The proceedings on the King's commissions at the assizes, held at Kingston upon Thames, for the county of Surrey; on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 13th. and 14th days of March, 1687/8. and in the fourth year of his Majesties reign. Giving an account of forty eight persons that was tryed. Viz. for coining, murther, felony, and burglary.

THE PROCEEDINGS ON THE King's Commissions AT THE ASSIZES , HELD AT Kingston upon Thames , For the County of SURREY : ON Tuesday and Wednesday , the 13th . and 14th days of March , 1687 / 8. And in the fourth Year of his Majesties Reign . Giving an Account of Forty Eight Persons that was Tryed . Viz . for Coining , Murther , Felony , and Burglary . The Names of the Jury are as followeth . John Ladd John Cann William Mayo Thomas Stanton Richard Cruse John Washington Leonard Washington Robert Metcalfe John Roberts John Fletcher Moses Johnson Richard Patrick . The Tryals of the Prisoners were as follows . MAtthew Wright and John Stephens , were Indicted upon Suspicion of Breaking and Robbing the House of Benjamin Fisher , and taking from thence a Silver Spoon , value ten Shillings and several other Goods ; but the Evidence being slight against them , they were both Acquitted . George Oxford was Indicted for stealing , Two Silver Spoons from John Athey Gent . He was also Indicted for stealing out of the Cupboard of Thomas Ward , a Silver Tankard , value Six Pound ; to both which he pleaded Guilty . William Glasborough , was Indicted for picking the Pocket of Jane Seyman , and taking out thence a Bag , in which was four Shillings and Six pence in Money , and a silver Thimble ; but she not charging it fully upon the Prisoner , he was Acquitted . Daniel Barrett , was Indicted for stealing from Thomas Bryan a Table-cloath ; and also charged upon Suspicion of stealing a silver Tankard from William Price : But the Witnesses not being positive in their Evidence , he was brought in not Guilty . William Dodson , was Indicted for stealing six Fowls from William Nash ; but the Evidence being slender against him , he was Acquitted . Thomas Vaine , was Indicted upon Suspicion of Breaking open the House of John Sherwood , between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon , and taking from thence several Goods , to 〈◇〉 ●●lue of Five pound ; but he was brought in guilty of the Felony only . Nicholas Towers , Andrew Doller , and Abigail Camell , were Indicted upon Suspicion of Robbing the House of Henry Mordon , and taking Goods and Money to a considerable value : The proof was plain against Doller , who was found guilty of Felony and Burglary , but the other two were Acquitted . Giles Barnes and Edward Robinson , were Indicted for feloniously stealing out of the House of Ann Radcliffe in Thames-street , one Moehair Petticoat , value Eight Shillings , and several other Goods , to the value of forty six Shillings . Barnes was found guilty of the Felony and Burglary , but Robinson was Acquitted . William Swanton , was Indicted for stealing a Brandy Cup , value Two Shillings , one Moehair Crimson Petticoat with Silver Lace , and a Broad-cloath Waste-coat , value forty Shillings ; for which he was brought in Guilty . William Mayden , was Indicted for feloniously stealing the Wearing Apparel of Thomas Jarvis , and was brought in guilty to the value of Ten pence . Charles Bucknell , was Indicted on Suspicion of stealing ten Hoggs , and he pleaded Guilty , confessing the Fact . John Gaines was Indicted on Suspicion of stealing a Black Gelded Colt , but there being no positive Proof against him , he was Acquitted . Richard Starkey and Henry Porringer , Indicted for stealing a Horse , but the Evidence being plain against them , they were both brought in Guilty . 〈◇〉 Suttibey , Indicted for Breaking in 〈…〉 House of Thomas Reffey , bu● 〈◇〉 ●●●●g no Evidence against h●● 〈◇〉 was Acquitted . ●ane Stephens , Martha Berry , and Thomas Woodcock , were Indicted for Breaking open the House of Isabella Simpson , and taking from thence several parcels of Linnen and Lace to a considerable value : But the Evidence not being positive against either of the two Women , they were both Acquitted , and Thomas Woodcock was brought in guilty of the Felony and Burglary . Thomas Johnson , Indicted on the account of stealing five Hoggs , and they being found in his Custody , and he having little to say for himself , he was brought in Guilty . Robert Sigswick , was Indicted upon Suspicion of stealing a Horse : He confessed the Indictment , and was brought in Guilty . Thomas Diggs , alias Granwall , was Indicted upon the account of Felony and Burglary , but no Proof being against him he was Acquitted . One Jaekson