200. WILLIAM BOND proceedingsdefend was indicted for stealing, on the 17th of March , one silk handkerchief, value 6 d. the goods of John Cripps proceedingsvictim .

JOHN CRIPPS < no role > sworn.

On the 17th of March I was going along Fleet-street , the prisoner picked my pocket; I saw him do it; I pursued him, and in the middle of the coach-way he dropped it; I saw him drop it; I picked it up; I gave it to the constable; I never lost sight of the prisoner.

(The handkerchief produced.)

The CONSTABLE sworn.

I received a handkerchief from the prosecutor, which I gave him back again; it was such a handkerchief as this, but I cannot swear to it.

PRISONER's DEFENCE.

I was going along Fleet-street, and hearing the cry of stop thief! I ran, as others did, and the gentleman struck me with his umbrella, and almost knocked me down. I am innocent.

GUILTY . (Aged 18.)

Transported for seven years .

Tried by the London Jury before Mr. RECORDER.