The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-02
Tne Louisyille Tornado.

We learn from the Louisville Journal that many
exaggerated rumors prevailed in that city on Mon
day, in regard to the number of deaths occasioned
by the storm on Sunday, In which there was no
truth. The last body recovered from the ruins was
that of little girl named McDougal or Mcbride.
The Journal says:--
To the number Of wounded we have to add Miss
Eunice Lane, aged sixteen; Mrs. Marshall and Miss
Emma Cooper, daughter Of Mr.. A. NJ. Cooper.
Miss Lane is dangerously injured in the head.
She was somewhat better yesterday. Mrs. Hewitt
and Miss Duff, who were also injured, were better
yesterday.
of her daughters had leg broken, and one was
blinded. The latter was taken to 9 neighboring
house ssS the w ss s ana nd the mothsr
dar gorousy Injured To relieve her, a lady repre-.
stntsd herself as the mother. The little sufferer
could not Sec but ste felt her HAIR, face and dress,
and then declared that it was not her mother.
The sexton OF the church is not killed, as was
reported.
The report that several persons were killed at
New Albany was without foundation. The de.
structye sto, m was moi at all felt there. II rained
there however, lGter Ia the evening.
MONDAY was day Of mourning throughout the
city. AT the request Of the Mayor all the principal
tolled 1t was day set apart for the burial of the
dead. The people began to collect as early as IL
O'Clock Of the PresbJ terrain church, to witness the
funeral ceremonies. Three o'clock was the hour
the throDg IN and about building, saysthe Louis
vile journal, that it was thought bcst to conduct
the services in the yard It, as we'll as the streets
around It, wero filed with human beings, and every
one present seemed to be deeply impressed with
the occasion. Only seven Of the bodies were
brought. After the chanting Of hymn, the Rev.
Mr.. Morrison, who was officiating In the church
when nit fel gave short account Of tho accident.
filled with dust, rendering the room dark. crash
was then beard, and in the twinklng of an eye the
work OF destruction was complete. A few indvi-
duas sittirg near the doors and windows sprang
out. Immediately after the crash he saw several
bodies covered with ruins Never before had he
felt so forcby the passage, Re ye also ready for
In such an hour as ye know not, the Son Of man
cometh.n
Rev. Mr.. Hill then made some impressive com
ments, and Rev. Mr.. Halsey concluded the exercises
with prayer.
The iorpses were then taken back to the hearses,
which Immediately proceeded to the designated
burial grounds, followed by the relatives and friends
Of the dead
The ceremonies were highly imposing, and among
the large crowd We saw none whose features did
not bet oxen the deepest sorrow.
The Democrat, Of the 29th ult., says:--
The rubbish at the scene Of the terrible calamity
OF Sunday was entirely removed yesterday; but no
bodies were found. There was report current in
the city yesterday morning that @ number were
found in the ruins, and that good many were still
mis- sing, which, Of course, was incorrect.
To the number Of wounded We have TO add the
Dames OF Miss Eunce Lane, oged sixteen years, and
Mrs. MARSHALL Miss Lane Is dangerously injured
In tie head, but strong hopes e entertained Of her
recovery.
Mrs. Hewitt and Miss Duff, Who werc Injured, are
doing well.
Mrs. MARCEL, who was wounded, we regret to
learn. died Last evening.
Miss MARCEL was much better LAST evening.
The report that the sexton Of the church was
killed ia incorrect.
Yesterday afternoon, the funeral services Of some
six or eight OF the victims Of tie dreadful accident
which occurred at the Third Presbyterian church,
were performed. The bodies were brought to the
FIRST Presby terrain church. Green street. between
Centre aud Sixth, whore from five to six thousand
persons had asse mbled.
The opening services We're conducted by Eev. DR..
". IL. Breckenridge, pastor OF the First Presbyte-
risn church-after which Rev. Mr.. Morrison, the
gentleman who offclated at the Walnut street
church on Sunday last, made a brief statement OF
the terrible catastrophe The effect OF his deeorip-
ton was heightened from the fact Of his being an
eye WITH ess OF the distressing occurrences which he
narrated. He was followed by the Ecy. DR.. Hill,
who delivered most impressive and appropriate
discourse. Mr. Hill stated during his discourse a.
fact worthy ofremark, and ono well calculated to
afford consolation to tie many friends and relatives
Of the deceased, that ALL so FAR as he knew with the
exception OF the children, were professors Of tho
Christian religion. The services were concluded by
Rev. DIR. Halsey, OF the Chestnut street church.
Tho assembage was very large, larger, perhaps,
than was ever congregated on a similar occasion
In this city; so great, indeed that II was found ne
cessary TO conduct The services In the spacious yard
surrounding the church.
The funeral procession, which was composed OF
about 30 carriages containing the relatives and
friends OF the dead, proceeded up Green street to
Cave hill, whore the bodies were Inferred. The boz
dies Of Mrs. Vidabee and her three children were
placed In one grave.
According to the proclamation OF the MAYOR.
business throughout the city was Suspended yestcr-
day. The bells OF the various churches aud engins
houses were toed, and the city wore an appearance
Of gloom and mourning
The Doyiestown Ds-noc~ut has been informed that q