760. (L.) William Jones proceedingsdefend was indicted for stealing a silk handkerchief, value 10 d. the property of a person unknown; September 24 . ||

William Payne < no role > This name instance is in set 2582. . I was at Guildhall on the twenty-fourth of September, I saw the prisoner very busy; I suspected him, and watched him closely; I saw him take the handkerchief out of Thomas Owen < no role > 's pocket; I went and secured him, and found a handkerchief in his breeches, which was owned by the man; he did not appear to prefer the indictment, so I preferred it at my own expence. He swore to the handkerchief before the aldermen. This is the handkerchief (producing it.)

Thomas Owen < no role > was called, who confirmed this evidence, and deposed to the handkerchief being his property.

Prisoner's Defence.

I was among the crowd; I saw an handkerchief drop; I picked it up.

He called David Jones < no role > , Thomas Lyon < no role > , and Matthew Hill, who gave him a good character.

Guilty T .