Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-10-05
ACCIDENT BY THE EXPLOSION OF 4
CAT&G0N
LOCAL NEWS.

A SHOOTING CAsH.-COnslderable ex element
was created at Willards' Hotel about 10 O'Clock
this morning by the attempt Of Mr.. Collins
Dixon, who resides At 1872 Washington street,
Georgetown, to shoot another party named
George w. McGill, a clerk in the Office OF the
commissioner Of customs, Treasury Depart
ment. 1t appears that 9 few days ago Mr.. Dix.
on had printed and posted at different places
in the streets handbills alleging that Geo W.
McGnl had under oath, DETAINED the character
Of a lady, and had refused to furnish evidence
relative to the assertions he had made. Mr..
Dixon, in his card, (Which was over his own
signature,) called Mr.. McGill ga coward, a
defamer and peTjurer."
This morning, Dixon went to Wizards Ho-
tel, armed with a cowhide and a revolver, for
the purpose {as he afterwards sald) Of chasti-
sing McGill for the alleged defamation of the
lady referred to, who 10 said to be Dixon's sis
~ in front OF the ONCE counter and raising the
cowhide, attempted to chastise McGill. The
latter had in his hand q cane, with which he
warded OF the blow, and ran towards the
apartment allotted to the bootblacks, on the
left side Of the hall going towards the billiard
room. Dixon became much excited, and draw
down the hall, which was thronged with
guests an6 others, and the ball failed to hit the
party for whom it was intended, (McCiin,) but
took effect in the thigh of Mr.. E. Harmon. now
or formerly correspondent of Northern Jour.
mails. The ball also passed through the panta.
loon legs Of three other persons Of the hotel
As soon as the shot was fred, Mr. L. NJ
Graves, who was standing by, seized Dixon
and took the cowhide and pistol from him. and
be and officer w. Howes took him to Col
Bakers office. The latter, seeing it was a
Clay ton. Officer James Sullivan took the
wounded man, Harmon, 10 his lodgings at No.
456 Fifteenth Street, and DIR Stone was called
in, and attended to his injuries.
The wound does not appear dangerous, the
ball having passed through the thigh without
cutting any artery or vein.
The witnesses assembled at Justice Ciayton's
ofEcs on T. street. and Dixon at on ce demanded
hearing. The Justice did not desire to hear
the case until McGill was present; and pro-
posed TO admit Dixon to bail until TO- morrow
:. Willard Hoel'' objected. He was opposed
to let nsn who would carry con-
cealed weapon and shoot indiscriminate-
either that nearing should be had at once ,se or
that Dixon should be committed to iaii until
McGill shouldbe found. Consequently, officers
We're despatched for Mr.. McGill, and Dixon
was committed temporarily to the Second
Ward Station.
At 10 O'Clock the parties re appeared at JUS
tice Clayton's office. Mr.. McGill being accom-
panied by Marshal Lamon. Justice Johnson
appeared as counsel for Mr.. McGill.
When the parties had all assembled, M ajor
Dixon, Paymaster in the Army, and father
of Collins Dixon, asked a postponement of the
case, on the ground that he desired to consult
with his counsel, Mr.. Bradley. He thought the
offence was bailable one, but il it was desir-
able on the part OF the Justice, the son could
remain in Jail until the hearing. Major Dixon
also stated that 1t would take him several hours
to make his arrangements to procure bail. His
daughter COLLINS sister) had been vilely SLAM
dered, and he thought he could bring letters
and papers to prove the fact But he desired
sufficient time to consult with his attorney.
Mr. johnson said he on tho part OF his client,
was prepared to deny the allegation OF Mr..
Dixon, although II necessary, he would admit
it was q laudable and creditable act for the
brother to defend the sisters honor He john
hat lot rHo NJ
came 10 his office and desired warrant for
Mr. Collins Dixon. He further called Justice
Clayton's attention to the fact that man had
been shot.
Justice Clayton said the case was bailable,
and that he would temporarily commit Collins
Dixon, so that his father could procure bail if
until wednesday, October 7th, at 3 O'clock;
and Mr.. McGill was held to bail in the sum OF
&40O for his appearance; his father, Mr.. p. M.
McGill, becoming his security.
CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Fisher.-The cases
of Jas Brooks and John w. Donaldson. lar
ceny; and Joseph Nichols, assault and battery,
were ordered to be dismissed at the suggestion
John Carter, colored, was found guilty Of
petit larceny, and sentenced to jail for four
WI. Jones plead guilty Of petit it larceny,
and received q nominal sentence.
James Galloway, indicted for thu larceny OF
q coat from John johnson, was acquitted.
Margaret McNeal, indicted for stealing pair
OF pants from John johnson, was found not
Tsoma. Moon and VIM. Ozark, two soldiers,
with wsss .sS
assault and battery with intent 70 commit .
rape ON Eyeline A. Hubbard. . snaalf white
girl. and was sentenced to ave years In the
sensencs, ffmaIked upon the asrecity Of ths
crime. and said that n lhs latv would eeuntsn-
ance Il he would sentence him 70 afty years