He spent his days at the brewery and his evenings working at an oyster saloon and restaurant he had opened in the basement of the county courthouse .
During the War of 1812 Vassar joined the local fusilier 's company as a sergeant , but saw little action .
Vassar spent Vassar 's days at the brewery and his evenings working at an oyster saloon and restaurant he had opened in the basement of the county courthouse .
During the War of 1812 Vassar joined the local fusilier 's company as a sergeant , but saw little action .