creatures as meriting their utmost regard and attention.

This first publication falls very short of the intention of the editor, by reason of the materials coming to his hands too late, either to digest them as he ought, or to enquire further into the life and conversation of the unhappy convicts; by which he was prevented, from improving the state of their respective cases to wholsome and salutary ends, as not being able to learn the beginning, course and end of their ways, which is what only can give light into their usual practices, put honest men rightly upon their guard against them, and be the surest guide to the detection of those who are left behind.

This for the future will be taken more particular care of, and the public may not only expect, hereafter, to see them in their proper colours, stript of all disguises, but also attended with such proper reflections, as the editor humbly hopes may prove entirely to the satisfaction of the reader, by giving him such a clear idea of the ways and practices of these sort of people, as may consist at once, both with truth, and instruction.

FINIS.