharg'd my last Duty to them, by Exhortations, Prayers, Singing of Penitential Psalms, &c. and finally recommended their departing Souls to the Mercies of our Good and Gracious GOD; I left them to their private Devotions, for which they had some time allotted them. Then the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off; crying at the same time upon God and our Saviour to pardon their Sins, and save their Souls, in these and the like Ejaculations: viz. Peter Cartwright , (for after I retir'd, I could not hear the Woman's Voice, 'twas so low) Lord, have mercy upon me! Lord, I fly to Thee for Succour; Lord, help me! Lord, open to me the Gates of Heaven! Lord Jesus, I come, I come, receive my Soul. With these he also repeated the Lord's Prayer very devoutly, and afterwards gave me a Paper, wherein he declares, (as he did by Word of Mouth to the Spectators) That his poor Wife was so far from being concern'd in any of his ill Actions, that she always advis'd him to the contrary; and had he taken her Counsel, he had prevented this his shameful End. He further said, He knew many there present, pray'd for them all, and desir'd them to take Warning by him. This is all the Account here to be given of these Malefactors, by me, PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . Wednesday, July 18. 1711. ADVERTISEMENTS. ROBERT WHITLEDGE , who formerly lived at the Bible in Creed-Lane , is removed to the Bible and Ball in Ave-Mary-Lane near Ludgate , where all Booksellers and others may be furnisht with Bibles and Common-Prayers of all Sorts, with Cuts or without, Ruled or Unruled, Bound in Turky Leather or Plain. Mr. Sturt's Cuts Curiously Engrav'd; also other fine Cuts fitted for all Sizes and Common-Prayers. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, Of the FIVE MALE FACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN , On MONDAY the 12May1755, BEING THE Third EXECUTION in the Mayoralty OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE STEPHEN THEODORE JANSSEN , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, Etc. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, Oyer and Terminer, and jail-delivery of Newgate , held before the right honourable Stephen Theodore Janssen , esq ; lord-mayor of the city of London , the lord chief justice Rider, Mr. justice Clive, Mr. baron Legge, William Moreton , esq; recorder , and others of His Majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the city of London, and justices of jail-delivery of Newgate, holden at Justice-hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday the 9th, Thursday the 10th, Friday the 11th, and Saturday the 12th of April, in the 28th year of His Majesty's reign, Francis Pryer , John West , William Powel , William Darlow , alias Barlow , William George , and Joseph Gould , were capitally convicted, and received sentence of death accordingly. Their behaviour, as far as I saw, during the time between conviction and execution, was quite composed. They appeared to pray heartily, when at prayers in chapel, and attended constantly every day, when not hindered by sickness; and it has pleased God to afflict them all at times, except Pryer and West. On Tuesday the 6th instant, the report of the six malefactors was made to the lords of the regency by the recorder of the city of London, when they were pleased to command that execution should be done of Francis Pryer , John West , William Powel , William George , and Joseph Gould , on Monday the 12th instant. And, At the same time it was their lordships command, that William Darlow should be respited, till their lordships pleasure touching him should further be made known. 1.2. Francis Pryer , and John West , were indicted for stealing 4 cloth coats, value 4l. 1 pair of cloth breeches, value 8s. 1 cloth waistcoat, value 20s. 3 Russia drab frocks, value 28s. the goods of Leonard Lee ; and 1 cloth coat, the property of Thomas Jenkins , in the dwelling-house of the said Leonard. 3. William Powel , was indicted for stealing 1 grey mare, value 4l. the property of William Hutchinson . 4. William George , was indicted for that he, on the king's highway, on Wassey Sterry did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and stealing from his person 11s. in money numbered. 5. Joseph Gould , was indicted for stealing 70 pair of shoes, value 5l. the goods of James and John Mazarene , in the shop of the said James: and John. 1. John West , aged 17, was born in the parish of St. Paul Covent-Garden , of parents but in low condition in the world, and he was brought up till about 11 years of age, in the aforesaid parish charity school. Then, he says, he was put out apprentice to a cabinet-maker in New-Street , Covent-garden , with whom he remained about 18 months; during this time he had begun pilfering, and says, the first thing he ever stole was some brass weights out of a chandler's shop, and several such little petty thieveries, while he lived here. He says, being a very unlucky boy, and not minding his master's business, he got himself frequently corrected, which at that time of day he looked upon as ill treatment. This at last he resented so, that he run away from his master; but not only this treatment from his master was the cause of his elopement, but thro' the solicitations of William Banks , his first companion, to whom he used to complain when his master beat him, he was also persuaded to leave his master, and they two and others began now to go upon the thieving order every night. West's father was a journey-man plaisterer , who, after a while, pre-vailed with his son to leave his companions, and to go home with him to work; and he says, when he gave his mind to work, he could get 10d. a day. But the spirit of idleness was frequently too strong, and prevailed over his inclination to industry. However, he says, he did not quite break out for 12 months, but all that time Banks, and other companions, were continually teizing him, till they got him away again. Soon after his father died, so that he had no body to return to but his mother, who took no great notice of him. 'Tis the custom, he says, amongst these unhappy wretches, if they know of any boy, that has once been a thieving, never to let him rest, if he pretends to retire, till they have him out again upon the lay. He had now by frequent robberies made himself uneasy, and was under fear of being brought to justice; so taking the advice of a friend, he resolved to go to sea. And having got a birth to the West-Indies , he took to the sea-faring man 's business so readily, that his master gave him what encouragement he could, and used all means of persuasion to get him to stay in that way. But returning from the West-Indies to London , he was not long before his former companions found out the young sailor; and after helping him to spend what little money he had got, 'twas not long e'er they persuaded him to follow them to the same practices as formerly he had done. 'Tis six years ago, he says, since he first began to go a thieving; and shop-lifting was the chief attempt of him, and his companions, in which he had been so very successful. (tho' scarce a day past he was not concerned in one of the greater, and less account) that yet he never once got into trouble as he called it (the usual phrase of these sort of people when apprehended for felony) till last October sessions. He was then indicted, and tryed with two others at the Old Baily , for a robbery committed upon Joseph O'Brian , coming from Knightsbridge to London , where he was knocked down, and lost his wig. The prosecutor acknowledging himself to be drunk at that time, and giving but a very bad account of the matter to the court and jury, the three prisoners were acquitted. West owned the fact however, and said that they did attack O'Brian with a design to rob him, and took away his hat, and some small matter of money, and that James Harriss knocked him down, who was very much given to strike, if any the least opposition was offered to his attempts to rob. But, as the prosecutor was so stupid, as not to be able to tell the day of the month, nor so much as the month when this affair happened, his escape at that time might be owing to want of evidence to support the indictment. Having thus luckily escaped, he having no thought of being thankful to God, or of keeping out of the way of such danger for the time to come, returned again to the old place of rendezvous, and met his old acquaintance. After drinking together an houror two, (for 'twas towards the evening when he was turned out) he says, he and others went out, and committed a robbery near Marybone . He says, as fast as he got any money he squandered it away, having always some companions of the viler sort, both male and female, waiting at his lodgings, or other places of resort, for his return, which was scarce ever without some booty. For he was reckoned one of the most artful little rogues in the ways of contriving to bring about a design of shop-lifting of any of them all. He says, as observed before, that scarce a day pass'd on which a robbery on the high-way, or in a shop, was not by him committed. And at the sessions in February last, we have him an evidence against one of his accomplices, William Banks , who first, he says, seduced him from his master, and afterwards plunged him in all manner of robbery and wickedness. And yet, when Banks was apprehended he sent to West, to come in voluntarily, and turn evidence against him, lest somebody, that might swear harder, should be produced against him. So West, having been concerned with him in diverse robberies, gave account of several robberies, none but what were liable only to transportation. Tho', he says, he might have hanged him, had he not had more regard for him, notwithstanding he was the first and chief instrument of leading him on to his ruin. Upon two of the robberies he gave information of at that time, indictments were found and tried; in which West deposed, that he and Banks going about the streets in Tyburn-road , to see what they could get, he went into a hosier's shop, and stole several bundles of stockings, amounting to 27 pair, and sold them for 8s. and 4d. And, being out together upon the same account the 1st of January, loitering all day in Moorfields , at night he and his companions went into a cheese-monger's shop in Goswell-Street , and stole two Cheshire cheeses, and a firkin of butter; one of which and the firkin West took out of the shop himself. The two cheeses, and firkin of butter, he says, they sold it a woman in Parker's-lane, St. Giles's , as they did also the stockings; but persists in it, he knew not her name. West and his companions lurking places and haunts were chiefly at Marybone , Tyburn-road , and the squares about that part of the town, tho' now and then they made excursions to other out parts of London, and almost every night some body's property fell a sacrifice to their ravaging geninuses. Their booty was still squandered away in disorderly houses, and company, and at last he was taken in one of the msot infamous places, and in a house where, by general report, no other sort of people resorted but pick-pockets, hosue-breakers, and shop-lifters, to get rid of stolen goods, the purpose, West says, he and his companions went there for. 2. Francis Pryer , says, he was 22 years of age, was born in the parish of St. Giles's in the fields . He was the unhappy offspring of a family that lived in good reputation in Oxford-road , and he might have been better brought up than he was, if his own inclinations had not crossed their good intentions for him. He was put to school, he says, but what was bestowed on him in that way was all in vain, he being of a disposition not inclined to instruction, or advice; he says, he has no reason to complain of want of care in bringing him up, but for want of grace, and faith to believe that others knew what was best for him, rather than himself. His father, he says, was never wanting to take what pains he could to bring him up in the fear of God, but to no purpose; as soon as he was out of hearing, he forgot all good impressions attempted to be made on him; which unhappiness, while under conviction, he very much lamented, and, as far as I find, was thoroughly sensible of his unworthiness and folly, in having so long turned the deaf ear to all friendly admonitions; and agreeable to such a way of thinking, did he demean himself all the while till he suffered. He was put out an apprentice to a pump-maker , he says, in Tyburn-road , but did not serve out his time, having left his master about three years ago; since which time he has worked as journeyman with several of the trade at Deptford , Ratcliff and Wapping ; and last Summer, he says, he worked constantly at Execution-dock in that business, till after Michaelmas. Having been loose, and too much given to idleness before, now, he says, he began to fall into bad company, which had never happened to him before. Coming to see his friends and ac- quaintance about St. Giles's , he fell in company with West, Cane, the evidence against them, and one Randolph Banks , not yet taken, who is said to be gone to sea . With these he unhappily joined forces, and went a robbing with one or other, if not all togethr, almost every day in the week. In abundance of robberies he owns himself to have been concerned, but says, he always avaided abusing any body, nor would he suffer others to do it in his company, as West testified of him; who said, he believed Pryer had prevented much mischief being offered and done. Having thus brought pryer and West together, we are to look into some of those actions, in which being concerned together, their joint ruin as to this world succeeded. Pryer was in custody in February sessions, when West was evidence against William Banks , who was transported the very day the report was made last, and the warrant for execution signed. But, tho' West knew many a robbery pryer had been concerned in, yet would he not give information against him; so for that time he got his liberty again, for want of evidence and prosecution. But not so fortunate was the next time: as did his partner and fellow sufferer, he soon forgot the danger he had been in, and went on a fresh score; till at last he was taken in St. Giles's where he now frequently was seen, and chiefly resorted; upon information of an accomplice. Cane, who was also an evidence against him. An information was received from a watchman of the parish to which it belongs, against a house in Blackboy-alley ; upon which, the high constable, and some other constables, with a file of musketeers, went there, and first met with Cane; who, upon terms of being admitted an evidence, informed them of the goods which were lately stolen from a shop near the Bull and Gate in Holbourn, and which the robbers were come there to dispose of. Accordingly, upon search, the goods were found, and West being there, was taken into custody, together with one Wright, who were taken before Mr. Fielding. The prosecutor being acquainted with the goods being found, came to the justice's, where they were, and swearing to them, West and Pryer were committed for stealing, and Wright for receiving. An indictment for this fact being preferred to the grand jury, was found, and after a fair trial thereupon, Pryer and West were capitally convicted, having nothing to say in their defence. But Wright had the good luck to escape, which West advises may be a warning, and says, had he not had the encouragement he had from the receivers, who would take all they brought, tho' at a low price; as witness the goods now we are talking of, for which was given only 45s. little more than a quarter part of the value they stand at in the indictment. West says he took them out of the prosecutor's shop, and gave them to Pryer, and at Banks's mother's 'twas resolved that Cane and West should go and sell them to Wright. West was a second time indicted for stealing, on the 13 March, 14 pair of worsted stockings, the goods of John Harrison . Upon this indictment West was tried, and making no defence, was convicted. He was tried on this indictment, in order that the receiver might be convicted too, if he was found guilty. West was, upon full evidence of Cane and others, found guilty, and Winnifred Farrel , for receiving the stockings, knowing them to be stolen, was found guilty, and transported for 14 years, according to act of parliament for that purpose. Pryer was also a party in the robbery, but somehow or other left out of the indictment, when both acknowledged to be a fact by them and others committed. This company committed diverse robberies more than they could recollect, or more than they woud remember; but the robbery of William Taylor , from whom several leaden weights were taken, which Wright received, they both did own. Also stealing 15s. from William Hooker , and a hat from Peter Galliard , besides various other robberies and felonies, which they were both afraid and ashamed to own particularly, but generally did not deny. Pryer after conviction behaved very well, but West not quite so well. Pryer, tho' ignorant to the greatest degree with respect to letters, and having scarce ever seen the inside of a church, shewed greater degrees of contrition than did the rest who died, and was a youth of an active mind, tho' wrongly applied. Had either of them taken a proper turn in their tender years, there was understanding enough in either of them to have made useful members of society. But a certain ememplary dissoluteness seemed to have taken hold of them both, and no danger of loss of life, or liberty, had any effect to put a stop to their way of life. West says he was so thoughtless, as not to trouble his head about being hanged, till he was convicted. And Pryer says, that he was generally kept in liquor, so that his senses were lost to all thoughts of what might be another day. Such young and tender plants, 'tis pity they should grow in soils which send forth such exhalations as must be the cause of nipping them in the bud. And but that we too frequently see it, we might hope, that by means of such salubrious laws and customs as this nation is possessed of, a stop might somehow be put to such numbers of youth, searce entered into the world, having it in their power to destroy, and throw away life, before they are acquainted with the value of it. What was the bane of these two poor wretches, was their too early initiation into the company of dissolute and disorderly persons, before they were acquainted with, or had considered the consequence which entering into such a way of life would produce; not but that they knew what must one day ensue upon detection of such crimes, as they suffered for committing. But, had they, when they begun, had the same thoughts which afterwards haunted them even to their last moments, they declared their fears might have prevented them. But when they had become hardened by frequent undiscovered acts of opposition to laws, human and divine, they found themselves so become enemies to society, that they could associate with none but those of their own stamp. They both died in all appearance, and from their own declarations, penitents, and hoping their examples might prove a warning to the young and unwary, desired security for their happiness hereafter, under the mercies of God, promised alone in the merits of Christ. 3. William Powel , said he was 25 years of age, being born in Grosvenor-square , in the parish of St. George's Westminster . He was brought up pretty well (his father dying when he was young) by his mother, who was housekeeper to a worthy gentleman, and looked after his domestick affairs when the family went into the country. When he was about 15 years of age, he was inclined to go to sea , and put himself into the hands of a master of a ship, in the coal-trade , in which he continued for three years; after which, he sailed to the East Indies in a fleet of ships during the late wars abroad, he says, from the year 1742 to 1749. When he came home, being bred to no business, which is a misfortune too frequently attending those unhappy men who come to such unfortunate ends, he lived upon what he had got by hardships and dangers at sea, in an easy and trifling manner, till all being gone, and having no friends to assist him, he was obliged to apply to such means as offered, to get subsistance, and was glad to follow any employment, when and where he could get it. Being tired, he says, of such employment as he met with in town, such as helping in stables , and going of errands , he at length resolved to go into the country; and not knowing where particularly to go, he stroled the country, till he came down into the isle of Ely , where he picked up employ; sometimes one, sometimes another way. Sometimes, he says, he worked in vessels , that pass the river up and down, from Lynn to Ely , and sometimes he worked on shore at husbandry labour , as he could get into employ, till he got to be ostler at the Griffin-Inn , at a place called March in the isle of Ely ; from whence he took the mare, for stealing which he was indicted, and deservedly convicted. He has since been very much afflicted with sickness, and sometimes delirious. At his intervals, and since recovered, he acknowledged the justice of the sentence he lay under, and declared his hearty sorrow for what he had done. He owned the stealing the mare, and selling her; but when he did it, he had no thought of what would be the consequence. He married in the isle of Ely , and things not going well with him, he had a mind to come up to London , to go on board a ship. And, he says, he took the mare out of the stable for expedition sake, and proposed to send her back from smithfield , by the drovers, that came from thence, but was persuaded to sell her, which he did, being in liquor. He says he was offered twice the money for the mare, more than he sold her for, eighteen miles off, before he came to London ; which, he said, was proof he did not intend to sell her, had he not been over persuaded, and in liquor. He acknowledged however, in all circumstances, the justice of the law in the punishment he received; and hoping God would forgive him what he had done amiss, upon his repentance, died resigned, in expectation of life in happiness hereafter, thro' the merits of him who died to save sinners who repent and turn to him. 4. Joseph Gould , aged 23, says he was born in Bow-Church yard in Cheapside, of parents who gave him no education; he was bred up several years in idleness, and at last put out apprentice to a shoe-maker in the Mint , Southwark ; where he had not been a long time, before he robbed his master's house of goods to a considerable value, and went off. His master suspecting it must be Gould that had robbed him, made search after him, and with difficulty at last found him. But Gould was stubborn, and denied he knew any thing of the matter. The master, in danger of being ruined by the loss, in order to persuade him to own the fact, and let him know what was become of the goods, promised to say no more of the matter, if he might but have his goods again. After a while, upon his master's earnest intreaties, and saying, he must be ruined if he suffered the loss, Gould told the truth, and the goods were recovered to the master's great joy. In a short time after, he took himself away from his master's service, before he had learned any thing of the trade, and was an idle boy about London streets, for a long while. Having no trade, nor any body to take care of him, he lived by picking pockets, and stealing any thing that came in his way. About three years ago he was tried at Kingston , for a felony committed at Guildford in Surry , and convicted in order for transportation. But his friends interceding for him, his punishment was changed from transportation to whipping, and he underwent a severe whipping, thro' the town of Guildford . About eight months ago he was committed to Clerkenwell New-prison , for felony, but at the sessions was discharged for want of evidence. He had the good fortune thus to escape for many years; and tho' he made no doubt. he should one day or other be surprised, and suffer for all, yet he comforted himself with hopes, that whenever it should be that day came, his punishment might be only transportation. And, he did say, when he found himself capitally convicted, he hoped he should not be hanged, but if he was transported for life, he should not mind it. For a long while he persisted in it that he knew nothing of the robbery for which he suffered; but having been severely afflicted with sickness, and dreadfully frightened at the thoughts of suffering death, he chose at last to acknowledge that, and several others, committed by him, and one George Edwards , about the Royal-Exchange . He says, whatever he did in the way of thieving he was always very private in, and never had an accomplice till this time; when, for about a fortnight, Gould, and his companion George Edwards , broke open, and attempted several houses, about the Royal-Exchange . They attempted Mr. Mazarene's shop, in Sweetings-alley , one night before; but not having proper implements about them, they could not get the door open, but were forced to give over the attempt, and resolved with themselves to try what they could do another time. On the 1st of March they made another attempt, and being better prepared for it, succeeded. About five o'clock in the morning, they came to the shop again, and by the help of a long knife, and pick-lock key, which Gould says George Edwards had provided, they opened the door, and getting into the shop, shut themselves in. They had provided also themselves with two bags, one a long one, the other shorter. Into these two bags they put almost all the shoes in the shop, to the amount of fourscore pair. They also opened a drawer under the cutting board, but finding nothing but papers, they contented themselves with their booty of shoes; and George Edwards bore away the long sack, and Gould the shorter, and carried them to Edward's house in Phoenix-Street , Spitalfields , where Gould had lodgings. He remembers it was about five o'clock in the morning when it was done, he says, because while they were in the shop, the watchman going his round, beat at the door, and cried the hour. They disposed of some of the shoes that day to by a Sunday's dinner, and on Monday morning Gould took a pair of second hand shoes to man in Field-lane , which he fold for 3s. While he was making the bargain, a person came to the shop to acquaint Mr. Murray of the robbery of Mr. Mazarene's shop. Gould heard what was said, but was silent, and so infatuated after all to take Mr. Murray home with him, and shewed him a large quantity of shoes, which he pretended to bargain with Gould for, that so he might have an opportunity to detect him. He pretended to go home, and fetch the money, and then come and take the shoes away; instead of which, he went directly to Mazarene, and acquainted him with what he had seen. Mr. Mazarene, having received the account of Mr. Murray where his stolen goods were, went to Sir Samuel Gower , and got a search warrant, and went to Gould's lodgings, where Mr. Murray had been before to see the shoes, where they found Gould and the shoes. When he was carried before Sir Samuel Gower , he pretended he found them on a bulk in Bishopsgate-Street ; that he carried one half one time, and came back again to fetch the rest. George Edwards was also before the justice, but Gould then declaring him innocent of the affair, that he knew nothing to all of it, Sir Samuel thought proper to discharge him, but committed Gould to Newgate . The reason he gave since conviction, for clearing Edwards, was, that he had a wife and children, and she was then big with child, and he would not inform against him, left his being in trouble should hurt her, in the condition she was in drawing very near the time of her travail. But, as Edwards immediately made off, and never came to his succour in his distress, he resolved to tell the truth, or else all would have died with him. And had it not been for the prosecutors's bounty to him, after conviction, being very ill, he might have starved, and died before the time of execution. After he had once began to open his mind, he confessed three other robberies in particular, and said, that for a fortnight before he was taken, he and Edwards had every night attempted some house or other. not far from the Exchange. They broke open a hatter's shop, and stole several hats, the same night they first attempted Mr. Mazarene's shop, and missed their aim. They were resolved however not to return errandless, for all was fish that came to the net, and hats that were in general worth a guinea, or five and twenty shillings, they disposed of, and pawned, one for seven shillings, another for six shillings, and a third for five shillings, in and about Goodman's-fields. Gould was prevailed upon to tell where he had pawned them; and there were found, three hats, as he directed, which as I'm informed, he has obliged the pawnbrokers to bring home to his shop again. The terms, I hear also, they readily complied with. Another night they broke open a man's shop in Spread-eagle court, who is a taylor, and stole from him a laced coat and other things. The coat, by Gould's direction, I'm told, he recovered. A poor woman's shop, who is also a taylor in Christopher's court, he says, they broke open, and stole a blue coat, a pair of black velvet breeches, and several other things, which he did not recollect. The breeches, he says, he sold to a woman that cries old cloaths in the streets, whom he knew not; but the coat the poor woman has recovered, by his direction. Several other shops, he says, they attempted, but did not succeed. Being asked, whether in carrying away their booty (as what they did get did not lie in a small compass) they never were seen, or interrupted by the watch? He replied, they did meet them sometimes, but were never molested. Particularly, the night they robbed Mr. Mazurene's shop, and carried away seven dozen pair of shoes in bags upon their shoulders, they met the watchman in Bartholomew-lane, who took no manner of notice of them, not so much as to ask what they had got with them. After he had thus disburthened his mind, he grew better in health, and more lively and being sensible the fate he was to suffer was no more than his crimes had in justice deserved, he died resigned, in hopes of pardon thro' Jesus Christ. 5. William George , said he was 23 years of age, that he was born at Froome in somersetshire , of parents who rented a small estate, and brought him up to husbandry labour , after having given him what small share of education their circumstances would admit of. In the 12th year of his age he left his father and family, he says, and has been in London ever since, having only made a journey or two into the country to see his friends. When he first came to London, he took up with what employment he could get for a livelihood, being utterly destitute of friends or money. He says, like many other foolish boys, having once heard of London, he thought there was no living well elsewhere; but that, instead of finding the streets paved with half crowns as he expected, 'twas a long while before he could get a good meal's meat. He, after a while, became a waiter , in the new phrase, or drawer in the old, to a public house, and went from one place to another, 'till he got to live at cook's shop , where he might have done very well, and did a long while, 'till he took it into his head about five years ago, to marry , since which time those who knew him say, he never did well. He was obliged to leave his service, 'tho very much against the inclination of the person he was servant to. And afterwards he took up what they call the duffing trade , to sell tea , and strong liquors, about town and country, to put a blind to his other methods of going on in evil practices, which he followed for two or three years past. About eight months ago he got a hurt in his left arm, which rendered it useless to him for some time. And he made use of that as an argument, why he should not attempt to go upon the highway. But, 'twas only pretence, for tho' he could not use it so well as before, yet it was not so useless at the time he went on his exploits, but that he might have made use of it to support a pistol, when his other hand was otherwise employed. When he was taken, tho' the people robbed in the Birmingham coach did not positively swear to him, they all did believe him to be the man. The horse, that he rode, they were positive in swearing to, which horse, both the owner and his servant swore he had hired at the time the robbery was committed. He went out with the horse the morning the robbery was committed, and time enough to be at the place where the robbery was committed, and the evidence against him was strong enough to persuade the jury of his guilt, and justly he was convicted. He was in a great hurry and fright after receiving sentence, and soon seized with such horrors, as threw him into a strong fever, so that he was delirious for sometime; and his wandering thoughts, were in that condition, were still busied in talking of his wretchedness. But when he was little recovered, and consulted about the unhappy methods he had taken to bring himself to that unhappy condition, he refused to acknowledge his guilt, tho' urged to it in the strongest terms. He continued to the last in but indifferent health, tho' sensible of what was said to him, but would not directly own the fact; tho', before he died, in the morning of the fatal day, he would not deny it. I'm sure he had some evil counsellors about him, tho' I could not find out certainly who they were, yet I had a shrewd suspicion. During the time of his having the horse our, the Exeter and Salisbury Stage-coaches were robbed by a person, who seemed not perfectly to have the use of his left hand, as was his case. Being desired to put the question to him, 'twas done, but he would neither own, nor deny. Of all the unhappy of this fort, I ever ment with, I scarce ever met with one so obstinate, or who shewed so little inclination to make appear that he had any proper sense of the evil ways which had brought him to that shameful and ignominious death, At the Place of EXECUTION. ON Monday, the 12th instant, between eight and nine o'clock in the morning, William Powel , Joseph Gould , and William George , in one Cart; Francis Pryer , and John West , in the other; were drawn to the place of execution. They were not there long, before they were tied up to the fatal tree; and the some time was employed in praying for, and with them, recommending their souls as usual to the Almighty's protection, and mercy. Soon after which, their caps being pulled over their faces, the cart was drawn from under them, while they were heard to call on the Lord Jesus to receive their souls. This is all the Account given by me, JOHN TAYLOR , Ordinary of Newgate.

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors Executed at TYBURN, on Tuesday the 27th Day of MAY. 1712. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, the 30th day of April last, and Thursday and Friday, the 1st and 2d instant, Seven Persons, viz. Six Men and One Woman, that (upon their Trials) were found Guilty of several Capital Crimes, received Sentence of Death accordingly. But of those Seven Malefactors, Five having obtain'd a gracious Reprieve (which I wish they may have Grace to make a right use of) Two only are now order'd for Execution: And this gives occasion to my melancholy Paper's appearing in Publick again; which, in the two last Sessions, were happily interrupted by the merciful Reprieves granted to the Persons then Condemn'd. While these were under Condemnation, I constantly visited them, and had them, twice every Day, brought up to the Chapel, where I pray'd with them, and read and expounded the Word of GOD to them: And, On the LORD's Day the 4th instant, I preach'd to these Condemn'd and other Persons there present, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon Luke 24. 46, & 47. And [JESUS] said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved CHRIST to suffer, and to rise from the Dead the Third Day: And that Repentance and Remission of Sins should be preach'd in his Name, amongst all Nations, beginning at Jerusalem. From which Words, first explain'd in general, I then apply'd myself more particularly to the Consideration of the latter Clause of my Text, which concerns Repentance: And herein I shew'd, That as the Apostles of CHRIST had a Commission given them by Him to preach Repentance and Remission of Sins, so they have, who are their Successors in the Ministry of the Gospel. 1st. They are appointed to Preach Repentance; which is a Turning from sinful Courses into a Course of Life, consonant and agreeable to the Will of GOD, reveal'd in the Gospel of CHRIST. 2dly. They are impower'd to Declare the Remission of Sins, viz. GOD's Pardon, to those that do thus Repent, and turn to Him, by Amendment of Life: And both this Preaching of Repentance, and Declaration of Pardon to the Sinner upon his Conversion, are to be perform'd by the Ministers of the Gospel, in the Name and by the Power of CHRIST, by whom they are here commission'd to Preach Repentance, and Remission of Sins: The blessed Effects whereof are Eternal Peace and Happiness with GOD, promid to all true Believers and sincere Penitents. Which to illustrate, and make still more evident, and press it upon the Minds of my Auditors, I spoke distinctly and amply to these, viz. I. The Nature and Extent of that Commission, which CHRIST has given his Ministers about this great and important Doctrine of Repentance. II. The Reasonableness of Men's complying therewith, i. e. Doing as they are taught herein. III. and lastly, The Advantage that would be deriv'd, both to the Teacher and Them that are Taught, did they but unanimously pursue what they profess, and make their Lives the Transcript of this Doctrine of Repentance: Which certainly is the best way both of Preaching and Living. On the LORD's Day the 11th instant, I preach'd to them again, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon part of the Epistle for the Day, viz. 1. Pet. 2. 11. Dearly Beloved, I beseech you, as Strangers and Pilgrims, abstain from fleshly Lusts, which War against the Soul. In discoursing upon which Words, I shew'd them; I. The Import of the Apostle's Exhortation, or rather Dehortation, which he ushers in with this most pathetick, tender, and affectionate Compellation, Dearly Beloved, I beseech you, and which he levels against Fleshly Lusts, as he calls them here; meaning, 1st. All Sensual Desires in particular; such as are denominated under these, Adultery, Fornication, Lasciviousness, Uncleanness, Filthiness, Lewdness, Wantonness, and the like, which the Carnal Mind is filled with. 2dly. All Sins in general; which are called the Works of the Flesh, and of which we have a black Catalogue, Ephes. 5. 19. &c; in the Front whereof are placed the Lusts of the Flesh. II. The two-fold Argument, by which the Apostle enforces this his Dehortation, taken from these weighty and pressing Considerations; viz. Ist. That Christians are (and therefore should look upon themselves to be) Strangers and Pilgrims here on Earth, not only with respect to some particular Place or Country they may be driven to, but with respect to the whole World, in which indeed they are but Sojourners and Passengers, travelling towards their own proper Country, which is Heaven. 2dly. That those Fleshly Lusts are directly opposite to our great and Spiritual Interest; For, says our Apostle in the Text, they War against the Soul. And this we may be sensible of, if we consider these 2 or 3 Particulars. 1. They stain and defile the Soul in its Coelestial Beauty and Perfections. 2. They hinder it from its noble Operations. 3. They deprive it of its Surpassing Comforts in this World, and most glorious Rewards in the next. In all which respects Carnal and Fleshly Lusts make War against the Soul, and will (if not timely and vigorously oppos'd) utterly subdue it, and bring it to Eternal Ruin and Destruction. Which that they might prevent, I gave them some Directions, as effectual Remedies against those Fleshly Lusts. And, On the LORD's Day, the 18th instant, I preach'd to the Condemn'd Prisoners and other Persons then present, taking my Text out of the second Lesson for that Morning, viz. Matt. 16. 26, 27. For what is a Man profited, if he shall gain the whole World, and lose his own Soul? Or what shall a Man give in exchange for his Soul? For the Son of Man shall come in the Glory of his Father, with his holy Angels; and then he shall reward every Man according to his Works. From which Words, spoken by our Blessed Saviour, who calls himself both here and elsewhere, the Son of Man, I spoke to these two Points, viz. I. The Vast Disproportion between the Things of this World, and a Man's Soul; shewing, 1st, The Vanity and Emptiness of the former: And, 2dly. The Value and Excellency of the latter. II. The Coming of CHRIST at the Last Day; on which He will not reverse, but confirm, the private Sentence He shall pass upon every particular Man at his Death. Here I endeavour'd to make them apprehensive of, 1. The Manner of that Coming of CHRIST, which shall be most Glorious and Terrible. 2. The End of it, which is, to reward every Man according to his Works; implying these two Things, viz. 1st, That Christ, at his Last Coming, shall give to them that have done well, or truly repented of their Sins, Eternal Life. 2dly, That he will recompence the Workers of Iniquity and Impenitent Sinners, with Everlasting Punishment. Of these Two, viz. 1st. The Reward of Eternal Life and Happiness to good Men, and 2dly. The Punishment of Eternal Death and Misery to the Wicked, I treated distinctly; and then proceeded to shew the Certainty of both. Again, on the last LORD's Day (being the Fourth Sunday after their Sentence) I preach'd to them in the Morning and Afternoon, upon 2 Pet. 3. 9. The LORD is not slack concerning his Promise as some Men count Slackness, but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to Repentance. These Words, with their Context, I first explain'd in general: And then I laid down from them this Proposition, viz. That CHRIST has declared, He will come to Judgment; and therefore He will not fail of making good his Word: For as his Prediction of Jerusalem's Destruction did exactly come to pass, so shall that (in its appointed time) concerning the Destrustion of the whole World; his seeming Delay herein being no good Supposition, That He shall not come at all; but rather Argument of his great Goodness and Mercy, who allows this long time, to the end Men might Rpent, and the Number of his Elect be fulfilled. And when that i, (as St. Paul tells us) We shall all appear before his Judgment-Seat, that every one may receive the Things done in his Body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad. 2 Cor. 5. 10. For the Illustration of which Proposition, and Explanation of the Text, I made these Observations, viz. I. That the LORD, who has promised and declared, That He will come One Day to judge the World; and, That He will receive the Good and Penitent to Himself, and destroy the Wicked and Impenitent, is able to perform to the uttermost. II. That He who has thus promis'd and declar'd, and can fulfil his Word, is yet Long-suffering to us-ward: He is pleased to bear and forbear for a time (yea, a long time too), in that He does not, as He justly might, bring us to speedy Judgment: Thus dealing patiently with us in Mercy; tho' we deserve no such Favour, and our Happiness can be no real Addition of Glory to Him. III. That one great Reason why the LORD dispenses such Mercy of Long-suffering to us-ward, is, That none of us should perish. IV. and lastly, That the Means to prevent this Perishing (tho' not that Judgment) is Repentance. Having enlarg'd upon all these Heads and Particulars, as well of the other foregoing Texts, I concluded my several Discourses thereon with suitable Exhortations and Applications to the Condemn'd, whom, as I thus taught in publick, so I did in private: And then it was, that they who are now appointed to Death, gave me the Account of themselves, which followeth, viz. 1. Thomas Browning , alias Thomas Rawson , which he said was his right Name, and that by which he ever went before, was condemned for breaking open the House of Mr. William Hunt , and taking from thence a Silver-Watch, a Silver-Saucepan, some Silver-Spoons, &c. on the 7th Day of April last. He confess'd, that he was guilty of that Felony, but not of the Burglary; he owning the taking of the Goods, but at the same time disowning his having broke into the House. He said, he was about 20 years of age, born at Long-Cottenham near Cambridge ; That when he yet was very young, his Parents (who are now dead) brought him up to London, and he lived a good while with them in Spittlefields : That his Father (a Butcher) bound him Apprentice to a Tripe-man , with whom having served about four years and an half of his Time, he then run away: That not long after this, he accidentally passing one day by a House in Wapping , which had been broke open and robbed the Night before, and being lookt upon as an idle Person, and known by some People to have run away from his Master, was thereupon apprehended and committed to Newgate ; where he unhappily contracted such Acquaintance, and such an habit of Sin and Wickedness, as afterwards proved his total Corruption and Ruin; for after his Trial and Acquittal (as being innocent) of that Burglary, no sooner was he discharged and set at liberty, but he fell upon practising abroad those bad Lessons he had learned of other Prisoners when under Confinement with them; which he does here declare for a Warning to others, who should come into the like unhappy Circumstances, that they may guard themselves (better than he did) against all those evil Insinuations, which (by his own woful Experience) he has found wicked Men to be very ready and industrious (on such occasions) to work upon them they converse with. He being desired to clear his Conscience, and give a particular Account of what Robberies he had committed, and make all the Amends he could to the Persons he had wrong'd; he said, That his first Fact, was the taking away a Goldsmith's Show-glass in Bishopsgate-street , about two years ago; but the Owner had it again, and he was not prosecuted for it: That in February 1710-11, he committed a Burglary in Southwark , and was to have been an Evidence against the Man that was concerned with him in that Burglary; but there was no Prosecution: That some time after that, he was made an Evidence against another young Man, who was by him convicted of the stealing a Horse, and upon that Conviction receiv'd Sentence of Death, but was afterwards repriev'd: That about six Months ago he cut down a Box from behind Mr. William Rose , as he was riding thro' Lad-lane in London , and ran away with that Box, wherein there was a great quantity of Lace, to the value of 100l. which he was apprehended with, and the Owner had again; and himself was try'd, and found Guilty, and burnt in the Hand for it, and then order'd into the Queen's Service, into which he had been listed several times before, but always got off, sometimes by Desertion, and at other times with Money, having given Five Guinea's at one time for his Discharge. Now upon my asking him, how he came by that Money, seeing he got but very little (as he had told me) by Thieving; he answer'd, That he lived upon the Diversion of Women. Those were his very Words; by which he meant (as he further explain'd it himself) that he was maintained by some Lewd Women, with whom he kept company. Here he acknowledged, That indeed he had been guilty of Lasciviousness, and filthy Communication, to a very high degree, as likewise of Swearing, Drunkenness, Gaming, &c. and that he had committed some other Thefts besides those above mention'd, but was not in any capacity of making Restitution to the Persons he had wrong'd, which he wished he were. He pray'd GOD to bless them, and them to forgive him; and seem'd to be very sorry for his Sins, and bitterly lamented his past Life, which had been so vicious and so lewd. 2. Jeremy Clark , alias John Williams (which was the Name he had lately took up) condemn'd for stealing out of Mr. Henry Goodwin 's House a quantity of Plate to the value of 19 l. on the 6th day of April last. He confess'd, that he was guilty of this Robbery, and had been so before of such another, which he commited in December 1711, in the House of Mr. Robert Hyde , out of which he took 3 Silver-hafted Knives and Forks, 2 Salts and 2 Spoons, and was burnt in the Hand for it in January last. He said, That on last Wednesday he was just 17 Years of Age, born in the Parish of St. Faith , London ; and, that as he grew up he grew vicious, and was disobedient to his Parents, and would not be brought up to his Father's Trade (a Butcher) nor indeed take to any thing but an idle Course of Life; being addicted to all manner of Looseness; And this (he said) he would have other young Men to take notice of, That the chief Cause of his Ruin, was his Custom of Rambling abroad in Church-time on the LORD's Days, instead of attending the Service of GOD (as he should have done) with the rest of the Family. He express'd a great deal of Grief for this his Neglect, and all other his Sins, praying GOD to forgive him all his Negligences and Ignorances, and have Mercy upon his poor Soul. At the Place of Execution (whither they were carry'd from Newgate , Browning in a Cart, and Clark in a Coach) I attended them for the last time, and after suitable Exhortations, Prayers, and Singing of Penitential Psalms, I left them to their Private Devotions, and recommended them to the Grace and Mercy of GOD. Before they were turn'd off they spoke to the People to this effect, viz. Thomas Rawson ; That all Spectators, and all young Men and Women, would take Warning by them, who were two young Lads that did not make up 40 years both together; That by their Sins they had brought themselves to this untimely End, which he wish'd others would avoid by living better than they had done. And so in like manner Jeremy Clark , desir'd, That all young People would take Warning by him, who was but come to be 17 years of Age on Wednesday last, on which day he was order'd for Execution, but through Mercy, it was put off to this. He wished that all would avoid ill Company, and not break the Sabbath-day as he often had done, to his Shame and Sorrow now. He pray'd, That none would reflect upon his Parents for his wicked Life and shameful Death, for they were not in the least the occasion of it; adding, That it was but about Christmas last, when he enter'd upon this way of Thieving; and, that before that time, he never had lain one Night out of his Fathers House: And now he hop'd this should be such a Warning to all young Men and others, that they would never venture at any time to do an ill Thing. Both he and Rawson desir'd the Prayers of the People; & after this they pray'd by themselves, and the Cart drew away while they were each of them calling upon GOD to have Mercy on them, in these and the like Ejaculations: O Lord God, be merciful unto me, forgive my Sins, and save my Soul. Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit, &c. This is all the Account here to be given of these dying Persons, by me PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE PYRATE, Who was Executed at Execution-Dock on Wednesday the 20th of December, 1738. And also of the Three MALEFACTORS, Who were Executed at TYBURN, On FRIDAY the 22d of December. BEING THE FIRST EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. MICAJAH PERRY , Esq ; Number I. For the said Year. LONDON . Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court, near the Leg-Tavern, Fleet-street . M,DCC, XXXVIII.(Price Six-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal Delivery of Newgate, for the Jurisdiction of the Admiralty of England, held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, before the Right Worshipful Sir Henry Penryce , Knt. Judge of the Admiralty , the Hon. Mr. Baron Parker, and others his Majesty’s Justices of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal Delivery for the said Jurisdiction, on Friday the Tenth of November, 1738. James Buchanan , was capitally. Convicted of Murder, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. While under Sentence, he was instructed from these Words: Then said Jesus unto his Disciples, If any Man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross and follow me. St Matt. 16. 24. From this we observed, Ist, That it is the Duty of all Men to come to Christ, i.e. to believe in Him, as the only Saviour of Sinners, who is set forth for Salvation to all the Ends of the Earth. 2dly, we observed the goodness of God, and the infinite Love of our Lord Jesus Christ, who invites all Men, without Exception, to come and drink of the Waters freely, 3dly It was observed, that it is the Duty of all Christians, patiently to bear whatever Afflictions are by the Providence of God brought upon us, and to submit to God under all the Troubles which our Sins may have brought upon us. I exposed to him the great Evil of the heinous Sin of Murder; I shew’d him that the Law of God required, - That whosoe should shed Man’s Blood, by Man should his Blood be shed: for in the Image of God, made be Man, &c. Gen. 9. 5, 6. He was exhorted to repent of all the Sins of his Life, particularly the heinous Sin of Murder, and to acknowledge before God, that he was shapen in Iniquity, and in Sin did his Mother conceive him; and to cry unto God, Deliver me from Blood-guiltiness, O God, thou God of my Salvation: and my Tongue shall sing aloud of thy Righteousness. He was instructed in the Nature of Christian Sacraments, particularly that of the Lord’s Supper, in which, if we be worthy Receivers, all the Blessings of the New Covenant are sealed up and ensured to us. While he was under sentence, he constantly attended in Chappel, and made regular Responses; but yet seem’d to be hard-harted and not so serious and affected, as one in his dismal Circumstances ought to have been. He was indicted, for that he not having the Fear of God before his Eyes, &c. on the 16th October, in the eleventh Year of his Majesty’s Reign, then being a Mariner in the Ship called the Royal Guardian, Burthen 500 Tons, Henry Hoadly Master , with Force and Arms, in the navigable River of Canton, or Wampow , within ebb and flow, near the High Seas, &c. in and upon Michael Smith , one of the Mates of the said Ship , did make an Assault, and with a Knife, which the said Buchanan held in his right Hand, him the said Smith on the left Side, under the fourth Rib, in the River aforesaid, &c. did strike and stab, giving him a mortal Wound, of the Breadth of half an Inch, and of the Depth of three Inches, of which mortal Wound, from the 16th to the 17th of October, on the said River, he languish’d, and languishing liv’d and then dy’d. He was 32 Years of Age, born of honest Parents, in Stirlingshire , who gave him good Education. His Father dyed and left him young; after that, he was left to the care of an Uncle, who put him to a famous School to improve his Education; but he ran away from thence, and went to Newcastle ; where he entered on board a Ship, and sailed several Voyages, his Friends not knowing what was become of him: In this Time, he learn’d to be a Sailor ; and took Pleasure in Sea Business. After this, he went some Voyages to Virginia , and other Places, often in the Station of a Mate ; once he went thither to inspect a Merchant’s Affairs, and on all these Occasions he behaved well. Coming Home again, he married a young Woman with a good Portion, and liv’d some Time with his Mother-in-law; but having a little Estate in the Country, which was incumber’d with some of his Father’s Debts, and a few of his own, and willing to do Justice to every body, he sold it, and paid off all his Debts, reserving about two Hundred Pounds to himself. He said, he had lost about, 1200 l by his Guardian, who dying Insolvent, he resolved to push his Fortune thro’ the World, and leaving his Powers with his Wife (since dead) he went to North America with 180 l. and there joining with two young Gentlemen, they bought a ship or Sloop, of Which Buchanan was Master , to carry on a Trade along, the Coast of America; but touching at some Places belonging to the French, they took his Ship, and upon pretence of illicit Trade, declar’d her lawful Prize, and after having detained the Crew some Time in Prison, they let them out naked and bare, and being stript of all, he was forc’d to return home again; but being of a rambling Disposition, he came to London about five or six Years ago, and went a Voyage or two to the East-Indies , during all which Time he was lookt upon both by his Superiors and Companions, to be a good natur’d, industrious young Fellow. About this Time, he learn’d the Business of a Sail-maker , and was capable of better Business, as he understood Navigation, and had such a long Experience in Sea Affairs, if he had fallen into the Company of Men capable to advance his Interest. The last Voyage, (most fatal and unfortunate to him) was in the Royal Guardian, Captain Henry Hoadly , Commander , bound for Cia. Upon the 16th of October, 1737, the Captain, Supercargoes, and some others, being at canton , about the Companies Affairs, there came down towards Night, some Boats with Goods; but the Men were not to be found to take them in; Michael Smith , the fourth Mate , went up and down to see for Hands, and coming into the Forecastle, he found Buchanan carousing with two of his Country-folks belonging to another Ship; upon which forc’d him out upon Deck; and after many Words and Blows had pass’d, Buchanan push’d at him under Hand three Times; but it was so dark, that the Witnesses could see nothing in his Hand; the Mate immediately cry’d out, he was murder’d, and call’d for the Surgeon; the Surgeon’s Mate attended, and found two superficial Wounds in the Belly, and a third in the Breast, which was Mortal, penetrating about five Inches deep through the Lungs; of this Wound he languish’d about 19 Hours, and died. Buchanan, after the Fact, was seen to throw his Hand toward the Sea, and ‘twas imagined he cast the Knife into the Sea, with which he stab’d Mr. Smith. Upon this, he was secured in Irons, till the Ship arriv’d safe in England . It was also sworn upon his Trial, that he had declared he would kill Mr. Smith, and that others should see it; He complain’d that he was troubled with wandering Thoughts which diverted and disturbed his Mind. When he was praying to God, or was engaged in the great Work he had to do and preparing for the great Change he was to undergo. I advised him to be importunate at the Throne of Grace, by servent Prayer and Supplication, that the Desires and Affections of his Soul might be wholly fix’d upon God, and his Thoughts upon Death, Judgement, and Eternity; he also complained of being hard Hearted, and I shew’d him, that it was the particular Promise of the Gospel, to create in us new Hearts, and renew right Spirits within us; and therefore I told him, if he depended wholly upon God, in and through the Merits and Intercession of Jesus Christ, however great his Sins were, yet God, who is infinitely good and gracious, would fulfill his blessed Promise, in loving him freely, and receivmg him graciously in renewing his Heart, &c. As to the Murder for which he died, he own’d the whole Affair, as sworn against him by the Witnesses, that there was a Quarrel between him and the Deceased ( Michael Smith ) that Smith beat and kickt him; that he did move his Hand, in an underhand way, towards Smith, to defend himself against his Blows, but that it was not he who stabb’d him. When the Dead Warrant came down, and he found there was no expectations of Life, I desir’d him for the ease of his Conscience, to glorify God by confessing his Crime; upon which he own’d he did it, and seem’d to be in the greatest Consternation and Confusion, scarce avoiding Tears. He expressed an earnest Desire to receive the blessed Sacrament, and on Sunday Morning the 17th Instant, three Days before he suffer’d, he did devoutly partake of it; he then confessed, that the Day he murder’d Mr. Smith he had been on Board another India-man, visiting some of his Country Folks, and two of them went along with him on Board the Royal-Guardian, whom he treated with a Bowl of Punch, but Michael Smith the Mate , ordering him to help to stow the Goods, he refused, and this was the Occasion of the Dispute in which the other lost his Life. He behav’d very well, and attended in Chappel, and professed a deep Repentance for all his Sins. He complain’d of the Severity and surly Temper of the Deceased, to which he imputed the Accident. On Sunday Morning when he receiv’d the Sacrament, he cried bitterly, his Heart seem’d really soften’d; he believ’d in Christ his Only Saviour, repented of all his Sins, and died in Peace with all Men. At the Place of EXECUTION. HE was carry’d thither in a Cart, and employed, his Time all the Way in reading religious Books, having taken the Sacrament very devoutly before he left Newgate . At the Place he appeared with abundance of Resolution, and was very serious at Prayers and singing of Psalms. He confessed the Murther, as he had formerly done, and that the Sentence was justly executed upon him. He desired his Brother Sailors to beware of Passion, which was the Occasion of his being brought thither. He confessed that he was a great Sabbathbreaker, and observ’d that it was on the Lord’s Day he murder’d Michael Smith ; and also, that he had been a great Swearer and Drinker, and not free from other Vices. He went off the Stage crying to God to have Mercy upon him, and Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. When all was over pertaining to Devotion, he desired to sidg a Psalm out of the Scotch Paraphrase, and he himself repeating the Line, the Company upon the Scaffold and he sung out the 23d Psalm. After I had done my Duty, and had left him for about 5 Minutes, some Sailors got on the Scaffold, and endeavour’d to cut him down; on which a Scuffle ensu’d between them and the Officers; but many other Sailors coming to the Assistance of those who first made the Attempt, he was cut down (as I was inform’d) in less than 6 Minutes after I parted from him, and his Body carry’d off in a Boat, with loud Acclamations of Joy, accompanied by a great many Sailors. The following is an Account of the three Malefactors which were executed at Tyburn on Friday the 22d of December, 1738. AT the King’s Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Rt Hon. Micajah Perry , Esq ; Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; the Rt. Hon. the Lord Chief Justice Willes; the Hon. Mr. Justice Probyn; the Hon. Mr. Baron Thompson, Recorder of the City of London; and the Worshipful Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy Recorder of the said City; and other his Majesty’s Justices for the City of London, and Justices of Goal-Delivery for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, on Wednesday the 6th, Thursday the 7th, Friday the 8th, and Saturday the 9th of December, 1738, and in the twelfth Year of his Majesty’s Reign. Three Men, viz. James Gardiner , John Rigby ; and William Bollingbroke , and one Woman, viz. Constantia James , were by the Jury convicted of capital Crimes, and sentenced to die. While under Sentence they were instructed from these Words, - Verily every Man at his best State is altogether Vanity, Psalm xxxix. 5. From a Consideration of the Vanity of all earthly Things, and their Insufficiency to make Men happy, they were exhorted to a patient and resigned Submission to the Will of God, who had suffer’d Justice to overtake them, for their scandalous Neglect of their known Duty, and open Violation of the Laws both human and divine. They were advised to abstract their Minds wholly from this World, with which they had but little more to do, and to endeavour to settle their Affections upon God, the Centre of all Happiness, upon Heaven and Holiness, and the Glory of the Life which is to come. And in order to prepare them for this State, they were exhorted to exercise a lively Faith in Christ, as the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners; and then to think much upon the infinite Love of God, who loved us so as to give his only beloved Son for us, that whosoever believeth in him might nor perish but have eternal Life; and to repent of all their Sins, which had brought them to Shame and Sorrow, so as to loath, detest and abhor themselves in Dust and Ashes, and to resolve by the Grace of God, if their Lives had been spared, to have become new Creatures. They were also urged to renew their Covenant with God, and to devote themselves to him, whose Service is the most perfect Freedom. And that they might be endowed with Faith, Repentance, Love, and other saving Gifts and Graces: They were pressed to be importunate at the Throne of Grace, for a plentiful effusion of the Holy Spirit into their Hearts, without whose Assistance we cannot do any thing aright; who would lead them into all Truth, and enlighten their dark Minds, and enliven their dead Hearts. They having broke their baptismal Vows in repeated Instances, they were instructed in the necessary Obligation incumbent upon them, to renew their baptismal Vows by receiving the blessed Sacrament of our Lord’s last Supper, wherein Christ’s Sufferings and Death are represented to us in a significant and lively Manner, and all the Benefits and Blessings redounding from thence are exhibited to every true Believer. These, and many other Instructions were given them; and they all attended in Chapel, and were attentive to Prayers and Instructions; most of them cried bitterly upon their first appearing in that Place of publick Worship, no doubt it put them in mind of their approaching Dissolution, and the miserable Circumstances their extreme Folly had reduced them to. Upon Thursday the 14th of December, Report was made to his Majesty in Council, of the four Malefactors lying under Sentence of Death in the Cells of Newgate , when John Rigby , for assaulting John Evans and Peter Smalt on the King’s Highway, and robbing the said Mr. Evans of a silver Watch and some Money, receiv’d his Majesty most gracious Reprieve; the other three, viz. James Gardiner ; William Bollingbroke , and Constantia James , were order’d for Execution. I. James Gardiner , for stealing a Gold Watch, two diamond Rings, ten holland Shirts, &c. from Henry Waldron , Esq ; the Property of the said Waldron. He was about thirty years of Age, born in the Parish of Aldearn , in Aberdeenshire , of honest Parents, who gave him good Education at the publick School of that Parish; he also made a good Proficiency in the Latin Tongue; but not inclining to follow his Books, and his Father being a Country Farmer, he was not put to a Trade, but while young follow’d Country-business under his Father; but being more advanced in Years, and not liking that manner of Life, he left his Parents, in order to serve Noblemen and Gentlemen; and in the Quality of an under Butler he serv’d one of the chief Nobility, between two and three years. In this Place he had instructed to his Care all the Plate of that noble Family, amounting to the value of some thousand Pounds. He afterwards liv’d with another noble Earl some years, and then with a Gentleman of good quality; and in all these Families his honesty was never call’d in question, though in each of them he was entrusted with Things of great Value. Some years ago he married a Wife, Daughter of a Farmer in his own Country, by whom he had two Children, a Son and a Daughter, who are now living with the Wife’s Mother, at a Farm in Scotland. He said he was never acquainted with Gangs of Thieves or Robbers, but kept honest sober Company; neither did he ever commit any other Thefts or Robberies, but this one for which he suffer’d; though he was several Times at London with the People he serv’d, yet he did not reside altogether here, till within these four or five years past, and till this unhappy Affair, he was always look’d upon as a poor honest Servant. He said he had not been much addicted to lewd Women, though not altogether innocent that way; nor did he use to drink to excess, though he had been provided for with Liquors in the Houses where he liv’d. But some time ago, his Master Waldron going to Somersetshire, intending to go to Bath, and being a single Gentleman, to leave the Care of his Lodgings to his Man Gardiner, while he was abroad and at a Distance, some idle People making him believe that his Master, before he returned to London, intended to go to France, and perhaps might be a long Time before he returned, and possibly (as they added) he might not return in haste, if he did at all. He was buoyed up with such wicked Suggestions as these, and thought he might, without much Danger, make free with his Matter’s Goods, and accordingly stealing his Gold Watch, two diamond Rings, ten holland Shirts, &c. as in the Indictment. But the unhappy Wretch quickly found himself dis appointed in his foolish Imaginations, for immediately after this Injury was done, Mr. Waldron judged that no other Person but his Servant could have robb’d him; he was taken up on Suspicion, and carried before a Justice, where he confess’d all, and owned he had been base and ungrateful to the Gentleman his Master, who consided in him; for which vile Action he expressed a very deep Regret and Sorrow. During the short Time he was under Sentence, he behaved decently, gravely, and religiously, to appearance; so that we are oblig’d in Charity to believe, that he was penitent for all the Miscarriages of his Life. He was far from being so wicked as most of these unhappy Creatures, being free, for the most part, of those Vices which hurry them head-long to Destruction, having always endeavour’d to shan bad Company, Drinking, Gaming, &c. till lately, to support some Extravagancies, he ventur’d to rob his Master, thinking to make his Escape some way or other, to his own Country, or to a very great Distance from London. He was very much grieved, that he should disgrace himself and Relations, who are honest People. He declared, that be believed in Christ as the only Saviour of Sinners, and his Saviour in particular, that he sincerely repented of all the Sins of his Life, especially the scandalous Crime he died for; that he forgave all Injuries done him, as he expected Forgiveness from God. He often lamented and wept bitterly, both in Chapel, and upon other Occasions. William Bollingbroke was indicted for a Burglary, in breaking open the House of William Hogsdon , and stealing three pair of sheets, a piece of Linnen Cloth, a Callimanco Gown, &c. 2, William Bolingbroke , was about 39 Year of Age, born of honest Parents in the City of Norwich , who gave him good Education, and his Father being a Weaver brought him up to his own Business, and he serv’d out his Time honestly: Then he follow’d his Employment, and was looked upon to be an honest Man for some Time; but as he encreas’d in Years, he advanc’d in Wickedness, and took to robbing and Housebreaking . About 20 Years ago, a little after he was out of his Time with his Father, he marry’d a Wife, by whom he had several Children, three of whom are now living with their miserable Mother in Spittlefields. He made no Complaints of wanting Business, but said he could have provided very well for his Family, and that it was not Necessity made him to follow dishonest Courses, but an idle vicious Temper, which inclin’d him to a loose disorderly Life, and prevented him from confining himself to Business, and led him to associate with vile Company. He was acquainted with all the Gangs of Thieves about Spittlefields , White-chappel , Shoreditch &c. and was intimate with all the House-breakers that infest that End of the Town; he own’d that formerly, himself and his Companions had committed a vast number of Buglaries, and other Robberies, though he would not confess that he was guilty of such Irregularities, lately, but his refraining from them was not owing he said to any good Principle, but for fear of the Punishment; and upon that Account he left his own Business of a Weaver, and went to Sea , having serv’d on Board several of his Majesty’s Ships, and been in many Parts of the World; viz. New York , the Baltick , Holland , Flanders France , &c. and when at Home, he sometimes followed his own Business of a Weaver, so he had several Ways of providing for his Family, but he was so habitually accustomed to thieving and robbing, and so engag’d with the Gangs in that corner of the Town, that he could not withstand any Opportunity that offered, nor the least Solicitation of his Companions. He was of a light Disposition, and had led a very irregular Life, being addicted to all the Vices which are generally practised by such Wretches. As for the Robbery he died for, he was not willing to acknowledge the same as they swore it, but reflected on the Man and Woman, as if their Characters was little better than his own, alledging they were not possessed of some of the Goods they laid to his Charge. I told him it was to no Purpose to deny the Thing now, being found guilty by the Jury, and if the People he robb’d were poor, he was so much the more wicked in wronging them, and his Character having been so bad before, no Body wou’d doubt of his committing the Robbery, and that if he went to Eternity with a Lye in his right Hand, it wou’d be a great Aggravation to his Crime, therefore exhorted him to glorify God, and ease his Mind by a plain Confession; and being pressed with several Reasons to this Purpose, he cou’d not deny his Guilt, but own’d that he suffered most deservedly, for the most scandalous and sinful Life he had led. He lamented and mourn’d for his Wife and three Children, in bringing them and himself to so much Disgrace and Shame. He was admonish’d to Submit to God’s Will and Providence in that Affair, which was most justly inflicted upon him for a Life so vicious, irregular, and scandalous. He own’d that God in Justice afflicted him, into whose Hands he resign’d himself, since his Sentence could not be reversed. I desired him, as he tended the good of his Soul, to forgive all Offences done him, for certainly no Man with Malice in his Breast can appear before a just God. He declar’d that he had no Prejudice against any Body; he behav’d tollerably in Chappel, both at Prayers and Exhortations, but seem’d too hard-hearted and indifferent. He believ’d in Christ our only Saviour, repented of a very sinful Life, and forgave every Body, as he hoped to have Forgiveness from God. Constantia James , was indicted for stealing from Mr. Davis four 36 s. Pieces and one half Guinea in Gold, and found guilty, Death. 3. Constantia James , was about 30 Years of Age, born of honest Parents in Norham , who gave her such Education as they could afford. While she was young she liv’d at Home with her Friends, and afterwards was employ’d in the Country Business , and in carrying Goods to Market , on both Sides the Tweed . After some Time she grew weary of such Business, and having many of her Relations in the Town of Berwick upon Tweed , she went thither, about 3 or 4. Miles below Norham , and serv’d there for a Year or thereabouts; from thence she went to the City of York , where she serv’d an old Widow Lady about half a Year, and during that Time behav’d well; but a Gentleman of a great Estate being at York, to see the Races, happen’d to meet with Constance, and judging her a proper Person to be his House-keeper , he, with much ado, and many Intreaties, prevail’d upon her to leave her Lady, and to engage herself in his Service, promising her 6 l. per Ann. Wages, and by Way of Encouragement, to encrease her Wages. The Bargain being made, he gave her half a Guinea Earnest, the greatest Sum ever poor Constance was Mistress off before. Accordingly she followed the ‘Squire to London , and from thence went to his CountryHouse, where she liv’d 3 Years, but he being profuse, and taking little Care of his Affairs, and the Conduct of his Housekeeper being not very extraordinary, between them both, Matters did not go on mighty well After some Time she prov’d with Child by her Master, and her being debauch’d here, she said was the Occasion of all the ensuing Wickednesses of her Life, for after this she commenc’d a most abandon’d common Prostitute , and her Master’s Circumstances having no good Aspect, she was oblig’d to leave him and come to London , where she gave herself up to all manner of Wickedness and Debauchery. Having been some Time in Town, she marry’d a poor young Man, who Was a Drawer in a Tavern, who never could prevail on her to settle in any Business, she delighting more in walking the Streets every Night, and not caring for any other Way of Life; and if she had no Opportunity to rob Men in the Street, she would decoy them, into some House of her Acquaintance, where they knew her Designs, and then she never fail’d of getting their Watches, Money, or whatever she could lay hold of, and then run away with the Plunder. She has been twenty Times a Prisoner in Newgate , besides several other Goals about the Town, was several Times tried for her Life and acquitted, but the last, Time she was so well known having been so often there, and the Proof against her so clear, that she was convicted. She desired her Husband’s Honesty to be vindicated, as being no Partaker in her Crimes. I asked her if she had three Husbands all living at this Time, as was commonly reported, she said it was false, and both she and her Husband, whose Surname is James, and others of her Friends affirm’d, she was never marry’d in her Life but to the said James. She wept very much when I first spoke with her, always behav’d well, and made regular Responses with the rest. On Sunday after Sermon, the 17th Instant, when her Sister saw her in the Press-yard, they embrac’d one another very kindly, and cry’d most bitterly, as for her Repentance, she having been so obstinate and irreclaimable a Sinner, it will be a hard Matter for any Man to judge. As for the Crime she died for, she own’d the Fact for which she suffer’d, but said Mr. Davis desir’d her to go to his House or Lodgings, and when they came thither, he left her in the Dark, upon Pretence of bringing down a Light, and then missing all his Money, one Half of which was his Sister’s, they brought down a Light, and charg’d her with the Watchman, who carry’d her to the Watch-house for that Night, and next Morning she was brought before a Justice, who committed her to Newgate , where she was such a noted and well known Guest, that her Character must do her no great Service. Davis, as she affirm’d, recover’d all his Money, but the odd half Guinea, which she own’d, she swallow’d; he swore the Robbery upon her in the the dark Passage, and upon his Oath she was committed. She believ’d in Christ, was penitent for her Sins, and forgave every Body. At the Place of EXECUTION. THE Morning so their Execution I read Prayers to them, and they all appear’d to be very serous and devout. After I had done praying by them, they were carry’d from Newgate between the Hours of Nine and Ten o’Clock in the Morning. When they came to the Place of Execution, Constantia James cry’d and wept bitterly; when they was all ty’d up, I went into the Cart, and pray’d by them for some Time, they were very attentive and serious, repeating the Lord’sPrayers and the Creed. They said they had nothing more to add to their former Confessions, but desired the Prayers of the Spectators, and to take Warning by their ignominious Deaths, and not follow ill Practices, which was the Occasions of their being there to suffer this untimely End. James Gardiner just before the Cart drew away, be desired all Gentlemen Servant to take warning by his unhappy End; and particularly to avoid lewd Womens Company which was the whole Cause of his Ruin; and likewise desired them to be diligent in their Master’s Service, and not to wrong them as he did his Master; for which he ask’d his Pardon, hoping he would freely forgive him, as he did all Mankind, and hoped that the Lord Jesus would receive his Soul. They all went off the Stage, crying to God to have Mercy on them, and that the Lord Jesus would recive their Spirits. This is all the Account given by me JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . APPENDIX. Copy of a Letter from a Friend, sent to James Buchanan , some few Days before his Execution. Mr. Buchanan, 'As I cannot possibly to Day come to you my self, I take this Opporrunity to write to you and Mr. James Gardiner *, (your unhappy Companion earnestly wishing and hoping, you will both endeavour to work out your own Salvation with Fear and Trembling Your Time, you know, is but short; but yet if it be well used, may be of happy Consequence. A compassionate Man, if he arrests, or puts in Prison his Debtor, and then sees him very diligent and careful, in the best manner he can, to make all the mends and Restitution that is in his Power, and that is possible, he may * Gardiner, who was convicted for robbing Mr. Waldron was confin’d in the same Cell with Buchanan be mov’d to forgive and release him. And can you hope for less, from the God of Mercy and Consolation, if he sees your Repentance sincere, and that you are truly penitent in his Sight? No, surely, he that spar’d Nineveh on their Repentance, and Ahab on his Repentance, though neither was truly lasting, will much more have Mercy on, and save you, if he sees your Heart sincere, and your Repentance true and unfeigned. You are told by our Lord himself, (Luke 5.) That Joy shall be in Heaven, more over one Sinner that repenteth of his Sins, than over ninety and time that need no Repentance. In the same chapter you’ll find the podigal Son coming home to his Father, and saving, Father I have Sinned against Heaven, and in thy sight I am no more worthy to be called thy Son; upon which he is favour’d more than his eldest Brother. If your Repentance be real and unfeigned, you have Examples in holy Writ, which may afford great Consolation to you both. First, David for the Murder of Uriah, when he was told by the Prophet Nathan that he was the Man Upon his Confession and Repentance, the Prophet told him, God had taken away and had forgiven his Sin. He was inindeed a King, and therefore ’twas not in the Power of the Laws of the Land, to put him to death: but if you consider how deep his Repentance was, how earnestly he pray’d to be deliver’d from Blood-Guiltiness, and how much Evil he liv’d to see on his Family before his Death; - as the ravishing his Daughter Tamar, and the Murder of his Son Amnon, and the Rebellion and Death of his beloved Son Absalom No doubt, (Mr. Buchanan) were he now alive, and had it offer’d to him to live or die, I dare say he would rather have died, as you must do, if he had but Assurance of the Favour of God. Again, Onesimus, who was a Servant to Titus, as we see in St, Paul’s epistle to him, he, it seems, went away from his Master, and wrong’d him, as your Fellow Prisoner did his Master, and yet we see, by reading that Epistle, by the Blessing of God, and the Pains which St. Paul took with him, how good a Christian he become. These Things (my dear Friends) I hope may comfort you both, by your seeing the great Long-suffering and abundant Mercy of God, though our Lod Jesus Christ! How ready he is to pardon and save to the uttermost, all that come to God by Him. Suffer me to be plain and ingenuous with you both, as you know I am entirely a Stranger to each of you, never having seen either of you till Saturday Evening, yet as I wish well to your Souls, I would gladly do any thing in my Power, in order to promote your Salvation, and obtain your Peace with God. And I must tell you Plainly my Opinion, so far as I can understand the Holy Scriptures, I take it, that open and plain Confession, and also Restitution, so far as is in our Power, are essential to true and sincere Repentance; therefore I would entreat you, whatever others,may tell you) to be open in your Confession. This Job tells us was his way, ch. xiii.v.33. e did not cover his Sin as Adam coneal’d his Sin in his Bosom, i.e. keepg it in his own Breast, or telling it nly to a few, privately. It seems to he evident, that where a publick Crime committed, publick Confession to he World, and to the Glory of God, hould be made; otherwise the more ious and better fort of Mankind would e apt to imagine of such a Person, hat he went to his Death either haren’d and impenitent, to dy’d with a ie in his mouth. Nay, God has exresly told us himself, prov. xxvii. And iii. He that covereth his Sins shall not rosper, but whosoever confesseth and rsaketh them shall find Mercy. Now y Friends I shall not trouble you, or ake up your Time any longer, but arnestly recommend you to the Mery of the Almighty God, and his rich race; beseeching you to spend the ttle Time left you, in Prayer, and eading the Scriptures: And may God pen your Understanding, that you ay understand them. Read particularly Psalms 25, 38, 40, 42, 51, and 19. Isaiah 55. Jeremiah 3. Rom. 8. nd many more Places, which I hope ou well know, therefore I shall menion no more. Only it may be proper o add the History of the Sufferings of our Lord and Saviour; and this I take o be useful for you both, on a two-fold Account. 1. To put you in Remembrance of what our Lord suffer’d for you, the Just for the Unjust, that he might bring s Sinners, even the greatest, to his God and Father. 2. This may take away from your minds all manner of discontented Thoughts, as People in your Circumstances are apt to imagine, they have been more hardly dealt with, than others in the like Cases have been. I hope you entertain no such Thoughts, but humbly commit your selves to the Mercy of God thro’ Christ, saying with the penitent Thief on the Cross, We indeed justly suffer, for we receive the due Reward of our Works. And now I shall take Leave of you beseeching the Almighty Redeemer, who is exalted a Prince and Saviour, to give you Repentance and Remission of Sins; to have Compassion on you, and forgive you your Sins, for this Name sake: That you may both in your last Moments, have his divine Consolations to refresh your Souls, that as it happen’d to the penitent Thief I just now mention’d, you may, through the divine Mercy, have good Hope through your Redeemer, that that Day you shall be with him in Paradise. So earnestly wisheth and prayeth, while you live, Your real Friend, and Soul’s Well-wisher, John Clark . P.S. Let me know by the Bearer, if there is any thing in my Power I can do for you, and you need not doubt but it shall be done, either before, or after your Execution, with regard to your Burial. The following Account James Buchanan gave of himself the Monday before his Execution. I Was born in Sterlingshire , in August 1707, of reputable Parnis. At the Age of 15 I went to Sea , and serv'd seven Years on board the Colraine, Francis Pemberton , Master . When this Time was expir'd, I went on board the Vessel Sloop, John Robinson , Master , and was on the Scotch Station eleven Months, Thn I came home and staid some Years with my Friends; after which I went in the Grafton Brig. with Capt. Charles Cartwright , to New England , as a Passenger , and carry’d with me a considerable Cargo of Goods to dispose of in the Country. This Trade I carry'd on for some time, and made several Voyages, till the Brig. was taken in Martinico by the French,under Pretence that we carry’d on an illicite Trade. The Ship was here condemn’d and we were all confin’d; but at the End of 14 Days I was discharg’d, because I happen'd to be on shore, and was not on board when the Brig. was seiz'd; the rest of our Company were detained on board a Vessel belonging to Nants, call’d the Bon Esperance. After I was discharg'd from my Confinement, I took Passage in this Vessel for Nants , and from Nants I went in her again to the Coast of Guinea , and from Guinea I return’d to Nants ; and from thence I went first to Rotterdam , and then to Philadelphia ; from whence I came to London , where I enter'd on board with Capt. Steward in an Indiaman, and made a Voyage with him: After which, I went again the Indies with Captain Hoadly in the Royal Guardian. while I was with Captain, Steward be bad the Misfortune to be his Son, who was kill’d by a Tyger, in the Month of November, in the River of Bengal, He went on shore with the second Mate, the Doctor and others a shooting and was seiz'd upon the Throat by a Tyger, which flew out of the Woods upon him, and grip'd him in such a Manner, that he dy'd without speaking a Wod, and had it not been for the Courage of the Doctor, the Creature world have gone off with the body but be kept his Ground 15 Minutes, and encouraged the rest of the Company to fire upon him; he fir'd himself upon hint with small shot, but that did not make the beast let go his Prey, upon which be fired again and again, and the, fourth shot made him quit his Hold, and then the D lubb'd his Musquet and struck him with . utend, which made him immediately leave the Body, and fled into the Woods again. I took particular Notice of the Place from whence this furious Creature sprung upon the Poor young Gentleman, and found the Ground mark’d several Inches deep by his Hinder-feet. We afterwards set an Indian trap for him, and caught him, but the trap had kill'd him, and we knew him to be the same by the Wounds he bad received from the Doctor's shot. However, his Head was taken off, and is now to be seen at the Captain's House in Well-close square. While I was in the Royal Guardian, I was in the Office of Sail-maker , which Business I learn'd during the three Years I was in the French Service ; and on Sunday the 16th of October, 1737 as we lay in at Wanpow, a River of Canton , there happen’d some Boats to come in the Evening from the Town, with Goods, which we were to take on Board. Upon this, there was a Call for Hands, to stow the Goods, and Smith, (the fourth Mate) coming into the Frcastle, found Oliver Carter and James O Cane , whom he immediately sett upon, to drive them to work; and after be had done with them, be seized me, and struck me. I asked him what he beat me for? He told me, he would not let me know, and call’d directly for a Light. I went out upon Deck; he follow’d me, and there receiv’d the Wound that kill’d him Upon which be immediately cry’d out, Doctor! Doctor! I am stabb’d! I am stabb’d!