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July 17, 1854
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Morgan County, Kentucky, rival lawyer candidates Eastley and Hazelrig clashed during a canvass. Eastley accused Hazelrig of lying and perjury in a speech, prompting Hazelrig to shoot him dead. Hazelrig was acquitted of justifiable homicide.
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HORRIBLE AFFAIR.
The Charlottesville Advocate has a letter from Morgan county, Ky., stating that on the 30th ult. a dreadful affair occurred at Bloomington, in that county. Two lawyers, named respectively Eastley and Hazelrig, were rival candidates for the office of County Attorney. During the canvass on the day above stated, Eastley, in a speech to a crowd of the electors, declared that Hazelrig was a liar and had committed perjury. Immediately Hazelrig stepped up to the stand, and without a word, pointing a revolver at his assailant, discharged the contents into his head, blowing out his brains and causing instant death. Hazelrig surrendered himself, was examined, and acquitted on the ground of justifiable homicide.
The Charlottesville Advocate has a letter from Morgan county, Ky., stating that on the 30th ult. a dreadful affair occurred at Bloomington, in that county. Two lawyers, named respectively Eastley and Hazelrig, were rival candidates for the office of County Attorney. During the canvass on the day above stated, Eastley, in a speech to a crowd of the electors, declared that Hazelrig was a liar and had committed perjury. Immediately Hazelrig stepped up to the stand, and without a word, pointing a revolver at his assailant, discharged the contents into his head, blowing out his brains and causing instant death. Hazelrig surrendered himself, was examined, and acquitted on the ground of justifiable homicide.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Revenge
What keywords are associated?
Lawyer Shooting
Political Rivalry
Justifiable Homicide
Perjury Accusation
Canvass Violence
What entities or persons were involved?
Eastley
Hazelrig
Where did it happen?
Bloomington, Morgan County, Ky.
Story Details
Key Persons
Eastley
Hazelrig
Location
Bloomington, Morgan County, Ky.
Event Date
30th Ult.
Story Details
Rival candidates Eastley and Hazelrig for County Attorney; Eastley accuses Hazelrig of lying and perjury in speech; Hazelrig shoots and kills Eastley instantly; Hazelrig acquitted on justifiable homicide.