An ACCOUNT OF THE TRIALS OF SEVERAL Notorious MALEFACTORS. For Murders, Felonies, Burglaries, HELD AT THE Session's House IN THE OLD-BAYLY, For the City of London and County of Middlesex.  
Which began on the 23. of this Instant February, and ended the 25.  
With the other most Remarkable PROCEED.  
Together with the Names of the Persons that are Condemned to Dye, Burnt in the Hand, Transported and to be Whipped.  
Giving an Account of the Remarkable Trial of George Pie, for Killing the Butcher in the Strand.  
As also a full Relation how John Price was Orderod to be pressed to Death, for his Obstinacy in not Pleading.  
John Clark took his Trial for Robbing of Margaret Wings House, in the Parish of St. Mary Matt-Peller, alias White Chapel, of two Silver Tankards on the 19 of January, the Commitment of the Robbery being thus, he and two more of his Fellow Thiefs, coming in and calling for a Room, were showed up Stairs into a Chamber, where a Cupboard stood in which the Tankards were, which they perceiving, Picked the Lock in the Servants absence, and departed with their Prize, as appeared by the Oath of the Maid who said there was no other persons in the Room, from the time the Tankards were there, till such time as they were missing, but she not being able to charge him positively, he was Acquitted of the Felony.  
A second Indictment was preferred against him, for breaking open the House of one Mrs. Danfield, and taking from her in Rings, Broad Pieces of Gold and Pieces of Plate to a great Value, which things upon search being found in his House, he fled, and could not be heard of till about two Sessions since: to this Indictment he pleaded not Guilty, and endeavoured to lay the Crime upon a Kinsman of his, That was hanged some time since, but his Plea was in Vain, for upon the whole matter the Jury found him Guilty.  
John Smith took his Trial, for that he becoming a Servant to an Alehouse keeper in St. bartholomew's about the 12 of Jan. last, Robbed his said Master of 30 l. in Money, several silver Seals, Rings and other things, as appeared in his Indictment, some of which being taken upon him, the Jury thought fit to bring him in Guilty.  
John Butter, a Broker in Drury lane, was brought into Court, and there put upon the Jury, which done, the Court proceeded to Try him: His Indictment was for stealing silver Spoons, one having been found as the Witnesses gave Evidence where he had sold it, but several people appearing to give Testimony of his Life and Conversation was Acquitted.  
George Pie, the person who killed the Butcher in the Strand, on the 11. of this Instant, had a Bill preferred against him, by the Widow of the party killed, for the Death of her Husband; whereupon several Witnesses were called for the King who gave Testimony, that the person now Tried, being a Bailiffs Assistance or Follower, came up to him, telling him, he had a Writ against him for three pounds, or some such sum, and bid him yield obedience to the same; but he on the contrary taking up his Carver, bid them stand off; when, upon some offers to seize him, he struck at them, and taking the Bailiff (who was Father to the Prisoner) a stroke over the Wrist, whilst he strove to guard himself, he Cut the Bone in two upon which he fell down, and then pursuing the Prisoner wounded him, who drawing his Rapier, run him into the Body, of which Wound he then and there instantly died, but the Court giving the Charge, the Jury brought it in, se defendendo.  
John Price being Indicted for a Felony and Burglary for stealing a Brass Frying pan and other things to the value of 5 s. from one James Bennit, he refused to plead, and notwithstanding all endeavours were used by the Court, in which there were at least two hours spent, to persuade him to plead Guilty or not Guilty, he obstinately refused it unless he might see his Accusers: so that Sentence was passed upon him to be pressed by ten of the clock on Saturday, unless he confirm to the Law, and recant his former stubborn obstinacy.  
John Belzer was put to his Trial for stealing three Beaver Hats from a Haberdasher in Holborn, on the 18. of this Instant Jan. with which he was taken going out of the shop, but the man that took him being a Quaker, and refusing to swear, the Prisoner was acquitted. The Quakers Recognizance for prosecution estreated.  
Thomas Stockdale was prosecuted for stealing a Box and 20 s. in it, was from Mary Rhods in St. Giles' Cripplegate, and upon prooff of the Fact, Convicted of the Felony:  
Jane Bunt, a famed shop-Lifter, was put to her Trial for stealing silks, Ribboning and stuffs, out of a shop in Fleetstreet, and upon part of the things being taken upon her, she was found Guilty.  
