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August 10, 1826
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Dr. Young, a Kentucky congressman, shot and killed lawyer Mr. Hardin in Elizabethtown street after Hardin, who opposed Young's election, committed an atrocious violation of Young's domestic life. The act shielded Young from prosecution and was nearly justified publicly.
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Again we have from the West a melancholy tale. We learn, from a private source, that, about two weeks ago, Dr. Young, a Representative in Congress from the State of Kentucky, shot and killed, in the street of Elizabethtown, Mr. Hardin, a lawyer from Breckenridge county. Of so aggravating and atrocious a character was the cause of this act, as to shield Dr. Y from prosecution, and almost to justify the act in the public opinion. Mr. Hardin was one who opposed the election of Dr. Y. and is supposed to have been partly led by vindictive feelings to commit the outrage which foreran his death. Nothing short of an atrocious violation of the sanctuary of his domestic hopes and happiness could have instigated a man of the amiable character of Dr Y. to this rash act.
[National Journal.]
[National Journal.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Justice
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Murder
Congressman
Kentucky
Revenge
Domestic Violation
Election Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Young
Mr. Hardin
Where did it happen?
Street Of Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Young
Mr. Hardin
Location
Street Of Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Event Date
About Two Weeks Ago
Story Details
Dr. Young shot and killed Mr. Hardin after Hardin, motivated by vindictive feelings from opposing Young's election, committed an atrocious violation of Young's domestic sanctuary, leading to the rash act that was shielded from prosecution.