* And it being laid to my Charge, I was immediately seized, and laid in Irons, in a very severe Manner, and kept thus, ’till the Ship arrived at the Nore; then I was put on board Commadore Lestock, and in six Days Time, was brought to London , by Order from the Lords of the Admiralty, and was confin’d 9 Weeks and three Days in the Marshalsea Prison ; then I was brought to Newgate , and being tried for the Fact, I was capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death on the 10th of November last. Monday the 18th of Dec. 1738. JAMES BUCHANAN . The following Account JAMES GARDINER gave of Himself, under his own Hand-writing; requesting it might be publish’d after his Death. I WAS born in the Parish of Aulderon in the Shire of Nairn , in the North of Scotland of honest and creditable Parents; and am now about 30 Years of Age. My Father was a Farmer; he gave me a very good Education, for one in his Station, and kept me in a Condition rather above, than equal to his Circumstance. My Behaviour while I was under his Care, was such as admitted me into any Gentleman's Company, in that part of the Country where I was born. When I was about 16 Years of Age, Sir Archibald Campbell took a Fancy to me, and made me his Butler : He took Pains with me, to make me a compleat Servant, and on Account of my Parents, he shew'd me more Regard, than he did to any other of his Servants, and treated me more like a Relation, or Friend, than a menial Servant. I liked my Situation with him, and took as much Care as I could, to please him; but it pleasing God to call my dear Father from Time to Eternity, while I was in his Service: He, out of Respect to the Family, insisted on my going Home to assist my Mother in the management of the Farm, and after he had given me abundance of the best *By this unhappy Man’s Account it appears, that tho’ he does not herein expressly acknowledge his Hand gave the Deceased his Death’s Wound, yet he does not deny it: and what he has himself related concerning the Fact, is exactly agreeable to what the Witnesses swore upon his Trial. See the Trial of the Pirates Printed for J, Roberts, in Warwick-Lane, Advice, he assured me, that my good Behaviour would secure his Assistance and Help upon every Occasion, and that if I behaved well. I should never want for any Encouragement he could give me. Had I taken his Advice, I should have been happy (in all probability) to this Day; but being young, and my Mother allowing me too much Liberty, I spent but little of my Time in Business at home; my delight was in publick Meetings, such as Fairs, Wakes, Dancing-bouts so that I spent and run through what my Father had left, in a very little Time, and by making imprudent Bargains, had got myself very much in Debt, to the Ruin both of myself, and my unhappy Mother. when Sir Archibald heard of my Mismanagement, he was exceeding angry with me, and in order to keep me more at Home, be advised my Mother to look out for a sober Wife for me; and accordingly she proposed an agreeable young Woman to me, who had some little Fortune, in that part of the Country. I was pleased with the Proposition; but the Parents of the Girl would not give their Consent, because I had been wild and extravagant However, I lik’d her so well, that I watch’d all Opportunities to get into her Company, and at last, prevail’d upon her to go away with me, from her Parents, in order to our being married without their Consents. Accordingly we were married, and imagin’d that when the Thing was done, they would have relented, and have given us something to begin the World with; and after some Time, I found her Father was willing to part with something but his Wife prevented it, and the Expectation of my Creditors on this Account, being disappointed, they press’d upon me very hard for their Money. One among them, in particular, was very severe upon me, and tough I offer’d him Oxen off the Farm, yet he arrested me; then all the rest of them fell upon and Sir Archibald to secure his Rent, seiz’d upon my Effects. In this Distress my own Mother could not, and my Wife’s Friends would not do any Thing for me, so I left her, and went to Edenburgh , where I had some Friends, who (I imagin’d) might have got me into some Business, Here I continued three Weeks, but nothing offer’d to my Advantage; so having quite spent the little Money I brought with me I endeavour’d to get into some Gentleman’s Service, and at last I had the good Fortune to be hir’d in the Quality of under Butler to the Duke H -. In this Station, I had not been long before the Lady C - (his Grace’s Sister) made me her Footman , and ‘twas a very profitable Place to me, for I had all the Card-money and many other Perquisities, so that I got more Money than I made good Use of I continu’d in her Service three Years, and then her Ladyship being obliged so come to London, (which Place I then had never seen) she told me, I could not serve her any longer, as I was a perfect Stranger to the Town; but she would leave Orders with Lady; Eggleton and some other Ladies in Edinburgh, to assist me in getting another Service; and accordingly she gave me a very good Character to them. I was very sorry to leave my Place, and though I had several Services offer’d me, yet I had a strong Inclination not to settle in any ‘till the Duke return’d from London, in hopes, that if I was then unprovided, I should be taken again into his Family. Nor was I deceived in my Expectations, for upon the Return of his Grace, I was made his Butler , and had some Thousand Pounds-worth of Plate put into my Custody, and which was under my Care till his Grace return’d to London, and then I deliver’d up my Charge very faithfully to his Grace’s Gentleman of the Horse, and came up with him to London , where I serv’d the Lady again, as her Footman , till she was about marrying, and then because she did not propose to prefer me to the Office of Butler (which I knew was in her Ladyship’s Power) I left her Service. Upon my turning myself out of Lady C - Service, his Grace was displeased with me, and sent me Word he had no farther Business for me. This was an unhappy Affair to me, for I had liv’d in that truly worthy Family five Years, very happily, and have never been happy since. After this, I got into my Lord Orkney‘s Service , but I had been with him but 8 Months before he died, which was a great Loss to me. For after his Death, it was two Months before I got another Place, and in that Time, I spent all the Money I had sav’d in Service. But my Lord Orkney’s Gentleman giving me a good Character to the Countess of Stafford, I got into her Service; I liv’d there six Months, and might have continued in that noble Family longer, had I been wise enough to have taken the Advice that Lady condescended to give me. After this, I serv’d Mr. Bathurst, a Wholesale Distiller on Bread-street-Hill , where I continu’d eleven Months, and the kindness I found from Mr. Bathurst and his Wife, was beyond my Expectation Here I might again have liv’d very comfortably, in this sober, kind Family, had I follow’d the Advice, which, they were so considerate as to be constantly giving me. My knowledge of Mr. Waldon, began by my Acquaintance with one James Gordon , who had liv’d with Mr. Waldron as his Servant, and my Engagement with him was owing to the following Accident. While I was in Mr. Bathurst’s Service, I was one Day returning form his Country House at Turnham Green , with my Master’s Horse, which I was to put up in the Meuse, and meeting with Mr. Waldron, he asked me, how I did? I gave him my Hat, and asked him how he did, and how James did? He told me James was about to leave him, and asked me if I knew of any Footman I could recommend to him? I answered directly. - that I should be proud of serving him myself, to which he answered, - he was very willing I should serve him, provided he liked my Character, and at the same Time appointed me to meet him at Forrest’s CoffeeHouse . I took him to be a good-natur’d Man, and imagin’d that as he was a single Man, I should live better with him, than in a Family. Accordingly I waited on Mr. Bathurst, and being satisfied with my Character, I went into his Service on the 18th of Sept. last and had not continued in it above three or four Days, before I had the Misfortune to meet Gordon, the Person, who had lived with him before) and asking him some Questions about my Master, he answered them in such a Manner as made me very uneasy, and among other Things, he inform’d me my Master was going to France, where he would continue for Some Time. I was a little vexed at my leaving Mr. Bathurst, but however I went Home, and Mr. Waldron gave me an Inventory of all his Cloaths, which being lock’d up, he kept one Key and I another, and he told me he was going into the Country for a little while, I must stay at his Lodgings till he returned, and if I wanted Money Mr. Murray’s Landlord was to supply me. I waited on him to the Coach, and at my return Home, I found the Washer-woman had brought home his Linnen. I took it, intending to lay it up in his Drawers, but Mrs. Murray coming up she open’d the Drawers, and told me. my Master had order’d her to take Care of his Things. I did not say much, but it made me imagine, all that Gordon had told me was true, and upon this I watch’d my Opportunity, and like a Fool, took away and pawn’d as much of my Master’s Linnen, and as many of his Cloaths as I imagined my Wages came to, not with any Design to defraud him of them, if he should return again to his Lodgings, but when he return’d to raise Money, and recover them all again; and accordingly when he did return, I borrow’d some Money, and redeem’d most of them again. After this I was told he intended to turn me off, and believing it, I resolv’d he should suffer for it, so I took his Rings and his Watch, and went away with them directly, but he sent a Hue and Cry after me, and advertised me in the next Day’s Papers, offering 10 Guineas Reward to the Person who should take me, I conceal'd myself for some Days, but as I knew it would be difficult to keep myself long from the Hand of Justice, I went on Sunday Evening following to a publick-house in Church-Court in St. Martins-Lane , where I was taken, and being carry'd before a Justice, was committed to the Gate-house , and was immediately honoured with bearing the weight of 6o l. of lit the King's Plate,* which I wore upon my Legs for a Month. Mr. Waldron had all his Goods again, for I had disposed only of the Watch, and that was returned him after I was committed. While I was before the Justice, he was sent for and came, and I brought myself to my Knees before him, and begg’d his Pardon, and that he would be merciful, but all, would not do. I was indeed perswaded in my Mind, that he would not take away my Life, and that was the Reason: I made so trifling a Defence upon my Trial. And now after this long Account, I come to make some Reflections upon myself. I have despised and made a very ill use of many Mercies I have receiv'd from the Hand of a good and gracious God, who has bestow'd on me more Favours than I have deserved, nor have I had a thankful Sense of such Blessings as I have constantly enjoy'd. And here I must mention, as an Aggravation of my own Folly, that kind Providence, at my first setting out into the World, upon the Death of my Father, bestow'd on me a comfortable Possession, on which, had I been wise, I might have liv'd comfortably, but I follow'd the Imaginations of my own foollish Heart, and did not hearken to the *Meaning the Irons with which he was there shackled. Advice which my best Friends gave me. So I may say with Job, - The Lord gave, and for myself, - I have taken away, and destroyed what the Lord gave, but yet I will add - Blessed be the Name of the Lord. And in particular, I look upon the Breach of my Marriage Vows made in the Presence of God, to a modest and virtuous Woman, to be so great a Crime, as to deserve the Punishment I am to Suffer, tho’ I was innocent in every other Respect This is a great Grief upon my Spirits, I have been the Occasion of the Reproach which must fall upon my innocent Wife, and my poor Children, nor dare I say, I have not criminally consorted with lewd Women, since my Lot has been cast in England , but must confess - this Vice has brought many Difficulties upon me, and the keeping them Company is the real Cause, to which my last Misery, is owing. ’Twou'd be happy for Mankind, if they could be perswaded to avoid them, as they wou'd the Sight of a venemous Serpent or Basilisk, for all that are fond or them must go on (as I did) to inevitable Destruction I and Misery. And it would be some Mitigation of my Misery, if every one, - young and old, would take Warning by me, and would be thankful for the Mercies and Goodness of God to them instead of provoking to Anger the High and Holy One, and putting a Stop (by their reiterated Crimes) to the Blessings which they enjoy, out of his abundant Goodness, who alone is able to support under, and extricate out of every Difficulty, to which Men are liable. Every Man's Eyes will be open'd some Time or other! What would I give could I recall my mispent Life! I am soon to appear before an Omniscient God, who will call me to Account, for all my Works done in the Body! What Account can I give! Many have been the Counsels and Exhortations which I have had! Many have been the Calls of his Ministers to come and accept of the Offers of Grace and Mercy! But I have rejected them, I have despised Instruction, and hated Reproof! I have profaned God's Holy Day, and have turned my Back upon many Invitations to that holy Ordinance, instituted by Christ himself for Believers, in Commemoration of his dying Love to and sufferings for Mankind. I may now justly fear he will laugh at my Calamity and mock now my Fears are come upon me. I have hem like the deaf Adder, and have not listined to the Voice of the Chamer, tho’ he charmed, ever so sweetly. For this Reason God has with-held his tender Mercies from me, and shut up his loving Kindness in Displeasure. To this Cause I must impute the falling of this just Judgment upon me. And I would advise all Persons who are, or may be in the Station I have been, to watch, and pray to God, that the Charge committed to them, be not a Means of their falling into Temptation, and to consider that they have another Master in Heaven, the observance of whose all searching Eyes, their most secret Frauds can't escape, and who will most assuredly demand of them a strict Account of their Stewardships, when they can be no longer Stewards, and who will not suffer them to escape his righteous Judgment. James Gardiner P.S. Copy of a Letter from --, to the above mention’d Malefactor. London , Dec. 20, 1738. Poor Gardiner, I AM very sorry to acquaint you with the melancholly News concerning the Success of our Endeavours, to save your Life. We had all some Hopes of obtaining a Reprieve for you Yesterday, but to Day L - C – E dined here, and said Mr. M – had been to L – H – and D – N – with your Petition, but no Favour will be extended to any Man who has robb’d his Master, or betrayed the Trust reposed in him. We have done all that was possible, and are much concerned that we think it incumbent upon us to advise you to prepare for Death, and to make your Peace with God, before you go hence and be seen no more. You have but little Time before you, so be earnest with that God, before whom you are soon to appear, If it will not be inconvenient, I will call and take my last Leave of You To-morrow in the Forenoon. I am, &c C - M - Gardiner’s Answer. SIR, I AM sensible of your Goodness, to me, during the Time of my Confinement, and likewise in applying all the Interest that lay in your Power for me I interest it, as the greatest Favour from you, the only Friend I have had in my Affliction, that you would return my beaty Thanks to -, who has been so good as to endeavour to get my Liberty I believe you know - , - , and C - M -, thank them for their Application; and I desire my Blessing may be given to my Wife and Children, and my Love to all my Friends, which is all from your old Friend. James Gardiner . P. S. In our last Account of the Malefactors we were very much straiten’d for Room, and could not insert the following Paper relating to Deant Bryant , who was executed at Tyburn on Wednesday, November 18, for the Murder of his Wife, we shall therefore give it a Place here, as it comes underiably attested to our Hands, from erend Divine, who charitably visited him, Assisited him in his last Moments. A true Account of the Fact, for which Dean Bryant Suffer’d; left by himself the Morning before his Execution, whith Mr. Thomas Bryant his Cousin , desiring him to publish it after his Death. I Came home between the Hours of one and two in the Morning of that faral Day, on which my Wife was murder’d and was let in by her. Words arising between us, I Stabbed her, with the knife was found lying by her, and not with the knife that was found in my Pocket, And to the best of my Knowledge, she did not live above four Minutes after it; for I kiss’d her last Breath, and then left her. As to B – n, I don’t remember that I saw him in the House that Morning I was taken, nor do I know him; and I was surprised when I was carried before a Magistrate that he did not appear, &c. I say not this to clear myself of a Crime which I am guilty of, for what I have here declared is as true as I expect Mercy from God. As to the Declaration of me Dean Bryan , in the Daily Advertise of Sept. 20, it is possible I might set my Hand to a Paper, not knowing the Contents thereof, I being at that time in a high Fever, and consequently might be light-headed. Those Persons, in my opinion, were not my Friends, who urged me to sign it. But thus much is true, That with Respect to any premeditated Malice, in the Murder of my Wife, or Mrs. D – consenting to it, or being asked by me to poison her Husband, it is altogether false, no such Thing being mention’d between us, But, as to Criminal Conversation with her I leave the World to judge of it, because it is too noturuous to be deny’d And that Paper, (of Sept. 20.) with Respect to other Things, contrary to what is here mention’d, is an Imposition on the Publick. As to the Character of my Wife, (if any should out of Ill-nature asperse it) she was a most tender, indulgent, virtuous Woman, and had I been ruled by her, with Regard to the latter Part of my Life, I had never come to this unhappy Fate. I hope it will be a Warning to all Men, to beware of Drinking, - lewd Women, - and Passion.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, of the TWELVE MALEFACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN, On WEDNESDAY the 5th of October, 1757, BEING THE Third EXECUTION in the Mayoralty OF THE Right Honourable MARSHE DICKINSON , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER III. PART I. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and R. GRIFFITHS, at the Dunciad, in Pater-noster Row, the only authorised Printers of the ORDINARY'S Account, M.DCC.LVII. [Price Four-pence.] INTRODUCTION. - Facilis descensus averni: Noctes atque dies patet atri janua Ditis; Sed revocare gradum, superasq; evadere ad auras, Hoc opus, hic labor est. The gates of hell are open night and day: Smooth the descent, and easy is the way: But to return, and view the chearful skies; In this the task, and mighty labour lies. IT is no idle station to be posted at the gloomy avenue of death, there to receive the unwilling traveller, and conduct him in a path, the reverse of what he had chosen to tread, through the course of his former life: to meet the reluctant passenger on the brink of eternity's boundless ocean, and there open and point out, (if not secure) to him a passage to the land of everlasting life, who had before wilfully plunged himself into the attractive whirlpool of misery's abyss; to draw him thence as a drowning man; to revive the worse than senseless mass, to a moral sense and spiritual life; all this is no light task; it demands not only human endeavours, but divine assistance; it demands not only the zeal and diligence, the skill and vigilance of a faithful servant, but bespeaks the favourable wishes and aids, shall I add, the fervent prayers of all who wish prosperity to so necessary and valuable a work. If an ox or an ass fallen into a pit, be an object of care and compassion, how much more is a man, indued with an immortal soul, when in danger of sinking into the pit of everlasting destruction. To this design, there are many requisites rather to be wished and hoped for, than suddenly obtained: Such as, that the time and means were more adequate to the end and purpose *, to make success more probable, evil habits should be rooted out, and * To this the excellent plan of a new prison, or rather workhouse, wherein labour, industry, and virtue might be practised, and idleness, vice and profaneness, more effectually prevented and suppressed, would, if executed, greatly conduce: a design, the weight of which, it should seem unreasonable to lay on the metropolis only, as it ought to be borne in some due proportion by the body of the nation. May I venture to advance, that this is a common concern, and fit to be imitated by every county or district. INTRODUCTION. the contrary good habits planted in succession. Idleness and the love of vicious pleasures, at least the temptations and opportunities to them, being removed, should be succeded by useful and wholesome labour, and the practice of temperance, soberness, and chastity; impious oaths and curses, and filthy conversation, the transgression and contempt of laws divine and human, should be changed for a course of sound instruction, the duties of piety, and a due observance and high respect for those laws and commandments which are the bonds and barriers of human society, and the means of human felicity. But how can all, or any of these good purposes, be attempted or hoped for in the time and place that unhappy malefactors and convicts are confined to, during the little interval between their commital and trial, or between sentence and execution. For however some empirics in theology may boast of instantaneous conversions, and sadden changes in moral characters, let me not envy them, but heartily wish them more sincere and frequent than they are; yet, is it much to be doubted whether this method of dealing with men be agreeable to the course of divine providence in the works of nature, or dispensations of grace. I grant, indeed, the seeds of virtue, and a spiritual life may be sown in an instant; but their taking root, their growth and production of fruit must have time; and therefore, in the common course of things, it seems necessary to allow time and means, rational human means, for any real changes, and hopeful preparations for eternity. The best use to be made of these considerations for the present, is, that all persons be warned from thence, to be doubly on their guard against such company and courses as may betray them into these desperate and deplorable circumstances of meeting death, disarmed against its terrors, and unprepared for its consequences. The readers of taste, who may deign to look into this account, it is hoped, will not be offended at its plain narrative stile, as being given in the words of the person treated of, as near as may be, and the descriptions of their behaviour taken from the life, in order to give a natural and striking picture of them. And the public in general is requested to excuse the delay of publishing, on account of the number of sufferers to be spoken of; the important uses to be made of so shocking a calamity, to recompence, in some measure, the loss of her members to the society; and the strict regard to truth and decency, with which all have a right to be treated by the writer. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the king's commission of the peace, and Oyer and Terminer for the city of London, and at the general sessions of gaol-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London, and county of Middlesex, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, before the right hon. Marshe Dickinson , esq ; lord-mayor of the said city; my lord chief baron Parker, mr. justice Clive, sir William Moreton , knt . recorder , and others his majesty's justices of gaol-delivery for the said city and county, on Wednesday the 13th, Thursday the 14th, Friday the 15th, and Saturday the 16th of July, in the 31st year of his majesty's reign, William Hadley , Stephen Harding , James Wales , John Pritchard , and Eleanor Eddowes were capitally convicted for the several crimes in their indictments set forth. And, By virtue of the king's commission, &c. held before the right hon. Marshe Dickinson, esq; lord-mayor, Sir Thomas Dennison , knt . one of the justices of the King's-Bench , sir Richard Adams , knt . one of the barons of the Exchequer , sir William Moreton , knt . recorder , and others his majesty's justices of gaol-delivery for the said city and county, on Wednesday the 14th, Thursday the 15th, Friday the 16th, Saturday the 17th, and Monday the 19th of September, in the 31st year of his majesty's reign, John Bradbury , otherwise Bradley , Bartholomew Godfield , John Long , Brent Coleman , John Roberts , Richard Gregory , Thomas Price , Philip Reily , and Andrew Scott , were capitally convicted for the several crimes in their indictments set forth. On Friday Sept. 30. the report of the above fourteen malefactors, and two others convicted at a former sessions, viz. John Ferguson , for returning from transportation, and Edward Stubberfield for sheep-stealing, in all 16, was made to his majesty by mr. recorder, when he was pleased to order 12 for execution, viz. William Hadley , Stephen Harding , John Pritchard , Eleanor Eddowes , John Bradbury , Bartholomew Godfield , John Long , Brent Coleman , John Roberts , Richard Gregory , Thomas Price , and Andrew Scott ; and sentence against four to be respited, viz. John Ferguson , Edward Stubberfield , James Wales , and Philip Reily , till his majesty's pleasure concerning them be further known. These unhappy people, after their conviction did, when capable, duly and regularly attend divine service in the chapel, and behaved themselves with attention, humility, and devotion at it; happy for them if this had been the rule and method of their former life, probably they had never fallen under this condemnation ! It must be owned, some of them being illiterate, void of any thoughts of any religion, and ignorant of its first principles, cost the minister much time and pains, frequent admonitions and instructions to bring them to any sense of their true condition and their duty. But he humbly hopes his labour was not bestowed in vain, even on such as these. And he begs leave to take this first public opportunity to return his humble thanks to the right honourable the lord-mayor, and the right worshipful, and worshipful members of the court of aldermen for their generous and unmerited favour of an unanimous election conferred on him, and giving him this inestimable occasion of doing good to those that are ready to perish; nor can he forget to offer the same humble thanks to a right worshipful member of the same court (whose name he dare not mention without his permission) for his pious care in visiting the chapel, and pointing out some repairs necessary for the decency of divine service, and the health and convenience of those who frequent it, and for his present of the Prisoner's Director: To another worshipful member of the same court for his present of six common-prayer books to the chapel for the use of the prisoners: To the venerable society for promoting Christian knowledge for their seasonable present of twelve compassionate addresses to prisoners for crimes; and for twelve affectionate addresses to prisoners for debt, sent to the ordinary for the use of the prison; which were distributed in part, among the prisoners according to his best discretion, and which he observed many of them making good use of to their last moments; and lastly he returns his thanks to the reverend the secretary of the society, for his kind overtures of farther assistance in that way. The public, it is hoped, will excuse the mention of these favours on this occasion, as they were an immediate benefit to the convicts now under consideration; and must prove so to the future. To some further particulars relating to the former, I now proproceed. 1. 2. William Hadley , and Stephen Harding were indicted, for that they, on the 12th of May in the night of the same, did feloniously break and enter the dwelling-house of Robert Loveless in Dean-street , Fetter-Lane , and steal from thence certain window and bed curtains, one pier looking-glass, some blankets, sheets, napkins, towels, and other goods, to a considerable value. The witnesses who appeared against them on their trial, were, Robert Loveless , owner of the goods, and Elizabeth his wife, who swore to the property of the goods, and how, where, and on whom found; William Boswell , a party concerned in the robbery, who being admitted an evidence, fix'd the fact on his accomplices aforesaid, with the circumstances of committing, and the manner of dividing, concealing, and disposing of the goods; the other witnesses were Martha Smith , William Ward , and John Spenely , on the united evidence of whom they were found guilty, and sentenced to die: Two other indictments against them for crimes of the same nature, being waved as unnecessary. 1. William Hadley , gave the following account of himself, That he is about 60 years of age, born in Staffordshire ; his parents labourers in husbandry work: That he served his apprenticeship to a blacksmith near Wolverhampton , who made locks, stovegrates, &c. That he can read or write but little: That about the year 1721 or 1722, he was inlisted in lord Cadogan's, being the second regiment of guards; that he never was in any battle, but encamped in the year 1722. Acknowledges that he was given to drinking, but not much to swearing or lewd women, and lived as other soldier s generally do; whose lives, it is earnestly to be wished, were better regulated, and more conformable to the rules of religion and morality, both for their own happiness and the public safety. At the time of committing this fact, he was a pensioner of Chelsea , out of which he had been draughted as an invalid to keep guard at Portsmouth ; whence, he says, he came up to see his wife some little time before this fact, for which he was cast; the matter of which (as it appears on the trial) he did not persist to deny he was concerned in, with the said accomplices Boswell and Harding, as, indeed, it was too plainly proved to be denied; but utterly refused to acknowledge or give account of any other, in which it is strongly pre sumed he had a share; and, as he did not make confession, nor explain any other particulars of his life, within a few days after his conviction, so he afterwards appeared incapable; behaving himself as a frantic person, both in his words and actions; insomuch, that he was generally kept chained down to the floor, and no more thought fit to be brought or admitted to the chapel; and whenever he was asked, he refused to go, with raving language. From the unhappy end of William Hadley , his brother tradesmen in the smith's way, and his brother soldiers, should learn lessons of honesty and industry, and to be content with their wages. The smith may be tempted by his skill, in locks, bars and bolts, to be too busy in acts of burglary, especially by night, where the cover of darkness, a family asleep, or an empty house, may promise them concealment; but, whenever they are tempted by such circumstances, let them recollect there is an all-seeing eye to which the darkness is no darkness, but clear as the light; an eye which neither slumbers nor sleeps; the guardian of innocence and the avenger of guilt: and this example is a fresh proof added to innumerable oothers that the divine justice and truth is concerned to shew, that though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished. Let the wicked also learn from hence to make haste and not delay their repentance and amendment, lest a frenzy or hardness of heart seize them in their guilt, leaving them no power, nor grace, nor hope to repent before their final doom. However, on the day before execution, this unhappy criminal appearing more composed, on my application to him, he attended divine service in the chapel, and behaved himself with decency and seeming attention. 2. Stephen Harding , indicted and convicted for the same crime with William Hadley , son of a baker of the same name of Mile-End Old Town in the parish of Stepney , where, he said, he was baptized and registered, but brought up by his grandfather a quaker, by whom he was kept strictly; and about the age of seven years sent to school in the Minories , and afterwards at the New-Inn in Whitechapel , where he learned to read and write; and then was bound apprentice to one Taylor a barber and peruke-maker in Cheapside ; whence, after his time was expired, he removed to a shop in Golden-Lane , near Old-street , and lived there in good business for about two years; but being driven thence by sickness and poverty, he worked piece-work in Gray's-Inn Lane . About this time he came acquainted with William Boswell his accomplice, or rather principal, on whose evidence he was convicted; this person finding him in want of money, told him he could help him to some; being asked how, he said, come along with me; he took him to play at skittles, where having made him drunk, or at least sufficiently inflamed for his purpose, he told him, he knew where he could get 50 l. in a minute. He conducted him that night at a proper hour, to a house in London-street , near Fenchurch-street , which he had set, or marked out, (the family being out of town) whence they took pewter, copper, brass, and other furniture, to a considerable value. Notwithstanding this success, he was seized with horror, at his cool moments of reflection for what he had done; he dreaded the sight or company of his associate, shunned him, and when haunted and teazed perpetually by him to go on new adventures, he determined to move his habitation in the most secret manner he could, where he hoped to be undiscovered by his seducer. He did so, but in vain. He was found out and roundly threatened to this purpose. " Harding, I see what you " are about; you mean to impeach " and turn evidence, but, if you " don't come along with me, as usual, I will be beforehand, and do " for you." He judged there was no extricating himself from this net. They went together, and they committed several house robberies, in some of which Hadley was an accomplice, with whom Harding said he came acquainted at a publick house in Gray's Inn-Lane about three months before their conviction; when enquiring for a smith to fix a boiler with bars, &c. in order to set up his wife in a cook's shop; Hadley happening to be there, offered to do it cheap. Whatever became of this project, their casual meeting quickly engaged them in worse purposes, which brought them under the fatal sentence. During the respite of long vacation, Harding flattered himself that his friends could save him, which though he was often warned against as a most dangerous delusion, yet it prevailed so far over him, as to make him less intent on a real preparation for death, and more reserved in his confession. He often promised indeed that in case his life was spared he would write a particular account of it, and the facts he had been concerned in, for the warning of others and the publick safety. This he proposed as a kind of commutation or recompence for his life, which he kept in reserve for that purpose; but when he found his name in the death warrant how was he struck with sorrow, confusion and disappointment! The load of his guilt and the fears of death and judgment, came upon him at once, an horrible dread overwhelmed him, he quaked violently, as one in an ague, and his teeth chattered, he spent his sleepless nights in wailing, and shedding floods of tears, insomuch that he could neither read nor pray, this I learned not only from himself and my own observation, but from John Long his companion in the cell, who being so ignorant that he could not repeat the Lord's Prayer or the Belief, and quite illiterate, I had entreated Harding to assist me in teaching him those and other necessary things of the Catechism during their being locked up together. But alas, he could little avail himself, or his companion, of their retirement. When I re-examined Long, hoping to find he had learned something necessary to his salvation, he told me, Harding could not speak to him, nor pray with him, for crying and sobbing the whole night. O consider this ye that forget God! seek ye the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, the first moment he is called, especially when called by the chastising hand of God, lest in the great waterfloods of sudden fear and extreme calamity, they be not suffered to come nigh him: However, I endeavoured to compose, comfort, and restore this bruised reed all I could; and I hope with some success; for it was not till now that he told me of the first robbery he had committed with Boswell, and how he was in a drunken frolick drawn in, and irrecoverably intangled in the snare, as above related. Thus these vile seducers into villainy, like the arch-fiend their master, whose work they do, and whose wages they will receive, first tempt, and then betray. Out of this snare it was my task to recover him, he had long since professed to me, that he did all he could to repent; that he resolved to live a godly, righteous, and sober life, and hoped he should be a better christian than ever he had been were his life spared. 4. John Pritchard was indicted for returning from transportation before his time. He was convicted at Hereford assizes, March 24, 1756, for stealing eight dozen bottles of cyder, one drinking-glass, &c. the goods of John Morgan , Jan. 10, 1756. He confessed also, that he was convicted for stealing out of a certain dairyhouse by night, 2 pieces of beef, one piece of pork, a pan of butter, and a cheese, for all which being sentenced to be transported for seven years. He had broke out of Hereford gaol by the help of a fellow-prisoner, who having been a workman concerned in building the said gaol, knew where and how to make his way out, and having caused Pritchard to swear secrecy while he was working at it, got him out also. On the Saturday before sessions, in July last, George Penner took the prisoner in Grosvenor-street , upon an information from the gaoler at Hereford; Penner swore he was at large when he saw him; and Richard Allen , who had been evidence against him at Hereford , swore to his conviction and sentence as before; on all which evidence he was now found guilty, and received sentence of death. Criminals should learn from this and the like examples, to submit patiently, and even thankfully, to their sentence, whatever it be, since it is given not merely by human, but ulti mately and really by divine authority. We all know, it is in the divine name, and power, and on his holy word, that oaths are taken, and justice administered; and we are assured, that it is by divine wisdom kings reign, and princes decree justice. Men should submit therefore not only for fear, but for conscience sake, and then it will turn to their benefit, and work together for their good; on condition they make good use of the time allowed them, for repentance, amendment, and preparation for eternity, lest a worse thing should befall them, by a vain and wicked resistance, or abuse of their precious moments: Of this the unhappy offender was mude truly sensible, after his second conviction; and it is hoped too, of his abuse of an oath, and profaning the holy name of God, by swearing secresy to an unlawful deed; for which you see the divine threat overtook him, he was not held guiltless. How often did he wish with tears, that he had quietly submitted to the lenity of the law in allowing him transportation? for what is that? especially to a seaman, as he was. It is but throwing a duck into water; restoring him to his own element: Sensible of this, in his defence, he begged to be sent to sea again; but alas too late! he now in vain ask'd for that, as a grace, which he before fled from as a punishment. During his confinement he behaved himself quietly, with penitence and devotion, and gave this brief account of himself; that he was born at Ighne Mills , within a quarter of a mile of Hereford ; his father a miller; he was baptized and bred up in the establish'd church, and being taught to read and write, he served his apprenticeship to Mr. Edward Bullock , a pastry-cook in Hereford , during which service, he deserved, and had the regard and good word of his master: That about 22 years since, he came to London , and followed his trade; 'till in the beginning of the last French war, in the year 1744, he entered into his majesty's service by sea , and sailed on board the York to the East-Indies, being appointed with the Exeter and Eltham to convoy five Indiamen. In a slight engagement with the French off the Cape of Good Hope, he received two shots in his head; we may perhaps judge, he had been happy, had these proved mortal, and he had died honourably in his king and country's cause; but we are incompetent judges of the ways of Providence; he might then have fallen less prepared for death and judgment; themes which seamen and soldiers too little think of, and oh! monstrous folly and absurdity! they, whose chief business and calling is to learn to die bravely, are too generally unskilled how to die well, and like, what they profess to be, christian soldiers; for then they could not fail to fight manfully, and die heroically. He mentioned nothing else remarkable in his life; but pleaded in excuse for the thefts, that they were committed thro' want and necessity: But surely, this is a very weak and groundless pretence, while there is so great a call, and so much encouragement for his majesty's service. His surviving family he chose to draw a veil over; and, it is earnestly hoped, they will strictly follow honest and industrious ways of life in the fear of God, and keep in view the sad and sure punishment of all wickedness. This will guard them from evil, and surely recommend them to the divine favour; and, it is to be wished also, to the care and compassion of the public. 5. Eleanor Eddowes , spinster , was indicted for feloniously forging a paper writing, purporting to be a bond to Anna Maria Edwards in the penalty of 2000 l. for the payment of 1000 l. and publishing the same with intent to defraud Robert Bridge . Said she was born in Cheshire , her father Richard Eddowes died about the 13th year of her age, and her mother Eleanor about her 9th year: That she was educated at a boarding school at Shrewsbury , where her father lived; and she came to London about the year 1720, but did not care to explain how she lived; thought herself upwards of 50 years old. Instead of perplexing the reader with the various accounts given by herself of the bonds and notes in question, which could never be reduced by me to any connection or consistence, and which were proved to the satisfaction of the court and jury to be published by her, knowing them to be forged. Permit me to make an abstract of the evidence, and then add an original letter of her own, giving the result of all she had to say, and denying her guilt in such manner and terms, as that the reader will judge whether it doth not seem sufficiently to confute itself. On the trial it is asserted, that she lived a servant with sir Richard Grosvenor between 30 and 40 years ago; the late mr. Bridge (by whom the pretended bond is supposed to be signed) then acting as steward to sir Richard; that mr. Bridge was instrumental so early as that time, in detecting and bringing her to justice for some practices of the same kind; for which being committed to Newgate, she lay there about 15 months: All this she does not deny in her defence. After this she kept a bagnio in St. James's-street . (This she acknowledged) but in the year 1739, was sent to the fleet for several debts, where she lay till the year 1748, when she was discharged by the Insolvent Act. During this time, she is charged with some unfair practices of this kind against Ann Mulder , which in her defence, she neither denies nor disproves. It is also asserted, though she had no demand on mr. Ralph Bridge during his lifetime, who died in March 1747, yet, in July following, she made a demand on the present Mr. Robert Bridge , his representative, for 750 l. on a bond said to be given her by the late mr. Bridge. Besides the many suspicious circumstances of forgery which appeared in this bond, as to the pretended creditor and witnesses, and convinced mr. Bridge this must be a forgery; it came out on examination of witnesses, that she had dated that bond at a time when mr. Bridge happened not to be in town, but at the Litchfield election: though she had unluckily set forth in her answers in Chancery, that he signed it at the Fleet prison, at that very time when he was proved to be at Litchfield . When she found this, and that it would be wrong to stand a trial at law, she did not try the cause; but when it came back again in the court of Chancery, the issue was taken (pro confesso) for granted, and it was agreed, that that bond should be delivered up and cancelled. But she did not rest here, she set up a new demand on the same gentleman, 1st, of abond of 1000 l. pretended to be given by the said late mr. Bridge to one Anna Maria Edwards now dead, but who is pretended to have bequeathed this bond, &c. to John Eddowes her brother, who died in Newgate on her account, to whom Eleanor Eddowes was administratix; 2dly, of three promissory notes of 100 l. 200 l. and 300 l. She produced another bond, whereby it appeared, that mr. Bridge had given this bond as a security for this 1000 l. said to be put into his hands by Edwards at 5 l. per Cent. This she insisted was filled up by mr. Bridge himself, executed by him, and witnessed by two women, one an old woman Ann Mulder , the other Jane Knight . Mrs. Ann Mulder is made a witness to this bond of mr. Bridge, and mr. Bridge is made a witness to the other bond of Ann Mulder , and both these bonds are said to be executed March 9, 1740. Besides some inconsistencies in these supposed securities, and her several answers in Chancery relating to them; many witnesses being examined on both sides, it appeared she did not examine a single witness to prove the existence of this Anna Maria Edwards ; and though she had said she was a woman of consequence in trade, and died worth 3000 l. yet in another, she said she was worth nothing, her effects not being equal to her debts. And notwithstanding all her precaution, she was also unlucky in the date of this bond; for a letter was found by mr. Curgee, goldsmith in Fleetstreet, where the late mr. Bridge had lodged for fourteen years. This letter was dated the 9th of March, at Burford in Oxfordshire, 70 miles from London, being the very day of the date of the two bonds aforesaid. To obviate this inconsistency, Eddowes had recourse to another most extraordinary piece of forgery, viz. of six or seven letters, of a supposed correspondence kept up between this Anna Maria Edwards at Brussels in Flanders , and mr. Bridge: these letters had no post-marks on them; the whole appeared upon inspection not to be his hand-writing, nor like it; and from the spelling and manner of expression, no man could hesitate a moment. Issues being directed by my lordchancellor, the whole matter was tried before my lord Mansfield last May, by a special jury of gentlemen in Westminster-hall; and after a full hearing by witnesses, the jury brought in a verdict against the bond, and notes, and letters. She was committed by lord Mansfield, and mr. Bridge bound over to prosecute. On the prosecution and trial, it appeared, that she published the bond by producing it to her attorney to make a demand, and bring an action; that in her answers in Chancery, she avowed it to be a good bond; left it in court for the inspection of the plaintiff, and at last attended at the trial, where it was read as evidence for her. This was proved on the evidence of mr. Hanley and mr. Mould of the Six Clerks Office, mr. Powel the attorney, mr. Guy, one of the examining clerks in Chancery, and mr. Collison, record keeper to mr. Zinks, one of the six clerks. It was also proved, that this bond was not executed by mr. Bridge, nor was it his hand-writing, by several gentlemen of character and credit, who very well knew his hand-writing, and positively declared, this was not his hand-writing to the best of their knowledge. Mr. Ellisle, who had intercourse with him in the way of business, declared on oath, he did not believe it to be his hand-writing, and very little, if any thing like it. A letter was produced by the prisoner, asking this witness, if that were mr. Bridge's hand-writing; he answer'd, that was more like it, but he did not think that to be his hand-writing. Mr. Atkinson, clerk to mr. Hoare the banker, where mr. Bridge kept cash many years; knew him 15 years, often saw him write, and knew his hand-writing, produced his name in his book, and to a receipt which he saw him write, and comparing these with the name, and filling up of the bond, verily believed, neither of these latter were his hand-writing, nor yet the letter produced by the prisoner, to the former witness: all which on this occasion, the jury compared together. Mr. Baldwin gave the like evidence: mr. Romans, clerk to mr. Burroughs, one of the masters in Chancery, produced four letters put into his hands by mr. Robert Bridge in this cause, which mr. Atkinson knew, and declared to be mr. Bridge's hand-writing, and which the jury compared with the bond. Thus the court and jury had full evidence, and sufficient means of judging whether the bond, &c. were a forgery or not. The next point proved was, that mr. Bridge had no occasion to borrow this money; and it appeared on the evidence of mr. Atkinson, that he had kept cash at mr. Hoare's many years: that from 1743, to March 1747; when he died, he had 9400 l. there, beside East-India bonds: that they always looked on him to be a man of fortune, &c. It also appeared on the evidence of Mary Davis , that this Anna Maria Edwards was seen only in the character of a servant at the bagnio in St. James's-street , when kept by Eddowes, and did not appear to be worth 10 l. in the world: that Ann Mulder , another pretended bond debtor to Anna Maria Edwards , was in good circumstances, had two or three houses, never ran in debt, and received several hundred pounds, while she lodged in the prisoner Eddowes's house. And because the prisoner claimed as executor to her brother John Eddowes , whom she set forth in her answer, as executor to Anna Maria Edwards , it appeared on the evidence of John Osgood , that he knew John Eddowes before the year 1746, to be follower to one Hunt a bailiff, and went by the nick-name of Cheshire: also, that he work'd for Osgood in his garden at Eason-Green , on and off, from Aug. 1746, to Nov. 1748; and that this witness was told he died in Newgate, on an attachment for non-payment of 40 s. That in October 1747, on a report coming to Osgood's ears, that John Eddowes had money left him, he offered his service, went with him to his sister then in the Fleet prison: that nothing appeared then but a bond of 500 l. upon one Ann Mulder ; and this was all that was then claimed by John Eddowes , as executor to Anna Maria Edwards , (who she was did not appear) and that he would have gladly sold this for ten guineas: that he then asked the prisoner, how is it consistent with reason, that a woman abroad should make such a silly fellow as John Eddowes executor; and that he told the prisoner, it appeared she only wanted to make her brother a cat's-paw. To all this charge the prisoner made no defence; but by some assertions without proof, as that there was a combination against her, and they misled the court and the jury, &c. After conviction in the gaol, she took advantage of the brief manner in which the jury's verdict is expressed in the printed trial, Guilty of publishing it: to say she was not found guilty of forgery, nor was the bond found to be forged, nor herself guilty of publishing it knowing it to be forged; and therefore she died unjustly, and against the law. It was in vain to reason with her, or persuade her to a confession of her guilt: she obstinately adhered to these assertions to her last moment, as will more fully appear from the following letter of her's on this subject. To the Reverant Mr. Row. SIR, September 14. ' As to the securittys now in ' question that you have so often asked me about and I have so often ' Told you the Truth and do now ' hereby furthere and sollomly and ' most sinsirely Declaire as I am a dieing woman that I do now and allways ' did and allways shall to the day of my ' death veryly belive that the securittys ' ear all honest legall just and true and ' given for a valluable Considerations ' nor have they to my knowledge ' ever bin justly proved to the ' Conterary Ither In Law or Equitty ' I was Troyed for forgerry and Honnorabley aquited by the jurry both ' of the forgerry or the knowledge ' thereof, and as so many witness has ' bin Examined In Law and Equitt ' and yett noe forgerry proved In the ' name of God how Can I be Gilty of ' publishing things that I blive to be ' honest and Just nor did I ever Indors or fine over any of thees securittye Ither to rass money or otherwise furthere then defend my selfe ' in Chanesor against there bill as I ' was abliged to as an Aminatrix under ' which right I had a Triffile to sue for ' my Testatorixs affects as I though as ' to the Differans In my 2 answers to ' mr. Bridges Bill was owing to a large ' Demand a french man made upon ' mrs Edwards Estate that ad It bin ' paid woud haue followed up the ' whole and more but the Gentellman ' went over to Scottland and I hard ' no more of him so I then put in my ' sacond ansawer as to mrs Edwards ' Circumstancs to the Best of my ' knowlege to which ansawer pleadings and Exhibbit and what I have ' before told you I refer my hard case ' of my life being Lost for want of ' being prepared for Tryall ' I am Sir your Servt ELEANOR EDDOWS . ' Haueing here given you all the ' sattisfaction I can and all I know of ' the matter must beg you will ask ' me no more about It for I haue ' busness woud Imploy an age and ' but a small time to do It in Mary ' Davis is intirly purjured for shee ' never saw mrs Edwards in her life ' to know her I verryly belive. ' As to Marry Davis's Evidanse is ' Intirely false consarnning mrs Edwards who never was a sarvant in ' her life' The reader will make his own judgment and reflections on the comparison of this letter with the abstract of the trial: that she knew it to be a forgery is proved and inferred from the general nature of the transaction, from the facts and circumstances arising from it, from the many inconsistencies in her answers in Chancery; from producing the bond, without making any demand on the notes from those six or seven letters, produced by her to suppor the bond, appearing to be so gross and palpable a forgery, &c. these left no doubt, but that she knew this bond, and notes were not drawn by mr. Bridge. But it is a known observation that some N. B. The Remainder will be published in a few Days.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, Of the ELEVEN MALEFACTORS, Who were executed at TYBURN On Monday the Thirteenth of JULY, 1752, BEING THE Second EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Honourable Robert Alsop , Esq ; LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER VII. for the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed for, and sold by T. PARKER, in Jewin-street, and C. CORBETT, over-against St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet-street, the only authorised Printers of the Dying Speeches. M.DCC.LII. [Price Six-pence.] Just Published, Price 4 d. And may be had of C. CORBETT, in Fleet-street, THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, of THOMAS WILFORD , For the Barbarous Murder of his Wife. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. BY Virtue of the King's Commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held before the Rt. Hon. ROBERT ALSOP , Esq ; Lord Mayor of the City of London , the Lord Chief Baron PARKER, Sir MICHAEL FOSTER , Knt . Sir THOMAS BIRCH , Knt . RICHARD ADAMS , Esq ; Recorder , and other his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London, and Justices of Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City, and County of Middlesex, on Thursday the 25th, Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, Monday the 29th, and Tuesday the 30th of June, in the 26th Year of his Majesty's Reign, George Gibbons , William Signal , William Ward , James Holt , Peter De Bree , Daniel Macquin , William Belchier , Jonathan Burgen , Richard Lane , Robert Winter , and Joseph Joyce , were capitally convicted, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. Their Behaviour since has been quiet, and their Attendance at Chappel constant and regular; and while they were there shewed an Appearance of Heartiness in their Prayers and Devotions. On Thursday the 9th Instant the Report was made to the Lords of the Regency, by Mr. Recorder, of eleven Malefactors, when they were pleased to command Execution to be done on every one of them on Monday the 13th. 1. George Gibbons was indicted, for that he, on the 26th of February, about the Hour of 4 in the Morning, the Dwelling-House of John Allen burglariously did break and enter, and stole out thence four Silver Watches, one Silver-hilted Hanger, one Silver Salt, two Silver Tea Spoons, the Goods of the said John, in the Dwelling-House, &c. 2, 3. William Signal , and William Ward , were indicted, for that they on the King's Highway, on George Derby did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, and taking from him one Pair of Silver Buckles, val. 10 s. one Silk Handkerchief, val. 5 s. one 36 s. Piece, and one half Guinea, the Goods and Money of the said George. June 5 . 4. James Holt , otherwise Hoult , was indicted, for that he, together with divers other Persons, to the Number of twenty, at Horsey , in the County of Norfolk , being armed with Fire-Arms, and other offensive Weapons, did unlawfully and riotiously assemble together, in order to be aiding and assisting in running and landing uncustomed Goods, and Goods liable to pay Duty, which had not been paid or secured. March 11, 1746-7 . 5. Pere de Bree , otherwise Peter de Bree , otherwise Pere de Bress , otherwise Peter de Bress , otherwise Pere de Hermon , otherwise Peter de Hermon , was indicted for stealing one Wooden Box, bound with Iron, val. 2 s. and 70 Guineas in Gold, the Property of George Pitt , Esq ; in the Dwelling-House of Howel Lewis . May the 22d . 6. Daniel Macquin , was indicted, for that he, in a certain Field, or open Place, near the King's Highway, on Daniel Winter did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear, and Danger of his Life, one Silver Watch, val. 40 s. one Watch String, val. 1 d. two Silver Seals, val. 1 s. 6 d. and 4 Shillings in Money numbered, from his Person did steal, &c. May the 6th . 7. William Belchier was indicted, for that he, on the King's Highway, on William Norton did make an Assault, putting him in corporal Fear and Danger of his Life, and taking from his Person 5 Shillings. June the 3d . 8, 9. Jonathan Burgen , and Richard Lane , were indicted, for that they on the 20th of June, about the Hour of twelve at Night, the Dwelling-House of Jeffery Burton did break and enter, and stole out thence three hundred Yards of Ribband, two Dozen of Knives, two Linnen Sheets, one Pair of Worsted Stockings, a Quantity of Metal Buckles and Buttons, the Goods of the said Jeffery . 10. Robert Winroe , otherwise Winree was indicted for forging a certain false and counterfeit Deed, purporting to be a Bill of Sale, and for publishing it knowing it to be forged, with Intent to defraud. Dec. the 28th . 11. Joseph Joyce , was indicted, for publishing as true, a certain false, forged and counterfeit Bill of Exchange, with Intent to defraud. Feb. the 15th . 1. James Holt , says he is about thirty five Years of Age, born in the Parish of Benacre , in Suffolk , of Parents, that bred him to Husbandry , as themselves had been; and living in the Service of a Gentleman in the Neighbourhood for several Years, working in his Fields and Gardens, bore, as yet, the Character of a quiet, sober Fellow. He was afterwards prompted to marry a Widow Woman, who had two Children, which rendered it some Difficulty to get a Livelihood for himself, and the Burthen he had taken upon his Shoulders, when he was about 18 Years of Age. For his Wages was not only then too scanty to provide for so many, but he thereby incurred the Displeasure of his Master, and all his Friends; so that for some Time he was destitute of any Employment whatsoever. After some Time he got engaged with William Denny Fox , who died in Newgate (after escaping from an Indictment, which charged him with rescuing Holt) by whom he was employed in all Manner of Service he had for him, such as Husbandry and Smuggling Works. His former Friends Favour returning again upon his Submission, he was made Clerk of the Parish , tho' he could neither read nor write: But he could say Amen; and as the Parish was small, and no great Fees attending his Duty, it was his Business too to keep clean the Church, and dig Graves, as Occasion was; for which he seemed the best qualified. In his Service with Denny Fox , among other Things, he was employed to look after Horses, when his Master and the Company went a smuggling. In this Employ he was frequently engaged he says, tho' when he was ordered out with the Horses, he knew not for what Purpose for a long Time, till they were loaded; his Master was so private, and kept those Things so secret from his Servants. However, upon this he pretended to fix the Beginning of his Ruin; and says, that many poor Fellows lost their Lives the same Way, for having been Servants to Fox. And this was in the Year 1739, about Christmas, as the hard Frost begun, that he came to live with him. He followed the Trade of Smuggling for Fox, as a Rider, for several Years, 'till at length, upon the Resentment from the Government of the Smugglers desperate Behaviour in the Country, he, among divers others, was outlaw'd, and ordered by the King to surrender within forty Days, upon Pain of being guilty of Felony without Benefit of Clergy. But this Order he complied not with, and therefore was on a Sunday seized, as he was coming out of the Church, and secured by some Officers, who came there for that Purpose. Fox finding this, raises a Posse of People, who resolved to rescue Holt, and did so, for which several Smugglers have been since executed; tho' Holt, when tried for the Outlawry, was acquitted, for want of sufficient Evidence. After his being rescued, he left his Wife, Children, and Employment, and went into Norfolk, to a Place, as he says, called Outin , three Miles from Leostoff , where he worked at Day-Labour ; and being a stout able Fellow, any Body was glad to employ him. But as bad a Thing as any he was guilty of in the Sight of God, might be, that when he found he could live no longer at Benacre , or in the Neighbourhood,he left his own Wife, &c. and deluded a poor innocent Girl, of seventeen Years of Age, whom he took along with him to Norfolk ; and when he was there discovered, she was forced to shift for herself, which, 'tis said, has proved her undoing. He could not, however, when he removed his Quarters from Suffolk to Norfolk , forbear following the Smuggling Trade, and for the Fact committed at Horsey in Norfolk , as above, he is convicted, though he was taken up about twelve Months ago, as an Outlawed Smuggler. But, being acquitted of the Outlawry, as above, he was fixed with a large Debt to the Crown, and by that Means kept in Custody, 'till this Fact was found out against him; which, tho' proved upon him to the Satisfaction of the Court and Jury, he had the Obstinacy to deny being at the Place laid in the Indictment at that Time, as have almost all the Smugglers done, that have been executed. However, when tried upon the Indictment, he had nothing to say for himself, but that the Distance of Time was so great, that he could not remember any thing of the Persons of the Evidence against him, nor could tell what to say for himself; so the Jury found him guilty. He has behaved decently and quietly since convicted, as he did on the Common Side Debtors; being sent there after his being acquitted of the Outlawry, as a Debtor to the Crown, not thinking of another Prosecution for Smuggling, which brought him to the Cells again. From which place when he came forth, the Morning of Execution, he said, he went to Death in Hopes of a better Life after this. 2. Joseph Joyce , aged 38, was born at Newberry , in Berkshire , of a reputable Family, who gave him an Education sufficient to qualify him for a much better Scene of Life than he chose to enter upon at first, or than he wickedly pursued after his Apprenticeship was over, from the evil Inclination of his own Heart. He was bound Apprentice to a Cordwainer in the Parish of St. Botolph Bishopsgate , when his Parents sent him abroad into the World, and he served his Time out, as far as we can understand, with a fair Character, and with the Esteem of his Master and Mistress, and the Neighbourhood; and remained in the same House, in Capacity of a Journeyman, for two Years afterwards. In which Time he contracted a bad Acquaintance, and did somewhat which he could not answer to the Laws of his Country, and so was obliged to go Abroad; which he did about fourteen or fifteen Years ago. He went Abroad first in the India Service , and was for about ten Years on Board several Ships in the Navy ; in which Time he says he was never above twelve Months in the whole Ashore in England, till he came Home about three Years ago. The first Thing he then begun with was to take a House in the Minories ; which he did upon the Credit of what he had to receive from the Navy for his Service. He took this House with Design, as he gave out, to set up his Trade as a Shoemaker. For which Purpose hebought a Quantity of Leather, and deposited it therein; but never opened Shop, tho' he kept the House in his Hands for six Months, nor ever paid for the Leather. From that Time, which is for near three Years, he has lived by his Wits, as the common Saying is. And, as the best Part of his Education consisted in his Writing, he has made Use of that Qualification ever since, at the Times he thought proper, for such Purposes as that for which he was convicted; and what was designed to advance him in the World, he has abused to his Ruin. An Attempt he made of this Kind in the Neighbourhood of St. Sepulchres Parish ; but as the Persons he was intended to impose upon were a little cautious, tho' they knew the Persons in whose Name he made the Draught, not seeing it accepted, he was disappointed, tho' he made Use of all his artful Persuasions to bring them into his Measures. His Misfortune was, that he (tho' much mistaken) supposed he could be prosecuted only by the Persons whose Names he made Use of in his forged Draughts; but he found at last that the Acceptors, and Persons who paid the Monies upon such Draughts, had a legal Right to bring him to Justice, which he presumed the others would not do, as he had some Pretensions to Relationship with them. But they, it seems, have no Reason to be sorry that he is brought to Justice, having been a great Plague to them all the Days of his Life. He was at last indicted for one of these attempted Impositions on his Friends and the Public. He owed three Guineas to the Prosecutor; and in Order to discharge that Sum, and get the Money into his own Pocket, he brought him a Note of Hand for ten Pounds to discount, the Acceptance whereof was forged, in a Person's Name who had been dead ten Months and five Days before the Time specified therein. The Prosecutor paid him the Money on the Note; and it being not then due from the supposed Accepter, Joyce endorsed it. But on the Prosecutor's going to pay it away to a Cheesemonger in Drury-Lane, he discovered the Fraud and secured the Prisoner, who was his Cousin. All his Defence upon Trial was, that the Note was none of his Property, and that he was entirely innocent of its being forged, and offered to rest the Proof of the same on his Character; but that not having been so very good as to induce the Jury to think him innocent, they brought their Verdict against him, and he accordingly suffered Death. Besides this, there was another Detainer against him, on Oath of Robert Sutton , on Suspicion of publishing as true, a false Bill of Exchange, with Intent to defraud one Franklin, June 3, 1752. On which Account an Indictment lay against him. He was also fixed with another Detainer, on Oath of Charles Norriss , and others, for publishing as true, a false Bill of Exchange, with Intent to defraud Charles Norriss . On which Account there was a third Indictment against him. And a fourth was preferred against him during the Time of Sessions. But, as the first was sufficient for his Conviction,'twas needlest to enquire into the rest. His Behaviour after Conviction, was quite agreeable to one in his dismal Situation, which seemed to shew he had a proper Sense of the heinous Nature of his Offences, and to all Appearance, was heartily sorry for what he had done, as appears by what follows, written by himself. July 12, 1752. From my Cell in Newgate . I Having justly received Sentence of Death for a Crime I confess myself guilty of; being truly sensible I must appear before an awful Tribunal, at the great Day of Judgment, there to answer for all the Deeds done in this Life: My Hope is alone in my Almighty and most merciful God, who has promised, through the Merits of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, upon a sincere and unfeigned Repentance, Forgiveness even to the worst of Sinners. And I desire to be truly thankful to the All-wife God, who has granted me Time for Repentance unseigned, and from my Heart. I hope my dear Redeemer may administer those Words to my departing Soul: Come, ye Blessed of my Father, enter the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World! Oh! thou dear Redeemer of Mankind, who sufferedst thy most precious Blood to be spilt on the Cross, for the Redemption and Remission of Sins, speak Peace to my Soul. 3. Peter de Bree , otherwise Pier de Bress , aged 20, was born at Marlee , four Miles from Paris , and bred a Cook . He came over from France with George Pitt , Esq ; (whom he ungenerously robbed) and arrived in London on the first of March. Mr. Pitt took Lodgings at Mr. Lewis's, a Surgeon 's, in Jermyn-street , St. James's ; and de Bree not understanding English, desired Permission to lodge in the same House, that the Servants might be of Use to him, wherefore he allowed him to lodge in the Garret. On the twenty-first of May Mr. Pitt set out for Dorsethire , leaving his Wife's Picture, with seventy Guineas, and other Effects, locked up in a strong Box in his Dining-Room. The Next Day, being Friday, the Prisoner, taking the Advantage of the Absence of the Servants of the House, entered Mr. Pitt's Room; from whence he took the strong Box, which he carried up into his Garret, and there broke it open, and took out the Money; but he would not own that he took any Thing else from thence. In the Evening he carried the Box into the Green-Park , and threw it into a Pond there, called the Cow-pond, where it was found on the Saturday Morning by Thomas Willis ; and there being some Letters therein, directed to Mr. Pitt at his Lodgings, Willis carried it there, by which Means the Prisoner was detected. Mr. Pitt returned to Town on Sunday, the twenty-fourth of May; when, to his great Surprize, he heard of his having been robbed of his strong Box, and that it had been found in a Pond in the Park. Upon this, as there was no other Person in the House of whom any Suspicion could be entertained, but de Bree, who was then gone out to dress a Dinner, it being the Prince of Wales'sBirth-day; on his return Home in the Afternoon, Mr. Pitt sent for a Constable, and caused him to be apprehended, when upon searching him, sixty-six Guineas were found in his Fob: Whereupon, being carried before a Justice of the Peace, he was directly committed to Newgate. At the Time of his Trial, being a Foreigner, and not able to speak English, he was allowed an Interpreter, and as the Circumstances were too plain for him to make any Denial of the Fact, for which he was arraigned, the Jury found him guilty Death. Being of the Romish Persuasion , he was attended after Sentence by a Gentleman of that Church; but I could not come at the Knowledge of any particular Account of his former Life and Conversation: Though by his quitting his own Country so young, and committing this Robbery so soon after his Arrival in England , it may be conjectured, that he had imbibed no good Principles in his Youth, nor had any Regard either to the Laws of God, or the Dictates of Morality. 4. Robert Winroe , otherwise Winree , was 35 Years of Age, and was born in the Parish of St. Andrew's, Holbourn . He was kept to School to read and write, but there was no Care afterwards taken to put him Apprentice to any Trade; so that he may be said to have been bred up in Idleness, which is generally speaking the Source of all the many Evils, that by these unhappy Wretches are done under the Sun. He was a Sort of an Errand-Boy one while to a Distiller, at another Time to a Grocer, and then he got to be an Understrapper at a Brew-House . But none of these pleased him long, his Mind was quite unsettled, as the Element to which he at last had Resort. And when he had tried all Methods he could by Land, and none would do, he betook himself to the Sea, entered on Board a Man of War during the late War, and continued in the Service from one Ship to another for eleven Years. He was advanced to the Birth of a Midshipman on Board one Ship of War; he got in the Service, by Prize Money, and Wages, sufficient to have put any careful and reasonable Man in a good Way of Living in the World; but he extravagantly lavished it all away; and having so done, got into the notorious Gang of Forgers, which have been the Ruin of many a poor Sailor's Widow and Children. He was said to be a good Hand on Board a Ship at Sea; but at last the Event of his Deeds has proved that he had a very bad one. Since he left the Sea he pretends he worked in the River Thames, when he could get Employ. This seems only a Pretence; but were it so, as he says, that he did work upon the River, this is a very suspicious Way of Life, such People being generally looked upon as getting more Money by the bye than by their Labour. The Fact for which he was convicted, was committed in the Year 1749, and has ever since hung over his Head, which must occasion him to keep out of the Way, as much as he could, for Fear of the Consequence. In March last he was committed on Oath of John Haynes , and others, for personating one Daniel Moore , late Mariner , on Board the Ship Newcastle , deceased; and receiving 28 l. 4 s. Wages due to the said Moore, and thereby defrauding the Executors of the said Moore; but as no-body then appeared against him, he was acquitted, and set at Liberty. His Friends then advised him to make off, and get out of the Way; but it was not permitted him to escape from the Hands of Justice, who had done so much Injury. Sometime after he was at Liberty again, he was met by a Person in the Street, who knew him, and had him taken into Custody. When being carried before a Magistrate, and Oath being made of the Fact, Winroe was again committed. An Indictment was found against him, as above, and the Fact was so plainly proved upon Trial, that he had nothing to say for himself, and the Jury found him guilty. The Case was this: A Relation of his had married the Widow of a Seaman, who was intitled to a Pensioner's Pay from the Chest at Chatham; Winroe, being a Seaman , was intrusted with a Ticket to receive the Money for the Pensioner's Widow, now married to his Relation; upon which he went and received the Money in his own Person under the pretended Name of Robert Williams : Hereby betraying his Trust to his Relations, and imposing a Fraud on the Acceptor of his forged Bill of Sale. He acknowledged the Justice of his Sentence, and said, he had been very wicked in being concerned in many Transactions of this kind; and promised to expose several other Facts he had been guilty of with others. But before he had so done, he was taken so ill, as scarce to know what was said to him, and so continued till he died. He always behaved after Conviction, as long as he had Strength to go to the Chapel, with Decency, and composed Resignation to his Fate, wished for the Day when he should be released from his Misery, and appeared to be deeply affected with Contrition. He had been a long while concerned with that notorious Crew of Forgers, so detrimental to the Publick, whose wicked Schemes and Contrivances, I verily believe, he would have laid open to the World, had it not pleased God to afflict him, that his Senses were so impaired in a few Days, as scarce to be able to understand or speak. 5. William Belcher was about 21 Years of Age, and was born at Abingdon , in Berkshire , of Parents that lived in tolerable Repute, and brought him up to read and write. At the Age of fourteen he was bound Apprentice to a Saddler , but being of a volatile Disposition, Business did not agree with him, and he did not serve above two or three Years of his Time. Having left his Business, he got into several reputable Services in Gentlemen's Families about the Country, in which how he behaved we have no other Evidence but his own, and, he says, he always behaved well. He then a third Time changed his Scene of Life, and hired himself to drive Post-Chaises at Hyde-Park-Corner ; in which Service he took it into his Head to signalize himself, and got the Name of Fox-Cap, from his riding always with a Fox-Skin Cap upon his Head;which was either the Skin of the Head of the Fox, or other Part of the Skin made up in such a Manner as to represent the Fox's Head. After leaving this Employ he removed to Maidenhead , and there lived for some Time; from whence he went to Abingdon again, and after a short Stay came up to Hounslow, and there got into Business in Quality of a Post-Chaise-Driver . But he and another Fellow-Servant agreed to rob each other's Chaises, as Opportunity happened to either of them; and having committed a Robbery upon one of their own Master's Chaises, Belcher being but a young Highwayman, and lately initiated, fled once more to his native Place for Fear of Discovery. However, after some Time the Affair blew over, and all Talk of it ceased; and as he found he was not at all suspected, he took Courage, and came again to Hounslow . He got into Business, and might have lived very well, he says, if he had not fallen into Acquaintance with a Woman, who pushed him on to finish his Ruin by Times. His frequent Visits to this Woman, and her artful Contrivances to secure him, made him neglect all Business; and now he was destitute of Means whereby to support himself with Money to carry himself thro' this new Scene of Life, he had now got into. He says, he robbed the same Chaise three Times before this unlucky Time that he was taken. He says, 'twas always between Knightsbridge and Kensington that he robbed it, but that he never got much by the Bargain, never more than three or four Shillings at a Time, and that now he did not take, or touch any Money, tho' 'twas so positively sworn he did. However, 'twas well he was taken, or he might have been a great Nusance to that Road. And the Scheme which he was taken by was no bad one. It was as follows: The Post-Chaise for the Devizes having been robbed several Times, the Owner was likely to lose his Business, and no one chose to go in it. Upon which he thought himself obliged to find out some Expedient to put a Stop to it. Accordingly one Norton was sent to, and undertook to go and take the Person that so frequently molested the Chaise. He set out about half an Hour after One on the third of June last, and when he came to the usual Place, the Chaise was stopt by a Person, who proved to be the poor unfortunate Belcher. He attacked the Chaise, stopt it, and ordered the Passengers to deliver their Money, presenting a Pistol Tinder-box to them. But Norton presently snapt a Pistol at him, which frightend him, and made him take to his Heels. He was soon overtaken by Norton, of whom upon his Knees he begged for Mercy, and was taken without making any Resistance. Being carried before a Justice was committed to Newgate , and upon Trial had nothing to say for himself, but submitted to the Court. He was a young Fellow, who had not at all the Appearance of a desperate wicked one, and the Follies of Youth, and bad Company were his greatest Bane. He behaved very well after Conviction, acknowledge the Justice of his Sentence, and resigned his Life withChearfulness for the Abuses he had imposed on the World; but still complained of the Woman to whom he ascribed his Ruin, and sent her a Letter a few Days before his Death; a Copy of which he gave me, and desired it might be printed as a Warning to others, how they trust themselves in the Hands of such base and treacherous Women. The Letter is as follows, viz. July 1, 1752, from my Cell in Newgate . Mrs. George, As you are truly sensible you have been the intire Ruin of me, I think it my Duty (as I am shortly to depart this Life) to spend some Part of the short Space of Time I have left, to acquaint the World how vile a Creature you have been, not only to me, but others, whom you have been the utter Ruin of; you must expect to appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ, our Blessed Lord and Saviour, there to give Account for all the Evils you have committed in this Life. Do you consider how dreadful the Consequence of ruining one poor Soul is, much more three. If it were the Lord's Blessed Will to call you hence this Night by sudden Death, and not give you Time to crave Mercy for your poor sinful Soul, how dreadful it is to be feared would be your Case. I bless the supream God, who has granted me Time for a sincere and unseigned Repentance, and, through the Merits of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I hope to receive Forgiveness. How often have you told me you made Pretences of Love to the Watchmaker and Baker when your Mother was present, and at the same Time you absolutely hated them both, as you told me, I shall leave you to the wide World, which you may expect to shew you no Favour. William Belcher . N.B. I shall spare no Cost nor Trouble to make your Crimes known to the World, it being the earnest Desire of all my Friends, and I will comply with it. 6. George Gibbons , aged 19, was born in Spittle-Fields , and worked with his Father at the Shoe-making Trade for about four Years; when, Work growing scarce, he went to Weaving , and followed that Business another four Years. After this he got into Company with Simon Chidley , John Holding , and Charles Legoe , with whom he committed several Robberies. He was one of William Signal 's Companions, and was cast at the same Time with him. Two Sessions ago he was Evidence against three Boys, who were transported. At the beginning of April last he surrendered himself, desiring to be carried before a Magistrate; and was Evidence in April Sessions against the aforesaid Chidley, Holding, and Legoe, on Purpose, as he says, to get quit of their Company, having quarrelled with Legoe the Night before, and they were transported. After this, he returned to work at the Weaver's Trade, and continued at it 'till about three Weeks ago; whenhe was again enticed to go a Robbing, which he did, getting into Yards three or four Times, and taking thence whatever he could lay his Hands on. Being taken on Suspicion, in Moorfields , he was committed to Bridewell ; where he owned this Fact for which he is convicted, on Purpose, as he said, to save his Father-in-law from being convicted for receiving stolen Goods from him. For, had Gibbons been tried for stealing some Ribbons, the Father-in-law might, in all Probability, have been convicted for receiving stolen Goods. But as he was not tried for stealing, the other was turned out of course at the Jail-Delivery: And Gibbons chose rather to be tried for a Capital Offence, than to let his Father-in-law run the Risque of Transportation. It appears, that he was a great Thief, and there were two other Indictments against him besides that for which he suffered. For, Gibbons was himself besides charged on the Oath of Barton Palmer , for receiving several Things knowing them to be stolen. He appeared, at first, after Conviction, undaunted, and hardened; but after some Admonition, and talking to, he began to see his Error, and Tears and Lamentations took Place of Obstinacy and Assurance. And, after awhile, he came to a Sense of his Error, and behaved as became a Person in his unhappy Situation. 7. Willam Ward , aged 21, was born in Catherine-street , in the Strand , from whence his Father removed, he says, to German-street , Goodman's-fields , where he work'd with his Father, as soon as he was capable of taking to Business, and continued to work at Times with his Father, till within this little while he had got into bad Company, and was pursuing their evil Courses. He was put to School in the Neighbourhood, where he became acquainted first with Branch, the Evidence against him, and their Acquaintance has continued ever since till he was taken up. He was a very unlucky one at School, and so continued till the Day of his Death, insensibly running into the Jaws of Death, without scarce so much as reflecting that he was going to the Grave. He was concerned with Hatton, otherwise Forrester, executed some Time ago, and Information being made by an Accomplice, against them two, Ward went off the Ground, and got somewhere into the Country to hide himself till the Alarum was over, and then he returned to his former Practices and soon found out fresh Companions. About three Weeks ago, Ward says, he, and Signal, and Branch met, and resolved to go out and commit Street-Robberies together, and have kept their Resolution as long as they could. But falling out among themselves, Branch informed against them, and had them taken up, and committed. Ward's Behaviour has not been so well as it might have been, but like one of these young Urchins bred to be a Thief, and expecting always to be hanged, but not thinking perhaps, it might be so soon. But he, and his Companion, have been guilty of as many Robberies, as perhaps any of their Years ever where. And, had they lived longer, every Day would have encreased both the Number of their Robberies, and of their Company. For they were remarkable for taking other young Lads into their wicked Measures. 8. William Signal , aged 20, was born at Bath , and served his Apprenticeship to a Glover and Breeches-Maker . When out of his Time, he worked with his Father, who was of the same Trade; and by his Character, and Appearance, is an honest Man, and has lived in good Credit, though his unhappy Children have brought him low in the World. Afterwards, young Signal lived in Goodman's fields , Goswell-street , Chiswell-street , and that Neighbourhood. When falling into bad Company, particularly with Branch, with whom he became acquainted the Beginning of June last, he took to the Trade of Thieving, and continued in the same until taken, and cast for his Life. Since that Time, he, and his profligate Companions, have made their Brags of several Robberies they had committed; declaring, if they had but Liberty, they would send for Things enough to set up a good Shop. - But as they had not, they would send for some Surgeons to give them Money for their Bodies, for, by G - d, they were resolved to die game. During Signal's Confinement, there came a poor Man to him, whom he had robbed, and desired him to give an Account of his Things; saying if they were pawned he would release them, for he was almost left bare. Upon this, Signal told him the Places where they were pawned. This I must remark, that the Evidence, who swore against him, threatned several Times to have him taken up, if he would not go along with him. This he told his Father and a Gentleman in my hearing; nevertheless, he desired a Woman to get out of the Way, saying, You foolish Bitch, why don't you get off; for the Thief-Catchers have got a Scent of you, and if you do not, you'll soon come to my Lodging. Catherine Hart , whom Signal declared to be his Wife , was indicted with him and Ward for the same Fact; but the Jury acquitted her, Signal declaring her to be his Wife, and innocent of the Matter. However, there's too much Reason to believe that she had been the Wife of a Person who had before suffered at the Gallows, for a Crime of the same Nature, as his own Father said; since which she had kept Company with Signal and his Gang, and was privy to their Concerns. There were other Informations, if not Indictments against Signal, on the Oath of Richard Swancot , for being concerned with him in divers Felonies and Burglaries. But, as the first Indictment produced a capital Conviction, there was no Need to take up the Time of the Court in enquiring into any other. He was a poor unhappy, ignorant Youth, and yet had the Vanity to set up for the Macheath of the Day, tho' he was no way equal to the Character, and nothing but Ignorance and Audaciousness, those two despicable, ill Qualities, could give him any Pretence to it. 9. Daniel Macquin , a Soldier , aged 35, was born at Perth in Scotland , of mean Parents, that gave him no Education, nor bred him to any Trade; but he carried a Pack for some Years for other People, and afterwards for himself; when getting a little Money, he set up Trade in the Linnen Way , &c. in a little Town or Village near Sterling, about four Miles distant, called Holloway . About six Years ago, thro' Loss in Trade, and being reduced, he listed for a Soldier , the Summer after the Disturbance in Scotland, and has been in the Army ever since, till he was taken up. He was quartered at the Tower last Year, and at the King's-Head in the Lower-Street , Islington , this Year, from whence he received his Weekly Allowance for Quarteridge, and had a Lodging at Westminster . In April last he commenced robbing, and has committed several petty Robberies by himself, never having any Companion about Town. He says, that he never met with any great Matters but once; and that three or four Shillings was the Top of his Booty. But stopping a Gentleman in the back Road, on a certain Time, he took from him three Guineas and a half. This Robbery was done by the River Side, opposite Sadler's Wells . He also took from the Prosecutor a Silver Watch, val. 40 s. which, tho' advertised, he ventured to pawn, and was stopped with it. He desired a Fellow-Prisoner, during his Confinement, to write a Letter for him to one of his Brother Soldiers; and, whilst he was writing the Letter, confessed that he had committed several Robberies in Company of some of his Brother Soldiers, whom he would not discover: And declared, that he never received any Relief from them. All the Money that he confessed to have gotten by Robbery was, 9 l. 3 s. 6 d. 10. Richard Lane , aged 17, was born at Chertsey , in the County of Surry , of poor, but honest Parents, who came to London with him, when he was about two Years of Age. His Father, who was by Trade a Stocking and Cap-Maker , taught him his Business, as fast as he was capable of taking to it; and the Boy worked with him, and honestly got his Bread by his Labour for a few Years, till he left his Father. Afterwards he got into other Employ in the same Way, by which he is said to have been diligent enough to get his eighteen Shillings per Week, till he unluckily fell into Company with a wicked female Companion, who drew him off from his Business, and brought him to Ruin. He says, he had never any Thought of thieving till he met with her, and kept her Company, and she put him upon it in Order to support her in Idleness. Thus he went from his Business, and devoted himself to her Humour, which prompted him on Daily to Acts of Robbery, sometimes picking Pockets, and sometimes House-breaking. Lane and Burgen, and others, that suffered with them, he owned had been often together upon these wicked Schemes; but said, he never was much the better for it, because, whatever he got was thrown away in Debauchery, and nothing being left the next Day, he was always obliged to have Recourse to the same Ways, as often as Opportunity presented, which he and his Companions were not idle in looking after. These two poor unhappy Youths were bad enough of their own Inclinations to be sure; but were led into this Burglary, for which they suffered, by the Evidence Hughes, who being as yet somewhat more cunning than they turned Evidence, and got them taken, together with himself; so he slipt the Halter off his own for the present, and fix'd it upon their Necks. 11. Jonathan Burgen , aged 21, was born at Endfield , in the County of Middlesex , of poor Parents, who gave him no Education, but bound him Apprentice to a Linnen-Printer and Hatlining Glazer in Bunhill-Row . He served three Years, he says, and bought out the Rest of his Time, tho' he worked as a Journeyman for twelve Months after in the same House; when he fell into bad Company, and he, and two more Boys, committed a Street-Robbery in the Neighbourhood of St. Luke's Parish , one Night, having been drinking together, and got themselves Pot-valiant. When he came the next Day to consider of the Matter, his Fear of being detected drove him into his own Country again, where he got into Employ, and went to work at the Labour of the Field , getting sometimes 6 d. or 7 d. per Day. There he staid for some Time, but having an Itch to come to London again, he did so to his great Misfortune, and the Loss of Life. And, tho' he is suspected of having been too much conversant among these young Set of Thieves, which so much infest the Out-parts of the Town, yet he would not be induced to own any Thing more, than what he could not with any Face deny. He was but a Boy, though of a robust Stature and Complexion, and of a hardened and daring Disposition. He was too weak of Understanding to think of Danger, till he was overtaken in his Wickedness, and brought to Punishment, which seemed at last to make some Impression and Alteration upon him. He at last, before he died, confessed he had been concerned in stealing Sheep in the Country, and in divers other Robberies, with Lane, and Hughes, the Evidence against him, besides others, whom, he said, he knew not the Names of, nor where they lived; but they seldom went out of a Night without picking up a new Companion. He owned the Justice of his Sentence, and when he saw no Hopes but of Death he began to bewail and lament himself and his miserable Condition, and died with all outward Appearance of Contrition and Sorrow. 'Tis observable, that seven out of the eleven poor unfortunate Wretches were scarce turned of twenty Years of Age, and some of them, were under; and that few of the whole Number had much, if any, Care taken of their Education, which renders their unhappy Fate the more to be pitied, and deplorable. At the PLACE of EXECUTION. ON Monday last, about 9 o'Clock in the Morning, Richard Winrow , Daniel Macquin , and Richard Lane , in one Cart, William Signal , William Ward , and George Gibbons , in another, Jonathan Burgess , Peter de Bree , and James Holt , in a 3d, Joseph Joyce , and William Belcher , in a 4th, were carried to the Place of Execution, thro' a vast Croud of Spectators; where, after some Time spent in recommending their Souls to the Almighty's Protection, they were executed agreeable to their Sentence. None of them said any Thing particular at the fatal Place, except Belcher, who desired all young Persons to take Warning by him, how they suffered themselves to be deluded, and led to their Ruin by bad Women, as had been his Misfortune, mentioning the Name of the Woman, as above in his Letter. Being asked by somebody, that stood near the Cart, whether he took any Money from the People that were in the Post-Chaise; he protested, as he was a dying Man, he did not. They were turned off, calling vehemently on the Lord Jesus, to have Mercy on them, and receive their Souls. This is all the Account given by me, John Taylor , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words Of the FOUR MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN, On Wednesday the Third of OCTOBER, 1759. BEING THE Second EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon . Sir RICHARD GLYN , Knt. & Bart. LORD-MAYOR of the City of LONDON . NUMBER I. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed by T. PARKER, in Jewin-Street, for the AUTHOR; And Sold by M. COOPER, in Pater-noster Row. M.DCC.LIX. [Price Six-pance.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, & Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of his Majesty's commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and at the general sessions of jail delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall in the Old Bailey, before the right hon. sir Richard Glynn , knight and bart. lord mayor of the city of London ; the honourable mr. justice Bathurst, sir Eardley Wilmot , knt. sir William Moreton , knt. recorder , and others his majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer for the said city, and county, on Wednesday the 11th, and Thursday the 12th of July, 1759, in the thirty-second year of his majesty's reign, Edward Norman was capitally convicted, for a robbery on the king's highway . And By virtue of the king's commission of the peace, &c. holden for the city and county aforesaid, before the right hon. sir Richard Glynn , knight and bart. sir Richard Adams , knt. sir William Moreton , knt. recorder , and others of his majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer for the said city, James Innis , John Rise , Nicholas Randal , and Richard Lamb were capitally convicted for the crimes in their several indictments mentioned. On Friday the 28th of September, the report of the said five malefactors was made to his majesty in council, when the four following were order'd for execution on Wednesday, October 3d, viz. Edward Norman , Richard Lamb , James Innis , and John Rise . And Nicholas Randal for shooting at John Hampton the younger , was respited during his mejesty's pleasure. 