He did not hide his views and joined the Union League, but soon fled to Kentucky due to threats to his safety.

After returning to Alabama, Haughey began a campaign for reelection, giving speeches throughout the district.

At a speech before a crowd at the courthouse in Courtland, Alabama, on July 31, Haughey came into a confrontation with a man named Collins, an ally of Hinds who espoused the cause of his Republican opponent.

Confined to a bed, Haughey lingered on for five days before succumbing to his wounds on August 5, 1869, at age 43.

[2] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress