Thomas Cox proceedingsdefend , of St. Martin in the Fields , was indicted for Assaulting John Randolph proceedingsvictim on the High Way, on the 9th of this Instant April, putting him in Fear, and taking from him a Hat value 4s. and a Perriwig value 10 s. The Prosecutor deposed, that the Prisoner came behind him and took off his Hat and Wig and ran away; that he saw him throw away the Hat and Wig as he ran, but he followed, struck him several Blows with his Stick, and took him; that his Hat was brought to him again, but he lost his Wig. The prisoner said that he was in Drink and staggering Home the Prosecutor knockt him down and broke his Head. The Jury considering the whole matter, found him Guilty of Felony only Transportation .