269. JOSEPH SWEET proceedingsdefend was indicted for that he, on the 28th of November , with a certain gun charged with gunpowder and leaden shot, feloniously and wilfully did shoot at Samuel Sewell proceedingsvictim , with intent in so doing, to kill and murder him .

SECOND COUNT, for like offence, stating the intent to be to disable him.

THIRD COUNT, stating the intent to be to do him some grievous bodily harm.

FOURTH COUNT, for shooting at him, not stating the intent.

SAMUEL SEWELL < no role > . Q. What reason have you to think the gun was loaded - A. I have no absolute proof that the gun was loaded.

NOT GUILTY .

Second Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Justice Heath.