Martin v. State

Martin was tried, in the city court of Macon, under an accusation charging him with simple larceny,, in that he wrongfully and fraudulently took and' carried away twenty-five dollars in money of the lawful currency of the United States, of the personal goods of Sam Lewis, with intent to steal the same. Lewis testified, that, anticipating that a case would be made against him, in the recorder’s court of the City of Macon, for striking a woman named Lethia, he called on Martin for advice, and the latter informed him that he, Martin, would see the recorder and settle the matter. A few days later…