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The Daily Dispatch: January 9, 1865., [Electronic resource], Runaway--one Thousand Dollars reward. (search)
jor Oliver Vest, of General Breckinridge's command, were charged with assaulting and beating John McPherson, proprietor of Congress Hall, on Friday night. McPherson appeared in court, with his eye conMcPherson appeared in court, with his eye considerably bruised, and stated that, about 12 o'clock on the night of the difficulty, the Major and Captain came into his back saloon, and, without the slightest provocation, commenced cursing and abutill the police could be sent for. For the defence, a witness stated that he happened to be in McPherson's saloon when the accused came in. After waiting a short while, during which the proprietor wau had better come and wait on us instead of quarreling all night with your negroes." Whereupon McPherson flew into a rage and rushed upon Captain Castle. At no time, in the opinion of the witness, dd Major Vest interfere, nor was he nearer to the parties than twenty feet. The witness thought McPherson was intoxicated. The Mayor, upon being informed that Captain Castle and Major Vest intended g