1. Edward Norman was indicted, for that he on the king's high-way , on Stephen Randall did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and stealing from his person on canvas bag, value one penny, one thirty-six shilling piece, and one half-guinea, the property of the said Stephen, July the 4 th. Being found guilty by the jury, he was at first recommended to mercy; but there appearing two other indictments against him for facts of a like nature, and for that reason an objection made from the bench to the recommendation, the jury seemed to acquiesce, and submit the matter to the court, as having recommended him on supposition that this was his first and only fact. When brought to the bar to receive sentence, being demanded if he had any thing to offer why sentence of death should not be pass'd upon him, he presented a petition to the court, and also read a paper, setting forth that he was born of a good family in Ireland , and had a suitable education; but being very early inclined to go to sea , he had served part of his time in the merchants service , and was then recommended to serve in his majesty's navy , in which he had actually been a midshipman for some years, and also pass'd examination for a lieutenant . In the former capacity he had been under capt. Gardiner who was killed in a bloody engagement taking the Foudroyant a French ship of war in the Mediterranean , and also served with several other captains, with one of whom he had been in action at the affair at St. Cas; earnestly begg'd for one more opportunity to serve his king and country, and make reparation for the injuries he had done; for this he pleaded most earnestly, with tears and sobs which obstructed his words, adding, that he was yet scarce a man, and that it was hard to be thus cut off in his early youth; that the temptation of his necessities had prevailed over him. The merciful and compassionate court, no less than the whole audience, appeared much affected with this distressful representation of his case; yet the court, intent on the administration of justice, did not promise to represent him as an object of mercy, but pray'd heaven to give him Grace to repent, and Faith to believe, for the salvation of his soul; recommending him earnestly to use all proper means charitably provided by this honourable city for that great and necessary end, and then pronounced the awful sentence of death upon him; which he received with little less shock than the stroke of a thunder-bolt. Ye giddy, headstrong youth of every rank, chiefly young mariners, in the vigour of vanity, or vice; who scarce ever think seriously, think on this! represent to yourselves the dreadful scene of judgment and the tremendous stroke of justice, both human, and divine justice. If nothing else can restrain you, when tempted by present pleasures, or imaginary wants, to commit any vice or crime, reflect whither it may lead you; present to yourselves the gloomy horrors that must now have seized and surrounded this young rash, unguarded, and unexperienced sinners, hurried back to a close dark cell; there to feed on his own miseries, and drink his own tears, under the sad apprehensions of suffering an ignominious death, the death of a dog! instead of living the life of a man! instead of doing service, credit, and honour to his country, his family and himself, like a man of virtue and reason, and true religion: and to live under the dismal expectation of this hard lot for many days or weeks, or months; and count each of such days reprieve, a mercy, and the means of mercy; tho' divided and almost distracted between saint and false hopes, and certain unavoidable fears, to breath and tainted air, and converse with more tainted company; to be pent up like a dangerous creature of prey, and pine away inactive for want of that wholesome air and free exercise, to which he was long inured; the mind all the while a prey to itself, to its own guilt, and woe. To have his manly muscles relax'd and chapfallen; and his well-braced nerves unstrung by the stupifying sloth and idleness of a jail: Sloth inevitable, as our jails have been and are at present managed; one only sure anchor of hope left, and that scarce laid hold on as it ought, 'till ready to sink. One source of his misbehaviour seems to be his impatience for preferment, and his restless uneasiness under a disappointment, while his success not keeping pace with his too warm wishes, and eager desires, threw him into distresses, which pushed him on bad measures to relieve them; he expressed a strong sense of this, and a deep sorrow for it all along, through his confinement, and to his last moments sensible, tho' too late, that he ought to have trusted in God, and waited his time. Young men would fain be in a post of command, before they have learned to obey, or at least, before they are taught by a habit and practice to obey their superiors, and command themselves; these are rare accomplishments, and require more exercise than usually falls to a very young man's share. Their friends, tho' more experienced, are teazed and hurried into a compliance with the unfledged ambition of their darling children, their fondling hopes, who being indulged, too often fall (like Phaeton in the fable) from the heighth of their hopes, far below their worst fears. Hc nosse sauls, est adolescentulis. It is to be with'd that a veil could be drawn over the birth, parentage, and connections of this unhappy offender, as the exposing of these was one great aggravation of his sufferings. However, as he himself mentioned them in his defence and apology at the bar, and on other occasions, it may be presumed not contrary to his intention, that some account should be given of them. Let the family that is without sin of shame, cast the first stone. He was born of a genteel and reputable family at Drogheda in Ireland about April 1739, where he had a good and liberal education given him, suited to his parentage. While he was at the Latin School about the 11th year of his age, he took such a strong fancy to go to sea , that all his friends could not dissuade him from it. In order therefore to gratify this desire, he was put to learn navigation, which he took so quick, that in six or seven months he was fit to go aboard with capt. Lamport, to whom he was apprentice about April 1, 1750; who being an expert seaman, and good commander, soon led him into the practice of navigation. With him he used the foreign trade, sometimes to Norway , and sometimes up the Straits , to the coast of Africa , for corn, &c. in all which voyages he behaved himself so well to the captain's approbation, that in the third year of his time, he made him his second mate ; in the fourth prefer'd him to be his chief mate ; and in his fifth year, on the breaking out of the war, 1755, the lad applied to his said master for leave to go and serve his majesty king George; telling him he could make interest with a captain of a ship of war , and believed it would be greatly to his advantage; on which (as his said master sets forth in his certificate) "I readily complied, having a great inclination to serve my king and country". So that it is evident he was no runaway from his apprenticeship, but honourably turn'd over to the king's service; in which also his future behaviour corresponded as to his seamanship, diligence, sobriety, and obedience; as may be fully made appear by the certificates of the several captains and officers he served under, all written prior to his present troubles, and therefore was not calculated by favour or affection to deliver him out of them. One of them, signed A. Gardiner, dated on board the Monmouth, at Sea, the 28th of June, 1757. certifies to the honourable and principal officers, and commissioners of his majesty's navy , that mr. Edward Norman acted as midshipman on board his majesty's ship the Colchester, under his command, from the 2d of June 1755, to the 7th of September following; and being sent in with several vessels, detained by him by order of his present majesty, gave great marks of his good abilities, and always behaved himself with the greatest diligence and sobriety, and in all respects was obedient to command. Another certificate signed by the same, of the same tenour and date, certifies his like good behaviour on board the Ramillies, from September the 8th, 1755, to May the 3d, 1756. And another of the like tenour, certifies his service and good behaviour as midshipman on board the Portland, from June the 25th, 1756, to the date thereof, November the 6th, 1758 in Portsmouth Harbour , signed John Gillis , W. Parkin, Henry Lloyd . Capt. Gardiner having being killed in an engagement with the Foudroyant before this, as mentioned. The Letters writ to him and in his behalf during his consinement, all testify the same thing; and that he was much beloved, and greatly lamented, both by his commanders, officers, shipmates, and other friends. And his own letters written to some of them, on this most unhappy occasion, together with his behaviour, shew an hearty repentance, a proper sense of the comforts of it, and of returning to God in the paths of virtue and truth; which I hope he sincerely did, firmly resolving to walk in them to the end. A few instances of these particulars may suffice. One of his worthy captains wrote thus to him. Rochester, July the 14th, 1759. Mr. Norman, I Received yours, and am very sorry to hear of your misfortune, which would not have happened, had you taken my cordial advice. I have wrote to their lordships, and said every thing I could in your favour, and am in hopes they will get you a pardon; but as it is uncertain, would not have you depend on it, but take this my last advice; as you know what a wicked life you have lived, prepare yourself for death; and though you may lose your life, preserve your soul by a hearty repentance. Consider this misfortune will bring a scandal on your good father and family, may be break your poor old father's heart, and bring his grey hairs with sorrow to the grave. How can you forgive yourself this injury to your poor father, who, to my knowledge, indulged you in every thing to the utmost of his power; nay more than he could spare. For God's sake think and repent, as your life is so much in danger, that I am in fear for it; you have no occasion for a certificate as you desired, I have given you one to their lordships, better than you could ever desire; let me know if you hear any thing from the admiralty, or of a pardon. I am, your Faithful Friend, &c. The writer of this letter was captain of the ship in which he served at St. Cas, and was taken prisoner there, and being since exchang'd, had not yet got a ship. Norman waiting for his being put into commission (the delay of which he said was one occasion of his fall) was put aboard the Royal Ann, a guard-ship at Portsmouth , for that purpose; where he says the officers have little to do but wait on their friends, and receive and pay idle visits; by which he was exposed to expences, and various temptations, which betray'd him into his present sad circumstances. He spoke very greatfully of capt. M -, the kind and paternal advice he often gave him, and the care he took of him; and made honourable mention of his good behaviour as a captain, and the frequent opportunities of divine service which he call'd for and kept up on board the ship he commanded. An example which all must allow to be good, and worthy of imitation; and which Norman acknowledged, had he made a right use of, he would never have fallen under his present misfortune. Extract of another letter. SIR, Royal Anne, at Spitbead , 18 July, 1759. SIR W - B - has order'd me to acquaint you, that as to the pentition you mention to have sent him, he has not receiv'd it; and that he has done you all the service in his power, with the lords of the admiralty. I am sincerely concerned at the melancholy circumstances you have brought yourself under, by your thoughtless and imprudent conduct; and heartily with you a good deliverance out of your unhappy situation; and hope, if you receive his majesty's most gracious pardon, it will make you more circumspect, and a thorough reform in your behaviour for the future. I am, Yours, &c. The same correspondent in another letter says, "Every one of your acquaintance on board were extremely sorry to hear of your unfortunate situation, and would heartily rejoice at your happy clearance from so melancholy a prospect, which we earnestly with for, and in particular. Sir, Yours, &c." On Friday, July the 13th, the day after his conviction, being visited, and seriously applied to, he wept bitterly; lamenting his crime, and his other manifold follies and offences. Being ask'd what could draw him away to commit such a crime; he answered in general, he had forsaken God, and therefore God had given him up to follow his own evil thoughts an purpose to his destruction. He chiefly bewail'd the reproach he had brought on a worthy family, the ill use he had made of the good education they had given him, and the kind and generous allowance continued to him. Having join'd in prayers, which he seem'd to do seriously and devoutly, and attended to a proper exhortation, and the applying of the scriptures of the day to his case, he appear'd much more composed, and acknowledged he received great benefit and comfort thereby: Thus he daily improved under this heavy affliction, so that in a few days he own'd he believed this was the best thing that ever happened to him. In compassion to his circumstances, it was proposed to him be some friend to desire to change his cell for a room somewhat better, as had been allow'd to some convicts; of this he took a day to consider, and then answered with a becoming humility and resignation, "That the cell was fittest for him in his present circumstances, that he neither desired nor deserved a better place at present, for that he could be there more retired for his devotions." Being ask'd whethere he made a good use of his bible and prayer-book, &c. which had been put into his hands, by reading and meditating on the daily psalms and lessons? He answered, he scarce did any thing else; for as he could not sleep well, he waked and watched for the benefit of reading and prayer. On occasion of his being visited one day by three decent looking women, I had some conversation with him; he told me one of them, to whom he had made honest love, came from 'Portsmouth to see him, but that he had now weaned himself from the thoughts and follies of this life, as much as man could do; that on their first coming he had sent them word he could not come out of his cell to wait on them; but that being call'd down to prayers soon after, he could not avoid meeting them. About this time a remarkable affair happened by the application of a young woman, who came to him under the guise and character of his aunt's daughter, whth the following note: Dear Ned. THIS comes from your aunt, who is in a flood of tears conserning you; have come to town on porpouse to do you all the service in my power, have sent this by my daughter your cozen, so desire the keeper to admit us both to you. am your poor disconsolate aunt , Johanna Norman . This supposed or real cousin visited, him now and then for some time, but a hint being whispered in the Pressyard (whether true or false) that she was known to come to others in the prison before him, and the drift of her conversation tending to draw from him what money or accomplices he had, gave him a suspicion all was not real: though the part was so well play'd, that great pains seem'd to be taken, by delivering petitions, &c. in order to save him. Till at length the personated mother of this young woman appearing, and being unable to clear up his doubts, the intercourse, or farce, ended, a month or two since; though he has acknowledged his uncertainty about the whole affair, as he has been abroad, and a stranger to his family from his childhood. While this affair was going on, a reflection occurred, which, whether just or not, is submitted. When a man is once fallen a prey to the delusions of the grand deceiver of mankind, othere deceivers are let loose to work their wiles upon him: attend therefore to the voice of divine wisdom, Matt. xxiv. 4. Take heed that no man deceive you, - a caution now, if ever, most necessary. September 29, the death warrant being sent the preceding night, when the prisoners were visited this morning, poor Norman was found walking in the Press-yard, with a most distressful countenance, and his face bedewed with (not unmanly) tears; on my enquiring how he was, he answered, he was content to submit to the will of God, and was enabled to bear this heavy stroke better than he could expect; own'd he had been buoy'd up with false hopes, which he wished his friends had not given him; however, he hoped it would all turn to his greater advantage; for though this body of his must return to the earth, he hoped his spirit would return to God that gave it. These were his words. He was now reminded that he had been cautioned all along against trusting to the hopes of a respite or pardon, though it was known his friends had earnestly laboured to procure it for him; that now was the trying hour, to prove how he had made use of the time so graciously indulged to him, and whether his repentance was real and unfeigned, or otherwise: he acknowledged that he the more cheerfully submitted to the will of God, in undergoing the execution of his sentence, because he is perswaded He knew what is best for him; that he might, if spared, fall when less prepared than at present; for that it was impossible for any man to answer for himself in his way, and time of life, that he should not relapse and be hardened into a state of impenitence. However, it appeared on this and the following day, that the love of life was still exceeding strong in him, and that he made one more effort to save it, by a petition to a noble lord, who had been before strongly solicited on the same account; in which, when he found little or no hope of success, his grief and anguish again returned upon him so strongly, that he could scarce contain himself, and be composed for the duties of the chapel. Being asked in the stood of grief once more how he came to be guilty of such a fact as that for which he was convicted; he acknowledged he had spent his money, and was reduced to such straits, that he had not so much as would pay the machine to carry him to Portsmouth, had no friend left that would lend him so much, and was upon indifferent terms with his father, so that he could not draw a bill upon him. This surely will be a warning to young men to keep their expences within bounds, and not run themselves into hard and tempting necessity. On Tuesday, October 2, when visited in the morning, the holy communion was administered according to a previous notice; the three convicts received it with some other prisoners; and when visited again in the evening, Norman gave such an account of the inward support and comfort he felt arising and increasing in him, especially in his retirements, from that time, as afforded great satisfaction and joy, and a well grounded hope that he should make a happy change, to which he declared himself resigned and reconciled: for tho' he was fond of life, as it is natural, and had entertained strong hopes of a pardon, and an opportunity of serve his King and country once more; yet he did not lose sight of his main object, nor omit any means of preparing either himself or his fellow prisoners for their great change. This was observable in his care of Lamb, after his conviction; nor was he wanting to convince Innis of the errors of popery, which he professed, though it proved to little purpose. Justice, and the satisfaction due to the public, perhaps require it should be know, Mr. Norman did finally acknowledge the truth of the charges laid against him in the several indictments, tho' sensible he sealed his own death-warrant by such acknowledgment. 2. James Innis was indicted, for that he, on the king's highway , on Ive Whitbread , esq; did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear, and danger of his life, and taking from his person on silver watch, value 31. one gold ring, value 10s. one guinea, and two shillings in money, numbered, his property, August 3. This convict declaring himself immediately after conviction, of a different persuasion from us, which rejects our best intended offices and assistance, sealed up any account, which might be expected of his birth, parentage, education of life. However, it appeared he was about the age of between 20 and 30 years. His father he said was a farrier at Epsom ; he had learned to read, and then served four years as an apprentice at sea ; but ran away from thence, and took up his father's trade of a farrier ; he said he also lived as a servant in several families in London , and had sometimes gone to church. Some time before the fact he was convicted of, he went to Portsmouth with a view to enter himself in the sea service; there he fell in with a farrier, who finding him a workman, offered him 18 l. a year, with diet and lodging, to work for him, which he seemed to accept, on trial; but being of a roving disposition, in a few days set out again for London . On his way to take a place for that purpose, an accident befel him, which he since considered as a bad presage of his impending destiny. Before he got to the coach he fainted away, which so shocked him, that he was almost discouraged from returning: however, despising his fears, and getting the better of them, he ventured back to London , and in a little time after was apprehended, imprisoned, tried and convicted for this fact. The excuse he made for it is considered, by all honest men, rather as an aggravation of his crime, that he was drunk when he did it: for, says he, had I been sober I should never have acted so foolish and unguarded. Being pursued by a barber to an inn at Highgate , where his horse stood at the door, and himself lay drunk, a soldier helped to seize him. The following letter, as it may be the happy means of preventing and saving many rash unthinking creatures from going on the road to certain ruin, will plead its own apology to the writer, and the publick for its appearance in print. Poor Master INNYS! THough the accident by which you and I became acquainted, seems to call for resentment from me; yet the sense of my duty and of your situation, melts me into compassion. I am greatly concerned for you; I wish you were so much concern'd for yourself. I know not whether any thing, but that thorough insensibility which you discover'd when I saw you last, cou'd have induc'd me to give that evidence against you, which may possibly prove fetal to you. But I saw no hope of doing justice to mankind, or even of shewing kindness to yourself, by any other method. It was not likely that my silence would have done it. You are sensible that your escape, after the attack made upon me, was only an encouragement to you to attempt the next proper person you met. And if I, and the other persons concerned, had suppress'd our evidence against you, it is hardly probable that it would have had any other effect than to raise in you and expectation of being able to get off again in the same manner, till you might have been led at last to consider your very pardon barely as a privilege to proceed in your profession. You have now time to consider where that must have ended; you might have met with the vengeance you were used to threaten in the very act of your injustice and violence, and have been hurried in an instant before that Judge, who wants no evidence, with a heart loaded with guilt, and a mouth incapable of begging mercy. If you could have escap'd that vengeance from other hands, you would have been every day, by the increase of your wickedness, pulling down a heavier judgment on your head by your own: and every hour of your life would have added to that weight which you already feel, if you have any feeling, too heavy for you to bear. If you are not yet brought to a sense of your guilt and of your danger, I pray God to give it you. For you may aggravate even the pains of hell, by flattering yourself into a disbelief of them. God forbid that I should pass that dreadful sentence upon you. May he make me instrumental in saving you from destruction! Let us reason together a little. You knew that by the laws of this land, death was the punishment appointed for your crimes. You could not be so ignorant of the short histories of those who had travelled the same road before you, as not to be convinced that it could hardly be possible for you, by an skill or fortune, to elude that punishment long. If you could think of death without fear, had you never a thought of what would become of you after you were dead? Did you fancy that when you should leave this world, you could pass into any other, in which your wickedness would meet with a less certain or less rigorous censure than it had received in this? Could you hope that after you had been judged to be too bad to live amongst men, you could be fit to be admitted into better company in heaven? If you had never read in the bible, if you had never heard in any place of christian worship of evil spirits, and hell and eternal damnation, you could not fail of hearing them too often from the horrid mouths of your reprobate companions. And, if you never thought, did you never fear in earnest that your impious course would lead you down to the chambers of destruction, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth! Did you never in the confusion of your waking or sleeping apprehensions hear that horrible sentence thundered in your ears, Go ye wicked into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels? It has pleased God in mercy to cut you short in the haste you were making towards perdition. Oh! lose not the happy opportunity of reflecting upon your danger and the means of escaping it. An opportunity you never would have been wise enough to have allowed yourself, is now indulg'd to you by a too long forgotten, and too much offended God. Lay hold of it while it offers. Leave not a moment of it unemployed. Consider how you can dwell with everlasting burnings! yet these must be your portion if you die without repenting. Humble yourself, soul and body, before that God whose prisoner you are, and beg of him to teach you how you may avoid his vengeance. If you knew any method of escaping the sen tence you expect in this world, you would not sleep till you had done every thing that you found necessary to clear you at that bar. And can you be less follicitous to be acquitted at a more tremendous judgement seat? Let me shew you what judge you should fear. Fear him who is able and determined to cast both the body and the soul of them who persist in their disobedience into everlasting fire. Him shall you fear! Alas! you have but too sad reason to fear him, who have liv'd in an open contempt of his authority, and in a state of perpetual was against those whom he has commanded you to love as yourself. Would any earthly government doubt about inflicting the severest penalties upon those who despise their jurisdiction, and oppress their subjects? And what should incline you to fancy that God is less jealous of his Majesty, or less careful to protect the privileges of his people, than any worldly power can be! Consider the heinousness and complication of your crime; and embrace the only method which God has been pleas'd to appoint for comprehending you in his act of indemnity. I say, reflect what a wretched life you have led, and try, if it be yet possible, to obtain God's pardon for it. Let me shew you the nature of your crime, and what you must do if you hope to be forgiven for it. Though I am a stranger to any part of your life, except that which has brought you to justice, yet it will not be uncharitable in me to suppose the whole of it to have been very bad indeed, before you could entertain a thought of once committing that crime which was now become so habitual to you, that you could repeat it bare-faced in the sight of the fun. The very form of an indictment in this case supposes, that it was impossible for you to proceed to such an outrange, while you had the fear of God before your eyes. And it is most certain, that no one who has any awe of the great Governor of the world, can go on determinately in the breach of so plain a law of his, as that which says, Thou shalt not steal! Nay, more, Thou shalt not covet any thing which is another's. This law you have notoriously violated. But yours is not a common thest. Conscious of his guilt, and the penalties which pursue it, the inexperienced thief works under cover and in the dark. But you have added impudence to injustice! hardened in your villainy, you steel'd your face with assurance, and despised a mask. To this you added threatnings always, and often violence. If no life be lost, who can answer for the impressions such sudden terrors may make on the minds of children, of women, in some circumstances particularly, and even of men. Think how you would have lik'd it yourself. And though I cannot charge you with the act of murder, I make no scruple to pronounce you guilty of the intention of it. Ask yourself why you were provided with arms, but to excute your menaces in case of resistance or pursuit? what calamities might you have brought upon a family by this means, in the loss of an husband, a father, a friend; and on the unhappy sufferer himself, hurried out of life without mercy, and without preparation. That this happens not more often amongst you, I attribute less to your humanity than your fear; I make no difference between a murtherer, and a robber, who is always ready and resolved to commit a murder, except when he finds it either not necessary, or not convenient: and you have not the least shallow pretence to palliate your guilt. Being a mechanick, you knew how to subsist, being young and healthy you were able to do it; being unmarried, you had no demands of a family to supply. Being never rais'd above the rank in which you were bred, you had not even an imaginary character to support, you could have none of those fashionable necessities which will be supplied at the expence of virtue, and with the hazard of life. As you had no visible reason to impel you to this last act of desperate wickedness, consider what were your secret motives to it: this, I fear, will lead you into scenes of darkness, where no good man will care to follow you. Look back upon them with abhorrence. And now, to-day, if you will hear the voice of your Redeemer, harden not your heart! There is but one way to save you from inconceivable and eternal misery, and admit you into the conditions of the christian covenant, and that is with hearty repentance and true faith to turn unto the Lord. Cry out with the sinking apostle, Help, Lord, or I perish! But there is one necessary part of repentance, without which you can have no hope, and that is, as far as you can, reparation. God wants not your confession, but it may be of use of your country, which you have injur'd. The only imaginable way in which you can shew the reality of your sorrow for the injuries you have done to mankind, is to make a fair and full confession of all those persons, places and practices, which have been in any manner instrumental to carry on your wicked schemes, either by instigating, assisting or concealing them. Without this, all pretence to repentance will only add hypocrisy to your other crimes, and make your damnation unavoidable; for without this, you continue to encourage the wickedness for which you suffer, and even to repeat it, as far as in you lies, after you are laid in the grave. In this necessary part of your duty, let me recommend you to the direction of that vigilant magistrate mr. Fielding. In your religious exercises, which I hope will be constant and devout, the minister appointed to attend persons in your unhappy circumstances, will be your proper help. Abstain from drink and company; and acquaint yourself with God: to whose good sprit I commend you, through the intercession of Christ Jesus our Redeemer. Farwell. Your real friend, and Lover of your soul, Eton College, August 17th, 1759. T- A -. This letter was delivered to Innys in the press-yard, Sept. 29, in my presence; but so cautious or suspicious was he of my being made privy to the contents, that he would not open it while I was there; on which Norman said to him, I dare say it is no more than a letter of good advice, sent to you, and if you please I'll read it to you; the runner who delivered it confirmed this, on which they went apart, and in about a quarter of an hour mr. Norman brought the letter up to me to the chapel-closet, with great commendations of it; saying, It conveyed excellent advice, delivered in a very affecting manner. The reading over this letter led me to reflect, how excellent! how truly divine, must be the principles of that religion, which the writer has the honour to profess and teach; that instead of pursuing the person who robbed, and threatned to put him to death, with those just reproaches and insults which such an outrage deserves, he pursues him with the truest acts of love and friendship, which, if received as intended, must tend to make the very injuries he had offered him, the occasion and means of saving the offender from those miseries, and that fatal perdition, to which they exposed him inevitably every moment he continued under the dreadful guilt of them. But how virulent and strong is the force of bigotry and superstition, which could make the criminal, because bred up in a different persuasion, despise all this advice, and the inestimable charity which conveyed it, merely on account of the hand it came from - which ought to have stamped it with the strongest recommendation, of a for bearing and forgiving charity. This proves Innys's to be a corruption of the best religion, which neither has in itself, nor will receive from others, the genuine fruits of a christian charity. Innys being asked if he would follow the advice given him in the letter, particularly to discover his accomplices, &c. he answered, he had told all he had to say to his own director, who would not divulge it, nor have it cried about the streets. Wretched shifts! poor comforts these! But should not his repentance be as publick (if sincere) as his offence, and the punishment of it? 3. Richard Lamb , was indicted for the wilful murder of William Kendall , August 31. As this prisoner was found guilty on Friday the 14th of September, and immediately received sentence to be executed on Monday the 17th, he was visited the first opportunity of admittance to him, which is scarce practicable 'till the sessions are ended, unless in case of urgent necessity; but has it was whisper'd there was a design to call in a priest of the church of Rome to him, (a most extraordinary attempt on a man in his majesty's guards!) there was no time to be lost. Among the proper exhortations and applications of Scripture, made to him with relation to his crime, the service of the day presented a part of the 16th chapter of St. Matthew, verse the 16th to the 20th, which afforded a proper opportunity to shew him the true meaning of that text, wrested by the church of Rome, on which to build the Pope's infallibility, successorship to St. Peter, and their universal dominion. The fallacy of their claim was put in so clear and plain a light before him, together with the danger of their other doctrines and practices to means souls, that he declared, after service, from his own conviction, and experience, he would have no more to do with them, tho' he had been seduced by them. On this occasion, and afterwards, he open'd himself so freely on this subject, and so firmly withstood the attempts that were made quickly after to recover and pervert him, that there is reason to believe he kept his promise. Of his birth and education, he gave this account; that he was born in Lincolnshire , that he never had any learning nor correction, or instruction in religion; was bred up a miller among his cousins; three of whom being his fellow-'prentices, treated him hardly, which provoked him to enlist for a soldier about eight years since; that his mother died when he was young, and his father camp up to London above twenty years ago, where he has ever since wrought about the wharfs as a coal-heaver; has visited him since his consinement, but could scarce bear the affliction. Believes his friends profess'd to be of the church of England, but rarely attended the service of it. After he was inlisted, his ignorance and youth quickly exposed him to two sorts of dangers; the vices of the soldiery, and the subtle insinuations of popery; both which got some hold of him too suddenly. Of the methods of progress of which, he gave a particular account at different times, in hopes to warn and save other unexperienced and thoughtless sinners out of the same snared. And may it please the Divine Mercy, to make his punishment and these papers useful to that good and necessary purpose. Concerning the fact he was convicted of, he gave this account; that as he was drinking six-penny worth of rum and water at a publick house, in St. John's parish, Westminster , he was attack'd by two men, who dragg'd him out of the house; and one of them, the deceased, challenged him to fight; which he refusing, was very much beaten and bruised about the face, so that his eyes were almost closed with swelling, of which he had the marks still remaining: That in the scuffle, one of the said two men received a stab, of which he has since died; but how this happen'd he could not say, for there was no knife found upon him, tho' search'd twice; nor about the ground where the scuffle was: that he might have gone away after this accident, but would not; and that one of the men who was the chief occasion of the quarrel, was acquitted and dismiss'd. Being ask'd what occasion'd this quarrel; he said it was about a woman which these two men kept company with, and were jealous of him as she was then in his company, and had borne a child by him. This was the account he gave before his trial; after which being again questioned, he declared that Archy Knox (or Noak as called in the trial) a soldier in the third regiment of guards, treated the deceased Kendall with liquor; to come and help to beat him, and so was the beginner of all this mischief: That he knew not how the wound was given, for that he had been drinking with Moll S - th all that afternoon, having got a guinea from a friend, of which he had spent twelve shillings that day; as a farther proof that he knew not what he did, he said he was not sensible these two men Knox, and the deceased Kendall, had been to seek him in the Three Tuns alehouse , and had been turn'd out by the landlady once before they dragg'd him out, and both sell on him to beat him. On this occasion the guilt of murder, and the horrid causes and consequences of it, were laid before him and his fellow prisoners. September the 15th. Being visited again, and urged to a confession of his crimes, he again declared, that as to the fact for which he was to die, he could not say how it happened, because he had been drinking all that day, and was very much fuddled; beside, his rage and passion raised him to a madness; being urged to declare what weapon he used, he declared he knew nothing of it. It was suggested to him, that perhaps in might be the oyster knife, as he was then eating oysters. But this he did not give into; nor indeed was it likely, as he had been fighting with his first after he had eat his oysters; however, he said he had heard while he was in the Gatehouse, that a woman confess'd she had put a knife into his hand in the fray; but this story he rejected, because he thought no woman would confess thus much, as it might bring herself into trouble. He owns that he has been so much given to drunkenness, and other vices, that he now wonders how he was suffered to live, and go on in them so long; and that since his confinement, and trouble, and the instruction he has had, he has been every hour more and more sensible of his wickedness, and that it is his constant employment when alone, to pray for God's mercy to pardon his sins. Being ask'd how he got his money to spend in drinking, whether he worked at any trade or labour, because his pay could not afford it; he freely own'd he did not work at any labour since he was a soldier, but that he had got money from the street-walkers, and women of the town, or passing for their husband, and being useful to them in their horrid way of life; such as getting them credit for lodging, saving them from the watch and roundhouse in their nightly walks, and protecting or rescuing them in their adventures along the streets; and he farther said, that many men in the same corps raised large contributions by such practices. He lamented much his ignorance and want of resolution to resist temptations when he first went for a soldier; for that he was very early drawn into all their vices, by those veterans in wickedness, who make it their common pleasure and employment, to draw all young soldiers in, to be as bad an themselves, and ridicule and despise any that dare be singular and resist their solicitations. The methods used for this, are first to invite and treat them with drink; and when half drunk, lead them first into one scene of vice, and then into another; till they have got fast hold of them, and confirmed them in all their wicked practices, too common, and so well known among them, that they need not be here explained. But one would think it were a care and consideration worthy the commanders and officers best attention and diligence, to prevent the practice of such vices and iniquities among their soldiers, as hazard the loss, or defeat the purposes of them, as men enlisted and supported to guard their king and country, And indeed, instead of a safe-guard, turn them into deserters, spies, traitors, or parricides to both. It is doubtless the duty of every penitent, when converted himself, to strive to convert and save his fellow sinners: and for that end, he declared he was now sensible of the dreadful situation he had long lived in: the danger of being shut out of the kingdom of heaven, and condemned to the torments of hell for ever and ever; and wished all his partners in guilt might be warned by his punishment, to repent, and forsake their errors, left a worse punishment should be their final doom; owned that he had never before now thought of this, nor taken time to consider of it. But now he remembered that in the midst of all his pleasures, though he had plenty of good meat, drink, and money, frequented the publick gardens, playhouses, and the like, he still felt something within, that made him uneasy, and never would let him rest, till stupified and besotted with liquor; and was amazed how he could live so long in that way: but now, that he began to feel a sorrow for his sins, and grace to pray to God for pardon, he was more and more reconciled to death, and as free to suffer as to escape it. This morning I received a letter from Edward Norman , with an earnest and pious request, that considering the desperate situation of the unhappy soldier Richard Lamb , now condemned for murder, and that he cannot read, he might be permitted to assist him by reading to him, and endeavouring to prepare him for the Holy Communion and his approaching death. This on application was granted, and it is hoped to good purpose; for next morning, on enquiry of each of them apart, I was satisfied they had been well employed in devout exercises till eleven at night, and then again arose at midnight, and returned to their reading and devotions. Lamb told me expressly, he had been employ'd in begging of God the forgiveness of his sins, and that he had a lively hope and belief that God wou'd be merciful to him, and forgive him all his sins, filling him with an abhorrence and detestation of all his former wicked courses; and that he wish'd to warn his former companions, and all others, against the danger and dreadful consequences of such courses to his last breath; hoping and praying they might take warning by his sufferings. He also readily consented to kneel down, and pray for a renewed and contrite heart, by heartily repeating the fifty -first psalm, especially from verse 9 to 14; Turn thy face from my sins, and put out all my misdeeds. Make me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right sprit within me. O give me the comfort of thy help again, and stablish me with thy free spirit. Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked: and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Cast me not away from thy presence: and take not thy holy spirit from me. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health, and my tongue shall sing of thy righteousness. The discourse on this occasion was chiefly levelled against the sin of drunkenness, and all its hateful horrid consequences, chiefly the murder now before us. An honourable gentleman who heard the trial, and observed some circumstances that made his case doubtful, interceded for a respite for him, of which notice came the Sunday evening before the morning of execution, being intended to give time till his case and character should be more fully considered. He appeared as composed and unconcerned at this news, when visited next morning, as he seemed undismayed the day before at his expected death; however, he expressed his grateful sense of it, both by a publick acknowledgement in the chapel, and by going on in his work of repentance, through the whole time allowed him till his execution; one means used for his purpose, was putting him into a method of learning to read, in which he laboured with such delight, diligence and success, that he made a progress in a few days, which really pleased and surprized me. As this talent well directed might be a preservative both against his former errors and vices, another was also recommended to him (besides the constant use of spiritual means,) viz. the exercise of some honest labour and industry at his leisure hours, which he promised to put in practice, should his life be spared. He declared he found more pleasure in what little he could read, than in all his former vicious employments. Let those sinners, his companions, and all others whose death-warrant from heaven, and the execution of it, is yet respited, perhaps for a few days, learn from hence to be wife, and improve that respite to the great purpose of obtaining mercy! sure mercy, without end! O! that they would no longer despise the riches of the divine goodness, and for bearance and long suffering; but know that his goodness leads them to repentance; that they would embrace and hold fast all the means of grace, and with these poor convicts watch and pray day and night, before they fall finally, and be lost eternally. For in the supreme court of heaven, who dare say he is not a convict, under sentence of death! And now let me ask the infidel to the immortality of the soul, and the resurrection of the body, &c. whether he can still most absurdly think, that all these dawnings of hope and fear, and every effort and affection of the human spirit, and overcast with endless night? and that the wicked and the righteous, the innocent and criminal, the virtuous and the vicious, the penitent and obdurate, are all confounded in one senseless, undistinguished mass. What then will become of the divine attributes of wisdom, goodness, justice, mercy and truth? Verily there is a reward for the righteous, doubtless there is a God that judgeth the earth. The application for this respite having been made through two different channels, instead of one, produced two respites, the one during his majesty's pleasure, the other for fifteen days, both which were deemed to be superfeded by his being reported and included in death warrant. In this interval, being questioned about his character in his regiment, and his desertion, which, it seems, proved obstacles to his farther respite, or pardon, he explained both in his own way. - That about two years ago, he was for some days on a drinking frolick with six or seven of his fellow soldiers, in the same company, capt. F - 's; in this drunken mood, they all resolved to go to sea, which they did, and he was absent eleven months; but on his return he was pardoned by his commander, and received to his company. He acknowledged that after this, he neglected hi duty several times last summer, (though formerly his character as a private soldier, had been as good as any man's). This neglect he imputed to drinking, idle company, and other vices, which he was led into by the money and other presents given by certain persons, from whom he sometimes had five shillings, sometimes half a guinea, or more at a time. He acknowledged on another occasion, that when he deserted he had money given him by a certain P - t, to bear his charges to Fr-ce; and though no absolutely engagted, was told "he might as "well go thither, where he could live as "well as any where else." Why he did not go, does not appear; but it is said he was put ashore here, all distempered, and sent to an hospital; where the terrors of being tried and shot for desertion, hindering the progress of his cure, he was, by kind intercession, and for good-natured reasons, promised a pardon, and received again to his regiment on his recovery; where instead of reforming, he again neglected his duty. On this occasion proper cautions and earnest dissuasives were again pressed on him to avoid relapsing into the like errors, and vile practices, against all which he declared himself now firmly resolved, expressing great satisfaction and thankfulness in being rescued from the darkness, superstition, and evil practices of popery. 4. John Rise was indicted for stealing one gelding, value seven pounds, the property of John Martin , July the 26th. He was born in the parish of Pagham in Sussex ; about five miles from Chichester , not far from the sea, where he was bred up. His father was a farmer, but died when he was between two and three years old; leaving nine children and a widow, who married again; the rest of the children were put to service, and this being the youngest, sell to the parish for some years, 'till fit to go to some little service; such as driving of cattle , and the like; which he did at Bosham , within three miles of Chichester ; with William and Harry Silverlock ; in whose service he lived about nine years; during which time he married a sawyer's daughter, and his father-in-law taught him to saw, so that he wrought at the sawyer's trade fourteen or fifteen years at different place: first; near chichester with mr. Henry Hounson , three miles from that city, then with mr. John Tinman , cooper and timber merchant at Westbourn in Sussex , six miles from thence; after this, about two years and a half ago, he moved to Isleworth , and worked at the same trade for mr. Giles Polton , and mr. Thomas Polton his brother, both house carpenters . He commonly earned ten shillings a week at this trade. Since Christmas he went to Chichesier four or five times, and all his transactions and dealings abouve horses have happened since that; and all the indictments and charges against him as he says, have arisen from thence. Being press'd to reflect seriously on his guilt, in departing from the laws of God, and putting his trust in his providence in the way of honest industry, he shed tears, and own'd he was deply sensible of his folly and guilt, in thus forsaking the ways of justice and honesty. During this time he was concerned in seven horses, three at once, and four singly; gave one guinea and a half for one, seven guineas for another, three guineas and a half a piece for three other, and two guineas and a half for the other two, bought them all of William Linney of Westbourn in Sussex , who dealt in horses and hogs, and was taken up there and brought to Isleworth ; but that he made his story out so good, that they let him go again; believing this prisoner to be the thief, and that he had confederates, also that he knew more than he really did, and because he would not own to lies, they prosecuted him. An officer, who lost a horse at Brentford, value twenty-five guineas, came to him since his confinement, to learn if he knew any thing of the said horse, by himself or confederates; but he denies that he knew any thing of that or any other horse that he has been examined about since his conviction; and never had any other confederate than the aforesaid William Linney , who he hears is gone aside: he says that he has bought and sold horses for thirty years, but never had the misfortune to but a stolen horse before last Christmas. This seemed to be his manner of talking to cover his guilt: being questioned, therefore, in the most earnest and solemn manner, as a dying man, he declared he would not tell a lie for the whole world; - that he never stole a horse in his life, but only bought stolen horses since Christmas last, without knowing them to be stolen. Being asked, why then the man was not secured who sold him the horses? he answered, that he made a tolerable good story, and so they let him go; but their spight was against himself. Being questioned about his occupation as a smuggler , he own'd he was concern'd in smuggling for about two years and a half before the year 1747-8, but never since; that his part in it was helping to land, conceal and convey away the goods, but did not go to sea. As to the affair at Pool , he said thirty men assembled to recover thirty hundred three quarters of tea, from the king's customhouse at Pool; that they broke open the house and carried off the tea; that as they were going along shore for that purpose, about midnight, they met some fishermen going out in their boats, all of whom were got in except one, whom they seized, and left John Rise to guard him, lest he should alarm the officers and people. They found two watchmen at the custom-house, but they made no resistance; so they gave these three men a guinea for hush-money, after they had loaded their horses with the tea; this was about Michaelmas. On Valentine's day, i. e. in February after, Daniel Chater , a shoe-maker , and one Galley, a customhouse officer, going to seek after the authors of this fact, were murdered: the shoe-maker being hanged on the rail of a well, and the other thrown of his horse and whipt to death. This Rise said that he was ordered by the gang to go two miles and a half to fetch his horse, and so went away to Chichester, where he was when the fact was done; that when he was sent away the agreement among the smugglers was to carry these two to some lonely habitation, and give them a weekly allowance to maintain them, till John Diamond , otherwise Shepherd , then in custody, should be acquitted, as Chater was to be an evidence against him. How far this account agrees with the evidence given by this Rise or Raise on the trials, may be seen by comparing them. On the Morning of EXECUTION. THE two young men, Norman and Lamb, came down from their cells into the Press-yard, clean dressed, and with chearful but composed countenances; each being asked how they were, and how they had passed the night? answered, very well. Norman added, "he hoped this would be "the most joyful day to him that he had "ever seen." Nor was rise too much dejected, but calm and resigned. Having walked a few minutes about the yard, they all three went up to chapel, and joined earnestly in the Litany, and some other proper prayers, together with the Communion service, and devoutly received the holy Sacrament; the administration of which being ended, they continued on their knees at their private devotions for near a quarter of an hour, Mr. Norman reading the Prayers and Thanksgivings to the other two with an audible voice. Being returned from the chapel, their irons were knocked off, and they were bound with cords in order to be put into the cart, and carried to execution, for which purpose they were carried out in two carts, Norman and Lamb in the first, and Innis and Rise in the second cart. Being brought to the place of execution, a new and moveable gallows had been erected for that purpose, to which they were tied up. while this was doing, Mr. Norman addressed himself to the multitude, beseeching them all to take warning by the sad untimely fate of himself and his fellow sufferers, to live ever in the fear of God, and in keeping his commandments; expressing his hearty forrow for all his transgressions of them, and particularly for the crime that brought him to this: to guard them against the like, he earnestly recommended to them to learn, study and meditate on the ten commandments, and not allow themselves in the neglect or transgression of any branch of duty contained under them; that he spoke for his fellow criminals as well as himself, whose sense he delivered for them - that God is not to be mocked, - that he is too holy and just to permit the transgressors of his laws to go wholly unpunished, or ever to enjoy his presence without being perfectly cleansed from their sin: that by the benefit of true repentance and a lively faith, he hoped their punishment would end with this life; for that he had an humble but stedfast hope of pardon and mercy, through the merits of Jesus Christ. he earnestly entreated all those that are in necessity, affliction of distress, to put their whole trust in God, in the use of honest means, and not have recourse to any wicked ways for their relief, as he had foolishly done. For I, says he, in my necessity sled to satan, and he has deceived and betrayed me! had I trusted in God, he would have relieved and delivered me; but I now return to him, and trust in him, that he will deliver me out of this snare, and shew mercy on me for the sake of our blessed Redeemer. Having spoke sometimes to this effect, when ready, they were called upon to join in proper prayers, and in recommending their souls to mercy, in which a part of the surrounding crowds that were near enough to hear, being requested, joined with them, behaving themselves with attention and devotion; several both on foot and in coaches being melted into tears at the sight, and particularly at Mr. Norman's words and behaviour. At a proper interval they were severally asked, whether the confessions they had before made were strictly true? and whether they had any thing to add to them? each answered he had told me nothing but the truth, and had no more to add. At this time Mr. Norman again spoke to the people, exhorting them to live like Christians, and observe that great moral precept of our blessed Saviour, to do to all men as they would be done by; and before they attempted any injury against their neighbour, to ask themselves, how should I like to be thus treated by another? Lamb being also reminded to warn his brother soldiers against the vices and crimes too common amongst them, excused himself because he could not speak to them, but desired it might be done in his name; on which it was mentioned to the soldiers, of whom many surrounded the place, "that he had often lamented his being early drawn away into the vices of drunkenness, lewdness and the like, by the soldiers who were harden'd in such practices, and could not endure to see any young fellow escape them. They were warn'd to avoid such snares, and strive to escape by a timely repentance." Having once more returned to servent prayer, and earnestly recommended their souls to almighty God; we took an affectionate farewell: poor Norman said, "dear sir, God almighty bless you for what you have done for us, I hope to see you again in heaven;" and may the blessing of these that were ready to perish, light on all those likewise who assisted in saving their souls. Amen. This is all the Account given by me, STEPHEN ROE , Ordinary of Newgate . The following introductory discourse to the anatomical lectures at Surgeons hall, on the body of the beforementioned Richard Lamb , executed for murder, was read by Mr. Tate, surgeon, in Feather stone buildings, Halborn, one of the masters of anatomy for the present year, on Thursday October 4. PREVIOUS to my entering on the anatomical part of these lectures, I think it will not be improper, to take some notice of the cause, which has occasioned this present meeting. That cause was MURDER: A crime which a few years past was grown so frequent, that as neither the laws of God nor man, were found sufficient to put a stop to the outrageous passions of malice and revenge, our legislature, therefore, were in hopes, that by inflicting additional punishments before, and even after the death of the malefactor, they might strike a greater terror into the minds of mankind, and thereby at least lessen the number of murders. To attain this end, a speedy execution was ordered after sentence should pass, and till that sentence was executed, the victim of justice should be deprived of every sensual enjoyment, by nothing being allowed for subsistance but bread and water. And it being well known, in how great horror dissection was held by almost all mankind, more especially the lower class, as the most harden'd villains, tho' they braved death, still shuddered at the thoughts of being made an Otomy (as they call it) they very wisely ordained, that every such malefactor, (not hung in chains) should be delivered to the surgeons for dissection. How far their intention (in general) has succeeded, I cannot take upon me to say, but thus far I think it promises success, as I can aver this is but the second subject executed for murder, committed in this large and populous city and county, for upwards of two years. Curiosity more than improvement, has, I am persuaded, drawn the greater part of this audience together: and tho' such as come from mere curiosity, will reap little benefit from the view of the dissected subject, yet that their time may not wholly be thrown away, I would wish them to consider the crime which has occasioned their present assembling in this place: that crime, which death is not looked on as an atonement for, but that every one hereafter guilty of it, may expect to be exposed on that table. Happy would it be, if this publick occasion, this fight of death, may prove a monitor to every individual here, and by them be repeated to their acquaintance (especially those who are prone to wrath) always to have in their eye this table, whenever they find themselves urged by the passions of malice and revenge. Had the poor wretch who now lies there, in that little interval of a few minutes (which made the difference betwixt murder and manslaughter) thought on this table, he had not returned to the attack and slain the man, whom he justly before defended himself against. Let therefore the Anatomical Table in the Surgeons Theatre, be a preacher to all this audience: and should their passions run high, and the voice of reason and religion be forgotten, may this dread table present itself to their view, and restrain the arm, raised to deprive a fellow creature of life, and not that only, but raised to destroy themselves: seeing murder scarce ever escapes its due reward, an ignominious death, and afterwards to be prepared and exhibited again, a publick spectacle, as the present subject now appears. The following was read on Saturday before the last lecture. AS these lectures were not intended solely for the anatomical benefit which might arise from the dissection of the executed criminal, it cannot be thought improper to take a second notice of the other part of the intention of the government, which ought no to pass unheeded. This was to strike a greater terror into the minds of men, not by inhuman tortures on the living subject, as in other countries, but by denying the murderer the privilege of having his bones rest peaceably in the ground, as a common malefactor: but that after he had given a lesson to all who attended, and saw his shameful death, he might still serve to shew them the consequence of giving way to every unruly passion, or to any other motive that might lead them to rob a fellow creature of life. I think few who now look upon that miserable, mangled object before us, can ever forget it. It is for this purpose our doors are opened to the publick, that all may see the exemplary punishment of a murderer, and that it may be impressed on their minds, and be a warning to others to avoid his fate. May those, therefore, who are now present, and see the remains of that unhappy wretch, whose dissected body cries out, Beware of Murder! repeat it to their acquaintance, and tell those who see it not, what must be their destiny, what must be the consequence, of letting their passions deprive them of their reason, and induce them to take away the life of another.

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at TYBURN, on Monday the 23d of July, 1716. Together with the Behaviour of Mr. WILLIAM PAUL , AND JOHN HALL , Esq; Who were Executed at Tyburn for High-Treason, on Friday the 13th instant. AT the General Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday the 4th, Thursday the 5th, Friday the 6th, and Saturday the 7th of July, 1716, Eight Persons, viz Five Men and Three Women, who were Try'd for, and found Guilty of several Capital Crimes, receiv'd Sentence of Death accordingly, and Two others were call'd to their former Judgment. Of all these Ten Malefactors, Five being Repriev'd, viz, the Three Women for their Pregnancy, and Two of the Men by HIS MAJESTY'S Gracious Pardon; Five are now order'd for Execution. While they lay in this dismal State of an approaching shameful Death, which by their heinous Crimes they had brought upon themselves, I constantly visited them twice every Day, either in the Condemn'd Hold, or in the Chapel of Newgate, where I read Prayer and the Word of GOD, which I explain'd to them; endeavouring (by all the proper Arguments I could draw from it) to bring them into a sense of their great Offences, and Repentance and Sorrow for them, with a sincere Desire of leaving off all their evil Ways, reforming their wicked Lives, and rectifying all things that were amiss in Thought, Word, and Deed, by the Power of Divine Grace, which they ought to implore of GOD, whose Mercy was so great towards Sinners, that he shew'd Himself always ready, upon their humble acknowledgment and forsaking of their Sins, to grant them Pardon and Life, yea, Eternal Life and Happiness with Him in Glory. This I daily laid before them. Price Two-pence. And on the Lord's Day the 8th instant, I preach'd to them both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, on part of one of the Psalms for that Morning Service, viz. Psal. 39. 12, & 13. Hear my Prayer, O Lord, and give Ear unto my Cry; Hold not Thy Peace at my Tears: For I am a Stranger with Thee, and a Sojourner, as all my Fathers were. O spare me, that I may recover Strength, before I go hence, and be no more. Which Words, together with their Context, having first explain'd in general, I then in particular laid down, and enlarg'd upon, these Three Propositions, resulting therefrom, viz. I. That all the Sons and Daughters of Men are but Strangers and Travellers upon Earth, as David professes, both with respect to himself, and for all others before him, in these Words of the Text. I am a Stranger with Thee, and a Sojourner, as all my Fathers were. II. That from thence it follows, That as this Life is transitory, and our Abode in this World but of a short Continuance; so we ought (according to the Apostle's Direction) to set our Affection on things above, not on things on the Earth, raising our Thoughts and Desires to that Blessed Life which is to come, Eternal in the Heavens, Col. 3. 2. & 2 Cor. 5. 1. III. & lastly, That the best Way for us to take, in order to our attainment to that glorious Place which we should look upon as our Native Country and Everlasting Abode) is to go mourning all the Day long for our Sins, and make this Life a Life of Prayers and Tears, earnestly imploring GOD's Mercy, Pardon, and Grace, as the Royal Psalmist does express it in Psal. 38. 6. and in the Text, in which he thus calls upon GOD; Hear my Prayer, O Lord, &c. On the Lord's Day, the 15th instant, I preach'd again to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon these Words, taken out of the Epistle appointed for that Day, viz. Rom. 6. 21. What Fruit had ye in those Things whereof ye are now asham'd? For the end of those Things is Death. In my Explanation of which Words, I first observ'd in general what they refer to, and then in particular I shew'd my Auditory the important Truths contain'd therein, which are these; viz. I. That the Sinner can have but little (or rather no real) Profit or Satisfaction from his Sins, though he may be, and often is, so blinded by them, as to fancy that there is Pleasure and Advantage in them. II. That nothing but Shame and Confusion can be reapt from (as being the Fruit naturally produced by) a sinful Life. III. That Death, even Eternal Death and Damnation will be the sad End and woful Portion of every obstinate and unrelenting Sinner. IV. That Men's future Judgment after this Life is certain and inevitable. V. ult. That the Sinner, who shall have neglected to repent sincerely, and in due time, will find that Judgment most dreadful and intolerable. Yesterday being the 22d instant, and the bird and Last Lord's Day they had, I preach'd to them again, both in the Morning and Afternoon, and my Text was, Jer. 5. part of the 3d Verse - Thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; Thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive Correction: They have made their Faces harder than a Rock; they have refused to return. From which Words, first explain'd in general, I shew'd in particular, I. Te great Sin here complain'd of by the Prophet; and that was the Incorrigibleness and Impenitence of the Jews under GOD's Judgments. II. The Cause of all the Evils and Calamities sent upon Men. III. The Expectation of GOD from those he visits with His Judgments. IV. What they must finally look for, that do refuse to receive Correction, and to return: who instead of being soften'd, are rather harden'd, by those Judgments. V. ult. The Aggravation of Sin when it is universal, not only found among the most Ignorant, bnt practis'd also by them who are above that Capacity, and might understand their Duty better. Upon those Heads I discours'd at large, and concluded all my Sermons on this melancholy Occasion, with particular Directions and Admonitions suitable to the Condemn'd; exhorting and urging them (by plain Arguments) to repent, and flee from the Wrath to come. As I taught them in publick, so likewise I did (at sit times) in private: And there it was that I examin'd them (each by himself) and receiv'd from them the respective Accounts concerning their former Lives and present Dispositions, which follow. 1. George Morgan , alias Williams , who had formerly been convicted of a capital Crime; receiv'd Sentence of Death accordingly, and afterwards obtain'd His Majesty's gracious Pardon, which he pleaded at the Old-Baily on the 6th of August, 1715; having neglected to perform the Condition of that Pardon, which was, That he should (within six Months) transport himself out of the King's Dominions in Europe: and having also of late committed some Facts of the same nature with that he was then condemn'd for, the Court call'd him to his former Sentence, and awarded Execution against him; which former Fact was, the stealing of 70 l. in Money, eight Gold Rings, and two Stone ones, out of the House of Mr. David Green , on the 18th of March, 1711/171: He said, he was 23 Years of age, born at a Place call'd Bielton , near Bristol ; and, That he was brought up (and serv'd his Apprentiship) with a Grocer there , and was made Free of that Corporation. He confess'd his Crimes, and the Justice of of his Sentence, and lamented the miserable Condition he had brought himself into, by keeping Company with a vicious Woman and such wicked People, and other ways offending GOD and his Neighbour; for which he could now make no other Amends than beg Pardon, as he heartily did. 2. John Cane , alias , which latter he said was his right Name. He was with the foregoing Morgan pardon'd in August last, being then under Condemnation for breaking the House of Mr. William Stephens , and stealing thence 2 Gawze Handkerchiefs and other Goods, on the 8th of July, 1715: But (like the other) forfeiting his Pardon, by his not Transporting himself within six Months after it, and returning to the commission of new Crimes, he was now order'd for Execution. He said, he was 19 Years of age, born at Bristol : That he went to Sea very young, and was at first a Cabin-Boy , and afterwards a Servant (a sort of Butler) to Caps. Stacy, Commander of the Eastwell Pink. This is the Account he gave of himself, who confess'd the Justice of his Sentence, and begg'd Pardon for all his Sins. 3. Timothy Dunn , condemn'd for being concern'd in the Facts which William White , John Chapman , and Tho. Thurland , were executed for, on the 8th of June last; which Facts were, the assaulting and robbing Mr. John Gough , &c. He said, he was 27 Years of age, born in Ireland , and had liv'd several Years in and about London , where he was for some time a Gentleman's Servant ; afterwards he serv'd several Years in the Lord Inchlquin's Regiment , and being taken ill of a Rheumatism, he obtain'd of the late Queen a Pension of 18 l. 5 s. per ann. which he receiv'd for three Years together from Chelsea-College: That being well again, he listed himself into the first-Regiment of Foot-Guards , in which Service he said he was when apprehended. He would not at first, but did at last, acknowledge he was justly condemn'd; and (upon my putting him in mind of it) he own'd also, That he had formerly receiv'd Sentence of Death, for stealing a Silver Watch from Mr. John Smart , on the 19th of January, 1713/1714; and, That he was Repriev'd on the 14th of April following, and afterwards pardon'd; which Pardon he pleaded at the Old-baily on Saturday the 6th of August, 1715; the Condition whereof was, That he should (within six Months from that time) transport himself out of His Majesty's Dominions in Europe , which he did not, and so met with fresh Temptations from his wicked Companions, that brought him at last to this shameful End. He did not positively deny his being concern'd with the foresaid White, Chapman, and Thurland, in the Murder of Mrs. Knapp, but would not plainly own it; neither would he be persded to make any particular Confession of all his Crimes, he being (us himself dlar'd) one that had been brought up, and desir'd to die, in the Romish Religion. Upon my asking him, Whether he was concern'd in a certain Robbery committed near Hamstead, upon two Servants belonging to Gentlemen, taking from them a Silver Watch, some Money, and 3 Horses, in April last He said, he knew something of it; and, that the Watch was sold to a very honest Gentleman (now in the Country) who was not appriz'd how they came by it. And that's all he wou'd say. 4. William Davis , condemn'd for breaking the House of Mr. Hugh Potter , and stealing thence a Stuff-Gown and other Goods, on the 20th of June last. He said, he was 26 Years of age, born in the Parish of St. James, Westminster ; That his right Name's was Walter Canteell and never went by any other Name: That he had us'd the Sea (on and off) about 18 years: That his Father design'd him for a Tradesman, and to that end bound him Apprentice to an Upholsterer in the Pell-mell ; but he did not continue long with him. He own'd he had been very extravagant, and very much addicted (among other the Sins of his Youth) to the keeping. Company with lewd and dissolute Women, which was so great a Grief, to his Mother (when alive) that she caus'd him to be kept in Prison for sometime, to try whether such a Confinement could break him off and reform him; but it did not. He at first deny'd the Fact his now stood condemn'd for; but afterwards own'd it, and begg'd Pardon for it, and other Sins he ever committed. Being (for the most part of the time he lay under this Condemnation) very ill of a Fever, and weak, he was not very fit, to be much spake to, and less to give any Answer to what Questions were ask'd him. Luke Pritchard , condemn'd for assaulting Mr. William Smith on the Highway, and (with the Assistance of another Person) taking from him a piece of Bacon of six pound weight, and 2 s. 6 d. value, on the 28th of May last. He said, he was about 33 Years of age, born at Redrith , had been bound to and serv'd, part of his Apprentiship with a Waterman , plying below Bridge, and thence went to Sea , where he serv'd for the space of about 18 Years on board several Men of War, and Merchantmen. He would not own the Fact he was condemn'd for; but declar'd he had been a great Sinner, and pray'd God be merciful unto his Soul. This Day they were carry'd from Newgate (in two Carts) to the usual Place of Execution, where I attended them for the last time; and after having discharg'd my last Duty to their departing Souls, by Exhortations, Prayers, Singing of Penitential Psalms, making them rehearse the Apostles-Creed, and finally recommending them to GOD's unbounded Mercy, I left them to their private Devotions, for which they had some time allotted them. They warn'd the People to avoid such a shameful Death, by living a better Life than they had done. After this their Faces being cover'd, and then the Cart drawing away, they were turn'd off; each of them crying unto GOD in these and the like Ejaculations: Lord, have Mercy upon me! Christ, have Mercy upon me! Lord, save me! Lord, receive me! &c. I find an Account was expected from me concerning the Behaviour of Mr. William Paul , and John Hall , Esq; who were Executed at Tyburn for High-Treason, on Friday the 15th instant, about whom many Questions are daily ask'd me; These are to satisfy all whom it may concern, That a those Persons did all the while (under their Confinement) decline the giving me any Opportunity of discoursing them, and were unwilling to receive those wholesome Admonitions I offer'd them; so I had not so much to say of them, as might be worth the writing a Paper for them done, and publishing it by itself; and therefore thought it proper to defer it to their Time and Place, to impart (in a few Words) what I observ'd concerning them. MR. Paul, a Clergyman , and of late a Member of the onuring Church, otherwise the True k Donuring Church of England (to use his and Mr. Hall's own Expressions) would never enter into the Verge of Arguing concerning his mistaken Principles; for when I would shew him how contrary his Actions had been to those plain Precepts which we have in Rom. 13. 1. Tit. 3.1. 1 Pet. 2. 13, &c. all the Answer he gave me to this, was, That I took those Texts in one sense, and he in another: But indeed, it seems by his disloyal Practices he was as far from having a right Understanding of them, us unwilling to be better inform'd. When he and Mr. Hall were carry'd to Tyburn, as soon as they were taken out of the Sledge into the Cart, they desir'd to have a Minister of their own Communion (as they call'd it) to pray with them, which was granted, and accordingly such a Minister (whoever he was, or whence he came, I know not) stept into the Cart, and pray'd by them a considerable time, and then suddenly went off. No sooner had he made his Exit, but Mr. Paul began to read his Speech; wherein us he was reflecting (most unworthily) on the late happy Revolution, and the Glorious Instruments of it, sparing neither Crown'd Heads, nor the Bishops and Ministers that were legally Consecrated and Ordain'd since that Revolution, nor any others that had taken an Oath to it; the said Mr.Paul going on at that rate, he was desir'd to forbear such unbecoming Expressions, not fit to be heard: Upon this he stopt; and he and Mr. Hall deliver'd, each of 'em, a Paper to the Sheriff. This done, I went up to pray by them; but Mr. Paul being then on his Knees reading a Prayer in writing ther in his own or another's Hand I can't tell) I would not disturb go on in his reading. When he had done, and was got up, both to him and Mr. Hall, telling them, that I was com their Souls, which I heartily recommended to GOD that He would be pleas'd to enlighten their dark Mi deluded Hearts, that they might acknowledg the Tru and ask Pardon of Him (our Good and Gracious GOD offended, and likewise of the King and these Nations, their Party, had so much disturb'd. And here I advis'd People to be Loyal and truly Religious, taking care not in Rebellion and unsound Principles, lest they should be b ful and untimely Death, as themselves were now come to omplying with those my Admonitions, they still persisted tenacr Way, endeavouring to justifie their Actions to the Standers-by, who seem'd to be so far from liking, that they shew'd a great Abhorrence of, their wicked Practices and scandalous Speeches. I did what I could to take off their Thoughts from these, and turn them to better Objects, offering to pray with them; but they were not very desirous I should; neither would they kneel at my Prayers, as they did at their Nonjuring Minister's. Upon which I told them, that since they were unwilling to kneel down with me, I would stay till they were ty'd up; which I did, and then pray'd. When I had begun to pray, I perceiv'd that Mr. Paul was affected, and would fain then have kneel'd, but a Person standing by him, told him he could not. As for Mr. Hall, he would not at all join in Prayer with me, but all the while turn'd his Back upon me; a Thing which no Protestant ever did before off such an Occasion. This oblig'd me (after I had done praying) to tell him, Mr Hall, methinks you might, have been more serious, and more civil: What hurt do to you, in imploring God's Mercy to your said? One would think you might very well have join'd with me herein, &c. Having said this (to which he made no Reply) and given them both some further Admonitions, and begg'd of GOD, of His infinite Goodness, through CHRIST, to convert and save them, I left 'em to their Recollection and private Devotion. Then the Cart drawing away, and they being turn'd off, the People gave a mighty Shout, and with loud Acclamations said, GOD Save KING GEORGE. To which I say, Amen. This is all the Account here to be given of those Malefactors, by me, PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary of Newgate . Monday, July 23. 1716. ADVERTISEMENTS. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were Executed at TYBURN, On FRIDAY the 21st of December. BEING THE FIRST EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir JOHN SALTER , Knt . Number I. For the said Year. LONDON : Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M,DCC,XXXIX. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-delivery of Newgate, held (before the Rt. Hon . Micajah Perry , Esq ; Lord Mayor of the City of London ; the Rt. Hon. Lord Chief Justice Willes, Mr. Baron Thompson, Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London, and Others his Majesty's Justices for the City of London, and Justices of Jail-delivery of Newgate, for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 6th, 7th and 8th of September, 1739. Four Men, viz. Edward Goynes , John Albin , William Cardell , John Maw , alias Morris , and one Woman, viz. Elizabeth Harwood , were by the Jury found guilty of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. As also, At the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-delivery of Newgate, held (before the Rt. Hon . Micajah Perry , Esq ; Lord May or of the City of London , the Rt. Hon. Lord Chief Justice Lee, Mr. Justice Denton, Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London, and Others his Majesties Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London, and Justices of Jail-delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 17th, 18th and 19th of October, 1739. One Man, viz. Thomas Hanning , was by the Jury convicted of a capital Crime, and received Sentence of Death. Likewise. At the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-delivery of Newgate, held before the Rt. Hon. Sir John Salter , Knt . Lord Mayor of the City of London , the Right Hon. Lord Chief Justice Willes, Mr. Baron Carter, Mr. Justice Probyn, John Strange , Esq ; Recorder of the City of London , Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the said City, and Others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the City of London, and Justices of Jail-delivery of Newgate, held for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 10th of December, 1739, and in the Thirteenth Year of his Majesty's Reign. Seven Men, viz. William Barkwith , James Shields , Charles Spinnell , Thomas Dent , Joseph Eades , Loghlin Reynels and Richard Turner , and one Woman, viz. Susannah Broom , were by the Jury found guilty of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. While under Sentence, they were instructed in the Knowledge of their Saviour Christ, and had such Admonitions given them, as were suitable to their respective Circumstances. Susannah Broom , Edward Goynes , and Eliz. Harwood , having been convicted of Murder, I endeavour'd to make them throughly sensible of their heinous Crimes, and inform'd them, that their Offences were irrepairable, and all their Tears, all their Sorrow and Contrition, could not make any Amends for the Facts they had committed; nor was it in their Power to recall or restore those Lives, they had wickedly destroy'd in defiance of the Almighty God, who so solemnly and awfully has declar'd Himself to be the Lord of Life and Death, who alone kills, and makes alive. And the heinousness of their Sin was represented to them, that they had destroyed the Image of God, and as every Sin deserves God's Wrath and Curse both in this Life, and that which is to come, so undoubtedly they richly deserved to be destroyed for ever, having done what in them lies to destroy the sacred Image of God fixed upon Man; and here I took Occasion to represent to them, that their Offences were particularly aggravated, by their having unnaturally destroyed the Lives of those, whom Nature, Reason and Religion, call'd on them to cherish, support and defend. Having thus endeavour'd to awaken in their Minds a deep Sense of their Guilt, they were advised sincerely to repent, not only of this Crime, but of all those Passions, and sinful Perturbations of Soul, which had urg'd them on the Commission of their Crimes. I urged them to call upon God for Pardon, and humbly to plead the Blood of Jesus, which speaks better Things than that of Abel. The others having been Thieves and Robbers, the heinous Nature of those Sins was represented to them, and they were instructed in the Obligations they were under from their baptismal Vows and Engagements, which they had broken in innumerable Instances, through the whole Course of their Lives; wherefore, since our blessed Saviour had, out of his infinite Goodness, before he left this World, instituted another Sacrament, wherein we solemnly renew our baptismal Vows. I instructed them in the Nature of this Sacrament, in which Christ's Love is communicated to true believers, and all the Blessing of the new Covenant are ensured and sealed over to all the faithful Followers and Disciples of the Holy Jesus, and they were directed how to prepare and dispose themselves for this holy Ordinance. When these and many other Instructions were given, all of them behaved decently, came regularly to Chapel, com plyed with Prayers devoutly, and were attentive for Exhortations and Instructions. John Albin was sick for some Time, but always attended publick Worship when able, behav'd quietly, profest Penitence, and was sorry for his ill-spent Life. William Cardell and John Maw , alias Morris , read well and were regular in their Responses, and attentive to Prayers and Exhortations. Edward Goynes , was very illiterate, and very ignorant, and had been careless of Religion; but behav'd decently in publick. Elizabeth Harwood , always wept (being very sick) and lamenting her hard Fate; these two last named, were miserably poor and naked. Though Albin had had a good Education, yet he was grosly ignorant, and declared he could not read. Susannah Broom appeared an illiterate, obstinate, ill-natur'd Creature. William Barkwith , behaved decently and Christianly. Spinnell, Shields and Dent, seem'd penitent. Joseph Eades , behav'd quietly, but was an ignorant Creature. Loghlin Reynels , tho' an Irish Papist , yet attended in Chappel, and was decent in his Carriage. Richard Turner , appear'd to be sensible of his Crime; and all of them behav'd very peaceably and quietly, and much better than many in their miserable Circumstances have done, particularly Thomas Hanning , whose Deportment on all Occasions was very decent and regular. Upon Thursday the 13th of December, Report was made to his Majesty in Council of the fourteen Malefactors lying under Sentence of Death in the Cells of Newgate, when William Cardell , for assaulting Phillis Grindall , in a certain publick Street, and common Highway, in the Parish of St. Butolph, Aldgate , putting her in Fear, &c. and taking four Holland Shirts, value 40 s. three Callicoe Shirts, value 7 s. 6 d. five Linnen Aprons, value 30 s. and a Dimmity Petticoat, value 7 s. 6 d. the Goods of Mary Chaplin , from the Person of the said Grindall, Aug 15, and Loghlin Reynels , for enlisting Richard Moore , and Arthur Jackson in the French King's Service, contrary to the Statute of the 9th of his present Majesty, receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve, the other twelve, viz. John Albin , Edward Goynes , Elizabeth Harwood , John Maw , alias Morris , Tho. Hanning , Susannah Broom , William Barkwith , James Shields , Charles Spinnell , Tho. Dent , Joseph Eades , and Richard Turner , were order'd for Execution. Edward Goynes , alias Joynes , of Stepney , was indicted, for that he not having God before his Eyes, &c. on the 15th of July, in, and upon Mary his Wife , did make an Assault, and with both his Hands, her upon the Throat, feloniously, maliciously, and of his Malice a-forethought, did squeeze and press, giving her, by squeezing and pressing as aforesaid, a mortal Bruise, of which mortal Bruise, from the 15th to the 20th of July she languished, and languishing lived, and then died. He was a second Time charged, by Virtue of the Coroner's Inquest, for the Murder of his said Wife. 1. Edward Goynes , alias Joynes , 47 Years of Age, born in Thames-Street , of honest Parents, who gave him an Education suitable to their Circumstances; but the little Learning they had given him when young was soon lost. When he was of Age he was put Apprentice to a Gardiner in Shadwell Parish, and serv'd his Time honestly, afterwards he maintain'd himself by his Business for some Time, and married a Wife, by whom he had some Children, who are all dead, and with whom he liv'd a great many Years, about Shadwell , Poplar , and Stepney , in the Station of a Journeyman Gardiner. He liv'd indifferently well with his Wife and Family for some Years, but being inclined to Drink and bad Company, and his Wife being no Oeconomist, frequent Uneasinesses arose between them, and she gave hersel up to Drinking, which occasion'd him still to become a worse Husband than before; at last this Woman who was his first Wife died, and left him a Widower, in which State he did not continue long, but got acquainted with a Widow who sold Greens, and kept a little Shop in the Neighbourhood: After they had liv'd above a Year together privately, she importun'd him to marry her, which after many Denials he consented to, and they liv'd together three Years a miserable Life, being always at Variance, tho' both of them wanted for nothing, being in a good Way of Business. As for the Murder of his Wife for which he died, he could not deny the Fact, but said his Daughter-in-law had not given an exact Account of it: He own'd he had beat and abus'd his Wife in a most unmerciful manner, because she reproved him for neglecting his Business, and for his extravagant drinking and idling away his Time in bad Company. After all the reiterated cruel Treatment she received, upon Sunday the 15th of July last, he gave her the finishing Stroke, for then being drinking in an Ale-house opposite to theirs, the Wife sent her Daughter Mary Spalding , to another Ale-house for a Pot of Beer, which he observing, run after the Girl with the Beer, and in a violent Passion beat the Pot out of his Wife's Hand, and twisted and wrench'd her left Arm which had been broke a little before, and with his other Hand he dash'd her against the Brick Wall, and squeezed her Throat in such a violent manner, that she could never after swallow any Thing, not even a Tea Spoonful of any Liquid, and this was the immediate Occasion of her Death; tho' she was found bruised in several Parts of her Body, especially on the Back, Breast, Sides, &c. and (as the Girl says) he often struck her in the Face with his Hat till the Blood gush'd out of her Eyes, and she was almost blinded. Mary Spalding the Daughter, was the only Eye Witness of this Murther, tho' other ways the circumstantial Evidence concurring, made the Proof abundantly clearer. He only alledged, he beat down the Pot of Beer, but did not press her Throat, nor dash her Head against the Wall, yet this he asserted but faintly, being desirous to make some Excuse for himself. In short, the whole Time they were marry'd, was nothing but a continued Series of Barbarity. He was a profane, wicked, irreligious, ignorant Creature, having never been within a Church since he was a Boy, pretending for an Excuse, that he wrought in the Garden on Sundays, to prepare for the Market on Monday Morning; I reproved him for his scandalous and wicked Life, exhorting him to Repentance. He behaved quietly, attended constantly in Chapel, but was miserably poor and naked: He liv'd 23 Years with his first Wife, and with this last (whom he murthered) but about two Years, of, whom he said, that she was many Years older than he, tho' too good for him. He wept often in his Cell when alone by himself, and hoped to obtain Mercy of God through Christ. Elizabeth Harwood of Isleworth , was indicted, that being with Child of a Male Child, which she brought forth secretly and alive, and which, by the Laws of this Kingdom, was a Bastard, and she not having the Fear of God before her Eyes, when the said Child was born, on the said Bastard Child she with both her Hands did feloniously make an Assault, and the said Child into the Powder-Mills River did cast and throw, by Reason of which throwing, &c. the said Child was suffocated and drown'd of which it instantly died July 10. She was likewise charged by Virtue of the Coroner's Inquest for the said Murder. 2. Elizabeth Harwood , 32 Years of Age, was born of honest, mean Parents, in the City of Gloucester , and had little or no Education. When she was of Age her Father (who was a Gardiner) took her to assist him in his Business, and she liv'd in the Country where she was born tills about five or six Years ago, then she came up to London , and being a strong, robust Woman, she got Work in Gardens about the Town, not understanding Women's Work, having been constantly employ'd in Gardening and Hay-making about Richmond , Twickenham , and other Villages near London, and never came to Town but to sell Fruits or Greens. The Father of the murder'd Child, (as she said) was one Gadd a Gardiner in St. Giles's in the Fields , with whom she contracted an intimate Familiarity, pretending at first, that they were marry'd, tho' afterwards she own'd there was no Marriage, but that for some Years they lived in a very cri minal, irregular Way, she having had another Child by him before that which was lately murder'd, the Account she gave of the Fact was as follows; on July the 10th, being at Richmond to see for Work, her Travel came upon her, when she had no Money nor Lodging, but calling for Help of Women, the Beadle carry'd her over the Thames to Twickenham , where she got no Help, but was left in a Field, and there she was deliver'd of a Child in the Night time, no Body being present but John Gadd the Father, who took away the Child before she saw it, and she never met Gadd again; notwithstanding this Story, she acknowledged to the Midwife, and others who came to visit her, that the Child was born alive, and she dropt it in the Powder-Mills River , where it was found; so that her own Mouth contradicted this plausible Story. She behaved well under her Misfortunes, attended constantly in Chapel, complied with the Worship, and was attentive to Instructions. She blamed the Man who passed for her Husband, for all the Misfortunes which befell her, often calling him a very wicked Fellow, and the Cause of her Destruction, he never having given her any Thing to supply her Necessities, tho' she spent all she got in his Company. She cried and lamented much under her Calamity, and seemed penitent; she was a hard working Woman, but inclined too much to the Company of Men, she was miserably poor and naked, and endured very great Hardships. She declared that she believed in Christ our only Saviour, repented of her Sins, and freely forgave all Men. Susannah Broom , of St. Paul Shadwell , was indicted, for that she not having God before her Eyes, &c. on the 11th of Sept. in and upon John Broom her Husband, feloniously and traitorously did make an Assault, and with a certain Knife made of Iron and Steel, value 1 d. which she the said Susannah had and held in her Right Hand, him the said John, in and upon the inside of the Calf of the Right Leg, did strike, stab and thrust, giving him a mortal Wound of the length of 4 Inches, and the depth of 2 Inches, of which mortal Wound he instantly died. She was a second Time indicted by Virtue of the Coroner's Inquest for the said Murder. 3. Susannah Broom , 67 Years of Age, born in Oxfordshire , of honest, mean Parents, who gave her little or no Education; while she was young she lived in the Country with her Parents; and Relations, and was employed in Country Business : At the Age of 17 or 18 she came to London , and after she had been in Service for some Time, she marry'd one Broom, who was employed about Rag-Fair , and in buying and selling old Things about the Streets ; in this Way they maintained themselves, and when she had not better Employ, she went out a Chairing , thus by one Means or other they earn'd their Bread, and wanted for nothing. They were married above 40 Years, and had had one Son and six Daughters, one of whom lived till she was 23 Years of Age, but died some few Years ago, so they had the good Fortune to depart this Life before they saw the miserable Catastrophe that befell their Father's Family. The Witnesses swore, that he was a peaceable, good natured Man, but that she was a most passionate, furious Woman, and constantly abused her Husband, tho' he was so meek and inoffensive, her Neighbours pity'd the Condition of the Man, and often reproached her for her Barbarity, when she turn'd him out of Doors in the Night, and oblig'd him to seek for a Lodging, any where but in his own House. The Night he was murder'd, he sought for shelter in a Room where another Man was a Bed, but she obliged him to leave it and come back to the Stage on which the horrid Action was to be perform'd; his Cries were heard by the Neighbours, for God's Sake, for Christ's Sake, do not murder me, Broom, Broom, do not murder me, for God's Sake, for Christ's Sake: They heard the Expressions, but as they had been often alarmed with such Noises, did not think any uncommon Mischief would ensue; but in the Morning (after she had been seen to go out of the House bloody) the Man was found dead, and the Room in which he lay, like a Slaughter-House, the Floor being covered with Blood, and in one of his Legs the great crural Artery was divided, and the rest of his Body was full of Marks of her devilish Rage and Fury, as the Surgeon who visited the Body declared. After the Murther, she fled to Burford in Oxfordshire , where a Sister of hers keeps an Inn, and she staid there for three or four Months; but a young Man, who lives at London, and had heard of the Murder, accidentally being there, and seeing her about her Sister's House, took her up, and had her before a Justice, who committed her to Oxford Goal , 'till by a Habeas Corpus she was brought to London , and sent to Newgate . She was grosly ignorant of Religion, having been a profane, wicked Person, and she was altogether Sullen and Obstinate. It is remarkable, that after she had kill'd him, she washed his Wounds clean, took off his bloody Shirt, put on his Coat, Breeches, and Night-Cap, &c. laid him down upon the Bed, with some of the Blankets to cover him; in which Condition he was found at nine or ten o'Clock next Morning; when a Man and some others of the Neighbourhood first saw him. She was often Sick, as she pretended, when I visited her in private; but this I take to proceed from an Aversion she had to be spoke to, on Account of her Crime. John Maw , alias Morris , was indicted for assaulting William Russel , on the King's Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Chest of Drawers, value 3 s seven Linnen Shifts, value 35 s. two Silk Gowns, value 20 s. ten Linnen Caps, value 10 s. a Holland Apron, value 4 s. three Cambrick Aprons, value 50 s. one Cambrick ditto, lac'd, value 40 s. a Velvet Hood, value 5 s. a Sattin Mantelet, value 5 s. four Fans, value 4 s. a Pair of Silk Shoes, value 5 s. a Pair of Leather Ditto, value 2 s. a Dimmitty Pettycoat, value 3 s. a Flannel ditto, value 2 s. two Necklaces, value 2 s. 6 d. a Cambrick Handkerchief, value 12 d. two Pair of Holland Stock-Sleeves, value 1 s. and many other Things, value 41 s. 6 d. the Goods of Sarah Atwater , Spinster . And a Cloth Coat, val. 5 s. and a Linnen Shirt, value 2 s. the Goods of William Styles , July 5. 4. He was 30 Years of Age, born of reputable Parents at Gainsborough , in Lincolnshire , and had a good Education. When he was at Age, he served his Apprenticeship to a Linnen-draper in the said Place of his Nativity honestly, and when out off his Time, he served his Master and several others, both at Gainsborough and at London , and none of them blamed him for his ill Conduct or Dishonesty. His Misfortune was, that he fell into ill Company, both of Men and Women, who put him to extravagant Charges, and this put him upon unlawful Courses, and brought him speedily to a disgraceful End. While he was destitute of Business, he listed himself in the second Regiment of Foot-Guards , where he served some Years, and behaved well in this Station while he continued sober; but falling in with vicious Company of his own Profession, some of them (when their Money was spent) agreed to go out and raise Contributions on the Highway; and now they began to practice upon the Road, and in all their Expeditions, Maw always was the most active and daring. In one attack, he was shot in the Left Side of his Mouth, and the Ball broke his Jaw-bone to pieces, some of which Pieces he gave to his Intimates in Newgate while under Sentence; this Wound greatly deformed his Mouth and Face, and he used to hide it with his Handkerchief, and a little before the Robbery for which he died, he was obliged to abscond and keep his Bed for six or eight Weeks, in order to get himself cured; but he was no sooner recovered, than he went out with his Companions again on the Highway, never desisting, till he was taken up for robbing the Reading Waggon, July 5, for which Fact he suffered. Had he apply'd to Business, as he Writ and cast Accompts well, he could not have fail'd to meet with Encouragement; but his Delight was in vicious Company, and this prov'd his Ruin: He own'd the Robbery for which he suffer'd, and that he had disposed of the Goods as was sworn against him. His Mother-in-law who disposed of the stolen Goods was in Newgate for the same Crime, but she died before her Trial came on, and his Wife died before he was taken up. He was a very wicked Man, and a notorious highway Robber; but he behaved well under his Misfortune, and profest a deep Penitence. He believed in Christ, repented of his Sins, and died in Peace with all Men. John Albin , was indicted for assaulting Ann Price and Hannah Prior , in a certain Field, and open Place near the King's Highway, putting them in Fear, and taking a Gold Ring, value 18 s. and 17 s. in Money, the Property of John Price , from the Person of Ann his Wife ; and a Brass Ring, value an Half-penny, and 2 s. 6 d. in Money, the Property of Thomas Prior , from the Person of Hannah his Wife , May 21. 5. He was 23 Years of Age, born of honest Parents near London , who gave him good Education; but he had forgot what he had learn'd, and could scarce read. He was put Apprentice to a Rolling-Press Printer , in Salisbury Court , where he continued for sometime, and then run away from his Master and got into bad Company; his Father took him Home, in order to break him of his wicked Companions; and while he was at his Father's, he learnt him (as he said) his Business, which was that of a Painter and Engraver of Birds, Fish, &c. He was of a very perverse Disposition, and disobedient to his Parents. I reproved him for the disrespect he shew'd his Father, but he told me, his Father was offended because he did something of the Business in Town by himself; but the Matter of Fact was, that he had stole above two hundred of his Father's Copper-plates, Books of Draughts, which he sold about the Town for what he could get. He was once before taken up and try'd for a Felony, but had the good Fortune to be acquitted: He was married to a Woman some Years older than himself, who waited on him under Sentence of Death; the Father called her a wicked Woman, and reproach'd her with being one of the chief Causes of his Misfortunes. He at first, deny'd the Fact he dy'd for, but afterwards confess'd the Robbery with some little variation from the Account the Witnesses gave of it: He was so wicked as to endeavour to ruin his Father in his Way of Business, who is an ingenious, industrious old Man, but most unfortunate in profligate Children. Upon the Monday the 12th of November, he was very unruly, curst and swore prodigiously, and threaten'd to murder some of the Keepers, for which his Irons were doubled; but upon his repentance and submission, the double Iron was taken off. Before his Execution, he profest a deep Penitence, and hoped to die a good Christian. He acknowledg'd that he was a very profligate, debauched Youth, and suffered deservedly. James Shields , Charles Spinnel , and Thomas Dent , of Paddington , were indicted for assaulting Joseph Read and Elizabeth , his Wife , on the King's Highway, putting them in Fear, &c. and taking from Joseph, a fore-quarter of Mutton, value 18 d. and twenty Shillings in Money, and four Shillings in Money from Elizabeth, the Goods and Money of the said Joseph, November 18. They were a second Time indicted for assaulting James Marlow , and Mary Marlow , Widow , putting them in Fear, and taking from the Person of James, 18 d. and 18 d, from the Person of Mary, November 18. 