| Reference Number | t17840707-112 |
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| Verdict | Guilty |
| Sentence | Corporal > public whipping |
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771. PETER CORBETT was indicted for stealing a quart pewter tankard, value 1 s. 6 d. the property of Alexander Clegg .
Last Thursday I lost a pewter tankard.
How did you lose it? - The prisoner came into the bar, and called for three-pennyworth of crank, I said you have stole the pot, and I found it upon him.
(The pot produced.)
The prisoner came and called for three penny-worth of gin and water, I saw him take the tankard, and I told my master, he took it from him and shoved him out, and he run away, and I run after him.
PRISONER's DEFENCE.
I was along with a young man, we called for a pot of beer, and we were coming to bring the pot to the bar.
The prisoner called five witnesses, who gave him a good character.
GUILTY .
To be publicly whipped and discharged .
Tried by the London Jury before Mr. RECORDER.