114. (L.) John Sproson proceedingsdefend was indicted for stealing two pieces of bed ticken, containing thirty yards, value 20 s. the property of Tesdale Webb proceedingsvictim , Feb. 14 . ~

Tesdale Webb. I keep a wholesale upholstry warehouse in Gracechurch-street : I can only swear they are my property.

Joshua Kilby < no role > . I am accomptant to Mr. Webb; on Thursday the 14th inst. when I was in the compting-house, I saw the prisoner come into the warehouse and take the two pieces of ticken: I followed him: he had the pieces under his arm: I secured him and brought him back to the shop: he said a boy desired him to do it.

Prisoner's Defence.

I met a boy in the street: he said he belonged to the warehouse: he desired me to take the two pieces whilst he buckled his shoes, and he gave me the slip.

Guilty . T .

See him tried by the name of Sprucian, No. 104, last sessions, for a Burglary.