54. SAMUEL COX proceedingsdefend was indicted for stealing, on the 22d of December, 1786 , two linen gowns, value 5 s. two bed-gowns, value 2 s. a petticoat, value 5 s. a dimity ditto, value 12 d. a black silk cloak, value 5 s. a hat value 12 d. a coat, value 12 d. a waistcoat, value 6 d. a piece of silk, value 2 s. four table cloths, value 4 s. a pair of knee buckles, value 2 s. and a dollar, value 4 s. the property of Mary Naughty proceedingsvictim , widow .

The prosecutrix deposed that she let lodgings to the prisoner and his wife, and was soon after taken to prison, for having some angry words with another woman, and calling her a ragged Cat; when she came out of prison, the house was shut up, and the things gone, and the prisoner also; but there appearing no reason to charge the prisoner, he was ACQUITTED .

55. The said SAMUEL COX < no role > was again indicted for stealing the same things, let by contract to him in a lodging .

There being no further evidence, he was ACQUITTED .

Tried by the first Middlesex Jury before Mr. RECORDER.