Doolittle v. State

— An indictment was returned against the appellant in the court below charging him with an assault and battery upon Louisa Doolittle, with intent to commit murder in the first degree. There was an arraignment, plea of not guilty, trial by jury, and verdict found as follows:

“April 12th, 1883.

“We, the jury, find the defendant guilty of an assault and battery with intent to commit murder in the second degree; that he be imprisoned in the State prison for fourteen years, and that he be fined $1. Robert Holland, Foreman.”

The appellant moved for a venire de novo. This motion being overruled he…