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was indicted for
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stealing, on the
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, one silk handkerchief, value 6 d.
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the goods of
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On the 17th of March I was going along
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, 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.
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(The handkerchief produced.)
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The CONSTABLE sworn.
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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.
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PRISONER's DEFENCE.
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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.
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Transported for seven years
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Tried by the London Jury before Mr. RECORDER.
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