Mississippi Supreme Court January 15, 1846 (Johnston v. State)

Mr. Justice Thacher

delivered the opinion of the court.

The plaintiff in error was indicted in the Hinds county circuit court, under the act of 1839, ch. 26, entitled “ an act further to suppress and discourage gaming.” A verdict of guilty was rendered upon the indictment.

The first point made in the case was considered and decided by this court in the case of Thomas Dowling v. The State, 5 S.