1. (L.) John Felton proceedingsdefend , was indicted for stealing one linen handkerchief, value 10 d. the property of George Clark proceedingsvictim , Oct. 24 . ++.

George Clark < no role > . On the twenty-fourth of October, between twelve and one at noon, there was a-stop occasioned by a coach at the end of Birchin-lane, Lombard-street ; standing there I thought I felt something in my pocket, I turned about and saw the prisoner with my handkerchief in his hand, he seeing me look at him let it fall, I took hold on him, and took up the handkerchief.

Q. When had you seen your handkerchief last before that?

Clark. I had made use of it but a little time before; the prisoner said it was not him, it was another boy; but there were none near him.

Prisoner's Defence.

There was a great mob at the corner of the street, and many other people besides me.

Guilty .

[Transportation. See summary.]