The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-11

fusion in the trains there being 1T that time but Single
track little time after the sesdent the train upon
which Tuckeriwas employed arrived at Portchsster (Which
is this side Of Mamaroneck where should have waited
until the arrival Of train from New Haven the con-
ductor insisted that the train should go to Greenwich
Tucker objected but the conductor assured him that he
had sent forward verbal message to tho conductor of
the other train, and that 1t would be all right He,
cordngy went on, and collision the consequence
The company recognized the conductor in authority
and did not consider the engineer to blame.
For sx or eight months after the collision he remained
in the service of the company but not engneer-no
being able to perform the duties of that Office in
quence Of injuries received at the time Of the collision
He then received from the company years salary and
went to California, whence he returned not long SINCE
Not quite two months ago he was again employed
an engineer by Mr. Whistler the present superintendent
not to take charge of any particular train but to relieve
other engineers occasion might require On the after
noon of the 5h n he took charge Of this train for the
first time from New Haven to New ork-consequently
this was his first trip up It.
Whether he had ever before been any other than
way train does not distinctly appear.
1t did not appear that this engineer had the morn
ing OF this fatal occurrence, been reading newspaper
while the train under way but inasmuch as it
proved before by the fireman that he has seen
other engineers doing so, canno. PERMIT such
practice to pass without the severest condemna
ton If there is any who, of all Others
is bound to give his undivided attention to his business
it is him upon whose constant vigilance the safety Of
many precious lives depend. He has right to pre-.
that because his track clear for the time being
it will necessarily continue another moment that
accident may not happen to bis train requiring
in instant the exercise of all his powers both Of body
and mind.
Several rumors have obtained circulation in regard to
directions given by the conductor to the engineer to
the rate Of speed at which he should pass through Nor
walk the morning Of this accident but after the most
careful inquiries which have been able to make
do not hesitate to pronounce them mere fabrcaons.
The Legislature In session, having appointed
committee to investigate this matter and report thereon
do not feel called upon make any recommendations
to that honorable body.
HENRY sEILECK, Foreman.
JOSEPH W. HuBBELI, JAMES G. BARBOUR,
LUrxnnA 1. BsEss, FRHDsacK ssIDss, ''
CHARLES MALLORY CHARLES FITCH,
SAMUEL OIMsrEAD. F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOOD.
FREDERICK BRADLEY.
The late hour which received the foregoing YER
dict prevents from ndugng in any remarks in refer
ence to its character, and the in which the
proceedings before the jury have been conducted
not delivered into the hands of reporter at Nor walk
until 10 o'clock last night and reached Office at half
past IL this morning Had not been for the kindness
of Mr. Warner, of the jurors, who furnished
reporter with additional copy, its publication
would have been delayed day at least To him,
therefore, and to many Others beg leave to return
thanks for the facilities which they have afforded us
during the investisstion.]
AN ACT OF TRUE HEROISM.
Among the acts Of herosm by which this catastrophe
was distinguished deserving particular mention
A young named Brook Carroll, who saw the train
make the fatal plunge eaped into the water and swan
distance Of about hundred feet to boat which was
moored the bridge Cutting the rope by which it
held he rowed to of the sinking cars and saved
the lives Of Mr.. Nathan Harris hts three children and
Them with strength which appeared almost m
credible he broke in the sides and top of the With an
axe, and rescued several others His feelings at the time
were Of tho most painful character at the horri-
BILE sight presented by the struggling and dying
occupants Of the car whom he told us he
could distinctly endeavoring to force their
way through the windows or the roof some with
their faces horribly manged by the broken fragments.
It scene which might appal the bravest yet the
noble fellow continued after all attempts to
useless, to the bodies in his boat Had he
any person to assist him efficient himself
still larger number would have been saved but he was
first at the wreck, and the delay of half minute
sufficient to accomplish the fatal work. He remain
ed at the work until his almost superhuman exertons had
rendered him unable to give further assistance and in
fact, until assistance was useless. When he landed
Mr.. Harris, overcome with gratitude towards his
brave deverer to him, and with tears IN his eyes,
presented his purse small recompense for the invalu
able service he had rendered In saving his life and the
lives Of his children; but Carroll with manly feel
ing, refused to receive any reward satisfied with the
Consciousness of having performed what he considered
his duty Seeing that he could render further aid he
FASTENED home to change his Clothes which were com
peey saturated An act Of heroism like tnis is dessry
ing of substantial reward than mere praise and
should be marked by public testimonial IL true
the act prompted by noble impulse aud BY any
neIceuary feeling but there is way of rewarding such
conduct without making it offensive to the recipient
Mr. Carroll at the time Of the accident was in com.
pany with Mr. Ferry and preparing to go shoot
ing excursion. He Is at present living in Norwak
which town he removed about week since from his or-
residence at BI ooklyn We i'll afford such
gallant fellows and cannot but Connecticut the val
liable citizen she has gained in the person of Mr. Carroll
The Dead
DR. josiah Bartlett old resident Of Stcathsm
New Hampshire and widely known in the Eastern States
asa physician OF distinguished abilis:es In the fret
list OF the killed. 1t was stated that Dr. Bartlett was
from Concord, Mass It now appears that there were
two physicians Of that name.
kless Meeting In New Haven
To Hon. AARON N SKINNER MAYOR or rE ClTy OF NEW
SiR--We, the undersigned, citizens of New Hsven
deeply esed by the late catastrophe at Norwak
we'll as by similar events in other parts of country
respectfully request you chief magistrate our city
to invite early meeting Of ctzen for the purpose
Of mcmoralzrg the Legislature OF the State nos in sos
sion that they may in their wisdom adopt prescribe
an eEectual system OF preventive vigilance for the
greater security Of human life upon railroads.