453. SARAH COWDEN proceedingsdefend This name instance is in set 3734. This set is in the group(s): MothersCD . was indicted for feloniously returning from transportation, and being found at large on the 27th of September last, without lawful cause .

JOHN OWEN < no role > sworn.

I am a servant to Mr. Akerman; I know the prisoner; in February 1788 the prisoner was capitally convicted; this is a certificate from Mr. Sheldon of her conviction; in June 1789 she received a conditional pardon; I delivered her for transportation, on board the Lady Juliana; she has behaved very well; I have no doubt of her person whatever. (The record of the conviction read).

PETER MAYNE < no role > sworn.

I apprehended the prisoner in Spital-street ; she was at work in the silk way; it was on the 27th of the last month; I have made enquiries into her character, it is a very good one; she has had a child or two, I believe, since she got away.

JOHN COOK < no role > sworn.

I speak to the same effect as Mayne.

Prisoner. I have witnesses to my character; I have worked hard ever since I left the ship: the prisoner called five witnesses, who had known her since she escaped,who gave her a very good character for honesty and industry.

GUILTY, Death .

Tried by the first Middlesex Jury before Mr. Baron THOMPSON.

Recommended to mercy by the jury.

Court. Gentlemen, you are right; I shall certainly join my recommendation.

Lord Kenyon to the Prisoner. If you are let loose, I hope you will pursue the same line of industry which you have done according to the character you have had given you this day.