Thomas Smith proceedingsdefend , was indicted for breaking open the House of John Punford proceedingsvictim , on the 19th of July last, and stealing thence a Gown and Peticoat, some Shifts, and other Goods , from the said John Punford. The Prosecuter swore his wife was gone out a Milking, and left the Door upon the Latch, after which he lost his Goods. Another Evidence saw the Prisoner about 5 that Morning with the Goods and coming to him, the Prisoner threw them down. Another saw the Prisoner in the House, and watch'd him, and when he came out with the Goods she cried out stop Thief, upon which he threw them down, and ran away. The Prisoner in his Defence, said, a Man gave him the Goods, and he supposing them to be stole threw them into the House. The Jury considering the Matter found him Guilty of Felony only .

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