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The Daily Dispatch: October 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 20 (search)
r, who promptly kicked the weapon over the man's head. The deserter having a bowie-knife, also, the Lieutenant was ordered by a superior officer, who was standing near, to shoot him, which he did very effectually, as was supposed at the time. Two balls entered the month and passed through the neck, and another struck near the nose. The man fell-immediately. Large quantities of blood flowed from his mouth. He was removed to the Hospital, and at last accounts was still living. Col. Roger A. Pryor was in our city this morning, and is in line health. He is actively engaged in the discharge of his duties — ready for a desperate battle with Lincoln's Hessian troops, or to wrestle in the forum with the strength of a young intellectual giant, for the undying principles of justice and liberty. At sunrise the morning was charming; but very suddenly a dark cloud rose in the southwest and we have had very heavy showers of rain, with a prospect of a plentiful supply this afternoon.