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The Daily Dispatch: October 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], For hire (search)
er in the street on Tuesday morning last. The soldier's name is J. M. Derby, and he is now at Chimborazo Hospital, receiving surgical treatmin the act of trading with a Yankee prisoner and had him arrested.--Derby being a friend of the guard, and learning that Liggon was a paroled, when young Liggon left his father's residence on Franklin street, Derby saw him and began to abuse him. Liggon took no notice of him, but rn the parties reached 25th street, on their way to Main, Liggon saw Derby and others directly in his path, but, to avoid further insult, he crossed the street. Derby, on seeing him, immediately gave pursuit, and, coming up with Liggon, caught him by the shoulder and then struck him in the face. With this Liggon stepped back and drew his pistol. Derby attempted to seize the weapon, bearing the muzzle down, when Liggony's left leg, just above the knee, and inflicting a painful wound. Derby instantly made off, and Liggon proceeded to the Mayor's office and