| Reference Number | t18330214-140 |
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| Verdict | Guilty; Guilty |
| Sentence | Transportation |
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567. THOMAS SMITH and THOMAS JONES were indicted for stealing, on the 1st of February , 1 handkerchief, value 3s., the goods of John Avery , from his person .
JOHN AVERY . I am a sugar-broker , and live in Mincing-lane. On the 1st of February, about noon, I was passing the end of Gracechurch-street ; I felt a tug at my pocket - I turned, and saw the colour of my handkerchief in Jones' hand; he passed it to Smith - I seized them both, and Smith dropped it at his feet.
Cross-examined by MR. DOANE. Q. I believe this is a great thoroughfare? A. Yes, but I am positive Smith is the man who dropped the handkerchief, and that Jones gave it to him - I had seen them together for some time.
Jones. The prosecutor said that Smith took it, and now he says I took it.
JOHN AVERY . No, I can swear Smith dropped it, and I took it up - it has the mud on it now.
JONAS CLAPHAM (City Police-constable No.82). I took the prisoners, and have the handkerchief.
SMITH - GUILTY . Aged 19.
JONES - GUILTY . Aged 21.
Transported for Seven Years .