Thomas Mardelve an Outlandish man, who at first pretended to be ignorant in the English Tongue, was brought into Court, and then put to his Trial for stealing Plate, to the value of 4 l. which being made plain by the Evidence he was Convicted.  
Edmund Markham was Tried for a Felony and Burglary, committed on the House of John Alost, living at Paddington in the County of Middlesex, and taking Goods to the value of five pounds; the House being left alone, the Theives cut a Ladder that lay in the Yard, and setting it up to the Window, entered the House, and breaking open 12 doors, took Table Linen and other things: Whereupon suspecting the Prisoner, who was a Tenant to the Party Robbed; his House was Searched, and some Goods found, which were pretended to be lost; but upon the Prisoners proving he bought them, the Jury found him not Guilty.  
James Clark was Tried, for stealing a Silver Tankard out of a Victualling House in St. Martin's in the Fields, which he afterwards Sold to a Usurer in Cloth-fair; the Tankard upon Trial was found to be taken by him, and especially upon his own Confession, so that he was brought in Guilty.  
Alexander Younger, the Person who Swore Treason against Mr. Harvy, and was the last Sessions Fined for his unwarrantable taking away Goods, under the pretence of their being Uncustomed or prohibited. Was this Sessions Indicted for a Trespass, for taking away Stone-Buttons, Diamonds, and Buckles, from a French Merchant, and was found Guilty of the same.  
John Williamson took his Trial, for that he on the 18 of January last, going into a Victualling House in Westminster, stole thence a silver Tankard, prized at three pounds. Whereupon he was pursued, but for that time making his escape, he not long after was taken by the Watch, and carried to the Round-house; where the Party Robbed found him; upon his Examination he denied that he knew any thing of the matter, and said much in Justification of his Innocence, insomuch that no positive proof appearing to charge him home with the matter, he was Acquitted.  
This Sessions Mr. St. John, Pleaded his Majesty's most Gracious Pardon, for Killing Esquire Styles in Chancery Lane.  
Jane Robinson was likewise Tried for having two Husbands, but only one Marriage which was the former, being able to be proved, she was Acquitted.  
John Plate being Indicted for a Robbery Committed in White Chapel, he Pleaded Guilty to that, and all under the benefit of the Clergy; it being an ancient Plea, usual to such as are old proficients in Newgate.  
Richard Tretbarfoot was Tried for stealing a silver Tankard in Cornhill, under pretence of Drinking and making Love to the Maid of the House, who had formerly been his Acquaintance, by reason of going to School with him: But the Tankard being afterwards found where he had disposed of it, he was found Guilty.  
Two persons were likewise Tried for Robbing a House in Holbourn, but no exact Proof being made against them, they were Acquitted.  
William James, Thomas Andrews and Bryan White was Tried for Robbing one James Watkins on the 6 of Auzust last, upon the King's Highway, which upon Evidence proved to be thus: The Persons Indicted having a Writ, with which they had taken him into Custody, and somewhat roughly used him, swore Felony against him, but the Evidence being but weak, and thought to be done out of Malice, they acquitted him.  
William Ship was Indicted for stealing a silver Salt, to the value of 7 s. which being proved to be taken in his custody, he was found Guilty.  
James Turner, was Tried for Robbing Sir Jonathan Raymond, on the 24. of Feb. and taking from thence five pieces of Gold, and 40 s. in silver: His Indictment was for Felony and Burglary, but the latter not appearing, he confessed the former.  
John Price, the person Condemned to the Press yesterday, was this morning brought to the Bar, at his earnest request, and after some denials pleaded not Guilty to two Indictments, one for Robbing James Rennet of a Frying Pan, to the worth of 5 s. and another for stealing a Copper, which he sold for 16 s. both which Indictments being proved, he was found Guilty.  
An Indictment was brought against Nat. Thompson, for publishing a Scandalous report about the Murder of Thomas Thin, Esq which together with the Pamphlet, being presented to the Jury they brought it in Billa vera.  
The French Doctor, who was Tried last Sessions for Poisoning one Morgan a Lifeguard Man, appearing upon his Reculicence, was by reason of his Threatening such, as appeared against him, bound to find good security, etc.  
At this Sessions John Maiden, and John Clark, received Sentence of Death. Nine persons were Burnt in the Hand, one Repreived before Judgement, upon Promise to make Discovery. Two to be Transported. Four to be Whipped. Andd so it Concluded.   

LONDON, Printed for Langley Curtiss. 1682.