The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-01

number OF the most prominent citizens of Chicago
CONSIDER the steps proper taken in view of the late
terrible collision Of the trains upon the Michigan Central
and Southern Railroads, the Mayor Immediately issued
In accordance with the above request would the
Market Hail. State street. Wednesday evening" the
9th instant, for the meeting Of the citizens to take in
to consideration the steps proper to be taken in view of
the recent terrible accident on the railroads our
city. CHAS. NJ. GRAY
In pursuance of the above cali the Chicago Democratic
Press states that large assembled last
ing at an early hour in the City Hall when motion Of
Dir. Dyer, His Honor Mayor Gray, was called to the
chair, and Grant Goodrich Esq appointed Secretary.
Mayor Gray in few pertinent remarks stated the OBJ.
ject OF the NE citing
At the call of the meeting Dr. Brainard took the stand
He expressed the reluctance which be- in with
Others, folt to speak upon such subject twas not the
time to recount what he witnessed that fatal night.
He thought it highly proper that the citizens Of Chi
csSo should meet and express their sympathy with the
unfortunate sufferers and to take such measures as viii
prevent all such dreadful calsmities in the future.
He thought it the duty Of these wealthy panes to
take such measures would entire safety for all
time to come. He said that had passed
this and the other crossings without feeling -ats
fed that such collisions must take place lie said that
those sings should be brioged and this opinion was
corroboraed by of the engineers of these roads If
the trains were required to come to full stop, they
would do for about three weeks and that is the last
we should hear Of it till another accident occurred
He moved that q committee Of be appointed by
the chairman 10 prepare resolutions and sucn
measures they may deem adya ole under the crcun
stances. The chairman appointed DR.. Branard Grant
Goodrich 4. c. IArned Alderman Dryer DR.. kutler DR..
G. V. Dyer and d. q. ShumWay
On motion John s. Wright added to the committee,
The committee then retired and ut the repeated call
OF the meeting, Mr. Bross. OF the Democratic Press ad
dfets ed the assembly He thought it eminenly proper
that the citizens of Chicago should thoroughly invest
gate his matter The eyes Of the whole country
upon us Many OF the dead had left their homes in
foreign land and coming make their home among
and in instant they almost wautonly murdered.
No effort should be spared to fix the blame where be-
longs and render it certain that dire calamity
shall again visit city
TIE verdict of the coroner jury having arrived twas
read by Mr. Bross TO the audience who seemed entirely
satisfied with the result of the examination.
Mr. Barrett the call of the meeting, made some very
pointed remarks He said they all guilty pass
ing more stringent laws for the regulation OF railroads.
There not law the book adequate to such
emergency. He fully concurred with Df. Brainard in
the opinion that the crossings should be bdged and
til then watcbmen should be stationed them give
vivid picture OF the Of the Late disaster and spoke
with much feeling and elect.
nr. Kelly made a very interesting speech and
cluded by relating some very touchng incidents.
Mayor Gray stated that the xounced were all comfort
ably provided for that the agents OF the railroad com
panes had the matter in charge and they wonld do s..
for II EN- that the utmost kindness cat suggest.
Dr. Dy er addressed the meeting in = i0fcibe speech
He laid the chief engineer Of Of the roads declared
TO hn hve moaths ago that collisions would take place
and lives would Dc lost He said they should be held
responsible for the accident He said should be
taken to make these companies suffer all such companies
DR. Mcvicker made very forcibie speech Hs believed
that would ce taken by this meeting that would
prevent such accidents.
5 S Hayes Esq de q most excellent speech but
want OF space forces omit .ketch Of his remarks
The resolutions presented by the committee are as fol
lows
Resol,ed That have heard with deepest grief ar in
ognatioD f the whole ale destruction OF human life and
OF the manning OF BODY and limb by the recent collision
Of trans the Central and Southern Michigan aroads
and hereby tender TO the surviving sufferers and be-
ieevsd friends sincere and heartfelt sympathy aud
such aid AS may be required and lays in our power to
give
2 That while conceie liability to unavoidable ac
cdeDts upon railroads upon other mesns OF public
conveyance yet that regard collision like taat
which has just occurred, having long distance in
which the trains visible or ought to BEEN
ming out OF time at such oIabe speed is totally
iDexcusabe, and reprehensibe in the highest degree
3. That committee Of one from each ward be ap.
pointed by the chair TO examine Tito the condition of
The sufferers and TO take such steps may by them bs
deemed necessary for their relief
4. That though damages from such unity eau
be measured by dollars and cent, yet that the
tany that mpanes will DO compelled TO pay the lag
efectual method of compelling railroad lanles to
take proper precautions to guard against accidents and
therefore, that the above advise with the SUIT
feer and aid them IN taking the requisite steps to Sc
cure their rights aud TO obtain such damages may be
proper, from the responsible party, or parties
B. That this meeting deem it their duty not only to
request but demand of the persons 5avn. control of
said roads that with al de- patch thay
the crossings of said roads to be avoided or that one
road be ried over the Other, and until the
be done every train be required TO stop before Dg
and that be kept ut raid CROSSINGS give notice
oil the apr zach OF trains.
That committee of FIVE be appointed, of shich the
Mayor be chairman to communicate With the directors
OF sao roadh ana urge upon them the adoption oil tue
measures indicated 10 prevent like caamties and make
public the decision Of said compasies
T. That this meeting pledges itself to its best
deavors to procure from the next Legislatures Of Illinois
and Indiana law to prohibit any railroad from crossing
any other rail- Dad without bridging. in such
that one road shall pass over or under The other
3. That this meeting approve OF the diligence feat
essbess and independence of the coroDers jury in the
di. charge OF the painful and responsible duty entrusted
70 them, and that the meeting have confidence that tina
prosecuting officers OF The county viii faithfully aud
without fear favor or partalty fulfil their duties 10 the
community in causing those who guilty TO be brought
70 pupishment CHAS. NJ GRAY, Chairman.
GRANT GOODRICH Secretary.