The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-08


the subject OF f1ghting. He was full of fight in
'6l. lie was found now ensconced behind the
monument when shooting was going on
Here he was stopped by the CHAIR.
The witness, in reply to questio from vari
ous members, stated that Mr.. Pollard was Il
stranger 10 him; that he had not heard any
words between Messrs. Tyler and Coleman
at the door; that he did not know who
fired and did not know OF any agreement
between these gentlemen TO meet here
Mr.. ALEXANDER MARSHALL stated that he
was informed by n gentleman, about lf-past
twelve O'Clock, that Mr., Pollard was waiting
for Mr.. Tyler with stick. He determined 10
apprise Mr.. Tyler of the fact. Found him
talking TO General Wise; Withdrew him, and
told him. Mr.. Tyler said ne didn't believe il,
but said that he was prepared, and said that
he would shoot him tPollard) if attacked by
him. He told Mr.. Tyler that If n fight was 10
occur that he insisted on being present himself,
and eXactod promise from Mr.. Tyler not 10
leave the hall without giving him notice. lie
subsequently, became interested in other mat
ters, and lost sight of Mr. Tyler. He told Mr..
SLAUGHTER the state of the case, and that gen
tleman said that .'he would be there, too
Soou after, Mr.. Tyler came up the aisle ana
said. - am going now" MIR. SLAUGHTER
took Tylers arm, and they passed out At Inc
door. He (witnessl took his shawl, intending
to throw il over Pollard and cntangle him, and
then seize him, 10 prevent mischief; and for
that purpose passed out on Mr.. Tyi"rs left,
that being between him and Mr.. Pollard. lie
then saw Mr.. Pollard, with his cane raised,
cations He caught Mr.: Poliard's cane, and
it was given up, and left in his hand, and
pistol was drawn by Mr.. Pollard. The FIRST
shot seemed 10 20 of by accident, and up:
The second shot WAS fired in the direction OF
the door. lie then heard another shot, and
supposed that Mr.. Tyler had passed around TO
shoot, but found that it was another adyer-
sarv who turned ont to be Mr.. Coleman. Wit
ness came to Mr.. Pollard and entreated him
not TO tire, ana said the same to Tyler. Mr..
Pollard desisted, and turned - 20. lie called
him back, and gave him his stick. Mr. Pollard
then passed out.
On being questioned, Mr.. MARsHAIL stated,
in reply to various members, that ne dld not
communicate his intention OF interfering 10
Mr.. TYLER; that ne only intended 10 be there:
that he had at first Thought that Mr.. Tyler had
fired but discovered that it was Mr.. Coleman;
and that when Mr.. Pollard found that he had
two adycrsarics, that he got 10 the east sldc OF
the statue.
Mr.. Pollard here asked permission 10 Gsk
witness n question, which lie was not permit
ted 10 do A member could ask il for him.
Mr.. HERSDoN asked witness II Mr. Fohard
had invited his opponents 10 come ont aud
settle it? Witness said, " Not until the ARRAY
Mr., urRyrox.-Did Mr.. Tyler have his pI5-
tol drawn, under his cloak?
Witness Il did not see it.
Mr. n NJ LEE was called, and stated as fol-
lows. Went out on the street on business,
during yesterday, and heard that Mr.. Pollard
was III the rotunda waiting for MI IHleF. he
returned 10 the House, ana rs he passed III he
saw. a gentleman standing near the door, with
u cane III his hand, whom h. has since found
out to hc hr. Pollard. He TOOK his seat near
the door. and whilst there hlr. Tyler started
out He knew Colonel Tyler slightly, and said
H. him, Don't 20 ont there. Tyler SinlieI,
He witness demonstrated with him, ana sald
earnestly, " Don't 20 out there 10 when
Tvicr replied. "That's all right" aud went
ont As he did 50, he twitncssl looked around
and saw a rush of parties towards the western
II l,.Az,Ns ttptY -Iy
the smoke. Saw Mr.. Pollard behind the statue,
with his hands raised, rs il eudeayorlng 10 get
q shot. Witness stated, in answer 10 ques-
1ton from Mr.. HEEyDuS, that he did not hear
Mr.. Pollard invite the gentlemen ouNide 10
settle the diiicnlty.