6. James Shields , 28 Years of Age, of honest, mean Parents near London ; his Father dy'd and left him young, and he had such Education as his Mother, a poor Widow, and Spinnell, his Father-in-law (who was executed with him) could give him. He was not put out Apprentice, but Spinnell, who was a Sawyer , when Shields was able to work, took him out with him, and learn'd him to saw Timber, which was all the Business he followed. And he, Spinnell and Dent, commonly work'd all three together, and the Master who had employed them coming to visit them under Sentence (which he did several Times) told me, he had employed Spinnel many Years, and never had found nor heard of any Dishonesty in him, though he had frequently entrusted him both in paying and receiving considerable Sums of Money, and the like Character he gave of the other two, Shields and Dent. Shields married Dent's Sister, by whom there are two Children alive; she waited on them while under Sentence, and advised them all she could: Shields confest two other Robberies, he (with Dent) had committed, a short Time before this for which they died; and these he said, were upon Country People going home from Clare-Market, about one o'Clock in the Morning; and that these two Times, they got abont 4 l. alledging, that in the other Part of his Life, he was honest and wrong'd no body. He seem'd to be a quiet young Man, but own'd he was inclin'd too much to drinking and evil Company, which brought him to destruction: He behaved well, appear'd penitent, and acknowledged the Justice of his Sentence. He was sick for some Time, and when I visited him, he seemed to be humbled for his Sin and Guilt. He declared that he hoped in the Mercy of God, thro' Christ, repented of his Sins, and was in Peace with all the World. 7. Charles Spinnell , 61 Years of Age, of honest Parents in Berkshire ; he lived as a Labourer in the Country for some Years, retaining a good Character, after which, he listed himself in the third Regiment of Guards, and serv'd in it above twenty Years, and had been in an Expedition in Italy , in the Time of King George I. but getting a Discharge from the Regiment, he came to London , and followed the Business of a Sawyer : About twenty Years ago, he married James Shields 's Mother, and taught his Son-in-Law his own Trade, and they generally work'd together: He said he never was concerned with any Gangs of Thieves or Robbers, the only Persons he had to do with in these Affairs, being James Shields his Son-in-Law, and Thomas Dent , Brother-in-Law to Shields, who died with him for the same two Robberies, which were the only two Facts (he said) of that Kind he ever had committed; this he declared upon the Words of a dying Man; and as both Shields and Dent solemnly protested to me they believ'd it to be true. The Robberies he committed upon Joseph Read , and Elizabeth his Wife , and upon James Marlow , and Mary Marlow Widow , November 18, in Company with Shields and Dent, near Paddington , he confest, and that they swore and threaten'd them very rudely, yet did them no harm, after they had delivered to them what little Money they had, only he alledg'd they got not so much Money as was sworn. After they had committed the Robberies they were closely pursued, the Women crying out, and a Man upon the Road over heard them, and called for Help at Paddington, upon which Spinnel and Shields were immediately taken, and Dent, who in the Hurry and Darkness of the Night had made his Escape, but was soon after taken, by the Information of his own Sister (Shield's Wife) in a Cockloft, where he had concealed himself, and they were all carry'd before a Justice, where they confessed their Crime, and were committed to Newgate , there to wait their proper Doom. Spinnel was much addicted to Drinking and Swearing, but in other Respects not very vicious; he had been drinking liberally with Shields and Dent the Evening before they committed the Robberies for which they died for, and the young Men discovering their Intention to him, he without Thought went along with them, but did not do much in the Execution of the Robbery, he dy'd (he said) for the first and last Fact he ever committed. He behaved well, was penitent, and bewailed his having been led away by two Youths. He believ'd in Christ, repented of his Sins, and died in Peace with all Men. 8. Thomas Dent , 27 Years of Age, was born of honest, mean Parents near London , he was by Trade a Sawyer , and work'd with Spinnel and Shields his Brother-in-law; these three as they were Partners in Life, so they were Companions in their disgraceful Death, and suffer'd all for the same Crime. He confessed the two other Robberies which Shields mentioned, besides these for which they died, and said he believed Spinnel had not committed any more Highway Robberies than these two by Paddington , of which they were convicted: He was a single Man, and not so wicked as many others, and gave a regular Attendance in Chapel, complying with the Devotion, and was attentive to Instructions. He declared his Hopes of Salvation thro' the Mercy of God, repented of his Sins, and freely forgave all Men. These three last seem to have been nip'd in the Bud, and by their being suddenly apprehended much Wickedness was prevented. Joseph Eades of Finchley, was indicted (with James Edwards not yet taken) for taking a Horse Whip, value 5 s. the Goods of George Rotherham Nov. 30. He was a 2d Time indicted for stealing a Gelding of a Roan Colour, value 5 l. the Goods of Thomas Atkinson , Nov. 26. 9. Joseph Eades , 24 Years of Age, born of mean Parents near London ; he was a sullen, morose Fellow, and would give no Account of himself, but said he expected a Reprieve, tho' there was no great Reason for such Hopes. As to the Robberies he died for, he could not deny them, there being full Proof that he attacked Mr. Rotherham on the Highway, and took from him what Money he had in his Pocket, and his Whip, upon which he was immediately taken upon Finchley-Common with the Whip in his Hand, being pursued by another Man whom he had robb'd, and who was riding Post. The Horse he took from Thomas Atkinson was likewise found upon him, and the Proprietor saw it at Barnet , and swore to it. Several Witness appeared to his Character, which did not avail him much, as the Fact was plain against him. He came to Chapel with the rest, and behav'd quietly, tho' at first he was very obstinate, but all Hopes of a Reprieve being past, he confessed the Robberies he died for, and one more; he said he took to the Highway by the Advice of a young Man who escaped. He believed in Christ, repented of his Sins, and was in Peace with all Men. Richard Turner , was indicted for stealing a quantity of Plate, value 53 l. 10 s. the Property of Arthur Barnard , Esq ; out of the Dwelling-house of Mr. Haslop in Fleet-street . 10. Richard Turner , 22 Years of Age, born of honest Parents in Town, who gave him good Education. When he was of Age he was put to a Shoemaker in Fleet-street , at the Corner of Water-Lane , and served him near seven Years, but upon some Suspicion of dishonest Practices, his Master got rid of him before his Time was quite expired. The Cause of his Ruin he imputed to one, who had been a Woman of the Town, and who lived in an Alley in the Neighbourhood, with whom he contracted an Intimacy, and for the Sake of her Company neglected his Master's Business, and abandon'd himself to Irregularity and Ruin; the Necessity he was under for Money to entertain this Creature, was the great Motive which in duced him to commit the Fact for which he died. He knew that Esquire Barnard had lodg'd Plate to a considerable Value in the Room next to that in which he worked, and thought if he could make himself Master of it, it would the better enable him to entertain his Mistress, and be a Means of making him more agreeable to her; accordingly he contrived to get the Plate out of his Master's House, and sold it at different Times to one Pope, at the Queens-Head in Newgate street . He appeared Penitent, and lamented over his manifold Sins, and was heartily sorry for the Crime for which he suffered; but denied his having been guilty of any Theft or Robbery before this. He behaved very well, and wept when I spoke to him privately, and said, he was more concerned for his Soul than for his Body. He believed in Christ our only Saviour, repented of all his Sins, and died in Peace with all the World. William Barkwith , was indicted for assaulting Goldsborough Griffin , Esq ; on the King's Highway, in the Parish of Heston , putting him in Fear, &c. and taking from him 12 s. in Money, Nov. 13. 11. William Barkwith , 22 Years of Age, born in Cambridgeshire , of reputable Parents, who gave him good Education, and a tolerable Knowledge of the Latin and Greek Tongues, and other Accomplishments fit for a Gentleman; when he came to Age he was put Clerk to an Attorney , and was looked upon to be by all who knew him, to be a sober Youth, and fit for Business; he served Mr. Lewis an eminent Attorney in Lincoln's-Inn several Years faithfully, and no Body suspected his Dishonesty, he having transacted a great deal of Business for his Master with Integrity, and by his prudent Behaviour he recommended himself to all who knew him. He appeared to be a young Man of good Sense, but gay Company exposed him to extraordinary Charges, and on that Account he embezelled 150 or 200 l. of his Master's Money, who proved kinder to him than he deserved, and was very desirous to have had him saved if it had been in his Power. He was not willing to confess, but still depended for a Reprieve too much. He came to Chapel constantly, and behaved decently; he did not deny the Robbery he dyed for, and alledged, it was the only one he committed, and that he did without any Necessity or Pretence, or Excuse. He believed in Christ as the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners, repented of his Sins, and died in Peace with all the World. At the Place of EXECUTION. ON Friday Evening I gave them the Sacrament, and the Morning of their Execution I read Prayers to them in Chapel, and they appear'd very serious and devout: After I had done praying to them, they were conducted to their Cells, where they did not remain long before they was called out, one by one to have their Fetters knock'd off, and be halter'd; then they was carry'd in four Carts to the Place of Execution, viz. Joines for the Murder of his Wife, Albin for robbing on the Highway, and Joseph Eades for the same Crime in the first Cart; Maw for robbing the Reading Waggon, Turner for robbing 'Squire Barnard of a Quantity of Plate in his Master's House, and Mr. Barkwith the Lawyer, for robbing 'Squire Griffin, in the second Cart; Spinnel, Shields and Dent for robbing two Higlers by Paddington, in the third Cart; Elizabeth Harwood , for the Murder of her Bastard Child, in the 4th Cart; and Susannah Broom , for the Murder of her Husband, was drawn on a Hurdle to the Place of Execution, and was ty'd to a Stake and burnt. When they arriv'd to the Place of Execution they all appear'd Penitent and Devout, particularly Mr. Barkwith and Maw. They had no more to add to their former Confessions, only that they forgave every Body, and expected Forgiveness from God. They went off the Stage crying out, Lord have Mercy upon us, Lord Jesus receive our Spirits. This is all the Account given by me JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . N. B. The Night before Execution, it is custommary for the Bellman to come to give Warning to the unhappy Persons who are to suffer, and when he had repeated what he had to say to them, one Albin who suffered, cry'd out of his Cell, God bless my Fellow Prisoners, and hang the Cryer. This plainly shews how stupid these unhappy Wretches are, altho' they are just on the Brink of Death. APPENDIX. The following Account Edward Joines , (who murder'd his Wife) gave of himself, a few Days before he suffered. I Was born of Parents, who, when they first came together, were worth 500 l. and lived in a very creditable Manner, in Cannon-street , in Ratcliffe-Highway , where I was born and brought up. At a proper Age I was put to School to Mr. John Turner , in Chamber-street , Goodman's-Fields , where I continued 5 Years, and then my Parents thought it Time for me to think of Business. They proposed putting me Apprentice to some substantial Trade, but I liked no Occupation but that of a Gardiner . Accordingly I was placed with one Joseph Cadman , of Tom-Turd's-Hole , near Ratcliffe-Highway , and with him I serv'd out my 7 Years Apprenticeship; after which I work'd Journey work, and soon got me a Wife, who was a Milk Woman, and the Widow of one who had been Foreman in our Gardens. She was my first Wife, with her I liv'd 23 Years very happily, and had 7 Children by her, all of whom are now dead. After her Death I went to work at Bromley , and being likely to continue in Business there, I unfortunately went to the lower End of Poplar , to see for a Lodging nearer my Business, and happened to fix in the House of the Deceased, who was a Widow and had one Daughter. I had not liv'd above a Week in the House, before we grew so well acquainted, that we agreed not to make two Beds, and I was to pay half Charges. In this Manner we liv'd about a Year, and then she began to take too much upon her, and threatened to turn me out of the House. To prevent this, and to appease her, I proposed to marry her, thinking she then could not turn me out of Doors. She consented, and we were married about Twelvemonths ago at the Fleet ; but after this she grew more and more uneasy, and whenever People ask'd her for Money she ow'd them, She bid them go to her Husband. I never had any great Inclination to marry her, but I thought the House would then be mine, and she would be more quiet and easy; and after I had once mention'd it, she worried me without Intermission till the Thing was done. Her Daughter was then out at Service ; but since the Death of her Mother she has liv'd in the House, and is now in Possession of all our Goods in Robin-Hood Lane , at the lower End of Poplar . Whatever People may insinuate concerning my deceased Wife, I must own, that she was not addicted to Drinking, nor did she use to drink any Thing more than a Pint of good Beer twice a Day. She was a very industrious Pains-taking Woman, but had a most provoking Tongue, which she frequently made Use of in an outragious Manner, tho' I did all I could to please her, for her Daughter telling me she did not like her Service, I told her she might come Home and live with us, and I set her up with Five Shillings to buy Spirituous Liquors, which she sold in our House, and had the Profit to herself; but when she was once got in, I could not get her out again, and both she and my Wife thriv'd much upon it, for they after this could buy themselves fine Stockings and Shoes, while I was content with a Pair of Hole that which cost a Groat. But this I must say for them, that they would be content with a Bit of Bread and Cheese all Day together, that they might have a Bit of something hot against I come Home at Night from Work. The Witnesses upon my Trial gave an Account of my Wife's having had me before her Death to a Justice of Peace, it was never but once, and it was upon this Occasion. She was standing before the Fire, and was saucy; I put my Foot behind her, and push'd her down in the Fire, and so she burnt her Arm; for this she had me before Mr. Justice Jones, and he asked her if she was willing to make up the Matter with me? She said, Yes; upon which the Justice advised me to go Home, and live well with her; so he discharged me, and we came Home together, and I drank two or three Pots of Beer with her and the Neighbours who went with her, by Way of Reconciliation, and we agreed to be good Friends together. This was but two or three Months before her Death. And when this Accident happened to her, I was drinking at Mrs. Poor's, - the Sign of the White-Hart , over-against our House; and Mrs. Poor observing My Wife's Daughter to go Home with Beer, she said to me, - There's your Moll has been with one Pint of Beer already from another House, and now she's gone in with a full Pot. - I guess'd where the Girl fetch'd her Beer, and the Landlady of that House and I never could agree; so I told Mrs. Poor I would go over and throw the Beer down. Accordingly I ran over, and caught my Dame with the Beer in her Hand, just going to clap it to her Mouth; I struck at her to throw it down, and happened to catch hold of her Arm, which she had broke the Tuesday before (no longer ago) by a Fall at the Waterside as she was picking up Chips for Firing. She cry'd out, but I threw down the Beer notwithstanding her Out-cry, and then I went over to the Alehouse again, and my Dame went to the Doctor's to have her Arm set again. After this she grew pretty well again, and came up to our Garden for Half a Sieve of Cherries. One of our Men asked her how her Arm did? She told him it was better, and that she could stir her Fingers now. But on the Day after, she said, she was not well, and took her Bed, and the Day following she was very bad indeed, and sent for me from the Garden, and I asked her, if she had any Thing to lay to my Charge? She shook her Head, and said, - She would forgive me if the World would. The next Night she died, and in the Morning. I went to bespeak a Coffin for her; my Brother was with me, and would had me have ordered a Deal Coffin, but I bespoke an Elm one, and went away to my Work. At Night, when I came Home, I found there was no Sand in the Shop, if Customers had come for any, so I went out to get some, and when I returned, I was taken by two or three Men, with a Warrant from Justice Jones, who carried me to the Sign of the Old Hog . I was afterwards examined by the Justice, and there the Witnesses against me gave an Account that I had frequently abused her, and turned her out into the Street. Indeed I have often told her of her Pedigree in the Street, and that she was an old Whore, and had been my Whore before I married her; for when I was in a Passion, I car'd not who heard he. I never (I am sure) spent a Penny a Week, but what I brought Home and spent in the Neighbourhood. She was an old Slave, - that she was, and she used to get up betimes in the Morning, to go to Market, and always left me out a Dram to drink before I went out to Work. I don't know that ever I struck her with my Hands in my Life, but I have often thrown Things at her, because when I wanted to go out, she would hold the Door, and tell me, - If I killed her, I should not go out. After my Wife was dead, the Parish would not suffer her to be put into the Coffin. I had bought, but buried her at their own Charge, and put my Wife's Daughter into the Possession of the House, but they sent me to Newgate , and she has never been once to see me since I have been in Goal. EDW. JOINES . Cells of Newgate , Dec. 6, 1739. The following is a Copy of a LETTER sent to Edward Joines , the Day after he receiv'd Sentence, for the Murder of his Wife, from an unknown Hand. To Mr. Joines, Prisoner in Newgate. London, Sept. 7, 1739. Unfortunate Man! " BEING inform'd that you was sentenced " to die, by the Laws of Humane Justice, " emboldened me, tho' a Stranger to you, from " that Principle of Love I bear to your Soul, to " write you this Epistle, which contains my best " Advice to you, with regard to your future Happiness; I then earnestly desire of you, as you " tender your Souls Good, to defer no longer the " making your Peace with the Almighty, whom " you have in a great Measure offended, by the " barbarous Murder of your Wife, and for which " Murder as aforesaid, you have stood arraigned " before the Bar of an earthly Judge, from whose " Mouth you have receiv'd Sentence, that you " shall die a shameful and ignominious Death; I " would not have you to be afraid of this Death, " for our Saviour desires us not to be afraid of " them that kill the Body, and after that has no " more Power; but says he, be afraid of him, " who after he hath killed the Body, hath Power " to cast Soul and Body into Hell Fire; I say fear " him. By all appearance the Time of your " Departure hence to be no more seen in this " World draweth nigh, therefore be busy with " the Almighty, that he would be pleased to " draw nearer and nearer to your Soul with the " Eyes of Mercy; and as you are drawing nearer " and nearer to your latter End, pray earnestly " that he would look upon you in and through " Christ, acknowledge your Sins to God, which " if you do in Sincerity, be assured that God will " accept of you, and will cast all your Sins behind " his Back: Be no longer like Martha, cumbered about many Things, while the one Thing " needful is wanting, but earnestly strive while it " is to Day, for the better Part which will never " be taken away. " Know Mr. Joines, that it is your greatest " Concern, whether Death or Life be the Event, " to be busy while it is to Day, in making your " Calling and Election sure, for the Time is fast " approaching, when all the Opportunities and " Advantages of doing God, or your Soul Service " will be hid from your Eyes, and that for ever " and ever. Do not defer your Souls Concern " till To-morrow, for you do not know what a " Day may bring forth, you do not know but " God may call you by Death, before the Time " that human Justice can be put in Execution upon you; therefore let every Moment of your " Time here in this troublesome World, be spent " in doing the Will of your heavenly Father, " and thereby you establish your Faith on a sure " Foundation, Jesus Christ the Rock of Angels. " Be not terrified at the Thoughts of Death's " nigh Approach, if you be a true Believer in " Christ, you have got the Victory over Death " and the Grave, you will be able to sing that " Triumphant Song when Death has approached " you nigher; Oh! Death where is thy Sting! Oh! " Grave where is thy Victory! Seriously meditate " on the Sufferings of Jesus Christ, who knew " no Sin, neither was Guile found in his Mouth; " yet he was a Man of Sorrows, and acquainted " with Grief; he was persecuted from his Cradle " to his Grave; then lay to Heart for whose Sake " it was, and you shall find that it was to free the " World of Sin, to save Sinners from Wrath and " Condemnation. " I do sincerely wish that your Soul may be " found Holy and acceptable in his Sight in the " Day of the Lord. I had wrote more, but designing (if God willing) to see you myself " shortly: I therefore conclude with this Wish, " that the Peace of God which passeth all Understanding, may keep your Soul and Body until " he be pleased to call you hence to be no more, " and then to receive you into his eternal Rest, " is the earnest Desire of him, who tho' a Stranger, is a well Wisher to your Soul. J. F. An Account of Mr. Thomas Barkwith . WIlliam Barkwith , (aged about 22) was born in the Isle of Ely , in Cambridgeshire , of very reputable Parents, who bestow'd on him a liberal Education, and instill'd early into his Mind the Principles of Religion and Vertue. He lived under the Tuition of his Parents till he was about 14 Years of Age, and by that Time had acquired a competent Knowledge of the Classicks, and some Skill in the Greek Tongue. To these Acquirements his future Application added the Knowledge of several modern Languages, as French, Italian, &c. His Genius was naturally turned to every Branch of polite Literature, of which his easy judicious Conversation, and beautiful Compositions, both in Verse and Prose, were evident Proofs. In his 14th Year he was sent to London to pay a Visit to an Aunt who lives in Town; his Parts were then so conspicuous, that it was thought adviseable by his Friends to continue him there, in order to fix him in some Employment suitable to the rising Genius they discovered in him. He was accordingly (in a little Time) employed by one Mr. L - s, who serv'd his Clerkship with Mr. H - l; the Time he continu'd with Mr. L - s he behaved with the utmost Sobriety, Diligence, and Integrity. So great was the Esteem of his Friends for him, and the Confidence they reposed in him, that he was often employ'd by one Mr. L - s in Matters of the highest Consequence, and entrusted with very large Sums of Money, wherein he not only prov'd his Judgment and Application, but his Impartiality, Candour, and Integrity. In this Scene of Life he continued till some Affairs of Moment called Mr. L - s into Wales, where he remained for some Time, in whose Absence Mr. Barkwith was left to get the Rents of his Estate in Fetter-Lane. And now comes on the Era of all his Misfortunes. He had for some Time retain'd a very great Affection for a young Gentlewoman, who liv'd in the same Neighbourhood. The Restraint he was under in his Master's Presence, and his necessary Attention to Business, did not permit him to make his Addresses for some Time; and it was not till after his Master's Departure, that he gave himself entirely up to the Dictates of his blind Passion: But not being under such Restrictions as he was before, every Consideration was sacrificed that did not suit with his Affection for the young Gentlewoman. All his Time, his Thoughts, &c. were employ'd in Devotion to her; who in an artful, but an insincere Manner, receiv'd and countenanc'd his Addresses. Balls, Plays, and Assemblies, in Complaisance to her Vanity and Levity, he began daily to frequent, and every Extravagance was entered into, that could oblige or amuse her. So great was his Infatuation in regard to this young Lady, that he was never easy but in her Presence; nor could her repeated Insults to him cool his Affection, but on the contrary, they only served to heighten his Passion for her. As she had no Fortune of her own, she began to throw all her Dependance upon him, and he often made her considerable Presents, and ran such Lengths to support her Pride and Extravagance, as plung'd him into insuperable Difficulties, and pav'd the Way to his Ruin. His Master, upon his Return, found his Affairs in a very odd Posture, contrary to his former Experience of Mr. Barkwith's Conduct and Assiduity. The Cause was immediately enquired into, and it appeared, that the unhappy Amour before mentioned, was the Source of every Part of his ill Conduct. His Master, apprehending Things were grown too desperate to admit of a Cure, with a good deal of Reluctance dismissed him, tho' he ceased not, upon all Occasions, to shew him particular Marks of his Esteem. Mr. Barkwith upon this took Chambers of his own, and began to practice a little for himself; but as he never was regularly admitted an Attorney, so all his Transactions ran in his Master's Name. In this Situation he continu'd about six Months, and in all Probability might have retrieved himself, had not his Passion for the young Gentlewoman diverted his Mind from Business, and betray'd him into greater Extravagancies. About the Middle of September last he was arrested for a Debt of 10 l. to which he put in Bail, and afterwards paid the same. This Accident taking Air, began to alarm his Creditors, and gave them an unfavourable Opinion of his Circumstances. Their Demands upon him now encreased daily, and indeed much faster than was in his Power to satisfy. He made Application to some Friends for their Assistance, but (as is too generally the Case in Adversity) he met with very little Help from them. Those Persons to whom he had formerly reached out the Hand of Friendship in a liberal Manner, were now the last to offer him their Assistance, and seem'd insensible of his Distress. These Difficulties almost distracted him, not that he felt so much Uneasiness for himself, as for his being incapable my longer to sooth the Vanity, and support the Extravagance of the young Lady. To repair these shatter'd Circumstances, he had Recourse to the worst of all Expedients. On Tuesday the 13th of November, in the Morning, he rode out of Town, under Pretence of going to Denham, in the County of Bucks, where (as he since declar'd) he had an Affair of Consequence to settle in regard to an Estate belonging to, or late in the Possession of one Miss P - l. Whether Business of this Kind called him to Denham, or not, is very uncertain; but be that as it will, about 4 o'Clock the same Day in the Afternoon, he attacked Goldsborough Griffin , Esq ; in his Chariot upon Hounslow-Heath , and took from him Twelve Shillings, viz. four Half Crowns and two Shillings, riding off in a very civil Manner, without offering any Violence whatever. Within a few Minutes after the Robbery, a Gentleman behind upon the Road (who had observed the Chariot to stop, &c.) came up, to whom the Coachman addressed himself, saying, We have just been robb'd, yonder goes the Man, pointing forward towards Mr. Barkwith, who was yet upon the Road within View. Hereupon the Gentleman pursued him, but being unarm'd and alone, he struck off to the next House in View, and there supplying himself with proper Fire-Arms, and engaging a Servant to assist him, he renew'd the Pursuit, and in less than a Quarter of an Hour came up to Mr. Barkwith again, there being only a Hedge betwixt them. They held forth a Musket, and bid him surrender, or he was a dead Man. This so amaz'd him, that without making any Reply, he put Spurs to his Horse, and rode off with the utmost Expedition. His Pursuers quickly lost Sight of him, and had he not alighted to take up his Hat, which the Wind blew off, 'tis very probable he would have escap'd 'em, but that Accident gave them Time to come up with him again; when finding himself closely pursu'd, he quitted his Horse and struck off into the Fields, where being in great Disorder and Confusion, and pretty much fatigu'd, he threw off his Great Coat, which being observed by some Labourers, they suspected him, and accordingly made up to him; he thereupon took out a Pistol, and snapp'd it at his own Head, but that missing Fire, he took out a second, and repeated the Attempt; but as they happened to be unprim'd, no Hurt ensu'd. Hereupon he surrendered, acknowledging he had that Afternoon robbed a Gentleman on Hounslow-Heath , of 12 s. and that he was pursued by one on a Grey Horse, decalring it was the first Robbery he ever committed, and that it was absolute Necessity induced him to it. He made pressing Instances for his Liberty, and large Promises in Regard to his future Conduct, &c. He was detain'd in Custody that Night, and on the Morrow was examined before Justice Tash, of Drayton in the County of Middlesex, who gave Orders for his being brought to London , and carried before some Magistrate there for further Examination. He was accordingly brought before Justice Deveil, who, upon the Depositions of the Witnesses against him, committed him to Newgate. His Behaviour before his Trial was in all Respects modest and discreet; he seem'd to have a proper Sense of his Misfortune, tho' not those melancholly Apprehensions common to guilty Minds. The following is the Copy of a Letter, which he sent sometime before his Trial to the young Lady. Dear Miss, YOU cannot be unacquainted with my Commitment to this miserable Place, nor with the melancholly Circumstances that preceded it; but the gloomy Situation of my Soul, I am persuaded you are in a great Measure a Stranger to. 'Tis beyond the Power of Language to express the deep Anguish that preys upon my Spirits, and the insuperable Grief of my Heart. With Regard to myself my Concern is nothing, but what I feel for you, racks me with a thousand Tortures. 'Tis not the Reproach of the World, 'tis not Death in all its Terrors that dismays me, but to forfeit your dear Esteem, to be torn from your dear Presence, is a Thought to the last Degree insupportable. Tho' I have had some Reason to doubt your Fidelity, yet I cannot question your Concern for the Misfortune I am now plung'd into; but though you should totally reject and disregard me, yet will you ever possess the first Place in my Thoughts, and remain the eternal Mistress of my Affections. With respect to the Fact I am charged with, there can no certain Proof be brought against me. The Gentleman robbed swears that he believes I am not the Man, and his Coachman has sworn positively that I am not; so that I am not without Hopes of being acquitted; but should it happen otherwise, and the impending Ruin fall upon me, I must conjure you by all our former Endearments, to pay me a Visit, and let me once more embrace you, and bid you a long Farewel, before I plunge into Eternity. I am, dearest Creature, Your most affectionate, Most inviolable, But unworthy Servant, W. BARKWITH. From the Masters-Side, Newgate , Nov. 20, 1739. To all young Men in general, more especially those of the City of London. Country-men and Friends, YOU either have been, or by this Paper will be inform'd, of the Ruin I am plung'd into. In order to set my unhappy Circumstances in a true Light, and thereby prevent any false Accounts from being divulg'd, I have myself put Pen to Paper, and hope that what I have now to offer, will meet with your Attention. My Education, and Conduct in Life, the World (I apprehend) has been appriz'd of: With regard to the former, I have only to say, that it was not inconsistent with the Profession I afterwards engag'd in (viz.) the Law, nor in the least below the Character of a Gentleman. In respect to my general Behaviour since I appear'd in publick Life, I shall make the following Observations. About the Age of Fourteen, I wrote for one Mr. L - s, a worthy Gentleman an Attorney, with whom I had wrote for some Time; and during that Time, acquir'd an universal good Character, and was esteem'd by my Friends in general, as a Person of great Sobriety and unsully'd Integrity. About two Years since, I unhappily plac'd my Affections on a young Lady; my Passion was so violent and sincere for her, that all my Attention to Business was entirely confounded by it, and I was utterly incapable of enjoying any Satisfaction out of her Presence. The Consequence of all this, was the total Neglect of my Business at Home, and all kind of Extrava gance Abroad; a Discharge from the Service of my Master, and a general Disesteem of my former Friends and Acquaintance. Thus discarded, and driven to Extremity, what Course could I take? or what Asylum could I fly to? I saw nothing but Distress behind me, and a melancholy Scene of Incertainty before me. 'Twas wholly out of my Power to gratify the Gaiety of the young Gentlewoman of my Affections or to support the Figure I once made in Life. These Circumstances appeared to me in a most shocking Light, and I could not bear the Thought of forfeiting the dear Esteem of the young Lady, nor of being publickly reduc'd to Extremity. Hereupon I precipitately and inconsiderately rush'd upon the unfortunate Attempt, for which I am now sentenc'd to die. Heaven itself can witness for me, that I never had the least Intention of depriving any Man, of his Property, 'till invincible Necessity surrounded me, and that I then attempted it with the utmost Reluctance. My Fate is now irrevocable, and I have only to implore the Divine Being for the Pardo of my Sins, and his gracious Support under my approaching Trial. I hope the Consideration of my wretched Fate will have some Influence upon your Minds, and be a Means of detering you from engaging in the like Measures. The Folly, Extravagance, and Luxury of young Gentlemen at this Time, especially of those about the Inns of Court, is but too notorious: Would they take warning by my Example, they would undoubtedly prevent those shocking Evils that are the sure Attendants upon Extravagance and Debauchery. Let them in the full Career of their Pleasures, reflect upon me. I have enjoy'd all the mad Delights the World could supply me with, have exhausted my Patrimony, impair'd my Health, and embarrass'd my Circumstances, in the Pursuit of Pleasure, and the Gratification of the Passions; the Consequence of which Conduct and Indulgence, (with bitterness of Soul I speak it) is my inevitable Destruction. Dear Friends, let Moderation and Temperance guide you in pursuit of Pleasure, acquiesce in the Dispensations of Providence, rest satisfy'd with the Portion that Heaven has bless'd you with, and be scrupulously tender of every Man's Property. I am now upon the Point of bidding an eternal Adieu to the World, and what I speak is, from the very bottom of my Soul, and from the clear Ideas I have of the Beauty and Excellence of Virtue and Sobriety, and the pernicious Result of Vice and Immorality. Finally, my Brethren, whatsoever Things are honest, whatsoever Things are just, whatsoever Things are lovely, whatsoever Things are of good Report, if there be any Praise, if there be any Honour, think on these Things. Wm. Barkwith . From my Cell in Newgate , Dec. 18 1739. SOLILOQUY. WHY shudders Nature at th' approaching Scene? Why starts my Soul, that wont to be serene? Why all this Tremour thrilling thro' my Veins? And whence the Grief my throbbing Heart sustains? Life, is at best, but one continu'd Chain Of irksome Toil, Anxiety and Pain: A transient Bliss, embitter'd with Alloy; A midnight Dream, a visionary Joy: At most, the short extension of a Span, The gloomy Labyrinth of wretched Man. Who'd crawl a Reptile in this Maze of Strife, When Death is but an Entrance into Life? A quick Transition from this dreary Strand, To the Elysium of the promis'd Land; Where Light ineffable for ever glows; Where Joy resides, and endless Pleasure flows. Hush then my Soul, be chearful and resign'd, Nor tremble at the gloomy Scene behind. Death is a Debt we all to Nature owe, Severe to none, but those who think it so. Eternal God! thy gracious Aid impart, Enlarge my Mind, and fortify my Heart, My Soul enlighten with thy Sacred Truth, And purge me from the Crimson guilt of Youth. Receive me to the Bosom of thy Love, And let me live Eternally ABOVE. P. S. On Thursday between six and seven in the Evening, the young Lady whom Mr. Barkwith made his Addresses too, come to the Press-Yard, in Newgate, to take her last Farewell of him; when as soon as they beheld each other, they burst into a Flood of Tears, which was so moving as to draw Tears from those few Spectators that beheld it. The following Letter Richard Turner sent (to a young Woman whom he courted. My Dear Betty; " THIS with all the Love and well Wishes " to you that your Soul can desire, and " may all the good Things you take in " Hand prosper, may your Days be crowned with " Happiness in this World, and an eternal Crown " of Glory in the next, which God has promised " to those that truly repent; I beg you will make " yourself as easy as possible you can about my " untimely Death, it is no ways laid to your " Charge, therefore grieve not, for I am now " going to change this World for a better, where " with the Blessing of God we may meet again; " miserable Wretch that I am! to live contrary " to the great Ends for which I was made, which " were to the Glory of thee my God, the Good of " Mankind, and my own Eternal Salvation; " whereas alass! my Life hath tended to the Dishonour of thee, to the Hurt of my Neighbours, " and to my own Ruin, and without thy infinite " Mercy Damnation hereafter. " I have so many Things in my Head, and so " much to think of my poor Soul, and at my " Leisure when not at Prayers, my Thoughts are " employed on you, to think that Rogues triumph " over you, which makes me wash my Bed with " Tears every Hour, both Day and Night, to " think the Trouble you have, and the unhappy " Circumstances I am under. I am heartily sorry " that D - r has got the better of poor Mr. " C - ne, pray give my Love to them when " you see them; remember me to Mrs. Glover and " the Children, and in particular my Love to " Sally Glover ; remember me to Lydia and Smith. " My Dear, the Studs I wear in my Sleeves, I " desire you would accept, as the last Token of " my Love to you; I have spoke to my Mother " that I may be buried at Stepney by my Father. " I hope you will follow me there, which is the " last Thing I desire of you, that you may see me " laid in the Ground. " Now I lay lamenting sore my sinful Life, and " with a sincere Heart I truly repent of all my " Faults, and pray God to bless you, and to forgive the Sins of my Youth, and the Sins of my " Age; the Sins which I remember, and the Sins " that I have forgotten, and the Sins which I " know, and the Sins which I know not, the Sin " for which I die, and all other Sins of my Life. " O! Lord, have Mercy on the whole World, and " in a particular manner; have Mercy on all " my Fellow Prisoners who are condemn'd, and " give them also that Mercy, which is Mercy to " their State. From your unfortunate unhappy Lover, and most obliged, dying, loving Friend and Servant, Richard Turner . A Copy of a Letter of one of the Persons that suffered. Honoured Grandfather and Grandmother. THIS with my Duty to you, hoping you are Well; give my Love to my Uncle Richard, and his Wife, and hope they will come and see me, in the deplorable Condition I am in; I hope the Lord will hear my Cry, and prepare my Soul, for Death is at Hand, Lord have Mercy on my poor Soul, Christ have Mercy upon me; for the Lord's Sake Grandfather pray for my poor Soul, for I fear I am for ever undone, for I have been a very wicked Sinner, and have but a short Time to live to repent of my Sins, for which my Heart is ready to break, for I fear that my Soul will be for ever in Misery. Therefore, for the Lord's Sake, make Friends to some Gentlemen to save my Life if you can, if not, pray for my Soul for the Lord's Sake, for I shall die on Friday next; pray send some body to ake my Body from the Surgeons; Lord receive my Soul for Christ's Sake; pray send me a Rugg to cover me with, for I lye on the bare Boards, and the Cells are so dark, that we are obliged to burn Candles Day and Night, and we are allowed nothing but Bread and Water; dear Grandfather, for the Lord's Sake, and my Soul's Sake, get some noble Gentlemen to petition the King for my Life. Pray send me a Book to read in, for I am at a great Loss for want of it, to put me in the Way to pray for my poor distressed Soul; let all my Cousins take Warning by me for the Lord's Sake, and keep themselves from bad Company, especially from Women, for it was that brought me to this shameful Death, which I heartily repent, though too late I fear; pray send somebody to see me, as long as I live, and pray dear Grandmother come to see me before I dye, for I want to speak with you; pray send me a Psalm Book. Your unfortunate Grandson, T. D The following Letter Joseph Eades sent to his Brother. Loving Brother, I Wrote on Saturday last, and received no Answer as yet. I expected I should have died before now, but we are prolonged till Friday next. Dear Brother, as this is the last I shall trouble you with, I hope you will send up some Money for my Burial. A very good Friend of mine has been at vast Expences for me since my Confinement, he has it not in his Power to bury me, otherwise I should not have troubled you. I am sorry as well on your Account as my own, to have Occasion to trouble you on so dismal a Subject. I am now in a bad State of Health, and would rather die than live. I had not above twenty Shillings when I was first taken, notwithstanding the Report which has been of my robbing the Gentleman of his Gold Watch, and a great Sum of Money. I once more beg you'll not fail in sending a little Money to have me buried. No more at present from Your unfortunate Brother, J. EADES. From my Cells in Newgate , Dec. the 18th, 1739. ADVERTIMENTS. This Day is published, (Neatly printed in Two Pocket Volumes, adorn'd with Frontispieces) A Select and impartial Account of the Lives, Behaviour, and Dying Words, of the most remarkable Convicts, from the Year 1700, down to the present time; containing amongst many others the following Accounts. viz. Richard Turpin , for several Robberies; Herman Strodman , for the barbarous Murder of Peter Wolter , his Fellow Apprentice ; Thomas Cook , the Gloucester Burcher, for the Murder of Mr. John Cooper , a Constable in May Fair ; John Morgridge , for the Murder of Lieutenant Cope in the Tower; Mr. Gregg, Clerk to the late Secretary Harley, Earl of Oxford, for holding Correspondence with her Majesty's Enemies; Richard Town , Tallow-Chandler , the only Person who was executed on the Bankrupt Act; Col. Oxburgh, Richard Gascoigne , Esq ; Justice Hall, and Parson Paul, for High Treason; the Marquis de Paleotti, for stabbing his Servant; Lieut. Bird, for the Murder of Samuel Loxton , at a Bagnio; Matthias Brinsden , for the Murder of his Wife; Capt . John Massey , for Piracy; Capt . John Stanley , for the Murder of Mrs. Maycock; Jonathan Wild , the Thief-taker, for several Felonies; Katharine Hayes , for the barbarous Murder of her Husband, Edward Burnworth , William Blewit , and five more, for the Murder of Mr. Ball, in St. George's Fields ; James Cluff , for the Murder of his Fellow Servant Mary Green ; John Gow , alias Smith , Captain of the Pirates, for Piracy and Murder; Mr. Maynee, one of the Clerks of the Bank of England, for cheating the Bank of 4420 l. Mr. Wood-marsh, for the Murder of Mr. Robert Ormes ; John Sheppard , who made his Escape out of the Condemn'd Hole, and likewise out of the Stone Room in Newgate ; Robert Hallam , for the barbarous Murder of his Wife, by throwing her out of Window; Mr. Shelton, the Apothecary, an Highwayman; Sarah Malcolmb , for the barbarous Murder of Anne Price , Eliz. Harrison , and Lydia Duncomb , in the Temple ; John Field , Joseph Rose , William Bush , and Humphry Walker , for entering the House of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Francis, &c. with above a hundred more. Felix quem faciunt altena Pericula cautum. Printed and sold by J. Applebee, in Bolt-Court, Fleet-Street. This Day is Published, Price 1 s. The Second Edition, with Additions, A DESCRIPTION of the WINDWARD-PASSAGE, and Gulf of FLORIDA, with the Course of the British Trading-Ships to, and from the Island of Jamaica. Also an Account of the TRADE-WINDS and CURRENTS thereabouts, at different Seasons of the Year. Illustrated with a CHART of the Coast of Florida, and of the Islands of the Bahama, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and the adjacent smaller Islands, Shoals, Rocks, and other remarkable Things in the Course of the Navigation in the West-Indies. Whereby is demonstrated, the Precariousness of those Voyages to the West-India Merchants, and the Impossibility of their Homeward-bound Ships keeping clear of the Spanish Guarda Costa's. The Whole very necessary for the Information of such as never were in those Parts of the World. To which are added, some PROPOSALS for the better securing of the British Trade and Navigation to and from the West Indies. Note, At the End of this Treatise is a General INDEX of the Names, with a Description of the Situations of the Islands, &c. contained in the annex'd Chart, distinguished by Numerical References to each other. Likewise an Alphabetical Catalogue of the same Names alone, with the like Numerical References, the Uses of which are mentionned at the End of the Whole. To which is now annexed, a very remarkable Letter, containing a succinct Account of the Galleons, Flota, Flotilla, and Register-ships; as also of the Ports of Havana, Porto-Bello, Carthagena, Vera-Cruz, Buenos-Ayres, and the Coasts of the Carrcca's; iterspers'd with various curious Remarks on the Commerce of the Spaniards in America. Printed and Sold by J. Applebee, in Bolt Court, Fleet-street; C. Corbett, Bookseller and Publisher, in Fleet-street; E. Nutt and E. Cook, at the Royal-Exchange; and A. Dodd, at the Peacock, without Temple-Bar. FINIS.

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A True ACCOUNT Of the Behaviour, Execution And Last DYING SPEECHES, of Thomas Kelsey , Executed before Newgate on Friday the thirteenth of June, 1690. John Low , Jonathan Hawks , and Thomas Effoll , who were Executed at Tyburn on Friday the Twentieth of the same Instant. ON the Lord's Day the Ordinary preached on this Text, viz. The Fifth Verse of the Eighth Chapter of Jermiah, Shall they fall and not arise? Shall they turn away and not return? Whence it was Observed, That Sin is a most deadly fall, by wounding the Integrity and Peace of the Conscience, occasioned by remitting the watchfulness and tenderness of it. Secondly, Direction were given to such who are thus fallen to rise again by Repentance, That they ought to be duly and deeply sensible of their Offences against God. His Rebukes are intended that Dying Persons should be Zealous and Repent; yet many persist under the love and dominion of their Lusts, till they be swallowed up by the Second Death, in a total separation from the God of Grace and Eternal Blessedness. Thus is the Soul-deceiving and Heart-hardening Nature of Sin, that it hides the necessity of Repentance from our Eyes, though it be the only remedy to Antidote against the spreading and deadly Infection of Sinning. We ought to be taken up in the exercise of it with the most serious consideration of the Soul; yet how many count present Repentance the burthen of Youth, the shame of vigorous Sinners, and the quality of Self-condemning Fools. But such who forget God in Wealth and Prosperity, cannot rationally expect that a few Sighs and Tears, and the Expiring Breath of a faint Lord have mercy on me, should safely waft a false hearted Sinner unto the Haven of Celestial Rest. Here the Ordinary observed, That Sin is the Revolting of a proud heart from God. The very first Step we take into the World, is naturally a going astray from the Equity and Purity of his Ways. A trifling with God in this duty of Repentance, provokes him and hardens the Sinner by presumption: all our Returnings are but wandrings till we come Home throughly to the Lord, to delight in the Holiness of his Nature, and the Equitable strictness of his Laws. A Man may be exercised in religious Duties, and yet his heart secretly depart from God, because it kept not in him as the Centre of all these plausible Motions. The sincere turning to God, is to be restless till we enjoy his Favour, though all Judgments be removed; therefore fear a deceitful Conversion, as much as a state of Profaneness: Thou canst not lay hold on God as everlasting Blessedness, if thy heart be unsound in the work of Conversion. Here were laid down Rules and Directions of turning sincerely to the Lord. Let not your penal effects of Sin only, drag you from it; but let Gods infinite Excellencies attract and draw your love to him. Have neither slight nor hard thoughts of God, as if he were an inexorable Judge: He will not take Advantages of you by your own Confessions and Self-impleadings: Stick not in the preparative work of Conviction or Godly sorrow, but turn to the Lord with your whole heart, so shall you lift up your faces to him without spot, without shame and confusion in your Souls. If you rise from Sin by sincere Repentance, there shall arise or spring up to you the light of Comfort and Safety: In the extremest darkness of Affliction death is counted the King of Terrours, but a Soul reconciled to God in Christ, may triumph in the midst of bodily Tortures, because it shall never fall into the Pangs of Eternal Death, which is a Total and Eternal Separation of Soul and Body from the Bliss-making Vision, and Enjoyment of the God of Glory. The Ordinary visited them on Munday, and after that he had prayed with them, inquired what penitential Impressions were made upon their hearts by either or both of the Sermons on the Lord's Day: The Afternoons Sermon was on the Fourth Verse of the Ninth Chapter of St. John's Gospel, Viz. The night comes, wherein no man can work; an account of which Discourse would be too long to insert in this half sheet. Then the Ordinary proceeded in acquainting them with the necessary indispensible qualifications for Eternal Blessedness: He also stated the distinct yet inseparable Operations of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in the changing of our corrupt Nature; yet affirming, That sinners must not lay all the stress of that divine work presumptuously on Free Grace, so as to neglect their Compliance with the sollicitations of the Holy Spirit. For though the Lord work both the Will and the Deed in the Conversion of a Sinner; yet the Lord is a free Agent, and will stop the Influences of his Grace, where Sinners turn it into Wantonness or Slothfulness. After stating the difference 'twixt True Faith and Repentance, from the Counterfeit Resemblances of them, they were desired to give some account of the frame of their hearts, and what hopes they had of a blessed Eternity; but this Soul-searching Inquiry made most of them very peevish, only some had more relenting then the rest, for the Warning of others. First, Thomas Kelsey , about Twenty Years of Age, Born in St. Andrews Holbourn , put forth to be an Apprentice to a Weaver , but served only half of the time: He acknowledged that he died justly for the murthering Mr. Goodman one of the Turn-keys in Newgate, the manner of which I refer to the Book of his Tryal. He Confessed, That he had been guilty of most Sins, being drawn away by evil Company to prophane the Sabbath, which is an In-let to all Vice. He said that it grieved him, that after he had the King's sparing mercy from a former Sentence of Condemnation, though he resolved then to amend his life, yet he joyned again with lewd Companions in the Prison: So that he said I am a sad and miserable Example of the hearts deceitfulness, as one whom Divine punishments have not driven from the love of my Lusts, nor yet Gods Mercies drawn me to a sincere Repentance. He also acknowledged a very great Sin he had long lived in the frequent Commission of, and but lately, since his distress in the Prison, been sensible of; yet though he did sometimes beg of God the pardon of it, and power against it, he did but faintly resist it: And that he returned to the commission of it, because he resolved against it in his own strength; yet, said he, since this last Crime of Murther, for which I knew I should certainly die, I laid my self prostrate at God's foot of Justice, to consider my deplorable condition, and have tryed my self, by the Law of God, how contrary my Conversation hath been to his strict and holy Will, I am now grieved at my very heart, that I have not made better use of my time since my former Condemnation. Oh how have I aggravated my sinfulness; yet I hope that I now hate sin, because I am troubled to see others sin, and that my sorrow now is more for offending God, than that I must undergo the shame of a publick death. He told me he was grieved that he could not shed Tears for his sins. I replied, That true Repentance consists more in the sincere Contrition of the Soul, than in outward Expressions of pensiveness: And that our very Tears for sin, are polluted as having need of cleansing in the meritorious bloudshed of Christ's Passion, whereby that love of all sin is mortified and subdued. He replied, That he begs the Spirit of God to work his heart more to the loathing and killing of his sins. He said, That his Conscience of late hath more smitten him for his evil Courses, and that he s troubled he hath not a heart to repent more, and turn to God in a greater measure. He said, This Scripture comes often to his mind, That God will reward or recompence every man according to his works. Therefore he dreads the Judgment and Condemnation of God; for my works, said he, have been very evil, and now I have but a very little time to do any good, and that his old Associates in the Prison drew off his heart, that it could not be so fixt and resolved in the carrying on of his present Duty, to make his peace with God, and to prepare himself for his Death. Hereupon he askt me, how he should perform his duty, so as to be a partaker of Christs merits: I gratified his request, so that at last he acknowledged, he was more fully setled in his mind with comfort, and his heart more penitent: Yet, said he, if I could have spent my whole life in Religious Duties, it cannot obtain my Pardon from God for the least sin. All this whole account were his own Expressions, and I hope he was penitent. Thus have I given a full account of Thomas Kelsey's Behaviour and Confession; only this is to be added, That before he was Executed he prayed earnestly for himself, and warned all the Spectators strictly to keep the Sabbath, and to avoid all secret Sins: That he had wronged more than he could reckon, but not being able to make Restitution, he prayed that God would make up those damages in his blessing on them and theirs. He was Executed on a Gibbet in Newgate-street just before the Prison, as a terrour to others; he prayed very fervently to the very last moment, and continued hanging for the space of Three Hours. During Kelsey's continuance on the Gibbet, Thomas Effol , Isaac Vallence , Jonathan Hawks , Thomas Fisher , Richard Bourn , Thomas Dod , John Low , were conveyed to Tyburn ; but as the Executioner was about to tye one of them up, there came a Reprieve from the Queen to respite the Execution, which was received by the Prisoners with extraordinary Joy, thankful Acknowledgment, and Protestations of Amendment. Whereupon, being taken out of the Carts, they were brought back with the Ropes about their Necks, and redelivered to the Keepers of Newgate ; but a Warrant coming down for the Execution of John Low , Jonathan Hawks and Thomas Effol , they were on Friday the 20th. of June conveyed in a Cart to Tyburn , and there being tyed up, and the Ordinary desiring them to disburthen their Consciences, by freely speaking to, and warning the People, &c. John Low declared he had been a great Sinner, guilty of many notorious Crimes, for which God had justly brought him to Shame and Punishment; but he was very sorry from the bottom of his Heart that he had not spent his time better, desiring the Spectators to take Warning and Repent whilest they had leasure, not doubting, as he said, that some who heard him might be as bad as himself, and stand in as much need of Repentance. However, he would judge Charitably, as knowing himself to be a very grievous Sinner; yet hoped for Mercy and Pardon in this his last Extremity, and heartily begged their Prayers; and appeared all along very intent upon Devotion, and the good Counsel that was given him. He dyed for breaking the House of Richard Clark of Mile-end , and taking thence Goods of value; he denyed not the Fact. The Ordinary applying himself to Jonathan Hawks , he confessed he had been a grievous Sinner, guilty of many notorious Crimes, and highly offended God; for which he was exceeding sorry, and repented from the very bottom of his Heart, yet declared that he had not been drawn into this way not above a Twelve-month past, nor followed it above half a Year. For fearing the evil Consequence he went to Sea , yet had not the good Fortune to stay there, but came on Shore, and had been burnt in the hand for a Robbery he committed, but protested he was innocent of the Fact for which he dyed; viz. for Robbing the House of one Anne King of Hampstead , on the 23d. of May, being so far from doing it that he protested, with many Protestations as a dying Man, upon the credit and hope of his Salvation, that he had not been near the Place in a Twelve-month past, but earnestly desired God to forgive those that swore against him, and he with all his Heart forgave them, wishing that they might live to repent of the Wrong they had done; and intreated the Ordinary, when he went that way, to tell Mrs. King that he had no hand in the Robbery, or ever so much as knew of it, till he was apprehended, and that he dyed innocent as to the Fact. He further declared, That he had committed several Robberies, and been a very vitious Liver, for which God had in Justice suffered him to come to this Punishment, desiring all to take Warning, and avoid evil Courses, hoping yet, though he found himself not so well prepared as he ought, to find Mercy through the Merits and Mediation of his blessed Redeemer. Effol being condemned as Hawks for the Robbery at King's House, having before been burnt in the Hand, declared his Innocency as the other had done, in Relation to that Fact; but acknowledged he had been a very grievous Sinner, and was guilty of Robberies, and all manner of Crimes within his power, Murther excepted; desiring all would take Warning by his untimely end, and live up to a good Conscience and honest Conversation, least they provoked God to give them over to themselves. &c. The Ordinary hereupon proceeded to give them pious Counsel in this their last Extremity, to lay hold of God's Mercy in the Merits of Jesus Christ, and keep their Faith stedfast, that they might not be found Wavering; giving the Spectators an Excellent and very Seasonable Admonition, drawing Inferences from the Misfortune of those poor Wretches about to suffer: Letting them see thereby, what they were like to be if they provoked God to give them over to themselves, in tiring his Patience and Long-suffering. Then he proceeded to give the Criminals Consolation, by the Prayers of the Church; made them severally acknowledge their Christian Faith according to the Articles of the Apostles Creed, and sung a Psalm, and prayed with them; after that, some of their Friends took their last Farewell. And as the Ordinary was about to give them their Benediction, they all very Earnestly entreated him, that from them as dying Men he would warn their Fellows that were reprieved to repent them of their Sins, and Leave off their evil Courses, least they come to the like untimely end, though they might escape for what they had already done; which he promised effectually to perform. And then having received the Benediction, after they had fervently prayed for themselves a while, the Cart drew away, and left them to the Mercy of their most Merciful Creator. This is the whole Account I can give, Sam. Smith , Ordinary . Advertisements. These are to give Notice to all Persons, for the Benefit of the Publick, That Mr. Elmy, Professor of Physick, and Operator, of known Integrity, and above 25 Years practice, liveth at the blew Ball in Whale-bone Court , at the lower end of Bartholomew Lane by the Royal Exchange , who must safely and expeditiously Cures Deafness and Noise in the Ears in any, of what Age soever, (if Curable) and at first Sight, by Inspection; resolves the Patient if so or not, as most Eminent Persons of Quality in this City can Testifie. He hath also a most Excellent Gargarism or Mouth-water, which will make black or yellow Teeth as white as Ivory, in a few times using; and it will certainly cure the Scurvy, and all other Diseases incident to the Mouth, Teeth and Gums, which in many Persons causeth a stinking Breath, which (by the blessing of God, and the use of this Water) I dare affirm you will be freed from those Maladies before-mentioned, with Directions. His Pills only prepared for the the French Disease, and the Running of the Reins, may be had in Boxes of several Prices, with other Venereal Arcana's, as occasion requires, with Directions. A Proposal of Skill in teaching Youth to speak Latin and French fluently, and that truly and properly, according to Grammar-Rules, in Two Years; and Gentl. of Age in one Year. If any Gentleman or Gentlewoman, who can spare Two Hours in a Week to be with him, have a desire to learn to speak Latin and French fluently, and that truly and properly, and to explain any Author, Mr. Switerda, recommended to our Present King, professed a new and most exact Method to teach them the said Languages in one Year. Those who have Learned formerly, may recover it in Three or Four Months. He teacheth also other Languages in a very short Time. And if any one desires Historical Cards, and a Succinct Grammar in Two Sheets of Paper; or a Pack of Grammatical Cards, they may have them at Three Places where he teacheth, viz. In Ax-yard in King's-street Westminster, at Mrs. Crayers, Thursdays and Fridays. In Devereux Court near the Temple, next Door to Jo's Coffee House, Mondays and Wednesdays. And in Thames-street at the Still-yard Coffee-house, Thursdays and Saturdays. LONDON, Printed for Langley Curtis at the Sign of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey's Head near Fleet-Bridge . 1690.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words OF THREE MALEFACTORS, VIZ. JOHN RICE for Forgery, PAUL LEWIS for feloniously firing a Pistol at Joseph Brown on the King's Highway, AND HANNAH DAGOE For stealing sundry Goods out of a Dwelling-house; Who were Executed at Tyburn on Wednesday, May 4th, 1763. BEING THE FOURTH EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon . WILLIAM BECKFORD , Esq . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON. NUMBER II. for the said Year. LONDON: Printed and sold by M. LEWIS, at the Bible and Dove, in Paternoster-Row, near Cheapsides for the AUTHOR. [Price Six-pence.] THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE'S ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, &c. BY virtue of the King's commission of the peace, oyer and terminer, and goal-delivery of Newgate, holden for the city of London and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall in the Old-Baily , before the Right Honourable William Beckford , Esq. Lord Mayor of the city of London ; the Right Honourable William Lord Mansfield, Lord Chief Justice of his Majesty's court of King's-Bench; the Honourable Sir Sydney Stafford Smythe , Knt. one of the Barons of his Majesty's court of Exchequer ; James Eyre , Esq. Recorder , and others of his Majesty's Justices of oyer and terminer of the city of London, and Justices of goal-delivery of Newgate, &c. holden for the said city and county of Middlesex, on Wednesday the 13th, Thursday the 14th, and Friday the 15th of April, in the third year of his Majesty's reign, seven persons were capitally convicted and received sentence of death, for the several crimes in their indictments laid, namely, John Rice , John West , Joseph Johnson , Paul Lewis , John Turner , George Chippendale , and Hannah Dagoe . And on Friday, April the 29th, the report of the said malefactors, and also of Esther Lyon , convicted in February sessions preceeding, being made to his Majesty, four of the said malefactors were respited, to wit, Esther Lyon , John West , Joseph Johnson , and John Turner , during his Majesty's pleasure; and John Rice , Paul Lewis , George Chippendale , and Hannah Dago or Diego , were ordered for execution on Wednesday May the 4th. On the evening before execution, a respite of 14 days was brought for George Chippendale , and to be continued, if within that time he shall submit to suffer the amputation of a limb, in order to try the efficacy of a new-invented styptic for stopping the blood-vessels, instead of the present more painful practice in such cases. For this indulgence, he, together with his brother and his uncle, had joined in a petition to his Majesty, and thankfully accepted it, appearing in good health and spirits, ready and chearful to undergo the experiment. Whoever has passed through life and death, and done or suffered any thing remarkable in either, so as to attract the notice and excite the curiosity of the world, must expect to have their names marked out in suitable characters in the records of time. For we can no more avoid hearing and conversing on the interesting subjects of the day, on the remarkable actions, conduct, and character of persons distinguished for their good or evil deeds, than we can guard the hearing ear against sounds, exclude visible objects from the seeing eye, or suppress that appetite for news, which, if not equally natural, is perhaps stronger in many than for their breakfast. Let this be accepted as an apology, if any be requisite, for those outlines of life and death touched in the following characters. But further, they who are so unhappy as to have fallen into public offences, when being overtaken by the hand of justice, and brought to any right sense of their condition, are often reminded to pray, and 'tis to be presumed they do so, to their latest hour, "that other offenders, especially their accomplices, may be brought to repentance and give glory to God. - And that all who are engaged in the like evil courses, seeing or hearing of their punishment, may take warning and fear, and do no more so wickedly." For, as the preservation, the recovery, and the deterring of others is one good end of all public examples; the more surely and extensively this good end is obtained, the better 'tis to be hoped will it fare, not only with the promoters of it, but also with the poor sufferers themselves. As on the contrary, they who weakly and officiously strive to disappoint and defeat this good purpose, do so far disappoint the designs of public justice, and deprive the unhappy criminals of the good fruits of an hearty and real repentance; one necessary part of which we are obliged by our rules of duty to inculcate daily upon them from first to last, "to let no worldly consideration hinder them from making a true and full confession of their sins, and giving all the satisfaction which is in their power to every one whom they have wronged or injured, that they may find mercy at our heavenly Father's hand for Christ's sake, and not be condemned in the dreadful day of judgment." Can the credit of an offender, or his family, already stained unavoidably by his own act, and deed, or can the concealing and screening of accomplices who must one day be brought to justice, (and the longer deferred, the heavier must it fall) can these worldly considerations be put in the balance against the indispensable obligation to this duty, and the dreadful consequences denounced on the neglect of it? So that such indulgent and mistaken friends or visitors of obstinate criminals, who put them off this course and practice, are in reality their enemies: And their best and true friends are they, and they only, who endeavour to make their lives and deaths as instrumental to their own happiness, as useful and beneficial to the public good and safety, as the case will admit. On such principles, till supplanted by better, we must proceed in our usual method expected and demanded by the public, to whose interest and safety these humble offerings of service are dedicated, intreating their kind and candid acceptance of them, on these sad but necessary occasions, however reluctant we enter on a task, so invidious to some, so reproachful in the sight of others. But farther, the many falshoods and misrepresentations uttered and vended on these subjects, seem to demand an authentic account of their case and behaviour. 1. John Rice , broker , was indicted for forging and counterfeiting, and knowingly and wilfully acting and assisting in forging and counterfeiting the name of Ann Pierce , a person then entitled to a certain share in the joint stock of Southsea annuities, to a certain pretended letter of attorney, purporting to have been signed by the said Ann, and to have been sealed by her, and to be a letter of attorney from her the said Ann, to him the said John Rice of Exchange-alley, which said letter of attorney is to the purport and effect following, that is to say, "KNOW all men by these presents, That I, Ann Pierce , widow , executrix of Henry Pierce , late of Bedell in Yorkshire , deceased, do hereby make, ordain, constitute, and appoint John Rice of Exchange-alley , my true and lawful attorney, for me, in my name, and on my behalf, to sell, assign, and transfer, unto any persons whatsoever, and for any consideration, sum, or sums of money whatsoever, all or any part of five thousand Pounds, old South-sea annuities, standing in the name of the said Henry Pierce , deceased ; also to give the necessary receipts, acquittances, and discharges, for such consideration moneys, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, in and about the premises, by virtue of these presents. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of November, 1762. Ann Pierce . Sealed and delivered, being first duly stampt, in the presence of Thomas Wynne , Edward Jones ." with intention to defraud the governor and company of merchants of Great-Britain, trading to the South-seas, and other parts of America, &c. against the form and statute, in such case made and provided. It was laid over again to be done with intent to defraud Ann Pierce . There was a third count with intention to defraud Thomas Brooksbank , and in which indictment, he was likewise charged for feloniously endeavouring to assign and transfer the aforesaid annuities belonging to the said Ann Pierce , against the statute in that behalf, November 10. This indictment selected and set forth one fact out of many of the same kind of forgeries, with which the prisoner stood chargeable, to the amount of nine times the sum of 5000 l. therein laid. The proof was made on the evidence of several officers of the South-sea house, of Mrs. Pierce the proprietor of the stock, and the two subscribing witnesses, T. Wynne, and E. Jones, who being waiters at Sams's coffee-house , frequented by Mr. Rice, were ignorantly drawn in, at his request, to sign this letter of attorney, without knowing the purport or consequences of it. A warning, which the court gave them on this occasion, cannot be too publicly known; to be careful to know the contents of what you are witnessing, because it is no indifferent or innocent act to set a name as a witness: At least it must be just and necessary to see the very person sign, seal, and deliver what you witness to be so done in your presence. - The several steps of this whole transaction were proved, that Mr. Rice gave in a memorandum in writing to Mr. Fenoulhet, the proper officer in the South-sea stock and annuity-office, to make out a letter of attorney for Mrs. Ann Pierce , widow of Henry Pierce , to sell the said sum of 5000l. which letter was produced in court, dated Nov. 26, that Mr. Rice was the attorney named therein; did act and transfer 500l. stock to Mr. Brooksbank upon it, on the 10th of November following; that three other letters of attorney were made out to Mr. Rice in the same name and manner, on which he sold and transferred the sum of 19,900l. Mrs. Pierce being examined on oath, in relation to these letters of attorney, on the 27th of December last, four days after Mr. Rice had fled, she declared her name to each of them was forged; and that she never received any consideration or value for that large sum, which probably was her whole estate. In this case, the company, being legally advised, made good her whole stock; by which they sustained the loss, and became prosecutors. The indictment was so clearly proved, not only to the satisfaction of the court and jury, but to the conviction of the prisoner, that he attempted no denial or defence of the fact; but only pleaded in alleviation, his steadiness to his religion against the temptation offered him at Cambray , to protect him, if he would change it. As this may be deemed somewhat singular in a man of his profession, (and practice) there can be no doubt but his behaviour, in this article, has been, by his brethren in the alley, freely canvassed, and sufficiently sneered at, having other causes more probable, in their judgement, to assign for it, than the spirit of martyrdom. Thus much however may with truth be asserted, that our offences against each other, however dangerous to society, however capital by its laws, are not so presumptuous as those committed against heaven; nor so heinous as a final determined apostasy from true religion. And there can be no doubt, but many may fall into the former kind of offences, who would stand stedfast against the latter. Having an opportunity to visit Mr. Rice a few weeks before his trial, and before any other clergyman was admitted to him on this account, it was with no little concern and emotion I saw him totter as if ready to fall when he entered the room, and bowed. His appearance of distress, with dejected mien, and low spirits, scarce supporting his fallen lot, could not fail to affect a humane heart with deep compassion: yet a sprightliness seemed now and then to glance thro' this cloud of affliction which surrounded him - A young man, not much exceeding thirty years, scarce below that middle size which has the freest and most equal flow of spirits: his complexion naturally fair, now somewhat sallowed with grief; his hair gathered behind in a bag, of an high-nut brown colour inclining to sandy. A man, so loudly trumpeted by fame, could not fail to attract my attention; nor could his well-made person and neat dress give a vivacity to his air in this fallen condition, which he could not avoid expressing in every look, and voice, and gesture. We quickly fell into some serious conversation adapted to his circumstances, and which chiefly turned on the rise and progress of his troubles, interspersed with some proper reflections and admonitions, which he seemed to receive with an humble thankfulness. And as he had been open and candid in his several examinations before magistracy, he preserved the same character in private conversation, declaring and confirming the substance of what had passed and been reported on good authority from those several examinations. On his return from the third of which, he fell down in a fainting fit, before he came to the door of the Poultry-Counter . He imputed the beginning of his misfortunes to that spirit of gaming, or buying stock for time in Exchange-alley , against which no laws are yet found to be a barrier; no examples of ruin a sufficient warning. He imputed his first shock in the alley, to a commission he had from Col. - , secretary to a foreign ambassador. The differences paid by him on that occasion, amounting to 2000l. were never made good to him by his principal. This, with other like cases, set him upon those devices to support his credit in the alley, to which he at last fell a victim; devices, which by repeated easy practice, secured by present secresy, and the fallacious hope of restitution, on a reverse of fortune in his favour, he began to forget to be fraught with death. For when he had alienated any stock for which he was employed as agent or broker, he kept punctually to paying the interest when due; and I am well assured he has replaced the principal also, in some stocks without being suspected; and had he not been unexpectedly surprized with the news of Mrs. Pierce coming from Yorkshire, soon after the fatal experiment for which he was convicted, he might have gone on as yet undiscovered, in hopes, at least, however vain, of recovering his losses and preventing his fate. One objection indeed rises strong against this hope being real and wellgrounded, as being utterly inconsistent with his unlimited expensiveness; quitting the safe course of middle life, in which he owned to me he could fairly make 1000l. a year; and launching into high life, which must demand five, or ten times that income yearly; a town-house in a genteel street; a country-house at Finchley , each furnished more than elegantly, adorned in high taste, a coach, chariot, post-chaise, with several pairs of fine horses for harness, besides saddle-horses, servants suitable, a negro boy, &c. This seems like the desperate effort of a mariner, who foreseeing a storm and a lee-shore, quits the coast, and the straits, seeks for sea-room, and new-adventures in the main ocean, wherein, by one unlucky wave he is foundered. This calls to mind the remark of a plain humble friend to the family, on hearing of this splendid outset; "I hope, said she, Jack is not going down hill." At the first visit his real situation and circumstances were condoled, and gently touched upon, but with the freedom of plain well-meaning truth; reminding him of that spirit of pride and avarice, that preference of false honour, and the opinion of men before the fear of God and regard to his duty; the neglect of which was the source of his false steps and calamities; that probably he set out with that dazzling but false principle, the love of the world and its pleasures, more than the love of God, resolving to be rich at any rate; that he must now search his heart, and his ways, and penetrate to the root of this evil, in order to correct and eradicate it, before he could find true peace. This he seemed to hear and receive with a proper temper, telling me that his wife was admitted to visit him, and was well-disposed to assist and read to him. It may be allowed me to think myself justified and supported in this free treatment of his case, as he professed a regard to religious considerations, in the account he now gave me of his behaviour at Cambray , adding, that he had been imprisoned there for two months on the application from this side, to have him delivered up; that his apartment was near the chapel of the prison, (purposely contrived so) where he could hear, and, if he thought fit, join in their worship. Is not this a good lesson, if not a keen rebuke, to Protestant prisons and hospitals? My own eyes have seen their chapel in an hospital in Brittany so placed in the center of the wings of a ward, that the patients could hear the prayers as they lay in their beds. Mr. Rice added, that an overture was made to him from the bishop, to embrace their faith, and conform to their religion; but that he rejected it with resolution, saying, he would rather lose his ears or his head; that he had declared the same things when examined before my Lord Mayor and the gentlemen of the injured companies. He was commended by me for his firmness in adhering to his own principles, if sincere, and encouraged on that sincerity to pray for grace to enable him truly to repent, and be restored from his present fatal lapse, not doubting but he had felt the pangs of a bitter remorse, which I declined reviving too quick a sense of at present. Some proper tracts were also presented to him on this occasion, with a proper apology for one of them, beseeching him not to forget that he is a criminal. But however decently he behaved at present, it was told me, on my calling in to visit him again, that offence had been taken, not perhaps so much by himself, as by one very near him, on account of the title and matter of a tract put into his hand, called, A compassionate Address to Prisoners for Crimes. By means of which (tho' not of my writing) I presume it was, that I saw him no more till his trial; being kept at the Poultry-Counter till the morning it came on. An indulgence, to which his open behaviour, his readiness to acknowledge and make satisfaction for all injuries to his utmost power, probably recommended him to the discerning, and worthy chief magistrate, and the prosecutors. For when these were preparing to lay their evidence before the magistrate, he said he would save that trouble, and so confessed and gave particulars, assuring and satisfying them he had no accomplice. And when re-examined concerning a particular person of considerable property in the funds, he said, that gentleman had sometimes lent him money on a pinch, but was in no wise privy to his forgeries. When brought to trial, he was distinguished with a place at the inner bar; he appeared languid, pale, and so tremb ling, that he could scarce hold up his hand to be arraigned. When the evidence against him was gone through, being asked what he had to say in his defence, he desired to call witnesses to his character. It was intimated to him from the bench, that this could avail him nothing; but rather turn against him - Hiatus valde deflendus. However his witnesses were heard; and they gave him a character, which several, whom I have heard speak of him, agree to be just: that before this affair, nothing was known against him, having acted as a man of strict honour and integrity. 'Tis affirmed of Mr. Rice, that before he eloped (December 23d last) he sent for his tradesmen's bills, and paid all that were brought in. After he was found guilty, he looked up to the bench with a most melting, piteous face, and many tears, imploring mercy, and the intercession of the court, with his Majesty, to spare his life. He was answered with words of compassion for his family, his wife and himself; but at the same time warned not to flatter himself with vain hopes of that mercy which was not to be expected. " For " considering your crime, and its consequences, in a nation, where there is " so much paper credit, I must tell you " (said the Lord Chief Justice) I think " myself bound in duty and conscience, " to acquaint his Majesty, you are no " object of his mercy;" adding, that all public companies, concerned in paper credit, should take caution from this instance, as no doubt they will, to examine strictly all letters of attorney, and papers wherein there can be any suspicion of fraud. When brought to the bar to receive sentence, little more was directed to him after what had been said by Lord M - . After this he was daily visited, and he duly attended the chapel. He set about preparing for his expected change with deep attention, both in common prayer and in private dovotions: his behaviour was quite becoming a person in his unhappy case; he was daily assisted and instructed in the chapel, with the other convicts, partly from the daily course, and partly from select portions of scripture adapted to the occasion, under which he seemed daily to improve, and be more reconciled to his lot; he looked for the death warrant for some days before it came, and when it did come, the news of it was kept from him for some short time, till Mrs. Rice, who was then with him, could be conducted home; for he had an apartment to himself, to which Mrs. Rice was frequently, almost daily admitted. Before this, he might perhaps entertain some glimmering of hope, but was constantly cautioned not to lean upon it. He was earnestly desirous to be admitted to the communion for several days, but it was of necessity deferred, till the Sunday before his execution, for want of other prisoners being prepared, or willing to communicate: and even then, none of the convicts could, with decency, be admitted but Chippendale; as to the respited criminals, and Hannah Diego , they refused to come; and Paul Lewis had, by his discourse and behaviour in the chapel every day, and on that in particular, in the hearing of several gentlemen, shewn himself to be as much the highwayman as ever. By the best account we can learn of Mr. Rice, he was born in Spital-square , educated at a private academy in that neighbourhood, and lived there till of late, when he set up his equipage. His father was a man of fair character, and moderate fortune, was an upper clerk in the South-sea house, and did business as a broker in Change-alley : his success in the latter enabled him to quit the former; and encouraged him to initiate his son, when yet a stripling, in the same business; to a considerable branch of which he introduced him; and dying about eight or nine years ago, left him a handsome property in the funds, by the interest of which, with his regular and fair transactions as a broker, he had an income of 12 or 1500l. a year. But instead of enjoying this with safety and prudence, he would venture for more, by sporting, gaming (as it is called) in the alley; so that he told me, his losses in the whole, by paying debts of honour, in that way, amounted to 60,000l. False honour indeed! added he; as it was for his employers as well as himself. He said, the commission of bankruptcy taken out against him, by his attorney, after he fled, was not by his order; and that he took not above the sum of 3 or 400l. abroad with him; that Mrs. R - not knowing his case, but in general that something was amiss, was hurried after him with the bulk of what he had left in bank-notes; that she got to the coast of Holland; but the hard frost, with the ice on that coast, setting in, obliged the captain to cut his cable and run, leaving his anchor; he was driven back to Harwich; from whence she returned to London, fearing and suspecting no ill consequence; but found herself quickly taken into custody, seized and examined; having notes to the value of 4700l. found, as it is said, concealed about her stays; this she was obliged to surrender, which with the produce of his effects sold, he apprehended would be applied to the account of the commission of bankruptcy. Some proper questions were put to him, before he was admitted to the holy communion, concerning his preparation; first, as an humble penitent in general; and 2dly, as a criminal. The first being well known points, I need not repeat. The second was, whether he had it in his power to make any more restitution or satisfaction than he had yet done to the injured? To this he answered in the negative. Whether he had any accomplice? This he also denied, and received the blessed sacrament on the truth of these assertions. By this and other numberless like instances, in most if not all cases of dying criminals, every reasonable and impartial person will see it is a real part of justice due to the public and the injured; it is a duty, an indispensable duty annexed to the office of Ordinary in whomsoever it is lodged, to persuade criminals to confess the several forgeries, robberies, thefts, burglaries, and other injuries done: On whom? when? where? and with what accomplices? without being exposed to be accused and abused by an obdurate criminal, as being impertinently curious and officious to collect materials only to fill up his account. That the public and the injured expect this most disagreable and irksome duty from him (of bringing notorious offenders to confess) appears from the several letters, messages, or requests, delivered to the Ordinary on this subject before each execution. Not to mention private directions and orders to the same purpose from his superiors in the court on several occasions. And what influence or check on such offenders can the Ordinary have, but the power of giving or refusing the holy sacrament to them, as they shew themselves penitent or impenitent? I need not call this a power vested in him, so much as a duty bound upon him by the rubricks, established by act of parliament firm and inviolable as our constitution; or what is equally, if not more sacred, the indispensable rules of rational religion, and good conscience. One remark more concerning Mr. Rice, and I have done; that he never refused to converse with me in private, or seemed to be offended at any question I asked, or any instruction I gave him, but received all with gentle meekness, serious attention, and humble thankfulness; and I must add, was often greatly shocked at the contrary behaviour of his fellow-convict P. L. next to be spoken of. Mr. Rice had also another clergyman, his former acquaintance, to visit him as oft as they chose, with my knowledge and approbation; with whom when I consulted on his case, not the least dispute or difference arose among us. 2. Paul Lewis was indicted for that he with a certain offensive weapon, called a pistol, which he had and held in his right hand, on John Cook wilfully and feloniously made an assault, with an intent the money of the said John to steal, against the form of the statute, &c. March 12, to which he pleaded guilty. This indictment was tried late in the evening; and by his pleading guilty, it was apprehended by the public, that he hoped to get off with transportation only; which was far from giving satisfaction, as there was a general resentment and indignation against him for the base perfidy and foul ingratitude he betrayed in the fact, for which next day he was a second time indicted, for being an illdesigned and disorderly person, of a wicked mind and disposition, not regarding the laws and statutes of this realm, nor pains or penalties that should fall thereon; that he on the 12th of March, with a pistol, value five shillings, loaded with gun-powder and a leaden bullet, which he had and held in his right hand, did wilfully, feloniously, unlawful ly and knowingly, shoot at Joseph Brown , he being on the King's high-way, against the peace of our sovereign Lord the King, &c. The circumstances of this affair were so odious in themselves, so disgraceful even to the character of an highwayman, that the offender persisted to deny them, and charge the accusers with perjury, atheism, &c. still murdering their characters, when he missed their persons. It appears Lewis had an accomplice with him on the road near Wilsden , both were mounted, masked, and armed with pistols. They had just robbed a gentleman and a lady in a chariot, about five or six in the evening; quickly after they attacked John Cook , presented a pistol and demanded his money; he offered them his little money, they demanded more; in this dispute farmer Brown appeared and was forthwith attacked by Lewis, who because he would not stop at his command, fired on him very close to his side; he fell, though not wounded, by the startling of his horse; but fell on his feet; at that instant farmer Pope coming up, took Lewis prisoner. Brown went and took hold of him, clapt his knee on his breast, and bid Mr. Pope pursue his comrade; he got on his horse and pursued three quarters of a mile, till the fleer observing he came near, quitted his horse, and fled into the fields. Mean time Paul begged for mercy, urging that he was a gentleman bred, and would go with him where-ever he desired; Mr. B. unwarily let him up without searching him for arms. Scarce was he got up, when he clapt another pistol to his breast, with a d - n you, I'll shoot you dead; the pistol he knocked downwards, and as it pointed to his thigh, Lewis snapt it, and it only flashed in the pan. His heels were immediately kicked up, he was rifled of his pistols, ten bullets and a mould. The pistol he snapt was charged with a bullet. - The evidence of these three witnesses agreed so well, that there can be no doubt of the truth of the facts. Nor could the prisoner in his defence deny it; he only prevaricated, saying, he only fired at farmer Cook's horse, but had no intention to take the man's life; but not a word against Brown's evidence. This criminal is publicly known to have been a prisoner in Newgate twice before for a considerable time; being moved the first time to be tried at Kingston , and acquitted by means not to his credit. Soon after he met me in Smithfield , politely thanked me for the good instruction given him while in our prison, promising to live and act agreeable to it. Having congratulated him on his deliverance, I hinted to him he, would do well to go abroad, and break off his connections here, as he only way to prevent further ill consequences; e thanked me, but said he had got a place of about a 100l a year in the Custom-house , which would support him. We parted. I saw no more of him till he was again apprehended and examined before Sir John Fielding , under a charge of several robberies, on which occasion he behaved with insolence, and even menaces to the justice. On his trial at the Old Baily , the ensuing sessions, for robbing Mary Brook , in the Worcesterstage, near Shepherd's-bush , he was again acquitted, for want of full and positive evidence to the person. His friends however had him detained in Newgate as a debtor, till within a fortnight of his being a third time taken in the fact, in the manner before described. Although the anonymous collector of the newspaper paragraphs concerning Rice and Lewis, republished, under the title of A true, genuine, and authentic Account, &c. has closely followed all their mistakes, yet he must be allowed the honour of one invention, that Paul Lewis was one of the ten children of a worthy clergyman in Ireland ; we will venture to restore the honour of his birth to this land at present so prolific of such heroes, and fix his birth-place at Horsmanteux in Sussex . His parentage and education were such as would have given him credit and advantage, had he not disgraced and disappointed them. About the age of six, he had interest enough to be placed out in a good foundation school, where being received into the first form, a young gentleman in the highest then went off to the university, continued there three or four years to take his first degree of B. A. and returning to be usher to the same school, found Paul Lewis still in the first form where he had left him; such was his incapacity, so inpenetrable his head to the rudiments of learning, - insomuch, that it is said, he never could spell, or write even his own language grammatically. For this reason among others, when his period of seven years on the foundation was expired, instead of being sent to the university, his father took him home, where he with some of his brothers being grown up into gay, idle young fellows, who must have money to spend, became suspected to the neighbouring gentlemen. This put them upon providing for them at a distance. Paul was made a Matross at Woolwich , by the interest of Sir C. B. - p. As sprightly dunces often turn out fops and beauxs, so Paul, by vying with his superior officers in dress, soon got deep in his taylor's books, to the tune of 150l. which obliged him to decamp and quit this genteel support. We hear of him next in the marine or sea-service , where several of his early feats of courage and conduct are boasted of, and some of more stratagem than honour. Such as his collecting three guineas a head from his brother officers in a man of war, to lay in fresh stores for a West-India voyage, going a shore to buy them, and forgetting to return to the ship. Courage however of some kind, it is agreed, he had, which he would exert in any station. When ashore, and at leisure from duty, he would raise contributions on the road: - A practice which he must have begun (by his own confession) so early as at the age of 20. - Whether he took occasion to commit the first fact of this kind from resentment on seeing a younger officer of superior interest, promoted over his head, as some say, or whether from necessity, brought on by extravagance urged by his audacious and depraved disposition, is uncertain. This however is well known, that his temper and behaviour at school were such, and so incorrigible, that many of his school-fellows proverbially foretold his fate. It appears from some of his latest ranting boasts, a few days before he suffered, that he valued himself much for well-laid schemes, to rob with safety and impunity. Of this kind was the following fact: Being recommended, above a year ago, to the lords of the admiralty for preferment; while he waited about town, he settled himself at the Bull ale-house in the Borough, from before dinner till midnight; he had bespoke a horse to be ready for him at 9 in the evening at the Spur-Inn , in the same neighbourhood. Between 8 and 9 he said to the people of the Bull, What have you got for supper? Whatever it was, he pretended not to like it, but would step to his own lodging and get somewhat he liked better. In this interval he rid out, robbed Sir T. H - y and son, in their coach going to Clapham , between Newington and Vauxhall , of cash and Bank-notes, to a considerable value; and quickly returned to the Bull . When tried for this fact, the people of that house swore he had been there on that day for 12 hours, one half hour excepted, in which the jury judging it next to impossible he could commit the robbery, acquitted him, tho' sworn to, both by the gentlemen and their servants. Soon after he was met by a friend and companion, who was glad to see him at large, and asked him, which side of the evidence was forsworn? he answered, neither: But he had got the bustle (meaning the cash) in his pocket. When I heard of my old acquaintance, Lewis, being once more in custody at New Prison ; that there was strong evidence against him, and he had confessed enough before the justice to determine his fate; that he was dejected and low-spirited; I could not forbear to pay him a friendly visit, ex officio, thinking he would receive it kindly. He was just returned from his examination before Sir J. F, &c. I found I had caught a tartar; I did not perceive at first that he had taken a glass to enable him to confront the justices, or wash down his examination. I said to him, Ah Lewis! I am sorry to meet you here; had you taken my advice, you had escaped this. He was surrounded by a croud of curious spectators; and he was inclined to shew his talent of prophane ribaldry before them; " You, replied " he, murder men twice: I have a very bad opinion of you, and think you no better than a " Papist. You teach false doctrine." &c. Then, to palliate all, he said, " You see I am mad;" behaving himself in a manner which seemed to confirm it; to the diversion of the spectators. He added, " I am no Atheist, " I am a Christian every inch of me:" little thinking, or caring what a scandal he brought on that venerable name; and that an Atheist in practice is scarce to be distinguished from one in profession; but that he is the more inconsistent monster of the two. This was no time or place to refute him, he was only answered, "'tis to " be feared, all this will not save or excuse you!" Finding my visit misunderstood, and ill received, and that is was unseasonable to put a proper book into his hands, which I had carried with me for him; consisting of serious advice, and devotions fitted to his case: another opportunity was taken to send it to him; when it might be hoped he had recovered, and put on, the man at least, if not the penitent christian. When he was moved to Newgate to take his trial, he now and then came up to the latter part of divine service, strutting and rattling his irons, as if proud of the cause in which he wore them. His voice was now and then exalted in a response, or an amen, in a loud and ludicrous tone; a practice in which he took a pride among the prisoners in his former confinements. And that he was proud of his fetters and chains, appeared an undoubted truth in the judgment of his keeper, who being affronted by him, generously said, "You r - l, I'll not treat you as " you deserve, because you are my prisoner; but " I have a mind to take off your irons, and I think " I can't mortify you more." As he affected to be a real M'Heath, 'tis said he boasted to a visitor that he could, like that hero, buy off the Old Baily ; and merrily sang: If gold from law can take out the sting, &c. - as in the Beggar's Opera. These incidents happened before his trial. When being convicted he was brought to the bar to receive sentence, he was reminded, that it was but a short time since he was tried at the same bar before, that by his late facts he had now filled up the measure of his iniquity; and as his moments of life must now be very few, he was warned so to employ them as to prepare for his change; not to aggravate the reproach of his family, nor contribute yet more to bring down the grey hairs of a worthy father with sorrow to the grave. This seems to have been intended as an admonition to him against the desperate crime of suicide, which the bench had an intimation, he had declared with horrid imprecations to perpetrate, if convicted. When visited after conviction, they were put in mind that they had many good oportunities of prayer and instruction before this, but never in the same sad crisis, under the sure sentence of a speedy execution; it was hoped therefore that our present labours would make a deeper impression, and to better effect than ever. A proper and solemn exhortation was added, shewing them their true state, their real and alarming danger, and the only way to escape it. Proper portions of scripture were daily chosen, read, and applied to them. Lewis, in common with the rest, seemed for the present heartily affected; but he began at the wrong end first; with all his evil habits and prejudices about him, he talked of receiving the sacrament, at a near day of his own naming, without notice or preparation; and that two clergymen, of his acquaintance, would visit him in order to administer to him. I let him know I approved of his good intention, when ripe for it, and that I should be glad of any assistance he could find most agreeable to him, but at the same time gently cautioned him against presuming too suddenly on that great attainment, the effect of a true and hearty repentance; wished him to consider his repeated provocations, after many warnings and chastisements sent to him in vain; that he had now pulled down sudden and early ruin on his own head. He then turned his first proposal into a desire, that I myself would adminster the sacrament to him on Thursday next. He was answered, that I should be glad to have no objection, and to find by his behaviour, that he was duly prepared. He took this opportunity to apologize for his rude language to me, when visited at New-Prison , saying, He was then in liquor; otherwise it could not be supposed that he being a clergyman's son, would abuse a clergyman. Then, replied I, you shall hear no more of it: nor he never should, if he had not renewed his ill-treatment and threats with greater violence than ever, at several times after this. The truth of it is, he often hung out false colours, and talked in quite contrary characters; of which I had a glaring proof next morning, Sunday, April 17, when I was told by the turnkey, that the captain (as he stiled him) had been very unruly and outrageous the night before; about nine, when he went to lock him up and put out his candle, he cursed and swore most desperately that he would put an end to his own life, unless they allowed him some light for the whole night; or, if he could not by any means destroy himself, he would roar aloud all night, and alarm the neighbourhood with the cry of fire and murder. The keeper being acquainted with this, ordered, that if he persisted, he should be hand-cuffed and chained down. By this threat he learned submission, and kept silence. This he never could be brought to, had any neighbouring officious keepers of other prisons permission and power allowed them to come into the prison, and call the keeper to an account for his conduct, and encourage his prisoner in his disorderly behaviour against him. However, this behaviour of Lewis in the cells, was of a piece with what was said of him in New-Prison , that he swore to destroy himself if convicted; and we shall find the purpose, or threat at least, fully confirmed, the last morning of his life. When the prisoners were visited next day, April 18, a worthy rector of the city came up to us to prayers, who now and then, in particular cases, favours the prisoners with a visit; and with calm, judicious, valuable, and by me ever valued, advice and assistance. Such benevolent, and truly beneficent visits to prisons he has long delighted to practise; not to aggravate, but to alleviate, or supply the labours of the minister, and the sufferings and horrors of guilt; not to embarrass, and increase our difficulties, but with the tenderest sentiments of humane and christian charity to extricate us. May God, in his goodness, send more such visitors and benefactors to our prisons! Prayers being ended, and the usual instructions given; this gentleman spent some time with Mr. Rice, Lewis, and each of the other prisoners. The first, with some other prisoners, he judged to be in a penitent, hopeful way. At the same time intimation was given us by a sensible and serious man, who had visited Lewis at New-Prison , that he was a profane scoffer at the scriptures, and in particular of several parts and characters contained in them: viz. the writings and character of Moses, of David, and others: which charges being now mentioned to him, he confirmed with his own mouth, repeating and retailing many stale, exploded, and often refuted objections against those well-established writings and characters, which were all answered to him upon his own principles, for he still pretended to acknowledge the divine authority of Jesus Christ. The most important, useful, and practical truths, are ever firmly connected with a tie not to be dissolved. So it is in every science; mathematics, physics, and above all, in morality and theology. We know that Jesus Christ himself hath established the writings of Moses, the Psalms, and the prophets; all of whom wrote concerning him. These are the scriptures he commanded men to search; because in them we think we have eternal life, so far as they testify of him. And if we believe not Moses and the prophets; neither should we be persuaded though one rose from the dead. These things were repeated to Lewis; but he too little regarded them. His capacity was better tuned to plan a robbery; which, if well applied, might have made him a general or an admiral. Lewis owned he had read the Free Enquirer, that exalted author; but condemned him as an ignorant presuming blockhead, for attempting what he was not able to make out. It seems he had disappointed poor Lewis in the expected ease and satisfaction he wanted in his guilt and infidelity. Notwithstanding all this, one of Lewis's panegyrists, in the Gazetteer of May the 5th, has celebrated him as "a " person of good natural parts, who had a just " sense of the christian religion, and discerned clearly and sensibly concerning the scriptures, &c." Just as clearly and sensibly, as this panegyrist conceives and writes of poor Paul Lewis , when he says, " That his motive (for suicide, for which he concealed a penknife about him) was to prevent the disgrace of his family, by an ignominious death." Whereas the court, every right thinking man, and the laws, have a contrary sense of it; that it must aggravate the disgrace of his death to his family, no less than his own guilt, and would have treated his remains (" not as those officers, some of distinction did, by whom he was in general respected, " and shewed their respect to him as he passed along") but by driving a stake through his carcass in a cross road. This is a rare salvo against an ignominious death and the disgrace of his family! to fear man and not God; moments worldly shame more than eternal judgment. This clear and sensible writer seems to be as closely connected with the penman of Lewis's letter to Mr. Recorder, published in the same news-paper, as Lewis's crimes were with a degree of madness. But to silence all his cavils, two plain points of belief and practice were proposed to him. 1st, That humiliation and repentance were his part and duty in his present circumstances. 2d, That this and all he can do, will not prevail with God for mercy, but by the merits and blood of Jesus Christ; laying aside all foolish and ill-grounded objections of evil-minded men against the word of God. To this, and much more, he answered, that he must be guided by his own conscience. But can a seared conscience and obdurate spirit be a good guide? He acknowledged, at the same time, the great propriety of the portions of scripture this day read and applied to them, viz. Levit. 26. and St. Luke 15. He went one step farther with us this day; express'd his abhorrence of suicide, (of which, he was conscious, he stood justly suspected, from the evidence of his own mouth) saying in a contrary strain, of true faith and patience, "What, don't I " know that my Saviour Jesus Christ, who was perfectly innocent, suffered and died for me? and " how can I refuse to follow his example?" And he gave me an instance of rejecting an opportunity, and resisting a temptation of this kind; when a near relation of his (as he said) brought him a vial of liquid laudanum to take, he dashed it against the ground and broke it. When I repeated this fact to the keeper quickly after, as I thought it my duty to do, in order to guard him from such visitors, he only said, "he did not believe him." Lewis was at this day in so complying a temper, that without any application or solicitation of mine directly or indirectly, he promised me of his own accord he would write a full and true account of his own life, desiring I would publish it as he wrote it. By such prudent and temperate visits and applications to this rash, giddy youth, as we were this day blessed with, it is very probable from the effects, he would have daily become more tractable, pliant and penitent, till he should be gently led on to the Lord's table, with patience and satisfaction, with hope and comfort to himself and his minister, as many great criminals have been before him, (blessed be God!) and it is hoped, may be again. When visited next day he still gave me an encouraging account of himself, that he had read over the companion to the altar which I had put into his hands a day or two before, when the usual notice for administration of the sacrament was given. And this subject was afterwards daily opened and explained to them. The day following he told me he reads Sherlock upon death, commended him as an excellent writer and very proper for him. Having a little private conversation with him, to set him right in some parts of his behaviour and way of thinking, he now varied his promise in a matter ever very indifferent to me with regard to myself, except as a proof of repentance in the criminals, that he would give a copy of his own account of himself to another clergyman, (whom doubtless he had seen in his cell) as well as to me; to which I answered, I hoped it would be such as would deter others from following his steps, and not allure them. He answered in these ever-memorable words, "If to tell " them, that after the first fact he committed, he " was ever in fear; and under apprehension that " every man he met, nay every bush he saw, was " a thief-taker - that should be the encouragement " he would give them; assuring them that since he " fell into this way, in which he had long reigned, he " never could be easy. How powerful is truth! how forcible are right words! even from a man experienced in sin, who has felt the truth of them. Even scoffers while they scorn and would annull, do strongly confirm God's holy word - The wicked flee when no man pursueth, &c. a found of fears is ever in his ears. There is no peace to the wicked. I was still at a loss to guess what time Lewis meant by his long reign in that course, as I knew he had several, not short, interregnums in his reign, while confined; but as I was determined to ask him no curious questions since his first insult and abuse, nor say any thing but what I thought necessary for his salvation, I forbore, till of himself he explained it on the morning he suffered. Notwithstanding this keen sense of the stings of guilt, and the horrors of living a declared enemy to man, and a rebel against God, he still denied or evaded the confession of the fact for which he is convicted, saying, he did not shoot at the man who took him, but at his horse; when in fact both he and Brown were on foot. And with the utmost inconsistency said, he would not communicate, because he could not forgive this witness. I sent for him to the closet, to converse with and set him right in this and other points of preparation, he utterly refused to converse with me; he was answered with a patient expostulation in the chapel, shewing him it was his own interest more than mine to be well directed and advised in private rather than in public; he only answered with sneers and ridicule, saying, he would go to no confession-box. What perverted him into this unaccountable temper I can't say, for he had before this freely conversed with me, between ourselves. I waited and deferred the administration several days in hopes of his compliance and coming to a better disposition, daily assisting him with proper prayers and instructions. In this interval a neighbour went to chapel with me, and observing Lewis's indecent and obstinate behaviour, took the charitable freedom to reason with him after prayers, that his duty and interest should prevail with him to comply with those rules and directions given him for his own benefit, and in which the ordinary could have no private end or advantage. He answered, Whether I am fit or no, what is that to him? d - n him, I shall lick him before I have done with him, if he don't give me the sacrament. This passed in a little room in the way going down from the chapel. About eight or nine minutes after this, he heard him utter the same words as he went into the cells, dwelling on the thought and delighting in it! d - n him, I shall lick him if he don't give it me. Impious stupidity and absurdity! In this extraordinary conversation he was asked farther, are not you thankful to Providence for preventing your murdering Mr. Brown when you fired at him? He said with a curse, it would give him no concern if he had killed him, for the man had no business with him; and he fired in his own defence. In a word, his behaviour and conversation was such as shocked every one who were witnesses of it. This good man, who is far from being rigid in his notions, declared, he concluded him to be a reprobate or a madman, and in either case totally unfit for the sacrament; all which, and more, he is ready to testify, and attended at Guildhall on a proper day for that purpose. Another day, justifying his past courses, he strutted through the chapel laughing and talking aloud, he said, in the hearing of the prisoners, I only robbed the rich to give to the poor. A common excuse for all thefts and robberies While I was one day reading a lesson chosen for their support and consolation, Lewis, instead of making a good use of it, was busy in turning over Mr. Rice's bible, (for he used none himself in the chapel) to point out a supposed contradiction between St. Matt. 27. 44. and St. Luke 23. 39 - 42. A stale exploded objection that has been often answered. This he proposed aloud, in the hearing of all the poor ignorant prisoners, and would have entered into the dispute in the midst of the service. I desired his patience till that should be ended. He was then told that he as a scholar should consider, that two historians writing of the same transaction, might mention it in different views and with different circumstances without directly contradicting each other, the one inserting what the other omitted; the one particular, the other general, in his narrative or mode of expression; that he would do better to propose these difficulties at proper times and places, and he would have satisfaction given him; that it would better become him to reflect at present on his own inconsistencies and contradictions in words and actions, in calling himself a christian and not believing or behaving as a christian; and if he disbelieved the bible, how could he hope to be saved by the words of it? Is there any contradiction about the plain and necessary duties of repentance and faith? repeating some texts to that purpose. He laughed aloud, and said, in the prisoner's hearing, " I put him in mind " of a French priest whom he had taken prisoner at " sea, who told the ship's crew, they were all damned, if they did not believe all he told them." He added, by way of provocation and contempt, before the prisoners, "that I was drunk when I went to visit him in New-Prison ;" though he owned before, by way of apology for his monstrous rudeness at that visit, that he himself was in liquor. It is scarce worth mentioning this inconsistent slander which confutes itself, as it was but twelve at noon when I visited him; and all who know me can testify this vice to be abhorrent from my character. Lewis was farther reminded at present, that I have had several young men of education and spirit in his sad case, who, instead of behaving like him, used to read to their ignorant fellow-convicts, and help to prepare them; that such employment would be more to his benefit and theirs; that however, instead of being angry, I truly pitied him." He swore he pitied himself too, who must die at twenty-three years of age. He was answered, if you live only to increase your guilt, it is better to die. He then bid me not to expose him or his family; he was told, he had exposed himself much worse than I could or would; his life and character, and his trials on record, had done that effectually. On Sunday, May 1, when Mr. Rice and Chippendale, having given all the satisfaction I required that they were prepared, were admitted to the holy communion, Lewis would have forced himself upon me to be administred to; and because I could not admit him with a good conscience, reviled me, and said, he would not be examined by a Jacobite parson, &c. He added unlucky enough, "I am a true christian, as much as you are a scoundrel." The sarcasm here rebounded, and fell as it ought. The same morning, as I am assured by two gentlemen present in the chapel, while I was in the closet between prayers and sermon, Lewis was boasting of his heroic spirit and genius for the high-way, swearing he did not value his life, but to be disappointed; for it was a d - d well-laid scheme. It would have got us a 1000l. in a week. And in less than an hour after this, he would have forced himself to the Lord's table, as before. In such a disposition, the reader will easily believe this outrageous criminal capable of any perfidious and ungrateful misrepresentation against his minister, if he could find others capable of attending to him, and being imposed on by him, so far as to aid and abett him. Such in truth was his conduct and stratagem the two last days he had to live, and till within an hour or two of his death. To confim this with regard to him, and to palliate and excuse it with regard to myself, need I repeat a trick which I was well-informed he played off against his own aged father, afflicted and depressed as he must be in himself, kind, forbearing and compassionate to this enfant perdue. When his father visited him this last time in Newgate , he put twelve guineas into his hand, for a present supply; the lad dextrously slipt one into the cuff of his sleeve, and then opening his hand to his father, shewed him eleven, saying, you have given me but so many; his father put his hand in his pocket, took out another guinea and gave it to this ingenious youth; of which Paul quickly after boasted, saying, I have flung the old F - out of another guinea. It is confidently asserted, he made as free with his father's character when at liberty, telling him, he only preached the money out of his people's pockets. But what was this to the virulent malice of threatening the ordinary on the eve of his last day, as he did in the hearing of a worthy clergyman, who is able and willing to attest it; that he (Lewis) " would take care he " should never attend another dying criminal." If this be in the power of an obstinate profligate highwayman, or any who take part with him, as doubtless it may be by violence or stratagem, the ordinary for the time being should hold himself very easy and degagé in his situation, unless he be armed with the patience and resolution of a martyr to a better cause than P. L's. Need I repeat his behaviour in the cells, where instead of reading, meditation and prayer, he was often heard to sing loose songs aloud, so as to divert his fellow-convicts, and then call out and ask them, " how they liked it?" Against such perverse and daring behaviour as this he was early and earnestly cautioned soon after his conviction "not to affect the character of an hero." But in a place where the maxim is, the wickedest is the best fellow, no wonder he could not resist this strong temptation to his vain pride; especially while this hero and favourite of the goal had his ears daily tickled with the title of captain; and when he appealed against his minister, for his good behaviour, to those who took care of him and perfectly knew the contrary, he was soothed and bolstered up by those men of veracity and candour, with " Captain, you always behaved like a gentleman, as you are." This was in the hearing of several witnesses, in order to condemn the ordinary's conduct towards him, as if rigid, unreasonable, and unjustifiable. 3. Hannah Dagoe , widow , otherwise wife of William Connor , was indicted, together with one Matthews not taken, for stealing three copper saucepans, a copper tea-kettle, an iron stove-grate, an iron fender, a gridiron, four harrateen bed-curtains, a featherbed, three blankets, two quilts, one teaster, six matted chairs, a wainscot table, seven pictures framed and glazed, three silver teaspoons, one pair of bellows, one hair-trunk, one table-cloth, one silk and worsted gown, three linen aprons, one lawn apron, two laced caps, two linen caps, two cambric hoods, one cambric handkerchief, one stuff gown, one callimanco petticoat, one cloth cloak, two linen shifts, one pair of cotton stockings, one pair of cotton gloves, one velvet bonnet, and other goods, in the whole to the amount of 11l. 4s. the property of Eleanor Hussey , in the dwelling-house of Susannah Rowland , widow , March 17. This convict, a lusty strong bold-spirited woman, about 35 years of age, took her name from a Spanish seaman, one Diego or Dago, who happening to be her fellow-prisoner married her in White-chapel gaol , wherein she was confined for debt. After he was gone abroad, or dead, she is said to have taken up with William Connor , who was the keeper of that prison . In a quarrel which she fell into there, she stabbed a person; for which, being tried and convicted, she was fined and sent to Newgate for six months; during which time she again took an opportunity to stab a young man, one Ralph Wayne , for no personal provocation but the resentment she conceived against him for turning evidence against his two accomplices Morgan and Dupuy. At the Poultry-Counter she was known to have been a prisoner several times. She is said to have been a native of Ireland , but being brought over very young, had her education and principles, such as they were, here in London . She told me, she had wrought and dealt in the millinary way in the neighbourhood of Spital-fields , agreeable to what her prosecutrix said of her, that she had done plain-work for her in her husband's time. However it is but too probable she used a much worse kind of industry, in which, though long practised, this fact for which she was convicted seems to be a master-piece. On the 17th of March, the tutelar saint's day of her country, a day by some devoted to mirth and festivity, by others abused to riot and excess, she paid a visit to Eleanor Hussey her prosecutrix, a little before noon. This was the third visit made on this plan. She was enabled to make a creditable appearance, by the spoils of Mrs. Ingram, another person whom she had lately robbed or defrauded of clothes and goods. This favoured her scheme of pretending to have got into some good circumstances by the death of a friend; and to take this old acquaintance, being a widow , to live with her freely on her bounty. She began with taking her out in a coach with another neighbour, Mary Wayland , in order to spend the day merrily, and shew her where she lived. They dined and drank together at the Nag's-head in Leather-lane till between four and five in the afternoon, when Dagoe and her pretended maid, Ann Matthews , left them on some plausible pretence, perhaps to get ready an apartment for this new guest; instead of which she went back to Mrs. Hussey's lodgings, at the house of Mrs. Rowland's in Phoenix-street , Spital-fields ; when by her shewy dress and fair speeches, pretending she would keep and maintain Mrs. Hussey in her own tenement, she got admittance into the apartment, and stript it of the goods and apparel mentioned in the indictment, leaving her nothing but a bare bedstead which she could not unscrew. Having conveyed these away, she returned to Mrs. Hussey about nine in the evening, but quickly left her again, under pretence of getting a coach to send her home, and returned no more. Here the poor woman stayed in pledge for the reckoning till next morning, when she sold her ring to pay her way; and getting home, found her lodgings stript. What distress and anguish must she have felt! not a bed to lie on, not one necessary left her! what a cruel remorseless theft was this? she had no hopes of remedy till a few of her goods casually seen hanging out at Mr. Meer's, a broker's shop in Houndsditch , were the means of discovering and restoring the bulk of them to the right owner, and bringing the thief to justice. She was convicted on the clearest evidence of the several persons now mentioned, insomuch that she could say nothing in her defence but faintly to deny her taking the goods, and submit to the mercy of the court. The next morning after her conviction, being visited and called upon to attend at chapel, she made an excuse that she had no clean cloaths. However she was dissuaded by another convict of a former sessions, Esther Lyon , from persisting in this excuse, and was prevailed upon to come with her to prayers and instruction. In the course of which she seemed affected with a deep sense of her past sinful course, acknowledged she had been very wicked, and that the words spoken pierced to her heart. But we could never gain more from her that these general acknowledgements, and that she would make her peace with God in the best manner she could, but would never be prevailed on to be a communicant; answering all the general instructions and persuasives which she had in common with the rest, and all the particular applications to herself, with a flat denial and desire to be excused. We left her to her own way, in which she went on to the last. She was attentive and quiet in the service, though she seldom read or made any responses. Thus it is, that while some are presumptuous and would obtrude themselves on this sacred ordinance unprepared, others are too diffident of being ever prepared, and even of the divine mercy, and so excommunicate themselves from all the benefits of it, by neglecting and evading an express command of their dying Saviour. The happy mean between presumption and despair, is the desirable temper which we recommend to sinners and criminals from first to last, to be prayed for, aimed at, and attained. There is mercy with thee, therefore shalt thou be feared. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. On the Morning of Execution. WHEN I went to visit them at 40 minutes past six, the prisoners, I was told, were not yet ready; Lewis was just changing his linen, which a few minutes before was brought to him, or else he would have been ready; the cell doors being open, a neighbour, Mr. P - r - y, who went in with me, heard him call down to us and say, "he would come directly." While I walked and waited in the Pressyard, expecting the prisoners every minute, another visitor came in a little before seven, passed me, as if unregarded, and went up to the cells. The prisoners were said to be then ready to come down, all, except Chippendale, or Clippendale, whom they intended not to bring till I called and prevailed on him to come; but they did not yet come: I waited for them about three quarters of an hour in the whole. About 10 or 15 minutes after the said visitor (who must be nameless) went in, he returned down from the cell without any prisoner after him, and desiring to speak to me, I went aside with him; he said, " Mr. Lewis hopes you won't take it ill, but he " don't chuse to come to chapel lest he be discomposed, but desires to spend the remainder of his " time in his cell;" he was answered, " they might " do as they pleased." With this answer his visitor returned to the cell to Lewis. Every one can see this was contrary to Lewis's declaration to me before this visitor went up to him, let the inference be what it may. While I still waited for the prisoners, a third clergyman came in, Mr. M - x - ll, whom I met at the gate as I looked out for two serious and good neighbours expected to come and join with us. I told him whom I looked for, that they were not yet come, and hoped he would join with us in communion. He answered, "with all my heart." I added, and not encourage any schism. No, said he; but I want to speak a word or two to Lewis. I offered to wait on him; he seemed to agree, but on second thoughts desired I would not; I then recommended to him to promote order and peace; he promised me he would do so. I hoped it, from his good character, and being educated on the same foundation with the other preceding visitor, presumed in my thoughts that connection and influence might prevail. After he went up to the cells, the other prisoners quickly came down and went up to chapel. While I conversed with Mr. Rice and the other convict, Dagoe, Mr. M - x - ll came up to me and said, " Lewis would not come, because, "excuse the expression," he says, there is something in you disagreeable to him; answered him, "that don't surprize me; in my situation I must expect that and more." On which occasion, this distich of a very worthy man, whom in my youth I have had the honour to converse with, occurred to me, with very little variation: " Hated by knaves, and knaves to hate; " Be this my motto, and my fate. Soon after prayers were begun, Lewis was conducted up in a flurry to the chapel, and came and kneeled down opposite to me at the table, while I was repeating this petition of the litany: "From all " sedition, privy conspiracy and rebellion; from all " false doctrine, heresy und schism; from hardness of " heart and contempt of thy word and commandment, " good Lord, deliver us." The suffrage or response he repeated aloud; and it is hoped the force and propriety of this petition, as applied to him, at that instant reached his heart. He kept up his attention and fervency in making his responses through the litany, till we came to this part of that admirable prayer for support under afflictions; "and graciously hear us, " that those evils which the craft and subtilty of the " devil or man worketh against us, be brought to " nought; and by the providence of thy goodness " they may be dispersed; that we thy servants being " hurt by no persecutions," it was added, [no kind of sufferings.] At these words he dropt on his side by the table, and as he fell he cried out, in a tragic strain, O my family! We took him up, set him on a seat, got him water, wine, and a smelling-bottle to recover him; which being done, he kneeled down in the same place again. Soon after he himself spied lying by him on the floor, a new clasp penknife, which seemed to have dropt from him when he fell. He held it up in his hand with a look and gesture, to express his thankful astonishment for being prevented making the use of it which, he would be understood, to have intended it for. Mr. M. who kneeled near him, took it out of his hand. He then explained to us, that Mr. A - k - n, by going into the cell to him where he was left alone by his visitor, had prevented him from putting it to the horrid use which he had kept it for, in his pillow, ever since he was a prisoner; he shewed us the bosom of his shirt torn down for the purpose, and said, that when searched he dropt it into his shoe, whence it flew out by his fall in the chapel. He also took a paper out of his pocket, wherein he had transcribed some verses of the bible, wickedly wrested, and absurdly perverted to justify this dire fact of suicide; it was the account of Saul and his armour-bearer's death self-inflicted, 1 Sam. 31. 4, 5. Why did he not quote the examples of Ahitophel and Judas too? worthy masters and patterns of such a disciple! worthy object of such! A panegyrist as he happily left behind him, by whom he is celebrated in the said Gazetteer of May 5, for his clear and sensible discernment concerning the scriptures, of which this is a fresh proof. After this, who will vouch for this panegyrist having a just sense of the christian religion, or a clear and sensible discerning in the sacred writings? A veil should have been drawn over this part of Lewis's behaviour, as has been over several others of himself and visitors for 2 or 3 days past, leaving them to their own reflexions and self-conviction, had not a very partial account of this transaction been published in the Gazetteer aforesaid, the very day after his execution; which demanded a fair and circumstantial account of that affair as a specimen, a very small specimen, of that veracity, candour, and decency, with which the ordinary was treated in other instances, now wholly suppressed and sacrificed to the love of peace. As Lewis now seemed to return to his duty and to put on the penitent, he was questioned about his disposition and preparedness to receive the holy sacrament; as whether he earnestly desired to renew the promise and vow made in baptism, and to renounce all his past transgressions of it in thought, word and deed? whether he repented him truly of all his sins, errors and crimes? together with the other requisite points of self-examination. To which he, with the other convicts, to whom these questions were likewise directed, made proper answers in general. He was then questioned in particular, whether he had any accomplices? which he could not deny. Whether he did not think it his duty to discover and name them for the public good, and his own private peace and conscience, that they might be brought to repentance, or to justice? To this he answered, that he had wrote and sent to them all, to quit their wicked courses. But as to any thing more, they had all sworn to each other, by kneeling on the Bible, with the most dreadful imprecations on him who should ever betray his fellows. That he had been now three years on the high-way, and that he had never hurt any one; denied that he was the person who shot the coachman through the hat; declared he had been ever true to his accomplices, and that the man who is false after such an oath and to such a league, merits damnation! Presumptuous abuse, most absurd perversion of the Bible! to kneel upon it and swear to live in open violation of all its laws, and in defiance of all its judgements! and imagine this laid any obligation on the conscience; or bound to any thing but a most profound humiliation and hearty repentance. These were some of the wounds and bruises and putrifying sores he was so tender of opening to his proper pastor; and to conceal which he put himself into other hands, who perhaps daubed him over, instead of pouring in oil or wine, or mollifying them with precious ointment. What could be done now? the time pressed; the sword of justice waited with impatience; he had his chosen teacher at his elbow: he had mispent and lost his late and most precious moments, in meditating the most dire and horrid designs, leading to eternal misery. There was no time now to combat and confute those capital errors of learning suicide, and the desecration and abuse of God's holy word, from the book itself. We must now be content with general expressions of repentance for all that is past, and earnest prayers for his pardon. By these and such means he was admitted to the holy sacrament; after which I received him to my arms, saying, This my son, was dead and is alive again. He seemed to behave himself with compliance, and an humble and thankful submission. I must acknowledge the first unexpected sight of him coming into the chapel gave me great joy. His open and frank behaviour, with other marks of conversion, and deliverance from so great a destruction, as he was ready to fall into, increased that joy. He now said he would answer me any question; and lamented the ill terms he had been upon with me, hitherto. It was now too late to think of putting any more questions to him. He grew sick, and as he went down stairs was so overcome that he stopt, till his stomach was eased. He had before this dropt some tender expressions about his family, a wife and one or two children, which gave him great anxiety. By the account I had from a neighbour who stood near him in the press-yard while his irons were knocked off, his hands tied, and the halter put he recovered his spirits, and again acted the hero before the spectators. Seeing a person he knew, at hand, he said to him, "Go over the way and " borrow me a cap, for as I intended to destroy " myself, I have made no preparation of that kind." He asked another, "Is my hearse ready? It is; Then (so) am I. It was observed he neither prayed for himself, nor desired the prayers of any one, but looked around with a stern fierceness, as if he could destroy all that were present. He was put into the same cart with H. Dagoe; and it was said by those who saw them in the way, that their behaviour was equally unconcerned and hardy, and that by the air and manner of Lewis, he still affected the M'Heath. Mr. Rice's behaviour this morning was placid and composed, pious and resigned, he answered the particular questions put to him with an open freedom. Whether a protection was really offered him, on the terms of conforming to their religion at Cambray? He answered, that it really was so at first; but that their zeal relaxed in proportion to the pressing and repeated demands of our court to have him given up; and also on their discovering he was not so rich as they expected. Whether he had any accomplice? This he still denied. To what value his forgeries amounted? To which he answered as before, to about 45000l. I had seen him late the preceding evening. His wife was reading to him Taylor's holy living and dying. He told me, he had a lively hope, and was endeavouring to confirm himself in it. His wife took her leave of him the same night, and was prudently sent out of town early next morning. When we parted, after divine service in the chapel, he took a most tender farewel, thanked me for all good offices with a parting look which bespoke pity and prayer for him to the last. He had applied to have a coach to the place of execution; which when it could not be granted, he expressed great indifference about it. He was decently habited in a suit of mourning, and had a cart to himself; in which a steady friend, at his own earnest request, accompanied him, who conversed with and assisted him in the way. Being brought to the place of execution soon after ten, Rice and Lewis were easily tied up; but Dagoe behaved with a resolute firmness in her looks, and a more than masculine boldness in her manner; she disposed of her capuchin and some other little matters to some that stood near her; and twice she got loose the cord which tied her hands, and flung it from her with resentment. At last the executioner tied them a third time with his garter. It is said, she gave him a push at that time, so as nearly to overset him. Being thus fixed and prepared, they were prayed for as usual near half an hour, the people at their request joining with them. There was a vast multitude of spectators, who in general behaved seriously. At a proper pause in prayer, being each asked if they had any thing to say to the spectators by way of warning, Lewis spoke to this effect: " This dreadful sight will not, I believe, invite " any of you to come here by following my example, but rather to be warned by me. I am " but twenty-three years of age, a clergyman's " son, bred up among gentlemen. This wounds " me the deeper; for to whom much is given, " of him the more is required. My friends, I " intreat you all, avoid such offences as may " bring you here, for every cause, and especially for the sake of your family. Let the memory of my evil actions die with me, and do " not reflect on my aged father. Hitherto I " have been a disgrace to all who know me. " Were I to begin life again, I should live an " honour to society. He still denied that he intended to kill the prosecutor, but only shot at his horse; (which has been remarked on before) yet confessed his life was justly forfeited to the laws of his country." Hannah Dagoe , being asked, still denied she was guilty of the fact she died for, but owned she had often before deserved to be brought here. Being again warned not to persist in a denial of that fact, she owned she was concerned in it, but said no more. Mr. Rice was silent except in prayer, wherein he was fervent. They were all recommended to the divine mercy and protection with repeated prayers and a final blessing. We parted in peace, and they were (about eleven) launched into eternity; with prayers for an happy issue out of all their troubles. This is all the account given by me, STEPHEN ROE , Ordinary of Newgate .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS, Who were Executed at TYBURN, On WEDNESDAY the 6th of August. BEING THE FOURTH EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Rt. Hon. Sir JOHN SALTER , Knt . Number IV. For the said Year. LONDON : Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M,DCC,XL. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , before the Rt. Hon. Sir JOHN SALTER , Knt . Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; Mr. Justice Fortescue; Mr. Justice Parker; Mr. Baron Wright; Sir John Strange , Knt . Recorder ; Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London; and others his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer, for the City of London, and Justices of Goal-Delivery of Newgate, for the said City and County of Middlesex, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 22d, 23d, and 24th of May last. Two Men, viz. Arthur Bethell , otherwise Bethwin , and John Clark , otherwise Smith , otherwise Pug, otherwise Jack the Catcher; and one Woman, viz. Ann Armstrong , otherwise Armistead , were convicted of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death accordingly. And, At the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, &c. held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , before the Right Hon. Sir JOHN SALTER , Knt . Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; Mr. Baron Carter; Mr. Justice Chappel; Mr. Justice Fortescue; Sir John Strange , Knt . Recorder ; and Mr. Serjeant Urlin, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London, and others his Majesty's Justices, &c. on Wednesday the 9th, Thursday the 10th, and Friday the 11th of July last. Two Men, viz. Samuel Badham and John Foster , were convicted of wilful Murder; and likewise, Two Women, viz. Rachael Isaacs , (a Jewess) and Susannah Breamer , were convicted of capital Felonies, and all received Sentence of Death. After their Condemnation, they were urged in the most serious Manner to prepare themselves for their approaching Dissolution; and as they were all Persons utterly ignorant of Religion, and absolute Strangers to Piety and Virtue, the Wretchedness of their State, and the Importance of the great Work they had to perform, was set before them in Terms most likely to affect them. Their dreadful Condition was represented to them, as they had forsaken the only Fountain of Happiness, and were Strangers to the Covenant of Promise, having no Hope, as they had liv'd entirely without God in the World. I endeavoured to make them sensible of this their wretched and miserable State; and to consider, that as they had all their Lives neglected their Souls, and their future everlasting Good, it was highly necessary that they should redouble their Care and Diligence in improving the short Space of Time that was before them, to saving Ends and Purposes. And as the Image of God was destroyed in them, and they had liv'd all their Days in Enmity to God and Goodness, they were instructed to cry mightily to God, to be filled with a due Sense of the Evil of their past Courses, and that clean Hearts, and upright Spirits, might be renewed in them. Samuel Badham and John Foster , having been convicted of Murder, they had Admonitions suitable to their Cases. The Heinousness of their Crimes were represented to them, and they were made sensible, that their having destroy'd the Lives of their Fellow-Creatures, was an Offence for which no adequate Reparation was possible to be made by them. That it was a bold, presumptuous invading the Power and Authority of the Lord of Life, and the Author of all our Beings, whose Property alone it is to give Life, or to stop the Breath in our Nostrils. That God had expressed against such Offenders his highest Indignation, having declared, That the Bloody and Deceitful shall not live out half his Days; that whosoever sheddeth Man's Blood, by Man shall his Blood be shed; and that God himself will require it at the Hands of such Sinners against him, and their Fellow-Creatures. It was further represented to them, that the Consequences of Murder were horrible and bitter, with regard to themselves even in this World; for though they should have escaped the Justice of Men, yet unless their Consciences were seared, and they under a judicial Hardness of Heart, they could never have expected to be free from that Anguish and Horror of Mind, which would have inseparably haunted them through all the Hours of their after Lives, and would likewise have dreadfully Embittered all their future Enjoyments. After these Things were laid before them, and they seemingly affected with them, they were in the most serious Manner advised in this their Distress to fly for Refuge to the Hope set before us, to plead for Mercy at the Throne of Grace through the Blood of Jesus, which speaketh better Things than that of Abel, and to pray for that sincere Contrition and Repentance which God would not despise. During the Time of their Confinement in the Cells, they willingly attended at the Chapel, and to outward Appearance joined with me in Prayer; but yet none of them were so seriously and deeply affected with a Sense of their deplorable and undone Condition, as they ought to have been, and as would have become Reasonable Creatures, under such Melancholly Circumstances. Ann Armstrong , (convicted for stealing a silver Tankard in the Dwelling-House of Mr. Coster, in Grub-street ) behaved with more apparent Signs of some Sense of her Condition, than any of the rest. Arthur Bethell was very thoughtless and foolish; he and John Clark , alias Jack the Catcher, frequently behaved ill, and gave Offence to others, but upon their being reproved, their Behaviour was more decent. Samuel Badham was seized with an Illness which continued upon him three or four Days: When I visited him he told me he was sensible of, and penitent for the Murder he had committed; but notwithstanding his Declarations, he was not duly affected with his unhappy Condition. John Foster did not deny the Fact for which he died; but he endeavoured to palliate his Crime, by insisting upon it, that he had no premeditated Malice. He and Susannah Brammah behaved with tollerable Decency. Rachael Isaacs , (a Jewess) came to Chapel with the other Prisoners, not out of any Regard to Devotion, but merely for the sake of a little Air, and a short Relief from her Cell. She was bigotted to the Jewish Persuasion, nor would she be convinced that any Prophecy in the Old Testament related to our Saviour Christ; much less could she be persuaded to pay any Regard to any Instruction from the New Testament. During her Confinement in the Cell, she was afflicted with Sickness, and often wept very much. After the Report was made to the Lords of the Regency in Council, I acquainted her and Bethell, (with the others who were reprieved for Transportation) that Mercy was extended to them; upon which they all wept for Joy, and thanked God upon their Knees for this their Deliverance, promising by the Grace of God to amend their Ways, and to lead new Lives for the future. On Tuesday the 29th of July, Report was made to the Lord Justices of the Seven Malefactors then under Sentence, when their Excellencies were pleased to reprieve, Ann Armstrong , who was convicted for stealing a silver Tankard in the Dwelling-House of William Coster , in the Parish of St. Giles's, Cripplegate , May the 16th. Arthur Bethell , otherwise Bethwin , otherwise Barwin , for assaulting Edward Edwards on the Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Silver Watch, value 3 l. and 3 s. in Money, April the 26th. Susannah Brammah , of St. George's, Hanover-square , for stealing a Parcel of Linnen, Rings, and Money, to a con siderable Value, in the dwelling House of Peter Depuis , May 27. And, Rachael Isaacs , otherwise Rachael Jacobs , for stealing a great Quantity of Goods and Money in the dwelling House of Moses Demattos , in the Parish of St. Catherine Cree-Church, June 16. The three following, viz. Samuel Badham , John Foster , and John Clark , alias Smith , alias Pug, alias Jack the Catcher, were ordered for Execution. 1. Samuel Badham , of St. Giles in the Fields , was Indicted, for that he not having the Fear of God before his Eyes, &c. May 20th, in and upon Susannah , the Wife of Simon Hart , feloniously, &c. did make an Assault, and both his Hands in and upon the Throat of the said Susannah, did fix, and fasten, and with both his Hands, so fix'd and fastened, the Throat of the said Susannah did squeeze and press, by Reason of which squeezing and pressing, the said Susannah was choaked and strangled, of which choaking and strangling she instantly died. He was likewise charged by Virtue of the Coroner's Inquest for the said wilful Murder. He said he was about 48 Years of Age, that he was born in the Parish of St. Mary Overy's , and for some little Time, was in the Parish School, where he learned to read, but had very much neglected what he had there been taught, and now could read but very imperfectly; yet he had more Knowledge in the Scriptures, than many who are People of much more Learning. He was bound Apprentice at a proper Age, to a Shoemaker , with whom he serv'd out his Time, after which he was sometimes employed by a Relation in the Business of Coney-wool Cutting , and at other Times followed his own Trade, and for some Years he maintain'd his Wife and Family tollerably well; he had several Children born and christen'd in St. Olave's Parish, all of whom are dead, except one Son, who is now living, and as his unhappy Father says, is a very sober, industrious Youth. He told me, that he constantly attended the publick Worship of God, while he was in tollerable Circumstances; that he often went to the establish'd Church, and frequently to Dissenting Meetings, having an Inclination to the Presbyterian Perswasion. He was very Lame in his Feet, which he said was occasion'd by an Illness which seized him some Years ago; the Consequence of which was, that he could never wear any Shoes, but always walk'd with a thick Bundle of Rags tyed under the Soles of his Feet, and with a Stick in each Hand. His Wife died about eight Years ago, and after her Death he fell into extreme Poverty and Want, sometimes supporting himself by mending old Shoes, and when he had nothing else to do, he begg'd Charity in the Streets. This was his Way of Life when he became acquainted with Susannah Hart , the Woman he murdered, and who was the Wife of one Simon Hart , who having left her; this unhappy Wretch and she agreed to live together, and accordingly they cohabited together as Man and Wife, for two Years, 'till the Time the Fact was committed. He used to go out a begging, and her Employment was to sweep the Doors before Gentlemens Houses in Rathbone-Place , and go on Errands for the Servants. As to the Fact for which he suffer'd, he was not willing directly to acknowledge his Crime, but seem'd desirous of being thought Innocent. To this End, he frequently exclaimed against the Deceased, in a bitter Manner, as though she was excessively given to drinking Geneva; insinuating that his Conduct and Behaviour was much more reasonable; but that she was continually fuddled, and constantly out of her Senses, and that she had sold or pawn'd all her Cloaths, and had (about a Year ago in one of her drunken Fits, over-laid a Child he had had by her. The Account he gave of the Woman's Death, was, that on the 20th of May, she went out in the Morning betimes, and return'd Home about ten in the Forenoon; and being in Liquor, she was afraid of his Resentment, so she set down with Booker, th Landlord, for some little Time; after which he helped her up Stairs to their Chamber Door, and then left her. He own'd he let her into the Room, but was not willing to own himself sensible of the Means by which she came to her End, and tho' the Cries of Murder in the Deceased's Voice were heard in his Room, yet, as Quarrels and Out-cries were very frequent between them, the Persons who heard them, gave themselves (at that Instant) no extraordinary Trouble to enquire into the Occasion of them. But she being in a very few Hours after found dead upon the Bed in his Room, and it being apparent, that no one had been in the Room to commit the Fact but the Prisoner, he was taken up, and after Examination before a Justice of the Peace, was committed to Newgate , and afterwards brought to his Trial at the Old-Baily , where, upon full Evidence he was convicted. Tho' he seem'd very desirous to conceal his Guilt in this Particular, yet he behav'd decently while under Confinement; talk'd Scripture very much, was willing to be thought Penitent, and declared he died in Peace with all the World. 2. John Foster , was indicted for that he not having God before his Eyes, &c. in the Parish of St. Giles's, Cripplegate , June 25th, in, and upon Margaret Shovel , otherwise Garret , did make an Assault, and with a certain Hair Broom, value 1 d. which he, the said Foster, had, and held in both his Hands, her the said Margaret, with the Hair Broom did strike and beat, giving her on the right Side of the Head a mortal, contused Wound, of which she languished from the said 25th of June, to the 1st of July, and then died. He was a second Time charged by Virtue of the Coroner's Inquisition for the said Murder. He was about 35 Years of Age, and being born of very mean Parents, he was put to a Charity School, where he having learn'd to read and write a little, was afterwards put Apprentice to a Chimney-Sweeper , in Bell-Alley , in Coleman-Street , with whom he serv'd the Term of eight Years; after which he married, and followed his Employment, by which he made shift to maintain his Family, having had several Children, who are all dead but one. His Wife is still living, and frequently came to visit him in his Confinement. He told me he used to go to Church, and that he had not been so disordered in his Life, as some Persons are, but that he had been too much addicted to drink Geneva, and other strong Li quors, and when he was in Liquor, that he was too uneasy, and too quarrelsome. The Account he gave of the Fact was as follows. That on the 25th of June last, he went to Hornsey , to sweep some Chimnies, and having got a little Money for his Work, he call'd at several publick Houses in his way Home, and drank plentifully. When he got to his Lodging, his Wife, and he, with another Woman, fell to drinking again, and they all being got very much in Liquor, they laid themselves down to sleep on the Floor. Vawdrey, the Witness against him upon his Trial being in the Room at the same Time. After he had slept a-while, he wak'd, and desired Vawdrey to help him to the Chamber-pot; the Deceased blaming her for it, in the Manner sworn upon his Trial, he resented it, and threaten'd to throw her down Stairs; upon which, he said, she took up the Broom to strike him, and he being provok'd by her ill Language, took up the Broom, and gave her the unhappy Blow, which broke her Scull, and beat the fractured Parts upon the Brain. He endeavour'd to extenuate his Crime, by charging the Deceased with being likewise addicted to Liquor, and by saying, she did not apply in Time to a Surgeon for Assistance, and that when the Church-Wardens got her into the Hospital, it was too late. He did not deny his giving the Deceased the Blow, but was desirous it should be believed that he had no preconceived Malice, that the Deceased provok'd him highly, and he being much in Liquor, did not know what he had done. Tho' his Drunkenness was rather an aggravation, than an Excuse of his Crime, yet this was what he insisted on, in allevation of it. He behaved with seeming Seriousness, and declared that he repented of all his Sins, and died in Peace with all Men. 3. John Clark , alias Smith , alias Pug, alias Jack the Catcher, was about 24 Years of Age, born at Lambeth , and baptised at Hackney , but while he was a Child, he liv'd with an Aunt at Lambeth . His Parents and Friends dying while he was very young, he was put Apprentice to a Waterman , whom he serv'd for some Time, and then being weary of his Business, he left his Master, and married a Woman who sells Fruit about the Streets in a Wheelbarrow. For some Years before he was taken up, he own'd he had left off all Manner of Business, and had liv'd by inventing various Methods of defrauding People of their Money. Among which, none succeeded so well as the practising with the Catcher and Ball, at which, he said he was the most dextrous Fellow of any Man in the World. He said, he had got to such a Perfection in the Use of his Catcher and Ball, that Persons of some Consideration, have often wager'd Sums of Money upon his Performance, and his Success has been such, that he said he might have been worth 2 or 3000 l. had he been a good Husband; but he own'd that what he got too easily, he always spent as idly; and when he was short of Money, he never fail'd by his fruitful Invention to get a Supply. He own'd that his Life had been spent in defrauding every one (with whom he had been concern'd) of their Money; that he had once before been in Newgate , and often in Houses of Correction, but was very unwilling to be thought a Robber. The Account he gave of the Fact was something different from what was sworn against him upon his Trial. He confessed he had been a most wicked profligate Fellow, and lamented his having lived in the constant Neglect of the Sabbath; and as he had never frequented any Place of Worship from his Childhood, so he was utterly ignorant of, and a Stranger to all the Duties of Religion. He acknowledged the Justice of his Sentence, and declared that he died in Peace with every one. At the Place of EXECUTION. THE Morning before they were taken out of the Press-Yard, they all received the Holy Sacrament, and devoutly joined in Prayers. After which, about a Quarter before Nine, they were put into one Cart, and carried to the Place of Execution, where they appear'd under the utmost Concern. Foster acknowledged his Crime, and own'd he suffered justly. Clark confessed he deserved the Death he was about to suffer: He owned himself a most notorious Cheat, but insisted on it, that he won the Watch and the Guinea by Gaming with his Catcher. Badham adhered to his former Confession, and said nothing more. His Son attended him in the Cart, and so deep a Sorrow appeared in both Father and Son, as very much affected the Spectators of their Calamity. They seriously joined in Prayers and singing Psalms, and went off the Stage with fervent Cries for Mercy, and that the Lord JESUS would receive their Souls! This is all the Account given by me JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . APPENDIX. Some farther Account of the before-mentioned Malefactors, given by themselves. SAMUEL BADHAM 'S Account of himself. I Was born in the Parish of St. Mary Overy's , and was 48 Years old the 27th Day of May last. I liv'd in St. Olaves-street most Part of my Life, and maintained my Family there in a very tollerable Manner. My Wife was a very honest industrious Woman, by whom I had five Children; but she has been dead Eleven Years, and all my Children are likewise dead except one, who is now a Shoemaker, and is about 24 Years of Age, and maintains himself by his Labour in a very sober honest Manner. When I was young, I was Apprentice to Mr. Matthew Bird , a Shoemaker , at the Corner of Lambeth-Hill in Thames-street ; I was bound to him at Cordwainer's-Hall , in Distaff-Lane , and served out my Time to the Satisfaction of my Master. When my Apprenticeship was expir'd, I married, and kept a Stall in Tooley's-(St. Olave's-) Street , where I had good Business, and took fifteen or twenty Shilling a Week for second-hand Shoes, and for mending Jobbs; but when my Wife died, I came to Decay, and then I took to Coney-Wool cutting , with my Father's own Brother; but this Business not answering my Expectation, I went out, and being Lame, I asked Charity, and in my Way of Begging, I always used a great many Scripture Words with good Success; I went different Ways, because it was not convenient to be always about one Place, and at what Part soever of the Town I happened to be at Night, there I used to seek out for a cheap Lodging-House. And at one of these Houses, a Lodging-House, at the Sign of the Crooked-Billet , in Hog-Lane , St. Giles's , I got acquainted with the Deceased, who was of a good Family, for her Father was a Usurer to the Soldiers, and she was married to one Simon H-t, who having run out above 500 l. of her Father's Money, and given her the Foul-Disease, left her to shift for herself; after which she underwent a Salivation; which cured her of the Distemper, but left a Defect in one of her Jaws, which she carried with her to her Grave. Soon after I had got acquainted with the Deceased, I asked her to live with me, and as her Husband had left her, she consented, and we had liv'd together as Man and Wife 2 Years, when this Accident happened. Her first Husband lived in St Giles's Parish, within a Stones-Cast of the House where she lodged, and her Business being at that End of the Town, I went after our Agreement and lodged with her, in Farmer's-Court , where the Fact was done, for her Husband had not lived with her for many Years; so she and I agreed to come together, and I used to go about a Begging, and would be absent sometimes for two or three Days from Home, picking up what I could get in the Way of Charity; but she used to get more Money than I did, for she used to sweep the French Gentlefolks Doors in Rathbone-Place , and scouer the Brass Knockers, and go on Errands for the Servants; and as she could talk French very fluently, upon that Account the People used to be very kind to her, and so we lived together pretty comfortably, only when she was in Liquor, she would be very quarrelsome, and would pawn her Cloaths. About a Twelvemonth ago she was brought to Bed of a Child, and this Child she overlaid one Night in her Liquor, while I was abroad getting what I could, so that can't be laid to my Charge. When I came Home, I found what had happened, and some Words rising between us, as she was in Liquor, I left her and went to another Lodging-House till she was sober. She had then on a Parish Gown, and when I returned to her, I told her, - Sukey, there's no body that ever belonged to me ever wore a Parish Gown; so I went out and asked Charity, and with what I got I bought her another Gown, and got the other made into a Petticoat for her. Then I went out again to get a Penny to buy us a little Victuals, and some Flowers to put into the Child's Coffin; and having got Three-pence Three Farthings, I came Home to her, and we spent it together. There had been no Quarrel between us that Day she was killed, for I went out the Day before about my Business, towards Ratcliff-Cross and Rosemary-lane , and Night coming on, I got me a Lodging in that Part of the Town; but the Bed was so nasty, and so full of Vermin, that I could get no Rest, therefore I came Home as soon as I could the next Day, with a Penny in my Pocket; and having had no Sleep the Night before, I laid myself down upon the Bed and fell asleep, after I had spent the Penny with my Landlord for Liquor. He brought her up into my Room while I was fast asleep upon the Bed, and I count her Death came by a Fall she might get in my Landlord's Yard, against the Dog-Kennel; and I count that the Marks that were upon her Throat, might come by that Means, for I was fast asleep when she came up Stairs, and she was then very much in Liquor, but after she was come up Stairs we did not quarrel, but had some more Liquor which we drank between us. Whenever I had been away from Home for 2 or 3 Days asking Charity, I always used to bring Home some of the Money, and sometimes I got pretty considerably, for while I lived in St. Olave's Parish, I often heard three Sermons on a Sunday, and having a great Gift of Knowledge and Memory, I retained what I heard, and though I can read but very little, yet I can remember well, and have the Gift to be able to discourse, and to make use of Scripture, and what I have heard, in my asking Charity. A Clergyman who came to visit us in our Confinement, thought I had been a rare Scholar from my talking Scripture to him at every Word; I told him I could not read a Chapter, but that I had a Gift that Way, and that it was better to have good Thoughts than bad ones, for Man's Life is but a Span long, and we are here to Day and gone To-morrow. I told Arthur Bethell , (who was condemned to die, but afterwards reprieved for Transportation) Young Man, says I to him, you may think your Days long, now you Life is reprieved on Earth, but don't be like the Fool in the Gospel, that you have good Things laid up for many Years, because, said I, you don't know but this Night your Soul may be required of you. Our Time, who are to suffer, is appointed by our Fellow-Creatures, but yours is likewise appointed, though not by Man, for there is an appointed Time when all must die, and Man's Life is very short, 'tis like a Shadow that flies away. My Fellow-Prisoner Clark, is something of a Scholar, and a Man that has Knowledge; I had rather discourse with such a one, than with one that knows nothing, for talking to an ignorant Person, is only sowing good Seed among Tares, according to the Parable; but Clark the Catcher being a Man of some Learning, I bid him turn to the Parable, where the Master of the Vineyard sends Workmen into the Vineyard, and they that were last hired, received as much as they who had Wrought longer. I told that Parable was for the Encouragement of Sinners; and John, says I, this is suitable to your Case and mine. He read it over, and shaking his Head said, it was very extraordinary. After a Taylor, who was at Work in the Press-Yard, hearing me talk Scripture so, thought me a Scholar, and asked me Who was the first Taylor? Why, says I, what were Adam and Eve's Fig-Leaves, and who sewed them together? Pray, says I to him, Who was the first Pawnbroker? He could not answer me, so I asked him what he thought of Joseph, who took the Lands of the AEgyptians in Pledge for Corn in the Time of Famine; and so I silenc'd him. And now, tho' I have the Gift of Knowledge, I have no Expectation but to die; but what signifies Life, 'tis but a Vapour and a Trouble, and we all must die sooner or later. I hope no one will reflect upon my Son for my dying in so shameful a Manner, and that is my last Request. JOHN FOSTER 'S Account, as given by himself. I Was 35 Years old the 17th of last June; my Father and Mother lived in Little Distaff-Lane , near St. Paul's , but I had the Misfortune to know neither of my Parents, for my Mother died in Labour with me, and my Father, who was a Plasterer, died ten Weeks after; upon which I was lft to the Care of the Parish of St. Matthew; Friday-street ; and when I was big enough, was put into the Ward Charity School, where I continued till I was 9 Years old. Then I was put Apprentice to John Goldsmith , Chimney-Sweeper , in Bell-Alley , Coleman-street , with whom I served out my Apprenticeship, and afterwards I Worked a Year with him as a Journeyman. After this I married a Wife, and lived with her ten Years; I had five Children by her, but they are all dead except one Girl, who is now about Five Years old. The Deceased had been Cook at the Sun-Tavern in Aldersgate-street , near the End of Long-Lane , five Years. She married a topping Gentleman's Son, who lived with her but a very small Time; after he left her, she took to ill Courses, such as Drinking and keeping ill Company; and for her Livelihood sold Greens about the Streets; and my Landlady where I lodged being her Acquaintance, used to lend her Money to go to Market with. Her Father's Name was Showell, he was a Chairmaker in St. Luke's Parish, and afterwards kept a Publick-House, the Sign of the Angler, in Brick-Lane, near Old-street. The Day when this unhappy Accident happened, I had been at Hornsey , and swept the Minister's Chimnies at Croutch-End ; after which I went to the Green-Dragon at Muswell-Hill , and did some Work there. When I returned to Crouch-End in my Way Home, I met 2 Men of the same Business, who being likewise going to London, we all three went in at Mr. White's, at the Butcher's-Arms at Crouch-End , and there we drank 4 or 5 Full-Pots of Two-penny. My Misfortune is, that when I drink I cannot eat, so when I got out into the Fields, my Heels grew lighter than my Head, and I could hardly stand; but by that Time I got Home, I was pretty middling, and my Wife and I got some Victuals together; after which we got a few Drams, and she and the Landlady having been drinking Drams before I came Home, we were all three equally fuddled, and lay down upon the Floor to sleep. In the mean time the Deceased came to pay the Landlady some Money she had borrowed of her, and the Witness Vawdrey being in the Room, I wanted the Chamber-pot, and desired her to lend it me. The Deceased asked her whether she was not ashamed to lend the Pot to such a Black-Guard Fellow as I was, when she could have better than I, to wipe her Shoes? This provok'd me, and I threaten'd to push her down Stairs, upon which she took hold of the Broom, and I took it from her, and happened to give her a Blow on the Right Side of the Top of her Head, and though the Witness swore I afterwards turn'd the Broom and struck her over the Shoulder, yet there was no Marks on her Shoulder, and to be sure a Man in a Passion would strike as fast as he could without turning the Broom; but this unlucky Blow prov'd her Death; and I expected nothing less than to suffer for it, as soon as I heard she was dead. We were all fuddled, and so this Blow was given, and a very unhappy Blow it has prov'd to her and me. John Foster . A Copy of a Letter to his Wife, which he deliver'd to the Printer of these Papers, desiring it may be made public. My DEAR. YOU are not unsensable of my un Timely Eand, and I desire you woold take it as pashenly as you can; and I bag for God's Sake you woold not after my Death gve (give) yourself to drinking, nor prshon, for that as brout me to this un timely Eand; and I bag for God's Sake, you woold take Care of my Child as fur as in you leye, and do not Despare in God's Mercees, for God has promised to be a Husband to the Widow, and a Father to the Fatherlese, and God preserv you boath, and God go along with we are ever you go, and I hope the Lord will forgive me my Sins, for he as promised Forgivenes thro' Repenians, altho' I suffer this shamfull Death. I hope the World will not reflex upon my Wife and Child, and I hope my Death will be a warnen to all, to a ward Drinken and Pashoun, for God's sake think of me when I am dead, and gone, from your dying Husband. John Foster . John Clark , otherwise Smith , otherwise Pug, otherwise Jack the Catcher, his Account, as given by himself. I AM at this Time about 28 Years old, I was born of poor Parents, in the Parish of Lambeth , who (not being able to maintain themselves, and two Children) ran away from us and left us very young to the Care of the Parish, who put me out to Nurse, to an old Woman, who kept a publick House and a Garden at Chelsea, near the Nine Elms . Here I continu'd about 2 Years, and was almost starv'd to Death. My Employment was, to go from Place to Place along the Waterside, to pick up Sticks, Coals , &c. for my Nurse. After I had continu'd in this Way for some Time, I was put School at Battersea , where having learned to read, I was put Apprentice to a Waterman , at Standgate , who went by the Name of my Lord Mansfield. I serv'd him five Years, and used to ply with him on the Water. While I was with him, and lay waiting for Pares at the Steel-Yard, Three Cranes, and other landing Places, I generally diverted myself with a Catcher and Ball, and by constant Fractice, I arrived to such Perfection in the Management of it, that I could whenever I pleased catch the Ball, either on the Point, or in the Cup, ninety-nine Times out of a Hundred. By this Means I used to pick up sometimes 2 or 3 Shillings a Day, by Betting and Wagering among the Watermen, and at Alehouses near our plying Places. This occasion'd me frequently to neglect my Master's Business, and tho' he was angry with me at first, yet when he found I was willing to appease him, with Part of what I won, he was much easier under my Negligence. After some little Time, I thought it hard my Master should constantly come in for a Share of what I got by my Art, so upon Consideration what was to be done, I resolved to leave him; and accordingly the hard Work of a Waterman not being agreeable to me, I ran away from my Service, and got me a Wife, who drew Beer at an Alehouse at Lambeth. I supported her and my self for some Time with my Catcher and Ball, by playing in St. James's Park among Soldiers, Footmen, &c. and in Alehouses, wherever I saw any Persons likely to be taken in. But tho' I got a great deal of Money, yet by mine and my Wife's Extravagance, we were almost always in Want, and therefore growing weary of this Way of Life, I return'd to my Master the Waterman, intending to have served out the rest of my Time with him, but upon my Return Home, I found he and his Wife were parted, and he would not take me again. This Disappointment determin'd me to enter into some Society, and it was not long before I got acquainted with Stephen the Brother of Joseph Parker , who was lately executed for returning from Transportation, and I having no other Cloaths than those of a Waterman, Stephen advanc'd Money to buy me a second-hand Livery, which was the Dress I ever after chuse to wear, as being most suitable to my Way of Life. In this Dress I went immediately with my Companion, and one or two of our Society to St. James's-Park , where we dropp'd a Catcher in the Grass, which was to be found by one of our Company; then we separated for some little Time, and the Catcher being accordingly found, was immediately play'd with in a bungling Manner, by the Man who took it up; our Business was to come by, as if accidentally, and stop, in order to allure more Spectators, and when we had got a sufficient Number about us, then I used to try with the Catcher myself, but perform so ill, that the People wou'd laugh at me; upon which I would lay them as large a Wager as I thought they would agree to, that I caught a great number of Times together, and the Money on both Sides being staked in my Companions Hands, (who to avoid Suspicion, always took Part with the Man who was to be gulled) I never failed to win whatever was played for; and the first Day I enter'd into Parker's Gang, we got between 6 or 7 l. in this manner, and with my Part thereof, I repaid what Stephen had laid out to equip me in my Footman's Habit. The next Day we went over the Water, and as we were going along the Road, we overtook a Cart, which had been at London with Greens and Fruit; I made an Agreement with the Gardiner to ride to such a Place, when I got there (Parker and my Companions having gone a shorter Way) were waiting for me, and as soon as I alighted, Parker pick'd up a Catcher, which I offer'd to buy of him; according to Custom we agreed, and he said he would spend the Money. While this was doing we all fell to play with the Catcher, and I took in the Countryman for a good Parcel of his Money, while my Companions assisted in the Design, by taking the Countryman's Part, and urging him to venture good round Wagers with me. When we had catch'd all we could catch from the Gardiner, I came back for London, and in the Way I took in a poor Fellow for 5 s. but upon his decalring it was all the Money he had in the World, I was sorry for him, and gave him his Money again. Having met with this Success with my new Companions, I took a Lodging for myself and my Wife in Stephen Parker 's House, he then kept a Geneva Shop in St. Martin's-Lane , where I had been but a very little while, before I found all I could get was not sufficient for my Expences, and my Health so very much impair'd by his Liquor, that for several Months I was unable to go out upon Business; but Poverty which laid me under an indispensable Necessity to abstain, soon brought me to rights, as I had a brave Constitution; and as soon as I was able to crawl out, I went with my Companions to Chelsea , for I never could make much without three or four, who as Strangers to me, assisted and bore up the Humour. And as we went along we saw a simple looking Man well dressed sauntering before us, one of our Company went before us, overtook him, and immediately after having asked him what o'Clock it was, pick'd up a Catcher and Ball, we overtook them, and I bought the Catcher, and the Money being to make us all drink, by the Help of my Bearers up, I got all the Man's Money, and tho' they went the Man's Halves, and they lost as well as he, yet I always for the Sake of the Game, not only returned them their Money, but shar'd the Plunder equally among us, because I could do no great Matters without they kept up the Spirit of the Thing. My Livery being shabby, I went with my Share of the Booty to my Lord Monmouth's, (as we call refitting ourselves in Monmouth-Street) and there I fitted myself with a tollerable Green Coat, a coloured Waistcoat, with a Worsted Lace, a black Stock, to save the Expence of Washing, and a Cockade in my Hat, that I might pass for a Captain's Servant; but this fresh Equipment run away with all my Stock, so that we were immediately obliged to go out to recruit. Hampstead Fair , Tottenham-Court Fair , Bartholomew Fair , and Southwark Fair , we visited with the rest of our Family, and did not confine ourselves only to the Use of the Catcher, when any Thing was to be made decently any other Way. I was always very easy with my Companions about sharing the Booty, and they grew upon me on Account of their Usefulness to me in my Art, insomuch that when I have got 10 l. a Day, they have made Words about allowing me above a Guinea or two, telling me, I ought to consider I could not make a fourth Part of the Money, without their bearing up. This at length made me determine to leave the Family, and change my Companions; accordingly I quitted their Company, and got acquainted with one we call the Grecian, with him I went down to Birmingham , where for a Disguise he passed for a Tinker, and travell'd upon an Ass, with a Budget behind him, crying old Brass to sell or mend. We made nothing at all 'till we came to Birmingham ; but there the Tinker and I took in a Justice's Clerk for a handsome Sum of Money, after which he told us, he would bring us another Person to bet with us if we would let him go our Halves; we consented, and he accordingly brought his Master's Son the next Morning, to the Publick-House where we lodg'd, and we having won all his Money and his Watch, took an Opportunity to pike off, without reckoning with the Clerk as we had promised. From Birmingham we went to Wolverhampton , where the Grecian turned Mountebank, and I passed for his Servant; we made no great Matter here, so we went from thence to several other Market Towns, with no better Success, and the Money we had got at Birmingham being near spent, we came to London , and in our Way we passed thro' Colebrook , and there being a Fair for Horses, I turn'd Groom to a Gentleman, and gave out, I had a Commission to buy a Horse of 20 Guineas Value. I was quickly shewn abundance of Horses, and one out of the Number I pitch'd upon, and gave Half a Guinea Earnest, which was to be returned if my Master (in the Clouds) did not like him; the Horse Jockey sent a Man with me and the Horse to my pretended Master, and I carry'd them near a Gentleman's House, then I desired him to let the Grecian ride him, that I might once more see his Paces, and while the Grecian was riding the Horse, I gave the Man the slip, and the Grecian gallop'd off to the Place where I had appointed to meet him. Then I mounted the Horse, and made the Grecian get up behind me, he had before turned off his Ass and Budget, so we made the best of our Way to London; we put up the Horse at Morgan Tate 's, the Sign of the Yorkshire-Grey , in Cross-Lane , near Newtenor's-Lane , and upon my telling Tate how I had made the Horse, and that I wanted to dispose of him, he lent me two Guineas upon him, and in a few Days after, he sold it to Henry Huggins for 7 Guineas: This Huggin's Wife was cast for Transportation last September Sessions for Shop-lifting*. With my Share of the Money the Horse was sold for, I bought myself another Livery Suit, and then turned out again with a set of Gamblers. I got a Barrow and Dice, and they were to help me to Customers; but this not proving so beneficial as I expected, I left them, and enter'd myself into a Company of 4 or five, who were all Artists different Ways. Our Agreement was, to be joint Partners in what every one got in his differrent Calling, some were Artists at taking Watches, others went upon the Truck; that is, going into a Shop, buying some small Matter, and throwing down a Piece of Gold to be changed, when the Change is given them, they recollect they have Silver, and demand their Gold again, retaining some of the Silver the Shop-keeper gave them in the Palm of their Hands. Others were Artists at dropping Money and shuffling the Cards; I was taken into this Society as an Artist with my Catcher, and hoped that some one or other of our Partners would be always at Work, and that I should not want Money now. The Day Time, and the Fields in fine Weather, was proper for my Business, some of the others could carry on theirs in bad Weather, as well as fine, and the Night-Time was as proper for others in their Way, and that we might none of us be idle, I made my Wife go out with Fruit in the Barrow before-mentioned. As I always wore a Livery when I had nothing else to do, I have gone to Inns and Livery Stables, pretending to be a Groom out of Place, and by drinking with the Servants and Hostlers a few Days, I have became so well acquainted with them, that I have been sometimes entrusted to ride and exercise a Horse, which I always suffered to run away with me, whenever I had an Opportunity. Once in particular, I went to a Gentleman's Stables at the upper End of Bedford-Row , when a Servant was dressing the Horses, and asked him if he could help me to a Place. He told me (upon my asking him to drink with me) he would enquire for one for me. And by going frequently to these Stables, I became so well acquainted there as to assist in dressing and riding the Horses; which I did till I had an Opportunity to suffer one to run away with me to Westminster , where I put him up at an Inn, telling the People it was my Masters, and that I should fetch it again in a few Hours. As soon as I had hous'd the Horse, I went to one of our Family (E – B -, now in Woodstreet-Compter, for Perjury) and carried him to the Inn, from whence he took the Horse, and carried it down to Bridge-north Fair, in the County of Salop, and * See Sept. Sessns Book, 1739, No. 7. Page 145. there he sold it for twelve Pounds which was shared between us. The Day on which the Robbery was committed, I was sitting at Morgan Tate 's Door, in Cross-Lane , out of Money, and very pensive, when David Izzard , otherwise Birdcatoher, (who is now in Newgate ) and another of his Companions, came to me, and asked me to go out with them. I told them, that I had no Bank, (no Money) Izzard bid me never Mind that, - he'd find Bank. I told him I had as soon go out with Old Nick, as with him, for he was so unluckly, that I never made any Thing with him, but I was obliged either to pay back (returning the Money or Goods) or go to Goal; and if I should go with you now, I expect I shall do something to be hang'd for. However, by Izzard's Perswasions I went with him and his Companion; and as we were all going over the long Field near Pancras , we spyed the Man; Izzard ran round to meet him at the Pond, about the middle of the Field, where he pretended to be looking for a Rat, which he said had just run into the Pond; and after some few Words between them, Izzard left the Pond side, and walked with the Man in the Foot-path, where we had thrown the Catcher. Izzard found it, and I being pretty near him, cry'd out - Halves, and told him I would give him six Pence for his Share. Izzard agreed to take the Money, and said he would spend it, and make them all Drink. Accordingly we all went to the Adam and Eve , near Pancras Church Yard , and there I began to play with the Catcher; my Companions wager'd with me about Catching the Ball, and I lost Half a Crown to encourage the Man to lay his Money with me, which he did, and lost all he had. After this, we went to Morgan Tates , where we shar'd the Booty, and offer'd Tate the Watch for a Guinea and a Half, but he said it was of too large a Size, and refused it; upon which we pawn'd it. I was taken up for this Fact on an Execution-Day; I had been to Tyburn to assist in carrying off the Body of my Friend Joseph Parker , from the Surgeons, and was seen by the Prosecutor, who got Assistance and took me into Custody the same Day. I was committed once before to Newgate , by Colonel De Veil, for defrauding a Man of eight Pounds; but then I had the good Fortune to escape. My Companions, Joseph and Stephen Parker are gone before me: Joseph is executed, and Stephen is dead; and the Grcian is now in Clerkenwell-Bridewell, to which Place he was committed for six Months to hard Labour. All my Life Time I have been a most wicked Wretch, neglecting all Religion, breaking the Sabbath, drinking to Excess, and herding with bad Company. I always delighted in Gaming and idleness, and have travelled to most of the Country Towns and Fairs in England, with my Companions and my Catcher, and have frequently got 30 or 40 s. a Day, and sometimes 40 or 50 l. in a Week; but as I got it in an ill Method, it never did me any real good, for as fast as I got it in this idle manner, I always squandered it away as foolishly and extravagantly, in my wicked Way of Life. It was very unhappy for me to be left destitute of Friends, and to be abandon'd by my Parents in my Infancy, if there had been a due Care taken of me in my Youth, and had my Father not deserted me, but trained me up in a regular, orderly Way, and restrained me from vicious Company, my untimely Fate might have been prevented, and I should not have come to this shameful and ignominious End. But being destitute of Friends, and having no one to prevent my being exposed in my tender Years to the wide World, and to the Vices with which it abounds, and having been carelesly brought up in a total Neglect of all Religion, and Duty both to God and Man, my early Days was full of Crimes, and as I advanc'd in Years, I made a proportionable Progress in every Vice; and being an absolute Stranger to the Obligations of Piety and Vertue, I never was under any checks of Conscience for the Commission of my enormous Crimes. I now deplore my Misfortune and my Folly too late; and for the Sake of rash unadvised young Persons, whose ill Courses may involve them in the same dreadful Circumstances, into which I am now plunged, I declare that my Life has been a continual Scene of Trouble and Uneasiness, and tho' I have not laboured much under the Remorse of my Conscience, yet I have been in constant and continual Fear, even from the Successes of my Way of Life, and this not without Reason; for the consequence of my Gain has been, that several Times I have been committed to Houses of Correction, from whence I have with Difficulty got my Release; happy would it have been for me, if the Trouble I frequently met with, had warned me from my ill Courses; but instead of that, I always returned with more Eagerness to my old Vices, and my Ignorance even of the first Principles of Religion, rend'red me capable of committing any Crime, if I had but a Shadow of Reason to believe I should escape without the Punishment of the Law. How thankful ought every one to be for careful Parents, and a pious Education, the Want of which has occasioned me to live the Life of a Brute, in Ignorance, Rapine, and Plunder, without one Hour of Satisfaction in all I have enjoy'd, and the Consequences of which are Misery here, and a dreadful Prospect of Anguish and Torment hereafter. The Copy of a Letter he desired might be sent to his Friend in Clerkenwell-Bridewell. Aug. 4, 1740. Dear G -. " AS my unhappy Courses have " brought me to the End of " my Days, which, though I am " but a Young Man, must be cut " short by the Hand of Publick " Justice: I thought I could not " do you any greater Kindness, than " to send you Word, that with " my expiring Breath I desire you " would look on me as a miserable Example of that Calamity which " will most certainly overtake you, " and the rest of our Companions, " if you do not turn from those " Courses, which we all inconsiderately have been engaged in so " long. Consider that all our Pleasures have been too dearly bought, " at the Expence of our Peace and " a good Conscience, and the Consequence has been Terror, Fear, " and a constant Apprehension of " that Hand of Justice which has overtaken me. View in me the " Period of all our Engagements, and " as you would avoid those Terrors " with which I am now fill'd, and " which will most assuredly torture " your Mind upon the near Approach " of that shameful Death which will " certainly overtake you, if you persist in our ill Courses; as you would " avoid all these, fly from the Company of wicked Men, and abandon " your Way of Life. What would " I give, that I could be able to look " back upon my past Time without " Torment of Soul; it would afford " me more comfort and satisfaction, "than all the World can now give " me. That you may take Warning " by my dreadful Fate, and immediately shun those Paths which " have brought me to Destruction, is " the hearty Wish of, Your Friend, JOHN CLARK . Just Publish'd, and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , Fleet-street the two following Books. SELECT TRIALS at the Sessions-House in the Old-Bailey, for Murders, Robberies, Rapes, Sodomy, Coining, Frauds, and other Offences, from the Year 1720 to the present Time; chiefly transcrib'd from Notes taken in Court, with genuine Accounts of the Lives, Behaviour, Confessions and Dying Speeches of the most eminent Convicts. These Trials, &c. are not to be met with in any other Collection. In Two Volumes, Price 14 s. These Two Volumes contains the TRIALS of Hawkings and Sympson, for robbing the Bristol Mail, with an Account of all their Robberies. Spiggot, the famous Highwayman, that bore 350 Pound Weight on his Breast. Butler, Barton, Fox, Hawes, Wright, Colthouse, Drury, Warwick, Yates, Armstrong, Beck, Edwards, and many others, all famous Highwaymen and Street-Robbers. Arthur Grey , the famous Footman , for Burglary with an Intent to ravish Mrs. Murray. Dr. Kraafe, Pritchard, Simonds, Cooke, Ellis, and many others for Rapes, all very entertaining. Capt. Stanley, for the Murder of his Whore. Brinsden, Crony, Nichols, Mac Genis, Luttell, the famous Namy Butler, Vaughan, and Cholly, (two Constables) Foster Snow , & many others for Murder. Major Oneby, for the Murder of Mr. Gower, with his Life. Vexey and Hallam, for the Murder of their Wives. Richard Savage , Esq ; for Murder, with his Life. Captain Jane, for Murder. Edward Stafford , Esq ; and many others. Sally Salisbury , for an Attempt to stab the Hon. J- F-, Esq; Sir Charles Burton , Bart . for Felony. Duus, Gabriel Lawrence , and a great many others, for Sodomy, shewing all the Tricks and Methods used by the Mollies. Squire Day, alias Davenport, for a Cheat; and several others for bilking their Lodgings. Two German Counts, for forging a Bank Note. Jonathan Wild , for several Felonies, with several Particulars of his Life, never before published. Mrs. Gregory, for marrying 'Squire Cockeril, under Pretence of being a great Fortune. The infamous Catherine Hays , who murdered her Husband, and lay with another Man the very same Night. Mrs. Sherman, for giving Poison to Mr. Chovet. Vevers, the Bricklayer, on all his Indictmens. Mary Hendron for marrying Miss Morris to an Irishman, against her Consent. Blind Cowper and Harpham, and others, for Coining. Russel, for a Misdemeanour, in endeavouring to carry away Mrs. Benson. William Hales , Esq ; and Parson Kinnersley, for Forgery. Atkinson for the Murder of his Mother, at Charing-Cross. With a great Number of diverting TRIALS of Whores, for robbing of those that pick'd them up; and several other remarkable ones for the Highway, Rapes, Murders, Burglaries, &c. Both Volumes containing upwards of Five hundred Trials; among which are upwards of seventy Trials for Murder, near Sixty of Whores for privately stealing, upwards of one Hundred for the Highway, about Thirty for Rapes; the rest being for Frauds, Forgery, Burglary, Sodomy, Bigamy, Shop-lifting, Riots, Misdemeanors, Receiving Stollen Goods, Single Felonies &c. &c. &c. N. B. These Trials are not only very necessary for all Lawyers, Justices of the Peace, Clerks of the Indictments, and other Persons concern'd in Prosecutions, &c. but are very useful and entertaining to the Generality of Readers. Neatly printed in Two Pocket Volumes, adorn'd with Frontispieces. A Select and impartial Account of the Lives, Behaviour, and Dying Words, of the most remarkable Convicts, from the Year 1700, down to the present time; containing amongst many others the following Accounts. viz. Richard Turpin , for several Robberies; Herman Strodman , for the barbarous Murder of Peter Wolter , his Fellow Apprentice ; Thomas Cook , the Gloucester Butcher , for the Murder of Mr. John Cooper , a Constable in May Fair ; John Morgridge , for the Murder of Lieutenant Cope in the Tower ; Mr. Gregg, Clerk to the late Secretary Harley, Earl of Oxford, for holding Correspondence with her Majesty's Enemies; Richard Town , Tallow-Chandler , the only Person who was executed on the Bankrupt Act; Col. Oxburgh, Richard Gascoigne , Esq ; Justice Hall, and Parson Paul, for High Treason; the Marquis de Paleot, for stabbing his Servant; Lieut. Bird, for the Murder of Samuel Loxton , at a Bagnio; Matthias Brinsden , for the Murder of his Wife; Capt . John Massey , for Piracy; Capt . John Stanley , for the Murder of Mrs. Maycock; Jonathan Wild , the Thief-taker, for several Felonies; Katharine Hayes , for the barbarous Murder of her Husband; Edward Burnworth , William Blewit , and fie more, for the Murder of Mr. Ball, in St. George's Fields ; James Cluff , for the Murder of his Fellow- Servant Mary Green : John Gow , alias Smith , Captain of the Pirates, for Piracy and Murder; Mr. Maynee, one of the Clerks of the Bank of England, for cheating the Bank of 4420 l. Mr. Woodmarsh, for the Murder of Mr. Robert Ormes ; John Sheppard , who made his Escape out of the Condemn'd Hole, and likewise out of the Stone Room in Newgate , Robert Hallam , for the barbarous Murder of his Wife, by throwing her out of Window; Mr. Shelton, the Apothecary, an Highwayman; Sarah Malcolmb , for the barbarous Murder of Anne Price , Eliz. Harrison , and Lydia Duncomb ; in the Temple ; John Field , Joseph Rose , William Bush , and Humphry Walkers , for entering the Houses of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Francis, &c. with above a hundred more. Falix quem facit aliena Pevicula caut. FINIS.

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Dying-Speeches, of the Condemn'd Criminals that were Executed at Tyburn, on Friday May the 29th. 1702. THis Paper having receiv'd an happy Interruption from the Gracious Reprieve, given the Persons that were Condemned the two former Sessions at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily; there is now a melancholy Occasion for its appearing abroad again: And that is, to give an Account of Thomas Man and Mary Poole , who (upon the 20th instant) received Sentence of Death both together, for a Burglary by them jointly committed, and by their Jury found Guilty of. ON the next Day, being Thursday the 21st, and the succeeding Days, I constantly attended them; having them brought up to me twice every Day, to the Chappel, there to receive Instruction, and to pray. And on the Lord's-Day, the 24th, I preach'd to them, viz. In the Morning upon these Words, (John 14. 21. being Part of the Gospel for the Day:) He that has my Commandments and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: And he that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest my self to him. From which Words I shew'd them; 1st. That our Obedience to the Precepts of the Gospel, is an infallible Proof of our Love to Christ; which in the Text is expressed under these two Notions; 1. Having, 2. Keeping, Christ's Commandments. IIdly. That if a Man thus declares his Love to Christ, that is, if he be a diligent Hearer of his Word, and a Religious Observer of it, Christ declares, that both his Father and He will love him, and he will take delight to do him good; and by making himself perfectly known to him, give him a full and lively Sense of this Love of the Father, which is purely Divine, and of his own, which is both Divine and Human. This I distinctly explain'd under these Three Particulars. 1. The Divine Love of God the Father. 2. The Divine and Human Love of God the Son. 3. The Sense, which (through the Divine Spirit) they will have of this Love, who are obedient to the Commands of Christ: They shall not live only under the real Benefits, but under the sensible Manifestations of it. Lastly; I concluded with an Exhortation, To seek and labour after the obtaining of this most precious and most disirable Thing the Love of God and Christ. 1. By receiving his Commands, directing us to the excellent Knowledge of God's Will, and our Duty. 2. By chearfully obeying and performing those Commands, as universally tending to make us Holy here, and Happy hereafter. 3. By repenting heartily and sincerely of all our past Failures, and (through the Divine Grace, which we ought earnestly to call to our assistance) resolve to amend our Lives, and spend the remainder of our Days in the Service of God, and Preparation for an happy Eternal State. In the Afternoon I preach'd to the Condemned Persons and others, upon Isai. 11. 4. Part of that Scripture that was appointed then to be read for the first Lesson: The Words being these. But with righteousness shall he judge the Poor, and reprove with equity, for the Meek of the Earth: And he shall smite the Earth with the Rod of his Mouth, and with the breath of his Lips shall he slay the Wicked. Having first shewn, that these Words were prophetically spoken of the Messiah, the Christ of God, the Blessed Saviour and Just Judge of the World; and having given a short paraphrastical Explanation both of the Text, and the three fore-going Verses, I then more largely discours'd therefrom upon these following Heads. 1st. I shew'd, That Christ will do Justice to all Men impartially. 1. He will support the Weak and defend the Innocent. 2. He will pass an irreversible Sentence of Condemnation upon the obstinate Sinners. IIdly. That he will do this with his Word and Spirit, called in the Text, The Rod of his Mouth, and the Breath of his Lips; and by St. Paul, Eph. 6. 17. the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. 1. By his Word and Spirit, Christ will inform the Judgment, and both convert and comfort the Souls of the Poor in Spirit, i. e. the Humble and Meek, such as are willing to receive Instruction -. The Meek will he guide in Judgment, the Meek will he teach his Way. Psal. 25. 9. 2. He will confound and destroy the Unjust, and presumptuous Transgressors of his Laws; those that offend of malicious Wickedness. He will punish them; First, Temporally, by short'ning their Days, or otherwise afflicting them in this World: And then, Eternally, by dooming them to endless torments in the World to come, unless they timely take-up and amend. IIIdly. I shew'd, The use we ought to make of this Doctrine, That Christ is the Judge of the World, which is, That as God has appointed a Day in the which he will judge the World in righteousness, by that Man, (viz. Christ Jesus) whom he has ordain'd; so is it the indispensable Duty and Interest of all Men every where to repent; according to St. Paul's saying, Acts 17. 31. From the Consideration of which, I did (by many Particulars) exhort my Auditory in general to Amendment and Holiness of Life; and addressing my self in particular to the Condemned Persons, pressed them to break off their Sins by Repentance. And this I continued to do all the following Days, on which I attended them, as before, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, to the Day of their Executions and within that time received their respective Confessions, as follows. I. Thomas Man . He said he was about 19 years of age, born at Limrick in Ireland , of honest Parents, who gave him School-Education, and design'd him for the University and the Gown. But his Genius leading him to the Study of Navigatio n, he learned the Theory of that Art; and then went to Sea about 6 years ago, first in the William and Mary, a Merchant-man; and then in the Little Degreaves, another Merchant-man, trading in the Streights. Having served for the space of 3 years on board that Ship, and being afterwards discharg'd from her, (which he said was about 10 Months ago) he fell into bad Company, that brought him to the Commission of the Fact for which he is now, and confesses himself, justly condemned to die. At first he pretended this was the only Offence he had ever committed against the Law. But upon further Discourse with him, I found him to have been before that, engaged in other ill Actions: Which he plainly own'd to me, with seeming sorrow, and declar'd that he wish'd he had never injur'd any Man, and that he were now in a condition to make full amends and satisfaction to those he had wrong'd. His Heart at first was very hard and full of Revenge, particularly against a certain Person, whom he said he would never forgive, and pray'd that God would do so too. But when I had represented to him, what great wrong he did to his own Soul, and what future Misery he was preparing for himself, by his being of such a bitter and revengeful Spirit; for he should certainly be for ever shut out of Heaven, and cast into Hell, if he continued, and died, in that unchristian Temper; he then alter'd his Mind, at least his Speech, and said, That he was in Charity with that Person, and with all Mankind besides. Which he repeating several times with great earnestness, I hope he spoke it sincerely. Asking him, how he came first to engage in those great Sins he had been guilty of; he said, it was by the ill Company he kept, with whom he liv'd in lewdness and debauchery; and with such extravagance, as to have spent and squandred away no less than Thirty Pounds in one Week; and chief of all, (as the root and foundation of other his great Sins) by his neglect of praying to God, and serving him, as he ought to have done; by which neglect he had lost all Sense of his Duty, both to his Maker and his Neighbour. And now, he said, it griev'd him, that he had been so ungrateful, and made so little good use of former Mercys shewn him by the Divine Providence; for he had taken no notice of, so as to be thankful for, his continual Preservation, and the many Deliverances he had had at Sea, whilst others with him were cast away; and particularly at one remarkable time, when in the Gulf of Lyons , in the aforesaid Ship, the Little Degreaves, some Men were on a sudden washt off the Deck by the Sea, and himself miraculously saved. Neither had he taken Warning by a former Punishment, which the Law not long since, had inflicted upon him, for a Felony then by him committed. All which he declar'd, were now matters of great trouble to him: And he wish'd that other Sinners might be wiser than himself had been, and make no delay to repent; lest it should prove too late, as it is now with him, to avoid that Shame and Death, which he is justly to suffer, for his repeated Offences: Of which, he says, he heartily repents; praying God, for Christ's sake, to forgive both his known and secret Faults, and to give him Eternal Life. II. Mary Poole . She said, she was about 22 years old, born in Bride-lane London , and had been for some time a Servant, as Apprentice, to a Fish-woman . But leaving that Service about six years ago, and keeping Company with idle and vicious Men, presently fell upon robbing and stealing; adding to the Sin of Uncleanness, that of doing wrong to her Neighbour in his Goods. She confessed she had kept Company for some years past, with a Man, that was not then her lawful Husband, but is so now; he having marry'd her in the Fleet , about five Months ago, which was a little before he went to Sea, where, she says, he is at this time in the Monmouth. And she further says, that her said Husband is now become a good Man; and when he took leave of her, gave her very good advice, and pray'd her not to return to her former ill ways of Whoring and Thieving, but to keep her self honest: If not, she should, and he wish'd she might, come to the Gallows. Which (to her sorrow) she now finds to be verify'd in her present Condemnation; which she acknowledges is most just, both from God and Man; and begs of God, that she may have Grace to take it patiently and resignedly; and sincerely to repent, not only of the Crime that has brought her to this shameful end; but of all others she has committed in any manner, and at any time heretofore, which she confesses to be many and great; saying, that being left Fatherless and Motherless very young, and no body looking after her, she betook herself to an ill Course of Life betimes. But she hopes, God has not quite cast her off; for now she does (though she did not before) plainly see the great folly and evil of Sin, and abhors it from her Heart. And as she asks Pardon of God, for all the Failures and Iniquities of her past Life, so she does of every one she has wrong'd, and wishes she could make them a full recompence and satisfaction; but it is not in her power; the Goods she had unjustly got, having left her as poor, and poorer too, than she was before: Neither can she direct to any Person or Place, where those stol'n Goods may now be had again; for she says, both they and the People that had them from her, are gone beyond the Seas. And so (being able to do no more) she prays God to bless and prosper, in a particular manner, those whom she has any ways injur'd. And this was the wish also of Thomas Man , with relation to them that had come to any loss by him. Now, as the Day was approaching, which was to determine their State here, they appear'd (both of them, and particularly Mary Poole ) very desirous of obtaining God's Mercy and Pardon: And here expressing their desires also to receive (before their Death) the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's-Supper; I did (after Instruction given them, and my hopes of their being truly Penitent) think it proper, for their spiritual Comfort, and the strengthening of their Faith, to administer it to them: Which I chose to do Yesterday Morning, rather than upon this of their Execution; to the end they might have some time and space to exert those Duties of Religion which Men do particularly engage to perform, by their Receiving; That is, Not only to repent of their Sins, and to be in Love and Charity with their Neighbours; but to lead a new Life, following the Commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his Holy Ways. And, as I doubted not but this was their sincere intent; so (in the Name of God) I invited them, To draw near with Faith: Which I hope they did; and so, receiv'd that Holy Sacrament to their Comfort: Thomas Man telling me, (that Afternoon) with Tears in his Eyes, which he said, he had not for many years past, nor thought he could now shed, That his hard Heart was much broken, and he felt it melting within him; and that now nothing troubled him, but the sense he had of his Sins, and the thoughts of the Sorrow which this his shameful and untimely Death would bring to his Father, Wife, and other Friends; whom he pray'd God would please to bless and comfort. And on the other hand, he expressed great satisfaction in the hopes he had, that our good and merciful God had forgiven him all his Transgressions, and that he was now going to be made happy for evermore. Mary Poole also express'd her self much to the same purpose, concerning the hopes she had of her approaching future State. And both She and Man, desired to be pray'd for in Churches; which I had already taken care they should; and I do not doubt but the Prayers that were put up for them by good Christians, were much available to their Conversion and Salvation. This Day I attended them again, first in Newgate , and then at the Place of Execution, whither they were both carry'd in a Cart. And there having discharg'd my last Office to them, with Exhortations, Prayers, and Singing of Psalm; and they having express'd great Sorrows for their Sins, and Confidence in the Mercies of God, and warned all Sinners, both far and near, not to abuse those Mercies, as themselves had done; but to learn from this their Misfortune, to be wiser and better: And, having declared, That they dy'd in the Faith, Fear, and Love of God, and in perfect Charity with all Men; praying God, that he would save and prosper, both our Governours in Church and State, his People, and all Mankind: And, Thomas Man , in particular naming here his Wife with great concern, and earnestly begging that God would direct her, and bless her; and telling me (as he had done before, and now again upon his Dying Word) That she was no ways concern'd in, nor knew any thing of the Fact, for which he now suffers, but after he was apprehended for it: And Mary Poole having also cleared one John Harding , now a Prisoner in Old Bridewel , about the matter of her Adversary's Buckles; saying, That they were other Buckles, which the said Harding had: And last of all, having again pray'd for themselves, and all the World besides, and over and over again desired all the Standers-by to take Warning by them, and to pray for them: Then I took my final leave of them, and blessed them in the Name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: To whose infinite gracious Mercy I recommended their now departing Souls. After this, they had some time allow'd them for their private Devotions: And then, the Cart drew away, and they were turn'd off, calling-upon God in these, and the like Ejaculatory Expressions, viz. Thomas Man , Lord Jesus Christ, who dy'd upon the Cross, and spilt thy precious Blood, for me, have Mercy upon me. Lord, soften the hardness of my Heart, and forgive me my great Sins! Lord open me the Gate of Heaven. Lord I come, &c. So likewise Mary Poole , O Lord, pardon my Sins for thy Son's sake, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake. Lord be merciful to me a great Sinner, &c. And both of them, O Father, have mercy upon me. Lord look upon me! Lord receive me! I am coming, I am coming. Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit. This is all the Account here to be given of these Dying Persons, by PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . May 29. 1702. London: Printed for Elizabeth Mallet , next the King's-Arms Tavern , near Fleet-bridge . 1702.

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn, on Wednesday, Decemb. 17. 1707. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, being the 10th, 11th, 12th, & 13th Instant, there were Nine Persons convicted of Capital Crimes, and receiv'd Sentence of Death accordingly. Of these Nine, two obtain'd a Gracious Reprieve, (which, I hope, they will take care to improve to God's Glory) the other Seven were order'd for Execution. But the last of these Seven was Repriev'd at the Gallows. On the last Lord's Day, the 14th Instant, I preach'd to them, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon this Text, 2 Cor. 5. 10, 11. For we must all appear before the Judgment-seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the Terrour of the Lord, we perswade Men. From which words, first paraphrastically explain'd in general, I consider'd and discours'd upon these following Particulars, viz. I. That all Men shall be call'd to Judgment, and must certainly appear before Christ. II. What sort of Judgment that shall be, which Christ will then pass upon them. It will be a Judgment either of Eternal Condemnation of Absolution. Here I endeavour'd to represent to 'em the horrible Torments of Hell, and the surpassing Joys of Heaven. III. By what means Condemnation might be avoided, and Absolution obtain'd, namely, by Faith and Repentance. IV. And lastly, How these Graces, Faith and Repentance, might be wrought in us, viz. by the Spirit of God, which we ought earnestly to pray for. Having enlarged upon these Particulars, I exhorted my Auditory, chiefly the Condemned, that they would seriously Consider and Examine themselves, and earnestly pray to God for his Divine Assistance, that they might stedfastly believe in Christ, and truly repent of all their Sins, both known and unknown, and through the Merits of our Blessed Redeemer, who has shed his most precious blood for all Repenting Sinners, obtain Mercy and Pardon at God's hands, and the Eternal Salvation of their Immortal Souls. To all this they seem'd to give great attention; and I observ'd them all along to behave themselves with decency and Devotion; indeed much better (in my Judgment) than any one else in the Congregation, though very numerous. They continued in a very tractable temper, and desired to receive Christian Instruction, which they all very much wanted, as having lived the most part, if not the whole, of their time in Sin and Ignorance which they now acknowledged with trouble and grief of heart. I. John Hall , Condemned for Felony and Burglary, viz. For Breaking the House of Captain John Guyon , of the Parish of Stepney , and taking thence a blue Cloath Wastecoat, and other things of a considerable value, &c. He said he was about 32 years of Age, Born in Bishops-Head-Court near Grays-Inn-Lane , in the Parish of St. Andrews-Holbourn ; That he was in the Sea-Service about 15 years off and on; and had follow'd also the Business of Chimny-sweeping , when at Land. He own'd in general, that within these 3 Years last past he had committed a great many Robberies, some of them very considerable, in and about London ; but he would not come to Particulars, saying, he had forgot them in a great measure, and it would signifie nothing to any Person to know every ill thing he had done; for he could make no other amends to the Persons he had wrong'd, than to ask their Pardon. Upon my asking him, Whether any Servants or Neighbors of the Persons he had robb'd at any time, were ever concern'd with him, he answer'd, No, so far as he could remember. He readily acknowledg'd he had been a very ill Liver; that he had committed all manner of Sin but Murther. I found him very ignorant in Matters of Religion, tho' he said he formerly went to Church. He could neither Read nor Write, which, he told me, was a great Misfortune to him; for had he known those things, he might have spent his Time better. He further said, That he was much addicted to Idleness and Gaming, which two Vices brought him to the commission of others, particularly that of Robbing at such a rate as he did; and, That when of late he had some Thoughts of leaving off Thieving, he found his Inclinations were still that way. He exprest himself as if he was now willing to die, desiring nothing in this World, but that God, of his Infinite Mercy, would forgive whatever he had done amiss, and dispose him to die well, so as he might avoid the Eternal Condemnation he had deserv'd. I press'd him to confess the Fact for which he was condemn'd; but he denied it, tho' at the same time he acknowledg'd God's Justice in bringing him to this Untimely End. At the Request of a certain Person I asking him, Whether (as 'twas reported by some) he had made a Contract with the Prince of Darkness, for a set time to act his Villanies in; he answer'd, He never did, nor said any such thing. He and all the rest being ask'd, whether they knew any thing of Mr. Hampson's Murther, they all declar'd and protested, that they knew nothing of it. II. Stephen Bunce , Condemn'd for the same Fact, deny'd his being guilty of it, but acknowledg'd himself to have led a very ill Life, and committed many Robberies of late years, for which he asked Pardon both of God and Man, and was sorry he could make no other satisfaction but by his Death, which he said he was willing to submit to, and therefore desir'd his Friends nor to Petition for his Life. He told me he was about 28 years of Age, born of very good and wealthy Parents in Kent ; his Grand-father (with whom he was brought up at Feversham ) being worth above 800 l. a Year, but that his Family was ruined by the late Civil Wars. I found he had very little Education, and had spent the most part of his Life in an idle way of Gaming, Drinking, and the like, which he freely confessed: Only he said he was sometimes in the Sea-Service , and designed for the Sea again when he was apprehended. He protested that he never was guilty of Murther. III. Richard Low , Condemned for the same, and other like Facts; he said, he was about 24 years of Age, Born near the Horse-ferry in Westminster , that he was brought up to the Sea , and served there for the greatest part of his Life. He own'd he was justly Condemned, and that he had committed many Robberies within these 4 or 5 years, in and about London . He Confessed further, that he had been a very wicked Liver, and was guilty of Whoredom, Drunkenness, Swearing, and many other Crimes, but not of Murther. He seem'd very much dejected, and said he was sorry he had been so wicked, but if he were to live his Life over again, he hoped he should be wiser and better; and so said all the rest. IV. Will. Davis , condemn'd for Breaking open the House of Christopher Gately , and taking from thence 3 Gold Rings, a Shagreen Box, &c. on the 25 of September last. He said he was almost 24 Years old, born in the Parish of St. Margaret Westminster ; that he was a Seaman by Profession, and had gone several Voyages; but by Gaming, Drunkenness, and an idle Life, and keeping of bad Company, had brought himself into the wicked Trade of Robbing, and to this his untimely and shameful End; which he acknowledged to be the just Reward of his Sins. V. Joseph Montisano , alias Day , Condemned for Breaking the House of David Martin , in the Parish of St. Bartholomew near the Exchange , and taking from thence a Gold striking Watch, &c. He acknowledg'd, that his Condemnation was just, and that he had been of late Years a very Wicked Man, and done much Mischief in the World, by Cheating and Thieving; which, Gaming had first brought him to, and which prov'd his ruin at last; for when he was found out to be such a Person, none of those Merchants and others who imployed him and intrusted him with Goods and Money before, would afterwards have any thing more to do with him. He confess'd himself guilty in particular of a Robbery by him committed (together with one Thomas Dennis ) at the House of Mr. Calpin, in a Court in Aldersgate-street , on the 6th of August, 1707. taking from thence one piece of Scarlet-Cloth, a Remnant of Shaloon, a Remnant of Blue Cloth, and two Remnants of Black Cloath; a piece of which black Cloath he dropt under the Window. He said he was a Sugar-baker by Trade, and for some time a Gardener , who rented two Gardens at Lambeth , and kept the Market: That about 12 Years ago he was a Servant to Capt. Rooke, then Commander of the Fubs Yatch, and lived with him about two Years: That he was now about 28 Years of Age, as far as he knew, and was born at Ansterdam , of Jewish Parents, but Educated by the care of an Aunt of his, a Protestant in the City of London ; to which place he was brought from Holland when an In fant. He told me he never was Baptized, yet went to Church often, and was made acquainted with the Principles of the Christian Religion, which (it seems) he understood a great deal better than those of his fellow Sufferers, who were early Baptized into it. He express'd great Sorrow for his past mispent Life, of which he gave me a particular Account: And desiring earnestly to receive the Sacrament of Baptism before he dy'd, and I judging him fit for it, administred it to him, as I did also, at the same time, to the two following Malefactors. VI. William Kite , Condemned for a Rape by him Committed upon a Girl of Seven Years Old. He was about 47 Years of Age, born of Anabaptist Parents, at Great Wolverton in Warwick-shire , and came up to London in 1678, where having served his Apprenticeship with two Silkdyers , he afterwards set up for himself. He confest the Fact for which he was to suffer, and said, That he had been a very ill Man; but yet sometimes would mind that which is Good, and frequently go to hear Sermons; though he was no true Member of Christ's Church. By his Words and Tears he express'd his Grief for his former Vicious Life; and having given me some satisfactory Account of himself, I receiv'd him into Christ's Flock by Baptism. VII. John Read 's Confession should have come in here. But as he was Repriev'd at the Place of Execution, I shall now say no more of him, but that I hope he will remember the great danger he has been in, and endeavour to improve this extraordinary Mercy, and make good his Baptismal Vow. All these Persons did carry themselves very well, and were very sober, so far as I could observe, under their Condemnation, during which I was much with them, sometimes in the Chapel, and sometimes in the Condemned Hold, and at some other times in other places within Newgate, where I could best discourse with them. As I found they often expressed great satisfaction in this, Viz. That among so many Men they were, not one of them had ever kill'd any Person; I put them in mind, that the very attempt or design to kill, was Murther before God, of which some of them could not but be sensible they were guilty, as Hall, and those concern'd with him. To this they answer'd me, That if at any time they had let off a Pistol, it was not with a design to kill, but secure themselves from being taken. Being desir'd to ask John Hall , Steven Bunce , and Richard Low , whether they were acquainted with one Mr. Barrat, and did frequently resort to his House, at the Swan and Two Fighting-Cocks in Bunn-Hill-Fields , and, Whether they had at any time made him privy to any of their concerns; I put those Questions to them: To which they answer'd me, upon the word of Dying Men, That they did not know Mr. Barrat, and had no manner of Acquaintance with him, nor he with them; and that though they had been sometimes at his House, as being publick and free to any-body to go in, yet he never knew any thing of their Concerns, and were perfect Strangers to him. This they solemnly declared, as they hoped for Salvation. Upon my pressing again Hall, Bunce and Low, to be more open and particular in their Confessions, and thereby clear their Consciences, and make some sort of satisfaction to the Persons Injured, they all told me, That what they had done before they were made Evidences against Arthur Chambers , and others, that were Executed within, this Twelve-Month, was very well known: That for what they had done since, it was not very considerable; That (however) they had taken Care to send to the Persons injur'd by 'em, and acquainted them with whatever might be necessary for them to know in those Matters; and that if they could make them better amends, and undo all the Evils they had done in their Lives, they would heartily do it. They all expressed a desire rather to Die than to Live, saying, they hoped it would be for their good hereafter, to undergo this Condemnation here; but whether it be so or no, I will not take it upon me absolutely to determin: But no doubt it may prove to the good of Mankind, who will be no more injured by them; and it may also particularly prove to their great good, who have been formerly engag'd in such Sinful Courses, and will now, as I hope, take Warning by their Death, as these Persons desir'd they would. When I went to visit them in the Condemned Hold, (where some People told me, It was not safe for me; but I was not of their Opinion) I found them always in very good Order; and they were so far from offering Rudeness, or doing any Mischief to me, that they shewed me all the Respect, and gave me all that attention which it became them to give to one, who endeavoured nothing more than the preparing them for a better Life. I must say this of them, that (taking them all together) I never saw so many Condemn'd Offenders, at once, behave themselves with more Decency than these did. They were this Day carry'd out of Newgate in three Carts to the Place of Execution, where I attended them for the last time. I exhorted them to stir up their Hearts to God more and more, to clear their Consciences, and to discover any thing they knew might be of use to the World. They answer'd me to some private Questions I put to them; and then declar'd they had no more to say, but that they were guilty of the several Facts for which they dy'd. They desir'd all Spectators to pray for them, and take Warning by them; and Davis in particular wish'd that all that knew him would become wiser and better by his shameful Death, so as they might not come to the same Condemnation: And he pray'd that none would reflect upon his Wife and Family, for his having been such an ill Liver, and come to such an ill end. Hall spoke to this effect, That he had been very wicked, and done much Mischief; but he hop'd God had forgiven him; and he desir'd all Persons to take Warning by him, and pray for him. And so did his other Fellow-Sufferers. While we were at Prayer, Word was brought, that there was some probability, there would be a Reprieve for John Read , which set his Heart betwixt Hope and Fear. We went on with Praying, and sung several Penitential Psalms; Rehears'd the Apostle's Creed; and while we were waiting for that Reprieve, which was long a coming, I continu'd my Exhortations to them, and Prayers for them, even 'till they seem'd to be most desirous and impatient of going out of this World, Read excepted; who being unty'd and taken out of the Cart, in an anxious expectation, the others desir'd me to pray again, which I did for a considerable time, and then withdrew; wishing them a happy Passage out of this Life to a better, and heartily recommending every one of their Souls to God's boundless Mercy in Christ. When I had done with them, they pray'd for some Minutes by themselves; and then were turn'd off; calling upon God all the while to have Mercy upon their Souls, and open the Gate of Heaven to them. Some time after this was over, the Reprieve came for John Read , on whose Face one could then read the Joy it brought to his Heart. God grant he may improve it to good. 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THE ORDINARY OF NEWGATE His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words OF THE MALEFACTORS Who were Executed at TYBURN, ON FRIDAY the 4th of APRIL, 1746. BEING THE First EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble Sir Richard Hoare , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON . NUMBER I. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed, and sold by M. COOPER, at the Globe in Pater-noster Row. 1746. THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. Labor ipse voluptas. THE great man who assumed the above motto, had by a pleasing experience been taught, and by his example others ought to learn, that labor is the basis of our welfare. Great geniuses rise more in proportion, but little ones have sufficient success. The story of Whittington and his cat, though perhaps a little wrongly related in old books, carries with it a good store of learning and erudition. Whittington was a poor boy, and being inclined to mend his fortune honestly, applied himself to labor and industry; he was too young at first to have any experience in traffic, more especially as he had not the happiness of either friend or relation to direct him. Nature was his only guide, he saw people were rich who minded their business, and had been by some means or other informed, that their beginnings were very small; he cast about to discover this mystery, and applied himself to dealing for experiment sake in the following manner; he had by his industry saved a penny, with this he purchased a cat, this cat he carried about from house to house, till he found somebody who wanted one, and would give him profit; with the improvement he purchased more, and thus in a moderate course of time, by laboring at proper seasons, and applying his vacant intervals to this trade, he became as much renowned, and as much resorted to by those who wanted cats, as a Turkey merchant now by the Spittle Fields weavers for raw silks. By this means he gradually acquired wealth, and as that improved with his years, his understanding opened and enlarged itself, and when he had got a suitable sum together, hepurchased a little cargo of our own manufactures, which he put aboard a ship, and embarked himself with it for Santa Cruz in Barbary, not forgetting to take with him a favorite cat, which he culled out of his store, and wherewith he associated very lovingly during his voyage; disposing of the rest with great humanity, where he conceived they would be best taken care of. The ship in due course of time arrived safely at her intended port, and Whittington being landed, was invited with the Consul and Captain to dine with the principal Bassa, who governed that part of the coast, and resided at Santa Cruz. These Bassa's, according to the custom of that country, expect presents from foreigners who trade there, of which Whittington had the hint given him, and his only trouble was, how he should do it properly; while he was reflecting on the means, the dinner was brought in, attended by a mighty clattering noise; when looking round, he beheld a troop of overgrown rats, which presently leaped on the table and partook of the banquet. He asked the consul, whether that was the custom of the country to have rats dine at table? The consul replied, no, on the contrary that the Bassa would give all he was worth to be rid of them. Whittington took the hint, and excusing himself for a few minutes, immediately repaired aboard the ship, put his favorite cat in a bag, and presently again re-entring the room set her at liberty, when to the great surprise of both the Bassa and Consul, who was likewise a native, the stage was suddenly cleared, and puss had a dinner she had long wished for. The reader may easily imagine the Bassa's grateful sense of this favor, and the natural consequences resulting there-from; there needed no other present, puss was of more value than all the cargo; Whittington was highly caressed, his cargo taken off his hands at a high price, presents of consequence were made him, and not only himself, but his country likewise found the benefit a long time after. This lucky incident contributed much to his future greatness, he traded to this port only, and grew opulent. The ward he resided in chose him first of the Common-Council, next their Alderman, afterwards he came to be Sheriff, and so in course to be Lord-Mayor of London; and, as our records say, demeaned himself so agreeably, as to be thrice chose into that important trust. What would a poor boy have wished more? or what may not any poor boy be, who is as honest and industrious as Whittington? This story, however improbable it may seem, has no circumstance attending it, but what comes within the common incidents of life; and supposing it a mere fable, it is then introduced to shew, that fortune is the sure friend of laudable industry; and if we forget the story, so we but retain the moral, it fully answers the purpose for which it is related. Industry is the true basis of wealth and happiness, to rise to high dignities in some professions requires an addition of learning and genius, but to make a figure in many other respects, to be a Lord-Mayor of London, or even to fit in the House of Peers, industry is the true source; so that although in some cases it won't do alone, in none can dignity be acquired without it; and if it happens not to make all people great, I believe it never misses making them easy and happy, respected andbeloved, which are the most essential ends for which we live here. I for my part have a great deal of love and renderness for my fellow creatures, and while humanity reigns supreme in my breast, I cannot help being pleased with such stories, as contribute by example, to make them better and happier. It must be a terrible reflection on the morals of any man, who can with a calm and careless air walk through the by-streets of this opulent city, and see the misery and distress to which such great numbers are reduced; for although it be owing to their own wickedness and folly, yet as government was instituted for the special purpose, of preventing such things in time, and as we have all our failings in some degree or other, it is wonderful to me what kind of man he is, who can behold such a scene of wretchedness with unconcern, and much more so if he happens to be a priest, or a magistrate; such people must be violently forgetful of themselves, their own interest and safety, since it is inconceivable how a great number can be idle and distressed, without putting the rest of the community in danger, and then if all humanity was banished from amongst us, all regard for others, yet one would think that as self preservation is the first law of nature, it would stimulate us on to act for our own safety, and instead of having our imaginations playing in the moon or wandering after politics and nonsense, perplexing ourselves about what is doing in Flanders, or the West Indies, we should at least take care to be safe in our own houses. To speak in the physician's stile, the way to cure a malady, is first to understand the distemper; the epithet of idleness, usually given to these unhappy people, is too general, it conveys no adequate idea of the evil; the most low and groveling are rendered quite stupid and insensible, by the immoderate use of strong liquors; those of somewhat more liveliness and gaiety have their heads turned to appear with the outsides of gentlemen, but wanting both means and industry, pilfering becomes their natural resource. In the time of Scarron the French novelist, the streets of Paris were much infested with these kind of gentlemen: Scarron durst not speak directly to the magistrate, and was a little too nice in a public performance, to fix a perpetual sarcasm on his own country, so rather chose to lay the scene in Madrid, where such kind of gentlemen are likewise very frequent: he begins his story thus, "A lad came "one day to the city of Madrid, poor "to the lowest degree of poverty, but "of an ambition highly exceeding it, "infinitely more desirous to be thought "a gentleman, than either a rational "creature or a christian." In the course of this story he so well described the wickedness of this rank of gentry, and the negligence of the magistrate in permitting them, that it had its due effect, and the civil government of the city of Paris was from thenceforth better attended to. I confess I wish I could tell a story to as good a purpose, which I would endeavour to do, could I conceive, there were to be found amongst us, any who would think it worth duly considering. The Ordinary of Newgate his Account, &c. BY virtue of a commission of Oyer, Terminer, and Goal-delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honorable Sir Henry Marshall , Knt . Lord Mayor of the city of London , Sir Simon Urling , Knt . Recorder , and other his Majesty's Justices of Goal Delivery for the city of London, and county of Middlesex, at Justice-hall in the Old Bailey , on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th of Sept. 1745, the following nine malefactors received sentence of death, viz. Edward Lloyd , Richard Locker , John Moore , Thomas Morgan , Robert Scruton , Deborah Lloyd , Mary Green , Judith Tilly , and Catharine Evans . While under sentence of death, I attended them with a due regard to their unhappy circumstances, and used every means in my power to dive into the secret recesses of their hearts, in order to make myself more capable of giving them suitable instruction, and as it were to wash away the spirit of uncleanness, and make them become new creatures; this is not very easy to do, in cases where the evil is too deeply rooted, however my labors became blessed with very unexpected success, and when I found a chearful ray of light to shine upon them, I endeavoured to secure and establish their future welfare, by preaching to them on the following text, which is taken out of the 6th chapter of the gospel according to St. Matthew, and the 20th verse. Lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal. - From this text I endeavoured to convince them that heaven was not a place for thieves, and consequently that they could not get thither until they had unthieved themselves, by a sincere and hearty repentance. And in order to give them an idea of heaven, by a natural comparison I bid them consider the difference between the beauty and light of the sun, and that of a candle; such I told them was the difference between heaven and earth, as far as we could frame a similitude by natural objects. By unthieving themselves, I taught them to understand, was to banish the thief out of their hearts, and to retire into their first state of innocence and moral purity, that they might be capable of mixing with the pure celestial light, and not be left to yell and howl amongst impure spirits of their own tribe and cast. In order whereto I informed them, they must first begin by opening their hearts freely, not only by confessing their own crimes, and repenting of them, but also, by fairly and clearly discovering those of their comrades, how they did their business, and where they harboured, that so by making the community safer, they might make themselves the happier; since it was better for their comrades to be hanged and repent, than to go on in their wickedways, and be eternally miserable; to keep their secrets, was still being partners in their crimes, and consequently no sign of repentance; on the other hand, the discovering of them would be doing justice to their fellow creatures. I intimated to them how necessary it was not to mistake the sense of this kind of doctrine, nor to suffer themselves to be missed by false notions of honor, and confidence reposed in one another, since to keep the secrets of wicked people is wickedness, and that mercy was not to be hoped for from heaven, so long as the evil continued rooted in the heart. I endeavoured to make them understand that the instant evil was banished from their minds, a new world of light and pleasure would immediately present to their view, and that they would look back on the actions of their former lives with the utmost horror and detestation; that the experiment was extremely easy, and only required a settled resolution. I informed them, that a man in the wilful commission of crimes, was like one hid in a cloud, that obscured him from the sight of the sun, and all the bright charms of day, rendered him a stranger to those joys men of serene and undisturbed minds enjoyed, and buried him in the midst of endless cares and fears; that if there was no place of future punishment, the reflections on their own crimes, and the horrors such produced, were sufficient; that it was of very little importance that they endeavoured to drown these reflections, by disordering themselves with strong drinks, which only intoxicate or stupify them for the present, but that whenever an interval of sobriety happened, the horror of their crimes doubled upon them, and consequently, that it was only evading the evil for the present, in the event to be more completely miserable. I referred the truth of these reflections to their own experience, and then left it to themselves to consider, whether happiness was not in every respect to be preferred to misery, and the joys of this life, and the glories of an happy eternity, infinitely to be wished and sought after. Upon Saturday the 29th of March, report was made to his Majesty in council of the malefactors lying under sentence of death, condemned the four preceding sessions, viz. the September, October, January, and March sessions, when the following ten were ordered for execution, viz. John Moore , Edward Lloyd , John Webb , Thomas Morgan , John Warham , James Wolf , Abijah Burk , Catharine Howell , Mary Green , and Judith Tilly . John Moore was indicted for robbing Sarah Price and another young woman on the King's highway of a gold ring, and two shillings and eight pence in money . John Moore was born of very reputable parents, and his education very genteel; he was when young put apprentice to a French merchant , whom he served with credit, but when set up for himself, got into bad company, with whom he lived profusely: he dealt very largely in French commodities, as wines, brandies, &c. but his expence outrunning his profit, he by degrees got himself deeply into debt, which, on reflection, struck him so sensibly, that in some measure deprived him of his senses; however, he applied himself to his mother, who was indeed rich, but observing the course of life he pursued, judged very rightly in not supplying his extravagance; some other of his friends to whom he applied having the same thoughts of the matter, and excusing themselves from supplying him, he betook himself to the highway, but was so little turned for that kind of life, that in the first and only robbery he ever committed on the abovementioned two girls in a chaise, he was frightened out of the little remainder of his senses, he received only from them a gold ring, and two shillings and eight pence, and was presently after pursued by a farmer, and easily taken. The more particular account of his life is, that he was educated in the county of Cumberland , that after he was out of his time, he went abroad into France , in pursuit of his lawful business, but that failing, on his return to England , he took a house opposite to George's coffee house Temple Bar , where unto men and women resorted to divert themselves, but not being of a turn to make the most of his customers, that business could not support him, more especially as he had no great choice of beauties under his direction. This produced another trade, if I may so call it, it was the being bail for people arrested in the Marshal's court, which was another scheme he did not understand well enough to make the most of, so that being at once the dupe of knaves, bailiffs, and whores, it is no wonder he came to this unhappy end. He appeared to be a married man, and the woman who visited him, owned herself his wife, and behaved with great modesty and discretion. He was evidently not changed by his melancholy fate, though he seemed at first very penitent, but some hopes of pardon presenting, all appearances of that kind instantly vanished, and finding himself disappointed on the dead warrant's coming down, he became like one distracted, utterly disconsolate, and in that unhappy state quitted this mortal life. Mary Green was indicted for robbing Richard Wilson of fifteen guineas in a house in Well Alley in the Minories . Mary Green was about thirty years of age, a likely, well favoured person, was of good parents, and genteely educated at a boarding school, the particulars of either are not proper to mention; when she was about sixteen years of age, a young baronet and his lewd companion, contrived to seduce this young girl and another from the school, and debauched them; Mary fell to the baronet's share, who lived with her some time, had a son by her, now at the university: the baronet left her and married, and Mary then fell upon the town, and not the best part of it neither; she ran into all the excesses of debauchery, and from whoring degenerated into thieving; and being discovered in this practice by some of her best gallants, they quitted her acquaintance, but as she was very handsom, she failed not of accidental acquaintance, of whom she boasts that she sometimes made fifty guineas of a night, but denied to the last the fact for which she was convicted, not blaming the court, but imputing it to the prosecutor's mistaking her person. While under sentence Mary was often attended by a popish priest, whomshe says, supported her with money, in order to persuade her to be of his religion, which she consented to, so long as she found her account in it, and then turned him off, telling him, she had no more religion than himself, as was the case of several more of her fellow prisoners, who combined together to rob the poor priest of his money, and then very honestly returned him his religion back again. Mary went to chapel for company sake, and behaved very decently there; but the residue of her time was chiefly spent in drinking, scolding and quarrelling with her fellow prisoners; however she became very serious at last, and made her exit very decently. Judith Tilley was indicted for robbing Ford Bolley of a tobacco box, and six shillings in money , in Moses and Aaron alley in White Chapel . Judith Tilley about twenty years of age, had her education on White-Chaple mount , and in the neighbouring purleus, in which places she at different times employed herself in picking of cinders , whoring, drinking, and thieving, from whence it may be readily concluded that reading, writing, or praying took up the least of her time. Though she could on occasion pray very heartily in her way, and had got the usual name given to the supreme Being by heart, and used it very freely in the antomical way of praying him to d - n peoples eyes, hearts, &c. in a word, she was one of those poor unhappy wretches, who are left like the beasts to perish, as if they were no part of the human specie. But whether it arose from the absence of action, or what other cause is immaterial; she grew very serious, and behaved much better than such people usually do, and disposed of herself into the next world, with a becoming decency. Thomas Morgan was indicted for the inhuman murther of his wife, by cruelly cutting her throat, and ripping up her belly , against the peace of our sovereign lord the King, &c. Thomas Morgan forty years of age, was a native of St. Leonard, Shoreditch , had the common education of the ordinary people, was put apprentice to a pipe maker , served out his time, and set up for himself in Bedfordbury . He married a wife , but being a fellow of a very ill-favoured aspect, and of a temper suitable, his wife fixed her eyes on one of his workmen, who was both handsomer and better tempered; this produced jealousy, that contention, and in the event, the murther, as in the indictment, which was cruel and inhuman enough, and of which there has been so many instances in a few sessions past, that it is to be hoped the legislature will consider of some punishment adequate to the crime. This fellow after having committed the murder made his escape, and rambled about from place to place, as he said, haunted by his wife's ghost, that turn himself which way he would, it always seemed to be fluttering at some distance directly before him, with all the wounds he had given her open to his view, and threatning with her hands: he said he oftentimes had courage enough to attempt to get at it, but was never the nearer, and in one of these attempts, not minding where he was, he tumbled into the river near Dorchester, and had like to have been drowned; when he got out, he saw the ghost again, which seemed to grin at him as if glad of his misfortune; whereupon in a great rage he drew his knife, and ran furiously towards it; it vanished, and in its stead stood a most tremendous spectre, which seemed to take him in its arms, he was carried away as in a whirlwind, and set down again near Oxford in the yard of a farmer of his acquaintance, who happened to be present, and helped him up as from a swoon, who had seen him described in the news papers, and therefore, notwithstanding his acquaintance, delivered him into the hands of justice. This account was attested by Morgan, and corroborated by the farmer, in the presence of the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford. And it is said that this story is to be added to the next addition of a book, entitled, "God's "revenge against murther." However this only terrified the criminal a little for the present, his heart was hardned against all kind of penitence, and as he lived, so he died an obdurate unrelenting sinner. Edward Lloyd , and Deborah , were indicted on the statute in that case made and provided, for high treason, in coining counterfeit money, from pewter, copper, &c. and were both found guilty, but Deborah has since received a reprieve for transportation . Edward Lloyd of the parish of St. Leonard, Shoreditch , about 74 years of age, the offspring of creditable parents, who first put him to St. Paul's school , and afterwards apprentice to an attorney at law , which trade he found too dishonest for a man of conscience and honour to follow, and therefore betook himself to coining, as the most reputaable business, and which he has chiefly lived by. He was married to his wife Deborah many years, he took her a widow ; at their coming together she was possessed of a broker's shop in Holbourn , but he liking his own trade best, engaged Deborah in the undertaking, after having first sold her effects, the better to furnish them with materials. Deborah soon learned the trade, and between them they got a very comfortable subsistence; and complained very much of the hardships of the law that would not suffer two industrious people to pursue their trade quietly. They likewise complained bitterly against the evidence, whom they say was condemned 16 or 18 years ago for the like crime. On Deborah's being reprieved, she said it would be a happy thing for the plantations that she was going thither, as she was informed they wanted money, and she was able to supply them with any sum they desired, so did not fear coming to be a great woman. It does not appear they had any penitential thoughts, on the contrary were constantly scolding and quarrelling with one another, and one day had a battle in time of divine service at chapel, however on Deborah's leaving her husband he became more serious, which sunk by degrees into downright sullenness, and in that state of mind departed this life. James Wolfe , was indicted, for that he on the third of October last did personate one Robert Masterson , as chief mate of the Prince Frederic privateer , and in that name did come to the shop of one William Threlkeld of London , goldsmith , on pretence to buy several goods of the said William to the value of 29 l. 10 s. and in payment for the same offered a counterfeit note under the hand of Captain James Talbot , payable to the said Robert Masterson , for the sum of 150 l. sterling, in order to cheat and defraud the said William Threlkeld , contrary to the statute, &c. James Wolfe , about thirty years of age, born in London , had a common school education, and was bred a seaman , but after some voyages liking better to be a gentleman, he turned his head to an idle careless life, but wanting natural means to support it, he among other resources consequent of this turn of mind, had recourse to the abovementioned expedient, in order to support himself. He says that no one living was privy to this cheat but himself, no friends came near him, and he lay in the cells in a very helpless, miserable way, seemed very much concerned for his mispent life, behaved decently, and died a sincere penitent. John Warham , Thomas Davis and Abijah Burk were indicted for robbing Charles Chimner of a hat, three shillings, and a peruke his property . Chimner the prosecutor was a foreigner and could not speak English, so his evidence was delivered by an interpreter, he declared that Burk cut him with a hanger, and used him very barbarously, said very little to the other two, but Davis only was acquitted. John Warham and Abijah Burk , both of the parish of St. Giles's in the Fields , and neither of them above eighteen years of age, young fellows, but old rogues; they had in concert with Davis followed the trade of thieving from their infancy, being regularly bred to that profession in the university of High-Holbourn , and its adjacent purlieus, but were newly entered into the honourable profession of arms, and had a mind to try how they could exercise them upon a Frenchman; in their first adventure, seeming to find the poor man out as it were by instinct, to his great misfortune. They seemed to have no kind of relish for the triple tree, the sight of it made them very serious, and seems to be the chief reason of their making a decent exit, which they performed to the admiration of all their brother thieves who were spectators. Catharine Howel , was indicted for stealing one piece of foreign gold coin, called a moidore, three pieces of gold called half guineas, and forty shillings in silver, out of the dwelling house of Thomas Clarke , on the 20th of January last. Catharine Howel was born in Wales of honest but poor parents, who gave her as much education as they could afford. She could read no English at all, and therefore could make no responses in chapel, where she constantly came, when she was in health, and there behaved attentively and well. She had been in London for some time, and entered herself into service . She seemed a woman very fit for such business, being of a well set strong body, not above forty years of age. As to the fact she suffered for, she would be rather understood as innocent, than guilty, and when she was spoke to about it, she would shed tears, as if she was hardly dealt with. For some days she kept her bed in the cell, being afflicted with illness, but when she recovered she never failed to attend the chapel. The fright and apprehension of death was so great upon her, that I could not look upon her without concern; and at the place of execution, she was under such an agony as denoted her sufferings to be very great. John Webb was upwards of forty years of age, born in the country of honest parents, who bound him apprentice to a shoemaker ; they gave him no education at school, so that he was very ignorant. The murder which he confessed he was guilty of, and for which he suffered, he said was the effect both of liquor and provocation, for that he had always behaved and lived as an inoffensive man, had a good character with his neighbours for his honesty, for that he had wronged nor injured any man: he lamented with great sorrow and outward appearance of repentance the horrid fact he was guilty of, but would withal blame the deceased for giving him ill usage and great provocation. Before this unhappy affair Webb was in credit, had business enough to support himself and family, which consisted of a wife and child only, having buried eight children, and might have done well. He was very earnest and desirous to be instructed in the principles of the Christian religion, for he acknowledged himself so ignorant as scarce to know whether there was a God. He never failed the chapel, was very attentive there, and indeed all along behaved himself very well, He did not seem of an ill nature, uneasy temper, nor of a cruel disposition, but, as he said, his misfortune was drinking too much. His wife, who was the only person who came to him, would cry over him, which shews that he was not a bad husband. He was wretchedly poor and destitute in the cell, and received nothing, but a part of what some good Christians sent, for the relief of the persons under sentence of death. He never varied in the account he gave of the murder, which was that he bore no malice nor hatred to the deceased, but that upon the provocation he had received, such as ill language and blows, he thought and inferred that his crime was but chance medley. He was indeed too apt to excuse himself, and would fain have extenuated his crime, but upon proper answers made to him concerning it, he shewed great signs of contrition, patiently bore his afflictions, implored the mercy of God through Christ, and died in peace with all the world. At the Place of EXECUTION. THE criminals went to the place of execution in the following order, Morgan , Webb , and Wolf , in the first cart; Moore in a mourning coach; Wareham and Burk in the second cart; Tilley , Green , and Howell in the third; Lloyd on a sledge; on their arrival at Tyburn they were all put into one cart. They all behaved with seriousness and decency. Mary Green professed her innocence to the last moment of the fact for which she died, cleared Ann Basket , and accused the woman who lodged in the room where the fact was committed. As Judith Tilley appeared under terrible agonies, Mary Green applied herself to her, and said, do not be concerned at this death because it is shameful, for I hope God will have mercy upon our souls; Catharine Howell likewise appeared much dejected, trembled and was under very fearful apprehensions; all the rest seemed to observe an equal conduct, except Moore, who, when near dying, shed a flood of tears. In this manner they took their leave of this transitory life, and are gone to be disposed of as shall seem best pleasing to that all-wise Being who first gave them existence. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . A Copy of a Letter from MARY GREEN , to her Godmother, a woman of fashion at St. James's. Madam, THE course of my vices and follies have prevented me for many years from looking into myself, or in any sense reflecting on the bad example you constantly set before me. I am just now learning to know that you of all women in the world ought to have been the last in suffering me to be present at your sunday routs, a day appointed both by God and nature for rest. You, madam, answered for me at the font, that I should be a good Christian, when God knows my heart, you never so much as dreamt what it was to be a Christian yourself; nor ever imitated our Saviour in any thing, but in the eating of bread and drinking of wine, reflecting only on that single precept, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die; and what follows; see the lilies how they grow, they toil not, neither do they spin. You, madam, who have an antipathy to all kind of industry, unless such as is the consequence of folly, its toils and fatigues, fulfilled that precept to a miracle. But Oh! consider, madam, what you owe to your poor god-daughter on this account, besides the life I am cheated out of, by following your example, my immortal soul perished, condemned to burn in eternal flames, and to be the sport of wanton unpitying devils, who will yell and howl it into eternal terrors. You ought at least, Madam, after youhave laid the foundation of my ruin, by robbing me of my young baronet, and exposing to my un-experienced mind, every vice, artificial and natural, at least to make interest to save my life, that I might have time and repent. No, say you, but you will rather chuse to imitate the damned spirits: and woman of quality like, glory in the misery of others. - Well, if it must be so, as I know it must, if when my soul has got rid of my body, and happens into the hands of a kind keeper, I will tire him with my prayers, till he lets me loose to haunt you at your sunday evenings diversions. I will, d - n my e - s if I don't, unless you get me my pardon, as sure as I am MARY GREEN .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE . His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words Of the TWO MALEFACTORS Who were executed at TYBURN On FRIDAY the20JUNE1746. BEING THE Third EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble Sir Richard Hoare , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON. THE ORDINARY OF NEWGATE His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, Etc. BY virtue of a commission of Oyer, Terminer, and Goal-delivery of Newgate, held before the Right Honourable Sir Richard Hoare , Knt . Lord Mayor of the city of London , Mr. Justice Wright, Mr. Justice Abney, Mr. Baron Clark, John Stracey , Esq ; Recorder of the city of London , and others of his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the city of London, and Goal-delivery of Newgate, held for the said city of London and county of Middlesex , at Justice-hall in the Old Bailey , on Thursday the 15th, Friday,the 16th, and Saturday the 17th of May, in the ninteenth year of his Majesty's reign; three malefactors, viz. SAMUEL WATSON , SAMUEL PRIGG , and WILLIAM RUSSEL , alias SAUNDERS , were capitally convicted for several crimes, and received sentence of Death accordingly, as followeth. SAMUEL WATSON , born of very honest parents in Whitecross-street , in the parish of St. Giles, Cripplegate , with whom he served his time honestly as breechesmaker by trade, aged 28 years; wan indicted for robbing Jane , the wife of George Morris , of a scarlet cloak, and also of robbing George Morris of 8s. and putting them in bodily fear of their lives, on the 24Januarylast; for which he was condemned. He was also indicted for a robbery, with one James Taylor , on William Parran , taking from him one pair of silver shoe-buckles, one silk handkerchief, valued 12d. one tobacco-box tipt with silver, valued 18d. and 20s. of money: for which he received sentence of death. After his condemnation he always denied the fact, and said, he never wronged any man in his life. The first time I spoke with him, he thought it very hard, that he should die for a crime of which he was no ways guilty. I said, You are like Apollodorus, a friend of Socrates, who expressed his grief for his dying innocent; "What!" replied the Philosopher, with a smile, "would you have me die "guilty?" I shewed him the comfort and power of a good conscience, and how it would support him to the last; but, as he was a sinner in many other respects, he must of necessity repent thereof, or perish eternally. So I heard no more of that complaint. But he could not come up to that Christian duty of Forgiveness of his enemies, who (he said) for the lucre of the reward, had sworn his life away, till he heard of the confession and discovery of Bray, and the respite of the sentence of death by his Majesty: then he was of another mind towards them. On the 10th of June, John Stracey , Esq ; Recorder of the city of London, made his report to his Majesty of the said three malefactors; and it appearing by several affidavits, that he the said William Watson was not concerned in the said robberies, but that the same were committed by one William Bray and his accomplices, as appeared by oath of the said William Bray before the Honourable Court of Kings Bench at Westminster , and set forth in the information and voluntary confession of the said William Bray , made and sworn to before the Worshipful James Fraser , Esq ; one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace , for the county of Middlesex and the city and liberty of Westminster ; his Majesty was most graciously pleased to respite his sentence of death for six weeks,, in order that the truth thereof may more fully appear. I procured him a bible, lent him a good book, and advised him to peruse the Whole duty of Man; and to read the Preface of it over and over in the first place; for it is the best preface of all the books in the world. But they complained frequently of the darkness of the cells, that they could not read, even in the day-time, without candles. He had been a soldier five years, was in Flanders, and had the character of an honest man from all that knew him. Going to see a fellow-soldier in Clerkenwell Bridewell, he was apprehended there upon bare suspicion. He complained grievously of those that robbed his house of divers valuable goods, to the value (he says) of 30 or 40 l. when they had apprehended him. II. SAMUEL PRIG , of the parish of Christ-church, Spittle-fields was indicted for the murder of Thomas Girl , for which he received sentence of Death. He was 28 years of age, had had tolerable education, and had read a good deal. He said, he had received the blessed sacrament an hundred times in the church of England; but of late years he had dissented from it, therefore he would not receive it from me now, nor change his principles, trusting in the mercy of God, who is gracious to all forts of men; and was very reserved and unwilling to give me any account of his life and conversation. He had some dirrerence with those of the Foundery in Moorfields , because they reproached him for forsaking them; and wrote them a very sharp invective, which I saw. He said, that his Counsellor deceived him, in forbidding him to speak one word in his own defence, but to plead guily; for, if he had laid open the provocations given him by Girl, he did not doubt but the Court would have acquitted him. He complained sadly of Girl, and said he was a vile old rogue, above 50 years of age, who made it his business to go about ruining all innocent people, whom he could allure, and had stood in the Pillory several times; and that he thought he did no crime in sending such a villain out of the world, that he might do no more mischief in it. He fell into his acquaintance a little before at an ale-house in Covent-Garden , and had seen him about nine or ten times; but never had had any criminal conversation with him, no, nor the least thought of it. The beginning of the quarrel was, that Girl wanted five guineas of him, and because he could not get it, he went about all public-houses, detracting, slandering, and speaking all the vile things that he could, invent against him. I told him, as to that head, that though Girl were the most impious and wicked man upon earth, he had no authority or power to take away his life, being a private person. There is nothing so valuable as Life; none can give it, or take it away, but God; and therefore he was reserved the disposal of it entirely to himself; and consequently no man may presume to take away the life of another man, but by God's commission such as the civil Magistrate of a nation, a soldier in lawful war, and any man in his own just and necessary defence, or by some accident, which we call chance-medley. In these cases God, the Lord of life and death, doth kill those persons, who by their crimes have forfeited their lives to the law of God and the land Murder is one of the most crying sins, marked out by God for vengeance, and feldom escapes deserved punishment in this life; because it is a great affront to God, in assuming the disposal of his gift, dispossessing him of his right, robbing him of his creature, his child, his servant, his subject, and particularly of his own image; for "in the image of God made " he man;" for so the injury is not only done to man, but to God himself, whose image is defaced and destroyed thereby. And therefore no satisfaction was to be taken for the life of a murderer, though the avenger of blood were willing to forgive him, because the life of the murdered is not in possession of the avenger of blood, but in God alone. This is one of the seven commandments given to Noah and obliged all Nations; and so it was observed among the heathens, how brutish soever. Murder is also an extreme injury to man, who thereby is deprived of an invaluable good, which can by no means be recompensed, or repaired. He that loses his life loses all that he hath, and is capable of possessing for ever. The slayer robs his brother of temporal life, all the comforts and advantages of it, time of repentance and and so he murders his soul. But this and much more had not much weight with him at that time, being enraged, in all probability a gainst that abominable and vile wretch, as he called him; though afterwards he was of a more forgiving mind. He went to see the execution of Matthew, Henderson , little thinking that his own was so near; which should teach all men to keep that excellent advice of the apostle continually in their minds, "Let him that thinketh he stand"eth, take head left he fall," 1 Cor. x. 12. But alas! these dreadful examples of divine vengeance, which fall upon notorious criminals, make very little impression upon the spectators; they are soon forgot, and they persevering in their old sinful ways, fall very soon into the like condemnation. He was a man of good sense, be haved very devoutly, and had a stedfast faith and hope in God's mercy. I heard him say to his sorrowful and disconsolate wife, "By Friday I shall be with the "Lord." He frequently said, he was weary of this vile world, had seen the vanity of it, and desired to depart this sinful life. III. WILLIAM RUSSEL , otherwise SAUNDERS , together with Matthias Keys , not yet taken, was indicted for committing a robbery upon the King's highway, in Chelsea road , upon William Spear , and feloniously taking from him one silver watch, value 3l. Etc. on the 15March last, between six and seven o'clock in the evening. He was indicted also a second time, for robbing Mr. Macone, near Barnet , on the16 December last, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, of a silver watch, value 4l. He was found guilty of both Indictments, and condemned to death for the same. He was a young man about 22 years of age good education, and sense. He had previously made confessions to another person, for some considerations; and for that reason I shall say no more relating to his character. While these three malefactors were under sentence of death, they constantly attended divine worship in the chapel of Newgate , at morning and evening prayers every day. I frequently expounded a chapter or psalm that I had read them, which I found to be most proper for their conditions; instructed them in the principles of the Christian saith, the blessed sacrament, the duty of forgiveness, charity, patience, resignation to the will of God, and sincere repentance for all their former sins, more especially for those for which they were sentenced to die; and they behaved very devoutly all the time. On Sunday last, the15June, I preached in the morning upon St. Luke xv. 7. "I say un" to you, that likewise joy shall " be in heaven over one sinner " that repenteth, more than over " ninety and nine just persons, " which need no repentance." I told them, that by " ninety and " nine" that went not aftray, we may understand the holy angels, who kept their first state of innocency; a great flock indeed, but a certain for an uncertain number. By the "loft sheep," Adam and his posterity, who, through the temptation of Satan and the bad use of his own free-will and other perfections, fell from God into sin, misery, and condemnation. And by the shepherd, who went to seek this lost sheep, the ever blessed Jesus, who is the lover or souls, that came down from heaven to seek and to save that which was lost and gone astray, and is frequently called the Shepherd by the holy prophets. And when the glorious work of man's redemptio was commencing at his incarnation, the joyful song of that blessed host was, "Glory to God in " the highest, and on earth peace, " good-will towards men." As they were glad and joyful for the redemption of mankind in general, so they are likewise for every one in particular, who turns from sin to serve the living and true God: for they are so enamoured with the love of God, that every thing that is pleasing to him is delightful to them, God is the ocean of good, delights in communicating his goodness to the whole creation; and they know it: for their flaming spirits are sired with charity, and pleased to see other creatures of God made happy. But this joy is not confined to the holy angels only; it is evident in the eternal father and the Son also, in that he sent him to offer terms of peace and reconciliation with him pardon and eternal falvation; and in the parable of the prodigal's returning home. "This " my son was lost, and is found, was " dead, and is alive again; and they " began to be merry." And this parable of the shepherd's rejoicing after he had sound the lost sheep shews what joy our Lord has when he rescues a foul from the jaws of sin and destruction: and it was predicted by the prophet, "He " shall seed his slock like a shep" herd, he shall gather the lambs " with his arm, and carry them " in his bosom, and shall gently " lead those that are with young," Isai. xl. II. "And he shall see of " the travel of his soul, and shall " be satisfied; by his knowledge " shall my righteous servant justi" fy many," Isai. liii. II. O what tenderness of affection, love, and goodness is here! It infinitely surpasses the love of a tender mother to her sucking child: for he laid down his life to save theirs. But that there should be more joy in heaven at the conversion of a lost sinner, than at the perseverance of the righteous, is very amazing, and yet it is very true: for the Father shewed greater joy and affection at the return of his lost son, than ever he did to the elder brother: for a man that has had a religious education and example, like Josias, Timothy, and the young man, that kept all the commandments from his youth, was never loft to God, but one that has wandered a long time in sin and wickedness, and was just at the gates of hell and damnation, but at last is brought to see and bewail his solly, madness, and misery, and to return to his heavenly Father, must certainly offer a more acceptable sacrifice of repentance and true holiness, by enhancing the divine mercy in his forgiveness and salvation. The greater danger and misery he was delivered from, so much the more is the grace of God manifested in his deliverance. The cure of an old, rooted, and very dangerous disease, is greater mercy to the patient, and honour to the physician, than that of a flight scratch. He that hath much forgiven him loves him that forgave that, much more than he that had but little forgiven. The conversions of Manasses, St. Paul, and Mary Magdalen are glorious manifestations of God's superabundant grace and benevolence. God's grace was the more magnified, that sin had so much abounded. Alsa! as many train up their dear babies from the cradle in swearing, lying, thieving, and all other immoralities, it is no wonder they should come to a shameful and miserable and Such parents are nurses for hell, and tutors for the Devil; they not only damn their own souls, but those of their children. It is to be hoped, that the noble design of our Orphanhouse will meet with du encouragement which will in time rescue many souls from hell and damnation: and if ministers of parishes, church-wardens, overseers of the poor, and other religious gentlemen would look into poor, wicked families, and take these unfortunate chilren into workhouses and other proper places, where they might be blessed with a Christian education, there would be less business for executioners every where. But those that have fallen into notorious crimes have the greatest encouragement imaginable from my text, to repent truly, and cause joy in heaven, joy and glory to themselves to eternity Let no criminals despair of pardon, for God has mercy enough, Jesus Christ has merit enogh, the Holy Ghost has power enough to save them. In the afternoon I preached upon these words, Psal. xxiii. 4. " Yea, though I walk through the " vailcy of the shadow of death, " I will fear no evil; for thou art " with me." From which I told the auditory, that David laid down one firm and stable proposition, of God's peculair care of all his faithful people; and from thence drew many comfortable consequences, and this of the text is one. It is a glorious and comfortable blessing for a man to have a rational and well-grounded saith in God; it will carry him through all difficulties in this life, and through the dark dismal valley of death itself. David knew that he must pass through this dismal stroke of death, and so must all others. The way into the other world is attended with great pain, horror, and dread to most men, upon several accounts. 1. From the violent agonies and pains that usually attend it. 2. From the consideration of a future state, what it is, where it is and what men's own state and condition in it shall be. 3. From the thoughts of parting with all the pleasures and enjoyments of this life. 4. From the sense of sin and guilt contracted in this life. 5. From the dreadful apprehensions of the day of judgment. At the Place of EXECUTION. IN the morning about 7 o clock, they were called to attend divince service in the chapel, where they accordingly came, both decently habited in deep mourning, and behaved devoutly: but Prig said his agony was so great, that he had very near lost his memory with regard to the responses, and desired that the Rev. Mr. Vilette, who attended them, would be so kind to read them to him. Russel seemed to have cried a great deal, and had tears standing in his eyes. Both of them laid their heads often upon the table, and hid their faces as men that were weeping. Russel received the blessed sacrament, but Prig refused it, saying, he belonged to the Dissenters. Prig confessed, that he was tempted to make away with himself, by opening a vein in his wrist, but he was shocked at the advice, though prest upon him by a person in the press-yard. He had read a great deal, but for want of learning his notions were so confused, that it made him opiniated and stubborn in his way of thinking. He had been a follower of Mr. Wesley, but upon some difference left him, and returned to his former dissenting congregation. The fact for which he suffered, he was at last brought seemingly to a abhor and detest: I say " seemingly," because he could not forbear reflecting with anger and indignation on the vile actions of the Deceased, saying, he had done no more than what was properly the office of Jack Ketch ; but a proper remonstrance and arguments being used by Mr. Vilette, he burst into a flood of tears, and acknowledged the heinousness of his crime. When the service of the chapel was over, they were both conveyed to the place of execution in the same mourning-coach. The spectators, observing them often smile, as they were carrying along, concluded them to be harden'd wretches. At the fatal tree they were put into one cart, and being tied up, were asked, if they had any thing to add to their former confessions, to which they answered in the negative. Mr. Vilette asked, if he should continue prayer for them; they answered, it was their great desire. Being then asked, whether they were in love and charity with all men, and forgave their prosecutors; they both answered they did: but Prig, in an abrupt manner, added, "that if it were to do again " he would do it."-What! commit the same murder? "No, I " mean, were the execution re" peated, I should Wilingly submit " to it." And then turning to the executioner, he said, "This thing " is not right placed," meaning the halter. Yes, Sir, but it is But though the executioner assured him it was quite right, yet he was troubled about the fixing of it, still continuing to complain about it; and when rebuked for minding his body more than his soul, he said, " I do this thar I may not suffer " long, but be soon put out of my " misery." They could not forbear looking round and bowing to their acquaintances, but being gently reproved for this unseemly behaviour, they appeared more attentive, and when their souls were committed to the infinite mercies of God, appeared somewhat more affected with their approaching end. They bowed to the Minister, embraced each other, and as the cart was drawing away, called upon God to receive them. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHERIE , Ordinary of Newgate .

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The ORDINARY of NEWGATE his Account of the Behaviour, Confession, and Last Speech of ELIZABETH MASON , who was Executed at TYBURN, on Wednesday the 18th of JUNE, 1712. AT the Sessions held at Justice Hall in the Old-Baily , on Thursday the 5th, and Friday the 6th instant, Three Persons that were found Guilty of Capital Crimes, received Sentence of Death; from which, Two of them having obtained the Mercy of a Reprieve, One only is now order'd for Execution. While they where under this Condemnation, I constantly visited them, and had them brought up, twice every day, to the Chapel in Newgate , where I pray'd with them, read and expounded the Word of GOD to them, and exhorted them to Repentance. On the LORD's Day, the 8th instant, I preach'd to them, and others there present, both in the Morning and Afternoon, upon part of the Epistle for the Day, viz. Acts 2. 4. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other Tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. From these Words, which I chose as proper for the Solemnity of the Day, I did (after a short Explanation both of them, and of the Context) take Occasion to discourse largely upon the following Particulars, viz. I. The Effusion or Pouring-out of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, on the Day of Pentecost, according to CHRIST's Promise to them at his Ascension into Heaven; which was, That He would send them the Comforter, and endue them with Power from on high. II. The happy Disposition the Apostles were in (by their Love, Unity, Faith, and Patience) to receive the inestimable Gift of the Holy Ghost. III. The Divine, Wonderful, and Blessed Effects thereof. IV. The great Motives we have to believe and obey the Doctrine of CHRIST, which was preach'd and establish'd with so much Authority, and the Truth of it attested and confirm'd by such astonishing and convincing Miracles, as were wrought by CHRIST's Apostles, and their Followers. V. ult. The Unaccountableness and Inexcusableness of our living contrary to that Divine Doctrine, which teaches us, to depart from all iniquity, and to deny all Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts, and live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present World. itus 2. 12. Those were the principal Points I then spoke to, both in the Morning and Afternoon; concluding at both times, with Exhortations suitable to my Auditory in general, and to the Condemn'd in particular. And again, on the last Lord's Day, the 15th instant, I preach'd to them (according to my usual manner) both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon Exod. 20. 13. Thou shalt not kill. From which Words, first explain'd in general, I then shew'd in particlar, I. The Heinousness of the Crime of Murther, which of all other Injuries done to our Neighbour, is cercertainly the greatest, in that it is irreparable. II. The Punishment due to it, which is Death, for the Law of GOD is positive and plain in this Matter. The Murderer must die without Mercy; no satisfaction is to be taken for his Life; and if he be not put to Death, the Land wherein he lives is to suffer for it; as we read, Numb. Chap. 35. Verses 30, 31 & 33. III. and lastly, The timely Care they ought to take, and the earnest Endeavours they ought to use, to repent, who are guilty of such an enormous Crime, and indeed of any Sin whatsoever; whose Repentance must bear some Proportion to the greatness and heinousness of their Sins, if ever they desire to have GOD's Pardon, and blessed Consequents thereof; which are, the escaping the Torments and Miseries of Hell, and obtaining the Pleasures and Treasures of Heaven. Upon these I enlarg'd, and concluded (as before) with such Exhortations, as I judg'd proper for Application to my Auditory. The Condemn'd (as it highly concern'd them) appear'd to be very attentive (above the rest) to what was then deliver'd for their Instruction, and the Comfort of their Souls: And in my private Discourses with them, they express'd their Abhorrence of their past Sins; especially, Elizabeth Mason , who was condemn'd, and is now to die, for the killing of her Mistress by Poison. The Account which she gave me of her self and barbarous Fact, is as follows, viz. To begin with her Age: She said, That on the Tenth of April last, they told her, she then was just Fourteen Years old; but whether so, or no, she knew not; neither did she know any thing relating to her Birth or Parentage any more, than that she had heard some People say, her Father was an Excise-man, and, that she was born at Melton Mowbray in Leicester-shire , and from thence carried very young to Sutton near Peterborough in Northampton-shire . There, she said, she was at Nurse, and so remain'd till she came to be about Seven Years of age; and then was brought up to London , and liv'd above Seven Years with Mrs. Jane Scoles (who told her she was her Godmother) and Mrs. Catherine Cholwell , Sister to Mrs. Scoles; they dwelling both together, at that time without Temple-bar , and afterwards in Covent-Garden . As this young Maid grew up, they put her to all manner of House-work they had for her to do, and she help'd them also in their Business of Clear-starching : But growing weary of this Service, which she found hard, and hoping (as they promis'd her) that they would leave her all they were worth at their Death, she resolv'd to poison them both; which she accordingly did: And it was thus. On Thursday in the Passion-Week, being sent by her Mistresses on an Errand, she tarried so long that they were very angry with her, and severely corrected her for it at her Return. After that, they sent her out again upon another Errand to Grace-church-street ; While being full of Spleen against them, she by the way stept into a Druggist's Shop, and there bought two ounces and an half of yellow Arsenick, (which she pretended was to kill Rats) and next Morning (that was Good-Friday) she mix'd part of that Poison with some Coffee she had then made for her Mistresses, and threw the rest away, as supposing she should have no further use for it. This Coffee thus prepar'd, thus poison'd, she brought to her Mistresses, who drank it; and thereupon one of them (viz. Mrs. Scoles) found her self extreamly ill, and without knowing the real Cause of her Illness, said, She felt Death upon her: And so it prov'd. For thereupon being strangely alter'd, and visibly growing worse and worse, she expir'd the next Morning before the Minister (who was then sent for) could come and pray by her. As for Mrs. Cholwell, the Poison did not kill her; which this treacherous Maid observing, and finding her self disappointed of her Design, resolv'd to poison her a second time, and do it effectually, as she had serv'd her other Mistress before: And to this wicked End (about ten or twelve Days after) she went to the same Shop again, and bought an Half-penny-worth more of that Arsenick, and put it into a Porringer of WaterGruel prepar'd for Mrs. Cholwell's Breakfast. Here the good Providence of God manifestly appear'd in the Preservation of Mrs. Cholwell's Life, on which that Poison had no effect; for when this Deadly Breakfast was brought up to her, it seems it was so hot, that she was forc'd to let it cool a while before she could take it, and so by that means the Arsenick settling at the bottom of the Porringer, she did not swallow it all down; however, what she took in of it made her immediately very sick: Upon which she looking in the Porringer, and seeing something in it that did appear strange to her Sight, sent for her Apothecary, who examining (with other Persons) what that was which remain'd in the Porringer, and perceiving it to be rank Poison, gave her a good quantity of Oil to drink; and by that, and other proper Remedies, the Poison was expel'd, and the farther mischievous Effect of it happily prevented: Upon this the wretched Maid (who before had not been) was now suspected of having poison'd both the deceas'd and this her surviving Mistress; and so being charg'd with it, she readily confess'd it, her own Conscience (which accus'd her) not permitting her denial of it. Then she was examin'd by two of HER MAJESTY's Justices of the Peace for the County of Middlesex, who (from her own Confession) finding her guilty of the Fact, did by their Warrant commit her to Newgate , which was on the 30th of April last, she having had all this while to prepare her self for that Death, which she acknowledg'd she had justly deserv'd, for that her most heinous and barbarous Crime. Upon my asking her (as I did several times) whether any Sweetheart, pretended Lover, or other Person; had prompted her to the commission of this great Wickedness, she always answer'd me, No; adding, That the Devil, and her own Pride, and the Hope of living at Ease, by having all that her Mistresses should leave behind 'em, were the only Causes of it. And being farther ask'd, Whether she had not sometimes cheated her Mistresses of Moneys, which she did receive for them, she not only own'd it, but withal confess'd, That to hide those Cheats, and other Faults, she had often told abundance of Lies; the Remembrance whereof was a great Grief to her. That's the Substance of what she declar'd to me; and upon that, I gave her the best Advice I could shewing her, on the one hand the severe Judgment of GOD, and the intolerable Torments of Hell, due to such Sinners as she was, if dying impenitent; and on the other hand, the unbounded Mercy of GOD, and the great Glory and Felicity of Heaven they should obtain, if truly penitent; whose Sins, tho' never so many, tho' never so heinous, even Murder it self, should (upon their Repentance and Faith in Christ) be entirely remitted and pardon'd; And therefore I earnestly exhorted her to stir up her self to GOD, and to implore these Graces of Him, viz. a lively Faith and sincere Repentance; which were of absolute necessity for the Conversion of her present Life, the Remission of her past Sins, and the Salvation of her immortal Soul, in a future Eternal State. These Things at first seem'd not to make much impression upon her Mind; she appearing to be very dull, and much stupified: At last she was awaken'd, and became sensible of the miserable Condition her Sins had brought her into, and of the greater Miseries she should find in the other World, if she did not heartily repent of 'em in this. Here she exprest her great Desire of GOD's Pardon, praying in the Words of David, Psal. 51. v. 14. That He would please to deliver her from Blood-guiltiness: She also ask'd Forgiveness of her surviving Mistress, Mrs. Cholwell, for attempting twice to kill her with Poison, and for all other the Injuries she had (at any time) done, both to her and her deceas'd Sister. Yesterday she receiv'd the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (which she long'd after) with great Devotion: And when the time of her Death was drawing near, she seem'd to be so far from being discompos'd with any uneasie Thoughts about it, that she comfortably resign'd up her self to GOD, saying, I feel now more Joy in my heart, than if I were going to a Feast and a Merry making. Methinks I see the Gates of heaven open, and the glorious Things therein, ain before my Eyes; and I doubt not in the least but I shall obtain them, through the Merits and Intercession of my dear Redeemer. This being the Day appointed for her Execution, she was carried from Newgate in a Cart to Tyburn , where I attended her for the last time; and after Exhortations, Prayers, singing of Penitential Psalms, and rehearsing the Apostles Creed, as usual on these melancholy Occasions, I withdrew, and left her to her private Devotions, for which she had some time allotted her. She made no other Speech, but desir'd the Spectators to Pray for her, and take Warning by her. She pray'd much by her self; but spoke so low, that very little of what she said was heard. Then the Cart drew away, and she was turn'd off; calling all the while upon GOD (in great fervor of Spirit, tho' with a soft Voice) to pardon her Sins, and save her Soul. This is all the Account here to be given of this dying Person, by me PAUL LORRAIN , Ordinary . Wednesday, June 18. 1712. ADVERTISEMENTS. BOOKS set forth by Paul Lorrain , Ordinary . A Guide to Salvation; or, The Way to Eternal Bliss: Being a Collection of Meditations and Prayers, suited to the Exercise of a Devout Christian. Printed for W. Meadows at the Fann in St. Paul's Church-yard. The last Words of the Lady Margaret de la Musse . And, The Dying Man's Assistant. Both printed for, and sold by J. Lawrence at the Angel in the Poultry. A Preparation for the Sacrament; with moral and divine Maxims. Printed for B. Aylmer at the 3 Pigeons in Cornhill. ROBERT WHITLEDGE , who formerly lived at the Bible in Creed-Lane , is removed to the Bible and Ball in Ave-Mary-Lane near Ludgate , where all Booksellers and others may be furnish'd with Bibles and Common-Prayers of all Sorts, with Cuts or without, Ruled or Unruled, Bound in Turky-leather or Plain. Mr. Sturt's Cuts curiously Engrav'd; also other fine Cuts fitted for all Sizes and Common Prayers. The Welsh Bible, Welsh Common-prayer, and Welsh Almanack. The Duty of Man's Works of all Sizes. The Duty of Man in Latin. Latin and French Common-prayers. Tate and Brady's New Version of Psalms, with the New Supplement. Dr. Gibson on the Sacrament. The Statutes at large, in Three Volumes. Washington and Wingate's Abridgment of them. The Lord Clarendon's History of the Rebellion, in Folio and Octavo. The New Translation of AEsop's Fables. Also Bp. Beveridge's Works, in 5 vol. And Dean Stanhope on the Epistles and Gospels, in 4 vol. 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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and dying Words of the Malefactors, who were Executed on Monday the 24th of this Instant May, at Tyburn. AT the KING's Commission of the Peace, and Oyer and Terminer and Goal-Delivery, &c. Holden (before the Right Honourable Sir George Merttins , Knt . Lord Mayor , the Honourable Mr. Justice Fortescue, Mr. Baron Page, Sir William Thompson , Knt . Recorder , Mr. Serjeant Raby, Deputy-Recorder, besides many of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the City of London and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old Bailey , on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of this Instant May, five Persons were by the Jury found guilty of Capital Crimes, and received Sentence accordingly. Of these five Malefactors, J. Plant received his Majesty's gracious Reprieve, he having been in the Royal Service from the Time he was 9 Years old, and being a Man who had suffered much in North-America, and by a Shipwreck on a Rock by Cape Sables, and by Pirates who plundered him there; and also by the Spaniards when he was settled at Malaga, till the Time that he was taken on board the Essex Man of War on the Coast of Sicily, &c. This Prisoner being exempted, the remaining four, viz. William Sperry , Robert Harpham , Jonathan Wild , and Robert Sandford , were ordered for Execution. While they continued under Condemnation they were instructed in the Nature of Equity, the Original of Right and Property, the Aggravation or Extenuations of an Offence, from the following Words of Soloman. Let us bear the Conclusion of the whole Matter; Fear God and keep his Commandments, for this is the whole Duty of Man, Eccles. chap. xii. ver. 13. After the Instructions relating to the Sacrament, and other Duties, they were shown the Nature of Self-Murther, the Unreasonableness, Cowardice, and Danger of it; together with the fallacy of the Arguments usually offered in favour of Self-Murther, from the following Words, Job ii. 9, 10. Then said his Wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine Integrity? Curse God and dye. But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish Women speaketh: What, shall we receive Good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive Evil? The Prisoners seem'd attentive to these and other Discourses that were offered to them. I am now, as usual, to give some short Account of these Malefactors, with regard chiefly to their Behaviour under Sentence of Death; for the Satisfaction of those who were concerned in bringing them to Justice: In doing this, I shall confine myself to what I judge necessary thereto, and to what was the original Design of this Paper; not endeavouring to satisfie those who are curious to know all the Actions of Malefactors Lives. 1. WILLIAM SPERRY , of Bromley , was convicted of assaulting T. Goulding on the Highway, and taking a Coat, Breeches, Stockings, Shoes, &c. about 10 at Night, the 20th of April last. This Prisoner, though he was a young Man, and had not been two Years in England , since his first departure at 14 Years of Age, had associated with a large Number of Youths who followed vicious Courses, and three other Indictments were at his Tryal preferr'd against him. But after his Condemnation, as he had not the least Expectation of a Reprieve, he carefully regarded his Duty. He said that his Relations being very poor, were able to give him and his Brother very little Education; but being decoy'd to America , and both sold together there into Servitude , he, after the Expiration of seven Years, improved himself, and recover'd his Reading, and while he continued at Philadelphia , a City in Pensilvania , he bought several good Books, and constantly went to the Church of England; and when he removed to another Planter's Estate, he frequented also the English Church at New Chester , tho' five Miles distant from his Master's House. But yet the Improvements he made there, did not appear to be so great as he imagin'd them; and as he mentioned his being in a Merchant-Ship , trading upon the West-India Coasts, where he was once taken Prisoner by Lowe the Pirate, and continued at Sea a considerable time, the Acquisitians he made before might be then lost. He farther said, that he was in his Majesty's Ship when Captain Fin, and the Pirates with him were taken Prisoners; and the Examples made of them Malefactors, ought to have been a Warning to him, as there he might have seen how the Judgments of God at last overtake presumptuous Offenders. He own'd any Robberies which he committed and which he was ask'd about. What led him into those Practices, he said, was Necessity, not any Sollicitations; nor had he committed the Robberies on Mr. Walker, Mr. Colebin, Mr. Hilton, or Mr. Goulding, but in order to support his Friends, and especially his Wife, who (he added) is nigh the Time of her Travail, and destitute of almost all the Necessaries of Life. 2. ROBERT SANDFORD , of St. Giles in the Fields , was Indicted for assaulting P Goutier and J. Deblet, in the Way from Marybone , between seven and eight at Night, and robbing them of about 12 s. in Company with one James Little . The Evidence being full the Jury found Sandford guilty of the Indictment, and he received Sentence of Death, which was respited in relation to Little, in order to his making some farther Discoveries of his Accomplices. Robert Sandford , after his Condemnation, pretended he could have made much ampler Discoveries than Little; affirming that Little was concerned in few Robberies, or Assaults, except upon William Tottfield , William Tayler , and E. Tayler, and he was preparing an Information. But soon after his Conviction he was-seiz'd by Sickness, and continued in a weak Condition to the Time that he suffer'd Death. In his Sickness he loudly and earnestly call'd upon God, cry'd out upon his Crimes, and acknowledg'd the Justice of Heaven in laying those severe Agonies upon him for his debauched Course of Life, and the Train of Offences that he had committed. 3. ROBERT HARPHAM , was Indicted (together with Thomas Broom , whose Tryal is deferr'd till the next Sessions) for High-Treason, in counterfeiting the current Coin of this Kingdom: It appearing from the Deposition of William Fordham , that the Prisoner was possess'd of an Iron Press, two Dies for Guineas, two for Half Guines, &c. a cutting Instrument for forming the Blanks, and an edging Tool for indenting; which Instruments Mr. Pinkney depos'd could serve for no other Use than that of Coining: It appearing also that he had struck an Half-Guinea in the Presence of Mr. Hornby; and from the Deposition of Mr. Oakly and Mr. Yardly, that they had frequently Cast and Flatted a kind of mixt Mettal, of Copper, Brass, &c. for the Prisoner, to the Quantity of 20 or 30 Pounds at a time, &c. He was by the Jury found guilty of the Indictment, and receiv'd Sentence accordingly. Before his Condemnation, as he was ascertain'd he should be convicted, he provided many religious Books, to guide him in his Devotions, but employ'd himself most chiefly in the perusal of The Imitation of Jesus Christ. After his Conviction, he seem'd surpriz'd and shock'd at the Thoughts of continuing in the Condemn'd-Hold, till the time he was to die. He made a Resolution to fast, and receive only just as much Sustenance as wou'd support Life; which Resolution he resolutely maintain'd from the time of his Condemnation to that of his Execution. He desired that the Person who continued with the above-named Malefactors to read by them, might awake him each Morning at Three a-Clock, that he might early begin his Oraisons to Heaven; and at Twelve a-Clock each Night they concluded their last Devotions to recommend themselves to the Mercy and Protection of the Almighty. He very frequently express'd his Happiness in not lying under Condemnation with led, clamorous or profligate Men, who would neither regard their own Duty, nor allow others in the Observance of theirs; but that on the contrary his Misfortunes happen'd with such as were serious, attentive, and unoffensive in their Deportment; there being no interruption, unless the Torments of Sandford, occasion'd by his Sickness, might be an uneasiness to them. During the time that he lay under Con viction, he never once miss'd the Prayers, or made an Excuse for not attending to the Service of God. He was very free, open and candid in answering most Questions that were proposed to him. But to a certain Person who ask'd him what Method he took in Coining, and wherein lay his Art? he reply'd, he could not see the Benefit or Usefulness of such a Question; tho' in some Cases, to make Discoveries might be advantagious to the World, yet in his it would surely be detrimental; and if he had any Art, it should die with him for the Good of his Country. Soon after his Conviction, he desired to receive the Sacrament, and that it might be repeated to him every other Day to the time of his Death. But a Belief being afterwards infused into his Mind, that it was not too late for him to hope for a Reprieve, if he would make a Discovery of other Persons concerned in Coining: he put off the continuance of the Sacrament, till he had better settled his Affairs, and could place his Thoughts upon God and Heaven alone; which did not happen till the Night before he suffered. Yet he said that he should not value a Reprieve upon his own Account, for the being a Slave abroad was no way preferable, in his Opinion, to Death; but the perplex'd and unsettled Condition he should leave his Wife in, if he so soon went out of the World, was what bore very heavy upon his Mind. But when the other Prisoners exclaim'd on account of the shortness of the Time allow'd them; He told them, they ought not to date the Time of their Preparation for Futurity from the Time of their Conviction, but from the Time of their Commitment to Prison, if not sooner, as all thoughtful Men did, and that if their Hearts were not changed in a Week, they would not in a Month. When a Person ask'd him about his Associates or Accomplices, he answer'd, that all he had to do was to send to two or three People to advise them to pursue closely the ways of Virtue and Honesty. The Day before he died, being Sunday, he earnestly desired that he might have the Prayers, the Sermon, and also the Sacrament administer'd in private, and not amidst the Crowd and Tumult of People who flock'd to the Chapel to see the Malefactors: he added, that he could not attend to the Service of God, if he was expos'd as a gazing-stock to hundreds of People during his Devotions. The Concourse of People was so great, that I found it necessary to administer the Sacrament to them in a Place near to the Chapel, to avoid the Crowd, agreeable to the Request of the Prisoners: In the Evening of the same Day I also gave the Sacrament to them and to Jon. Wild , according to their Desire. 4. JONATHAN WILD , of St. Andrew's Holborn , was Indicted for feloniously receiving of Katherine Stetham the Sum of 10 Guineas, on account of recovering for the said Katherine Stetham 11 pieces of Lace, which had been privately stolen in her Shop by Persons unknown, and not at the same time apprehending, or causing to be apprehended the Felons concern'd in the said Robbery, so that they might be brought to Justice; the Evidence being clear and full against him, the Jury found him guilty of the Indictment, and he receiv'd Sentence of Death accordingly. This Malefactor, after his Conviction, affirmed that he had fasted upwards of four Days, which, together with his Lameness and Indisposition, had render'd him unable to attend the Service of God in the Chapel. He endeavour'd to convince People, that at Wolverhampton he knew several Persons that would have proved his Friends, had he thought his Case dangerous, and timely applied to them; but as he had carried on the same Practices above a dozen Years, and was now growing old, he could not be made to believe he should suffer Death at last for what he had publickly done unpunish'd so long. But he was then told by a Gentleman, that he had artfully evaded the Law and escaped Justice, which Justice had some time since overtaken one Thompson, who was executed for carrying on such Practices but a very short time. He was also told that he ought to have taken warning when he was first of all committed Prisoner to the Compter, where he should have abserved the misery of vicious People, instead of learning their Ways, and endeavouring to understand them and their Practices, and afterwards associating with them: To this he reply'd, that his Business was doing good, in recovering lost Goods; that as he had regain'd Things of great Value for Dukes, Earls and Lords, he thought he deserved well. He also, before his Conviction, affirm'd that he had apprehended the greatest and most pernicious Robbers and Plunderers the Nation ever was molested by; as in particular Ragg, White, Thurland and Dun, for murdering Mrs. Knapp, and Robbing T. Middlethwait, Esq; James Lincoln and Robert Wilkinson for robbing and murdering Peter Martin , a Chelsea-Pensioner near Hide-Park Gate . James Shaw , convicted of murdering and robbing Mr. Potts by Jon. Wild , But apprehended by others: Humphry Angier for robbing Mr. Lewin, City-Marshal; John Lavie and Mat. Flood , for robbing Mr. Young and Coll. Cope; Richard Oakey , for robbing Mr. Betts near Fg Lane; John Sheppard and Joseph Blake , for breaking the House of Mr. Kneebone, &c. That in apprehending the above-mentioned Robbers, together with many others, he had Wounds and Scars still remaining in his Head, Body and Legs. He appeared to be very much disordered and confused in his Thoughts, which he said was owing to those Wounds, and in particular to two fractures in his Skull, which disordered his Brain, tho' cover'd with silver Plates. He never went to the Chapel during the whole time that he continued under Sentence of Death, saying, he was lame and unable to support himself on his Legs, and much more unable to go up so far; another Reason he added, was, that certain Enemies of his, among the Crowd, would not only interrupt his Prayers by pointing, whispering, &c. but would, he had reason to believe, insult him, and, if they dared would raise a Tumult and Riot upon his Account; therefore, as he knew that to pray to God without Attention or Regard to God, was worse than wholly to omit Prayers, and as he knew he could not attend to his Duty amidst so vast a Crowd as appeared at the Chapel, he earnestly desired he might never be carried to the Chapel, and accordingly he was not. During the whole Time that he lay under Condemnation, he kept the other Malefactors in Order and Regularity, Silence and Quiet being preserved among them; and no Interruptions happening, either at the time of the Prayers, or when the Word of God was reading. The Day before he died he desired he might receive the Sacrament, at which time he enquired the meaning of the Words, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a Tree, where the Apostle is comforting Sinners by assuring them, that Christ had freed and delivered them from the Curse of the Law, by being made a Curse for them, or by becoming unhappy with regard to this Life for their Sakes. He also asked concerning the Disposition of the Soul when first separated from the Body, and the local situation of the other World, &c. He was answered hereto by the Words of Dr. Sherlock, in his Discourse upon Death, who saith, That the next World is not at such a distance as we commonly imagine; to be in the Body is to be in this World, and to be out of the Body is to be in the next World; as soon as the Soul is eased and unloaded of its Tabernacle of Flesh it can see God, the Angels, Cherubim and Seraphim, without any local Motion, or exchanging its Situation. He was inclined to ask more Questions of such a Nature but he was answered, that they were Matters of less actual Moment and Importance than other things he might employ his Time about; he was advised rather to repent of all his Sins and Offences, to read and study upon Christ's Passion, Merits and Attonement, and the infinite Justice, as well as unlimitted Mercy of Almighty God. He appeared somewhat attentive to the Prayers, especially before he had some expectations of a Reprieve, and after he found that all Expectations were vain; but whether his Devotions were so earnest and fervent as his unhappy Course of Life requir'd, I am not to judge. The Evening before he suffered, he enquired how the noble Greeks and famous Romans, who slew themselves, came to be so glorious in History, it Self murder be a Crime; for such Actions are recorded in History, as Matters of Bravery and Courage? He was desired to consider that the wisest and most learned Heathens in their Writings call'd Self-murder Cowardice, in not sustaining the Misfortunes that Providence laid upon human Nature; and that Christianity is much more exprest against Suicide: The Prisoner confest that Self-murder was impiety; but his Confession appeared to be Hypocrisy; for about two of the Clock in the Morning he endeavoured to prevent his Execution by drinking Laudanum; but the largeness of the Draught, together with his having fasted before, instead of destroying him immediately, was the Occasion of his not dying by it. At the Place of Execution, R. Harpham was very composed and very fervent in his Devotions; Wild had render'd himself delirious by Poyson, but began to recover himself. They all united in the Publick Prayers, as well as the Tumult and Clamour of the Occasion would give them leave. This is all the Account that is given by me, T. PURNEY, Ordinary and Chaplain. ADVERTISEMENTS. For the Benefit of those who are afflicted with the DROPSY Mrs. ELIZABETH KNELL , of Middle-Street , Cloth-Fair , (next Door to the Baker and Basket) near West-smithfield , continues to perform extraordinary Cures in the DROPSY, several of which have been advertised in the News-Papers. N. B. This excellent Remedy is only to be had at the Place aforesaid, where an Account is given of several remarkable Cures, on both Sexes, Young and Old. Lately made publick, BASIL VALENTINE 's Tinctura Mirabilis: Or, An admirable Tincture for the Tooth-Ach, and all Disorders and Defects of the Teeth and Gums. When once used, it gives present Ease in the most tormenting Pain, and not only takes it away in a Moment, but absolutely cures the Tooth-Ach, so as certainly to prevent its Return. It certainly preserves the Teeth from growing Rotten, and those, that are a little Decay'd from becoming worse: It makes the foulest Teeth as white as Ivory: At once using it fastens those that are Loose, and is an admirable and wonderful Medicine against the Scurvy in the Gums; for by the simple Application of it, according to the Directions, it cures the Scurvy, be it never so violent, or of long continuance. It is no Quack Medicine, to blind the Eyes of the Publick, but it is certainly one of the best Chymical Medicines that ever was made Publick for that Purpose: It causes the Gums to grow up to the Teeth again, to the full Satisfaction of those who have occasion to use it. It is neither disagreeable to the Smell or Taste, but really preserves the Teeth and Gums from all manner of Foulness, Corruption and Putrifaction. The many Numbers that daily use it, never miss of a perfect Cure; and one Bottle is enough for any one Person for their whole Life and may be depended upon to answer the Character here given of it in every Respect. N. B. To be had at Mrs. Garraway's the South-Gate of the Royal Exchange; at Mr. Neal's Toy-Shop against the White-Hart-Inn, Southwark; at Francis Robotham 's Toy Shop next the Gridiron without the Bars , White-chapel ; at Mr. Gregg's, Bookseller, next Northumberland-House, Charing-Cross; at Mr. Aishmaile's, a Buckle-Shop, at the Corner of Albemarle-Street, in Piccadilly; at the Widow Trent's, the Upper-end of King Street, next the Golden Lion, Westminster; at Mr. Sotro's at the Indian Queen, Great Turn-Stile, Holborn; at the Mitre in Jewin-Street, near Aldersgate-Street; and at Mr. Walford's Picture-Frame-Maker, at the Angel and Crown in New-Rent, near the Harrow-Corner, Southwark; at One Shilling the Bottle with Directions, Seal'd with the Lyon Rampant. Any Merchants, or Travellers by Sea or Land, may be furnished with it Wholesale, at Mrs. Garraway's, the South-Gate of the Royal Exchange, and at Mr. Robotham's abovesaid, at reasonable Rates, with Allowance to them that Sell it in any Place of the Kingdom. It will keep its Virtue Time out of Remembrance. Beware of Counterfeits; each Bottle of the Right is Sealed as above. LONDON : Printed by JOHN APPLEBEE , a little below Bridewell-Bridge , Black-Fryers .

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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF The Behaviour, Confession, AND LAST SPEECH OF John Príce , vulgò Jack Catch , WHO, For the Murder of Elizabeth White in Bunhill-Fields , was Executed at that Place, on Saturday the 31st of May, 1718, and thence carried to Stone bridge near Kings-land , in Middlesex , there to be Hang'd in Chains. IN my Printed Paper concerning the Four Malefactors that were Try'd, Convicted, and Condemn'd (with this John Price ) at the Sessions held at Justice-hall in the Old-Baily, on the 23d, 24th, 25th, & 26th of April last, and Executed at Tyburn on last Tuesday the 27th instant, I gave an Account of their Lives, and of the several Sermons I preach'd to them while under Condemnation. And now I come here to set forth that which particularly respects the miserable Person who is the sad Subject of this Paper. When he was now left alone, I still continu'd my Visits to him, and constantly pray'd with him, endeavouring to instruct him in those Things which were absolutely necessary for him both to know and to practise, during his Abode here on Earth; the shortness of which I endeavour'd to make him sensible of, that (if possible) he might be perswaded to lose no Time in his due Preparation for his approaching Change. And on Thursday the 29th instant, being the Anniversary of KING CHARLES the SECOND'S Happy Restauration, I publickly preach'd to him (and other Prisoners then in the Chapel) upon this Text, taken out of the Epistle appointed for that Day, viz. 1 Pet. 2 Chap. the latter part of the 17th Verse; Fear GOD: Honour the KING. From which Words, first explain'd in general, I then shew'd in particular, I. That this Command in the former Clause of the Text, Fear GOD, reaches to, and comprehends, all the Duties of Religion, with respect to GOD, our Neighbour, and Our selves. II. That by this latter Clause, Honour the KING, we are in a particular manner taught this important Truth; That our honouring, obeying, and submitting to the KING is such a Duty, and so indispensable, that we ought to have an especial regard to it, and strictly perform it; duly considering, that he who does not honour the KING, cannot well be suppos'd to fear GOD; for these two Precepts in the Text go hand in hand, and the Duties they enjoyn are inseparable. He honours the KING best, who fears GOD most. Upon these I enlarg'd; and from the Solemn Observation of this Day, I took occasion to exhort my Auditory to give hearty Thanks to Almighty GOD, who (by his good Providence) had restor'd His late Gracious Majesty K. Ch. II, and the whole Royal Family, to their just and undoubted Rights, and thereby brought upon the Throne of these Kingdoms our most Gracious Sovereign Lord King GEORGE, whom, with his whole Illustrious House, GOD long preserve, so that there may never be wanting in it a Protestant Prince to sit upon the Throne of his Royal Ancestors, to judge and reign in Truth and Equity, in Peace and Love, in Honour and Glory, over Us and our Posterity, from Generation to Generation; yea, as long as the Sun and Moon shall endure. After this, I spoke in particular to the Person condemn'd, whom I endeavour'd to make sensible of his great Offence and Danger, for having in such a heinous manner broke GOD's Law and the KING's; and how near he was now to suffer for it, not only in this World, but (unless he truly repented of all his Sins) in the World to come. I desir'd him seriously to consider what a great Change Death within a very few Days (I might almost call them Moments) would make in his Condition, infinitely to the better, or to the worse; and that would be according as he improv'd, or neglected this Time of his Visitation, and all the Means of Grace and Salvation now offer'd him. I advised him to look back upon his past sinful Life; to consider how the present Time was fleeing away, and Death hastening towards him, which would transmit him into a state (whatever that were) which would never end, nor admit of any Alteration. I gave him Directions how he might profitably imploy his few and precious Hours, and obtain the Favour of GOD, which is better than Life itself. Then I dismiss'd him and the whole Congregation for that time. In my private Discourses with, and Examinations of him, he gave me the Account that follows. He said, he was 41 Years of age, born of good Parents in Old Soho , then within the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields , now in that of St. Ann Westminster : That his Father, some time a Soldier in Tangier, being unfortunately blown-up in the demolition of that Place, about the Year 1683, and his Mother left in poor Circumstances, not able to give him much Education, nor indeed himself very willing to take it, I found him so ignorant that he could neither read, nor give any Account of his Faith, and of the Hope that was in him: And that which render'd his sad Condition so much the more deplorable, was his taking no care to improve his Time as it became him, and indeed was not only his great Duty, but everlasting Interest to do; for instead of attending on the Word of GOD and Prayer, he often gave up himself to drinking Genere and other strong Liquors, to such an excessive degree as render'd him Unfit for the Exercise of any part of Religion, seeming then to be altogether insensible of his present Misery, and unapprehensive of what his future State was like to prove, if his Vicious Inclinations were not alter'd before it was too late. When he was fitter to be spoke to, i. e. when sober, as he sometimes (tho' very rarely) appear'd to be, I endeavour'd, by the Divine Grace, to work on him a true Sense and just Abhorrence of his Sins; and the Instructions and Admonitions which I gave him, both in publick and private, did seemingly make him a little more considerate and serious; so that I observ'd, from his shedding of Tears, that his Heart was full either of Grief or Fear, or both; but what it was, or which of those Passions had the prevalence, I could not well discern in him, who indeed lamented his wicked Life and woful Condition in general terms, but did not in the least discover any particular Thing wherein he had most heinously been defective, nor any Sorrow for his having (as he had) offended GOD, and injur'd his Neighbour; neither did he give any Intimation of what he expected in another State: But all he said was, That he knew he must die. Upon which I told him, That as he was convinc'd of this Truth, and would very soon know it better by Experience, so I hoped he desir'd (as I earnestly advis'd him) to make due Preparation for that Death which he look'd for, that he might not be lost for ever: That he would duly weigh and ponder (now in time) the Things of Eternity, Things that belong'd to his Eternal Peace, before they were hid from his Eyes; adding, That if he did not repent now, he might never have an Opportunity to do it to any purpose hereafter; and if that were his dismal Case, he must perish everlastingly, - &c. With such and the like Admonitions I try'd how to awaken his dull and drowzy Soul, and mollifie his stupid and obdurate Heart; but he seem'd to be unmov'd, saying only, That if he had many Sins, they were such as were common to other Men as well as himself; and, That he suppos'd, whatever his Condition might then be, it would be no worse than Theirs. Thus I found him to support himself with this vain Opinion, That to have Companions in Misery should be some Ease to him. Of which I did what I could to undeceive him, but to little or no purpose, so far as I could perceive, at least at that time when I first open'd the Matter to him. And what made him so harden'd, as not to shew any degree of Repentance, I may attribute to his being resolv'd (as it appear'd) upon an obstinate Denial of this Murder; and this Denial, I may say, was both the Cause and Effect of his continued Impenitence; who seem'd to me as little sensible of the great and enormous Crime, for which he was to suffer, as if he had been perfectly Innocent of it; and was as little concern'd at this Condemnation he lay under, as some of his Fellow condemn'd Prisoners were, who thought they had greater Hopes of their Lives than he could have of his. When I enquir'd of him, what Life he had led, and how he had imploy'd his Time formerly, he told me; That soon after his Father's Death (which is before mention'd) he was put Apprentice to a RagMerchant : That his Master dying when he had been about Two Years with him, he presently went away from his Mistress (who, he said, was very severe to him, and upon that account left her) and got into another Service, which had some relation to that his Master imploy'd him in before, which was the loading Waggons with Rags : That afterwards he took a fancy to go to Sea , and accordingly serv'd on board the Old Russel, Grafton, Devonshire, and other Men of War, for the best part of 18 Years off and on: That likewise he was, some Years since, Finisher of the Law (as he term'd it) for about a Twelve-month, and might have continued such to this Day, if he had taken better care, than he did, of his Concerns, and liv'd within compass; but spending his Money too fast, and beyond his Comings-in, and thereby growing in Debt, he was one day arrested in Holborn at his Return from an Execution; and tho' the Action was but for Three Half-Crowns, which he then clear'd, and also paid the Charges, partly with what little Money he had then about him, and partly with 3 Suits of Cloaths, the Remains of them that were executed that Day; yet having two other Actions at the same time clapt upon him, and no Money, nor Credit, nor Bail to give in, he was carried to the Marshalsea , where he continued a Prisoner some time; so that when the next Sessions call'd for his Service, he not being then in the way to give it, another Person (viz. William Marvell , since discharg'd on an Occasion almost of the same nature) was put into his Place of Executioner. And this he further said, That while he was under Confinement in the Marshalsea , he now and then obtain'd the Liberty of going abroad to work as a Labouring Man , which he did for some time, serving Bricklayers, Masons, Paviours, &c. But afterwards being barr'd from that Liberty, he with another Fellow-Prisoner of his, contriv'd and found out [Missing page images]

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AN ACCOUNT OF THE BEHAVIOUR OF JOHN MATTHEWS , the Printer ; AS ALSO Of John Constable and James Moore , the other two Persons Executed with him at Tyburn , on Friday the 6th of Nov last. WITH AN Abridgement of the Sermon Preach’d at the Chapel of Newgate, in the Afternoon of the Sunday preceding the Time of their Death By THOMAS BROWNE , A.M . and Minister of Woodstreet Compter : Being the Person appointed (by an Order from the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor and Court of Aldermen) to attend the Condemn’d Prisoners at the Place of Execution. LONDON, Printed for, and Sold by W. Boreham, at the Angle in Paternoster Row. 1719. Decemb.Price Three-half-pence. AN ACCOUNT OF THE Behaviour, &c. AMONG many Reasons which might be offered for not Publishing this Account sooner, this may suffice, That, as there was at that time no Ordinary, so (I presum’d) no Paper of this Kind would be expected from the Minister who Officiated. But the many Importunities of my Friends, and the Expectation, I perceived, in most People whom I have since conversed with, of having a True and Genuine Relation of the last Dying Words and Actions of these Criminals, have, in a manner, forc’d from me (though at this distance of Time) this present Account. ON Sunday, November the First, in the Afternoon, I Preached to the Prisoners on these Words, taken out of the Third Chapter of the Second Epistle General of St. Peter, and the Ninth Verse; The Lord is not slack concerning his Promise (as some Men count Slackness) but is Long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to Repentance. After a short Preface upon the Words, and having shewa their proper Import and Design, I proceeded to enlarge upon them in such a manner as I conceiv’d most pertinent for the Occasion. First, I observ’d to them the reason which the Apostle here assigns, of the Long-Suffering of God towards Sinners, viz, That he is not willing that any should Perish, but that all should come to Repentane. Secondly, I shew’d that this Goodness of God ought to win them to Repentance, by laying before them the irresistable Power God is arm’d with, and his absolute Dominion over the whole Creation: and how, that (notwithstanding Men’s great and repeated Provocations against him) he still exercises his Patience towards them; cuts them not off in the Acts of those many damning Sins they have committed, but, for a long time, forbears his Judgments that their Amendment might prevent the Execution of his Justice. For the truth of this Observation, I appeal’d to themselves. You are living and signal Instances of God’s great Forbearance and Long- Suffering; and now that at length, Vengeance has laid hold of you, and your Sin found you out; God even still waits for your Repentance, and upon a deep Sorrow and Humiliation for your Transgressions, is ready to reach out the Arm of his Mercy to save you. I earnestly then press’d them not to neglect this their Day, for now was the accepted time, now, now, (in the most emphatical Sense) was their Day of Salvation, for their Night hasted swistly on, wherein it was impossible for them to work: and therefore, that it was of the utmost Importance for them instantly to think on this, to fly to the Merits of a crucisy’d Saviour; and with a holy Vehemence, nd Importunity, bg the good Spirit of God, (the Purchase of his most precious Blood) to work in them a hearty Contrition for their Sins, that their Souls might be saved in the Day of the Lord Jesus. I proceeded, in the Third Place to shew the infinite Danger and Hazard Men run, in standing out against the many Overtures of Grace and Mercy ; that abus’d Goodness wou’d at length turn into Fury; and that every despis’d Call of the holy Spirit, and the rejected Admonitions of God’s Ministers would, in the great solemn Hour of Accounts, aggravate their Guilt, and enhance their Punishment. On Fryday, the Day of Execution, pursuant to an Order from the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and Court of Aldermen, I went about Nine in the Morning to Newgate, where I found the Reverend Mr. Skerret in Mr. Matthews’s Chamber, and desired him, as he had constantly attended Mr. Matthews from the time of his Condemnation, so he wou’d be pleas’d to continue his Attendance to his Execution. He answer’d me, That he was very ready to do Mr. Matthews all the Service that lay in his Power, and came then to visit him, with a Resolution to be with him in his last Moments. I then left Mr. Skerret with him (who was so well satisfied with his Repentance, that he made no scruple to admit him to the Sacrament) and went my self to the other two Persons under Sentence of Death. Upon my entrance into the Chappel with them, Constable desired me to spend as much time as I possibly could, in Prayer, and other Religious Duties, that his Friends might have the more time to procure him that Pardon, or at least Reprieve, which from their Number and Interest they had given him great reason to expect. Thus finding him to lay too great a Stress on the Endeavours of his Friends, I desired him to recollect, how little reason he had to expect Mercy, who had so much, and so lately abus’d that Mercy he had receiv’d, when under Condemnation before. And therefore I told him, It would be much greater Wisdom to suppose the worst, and make the best Provision he could for Eternity. This, I believe, had a very good Effect upon him ; for he appear’d very devout and attentive during the Prayers, but full of Sorrow and Contrition upon receiving the Sacrament, and afterwards express’d himself to this purpose, That, he hoped God had hear his Prayers, and that his Sins were now pardon’d and indeed, continu’d in this good Disposition to the Moment he was turn’d off. When I came to discourse with Moor, I first ask’d, if he was able to give me any Account of the Sermon I had so lately preach’d; Constable answer’d for him, that he could repeat it almost word for word : Accordingly he began, and the Account he gave me of it was surprizirg, and I believe, had time permitted, could have repeated it. He was of a grave and thoughtful Deportment, never spoke, unless ask’d a Question, and was continually at his Devotion. He was destitute of Friends, and expected nothing but Death. He (as well as Constable) enreared me to administer to him the Holy Sacrament,which they receiv’d with great Devotion. It was by this time past 12 a Clock, and the Prisoners were demanded away: Constable desir’d he might first see Mr. Matthews, but was refused him, and they were carried to the Place of Execution (Mr. Matthews on a Sledge, Constable in a mourning Coach, and Moor in a Cart) when they came thither, Constable shook Hands with Moor, and kist Matthews, hom (after his Friend had gratify’d his Request, so take care of his Body) I ask’d, Whether he had any thing more to say: And finding be he had not, I proceeded to recommend them so that Almighty Being before whole awful Tribunal, in a few Minutes, they were to appear, in order to give a strict and solemn Account of all the Actions of their past Lives. During the whole time of the Service, they were earnest with God for the pardon of their Sins; nor did they seem to have any Terror or Distraction in their Minds at the Apprehensions of their fatal End. After having continued above an Hour with them in the Cart, I took my Leave of them. It cannot be expected, I should be particular in my Account relating to Mr. Matthews, having had no private Conference with him , but I could not but observe and admire his Deportment at the Place of Execution, which (in a Youth indeed) was remarkably Grave and Serious. He renew’d his former Request to his Friend concerning the Interment of his Body, but made no Speech, notwithstanding some have confidently affirmed he did. Soon after this the Sentence was executed upon them. I have nothing further to add, but, that Mr. Skerret has assur’d me, that he has deliver’d to Mr. Secretary Craggs a Paper sign’d by Mr. Matthew’s own Hand, which (among other Articles) contained these 3. 1. An hearty Acknowledgment of his dying in firm and true Allegiance to his present ajesty King GEORGE 2. His being a Member of the Church of England. And 3. His departing in fracere Love and Charity with all Men. This is a full Account of all I know relating to these dying Persons, T. Browne, appointed to Officiate aS Ordinary . FINIS.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and last dying Words of William Duce , and James Butler ; who were Executed at Tyburn, on Monday, 5th of August, 1723. AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on the 10th and 11th of July last, before the Right Honourable Sir GERRARD CONYERS , Knight, Lord Mayor of the City of London; the Lord Chief Baron Montague, Mr. Justice Dormer, Mr. Fortescue Aland ; John Raby , Esq; Deputy-Recorder, and several of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the City of London and County of Middlesex; The two Persons abovemention'd, only, receiv'd Sentence of Death. From the time that Sentence of Condemnation, pass'd upon these Criminals, these unfortunate wretches! due attendance was given in the Chapel Morning and Afternoon, and Instructions administred both in a publick and private Manner, in order to move Them to a speedy Repentance. But such was the Misfortune of Buttler, that (being brought up in the Principles of the Romish Religion) he Obstinately refus'd any Admonitions from Persons of our Holy Order, he had a Priest of his own perswaion, to Attend him, and another Unfortunate Person, of the same Principle (order'd for Execution on Wednesday Se'nnight) at at whose Instigation, I was inform'd; they durst not appear, because he threatn'd, that in Case they did, he would deny them Absolution. On the Day immediately preceeding Their Execution, (which was the Lord's Day) I preach'd to Them on this Noble and Excellent Subject, viz. St. JAMES 5. 9. Behold the Judge standeth before the Door! Which Words I observ'd to them afforded many Excellent and useful Observations, both Sepculative and Prastical; but before I proceeded to these, I thought it necessary to clear the Way, and to make every Thing obvious and indubitable; by Demonstrating; I. Who this Judge is. II. Who those are, that are to be Judg'd by him. III. What it is, they are to be Judg'd for. I shew'd First, That the Judge here mention'd was no less a Person than Jesus Christ the Son of God himself, who hath told us, that the Father Judgeth no Man, but hath committed all Judgment unto the Son. Secondly, I proceeded to shew, who those are, that shall be Judged by him: And made it apparent, that in this important Case, there should be no distinction of Persons or Party, Sect or Faction, Nation, or Climate, but that All must Appear, Jew and Greek, Christian and Heathen, Heretic and Orthodox, High and Low, Rich and Poor, Young and Old, as St. John foretels; as well the Chief Captains, as the Kings of the Earth, as well every Bond-man, as every Free-man; For every one of Us, (says St. Paul Rom. xiv, 12.) Shall give an Account of himself to God. The Armies of Princes shall not defend them from Justice, nor the Tatters of the Beggar exclude him the Court; The Treasures of the Indies will not Buy off our Appearance, nor the Coarsest Cottage shroud us from God's Notice: The array of Dives will not dazzle his Eye, nor the Sores of Lazarus make him turn away his Face; But we must All meet together upon equal Terms, (and Read in Characters of the largest Size; THAT THE LORD IS MAKER OF US ALL.) We must All attend the same BAR, and there ALL receive our last Sentence, the just Rewards of our Deeds upon Earth. And this naturally came under the third particular, to shew, What it is we are to be judged for. We must all appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, that every one may receive the Things done in his Body, according to what he hath done, whether Good or Bad. - That is the Great and Terrible Day, the day of Accounts; then is the time, we shall come to a Reckoning, for all our Scores. On this side the Grave, the Distributions of Providence are to us unaccountable; and as it is in the Story of Dives and Lazarus, we see, that Good Men are frequently Afflicted and Despised, whilst the Wicked live in Ease, Luxury, and Prosperity. But this is a time when all Accounts are ballanced, and a sufficient Allowance is made to one as well as the other. Now he is comforted, and thou art tormented; (says Abraham to the Rich Man): Then Vertue and Religion will lift up their Heads with Honour and Applause, whilst the Profane and Vicious shall hide their Faces with Shame and Confusion. They shall then perceive, that as the Tears of the Righteous are laid up in his Bottle, so the Crimes of the Wicked are noted in his Book; They shall then hear of all their Impieties at once; the black Catalogue of all their Sins will then be display'd; their most private Intrigues; their most deep laid Plots will all be laid open, for the Son of Righteousness. Then shall we be Naked and Expos'd, stripp'd of our Disguises; depriv'd of our Excuses, and in spight of all Hypocrisy and Dissimulation, God will bring every Work into Judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be Good, or whether it be Evil. Having thus clear'd the Way to a plain Understanding of my Text, I came to make some Observations, both Speculative and Practical; the First to inform our Understanding; and the Second to direct our Actions: And having gone through these I drew an Application suitable to the Circumstances of the Miserable Objects, the dying Malefactors. An Account of them while under Sentence. WILLIAM DUCE , being a Protestant, and in the Communion of the Church of England, (with whom I have had Publick and private Conferences, as to his manner of Life, and notorious Facts, he had been lately engag'd in with others) was born in the Parish of Woolverhampton , and in the 25th Year of his Age: He had but a small share of Education in the Principles of his Religion, but now extremely desirous of Instructions for the Salvation of his Soul; expressing an utter abhorrence and detetestation of the Crimes he had committed, which now were the Occasion of his terminating and leaving the World in the most ignominious and scandalous Manner. It was his Misfortune (he said) to be committed to the Prison of Newgate for a Debt, by one-Allum, which he was not in a Condition to pay; and lay in that lamentable Place for about fifteen Months and eleven Days, and was at last releas'd; tho' reduced to the utmost Extremity, yet there it was that he contracted a vicious Conversation, and was no sooner at Liberty, than with his Associates, seeking for a Prey. The Robberies he committed (with others) he very frankly declared, upon my extraordinary Sollicitations and Demonstrations, the necessity of such his Confession; and what I shall relate I never committed to my Memory, but penn'd down from his own Mouth, together with the days of the Month (as far as he could remember) and in the Order I shall now present the Readers with, viz. The First was in December, 1722. in Chelsea Fields , upon a Gentleman; from whom He (with another) took three or four Guineas; whose Name, as I shall tell you hereafter, he desir'd to conceal. The Second was committed in St. James's Park , with two more; whose Names, Persons, and Places of Abode, he again desir'd might not be published. The Third was upon Tower-Hill , and managed solely by Dyer, the Evidence, who was the great Occasion of the Prisoner's Ruin and untimely Death. The Fourth was in Tottenhall Court Road , where they accosted a Gentleman, he believ'd intoxicated with the Fumes of Wine (his Horse throwing him); and from him Dyer and Rice took a Gold Watch only. The Fifth was upon Mr. Holmes at Chelsea , (for which he and Butler Die) from whom they had a Guinea and two-pence; but Dyer kept all the Money, cheated them of it, as he term'd it, and afterwards took away their Lives. Sixthly, He with two others, Robb'd in the Road to Chelsea, Three Persons in Company, but he neither knew any of them, nor remembered the Sum. Seventhly, In the same Road, April 29. He with Dyer, Robbed a Coach with two Men and a Woman in it, and he (with some Warmth and Indignation) said, that his Fellow Robber abus'd one Man extremely, and took from the Woman her Head-clothes. The Eighth, and last, He, as a dying Man declar'd, was in Hampstead Road , with Butler and Dyer, upon a Coachman: He also said, that neither Butler nor he did consent to rob the Man; yet notwithstanding Dyer demanded and receiv'd half a Crown from him, and told him he would make him amends another time; but neither the Prisoner nor Butler had one Farthing of the Money. P. S. The Reason Duce desir'd to have Names, &c. as I observed before, concealed, was; that those Persons never had been engag'd with him in any Robbery or evil Action; that he verily believed, by their leaving off that Practice for some time, and according to what they had long ago declar'd, that they would never return to such a miserable way of Living; and also with a great degree of Concern, reply'd, that should he make them Publick, in all probability, it would tend to the Ruin of them, and their Innocent Families. He also desir'd Forgiveness of the World, and that his Mother might not be reflected upon. He further added, that when Joseph Rice was Kill'd, his Wife was a stranger to their Design upon the Lady Chudleigh, and that Dyer was the only contriver of that Attempt. Thinking it dangerous for 'em to stay longer in those Parts, they agreed to cross the Countries into Hampshire , where they committed several barbarous Robberies; Murther being grown so habitual to them, that the Life of a Man was no more than that of a Dog, or any other Animal; but this Malefactor, added, That he should not have been so Cruel towards his Fellow Creatures, but was excited frequently by Wade and Darker, and Mead, his Accomplices, who never thought themselves secure, if the Life of the injured Person remain'd. After they had long robb'd in different Parts of Hampshire, they took to the Portsmouth Road , where their last barbarous Action is well known. They there Assaulted one Mr. Bunch, near a Wood, into which they dragg'd him, and stripp'd him Naked, but not contented with all he had, this Malefactor we are now mentioning, shot at his Head, and the Bullet passing through his Jaw, lodg'd in his Mouth; they were then leaving him, but the wounded Man turning his Face downwards, that the Bullet might fall out of his Mouth, they perceived he was yet a live; Butler upon that turn'd back and was charging his Pistol again; and though the wounded Man begg'd on his Knees for his Life and their Mercy, it was not granted him; whereupon he resumed his Strength, ran from 'em, and escaped. The next Vilage being raised, and soon after the whole Country, they were apprehended, put into Winchester Jayl, and Mead, Wade, and Darking, were found Guilty. But James Butler was removed to Newgate for another Offence, and Convicted at the Old-Baily. The following Confessions J. BUTLER gave to a Prisoner in Newgate, who sent them to me, witnessed that twas all Signed by him, viz. JAMES BUTLER . I Was Born in the Parish of St. Ann Soho ; was put Apprentice to a Silver-Smith , whom I left in Six Months: I wnet to Sea , and was Bound, (being a Boy) to Capt Andrew Douglas, Commander of the Arundel Man of War. Afterwards I went to my Father in France ; soon left him, and went a Voyage to Boston in New-England ; but ran away from Capt. Stew. Powell our Commander, and went to New York ; from whence I sailed out in the Station of a Foremast-man, on Board the George Sloop, Capt. Abline Commander. I ran away from the said Sloop, and went to Martinico , and sailed there in the Station of a Linguist for the French Tongue, in a Trading Vessel. Soon after going in another Sloop to Cruize , I had a Quarrel with the Captain, and went to Jamaica , and lived there a Year in Quality of a Clerk, but was then press'd on Board his Majesty's Ship Mary, Capt. Vernon Commander; belong'd to it fifteen Months, and was Paid off at Portsmouth ,Aug. 26, 1721. Being soon after put into Newgate, when I got out, I got acquainted with John Dyer , William Duce , and Joseph Rice ; with whom, on the 27th of April, 1723, I robb'd in the Fields near Chelsea: Then we robbed two Men in the King's Road , between that Place and Buckingham-House; then my Lady Chudleigh's Coach at the same Place; in which Action Joseph Rice was Shot. We then rob'd a Coach in Tottenham Court Road , wherein were two Men, a Woman, and a Child, taking from them Ten Shillings; but John Dyer broke the Woman's Head with his Pistol for her Tongue, and carried away her Head-Cloaths. We then rob'd a Man in a Coach on Hampstead Road and took from him Ten Shillings and Six-pence. After this, I went to a Place called Wansworth , and worked with one Cladins, a poor honest Man, till my Wife was taken up in order to make her discover where I was, and hereupon sent to Clerkenwell Bridewell; and I was forced to leave my Place, and return to Robbing. Edward Wade , John Meads , Alexander Garnes , Christopher Spigget , and my self, attacked four Gentlemen on Gravesend Road , and John Meads shot their Servant in the Breast. The same Night we robed a Man, and the said John Meads shot him too in the Breast; and ordering to go to Gravesend ; after mounted on his Horse, he turn'd his Horse the other way from whence he came, and shot the Man a second time in the Face, the Bullet lodging in his Neck; so that I hear he is Dead. We then went to Chiswick , and staid one Night with J. Meads Friends, and then went to get some Support, I having some Money due to me from one Mr. Smith; But not having wherewith (through our extravagant living) to reach to him) we about Farnham attack'd the Man whom I shot very foolishly through the Check, but who is since recovered. For these Cruelties, I beg of all Men not to reflect upon any of my Relations, who are not guilty with me; in particular my Wife, who after I was married to her, hearing I had before been guilty of certain Facts, begged daily of me to lead a sober Life; and also Mrs. Raddission I return my last Thanks to, who trusted me many Pounds, and never would make any Demands, lest they should drive me to any Inconveniencies. I desire that Mercy of God which I refused to Man. I make Attonement with my Blood. I die a Roman-Catholick. Signed by me in the Presence of Witnesses, JAMES BUTLER . N. B. William Duce left a LETTER with the Printer of the Dying Speeches, Directed to the Evidence Dyer, wherein he forgave him as he hop'd for Forgiveness; Exhorted him earnestly to Repentance, and made Use of the best Perswasions he was Master of, to Reflect upon what was past, and to bid a final Adieu to such Impious proceedings as they had been Notoriously engag'd in. And To the same Effect almost he left another Letter directed to One Mr R. W. whose Name he desired might be Conceal'd, being as he said) fully Convinced he would not be guilty any more of such Enormous Practices, and that now his Shameful Death would Effectually work a Compleat Conviction and Reformation in him. This is all the Account that can be given by me T. PURNEY, Ordinary, and Chaplain. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , a little below Bridewell-Bridge , in Black-Fryers .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THOMAS PINKS , Who was Executed at TYBURN , On FRIDAY the 7th of May, 1742. BEING THE THIRD EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble . Sir Robert Godschall , Knt . LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON. Number III. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court , near the Leg-Tavern , Fleet-street . M,DCC,XLII. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Jail-Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Rt. Honourable Sir ROBERT GODSCHALL , Knt. Lord-Mayor of the City of London ; the Hon. Mr. Justice PARKER; the Hon. Mr. Justice Wright; the Hon. Mr. Baron ABNEY; the Hon. Sir JOHN STRANGE , Knt. Recorder , and the Rt. Worshipful Mr. Serjeant URLIN, Deputy-Recorder of the City of London; and Others, his Majesty's Justices of Oyer and Terminer for the City of London; and Justices of Jail-Delivery of Newgate, holden for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey , on Friday the 15th, Saturday the 16th, Monday the 18th, and Tuesday the 19th of January, 1741\1742, in the 15th Year of His Majesty's Reign. Five Men, viz. Thomas Pinks , Stephen Jenkyns , Joseph Pig , Jesse Welden , and Christopher Jordan , and two Women, viz. Eleanor Brown and Margaret Lumley ; and at the Sessions the February following, five more Men, viz. Alexander Afflack , John Lowden , Robert Lloyd , William Plummer , and Morgan or Martin Nowland , were by their different Juries found Guilty of Capital Crimes, and sentenced to die. Joseph Pig , Eleanor Brown and Margaret Lumley , afterwards received His Majesty's most gracious Reprieve. And, Stephen Jenkyns , Christopher Jordan , Alexander Afflack , John Lowden , Robert Lloyd , William Plummer , and Morgan or Martin Nowland , were Executed Wednesday April the 7th, 1742. Thomas Pinks was to have been Executed with the above Malefactors, but in a surprising Manner made his Escape, and being afterwards retaken, and carried down to the Sessions House , the Court sentenced him to be Executed on Friday May the 7th. While he was under Condemnation, before he made his Escape, he had the same Instructions in common with the Rest of his Fellow-Prisoners, and seemed very devout and serious, and received the Blessed Sacrament with Afflack, Lowden, and the other Malefactors, who were afterwards Executed; and since his being retaken, he has behav'd in a becoming devout and serious Manner. As he seemed to be a Man of some Capacity, I took Occasion the stronger to represent to him how much inconsistent, as well as directly contrary to the express Commands of Almighty God, and the Human Laws of Man, it was, to invade our Neighbour's Property; Thou shalt not steal, says the 8th Commandment, nor shalt thou covet thy Neighbour's Goods, says the 10th; he who covets only, is guilty of a Breach of this last Commandment, but he who actually steals, is much more guilty, and must surely expect a future Punishment, adequate to his Guilt, unless by a sincere and penitential humbling himself before an offended God, and emploring Mercy and Forgiveness for his Sins and Wickedness, he should obtain Pardon; Seek ye the Lord (says the Prophet Isaiah) while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have Mercy upon him, and to our God, for he will abundantly Pardon. From this, and other such Texts of Scripture, I endeavour'd to exhort him to a sincere and true Repentance, as well as comfort him in Hopes of a future Salvation. I also instructed him in the Nature and End of our Lord's Supper, that he might become a worthy Partaker thereof, and thereby prepare himself for that Change which he must so soon Experience. During the whole Time of his Confinement, both before his Escape, and after, he ever seem'd serious and Devout, tho' his Sincerity might be much doubted, as his Thoughts were continually employed about making his Escape, which he effected in a Manner almost beyond Thought; the falling-down the Gutter almost ten Feet high, was attended with so much Danger, that 'twas next to a Miracle that he had not fallen into the Press-Yard, and dash'd out his Brains. Thomas Pinks was indicted with Stephen Jenkyns , for assaulting Francis Simmonds on the King's Highway, in the Parish of St. Leonard, Shoreditch , putting him in Fear, &c. and taking from him 36 Fowls, value 2 l. 10 s. a Sack, value 1 s. a Pair of Hawking Bags, value 9 d. a Knife, value 2 d. and 1 s. 3 d. the Goods and Money of the said Simmonds, and a Guinea and 3 l. the Money of Persons unknown. December the 1st, both Guilty. Death. Jenkyns was Executed April the 7th, 1742. Thomas Pinks , about 28 Years of Age, was born near Birmingham , of very honest Parents, who gave him a good Education at School, in Reading, Writing and Accounts, as well as instructed him in the Principles and Duties of the Christian Religion. When of Age, he was bound an Apprentice to his Father, a House-Carpenter , with whom he serv'd-out his Time faithfully and honestly, and afterwards work'd Journey-Work , and being an ingenious young Fellow, was much respected. But longing to see London , and thinking to better himself in that Centre of Trade and Commerce, he came up to Town, serv'd as a Journey-Man House-Carpenter , and was in constant Employment for one Master, who was very Kind to him. He married a Wife, by whom he had three Children, two of which are now living, for whom, by his Care and Industry, he took Care to provide as became a Husband and a Father, went constantly to Church, frequently received the Holy Sacrament, and acted with Honesty and Integrity; 'till he became acquainted with loose idle Company, who hurried him on to commit that Crime for which deservedly he lost his Life. He solemnly protested, that this was the very first Crime of this Nature he ever was guilty of, and seem'd to repent sincerely of the Sin of Drunkenness, which was the Forerunner of his Misfortune, and prov'd his fatal Destruction. Thursday March the 25th, about Eight in the Morning, as the Keepers were busy opening the Cells, to furnish the Criminals with Necessaries, Pinks observing, while their Backs were turn'd, the Door of the Cells, leading into the Press-Yard, open, he slipp'd out, and went up the Stairs leading to the Chappel undisturb'd, and wrench'd out of the Window, at the Top, one of the small Iron Bars, and fastening a Piece of Cord to the other Bar, he dropt down between nine and ten Foot into the Gutter, going along the Top of the Press-Yard Wall, from whence he climb'd to the Roof of the Press-Yard, and scrambled from House to House, till he got to the East-End of Phoenix-Court , facing Wawick-Lane , and went into a Garret-Window, so down Stairs, through a Room, where an old Woman was sitting, who was so surpriz'd at seeing him, that she could not speak, and he went quietly out at the Street-Door, and got clear off, went directly to his Wife, and then visited several other Friends in Town, among whom he raised about five Shil lings, with the Help of which he travelled towards Birmingham , the Place of his Nativity, where every-body made him welcome, his Friends and Relations were all very kind to him, he walk'd the Streets publickly, and kept Company with all his old Acquaintance, who supply'd him generously with Money, and offered to set him up in his own Trade, if he would stay among 'em. But he refused all their kind Offers, London was still in his Head, and back he came, and skulk'd about for some Days, and met several of his old Companions, with one of whom he made an Agreement to go out upon the Highway, which they were to do the following Night. Instead of which, his Partner in Iniquity, came directly to Mr. Ackerman at Newgate, and told him where Pinks was. Mr. Ackerman immediately took Horse, and according to his Directions, found Pinks sleeping near the Gibbet on Stamford-Hill . He had a large Pistol in his Bosom; when they wak'd him, he took to his Heels, and ran a Mile before they could overtake him, and ran into a House at Newington , and up Stairs, and his Pursuers after him, where they found him under a Feather-Bed, and fetter'd his Hands, and brought him safe to Newgate , Sunday April the 28th, where he was closely confin'd in one of the Cells, laden with heavy Irons, and stapled down to the Floor, till Sessions Time came, when he was brought down, and a Rule of Court made for his Execution, Friday May the 7th. Robert Rhodes convicted for Forgery, who was confined in the next Cell to Pinks, seeing Pinks stand at his Cell Door, while the Keepers were busy in ordering the Prisoners to their proper Places, stept up to him, and whispered him, that he was provided with Implements and Tools proper to make an Escape, if he would lend him his Assistance. Pinks bid him break a Way through into his Cell, and he would take Care of the rest. Accordingly Sunday Night April the 25th, Rhodes went to work, and saw'd through the Tim ber-Work, tho' set with Iron Nails as thick as possible, and got out two Bricks of the Party Wall, and with a little more Work would have got through to Pinks, who said, that Rhodes was a Bungler, and his Tools were bad, and that he could have done as much in half an Hour, as Rhodes had been five or six Hours about; however, they were luckily discovered, and their Designs frustrated. Pinks behaved very well, both before his Escape, and since, tho' he seemed to be rather too indifferent about Death, than a Person in his Circumstances ought to have been. He was very desirous to see his Wife before he died, which was granted him. He believed in Christ the Son of God, and only Saviour of Sinners, repented of his Sins, and died in Peace with all the World. At the Place of EXECUTION. THOMAS PINKS received the Holy Sacrament in the Morning very devoutly; though I cannot help observing, that he did not appear to be so deeply concerned, as I could have wished a Person in his Circumstances, just going to launch into Eternity, should be; though he joined in Prayers with a seeming Fervency. He was carried to the Place of Execution in a Cart, being strongly Guarded by a great Number of Sheriff's Officers, for Fear of a Rescue; which there was some Reason to apprehend might be attempted, as it was observable there were a great Number of stout young Fellows pressing pretty near the Cart; so that the Officers were obliged to exert themselves, to keep them off. But they declaring they had no other Intention, than to take Care of the Body, for Christian Burial, which being promised them, they Attended to the Gallows with much Decency and Quietness. When he came to Tyburn , he appeared quite undisturbed, and without any the least seeming Concern whatever. He comply'd with Prayers and singing of Psalms, in a very Decent Manner; and confessed the Robbery, and owned the Justness of his Sentence. He was strongly Handcuff'd when he came out of Newgate , at which he seemed a little concerned; and, holding up his Hands to me, shook his Head. He took his Leave of his Brothers with an Intrepidity beyond Imagination. Notwithstanding they were drowned in Tears, he seemed quite immoveable and unconcerned, and only desired they would recommend his Love to his Sister. He went off the Stage, saying, The Lord have Mercy on me, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit, &c. This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate . APPENDIX. It being customary for Persons under my unhappy Circumstances, to leave some ACCOUNT of themselves behind them, in order to deter others from following the like Practices, the following is as particular a NARRATIVE, as my present unfortunate Scituation suffers me to give. I AM now about 28 Years of Age, and was born at Hampton-Harder , near Birmingham , of Parents who gave me as good an Education as their Circumstances would admit. I was brought up at a Free-School, of which one Mr. Harding was Master, and where I continued 'till I arriv'd to the twelfth Year of my Age. I then put myself Apprentice to my Father, who was a Carpenter and Joiner , and liv'd in very good Repute. I serv'd him two Years very honestly, and then went to one Collins, who follow'd the same Business, and with whom I staid about a Year and half. From thence I went to Worcester , where I work'd for Mr. Read about a Quarter of a Year, and then having a natural Inclination to Rambling, I left his Service, and came to London , and work'd for the Lord Northampton in Grosvenor-Square , to whom I was introduc'd by one Nixon, I at that Time lodging at the Three-Kings in Mount-Street . In this Business I continued about a Year and half, and then it was my Misfortune, by some Means or other, to be depriv'd of my Employment here; and then work'd at the Seven-Dials for one Mr. Stollard, who kept the Maiden-Head-Inn in Diet-Street; I work'd with him two Years, and faithfully discharg'd the Trust repos'd in me. The next Person I work'd for was Mr. Mason at Newington-Green , whom I serv'd a considerable Time, and then built several Houses at the Back of Old-Street-Church , at my own Expence, for one Clark, a Pawnbroker in Featherstone-Street ; but not being able to get my Money of him, I ran pretty much behind Hand, and was oblig'd for a Livelihood to get Work as I could. After this, I work'd about half a Year for one Mr. Lacey, in Berwick-Street , Soho-Square , and for several others at Times, whose Names I can't at present recollect. One Day having been drinking pretty freely, and having an Inclination to be in the Service, I enter'd myself a Soldier in my Lord Beauclerc's Regiment; after which, I desir'd my Officers to give me the next Day to myself, that I might overlook some Men who were at Work for me; they promis'd that I should have it according to my Desire, but when the Day came, they refus'd to let me have it, and denied that they had made me any such Promise, at the same Time informing me, that I must attend in Hyde-Park . However, as they had falsified their Word to me, I thought there was no great Necessity for my obeying their Orders, and therefore absented myself from them, and went down to Gravesend , where I staid about a Month, and then came to Town, and offer'd myself voluntarily to them again, and was well receiv'd, and without the least bad Usage or giving any Cause of Complaint. When I first enter'd into the Service, Dean (upon whose Evidence I was convicted) happen'd to be drinking at the Horns , a Publick-House in Shoreditch ; I was there at the same Time, and being pretty full of Liquor, he was diverting the Company with a Song, and so by Degrees, we became pretty well acquaintted. Some Time afterwards, Dean got acquainted with Overton, and they us'd to go out together upon illicit Practices; but I never was made sensible of the Particulars. I should have mention'd before, that about 5 or 6 Years ago, I married my Wife, by whom I have had three Children, two of whom are now living, and took a House in a Place call'd the Curtain , by Holywell-Mount , near King-John's Palace . I staid there about three Quarters of a Year, and kept a Sort of Lodging-House , and entertain'd my Friend Dean, who always was a loose idle Fellow, and who has been the chief Cause of my being under these Misfortunes. When I liv'd in the Curtain , my Landlord did not care to trust me for the Payment of my Rent Quarterly, as is commonly done, therefore I agreed to pay him four Shillings and Sixpence per Week, which Agreement I always perform'd. Dean living in my House, and I working at that Time for Mr. Collet, in the Bricklayers and Carpenters Business , I got him employ'd as a Labourer; but he had no great Inclination for Work, chusing rather to bear with numerous Inconveniencies, than apply himself to any settled Employment. Some Time afterwards, I entertain'd Overton as a Lodger; his Business was to sell old Brass and old Cloaths about the Streets in the Day Time, but the Evenings (being most suitable to their bad Purposes) were employ'd by them in raising Contributions on the Road, and I have been led into the Secret of a great many Robberies which they have committed. One Night I was drinking with Dean, Overton and Jenkyns, and when it was twelve o'Clock, and we were pretty well loaden with Liquor, Dean and Overton left us: Jenkyns and I in a short Time follow'd them, designing to go Home, but in our Way, we met with Dean and Overton again. We not being satisfied with what we had been drinking before, agreed to go to the Bishop Blaze in Shoreditch , to get some Beer; but the People of that House being a Bed. I was over persuaded by them, to attend them to the Black Horse in Kingsland Road ; Jenkyns and myself not suspecting that they were going upon any bad Design, but as we came to the Drapers Almshouses we met a Man: Dean pulled out a Pistol from his Bosom; he had two, and Overton one. Dean clapp'd one Pistol to the Man's Breast, to make him deliver his Money. The Man cry'd very much, and said he was Poor, that his Wife was Sick at London, and that he had been to Hartford to get something for her Subsistance. Notwithstanding all the Intreaties the Man made use of, they were sufficient Proof against them, and rifled the Man of all he had about him, which amounted to no more than two Shillings; and threaten'd to blow his Brains out if he made the least Resistance. I begg'd of them to consider the poor Man's Circumstances, but my Request to them had little Effect, and I had then one Shilling and Twopence in my Pocket, which I freely gave the Man, in some Measure to compensate his Loss. After this Transaction, we went forwards to the Black Horse , but the People being a Bed there, Dean went to a Hedge, and cut a Couple of Twigs, which he broke in Halves, and told us, we must draw Cuts who should attack the next Person that pass'd. It came to my Lot to be the first Person who was to put this Project in Execution, and we went staggering along, 'till we met a Higler on Horseback. I seem'd a little unwilling to attack a Horseman, but they insisting upon my going up to him, I took hold of the Horse's Bridle and stopp'd him. I led him through a Gateway into a Field; it was between One and Two o'Clock, and very dark, so that I should not have been able to distinguish whether the Person was an old or a young Man, if I had seen him five thousand Times. Dean and Overton were upon the Watch, while we were about this Man. I search'd his Pockets, and Jenkyns stood over him with a Pistol, loaded with tenpenny Nails. The Higler begg'd of us not to take his Fowls, upon which Jenkyns swore he would shoot him, and I was afraid he might do it without any Design, and so I took the Pistol from him, and shook out the Priming, and return'd it to him again. The Man still continued interceeding for his Fowls, upon which Jenkyns gave him a Blow on the Shoulders, and then I took the Pistol from him entirely, because he should not hurt him. I then search'd his Pockets, and took from him a Shilling, a Halfpenny, and a Farthing, and likewise a brass Porto-Bello Medal. Then we cut the Hampers down, and took out two and twenty Fowls, and put them into a Sack that covered the Hamper. Upon searching the Hampers further, we found a small Pair of Wallets among the Straw. The Higler told us we stopped him at a wrong Time, for he had got no Money; but if we would let him go to Market and sell his Fowls, we might have his Money as he came back. Jenkins then swore he would knock him on the Head if he did not tell where the Money was; upon which the old Man being frighted, told us there were forty Shillings in the Wallets abovementioned; so I put them into the Bag with the Fowls, and we all came away together. When we came Home, I took the Bag from Jenkins, to whom I had delivered it to carry, and turned all the Fowls out upon the Floor, and we lik'd them very well, being all ready pick'd to our Hands; but when we came to look in the Wallet for the forty Shillings, we were extreamly surprized and disappointed, to find nothing in them but a Piece of brown Bread, and a Piece of Cheese. We then shared the Money we had taken that Night; and after we had looked out four of the Fowls for our own Eating, we computed that the Remainder would fetch a Shilling a-piece one with another, and they were accordingly sold by Jenkin's Wife and Overton, who were used to that Business; and the Money was shared equally among us. When I came to be perfectly sober, after this Enterprize, I reflected upon what I had been doing, and should have been glad, could I have recalled it; but being afraid to stay in Town, I bought a Horse for twenty-seven Shillings, and went into the Country to sell Fish ; but not being easy to be so far from my Wife and Children, I came to Town again. I had forgot to mention, that one Haines had taken some Money from me, and while I was out of Town, he heard of my being concerned in robbing the Higler, and came to my Wife, and told her, if I would come to him, I might have my Money again; he thinking by that Means to decoy me to his House, and secure me. But, however, he was early enough in his Intelligence to take me the Morning after I came to Town. He took me to his House, where I confessed every Thing, in Hopes of being admitted an Evidence against my Companions; but notwithstanding he promised that I should receive Favour, Dean, by the Intercession of his Friends, was accepted of, and I committed in order to take my Trial, and was at the ensuing Sessions capitally convicted. After I had received Sentence of Death, having lost all Hopes of receiving any Mercy in this World, my Thoughts, which ought to have been at that Time otherwise employed, were taken up in meditating my Escape from this Place, and for that Purpose I had, when I was up at Chapel, been looking eight or nine Days for a Place to get out at. Accordingly, on the 25th of March, about Eight o'Clock, the Cells being unlocked in order to serve the Prisoners with Bread and other Necessaries, I asked Leave to go to the Vault, which was readily granted. I then observed the Keeper go up Stairs, to serve the People in the middle Teir, and thought that a proper Opportunity to put my Design in Execution: I therefore, instead of returning to my Cell again (as the Keeper I suppose expected I would) slipped out of the Passage, and ran up Stairs into the Chapel. Having got thus far, I pulled out a Rail of the Table in the Chapel, with which I wrenched a Bar out of the Window, and then jumped down the Height of about Nine Feet into the Gutter, which is about a Foot wide, so that if I had slipped an Inch aside, I must inevitably have fallen into the Press-Yard, and been dashed to Pieces, but I fell long Ways in the Gutter without the least Hurt. After this I got up by the Side of the Roof, and ran along the Tops of the Houses, till I came to a Pair of Leads, where there was a Door which opened into a House. I went in there, and first through a Room full of Goods, and then into another, where there was a Man a-bed: I being apprehensive he might take Notice of me, thought it the most prudent Method to go back again. Accordingly I ran farther along, till I came to a House where I saw the Carpenters had been putting new Muntings in. This induced me to believe it was an empty House; so I got down thro' there, and from thence went into Warwick-Lane , and so among my Friends in Shoreditch directly. Not thinking myself safe here, I went directly for Bethnal-Green , and sent for my Wife, and she came to me. We staid there till Evening, and then I set out for St. Alban's , from whence I went to Birmingham , where I staid about three or four Days, and thinking it not convenient for a Person in my Scituation to take his Abode in any particular Place, I set out from thence for Worcester . From hence I went to Hereford , being supported all the Way by the kind Contributions of my Friends. I then went to Hemstead , and from thence to Ludlow , where I might have had Employment; but my Heart being in London , with my Wife and Children, and having changed my Name to Robert George , which was my Mother's Maiden Name, I set out for London , intending to return to Ludlow , and carry my Family with me. Accordingly I came to London , and went to see my Wife, who instead of condoling with me on Account of my Misfortunes, told me, she never desired to see me any more. This certainly cut me to the Heart, to see myself slighted and neglected by one, who ought, by all the Ties both human and divine, to have consulted my Happiness and Interest. Being in this Scituation, and deprived of all the Comfort I expected in seeing my Family here, I was at a Loss what to do; at last I was determined to go into the Country again, and acquainted a Man, whom I took to be my Friend, with my Design. He seemed to express the utmost Uneasiness for me, least I should be retaken, and promised (with an Appearance of Fairness) if I would go into the Country, he would see me 20 or 30 Miles on the Way. I had just heard that there were People in Pursuit of me, and who were drinking at a Public House; I therefore gave him Three Half-pence, to go and join their Company, and observe their Motions. He accordingly went, and I, in the mean Time, laid myself down under a Hayrick, and went to sleep. When I wak'd, I observed some People coming towards me, and among them my Friend. This gave me some Reason to suspect he had betrayed his Trust. Upon which, the only Course I had now left, was to endeavour to run, and so get out of the Hands of my Pursuers. I ran about a Mile, from Standford-Hill Turnpike , to the Middle of Church-Lane ; in my Way breaking down above Twenty Garden Gates, which obstructed my Passage, not thinking that that at the same Time I made the Way clear for those who pursued me. But not being able to continue running fast enough, I observed a Door open, and the Gentlewoman of the House gave me Leave to come in. I ran up Stairs immediately into a Room, upon which the Maid locked me in, and threw the Key of the Door out at the Window to my Pursuers. Upon that Account not thinking myself safe here, I got out of the Window, and ran about the Tiles, where they could not follow me; and then I got in at another Window, in another Part of the Roof. The House being beset, I had little Hopes of getting off till they were gone. Upon which I laid myself between the Bed and the Sacking, where I continued half an Hour before they could find me, they having searched all the House over without Effect. But at last I was taken, and again conveyed to Newgate , and now must suffer an ignominious Death. Under these miserable Circumstances in which I am involved, the great and only Consolation to me is, that the Hardships I endure here, will have a Period, and that though unfortunate in this Life, I have Reason to hope for Happiness in another. The only Thing which aggravates my Misfortunes, and cuts me to the Soul every Time I think of it, is, that I must leave my two Children to the Care of a Wife, who has, by her Treatment of me, shewn the little Regard she bears to them. I heartily forgive her for not visiting me here; I should be glad to impute it to any thing else but her Neglect and Indifference. For my own Part, I desire not to live, as Ingratitude, and all its attendant Vices, has taken its Residence among my dearest Friends; but - my Children! - were it not for them, if I could be let out at the Gate this Moment, I would turn in again, and readily suffer the Death appointed for me by the Law; but they are my Care and Concern, tho' I fear now they will be inevitably ruin'd. I have a long Time been designing (and had Life permitted, could have brought it to Perfection) a Ship which would sail on the Land, in the same Manner as a common Sloop on the Water, and carry any Weight. It must be done by Strength of the Air, drawing through Flews, that shall draw, the same as a Smoak-Jack in a Chimney. It must go upon three Wheels, one Wheel before, and guided like the Stern of a Ship, and may be worked by one Man. I had likewise contrived a Horse in the same Manner, to carry a Man on the Road; but except this was managed with great Care, there would be some Danger of its overturning. Tho. Pinks . The following is an Exact COPY of a LETTER, which was sent to the above Person. Dear Brother, " THIS with my kind Loufe (Love) " to you, and to let you know, " there is no Dependances on Pertisiones (Petitions) for your Life, but " make your Pease (Peace) with God, " for the Sake of your Soul. 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A True ACCOUNT of the BEHAVIOUR, CONFESSION, AND Last Dying Speech, OF Capt . James Whitney , Who was Executed on Wednesday the 1st. of February, 1692. at the Portes-block in West-Smith-field : being Condemned at the Sessions last past, for Robbing on the High-Way, &c. IT is not unknown to the World, that Captain Whitney was Carryed to Tyburn last Friday, in Order to be Executed there, with several other Highway-Men; but was Respited, and brought back to Newgate , and there Remained till this Day, there being a fresh Warrant brought by Mr. Sheriff, for his Execution: He was carryed in a Cart to the above said place, in the way to which he Demeaned himself with the Decency and Modesty, as becomes a Man under such Circumstances. When he came to the Gibbet, he desired that he might have a convenient time to prepare himself for Death, and it was granted him. Then he knelled down, and the Ordinary Prayed with him, and another Minister, in their own Prayers, and afterwards in the Prayers of the Church, to which he was very Attentive, and much Affected. Then he desired that a Penitential Psalm should be Sung, which being ended, he was Advised by the Ordinary, to warn the Spectators to live in the Fear of God, that they might not Provoke his Justice to cut them off by such an untimely end. Being ask'd what Impressions he felt in his Heart, from the Spirit of Grace and Comfort. He said, that he had Divine Support, and hoped that his Peace was made with God. He was advised not to Murmur at the Righteousness of God, in bringing him to this Condign Punishment. He said, that he submitted to the Will of God; because his Sins had been great, aad that if he had not been reserved for this shameful Death, he had never minded God, nor hir Duty to him. But now he hopes in the Mercy of God, and infinite Merits of Christ, for Eternal Salvation. Then he desired the Ministers to sing another Psalm, and to pray with him again, which they did; and he was much affected, and wept. He rehearsed the Creek, and professed he dyed in the Protestant Faith; and that he had hindred many from being Robbed, and several Mischiefs in Robbing. Then he desired the People to pray for him, and behaved himself with a very Composed and Devout Frame. Afterward he was tyed up to the Gibbet, and was very Penitent to the last. His Cap being pulled over his Face, he prayed a little time to, and for himself; and after having given the Sign, the Cart drew away, and he was committed to the Mercy of God Almighty. Samuel Smith , Ordinary . Dated this 1st. of February, 1692. ADVERTISEMENT. WHereas there formerly have been, and still are, several False Accounts in Print, in Relation to the Condemned Prisoners; and particularly, this very Session, as to Captain James Whitney , which is utterly false: The Ordinary thinks it necessary to acquaint the World (to prevent the like for the future) that no true Account can be given of the Condemned Prisoners Behaviour, Confession, and Last dying Speeches, which is not Attested under his own Hand. LONDON: Printed for L. Curtiss, at Sir Edmundbury Godfrey's Hed, near Fleet Bridge, 1692.

