Wall v. State

The indictment is for selling vinous or spirituous liquor, without a license, and contrary to iaw. The evidence shows a sale by the defendant of a certain kind of intoxicating bitters, known as “Busby’s Bitters,” and otherwise called “Busby’s Improved System Invigorant.” The decoction was purchased to be drank ás a beverage,, and when so drank produced intoxication. It was shown to contain whiskey, or high wines, compounded with bitter herbs, barks, and other medicinal ingredients.

The proposition involved in the charge requested by the defendant, and refused by the court, in substance is,…