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Proceedings of the Courts. Hustings Court, Saturday, Dec. 13
--Recorder Jas. K. Caskie Presiding.--John M. Michie was tried for shooting at John J. Crawford, corner 13th and Main streets, a few months since, to the disturbance of the public peace.
The jury found defendant guilty, and fined him $500, which he paid.
The Court declined to add any imprisonment.
It will be remembered that in the affray between these parties Crawford shot Michie through the face with a pistol bullet.
Michie through the face with a pistol bullet.
Dick Duff, a dangerous character, in jail on suspicion of committing a murder on 17th street, was tried for making his escape therefrom on the 14th of August last.
The law makes an escape a penal offence when "force and violence" is used to effect the object.
That both were used by Duff and his comrades, was proved to the satisfaction of the jury who tried the case.
Defendant being found guilty, was sentenced to three months imprisonment.
Mr. Beverley R. Wellford, Jr., addressed the Cou