Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
FROM BALTIMORE and THE NORTH
BALrIMoRr, srrrEmnrR l2-5P.M.

BALTIMORE, SEPTEMBER 1915 Pm.
irssrst very puch serious accident occurred
on the Baltimore and Ohio Aoad his morning. which not
o"s uu considerable damage to the and locomotive but
unfortunately injured several very seriously The acc
dent occurred beyond Mount Clare depot about five miles from
panoe seems that after the early train had passed out
o washington several workmen had taken up portion of
the rails io the purpose Of repairing the road The train
from Washington in at full speed, and not having re-
ceived notice that the track had been taken up approached 90
near without observing the obstruction that the engine copd
not be checked The locomotive TENDER and several Of ,b
cars consequently of the track, nurng the former some
what and crushing almost to pieces two Of the first cars in
which were the company emen and ash
ngon Light Inanty besides many others from the District
shock very severe and all board or less
stunned by it. while Mr. CosrIeAs had his footbady crush.
cd Mr.. HARDING attached TO the Washington Navy Yard
two or three of his fingers Mr. CoorER his head much
cuts and Mr. JoHS KELLY his feet and legs terribly injured
It is feared that the amputaion of foot will be rendered
necessary One Of the passengers had his boot literally
from his foot, but fortunately and mraculousy sustained no
injury. Another gentleman received confusion Of
the knee These all from the District There were 9TH
who sustained bruises but not Of very painful character
The sdies in the cars and fortunately all escaped
injury
The locomotive ran into embankment and not so
much damaged while two Of the forward cars were much
crushed
Many of the passengers after the accident walked into the
city, while others brought in by train for them.
Medical aid procured for those injured and every other
attention paid them.
am told that the front car in which the Washington
fire and military companies literally ammed up, and
the escape of those within miraculous The coup
ings OF the whole train of broken and they ran
into each other.
This the anniversary Of the memorable battle Of North
Point and our soldiers including many associations cee-
brsting in becoming spirit At early flags and ban
suspended from all the public buildings Both regi-
ments Of volunteers together with the Old Defenders the
Washington Light Infantry, from your city, and company
Of rfemen from Long Green Baltimore county, paraded in
handsome style through Streets and proceeded Green
wood the city, where with other associations the day
was appropriately observed, and splendid collation. given
The returned volunteers who had rendered good in
Mexico, presented imposing appearance. The company
from your city have done themselves credit They gained
much admiration, also your remen. The troops were
reviewed by Governor Thomas. Altogether the occasion
could not have been becomngy observed Save the rail-
road accident every thing passed off handsomely and in order.
SEPTEMBER l3, lS4s.
AT meeting of the Board Of Directors of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad to-day, letter received from the Hon.
LOUIS McLAsE, in which he his intention of
signing the office of President Of the Company the
Board make the necessary arrangements supply his
place with
An important report was received from Messrs. Larobe
Knight and Chde announcing the progress of their surveys
relative the advancement the road Wheeling in which
good and practicable recommended that will
coed grade Of but fraction 70 feet to the me