was Indicted on Suspicion of stealing a Horse , but he producing the Man that he hired the Horse of , he own'd that he lent the Horse to Jackson : they asked him how he came by it , but giving no good Account thereof to the Court , he was taken into Custody and Jackson Acquitted . Two Brothers were Indicted for Robbing of John Green , and William Rutland , on the King's High-way , and taking from them a silver Watch , and fifty Shillings in Money : Also upon another Indictment , for Murthering Philip Earnly , who persued them , they were found Guilty of both . Robert Lyme , was Indicted for feloniously entring the House of John Wild , and stealing from thence a Coat and Breeches , a Black Scarf , and a Gold Ring , to the value of forty Shillings . He was found guilty only of the Felony . Elizabeth Ricketts , Indicted for stealing several parcels of Wearing Apparel , which she Confessed , and was brought in guilty of the Felony . Jone Goodger , was Indicted for stealing a parcel of Linnen , worth thirty four Shillings , being the Goods of Francis Alexander , and it being plainly proved upon her , she was brought in guilty of Felony . Elizabeth Eaton , was Indicted for stealing a Coat and Breeches , and a Sarsnet Hood from Robert Lee ; all which she Confess'd , and was brought in guilty of Felony . Mary Boone , Indicted for stealing several parcels of Household Goods from Anthony Crumwell : She confessed the Indictment and was found guilty of the Felony to the value of 10 d . Sarah Bynum , was Indicted for stealing from Mary Michell , seven Pound , part being in Guinea Gold ; but the Evidence not being positive , she was Acquitted . Elizabeth Hill , Indicted for feloniously taking away from Frances , the Wife of William Turner , Linnen and Wearing Apparel to the value of twenty Shillings : The Evidence was full against her , so she was brought in guilty of Felony . John Drew , Indicted for Stealing a Sheet , a Cleaver , and Still-yard Weights , was brought in guilty to the value of Ten pence . Robert Thomson , who was brought from Newgate , being lately Taken , was Indicted for a Murther committed about two years since , and was found guilty of Manslaughter . William Morris , was Indicted on the account of Clippihg and Coining , but the Evidence was so small against him , that the Court Fined him . Thomas Pinnock , was Indicted on Suspicion of Stealing some Iron from Alexander Martin , but there being no Evidence against him , he was Acquitted . Sybill Gole , was Indicted for Washing of Brass Money , and putting it away for good : She was brought in guilty to the value of Ten pence . William Davies , alias David Smith , alias Michell , alias Mutton , Indicted on Suspicion of Stealing several Hats , but the Evidence not being positive against him , he was acquitted . Francis Stainey Indicted for Stealing a Gold Ring , value Ten Shillings , from William Windal , but there being no Evidence as to Proof , he was Acquitted . Philip Taylor , was Indicted for Stealing two Baggs of Spanish Wool , from Edward Waker , but nothing appearing upon proof , he was Acquitted . Tow Persons were Indicted for Assaulting the Body of Henry Glover , Esq ; and others , and by their encreasing of the said Riot , one Man was Killed and several Wounded ; but they put in a Plea , to Travise it till next Assises . William Jones , alias Summers , and Richard Edwards , Indicted for Breaking open the House of Mary Lloyd Widdow , at Peckham , and taking from thence 200 Guinea's , a Watch , with several Broad Pieces of Gold , and several French Pistols , being in all to the value of Five hundred Pound ; the Witnesses were very positive as to the Burglary and Felony , of which they were both found Guilty . William Haynes , was Indicted on the account of Murther ; but he producing several Witnesses as to his good Behaviour , and that he only by Fithing fell upon the Deceased Person , and the Coroner's Inquest speaking as to the Clearness of the Corps of the Deceased , there Being no hurt about him , the ●●●y brought him in guilty of Manslaughter .

The Tryals being over , the Court proceeded to give Judgment as follows .

Eight Persons received Sentence of Death , viz. Richard Starkey , Henry Porringer , Robert Sigswick , J — B — T — B — William Jones , Richard Edwards , Thomas Woodcock . Thirteen Persons Burn'd in the Hand . George Oxford , Andrew Doller , Giles Barnes , William Swanton , Charles Bucknell , Thomas Johnson , Robert Lyme , Elizabeth Ricketts , Jane Goodger , Elizabeth Eaton , Elizabeth Hill , Robert Thompson , William Haynes . Six Persons ornered to be Whipt . Thomas Vaine , William Mayden , Mary Boone , John Drew , Sybill Gale , William Morris .