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The Daily Dispatch: October 31, 1863., [Electronic resource], A brief history of the Troubles about Gen. Bragg. (search)
Hustings Court. --In Judge Lyons's Court yesterday the entire day was consumed in the trial of John G. Scott, charged with the murder of James Powers, in the city jail.--The parties quarreled and fought over a game of cards in their cell, at night. The next morning, when the prisoners were turned into the yard, Powers made se some demonstrations, when Scott, seeing an opportunity, seized a brick and struck Powers on the back of his head, killing him instantly. Mr. Tazewell appeared for the Common wealth, and Mr. Griswold for the defence.--Scott has already been convicted of robbery, and his punishment ascertained at seven years in the penitentiary. e some demonstrations, when Scott, seeing an opportunity, seized a brick and struck Powers on the back of his head, killing him instantly. Mr. Tazewell appeared for the Common wealth, and Mr. Griswold for the defence.--Scott has already been convicted of robbery, and his punishment ascertained at seven years in the penitentiary.