Mr.. SAMUEL +. SLAUGHTER was next called
up. He -tatcd that hr came into the hail %hen
the House met, and took seat Mr, NtAN.
SHALL came and sat by him, and told hnn that
Mr. Pollard was waiting 10 attack Mr. yer.
This was the first he knew of Il. Mr.. MAR
SHALL informed him Of his intention 10 90 oat
with Mr.. Tyler. and witness replied, " IS
y0u mean to 20 with him, | viii 70 with you
After while Mr.. Tyler came along, on his
wav out Witness shook hands with him, and
took his arm. They passed out, ana rs me
door closed, gentleman he did not kuo" Ha-
yancCd, not Immediately, but indirectly, 10.
wards them. with 4 stick, anu he suspected
that he was the adversary. Dir. MARSHALL
pressed the man back, and trlcd 10 gct ms
stick. He heard pistol lire, ana Sald 10
1ylpr, - d NOu armed " I''i >atiRl u' " -
He then said, Draw and prepare yourself
TyIpr drew Seeing Mr.. MARSHALL between
Mr.. Tyler and Mr.. Pollard, he said q" Don
fire, Tyler, you Will kill your friend lie
looked around and saw small man, "h9m ne
has since found out 10 be Mr.. Coleman, level
ling pistol. From the direction OF previous
shots. he would have thought thar MI Cole-
man had fired the first shot, but rs ne after
wards saw him fire, and he had only 4 SnSle,
barrel pistol, he was convinced that ne had
not fired the first shot. lie did not hear any
conversation between the parties after passing
out of the door.
t. T. KEEN was next called up, but knowing
nothing of the affair, was dmissed.
Colonel SirRoTHER, of Rappahanno2k, was
called up. Had told Mr.. Tyler that he had
heard that Mr.. Pollard was waiting tor NM
Knew nothing else.
Mr. A W. &. NowLAS.-Did Aot witness
the occurrence Entered the east door after
the firing saw Mr.. Pollard standing near the
east door, with Il crowd around nm, ana yer
near the west door TOOK Mr. yer 6I h;.,I ~
the western door, and was standing WIN nun
on the portico, when Mr.. George Whsoh
came out of the door, approached Mf; =, let,
and arrested him. lie examined MT. ISlef
nistols afterwards, and found them holh
ioaded-no caps had been exploded, nor any OF
the barrels fired. Mr.. Tyler had not been out
of sight long enough 10 have reloaded pistol.
Did not examine the pistols ut Mt Tyler re-
Mr.. 5. IL. NEwBrRY Heard that the diff
Guilty was impending; wanted TO see II;
watched Tyler rs he went out; heard me ols-
turbance attempted 10 get out of the door 10
see il, but could not do so. knew nothlhG
else. ~
Mr.. T. ROss-Was in the State Library.
Heard tringin the rotunda; rushed out OF the
library and looked over the railing at the par
ties below Saw Mr. Pollard aiming at Iyler.
MIR. MARSHAL said, Don't shoot, Pollard.
Saw some one else he did not know with piS-
toll ....,
Mr.. J. II. LEE.-Was in House with a friend
Met Colonel Tyler, who had some maps IN ms
hand which he wished TO explain to HIM HAD
seen Pollard outside. Had heard OF the I'M
pending difficulty. He saw Tyler 60 out, ac-
companied by Messrs SLAUGHTER and MAR
SHALL As the door closed, he saw gentle
man rush forward with o stick, and shortly
afterwards heard firing. lie tried 10 get out
As he neared the door, some one said, "D-n IL,
don't 90 out there, you Will be shot. Went
out and saw Pollard standing between the
statue and the western door. lie heafa Li!e
report and saw the blaze from his pistol lie
said "Gentlemen, don't fire any more thls Is
not the place to settle your diiilculty.' hIr;
TYLER was standing i'll IA position 10 defend
himself Heard Mr. WORD say There were
two on one" Mr.. MARSHALL replied that II
was not so, Mr. Pollard had attacked MT
TYLER. Heard no conversation between the
narties after he left the hall. Thought he
beord Mr. Pollard say 80 he was trying 10 get Il