428. BENJAMIN BROWN proceedingsdefend was indicted for escaping from on board the lighters, and being at large before the expiration of the term for which he had been sentenced to hard labour on the river Thames , July 23d .

JOHN MARSHALL < no role > sworn.

Here is a certificate of the conviction and sentence (producing it) from the office of the clerk of assise for the home circuit. I know the prisoner was on board the lighters, and made his escape.

CHARLES JEALOUS < no role > sworn.

I was at Kingston assizes, and saw the prisoner capitally convicted for house-breaking in Kingston-lane two years ago.

You are sure the prisoner is the person? - I am. I took him at large on Ludgate-hill, on the 23d of July.

How came you to take him? - Because I knew he was at large; as soon as any of the convicts escape, word is sent to Sir John Fielding's. I belong to Sir John Fielding's-office.

PRISONER's DEFENCE.

I thought I was prepared with a counsel, but am entirely lost. I have been at work thirteen months at my business. I leave myself to the mercy of the court. I am willing to serve his majesty in any capacity.

GUILTY .

Tried by the London Jury before Mr. DEPUTY RECORDER.

[Imprisonment. See summary.]