Transcribed by Emily Smith. Geo. Carlisle Patriot Friday, April 9th, 1880 CUMBERLAND QUARTER SESSIONS. THE TRIALS. Theft At Workington. THOMAS CLARKE, labourer (17), imperfectly instructed, belonging to Caldewgate, was charged with stealing 12s, the property of John FLETCHER, Workington, on the 16th of February.—Mr. SHEE prosecuted; the prisoner was undefended.—The case was very clear. The prisoner made two visits to the shop of the prosecutor, the second time buying some sweets; and shortly after Mrs. FLETCHER noticed him moving on his hands and knees in the shop. She seized hold of him, but he got away. About 12s was missed from the till, and information was given to the police, who apprehended the prisoner, and in his possession found nine sixpences, five shillings and some copper. Mrs. FLETCHER recognised one of the sixpenny pieces, which she had marked before putting it in the till, as her property. The officer said to Mrs. FLETCHER, "Here's your money," and the prisoner replied, "No, it's not all her money; the copper is my own."—Mr. SHEE pointed out that this was an admission of guilt.—The jury found the prisoner guilty, and as several convictions were recorded against him by the Carlisle City Bench, he was sent to gaol for 12 calendar months with hard labour. -- Emily Smith