The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

 

   John Watkins , of the Parish of  St. Buttolp's Billinsgate , was indicted for feloniously stealing a Basket of Raisins, value 8 s. the Goods of   Benjamin Longuet and   Mark Weyland , the 6th of December last. It appear'd by the Evidence, That the Prisoner took the Basket from a Heap that lay upon the Wharf. The Fact being plainly prov'd the Jury found him guilty . Transportation .