James Galloway proceedingsdefend , of St. James's Westminster , was indicted for stealing a Silver Cup, value 45 s. the Goods of Theophila Pierson proceedingsvictim , November the 30th .

Theophila Pierson thus depos'd: I lost my Silver Cup out of my House, on Sunday last, the Prisoner lodged four Nights at my House, and went away about 6 o'Clock on Sunday Night, and I miss'd the Cup on Monday.

Mr. Baugh depos'd, That he took the Prisoner in Red-lion-street with a Pistol in his Hand, and the Cup upon him, brought him to the Constable, and he confess'd where he had it, upon which the Prosecutor was sent for, who own'd the Cup.

Mr. Smith, the Constable, depos'd, That when the Prisoner was committed, he left the Cup with him, and by the Direction of Mr. Baugh, he went to the Prosecutor's House, and she own'd it.

The Cup was produc'd in Court, and being shewn to the Prosecutor, she swore it to be hers. The Prisoner made but a trifling Defence. The Jury found him Guilty, to the Value of 4 s. 10 d.

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