Following on from Maddy
Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth, and Brecon Gazette 09 March 1833. page 4.
Carmarthen Spring Assizes.
On Saturday last, the Hon. Mr Justice Patteson escorted by the High Sheriff in state, and a cavalcade of gentlemen mounted, made his entry into Carmarthen to preside at the Spring Assizes...
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On Monday at eleven o'clock the business commenced, the following gentlemen having taken the oaths as County Grand Jury.
MORE to come shortly (two grand juries were sworn, I will read ahead to learn if any more)
Robert Evans stood indicted for having burglariously entered the house of Mr Havard of Llandovery, and stealing therefrom a muslin cap, two muslin window curtains, a pair of cloth pantaloons, a flannel petticoat, a cotton apron, five small shoes, and a hat.
Thos. Thomas examined ... Is workman with Mr Havard, maltster of Llandovery. Went to his master's house early on the morning of the 15th Nov., and found a man there, who asked if he 'could have a pint of ale' took him to be a sweetheart of one of the maids; went to the stable for a light, and in returning met the prisoner in the yard, who said 'Don't think I have anything". Went to the house and found a strange hat, and then called the maids down. Went after prisoner, and overtook him on the old road to Trecastle; he threw down a bundle, and cried and begged to be allowed to go on; he then gave him in custody to Peter Williams, a constable.
The evidence was confirmed by Mary Williams servant to Mr Havard and Peter Williams, the constable and it was proved that the bundle contained the things stolen.
Guilty, but recommended to the consideration of the court. Transportation for seven years.
JM notes: I cannot tell which grand duty found him guilty, but there were only two juries. I have read the article about David EVANS ... who was sentenced to life for borrowing a horse ... there is NO mention of his relationship to Robert EVANS, and of course EVANS was a popular surname in that area.
JM
