Robert Jones proceedingsdefend , of St. Andrew Hubbard, in the Ward of Billinsgate , was indicted for stealing 4 Pound of Tobacco, value 2 s. 3 d. the Goods of Persons unknown , November 29 .

John Martin < no role > depos'd, That the Prisoner had no visible way of Livelihood, but used to come frequently with a Bag of Tobacco to a Coblers in that Neighbourhood, to whom he gave 1 Penny per Day for Warehouse-room, upon searching the Cobler's Stall, he found a Bag of Tobacco belonging to the Prisoner about 4 Pound Weight.

Abraham Jones < no role > depos'd to the same Effect. - Sheppard, another Evidence, depos'd, He had seen the Prisoner go in there once or twice a Day, with a Bag or Bags of Tobacco.

The Prisoner in his Defence said, That he worked upon the Keys , that some of the Tobacco was given him by those that employ'd him and the rest he pickt upon the Keys. The value being claiming Property to it, the Jury acquitted him.