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Domestic News
May 2, 1856
Daily American Organ
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Vagrant John Castello arrested for drunkenness, pleaded guilty before Justice Hollingshead, and was sentenced to 30 days in the work-house. He was the only lodger at Capt. Birch's watch-house last night.
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VAGRANT John Castello was taken to the watch-house drunk. This morning, on examination, he pleaded guilty, and promised amendment if Justice Hollingshead would make it as light as possible.- When he found that he was sent to the work-house for thirty days, he anxiously inquired if the sentence couldn't be lighter than that," and was informed that, in the opinion of the court, it would take him that long to come to his senses. When we left he was making ready for his ride to the Springs.
But one solitary lodger claimed the hospitality of Capt. Birch last night.
But one solitary lodger claimed the hospitality of Capt. Birch last night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Drunk Vagrant
Court Examination
Work House Sentence
What entities or persons were involved?
John Castello
Justice Hollingshead
Capt. Birch
Domestic News Details
Event Date
This Morning
Key Persons
John Castello
Justice Hollingshead
Capt. Birch
Outcome
sentenced to thirty days in the work-house
Event Details
Vagrant John Castello taken to watch-house drunk, pleaded guilty on examination, promised amendment, sentenced to work-house for thirty days, inquired if lighter, informed it would take that long to come to senses, preparing for ride to the Springs; only solitary lodger at Capt. Birch's last night.