The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

 

  Samuel Cole , of  St. Lawrence Jury , was indicted for feloniously stealing in Hat, value 4 s. the Property of   Benjamin Smith ; and another Hat, value 4 s. the Property of   Jonathan Bushnel , in the Dwelling-house of   William Fisher the 15th of December last. Mr. Fisher depos'd. That being in his Bar, at the  Crown Tavern in Kingstreet , he saw the Prisoner take the Hats off the Rails of the Stair-Case and run away; that he follow'd him took one of the Hats from under his coat, and the other was taken off the

Ground. The Prisoner deny'd the Fact, but it being plainly prov'd, the Jury found him Guilty of the Indictment. Transportation .