The Sun.
London, England, 1847-10-15 00:00:00

MIDDLESEX SESSION
(THIS DAY.)
Thomas Troughton, a miserably-dressed young
Mao, who described himself as a theatrical performer,
was indicted for stealing a tunic, sword, and several
other articles of theatrical " property," belonging to
M&oss Cantor.
The prosecutor stated that he carried on an ex-
tensive business as a dealer in theatrical dresses and
`` Properties," in Goodman's-fields, and supplied most
of the theatres at the East end. The prisoner was
the habit of frequenting his shop, and having
Missed the above articles, he taxed him with having
taken them, but he denied all knowledge of any of
the articles. He (witness) subsequently made in-
quiries, which induced him to give the prisoner into
custody.
The first witness styled himself Mr. Taffray, and
described himself as a theatrical performer. He was
not at present in any engagement, but was retained
4.
i° Perform at the Standard next Christmas.—(A
augh.) He knew the prisoner as a brother actor,
and bought a tunic, cap, shirt, and some "properties,"
'rciol him for 3s. 6d., Mrs. Taffray paying him 2s. in
t'neY, witness 6d., and the other shilling being paid
y rent the prisoner owed to them.
Randolph Wilkins said he was a comedian, and he
td the prisoner were engaged to perform at the
f6ngliam Saloon for a benefit. He (witness) hired
the Sword in question from Mr. Cantor, and soon after
"40 close of the performance he missed it. The cha-
;actor he performed was Edward Percival in the Vil-
lage Belles.
The next witness produced a sword, which he
"wore the prisoner pledged with him for 9d.—(A
laugh.)
Mr. Cantor identified it as well as the other articles
as his property.
The prisoner, in his defence, said it was usual for
tere erB°ll3 " in the profession" to assist each other by
_il.lrlo
g theatrical articles from those " members" who
wout of engagement, and he became thus pos-
sessed of the articles. A young man, a friend of his,
sg,_°t an engagement at a fair fix three days, and the
out was borrowed to enable him to take the engage-
ment, after the termination of which he (prisoner)
"night it from him. There were other " properties"
these the things he was charged with stealing, and
'nese things were mostly the clearance out of his
wardrobe at the close of the Standard Theatre, and
be could speak to them particularly because there
'was an old white hat which he had long used upon
the stage.--(Laughter.)
The jury returned a verdict of Guilty, and the pri-
soner was sentenced to three months' imprisonment
With hard labour.

MARLBRO'-STREET—(THIS DAY.)
Henry Baker, a young man, in the employ of a
Mr. Gill, dyer, 52, South Molton-street, was placed
before Mr. Hardwick, charged with having obtained
from Mr. Francis Kerridge, cheeseinonger, 260, Ox-
ford-street, a piece of ham and a piece of cheese by
fraudulent practices.
It appeared that about nine o'clock last night the
prisoner went to complainant's shop and ordered a
piece of ham and a piece of cheese to be sent to Mr.
Gills, 52, South Molton-street. The goods were sent
by complainant's shopman, who was ordered not to
leave them without the money. On arriving at the
house the prisoner was standing against the door, and
took the goods from the shopman, who asked for the
money. The prisoner said, " It's all right, come and
have some gin, and I will find Gill, and get you the
money." The shopman went with him to two pub-
lic-houses, but no Gill could be found; and as the
Prisoner attempted to shuffle out of it, the shopman
gave him in charge.
Monsieur Louis, 61, Norton-street, stated that he
had a charge to prefer against the prisoner. Having
a quantity of curtains, which wanted dying, he called
at Mr. Huggard's, 94, Norton-street, and asked him
What he would charge for doing them. The prisoner
Was in the shop at the time. Witness asked what
the price would be per yard for the 10t, and as he
thought the charge too dear, he left the shop, saying
that he would think of it. On his way home the pri-
soner came after him, and touched him on the shoul-
der, said that as there was a lot of curtains, he would
do them for 2kd. per yard. Thinking that he was
sent by Huggard witness told him to call at his
house, when he would give him some of the curtains
to do, and if they were done well, he should have the
rest. The prisoner accordingly called, and a bundle
containing the four curtains were handed to him.
After he had left the house, it was discovered that
be had taken another curtain from off the table.
This excited the suspicion of witness, who, ,on going
to Mr. Huggard's, was informed that no person had
been sent from him.for the goods.
A number of other charges of a similar nature
were preferred against him ; when
Inspector Squire stated that the house in South
Molton-street was occupied by swindlers, who
managed to victimise the public to a serious extent.
The prisoner, who passed himself off as Gill's porter,
was the prime mover in the concern. The coin-
ints made against the house were innumerable.
here were at present several summonses and a war-
rant
out against Gill, who always managed to keep
out of the way.
The prisoner denied the charges against him. He
Was employed by Gill, and acted according to his
directions.
Mr. HARDwicK said it was a case for a jury to
deal with. He should, therefore, commit him for trial.