When was it published?

February 20, 1847 in The North Carolinian

Domestic News February 20, 1847

The North Carolinian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

H. B. Balch, Hugh H. Finney, A. M. Winn

Q: What keywords are associated?

Vicksburg Tragedy, Fatal Shooting, Quarrel Blows, Pistol Discharge, Arrests

Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

In Vicksburg, a quarrel between H. B. Balch and Hugh H. Finney led to a fight where Balch beat Finney with a stick. Finney shot Balch in the hand, prompting Col. A. M. Winn to shoot and kill Finney. Balch and Winn were arrested.

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The Vicksburg Whig gives the details of a fatal tragedy in that city. A quarrel between Mr H. B. Balch and Hugh H. Finney led to blows-the former beating the latter severely with a stick. Balch then left the room in which the fight occurred, and as he went out of the door, Finney discharged a pistol at him, the ball lodging in the hand of Balch. Col. A. M. Winn, a friend of Balch, under the impression that he had been mortally wounded, then shot Finney twice, who fell dead. Both Balch and Winn have been arrested.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Vicksburg Tragedy Fatal Shooting Quarrel Blows Pistol Discharge Arrests

What entities or persons were involved?

H. B. Balch Hugh H. Finney A. M. Winn

Where did it happen?

Vicksburg

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Vicksburg

Key Persons

H. B. Balch Hugh H. Finney A. M. Winn

Outcome

finney fell dead; balch wounded in hand; balch and winn arrested.

Event Details

A quarrel between Mr H. B. Balch and Hugh H. Finney led to blows-the former beating the latter severely with a stick. Balch then left the room in which the fight occurred, and as he went out of the door, Finney discharged a pistol at him, the ball lodging in the hand of Balch. Col. A. M. Winn, a friend of Balch, under the impression that he had been mortally wounded, then shot Finney twice.