142. (M.) Jane, wife of Matthew Smith < no role > proceedingsdefend , was indicted for stealing two linen sheets, value 5 s. one blanket, value 4 s. two linen pillow cases, value 1 s. one linen tablecloth, two towels, two pewter plates, one pewter spoon, one brass candlestick, one copper saucepan, and one copper tea-kettle , the goods of Joseph Winkworth proceedingsvictim , April 11 .

Joseph Winkworth < no role > . I live in St. George's, Hanover-Square , and am a carpenter and joiner . The prisoner took a ready furnish'd lodging room of me, at two shillings and six-pence per week. She had been in the room about five months. I missed the goods mentioned on the 11th of April, and I found them pawn'd in her name. (Produced in court and deposed to, except the tea kettle.) She kept her payments pretty well till lately; there was due about five shillings.

Ann Jasson < no role > . I am a pawnbroker. The prisoner brought the sheets, pillow cases, tea-kettle, and candlestick, and pawn'd them with me for half a crown on the 9th of April.

Ann Carvel < no role > . I am a pawnbroker. The prisoner brought this saucepan and pewter plate, and pawn'd them with me.

Prisoner's Defence.

My husband had been sick a great while, and I pawn'd these things through necessity, with an intent to get them again, as soon as he could get any money.

Guilty .

[Transportation. See summary.]