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The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1862., [Electronic resource], War matters. (search)
, yesterday, to answer the charge of assaulting John D. Perrin. police officer. The evidence showed that Gilman, and a man named Wm. Willis, went to Perrin's residence, on Monday--the former to demand an explanation from Perrin for an alleged slander; the latter to "back him." Perrin found them in his porch as he was going in Perrin found them in his porch as he was going in to dinner. He was stopped by Gilman who demanded to know whether or not he had reported that he (G.) had deserted from the army. Perrin replied "I shall not reply to any question; go away, and let me pass in." After a few more words, Gilman struck at Perrin with Willis walking stick; but Perrin warded off the blows, and tappedPerrin warded off the blows, and tapped Gilman with his police stick on the side of the head, causing "the claret" to flow freely. Willis seized PerPerrin's stick, and prevented him from repeating the blow. One or two citizens residing in the vicinity then went to Perrin's assistance, and aided him in arresting both Gilman and Willis. The Mayor, after hearing the sta