1880 Rev. Code of the Stat. Laws of the State of Miss. 775, ch. 77, § 2983

Abstract

If any person assaults and beats another with a cowhide, whip or stick, having at the time in his possession a pistol or other deadly weapon, with intent to intimidate the person assaulted, and prevent him from defending himself, he shall on conviction be imprisoned in the penitentiary not longer than ten years.]