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE his ACCOUNT, Of the Behaviour, Confession, and dying Words of the Malefactors, who were Executed on Wednesday the 22d of this Instant December at Tyburn. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Jayl Delivery of Newgate, held (before the Right Hon. Sir FRANCIS FORBES , Kt . Lord Mayor of the City of London , the Hon. Judge Fortescue, Mr. Baron Page, John Raby . Esq ; Serjeant at Law , and several of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the City of London and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall, in the Old Baily ; on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, and 14th Days of December, in the twelfth Year of his Majesty's Reign, eight Men and two Women were by the Jury found guilty of Capital Offences, and receiv'd Sentence of Death. Of these ten Persons three Men and one Woman receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious Reprieve; and the other Woman was by a Jury of Matrons found to be with quick Child, upon which her execution was respited. While under Sentence, they were instructed in the necessity of true repentance, from the Words of our Saviour, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. From hence I took occasion to show them the lost State and Condition all Men are in by Nature, that being conceiv'd in Sin and brought forth in Iniquity, we coming into the World guilty, and defil'd that from this original curruption, as from an impure Fountain proceed the innumerable actual Sins of Life, and therefore, the Scripture says of Man that every imagination of the thoughts of his Heart is only evil continually: Upon which account a though they had been free from those heinous Crimes, which by the Laws of this Kingdom are made Capital upon just and necessary Reasons, yet they had abundance of other Sins (if not repented of) sufficient to Damn them, for which they had all the reason in the World to repent and mourn before God; more especially considering that Faith in Jesus Christ and Repentance unto Life are the principal conditions of the Covenant of Grace. &c. I explain'd to them the original of Right and Property; how very unjust it was, for one Man to defraud another; and how necessary it was for establishing and preserving of good order and Society in the World, to enact Capital Laws, and put 'em in execution against notable Offenders: &c. And because some of them were convicted of Crimes bordering upon Murder, I insisted upon the Barbarity, Impiety and Cruelty, of that horrid Crime, from these Words, Gen. iv. 9. 10. And the Lord said unto Cain, where is Abel thy Brother, and he said, I know not: am I my Brother's Keeper? And he said, what hast thou done? the voice of thy Brothers Blood crieth unto me from the Ground? &c. I Instructed them also in the nature, design and gracious Benefits proceeding from the Sacrament of the Lords Supper from these Words, This do in remembrance of me. St. Luke xxii. 19. &c. While from these and such like considerations, they were instructed; all of them appear'd outwardly very attentive and devout at every occasion, and concurr'd in the Worship with abundance of decency; although at first, when they came to Chappel, they show'd themselves not to have been much accustomed to publick Worship, as not understanding the proper times for kneeling and standing, perhaps this was owing to the confusion they were then seiz'd with: But in a short time they came to make their Responses very regularly, and continu'd, in appearance, to do so in a Christian and becoming manner; yet they did not appear so deeply affected, as People in their Circumstances, upon the very brink of eternity, ought to have been; which is not much to be admir'd in Men of such dissolute Lives, as the generality of common Malefactors are. Bird never appear'd in Chappel but two or three times, being confin'd to the Condemn'd-Hold, by reason of most violent Sickness; but when he was exhorted either publickly or privately, he seem'd (to his capacity) to be attentive and serious. Upon Thursday, the 16th of December, the Report of the above-mention'd ten Malefactors under Sentence of Death was made to their Excellencies the Lords Justices in Council, and Thomas Warwick , for Felony, another for Transportation, and a Woman for privately stealing out of a House, and another Woman having been found pregnant, receiv'd his Majesty's most gracious reprieve. If any of the Magistrates on the Bench, or the Jury, or Witnesses, against the said Malefactors, be desirous to know any thing more particularly concerning their Behaviour and confession before Death, or at the time of it, what information, we can give that may be depended upon, is as follows. James Bird and John Hamp were convicted for robbing and beating in a most barbarous manner, a poor Woman, near Rag-Fair , about the first of November last, at one or two of the Clock in the Morning. John Hamp , aged 25 Years, came of honest and creditable Parents, in the Parish of St. Giles's, Cripplegate , who gave him a good Education, and suitable to one of his Station: When fit for it he was put Apprentice , but not staying out his Time, went to Sea as a common Sailor ; and was up the Straights for five Years together: Being tyred with this way of Life he quitted the Sea about five Years ago, and took to Lathing of Houses , which was the Business he was sometime Apprentice to: He kept constant to this Employment in and about London , till he and his Comrade were apprehended for the Crime for which they Suffer. He confess'd his Life had been most Vile and Dissolute; that he had been notorious for Whoreing, Drunkenness, Gameing, and Swearing; that the good Admonitions of his Parents and Friends were not only always slighted but despis'd and redicul'd by him; that he had lived without ever Worshiping God, either in public or private; and the Lord's-Day he always broke, and spent worse than any other Day of the Week, which he said now reach'd his Conscience in a dreadful manner; in a Word, he own'd he had been guilty of almost every Crime, except such as are Capital, that human Nature is capable of. He confess'd he never was a Thief only in defrauding his Mother and Sister of some small matters, such as a Tea Spoon or two, for which he had ask'd their Pardon, and obtain'd it. He own'd that all the Money he earn'd by his Labour he had squander'd profusely away in Debauchery; but protested, that by a constant and diligent Application to his lawful Employment, he always got sufficient for such Debauchery, without ever associating with Thieves, or receiving so much as one Farthing in a dishonest way. He most solemnly avouch'd his Innocence, as to the Fact for which he died, and deny'd his being concern'd either in robbing, beating, or stripping the poor Woman in the barbarous cruel manner alledg'd, or in any manner whatever: Upon this I press'd him to be ingenuous and candid in his Confession; put him in mind how fully the Facts were prov'd upon him; and beg'd him if he had any value for his immortal Soul, not to venture into Eternity with a Lye in his right Hand: I represented to him in as aweful Terms as I could, what he was to expect at the Bar of the great God, before whom he must shortly appear if he deny'd the Truth, and that there were no hopes of Pardon or Mercy if he acted insincerely or deceitfully; but all that I could get in return, was, that he wou'd never take that upon him which was in itself untrue, as the charge against him was; that he sincerely repented of all the crying Sins of his Life; that he heartily forgave all the World, and particularly the Woman, who was the principal Evidence against him; even in as full and free a manner, as he himself hop'd for Forgiveness from Almighty God. James Bird (whom I was forc'd to visit in the Hold) was so grievously opprest with Sickness, that he could give little or no account of himself, being scarce able to speak; he own'd that he had been a great Sinner, and an old Offender, having been several times taken up for Theft. He could neither Read nor Write, and was grosly Ignorant of Religion. I instructed him briefly in the first Principles of Christianity, and exhorted him to confess the Sin for which he was to Suffer; which with ample vehemency as he could, he utterly denied, freely forgiving all Mankind who had offended him, profess'd his Faith in Jesus Christ, as the only Saviour of Sinners, and said he sincerely repented of all his Sins. Both Hamp and Bird declar'd that they never were acquainted, nor saw one another, till, by accident, having met together, they were taken up for beating and robbing this poor Woman. John Austin was found Guilty, for assaulting and knocking down with a short, round, heavy Club, and robbing a Man of his Coat, in Stepney Fields , about the beginning of November last, at seven a-Clock in the Morning. John Austin , (37 Years of Age) was descended of honest, but poor Parents, near to London , was taught to Read and Write, and instructed in the knowledge of the Christian Religion; he was put to a Gardiner , which Employment he constantly follow'd, and as he and some of his Friends said, with the character of an honest, industrious Man. He was too Self-conceited, and would make no ingenuous Confession. When I urg'd him to confess and glorify God; and told him, He who confesseth and forsaketh his Sins shall find Mercy, but whosoever doth otherwise shall not; he peremptorily refus'd to comply, and said, Do not insist upon this, for it is what I will not do. He own'd indeed that he knock'd the Man down; but he said he struck him first with an Iron Rod he had in his Hand. He deny'd that he took the Coat, and reflected on some of the Witnesses, alledging that they knew nothing of the matter, but he freely forgave them. When nothing more could be got from him, I exhorted him to prepare for Death, desired him to pray for Faith in Jesus Christ, and a sincere Repentance towards God; he said, that what I press'd upon him was his only business, and he hop'd to do it well. He complain'd of the ignominious Death he was to suffer, otherwise, he said, that he was no ways afraid to die; I told him, that he need not be offended at it, for if he died a true Penitent, and in the Faith of Jesus, he suffer'd in the same manner (although not for the like cause) as our Lord Jesus did for our Sins. He wou'd neither deny nor confess any intentions of robbing the Man in Stepney Fields , or if he intended to follow such a wicked course of Life, as that of Robbery. He would not acknowledge himself guilty of any heinous Sins, but that sometimes he had been guilty of Drinking too much, and not rightly observing the Lord's Day; for (said he) the Gardiners commonly gather and make ready their Herbs and Fruits on Sunday for Sale against Monday. He seem'd to be very obstinate and obdurate, yet he fell out into a flood of Tears on a sudden, which I wish'd might rather proceed from a true sorrow and grief for his Sins, than from the fears and apprehensions of Death. He said, that he was of the Communion of the Church of England, that he died in Peace with all the World, freely forgiving every Man who had offended him, as one condition, upon which he hop'd Forgiveness from Almighty God. The Evening before they died, I asked Mr. Austin again, if he had knock'd down the Man with an intention of robbing him? After I had represented to him the evil of Dissimulation, and how unprofitable it was, especially for a Man in his Circumstances, and that he could not die with Peace in his own Mind, nor in the Peace of the Church, of which he own'd himself an unworthy Member, unless he freely confess'd his Sin, and gave glory to God; he then ingenuously confess'd that he went to the Fields with intention of Robbing, that he took the Club out of his own House, it having been one of the Instruments used by his Wife, in her Business, who is a Silk-Throwster. He said that he was in a very good way of living, having been married with a dutiful, industrious Woman; but that for sometime past he had been discontented, and in some manner distracted in Mind. I exhorted him to compose himself, and think seriously upon another World, &c. He said, his Sins had not been so great as those of many others; he beg'd Pardon of all the World for the offence he had given, and hop'd to be sav'd thro' the Merits of Jesus Christ. He seem'd much concern'd for the disgrace his ignominious Death should prove to his nearest Relations, who were People of an honest Character and Respect; otherwise he hop'd, that (by the Grace of God) he should die better prepar'd, than if his Death had been natural. He appear'd to be concern'd, broken hearted, and truly penitent for all the heinous Sins of his Life, especially the outragious Crime for which he Suffer'd. He alledg'd, that his beating and robbing the Man was his first and last attempt of that nature; and declar'd that he died in Peace with all Mankind. John Foster was found Guilty by the Jury, for breaking and robbing the House of Captain Tolson in the Night-time, of fine Linnen, and other Goods, to a considerable value. John Foster (37 Years of Age) was born near to London , of honest Parents, who gave him Education suitable to his Station, and put him to Sea , which was the Employment he chose to follow. He behav'd himself always very decently at Worship in Chappel; appear'd to be devout and penitent. When I call'd upon him to confer a little in private, he wept and shed Tears very bitterly; I desir'd him to settle his Mind, and compose himself, and to rely upon the Mercy of God in Jesus Christ; he acknowledg'd the Mercy of God to be Infinite, but was afraid that his Sins were so great, that he should never obtain Mercy and Pardon, adding, that he knew no Sin but what he had committed (except Murder.) I ask'd him, if he had been guilty of unnatural Sins? He answer'd, No. I instanc'd to him in Manasseh the wicked King of Judah; in the Apostle Paul, who had been a Blasphemer and a Persecuter; yea in those who had crucify'd the Lord of Life and Glory; all which, although they, with thousands of others, had been most notorious Offenders, yet upon their sincere repentance they obtain'd Mercy; and if he (as they did) would earnestly implore the divine Grace and Mercy, he might be assur'd of being accepted, since Mercy is God's darling Attribute, he having declar'd himself to be a God merciful and gracious, &c. with these and such like Considerations he seem'd to be satisfy'd. He confess'd that he was one of those who were concern'd in the robbing of Captain Tolson's House; but complain'd, that after he had discover'd some of his Accomplices, upon promise of having his Life sav'd, and being admitted as an Evidence against the rest; notwithstanding which, they had prosecuted him and taken away his Life: For this he blam'd a certain Gentleman, who a few Days before his Tryal had promis'd him safety upon his appearing as Evidence; but otherwise he acknowledg'd the justice of his Sentence, and that although his Punishment had been much more severe, it was a most just Judgment upon him for his Sins, since he had liv'd the most irregular and dissolute Life of any Man in the World. He had more Knowledge than his fellow Criminals, and employ'd himself very much in Reading and Praying to the rest in the Condemn Hold. He was troubled at leaving the Plantations, whither he had voluntarily transported himself, with his Wife, who had been convicted of a Felony, since in these Countries he might have got good business. He submitted to the Will of God in his Misfortunes, appear'd penitent for all his Sins; declar'd, that he died in the Communion of the Church of England, of which he was an unworthy Member, that he entertain'd no grudge in his Heart against any Man, freely forgiving all them who had offended him, and dying in Peace with all the World. Richard Scurrier was convicted for Shoplifting, by privately stealing and carrying away a Firkin of Butter, &c. Richard Scurrier being 18 Years of Age, was born at Kingston upon Thames , had Christian Education, and for some time follow'd the Trade of a Blacksmith , which was his Father's Business; but being of a vicious disposition, weary of a Set and constant Employment, and not complying with the Advice of his Father, he left Kingston and came to London , where for a long time he drove a Hackney Coach; which was the first occasion of all the misfortunes which befell him; for (said he) many of the Hackney-Coachmen are the worst Men upon Earth, and from them it was, that he first learn'd all manner of wickedness and debauchery afterwards betaking himself to a loose way of living, he wholly apply'd himself to picking and stealing, till at length he was committed and convicted of a petty Felony; and before any Corporal punishment was inflicted, he (with several others, some little time ago) made his Escape out of Newgate : Being at freedom, he apply'd himself to his former wicked trade of Life. He confess'd himself to have made advancements in wickedness inferiour to few Men of his Years; namely, in Whoring drinking, swearing, stealing, &c. He wept bitterly and lamented over his misspent Time, especially that Providenee had cut him off in his Youth, before he had arriv'd at the Years of a Man, and that because of his extraordinary impieties, having cast off all fear of God or regard to Man. I comforted him with reflections upon the infinite love of God, how he takes compassion upon the miserable and those that are out of the Way; &c. Upon which he seem'd more compos'd and better satisfy'd. He confess'd the Justice of his Sentence; and declar'd that he dy'd in the Communion of the Church of England, of which he was an unworthy Member; that he forgave all injuries which had been done to him any manner of way, as he expected forgiveness at the Hands of a good and gracious God; that he believ'd he should be saved only through the merits of Jesus Christ, and that he was in peace with all Mankind. The Evening before the Execution, I ask'd John Hamp again, if he was concern'd in beating unmercifully and robbing the Woman? He answer'd, that upon the words of a dying Man who was to answer in a few hours to his great Judge, he knew nothing of it; that he never committed any Robberies; but he acknowledg'd, that he had been a lewd liver, in spending the Money he gain'd foolishly and wickedly: He added, that the occasion of his meeting with Bird that Night (upon which they were apprehended) was, The Woman, who past for Bird's Wife, or rather Whore, encountering him accidentally, she invited him to her Mother's House; he went along with her, and being very Drunk when he came into the House, he immediately fell into a deep Sleep, out of which he did not awake, till they came and carried Bird and him away for being in a disorderly House, and that afterwards the Witnesses fix'd the Robbery and cruel treatment of the Woman upon them: Before this time, he said, that he never saw Bird. The same Evening, I went to the Hold to see Bird, who was in a most miserable and sick Condition; I pray'd for him, and exhorted him to repent of his Sins, and make an ingenuous Confession. He persisted also in denying the Fact of which he was Convicted, or that he knew any thing of them who were thrown into Tower-Ditch or of a Robbery committed in Burr street. When I told him of his wicked Life, and was exhorting him accordingly, he spoke like to one Craz'd, and in a high Fever; so that did not think him fit for any farther Conference. At the place of Execution.] All the Prisoners adher'd to their former Confessions, and said that they had n thing more to add. Ham and Bird to their last Moment deny'd their knowing any thing about the unmerciful beating and robbing the poor Woman near Rag. Fair. The rest of 'em acknowledg'd the Facts for which they Suffer'd. Mr. Austin declar'd again he never was concern'd in any Robbery but this which he now Suffer'd for. Bird appear'd to be either Discontented, or Craz'd. All of them seem'd to be very Devout and Serious, breathing out their last in Praises and Prayers to Almighty God for the Pardon of all their Sins through the Merits of Jesus Christ. This is the real Account given by me JAMES GUTHRY , Minister at Newgate . London ; Printed by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Black-Fryers .

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THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, and Dying Words, OF THE MALEFACTORS Who were Executed at TYBURN, ON FRIDAY the 5th of OCTOBER, 1744. BEING THE Third EXECUTION in the MAYORALTY OF THE Right Honble. Sir Robert Westley , Knt. LORD-MAYOR of the CITY of LONDON. Number III. For the said YEAR. LONDON: Printed and Sold by JOHN APPLEBEE , in Bolt-Court, near the Leg-Tavern, Fleet-street. M,DCC,XLIV. (Price SIX-PENCE.) THE ORDINARY of NEWGATE, His ACCOUNT of the Behaviour, Confession, &c. AT the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-delivery of Newgate, held (before the Rt. Hon. Sir ROBERT WESTLEY , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London; the Rt. Hon. the Lord Chief Justice WILLES; the Rt. Hon. the Lord Chief Baron PARKER; Mr. Justice WRIGHT; the Hon. Sir SIMON URLIN , Knt. Recorder of the City of London; and Others his Majesty's Justices for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 28th, 29th, and 30th of June, and Monday the 2d of July, 1744, in the Eighteenth Year of His Majesty's Reign. Three Men, viz. William Cox , James Gulliland , and William Quaranton; and one Woman, viz. Sarah Cox , were by the Jury found guilty of capital Crimes, and condemned to die. AS also, At the King's Commission of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal-delivery of Newgate, held, (before the Right Hon. Sir ROBERT WESTLEY , Knt. Lord Mayor of the City of London; the Rt. Hon. the Lord Chief Justice WILLES; the Hon. Mr. Justice DENNISON; and the Hon. Sir SIMON URLIN , Knt. Recorder of the City of London; and Justices of Goal-delivery of Newgate, for the said City and County of Middlesex) at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th of September, in the 18th Year of His Majesty's Reign. Seven Persons, viz. Luke Ryley , John Mackavoy , John Pierson , Joseph Fitzwalter (two Boys, one 15, the other 13 Years of Age) Tho. Bonney , Thomas Wright , and William Lawrence , were, by the Jury, convicted of capital Crimes, and received Sentence of Death. While they lay under Sentence of Death, they had the Difference of Good and Evil set before them in a distinct clear Light; they were told, that the Ever-living God, from whose all-seeing Eye nothing can be hid, Rewards or Punishes each one according to his Desert. That, To the just and upright Man He will give Eternal Life: But, To the wicked disobedient Man Eternal Misery. They were desired to think Seriously on their approaching End, and to resolve to repent fervently of their former Sins, that they might at the last Day, be among the Number of those to whom our blessed Lord and Saviour shall Say, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom, &c. They were pressingly urged not to lose those few precious Moments they had left, but incessantly to cry up to God for Forgiveness. THURSDAY, September 27th, Report was made to His Majesty in Council, of the twelve Malefactors lying under Sentence of Death in the Cells of Newgate, when James Gulliland , for forging of a Seaman's Will, received His Majesty's most gracious Pardon. William Lawrence for stealing a Lamb, by Stratford: Joseph Fitzwalter , John Pierson , two young Boys, for a Street-Robbery, transported for 14 Years. The other six, viz. Luke Riley , John Mackavoy , Thomas Bonney , Thomas Wright , William Cox , and Sarah Cox , were ordered for Execution. Mistress Rochead being found with quick Child, and James Hall , for High-Treason, in Fighting against his King and Country by Sea, remain for future Judgment. 1. John Mackavoy was indicted for assaulting Mr. Alderman Heathcote's Coachman, on the King's Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Watch, Value three Pounds, the Property of Thomas Cox , and 2 s. 6 d. in Money: He was also indicted and tried on two more Robberies, and found Guilty. John Mackavoy , about 20 Years of Age, was born near Dublin , of honest Parents, who gave him good Education, kept him at School to learn Reading, Writing and Accounts; they also had him instructed in the Latin Tongue, and brought him up in the Faith of the Church of Rome: He never serv'd any Apprenticeship, but learn'd somewhat of the Art of Leather-Breeches making , at which he sometimes work'd when in Ireland; but being obliged to fly that Country for some Misdemeanor, which he would never divulge, not even to his Companions, he came over to England, associating himself with the two Askins and Riley, his Fellow-Sufferer: they committed a great Number of Robberies together. Mackavoy behaved pretty well under his Circumstances, and at first came to Chappel, and join'd in the Devotion, and seem'd to be a Member of the Church of England; but afterwards a Romish Priest coming to him, he profest himself of their Faith. When the Dead-Warrant came down, and he found himself included therein, and knew he was so soon to die, he began to be much concern'd and affected, and sometimes was seen to shed Tears: he did not seem to know much of Religion of any Sort, but died in the Communion of the Church of Rome. 2. Luke Ryley , was indicted with John Mackavoy , for assaulting William Hall , on the King's Highway, putting him in Fear, &c. and taking from him a Barragon Coat, Value 7 s. a Hat, Value 2 s. a Perriwig, Value 5 s. a Bone Perfume Box, Value 1 d. a Knife, Value 6 d. a Handkerchief, Value 6 d. and 15 Shillings in Money. He was a second Time indicted, with John Mackavoy , for assaulting Joseph Hazard , in a certain Field, or Place near the King's Highway, putting him in Fear, &c. and taking from him a Fustian Frock, with 12 Silver Buttons, Value 20 s. a Watch, Value 40 s. and 3 s. in Money, on both which Indictments he was found Guilty, and received Sentence of Death. Luke Ryley , about 24 Years of Age, was born within a few Miles of Dublin , of honest, reputable Parents, his Father being a wealthy Grasier and Farmer, who gave him a liberal Education, put him to School to one of the most eminent Masters in Dublin, of whom he learned Latin, Greek, &c. A few Years ago he set up for himself in his Father's Business of Farming and Grasing , and married a Wife, with whom 'tis said, he had 800 l. He was intimately acquainted in Ireland with Christopher Askins , (one of the Persons that robb'd Alderman Heathcote) and being obliged to fly that Kingdom, as well as his Companion Mackavoy, for some Crime which he likewise kept to himself, he came over to England, and meeting with his old Acquaintance Christopher, he associated with him, and was concerned in many Robberies. He was not concern'd in robbing the Alderman, but that Affair making a good deal of Noise, he as well as his Companions were determin'd to go to Ireland, and to that Intent Mackavoy enquired at Blossoms-Inn in Lawrence Lane , how he might send a Box down to Chester; being told the Chester Waggon was gone out, but the Liverpool was not, he left the Box directed for himself, at the Nag's-Head in Liverpool , till call'd for. Patrick Askine after that turning Evidence, and Mackavoy and Ryley being both taken, the Box was produc'd, in which was several Watches, as well as Apparel of different Sorts, some of which have been since restored to their right Owners. RYLEY always went genteely dressed, being a personable Man, and kept a Footman. HE behav'd decently in Chapel, and at first joined in the Worship, but afterwards a Priest coming to him, he owned himself of that Persuasion, declared himself penitent, and died in the Communion of the Church of Rome. 3. THOMAS Wright , of St. Mary le Bone , was indicted for assaulting Letitia Pennington in a certain Field, or open Place, near the King's Highway, putting her in Fear, and taking from her a Cloth Cloak, Value 10 s. a Shift, Value 1 s. and a Pair of Cotton Gloves, Value Two-pence, the Good of Tho. Goring, Sept. 10, and was found Guilty. THOMAS Wright was about 17 Years of Age, born in Black Fryars , was put to Nurse at three Quarters old to the Wife of one Wright, a Carman, liv'd with 'em as their own Child, call'd 'em Father and Mother, and went by their Name, and was put to School by 'em to Mr. Haydon in Scollop-Court , were he went four or five Years, and made a pretty good Proficiency in his Learning. He said he was once shewn his real Mother, whose Name he thinks was Morrice; his Father he was told was a Soldier. When he grew a little up, his Foster Parents put him to Mr. Clendon, a Distiller in Bishopsgate street, as an Errand Boy, with whom he liv'd about three Years, till his Master died, and he behaved very well. He afterwards liv'd with Mr. Penny, a Printer, were he likewise behav'd well; from thence he went to Mr. Cooke, a Pamphlet Shop at the Royal Exchange, with whom he liv'd about a Year and an half; and the last Place he liv'd at was Mr. Larrat's, a Distiller in Black-Fryars . Being discharged from thence, and going Home to his Foster Father, he bid him go about his Business, and would not take him in; he never went to any other Place after, but work'd with the Carmen in Black-Fryars , backing Coals, got acquainted there with several idle Boys, and went picking of Pockets, and doing other disorderly Acts, which he did not care much to own. HE, and 2 other Boys like himself, going out in the Fields, under Pretence of gathering Mushroons, though in Fact, to attack any Person they imagined they could rob, met near Kilburn, with the Prosecutrix, and her Niece; they held a Pistol to the Prosecutrix Right Breast, and demanded what she had got, and took from her the Things mentioned in the Indictment: A Gentleman on Horseback coming by just after, she told him, she had been robb'd by two or three Boys, and shew'd him which Way they ran, the Gentleman pursued, and took the Prisoner, who was carried before a Justice of Peace, and committed to Newgate. HE endeavoured to evade the Truth, saying, he had no Pistol, and that he was not the Person who took the Things: But being told, 'twas no Extenuation of his Crime, the robbing with or without a Pistol, or whether he was the Person who took them, or not, his being in the Company aiding and abetting was the same thing, and made him equally criminal, which at length he began to apprehend was just, and submitted himself, behav'd quietly and decently, (except the Time he was once reproved for laughing in Chapel) was very attentive to the Prayers, and said, he believ'd in Christ our only Saviour, repented, and hop'd to obtain Forgiveness for his Sins, and died in Peace with all Men. 4. Thomas Bonney , of the Hamlet of Bethnal-Green , was indicted for assaulting Mary Sewell , in a certain Field, or open Place, near the King's Highway, putting her in Fear, and taking from her 15 d. in Money, the Property of Richard Sewell , July 5. THOMAS Bonney , near 21 Years of Age, was born in Whitechapel , his Father and Mother both now living; they being poor, could not afford to put their Son to School, so that he could neither Write nor Read. When he grew up, his Father being a Weaver , taught him how to be useful to him in his Trade, and he work'd about three Years with him, and then set up for himself, and earn'd generally about 10 or 12 s. a Week. At a Time, when Business was a little dull, he enter'd himself on Board the Lyon Man of War, and was at Spithead , in that Ship, at the Time the Victory ran soul of her; when the Expedition was at an End, he came Home, and work'd again at his Trade, and about a Year and a half ago, he married one Elizabeth Elliot , by whom he has a Son a Quarter old. WHEN his Wife lay in, he happened to be entirely out of Work, and had not a Penny to help himself with, and she in a poor languishing weak Condition: The Devil (he says) put it into his Head to go out to rob; accordingly, without saying a Word to any one, he went out by himself towards Mile-End, about 3 o'Clock in the Afternoon, had nothing with him but a Stick, except a little Knife, which he had in his Pocket; at Mile-End, he met an Earthenware Women, he bid her Stand, and give him her Money; he took from her five Shillings and Six-pence in Money, and two Gold Rings. ABOUT a Week after, he went out again towards Hackney, and meeting two Women in the Fields, he said, Stand, and give me what you have, one of 'em had no Money, but from the other he took a Gold Ring and 8 d. After he had taken these Things, one of the Women began to give him Advice, and she wish'd he had better Thoughts in his Head, for this Way would in the End, bring him to Misery and Shame; he thank'd her, but told her he could not help it, 'twas Necessity oblig'd him, and they parted. ANOTHER Time, by Temple Mills , two young Women coming along a Corn Field, ask'd him the Way to some Place, he told them they were going Right; but before they went any farther, they must give him what they had got; they gave him Six-pence and a large Silver Ring, which Ring he afterwards gave to a young Woman of his Acquaintance. HIS next Robbery was on three Women at Hackney, from whom he took 10 d. and return'd it to them again. ANOTHER Robbery he committed, was on a Woman at Mile-End , with a Child in her Arms, from whom he took 11s. And his last Robbery was, that for which he died; being on two young Women, by Hackney , from one he took 15 d. the other Six-pence Half-penny: on their crying out Stop Thief, he was taken and deservedly condemned. WHILE under Sentence of Death, he behaved as well as his dull Capacity would let him; for not being brought up to any Learning whatsoever, he was grosly ignorant of all Religion; he nevertheless attended constantly at Chapel, and was instructed, as well as the Shortness of Time would permit. He profess'd a true Faith in Christ, a sincere Repentance for his Sins, and died in Peace with all the World. 5. William Cox , and Sarah Cox , of St. Giles's Cripplegate , were indicted for assaulting William Cater , on the King's Highway, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Handkercheif, Value 12 d. and six Shillings in Money, the Property of the said William Cater , May 27. William Cox , about 20 Years of Age, was born in St. Luke's Parish, of honest Parents, who got him admitted into a Charity-School, from whence, when of Age, he was put Apprentice to a Hog-Butcher , whom he served faithfully, and honestly, and work'd with him after he was out of his Time: He denied his having any Intent to commit this Robbery; and that the Handkerchief was taken off the Prosecutor's Neck in Jest; he was told, 'twas very ill Jesting in such Affairs, which prov'd too true, to his Sorrow. He was a very young Man, affirm'd he never committed any other Robberies, came constantly to Chapel, behav'd pretty well, believ'd in Christ, repented of his Sins, and forgave all Men as he expected Forgiveness from God. 6. Sarah Cox , condemned for the above Robbery with William Cox , her Brother-in-Law, about 22 Years of Age, born of honest Parents in New Street, Shoe-Lane , was brought up at St. Brides Charity-School, from whence she was put to a Button-maker , and afterwards liv'd in Newgate Street , where she behav'd well; but getting acquainted with some wicked People, she launched out into ill Courses, and turn'd Street-Walker, married one William Cox , a Person who work'd with the Hog butchers, as is supposed for a Screen for her Wickednesses. She behav'd but very indifferently all the Time of her Confinement, chusing rather to be down at the Grate, conversing with her Companions, than come to Chapel, and did not seem so penitent as could be wish'd; however she declared, she forgave, as she expected forgiveness, and died in Peace with all Men. At the Place of EXECUTION. THE Morning they died, four of them came up to Chapel, seem'd very devout at Prayers. Luke Ryley and John Mackavoy would not come up, but chose to pray by themselves as they were of the Church of Rome. AFTER having their Feters knock'd off, they were about 8 in the Morning carried from Newgate in two Carts, guarded by the Sheriffs Officers with their new broad Swords, in the first Cart, were Luke Ryley and John Mackavoy , who were Handcuffed together, and Thomas Bonney . In the second Cart, were William Cox , Sarah Cox , and Thomas Wright ; at Holborn-Bars they were met by a large Party of the Foot-Guards, and Constables, who escorted them to the Place of Execution. WHEN they arriv'd at Tyburn, they all seem'd much concern'd, were serious in Prayer and Sing ing the Psalm. Thomas Wright acknowledg'd his Crime. Wm. Cox said he did not commit the Robbery for which he died, but own'd his being present, abetting his Sister-in-Law. Sarah Cox own'd the taking the Handkerchief, but alledg'd she did it in Jest. Thomas Bonney confest the Robbery he died for, and own'd his committing several others. Ryley and Mackavoy confest nothing. They all went off the Stage, crying out, God have Mercy upon us! and Lord Jesus receive our Spirits! This is all the Account given by me, JAMES GUTHRIE , Ordinary of Newgate. APPENDIX. A full Account of all the Robberies committed by Christophér Askine , Patrick Askine , Luke Riley , and John Mackavoy ; to the Time of their being apprehended; taken from the Mouth of Patrick Askine, who was admitted an Evidence against Luke Riley and John Mackavoy : Christopher Askine having made his Escape. WHENEVER a Scene of Villany, like this, has been carried on to so great a Length, a Relation thereof, cannot surely, but be acceptable to the Public. It is but very seldom that we meet with an Accomplice in such Rogueries, willing to give a true Account: But, in the following Sheets, we dare venture to assert, the Reader (however monstrous their Actions may appear) will certainly find a genuine Relations of Facts only: and we are the more Confident therein, because the Evidence, from whose Mouth it was taken, throughout the whole Narative never varied, but related it with such an air of Veracity! with such Perspicuity! and in such Chronological Order, that Fiction could never support. When Patrick the Evidence came over from Dublin , (where he was born) he says he had no Thoughts of turning Robber, but work'd very honestly, and industriously at his Business as a Dyer, he work'd Journeywork with Mr. W. Gi - d - n in White-Lyon Yard, Spittlefields , 'till his Companion Christopher, who was born in the same Parish, viz. Loughbyrn , in the County of Kildare , about nine Miles from Dublin , and who was his Schoolfellow, came over to him. When Christopher first came to England , his Care was to find out his Companion and School-fellow Patrick; which after some Enquiry he did, and told him, he was oblig'd to fly to England, but on what Account he would never tell him, which he was much surprized at, as they were so intimate; however, he had left his Service, which was that of Land Bailiff to the Earl of Kildare, and left, as he said, upwards of 180 Pounds in the Hands of his Brother. THEY renewed their former Intimacy, and drank frequently together, without any thing extraordinary happening. At length, Christopher's little Money being just gone, and being bred up to no Trade, he proposed to Patrick to go a Robbing, which Patrick absolutely refused, for six Weeks together, and endeavoured to persuade him to the Contrary too. AT length, an unlucky Incident made him too soon clash with his Companion's Proposal, the Case was thus; about six Months ago, there was an Order of King and Council, to suppress all Papists, on the Apprehension of a Plot then contriving; in Consequence of this Order, the Church-Wardens, and Overseers of each Parish, went from House to House to enquire strictly for all Papists, who were obliged by the above Proclamation, to depart from London, after such a Day, and as Patrick was a Roman Catholick, his Master and Mistress were obliged to discharge him, and he went immediately to seek out his Friend Christopher , whom he found at an Alehouse in Covent-Garden ; he continued with him all that Day, and they lay together that Night, and he was with him all next Day, being Saturday, the latter End of March last, they drank themselves to some Pitch, and about seven or eight in the Evening turn'd out, for the first Time. THEY met a Gentleman about 8 at Night in Hackney-Fields , coming towards London , whom they attempted to knock down; the Gentleman made Resistance for some Time, and struck at 'em with his Cane; but at last they overpowered him, and took from him his Silver Watch (which they pawn'd in Golden Lane for a Guinea and a Half) they likewise took his Hat and Wig, and some Money; part of which, 'tis supposed, Christopher sunk, for Patrick saw only some Half-pence. They did nothing more that Night, but went and lay together, at Patrick's Lodgings in Spittle-Fields . * The next Day being Sunday, they staid at home on account of its Raining: and now they commenced Thieves in earnest, and were resolved to stand by, and support each other, and began to look upon it to be as much a Profession, or Trade, as if they had been brought up in it from their Childhood, and were determined to be very industrious; accordingly, they turn'd out, several Nights that Week, towards White chapel , Stepney-Fields , and thereabout, but met with no Success; 'till the Saturday Night following. THEY met two Gentlemen behind White-Chapel Mount, one of whom had a Pistol, which he flash'd at 'em, but it did not go off, on which they immediately knock'd him down, and robb'd him of his Silver Watch (which they afterwards sold for three Guineas) and his Hat; the other Gentleman most stoutly ran away, crying out, Thieves! Thieves! A few Nights after, they attempted to rob three Gentlemen in Chelsea Fields , but were disappointed; for one of the Gentlemen drawing his Sword, stood on his Defence, and swore he would not be robb'd; Patrick was knock'd down, and another Gentlemen who had a Pistol, presented, and it luckily miss'd fire, for if it had gone off, in the Position they stood, it would certainly have shot the Gentleman's Friend. Christopher being very much disheartned at the Resistance the Gentleman made, ran away; Patrick followed him, and the Gentlemen were not robb'd; in the Scuffle, one of the Gentlemen lost his Hat, which Patrick pick'd up, and flung over a Wall; they made no other Attempt that Night, but went Home to Patrick's Lodgings in Spittle-Fields , and early next Morning took away their Box and Trunk, shifted their Quarters, being in Debt there, and went to a new Lodging in Covent Garden . THE next Robbery they committed, was upon a Carpenter belonging to Chelsea, whom they met going home, about nine o'Clock at Night; 'twas very dark, they could but just perceive him coming along; they made up to him, and demanded his Money, and Watch; which he not readily giving, saying he was only a poor Carpenter; they knock'd him down with a Stick; and he tumbled into a Ditch; they took from him a Watch, with an enamel'd Dial plate, (which they afterwards pawn'd in Wild-Street) and about Half a Crown in Money, and his Hat and Wig. 'TIS very remarkable, that a Gentleman's Servant, one Saunders, was the very next Day taken up for this Robbery, carried before a Justice of Peace, sworn positively too by the Prosecutor, sent to Newgate, and was try'd at the Old Bailey and escap'd by dint of good Character: In justice thereof to the poor Man, as well as a Caution to every body, not to be too sure, in Cases of Life and Death! We shall here give a short Abstract of the Trial. ” The Prosecutor swore, That as he was going from London to Chelsea , about 9 o'Clock, “ he met the Prisoner, and another Person who “ bid him good Night: and that he immediately “ received a hard Blow from the Prisoner cross “ his Temples, with a Bludgeon; that afterwards “ there was a second come up, who gave him “ some cuts on his Cane with a Hanger, “ and knock'd him down in a Ditch; that the “ Prisoner jump'd upon him, and demanded his “ Money, and said D - n your Blood! your “ Watch, for I know you always carry a Watch, “ which he took from him; the Prosecutor likewise swore, that he threatned to blow his “ Brains out, but was prevented by the other “ Person: He further said, that he knew him “ as well as he did his own Brother, by his “ Voice, Body and Face. Another Person, on “ the Trial swore, that being called out, and “ told there was a Man almost killed in the “ Fields, he went and met the Prisoner, who “ struck at him; that he cry'd out Stop Thief! “ and the Prisoner was taken. Another Person “ swore, that as soon as the Prosecutor came into the Passage, he said, the Man who robb'd * Patrick, his Wife, and Companion, all three laid together; for Patrick had married a young Creature of about seventeen Years of Age, just before he left Dublin , and brought her to England with him: She sometime after this, was brought to bed, and he sent her and her Child back to her Friends. “ him was in the House, he knew him by his “ Voice, and that when he came into the Room “ where he was, he called him by his Name, “ and said, How could you serve me so, when I “ have given you many a Meal's Meat. The “ Prisoner in his Defence denied the Fact, and “ called several Persons to his Character, who “ all gave him a very good one, and he likewise “ prov'd where he was till near Ten o'Clock “ that Night, (the Robbery being committed at “ Nine) and he was acquitted.” The Whole therefore that we would infer from hence, is, that we would advise all Persons to be extremely cautious how they swear to the Identity of a Person in the Case of Life and Death; what Recompence, what Retaliation can be made, when a Man is no more? And what Remorse, what Stings must be on that Man's Conscience? when the Truth appears, that by his Means an innocent Life is taken away. Nor is this all, for tho' in the present Case, the innocent unhappy Man preserved his Life, yet his Character must severely have suffered; for true it is, tho' sorry we are to say it, that the Generality of the World are more fond of Censure, than of Praise. On the other Hand, we would not be understood to mean, that Rogues should escape their just Deserts; no, on the contrary, let every one exert himself, let every Man lend an helping Hand, and we should soon see an End put to those audacious, impudent, villainous Attempts, that are every Night made in this City and Suburbs. BUT this is a Digression, for which we ask the Reader's Pardon, and shall proceed in our Narrative. AFTER they had committed this Robbery, they did nothing else that Night, but went Home to their Lodging in Covent Garden . SOMETIME after, they robbed a Man in Hackney Fields of some Silver, his Hat and Wig, his Shoe Buckles and Knee Buckles, which they took to be Silver, but they proved to be only Metal. BEING out another Evening waiting for their Prey, they met two Gentlemen coming from Ranelagh-Gardens ; they directly accosted them in the usual Terms of G - d d - n you, stand and deliver! and the Gentlemen drew their Swords; Patrick immediately makes up to one, and struck at him with his Hanger; the Gentleman let drop his Sword, and cry'd out, By Jesus! young Man, you have cut me. The other Gentleman was in the mean Time scuffling with Christopher, but the Rogues soon overpower'd them, and took from one of them a Watch, some Silver, and his Sword; and from the other, a Watch with a Triangle Chrystal Seal, set in Gold, a Guinea, and his Sword: Finding by their Tongues that they were Irish Gentlemen, they were sorry they attack'd them; but as they had begun, they must go thro', tho' it saved one of the Gentlemen his Gold Lac'd Waistcoat, which they would certainly have taken, had they not been their Countrymen. The Gentlemen begged very hard for their Swords, one of which, a Mourning Sword, Patrick returned, but his Companion Christopher would not return the other, nor the Seal, which the Gentlemen likewise begged for. N. B. The Gentlemen have been with the Evidence in New-Prison, who told them where all their Things were pawn'd, which they have since got again. A few Nights afterwards, being again out on the Patrole, they met in Hackney Fields a Gentleman and two Women; they made them all stand whilst they rifled them: From the Gentleman they took a Silver Watch, with an Enamelled Dial Plate, made at Paris, two Gold Rings, one with a Stone in it, the other plain, a Thirty-six Shilling Piece, two Moidores, a Guinea, and a Foreign Piece of Gold, (which they sold for eleven Shillings to a Goldsmith in Covent Garden ) a Fustian Frock with Silver Buttons, a White Dimity Waistcoat, his Hat, his Wig, and a Set of Silver Buckles, viz. Shoe, Knee, and Stock Buckles. After they had pretty undressed the Gentleman, they took about Three Shillings and Sixpence from the two Women, and left them to get home as well as they could. N Tottenham Court Road , another Night, they met a Man, and bid him Stand and deliver. The Man beginning to expostulate with them, telling them he was only a poor Carpenter, who had been at Work at Hampstead , they made no Bones, but down they knock'd him, and ook from him some Silver, a Coat, a Waistcoat, his Hat and Wig, and Silver Stock Buckle? they afterwards found the Wig bloody, from whence they concluded that the Blow had hurt him. They one Night overtook two Men in Frog-Lane , with whom they walk'd and chatted for some Time: Patrick was several Times going to attack them, but was prevented by Christopher, who was fearful of their having a Pistol, at last he drew his Hanger, and made at one of them, who immediately warded off the Blow with his Stick, and at the same Instant laid it tightly upon Patrick's Head, fetched him down, and beat his Hanger out of his Hand: Patrick attempting to rise, the Man repeated his Blows, and knocked him down again, and so he served him five several Times, till at last he grappled up his Hanger, and by a sudden Spring, jump'd upon his Legs, and furiously attacked the Man, and with his Hanger cut him in several Places; at last the Man begged him to spare his Life, and take what he had. All this Time Christopher and the other Man were not idle Spectators, but were thumping each other to some Tune; sometimes up, sometimes down; however, Patrick and his Companion were at length Conquerors, and when they had overpowered them, they took from them a Bag, in which was two Pair of Stays, a Child's Pair and a Woman's Pair, some Money, their Hats and their Wigs. One of them begg'd for Sixpence, on which Patrick told him he had dropped two or three on the Ground, he might look for them and be d - n'd, and so parted, the Men towards Islington , and they towards London . ONE Sunday Night in July last, about nine or ten o'Clock, they met two Gentlemen in the Fields behind Montague House , they ordered 'em to stand, and deliver their Watches and Money. They told 'em they had no Watches, but gave them their Money; they then ordered them to strip, which they did, and gave them their Coats and Waistcoats, their Hats and Wigs, Stocks and Stock Buckles, wished them a good Night, and better Success. N. B. These Gentlemen have since recovered their Things, by the Information of the Evidence. ANOTHER Sunday Night the stopped a Man and Woman in Stepney Fields ; Patrick attacked the Man with his Hanger, and notwithstanding the Man had only a Stick, he fought gallantly, knocked Patrick down several Times, and had by much the best of it, so that the Robbers were glad to sheer off, and the Man escaped being robb'd. Christopher, while Patrick was engaging the Man, cowardly knock'd down the Woman, beat and abused her very much, for which Patrick severely reprimanded him. BEHIND Whitechapel-Mount one Night, there had like to have been a Scene of Rob-Thief, for a Fellow came briskly up to our two Robbers, saying, G - d d - n your Bloods, your Watches and Money, this Instant, or I'll blow your Brains out; but they soon convinced him of his Mistake, their Business not being to deliver, but to take, for they immediately knocked him down, and ordered him to deliver; but the Fellow got up, ran away, and made a most terrible Outcry of Thieves! Thieves! it alarm'd Christopher so much, that he hid himself in the Fields all Night, but Patrick went Home. SOMETIME after this they robbed a Drawer in the Five-Fields, coming from Chelsea , of his Hat and Wig, and some Money. ABOUT the Beginning of July last, they met an old Gentleman in Chelsea Fields , who seemed to be in Liquor, they gave him the Word of Command to stand and deliver; but he refused, and made a Blow at Patrick, and broke his Stick, on which Christopher gave him a severe Stroke, and knocked him down. [It seems the poor Gentleman feels the Effects of that Blow to this Day.] They took from him about four or five Shillings in Money, a Hat and Wig, his Silver Shoe, Knee, and Stock Buckles, and his Pocket Book, in which there were several Notes and Bills, all of which (as they did not know the Use or Value of them) they burnt. Christopher would likewise have taken his Coat, but Patrick prevented him; the old Gentleman begged for his Hat, or his Handkerchief, to put over his Head, but they would give him neither; he then got from them, and ran, and made a great Noise of Thieves! Thieves! and they made off. IN the same Fields, some few Nights after, they met two Gentlemen belonging to the Duke of Grafton, with whom they had a very smart Engagement; for on their presenting a Pistol to each of them, bidding them Stand and deliver, they very fairly knock'd 'em both down; they rose again, and Christopher was knock'd down a second Time; they then presented their Pistols, determining to shoot, but missed Fire; at length Patrick's Pistol went off, close by the Gentleman's Ear, which surpriz'd him, and at the same Instant he knock'd him down with the Butt End thereof, and the Gentleman bled very much, and gave him his Money. Christopher was during this Time engaging with the other Gentleman, who had ran some little Distance, where Christopher followed him, knock'd him down into a Ditch, beat him when he was there, and took from him a Tortoiseshell Watch and a Cane, and left him. By this Time Patrick had done with his Man, and was looking about for his Hat and Wig, which had fallen off in the Scuffle, and Christopher came up to him, and they were going off, when they heard a Noise behind them; turning about to see what it was, they found that the Gentleman whom Christopher had left in the Ditch, had got up to his Companion, and taking him for one of the Robbers, seized him, and was laying on with his Fists most violently, till on his roaring out, his Friend discovered his Mistake, and most heartily asked his Pardon. This occasioned our two Rogues a hearty Laugh, and they made off. ANOTHER Evening they met a Man whom they supposed to be a Taylor, in Hackney Fields , to whom they gave the usual Salutation, and took from him his Watch, about Five Pounds Two Shillings in Money, his Silver, Shoe, and Knee Buckles, his Hat, his Wig, his Neckcloth, and his Thimble. THEY stopped a Gentleman one Night coming from Pancras , intending to rob him, but he made a Blow at 'em, and ran for it, dropped his Hat, which they staying to pick up, he got the Heels of 'em, and escaped being robbed; the Hat Christopher now wears. ANOTHER Night, they met a Gentleman in Hackney Fields , from whom they took some Money, his Coat, and a Pocket Book, wherein were some Papers, which they burnt; the Coat they pawned in Short's-Gardens for Ten Shillings and Sixpence, which the Gentleman has since had again. THUS far have we given a faithful Account of the Robberies committed by Christopher and Patrick Askine , by themselves; we shall now proceed to lay before our Readers the Manner of their Acquaintance, and engaging with Mackavoy and Ryley, and shall give a genuine Account of all their surprizing Robberies, to the Time of their being taken. CHRISTOPHER and Patrick at this Time lodg'd in Queen's-Court, in Queen-street by Drury-Lane , where a Kinsman's of Mackavoy's lodg'd at the same Time; Mackavoy coming frequently to see his Kinsman, observed Christopher and Patrick Askine, and enquired of his Kinsman, what and who they were? He inform'd him, that to the best of his Knowledge they liv'd by Robbing, for he could see no other visible Way they had, and they were generally flush of Cole. JOHN Mackavoy was born in the County of Loughbyrn in Ireland , and bred up a Breeches-Maker ; but on some Misdemeanor ['tis said indeed for robbing his own Father] he was sent to Goal, from whence he found Means to make his Escape, and came to England . After being here sometime, he enter'd himself on board a Privateer; but being of a robust, tempestuous Spirit, he kick'd up a Mutiny among the Crew, and the Captain discharged him: He came to London, was often with his Kinsman as above, and wanted much to join with Patrick and Christopher, but had no Opportunity to break it to 'em as they soon after shifted their Lodgings, so that he was forc'd to go to work; accordingly he worked with a Breeches-Maker at Hampstead for some Time; but still uneasy in his Mind, he was determined to come to London, and find 'em out, which at length he did: They drank together, and he gave several broad Hints what he would be at, but they would neither of 'em seem to understand him; resolute as he was, he knew not how to behave, seeing them so shy: He was resolved then to found them separately, and after they had drank up their Liquor, and were going along the Street, he says to Patrick, If I had but a Friend or two, I had a fine Opportunity to get a Hundred Pounds last Night. Ay, says Patrick, how so? Why by stopping a Coach, wherein there was only an elderly Gentleman who lived at Hampstead, and he had only two Servants with him, an old Coachman, and an old Footman. Patrick still would not understand him, but exclaimed much against him, and said 'twas a dangerous and a wicked Way of getting Money. Mackavoy finding he could make nothing of him, was resolved to try his Partner Christopher, with whom he had better Success, for he was not long before he consented to take him in, and they both together applied to Patrick, who seemed, and was indeed very angry with Christopher for taking any body else in; when they had agreed to stand by and support each other by themselves, but now, since he had laid himself open to Mackavoy, 'twas too late to go back, and he gave his Consent, tho' with Reluctance, and they went out all three together that Night, and several Nights after, but met with no Success. BUT the Saturday Night following, in Stepney Fields , by the Turnstile near Whitechapel-Mount , they stopped four Gentlemen, and demanded their Watches and Money; accordingly three of 'em delivered. From them they took a Silver Watch, a Tortoiseshell Watch, two Mourning Rings, and some Money. The fourth ran away. GOING a little farther, after they had robbed the above Gentlemen, they met a Man, to whom they gave the usual Salutation, D - n you, stand and deliver! He said he was only a Journeyman Baker, and that he had not received his Wages: But they took some Money from him, his Hat and his Wig, and a Parcel of Leaden Pieces, which they threw away. The Man after he was robbed, went into an Ale-House at White-chapel , and told his Story, and immediately there was near a Hundred People gathered, who went all about the Fields to seek after them, but to no Purpose, for they were gone. THE next Night, being Sunday, about eight or nine, they stopped a One-Horse Chaise, in which was a single Gentleman, in Tottenham Court Road ; the Horse being a little mettlesome, and the Gentleman endeavouring to make him more so, in Hopes of escaping, they seized fast hold of the Reins, and had like to have run him into a Ditch, but they obliged him to come out, and took from him about four Shillings and Sixpence, a Neckcloth and a Snuff-Box. THE same Night, and near the same Place, they endeavoured to stop three Gentlemen on Horseback, two of whom rode away, and cry'd out loudly, Thieves! Thieves! Thieves! Mackavoy snapp'd his Pistol after them, but it missed Fire: They took about four or five Shillings from the other Gentleman, and went Home, and did no more that Night. THE Tuesday following they proposed going out again, but Mackavoy thinking Patrick was drunk, refused to go, and Christopher and Patrick went by themselves. In Islington Fields they met a Man and a Woman, the Man said he was a Porter; they took from him a Coat with Silver Buttons, his Hat and Wig, and his Stock with a Silver Clasp. Patrick had no Thoughts of taking his Coat, but Christopher says, D - n ye, ye Dog, you must take his Coat, for the Buttons are Silver. From the Woman they took a Scarlet Cloak, a Straw Hat, her Silver Shoe Buckles, and four Rings, three Plain, one with a Stone in it; one of the Rings being pretty hard to come off, Christopher put the Woman's Finger in his Mouth, and drew it off with his Teeth. ABOUT this Time it was, that Luke Ryley came into the Gang. Ryley (who was born in the County of Kavan , in Ireland , and was look'd upon to be a Man of Fortune, being a Gentleman Farmer, and had 800 l. with his Wife) was intimately acquainted with Christopher Askine , when he was Land Bailiff to the Earl of Kildare. Ryley being oblig'd to come to England, on Account, as some say, of his being out-law'd for carrying Fire-Arms, or as others say, for killing a Man, (which last appears most likely) met by mere Chance with his old Acquaintance Christopher; they were equally surprized at the Sight of each other: However, they drank together, renew'd their former Intimacy, and were as often in each other's Company as they possibly could, till Ryley understanding the Method of Christopher's living, expressed a great Desire to become a Sharer with him and Companions, and he accordingly introduced into the Company of Patrick Askine and Mackavoy, and they agreed for the future to rob together, and Ryley was to buy Fire-Arms for that Purpose. THE next Day, about 3 or 4 in the Afternoon, Christopher, Patrick, and Mackavoy, went out together, (Ryley not yet having bought his Fire-Arms, staid behind) they all three went to Hackney Marsh, intending to bath themselves in the River, 'till they thought it was time for the Gentry to be coming from Ruckholt House; finding the Water cold, they soon left it, and went to Temple-Mills, drank some Beer, and Drams, then came over the Bridge, walk'd up and down Hackney River 'till near dark, and then they thought 'twas Time to begin their Work; accordingly they disguis'd themselves, Mackavoy turn'd his Coat inside outwards, and they all three put on Woollen Caps, and Handkerchiefs, went to the Foot of the Bridge, to see if there was any Watch; found the Coast clear, came back, saw two Men, who suspecting what they were, ran away: They heard a Coach coming from Hackney, which prov'd to be Mr. Alderman Heathcote's; Patrick stept forward, to see if there was any Danger from Attendants, it being the first Coach they ever stopt; found there was none, then gave the Word ‡, and went up to the Coachman, and presenting his Pistol, said D - n you, Stop, or I'll blow your Brains out! and the Coachman stopt. Mackavoy went to the Coach Door, put in his Pistol, and demanded the Alderman's Money and Watch; the Alderman said, Take away your Pistol, and I'll give you what I have: and he gave him his Gold Watch, with a Gold Chain, and two Seals, set in Gold, two Guineas and a half, and some Silver, his Mourning Sword and Belt; they also made him come out of his Coach, and took his Hat, and his Stock and Stock-Buckle; the Alderman desired they would return his Stock and Buckle; but they refused, and Christopher would have taken his Coat and Tye Wig, but Patrick prevented him; at which, Christopher was afterwards very angry, because he design'd them for Ryley's wear, (to whom he gave the Alderman's Sword and Belt, being determined to equip him like a Gentleman.) AFTER Mackavoy had taken those Things from the Alderman, he went to the Coachman, and demanded his Watch, which the Coachman not being very ready to part with, the Alderman said, Coachman, if you have one, give it him, and I will satisfy you. Patrick seeing Mackavoy not proceed to take the Coachman's Money, he got up on the Coach Wheel, and took some Silver from him. Patrick then went to the Footman, and ordered him to come down, and deliver his Watch and Money; he said, he had no Watch, and not coming down as he was bid, Patrick gave him a Blow with his Hanger, and cut his Coat, and then jumped up, search'd his Breeches, found he had no Watch, and took from him some Silver. Patrick went a second Time up to the Alderman, and demanded his Rings, and his Watch; the Alderman said, he had before given his Watch to the other Gentleman, meaning Mackavoy, and upon his Honour, he had no Rings; they then made off. 'Tis observable, that all the while this Robbery was committing, which was about 9 o'Clock at Night, not a single Person came by. WE cannot help taking Notice here, that tho' these Rogues would stand by and support each other in robbing Mankind, yet they could not be honest to themselves, for they were as ready to cheat each his Companion, on any Occasion that offer'd, as they were to rob a Stranger, which plainly appears by Mackavoy's Behaviour, after they had robb'd the Alderman; for being got a little Distance, they began to compare Notes, it being a Moon-light Night, and see what they had got. Mackavoy produced the Cole, but intended to sink the Watch: Patrick (who had been told by the Alderman, that he gave Mackavoy his Watch) says, what did'nt ye take the Gentleman's Watch? Mackavoy protested No! and insisted on it strongly; on which very high Words arose, and Christopher and Patrick were preparing to force him to go back, and overtake the Alderman's Coach, in order to prove him a Villain to his Companions, which they look'd on to be a ‡ They had different Words between themselves, which were generally Irish; the Word Patrick now made use of, as near as it can be pronounced, was, Cornahasea, the meaning of which is, make 'em Stand. Crime of the first Magnitude, and he produced it, and Christopher snatch'd it out of his Hand. THEY went over the Marsh, cross'd the Fields, and came in at the upper End of Hackney , and saw a House on Fire, the Sign of the Coach and Horses. AS they went along Hackney Fields , towards London , they met several Persons going to the Fire: two of whom they robb'd, one was drest in Mourning, t'other in a Morning Gown; they took from 'em some Money, their Hats and Wigs, and Buckles; the Gentlemen talk'd to each other in French; and after they were robb'd, one of 'em begg'd for his Hat and Wig again, which being refus'd him, he call'd out Thieves! Thieves! Patrick says to him, What Thieves, you Villain? why you, you Rascal, says the Gentleman; on which, Patrick gave him a Blow with his Hanger, and they made off. THEY came into London , went to the Blue-Lyon , in Red-Lyon Passage , where they shared the Money, which amounted to twenty-six Shillings each, and Christopher had the Watch to put with the rest, which were in his keeping, for the use of himself and Companions: But he took them all with him, when he ran away from his Companions. A Night or two after, they all four went out, and in the Fields behind Montague House they stopt three Men, two of 'em being only poor working Men, they took nothing from them; but they robb'd the Third of his Hat and Wig, some Silver, a Leg of a Goose, and a Pocket - Book, with some Papers in it, which they burnt. MONDAY Night following, they all four went out again towards Camberwell , a Gentleman coming along on Horseback, Patrick went up to him, and bid him stand: but he clapt Spurs to his Horse and rid away, crying out Thieves! Christopher fir'd his Pistol after him, but miss'd him: Ryley in the mean while, slip'd away, and went Home; when they miss'd him, they called several Times, but he made no Answer; when they came Home, they upbraided him with Cowardice; but he excused himself by protesting that he really lost 'em. NEXT Night they went out again, stopp'd a Gentleman's Coach in Fig-Lane , by Pancras ; but found nobody in it; they took Half a Crown from the Coachman, and his lac'd Waistcoat, and lac'd Hat. THE same Night they attempted to stop a Gentleman in a one Horse Chaise, with a Man behind him; the Gentleman whipp'd his Horse, and drove hard away; they fir'd after him, and miss'd him; but with the Fright, the Man behind tumbled down, and begg'd his Life; they took nothing from him, only laugh'd at his Fear and went Home. Christopher Askine 's (in whose Hands were all the Watches and other valuable Effects belonging to the Gang) consulted with Ryley how to leave their Companions, and go to France; accordingly Ryley and Christopher left their Lodgings, and kept out of the Way all that Day; Patrick suspected somewhat of their Intent, and was more confirm'd in his Suspicion, by Ryley's taking his Footman with him, (for Ryley kept a Footman) and by Christopher's not coming near him, so that after he had waited all the Day, in expectation of seeing one or the other of them, and neither of 'em came, he went down to Darkhouse - Lane , at Billingsgate , enquired at every House for 'em, describ'd 'em, and offer'd two Guineas to any one who would bring him to 'em, telling the People, that they were running away in his Debt; after making all the Enquiry possible, he could get no Tale or Tidings of 'em, so was content to hire a Bed, and lay there that Night, and make a farther Enquiry in the Morning; accordingly he went to Bed, but could not sleep, he had a thousand Schemes in his Head how to catch his Companions; now this Scheme seem'd feasable; then another Thought seem'd possible; anon a Scheme comes into his Head, and drives all the rest before it, as it seem'd most probable! then again some Objection starts up against that: In short, such Ruminations kept him waking all Night. About One in the Morning, he heard the Door of the next Room open, and some People go in, whose Voices he thought he knew, he listen'd more attentively, found it was absolutely his two Companions, Ryley and Christopher Askine s; Surprize for a Moment made him Motionless! but recovering, he rose, drest himself, and taking his Pistol in his Hand, cock'd, went into their Room, and damning their Baseness, calling them a thousand Villains, he swore, by the Eternal G - d he would instantly blow their Brains out, if they did not immediately give him his Share. They were all this while like Statues, stirr'd neither Hand nor Foot, and seem'd to have no Tongues at all, or had forgotten the Use of them, so much did the unexpected Sight of Patrick surprize them! At length, Ryley broke the Ice, desir'd him to be Calm and Cool, and talk with a little Patience, hop'd he would not be angry with him. D - n ye! says Patrick, " I would as soon shoot you, as any Body, and " so strongly was I prepossess'd in the Favour " of that Villain there, (meaning Christopher) that " I would have trusted him with a Thousand " Pounds": Christopher then spoke to him, and told him, he would divide, and he should have his Share: but he did not chuse to stay in London any longer, and would either go with him to Bristol, or to France. Patrick insisted on having his Share before he would go any where; give him his Share, they might go where they pleas'd, but for his Part, he would go to Ireland, and be no more concern'd. They agreed to divide, and each Man to receive his Share, and seem'd to be good Friends again, and while Ryley was gone down Stairs, Christopher promised to stand by Patrick, and never deceive him more, but go with him any where; and laid the whole Blame of his attempting to leave him, upon Ryley. In the mean time Ryley was below Stairs, telling the Woman of the House, that his Fellow-traveller was catch'd, above Stairs by a Man to whom he owed some Money, who would throw him into Goal, unless she would be so kind to assist him in making his Escape. She promised she would, and Ryley went up Stairs; after some Talk together, Christopher ask'd Patrick leave to go down to the Necessary House, which Patrick granted; and when he came down, the Woman of the House acquainted him with what Riley had said, and shewed him how to get into the Lane out of the Cellar; accordingly Christopher got out, and went away, and neither he, nor the Booty was ever more seen by any of his Companions. PATRICK and Riley having waited a good while, and Christopher not coming up, Patrick began to suspect he was trick'd again, and taking out his Pistol, swore he would blow out Riley's Brains, if he did not tell him where he was gone: Riley protested he did not know, but that he would help to seek him, and would take on with him, and go together on all Occasions; they went out, and was the whole Day seeking for Christopher, but to no Purpose, he had got clean off, and they never saw him more. THEY then went to Mackavoy, and Riley own'd his Contrivance to get Christopher away, designing to have gone with him: But since he had served him thus, he would stand by Patrick and Mackavoy, and they three only, would for the future be concern'd together. THE Saturday Night following, they all three went to Stepney-Fields, in Expectation of some Booty; but was met by five or six of the same Profession: Patrick going to put the Question to one of 'em, he seiz'd him by the Collar, and his Companions coming to his Assistance, as by this Time did Mackavoy and Riley, to Patrick's Assistance, there began a tight Bartle, each side play'd their Hangers pretty smartly! they fought each other very close, till Patrick fired his Pistol, and one of 'em cry'd out, and directly dropt into a Ditch, and the rest made a Retreat. Patrick and his two Companions followed them up briskly, and they took to their Heels; they pursued them a little way, and then came back to look for the Man in the Ditch, whom they supposed dead; but they found he was gone, so that they imagined he was only wounded. THE next Night they went to Deptford, where they staid some little Time to drink, and then came Homewards, determined to stop any Thing they saw; they perceived a Gentleman's Coach coming along, with a Man behind it, they made directly to it, in hopes of a Prize; but found it empty: They then took the Coachman's lac'd Hat, his Shoe, Knee and Stock-Buckles; and going to the Man behind, bid him deliver; but he saying he was only a poor Man, and had begg'd the Coachman's Leave to ride a little way behind, and that he had but 9 d. in the World, they let him alone, and went home. THE Week after, they went to Hackney-Fields, and met a Man whom they stopp'd and robb'd of an eighteen Shilling Piece, a Pair of Shoe, Knee and Stock Buckles, a Hat, a Wig, and a Tobacco Box; the Tobacco Box he beg'd to have again, but they refused him, and Ryley took his Shoes off his Feet, (which he carried home, and gave to his Footman) and left him pursue his Journey without. His Pockets were laden with Fruit, which they never meddled with. THE next Night they went to Chelsea Fields . Patrick was sent by his Companions to look out, and if any Thing worth while was coming, to give the Word; he met Mr. Hazard, but thought him not worth robbing, and let him pass; but Ryley and Mackavoy meeting him, they stopped him, bid him stand and deliver, and took from him Three Shillings, and his Frock Coat with Silver Buttons, in the Pocket of which they found his Watch, tho' he told 'em he had never a one. When Patrick came to 'em, they told him what they had done, and were very angry with him, for not giving the Word. AS they were coming Home, they perceived in the Road between Chelsea and the Park Gate , a Man on Horseback; they made up to him and bid him stand, but he rode away, and they fir'd a Pistol after him, and he tumbled off his Horse; he got up immediately, and ran one Way, and his Horse another, and so escaped being robbed. RYLEY next Night being engaged in courting George Maddox 's Daughter; Mackavoy and Patrick went out by themselves, and stopped a Man and Woman in Queen-street by Drury-Lane ; they took two Shillings and a Stick from the Man; the Woman had nothing. THE same Night they stopped a Hackney Coach in Duke-street, near Lincoln's-Inn-Fields ; finding it empty, they made the Lad who drove it come down, and they took from him his Watch and Nine Shillings; Mackavoy would have taken his Coat, but Patrick prevented him. As soon as they were gone, the Boy alarm'd the Watch, and they pursu'd them into Drury-Lane ; Mackavoy snapped his Pistol at them, but it missed Fire, and they made off. THE Saturday Night following they all three went towards Hackney, but Ryley dropp'd 'em by the Way, Patrick and Mackavoy nevertheless went on, and in the Road they met a Man and a Woman, whom they commanded to stand; the Man endeavoured to make some Resistance, and struck at 'em both, but they overpower'd him, and took away two Bundles of Wearing Apparel and some Linnen: The Man said he was a Milk-Man. ANOTHER Night Mackavoy and Patrick stopt a Coach in Queen-street by Drury-Lane , in which there were several People; Mackavoy opening the Door to make 'em come out, they made a hideous Noise, and Mackavoy fired his Pistol into the Coach directly amongst 'em, but as it happened it did no Harm; they made off down Wild street, and seeing a Watchman whom the Report of the Pistol had alarmed, come running up the Street, they stopped him, and bid him return back to his stand, or they'd blow his Brains out; which the Man very prudently thought fit to do. ONE Sunday George Maddox 's Daughter being gone down to Hampton-Court , Ryley went after her, and left Word, he desired that Mackavoy and Patrick would not go out that Evening till he came Home; but he not coming in time, Mackavoy took his Hanger and went out with Patrick, and in Pancras Fields they met four Gentlemen, whom they commanded to stand and deliver, but they refused, stood on their Defence, and struck at them; Patrick snapped his Pistol at them, but it missed, he cock'd it again, and both he and Mackavoy fir'd, but did no Harm; the Gentlemen then retreating, crying out Thieves! Robbers! &c. and several others coming to their Assistance, Patrick and his Companion thought proper to make off. In going Home they endeavoured to stop a Coach, but the Coachman strove too fast. So that Evening they met with no Success. THE Night following they all three went together towards Islington , and in Frog Fields they met three Gentlemen, they accosted them in the usual Form of G - d d - n you, stand and deliver! They took from them some Money, and a large Silver Watch with a Silver Chain, a Set of Buckles, viz. Shoe, Knee, and Stock; a Hat, a Wig, a Camblet Coat, a Barragon Coat, and a Gold Lac'd Waistcoat, in the Pockets of which was a Bond for Seventy-five Pounds, and a Note of Hand for Sixteen Pounds odd Money, (which Bond and Note the Gentleman has since had again, being taken out of Mackavoy's Box, which was found at Blossoms Inn in Lawrence-lane, sent there by Maokavoy, directed for himself at Liverpool , where he was to meet it, as he went to Ireland .) As they had stripped but two of them, Patrick having some Compassion on the Gentleman whose Coat and Waistcoat they had taken, made the Third pull off his Coat, and put it on his Friend, that he might not catch Cold. AS they were going up Frog-Lane , after they had robbed those Gentlemen, they perceived a Coach coming along, Patrick made up to it, and commanded the Coachman to stop two or three Times, which at last he did. There was another Man on the Coach-box with the Coachman, whom he ordered to come down directly, which he did, and he took from him his Watch and some Silver; he then made the Coachman come down, and took from him about Nineteen Shillings. In the mean Time Mackavoy and Ryley had opened the Coach Door, and ordered the People to come out directly, which they did, * two Men, and one Woman, and they took from the Men some Silver, their Hats and Wigs, and Coats and Waistcoats; and from the Woman about six Shillings; Patrick then went to the Man behind the Coach, whom he ordered to deliver; the Man telling him he had been robbed already of his Knee Buckles, Patrick struck him with his Hanger, and bid him come down; he not coming down directly, Patrick struck at him again, and snapped his Hanger short in two. The Man then came down, and he took from him his Whip; then they all struck off over the Fields, and went that Night over the Water to Patrick's Lodgings in Redcross street , Southwark , where they shared the Money, which amounted to 3 Guineas and a Half apiece; they drank two Pots of Beer together, and Ryley went Home to the Two Brewers in Drury Lane , and Mackavoy lay with Patrick. THE next Day Patrick and Mackavoy pack'd up all the Cloaths and Moveables they had, belonging to the Gang, in two Bundles, and carried them into Thames-street , where Mackavoy sat with 'em on a Bench, while Patrick went to Moorfields and bought a Trunk, which he brought, and they put the Things in it, and had it carried by a Porter to Mr. Maurice's, the King's Arms Alehouse in Bishopsgate Church-Yard , where Patrick waited, while Mackavoy went and fetch'd Ryley, and then they put a Value upon, and shared all their Cloaths and Moveables; Ryley not caring to be troubled with Cloaths, Patrick paid him Money for his Share, and left the Trunk there. They then went towards Frog-Lane again, but made no Booty that Night; they saw a Person on Horseback indeed, whom they endeavoured to stop, but he rid off pretty fast, and escaped, though they fired a Pistol after him. THE Night following they all Three went out again towards Highgate , patrol'd about till near Ten o'Clock, and met nobody. As they were coming back, just by the Foundling-Hospital, they heard two Men talking; they went up to them, and bid them stand. One of the Men said he had nothing, he was only a poor Shoemaker, and sat himself down in the Ditch; they robbed the other Man of about 3 or 4 Shillings, his Coat, his Hat and Wig, and his Buckles, which they thought was Silver, but they proved to be Steel. When they had done, they turned about to look for the poor Shoemaker, and he was run away. THIS was the last Robbery they committed together, and now they began each of 'em to have Thoughts of returning to Ireland. They took Leave of one another that Night, designing to set out either the next Day, or the Day following. Mackavoy and Ryley went together to Ryley's Lodgings, and Patrick went to Golden-Lane, to redeem a Pair of Silver Buckles he had in Pawn. After he had got his Buckles, he was going Home to his Lodgings in Southwark; coming by Leadenhall Market, he remembered he had a Countryman there, whom he was willing to take his Leave of; just as he was going into the Market, a Woman asked him to give her a * 'Tis pretty remarkable, that as they were commanding the Coachman to stop, one of the Gentlemen in the Coach, screen'd himself behind the Gentlewoman's Hoop Petticoat, and he is not one of the smallest Men neither; however, the Rogues never saw him, and when they had got three out of the Coach, they thought they had got the Whole, and he sat still, and escaped being robbed. Pint of Beer. Aye, said he, come to the Bee-Hive where I am going, and you may drink. When he came to the Door he found it fastened, and while he was knocking, the Constables and Watchmen came and pressed him, and carried him directly to the Poultry Compter; he was next Day carried to Guild Hall, pass'd by the Commissioners, and sent to the Savoy, in Company with Eight or Ten more, guarded by Soldiers. THE same Day Ryley came to him, and told him if it cost him Twenty or Thirty Pounds he would get him out. Accordingly he went and fetched P. S - n, and they three consulted which should be the best Way; at last Mr. S - n proposed, that Mackavoy should come into the Goal, and that Patrick should pick his Pocket. Mackavoy did accordingly come into the Savoy, and Patrick took a Purse out of his Pocket, wherein was Nine Shillings and Two-pence. Mackavoy pretended immediately to detect him, and made an Uproar in the Goal, and said he would have him tried at the Old-Bailey for it. Accordingly he went before Mr. Justice Fraser, and swore he was robbed, and the Justice granted him a Warrant, which he came (with Ryley and a pretended Constable) to execute. But Captain Dod, who is Keeper of the Savoy, having observed an Intimacy between Ryley and Patrick before, thought it looked something like a Scheme, for him to be so seemingly inveterate against him now, and accordingly told 'em, he thought they were all Rogues alike, and he should not part with his Prisoner, till he had been with, and consulted Justice Fraser. They made a Bouncing, and a Threatning, but to no Purpose, the Keeper was resolute, and they were obliged to go away without him. THEY had not been gone long, before an Accident happened, which was the Means of bringing out this whole Scene of Villainy, which was as follows. SOME Custom House Officers suspecting that Mr. Maurice, who kept the King's-Arms Ale-House in Bishopsgate street , had some Run Goods in his House, came there to search, and among the rest of the Things they opened, was Patrick's Box, in which they found Watches and Cloaths, that did not seem likely to belong to such a Person as Mr. Maurice said own'd the Box. Mr. Maurice knowing where Patrick was, went to the Savoy, and reveal'd the Affair to Capt. Dod, the Keeper, who was then more strongly confirmed in his Suspicion of him and his Companions, and accordingly after Mr. Maurice was gone, he takes Patrick up into his Room, and asks him what was in that Box he left at Mr. Maurice's, he told him only some Wearing Apparel he was taking with him to Ireland. No, says Capt. Dod, they are Watches and stolen Goods, and there will be an immediate Order for you to be sent to Newgate, and you'll stand a good Chance to be hang'd; you have but one Way left to save your own Life, which is, to turn Evidence. Patrick, after some little Hesitation and Reflection, open'd his Mind, and confess'd to the Captain he was right. The very same Night he was carried before Mr. Justice Fraser, where he made a full and free Discovery of the Robberies he had been concerned in, and named his Companions. The Justice admitted him an Evidence, and by his Direction, Mackavoy and Ryley were surprized that same Night in Bed together, at George Maddox 's, the Two Chairmen in Drury-Lane . Mackavoy jumped out of the Window naked, but he was soon retaken, and carried before Justice Fraser, who committed them to New-Prison , and sent back the Evidence to the Savoy. The next Day Patrick was brought before the Justice, and confessed all the Robberies he could recollect, upon which Ryley and Mackavoy were removed from New-Prison to Newgate, and Patrick was carried to New-Prison , under a strong Guard of Soldiers. A Copy of a LETTER sent by LUKE RYLEY , but a few Days before his Death, to -. Revd. SIR, " THOUGH unacquainted, the unfortunate " Condition I am in at present, obliges " me to trouble you with this, as I am tould “ that you are a Gentleman who can make Interest in saving my Life. I am here under “ Sentence of Death, and expect no Relife, if “ some charitable Friend don't assist me; with “ the Help of God my Life can be sav'd, if “ proper Application be made in my Behalf, for “ the Judge seemed very favourable to me, and “ told me he would represent my Case before his “ Majesty. I am here in the Cells where nobody “ can come near me, but twice a Day. Mr. “ Callehan, my Attorney, can describe the “ whole Affair and Trial to you, which is tedious to mention here. “ I give up my Soul to the Great GOD “ Almighty, with a free Heart and Mind, and “ with the Assistance of the Almighty, if I “ get past this present Danger, I shall take “ Care to live in the Fear of GOD. This is from Unfortunate, LUKE RYLEY . P. S. I beg your Interest as to saving my Life. L. R. Some Observations on the present dangerous Situation of the Public, from the Combination of Thieves, Pick-pockets and Street-Robbers, to carry on their Villanies in Defiance of Justice. IT was formerly the Glory of this Metropolis, that as she was the most populous, so she was the best govern'd City in Europe. We heard with Astonishment of the Cheats, Robberies, and Murders, committed in other Places, and though our Happiness was not augmented by the Miseries of our Neighbours, yet we conceiv'd it more clearly, from having frequent Opportunities of entering into such Comparisons: But now the Scene is changed; Robberies and Murders are as frequent here, as any where; and the Insolence of our Thieves is come to such a Height, that small Bye-Streets are not safe in the Day, and the most public ones are the most expos'd when once it becomes Night. THIS is not occasioned by one or two Gangs of harden'd Villains, whose Necessities render them daring, or whose Crimes have made them desperate, but it is owing to such Numbers betaking themselves to these wicked Practices, that they find themselves too strong for the ordinary Guardians of Peace; and because they frequently get the better, begin now not only to detest, but despise Justice; wrecking their Malice on innocent Persons, by Way of Revenge for the Hopes they might entertain of bringing them to their deserved End. In order to deliver us from this sad Situation, and to restore Peace and Security to honest People in the Exercise of their lawful Callings, it is hoped that our Magistrates will give some Attention to the following Points. First, It is very certain, that People are not born with particular Inclination to these base Practices; but at the same Time it is no less certain, that their Principles are very early corrupted, and that they are in a Manner educated, if not in the direct Exercise of such Rogueries, yet in the Ways that naturally lead to it. This is occasioned by a Decay of Industry, and by the prodigious Increase of late Years of Places of Diversion. There are many good Laws that require the lower Sort of People to put their Children Apprentices, so that they may be provided for during the Space of seven Years, by the Care of their Masters, and be afterwards in a Condition to maintain themselves by their own Labour, in an honest Way, which Laws of late are not put in Execution, but People are left at Liberty to breed their Children how they will, by which Means they become frequently Burdens, and too often Nusances to their Country. IN the next Place it is visible, that the multiplying of Publick Houses, or Places where Liquors are sold, encourages and spreads this Spirit of Idleness, which naturally ends in a Spirit of Rapine; because these Places where Spirituous Liquors are thus vended, are not immediately under the Eye of the Civil Magistrate, as all Public Houses were; and thus abundance of People are suffered to get a Livelihood at the Expence of their Neighbour's Morals, for a Habit of Drinking naturally begets a Habit of keeping ill Company, and this begets all the other ill Habits, the Effects of which were long ago foreseen, and are now become so visible, that unless they are speedily and totally suppress'd, it will really become difficult to get an honest Livelihood; because in the Winter Half Year, the Mornings and Evenings will be in a Manner useless, and all People be forced to do their Business (without Doors at least) in the Middle of the Day. ADD to this, that these Practices are extremely detrimental to Trade in another Respect, which perhaps has not been enough attended to or considered, I mean the making People afraid to wear, and consequently unwilling to purchase Rings, Watches, Snuff Boxes, or other Things of Value, because the having such Things about them, exposes them in an extraordinary Degree to the Attacks and Insults of these Sort of People, and as there are already but too many Causes of the Decay of Trade, which lie perhaps out of the Reach of our Governors to remove, there ought to be the more Care taken of those that are undoubtedly within their Power. OUR Grand Juries have shewn a great Readiness, and if proper Encouragement were given them, would be still more ready to present all such Places, as not only harbour Thieves and wicked People, but are supported and maintained by exhibiting such Diversions, as tend to render Idleness fashionable, and to take away the Shame of Vice. The Constables, and other Officers of Justice, and even the Bulk of the People in general, would be more ready to exert themselves in the Cause of Justice, if the Rewards promis'd by Act of Parliament, were regularly paid; but as the Hazard they run in taking Offenders is certain and immediate, it is impossible they should have any Spirit in running such Hazards, when the Encouragements thought necessary by the Legislature to excite such a Spirit, are very indifferently complied with, at a great Distance of Time, and after such a Train of Sollicitations, as render them no Rewards at all. THERE might be a great deal more said on so copious a Subject, but as the Magistrates have doubtless employ'd their Thoughts upon it themselves, there is the less need of entering into Particulars; these that have been touched upon are of such publick Notariety, that there is Reason to believe our Magistrates will not be displeas'd at seeing them set in a proper Light, that it may appear how necessary it is at this Juncture, to strengthen the Hands of the Officers of Justice, and to postpone all other Considerations, to that of extinguishing the present dreadful Effects of that Flood of Corruption, which has overspread these great Cities, and alarmed us in such a Manner, as Posterity will scarce Credit, and as our Forefathers never knew. The Axe must now be laid to the Root of the Tree, for Executions will signify little, if the Causes of such Crimes as bring Men to a shameful Death, be not removed. FINIS.

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