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In the course of the contradictory words of the disputants, the lie was given by Eanes, upon which Smith gathered up a piece of iron and threw it at Eanes, but which missed him and lodged in the walls of the house. At this Eanes drew a large dirk knife, and stabbed Smith in the abdomen, the knife penetrating the vitals, and thus causing immediate death.
James M. Hulet was shot with a rifle without any apparent provocation in Gallatin, Miss., by one Richard M. Jones." From the "Huntsville Democrat," Dec. 8, 1838. Robert Smith and Mr. Alexander Eanes, both of Aberdeen, which resulted in the death of Mr. Smith, who kept a boarding house, and was an amiable man and a good citizen.
Smith breathed only a few seconds after the fatal thrust. "Eanes immediately mounted his horse and rode off, but was pursued by Mr. Hanes, who arrested and took him back, when he was put under guard to await a trial before the proper authorities." From the "Vicksburg Register," Nov. 17, 1838.
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