The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-31


on THE PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK RAIL
RoAD.-TwENTY PERSONS KILLED AND OVER
FORTY WOUNDED.
There occurred yesterday another OF railroad dis
aster which accompanied by dreadful loss OF lite and
limb.
1t appears that the 10 o'clock a. m, train from phla.
delpha proceeded usual The way until they got
about mile above Burlington, New Jersey) when they
discovered The train from New York coming down AT h
speed The easwardbound train then attempted to back
sdeng TO let the New York train pass when the
track was crossed by carriage and horses driven by
Dr. tiannigan Of Columbus New Jersey The horses were
caught by the hndermost knocked down and crushed
to death The Doctor thrown out and made very
escape the carriage being shyesed 10 pieces Tbs
collision caused the 10 be thrown OF the track
and dragged distance breaking II up ana dragging
it after the emfrant ear which was smashed 70 pieces
The other forced through il, and thrown down
an embankment either side OF the road There were
five completely torn TO pieces more sad wreck we
never witnessed on railroad One OF the cars was re-
duced to splnters Another cut in twain The major
part Of the passengers in the were instantly
| Killed seriously injured.
The scene that cnsued battles all description. The con-
sterna,ion great that panic Of horror seized
all who survived the awful calamity. Twenty-Five per-
sons killed. and about forty wounded most shock
ingly-some badly that Is almost impossible
Last night the remains of the dead carefully depo
tied in collins furnished by the authorities Of Burlington
The spectacle at the Town Hall was of the most painful
character fifteen collins being arranged around the
of the When we left the coroner Of the place was
about snmmoning a jury to investigate the case. Almost
every house in Burlington contained more OF the
sufferers by this terrible catastrophe During the entire
day this usually quiet town was the scene OF the widest
| excitement
Four of the mashed to pieces In some cases
the mutation horrible. One had his arm torn
off in fearful Another had arm also torn OF
and thrown some distance up the embankmeht and his
legs separated from his body his heart and viscer
along the track for great distance. One others
were buried in the sand and Others crushed death
between the sleepers. Que had his scalp taken Off
another had his thighs broken. Several others had
broken and acerated and bruised in the most dread
full manner
we give below list of the killed and wounded as near
ly as they could be ascertained
LIST OF PERSONS KILLED AND vouspED
Mrs. Pringle, who was returning to her home in New
York from visit to her friends in Philadelphia was
verely injured about the breast and suffering much
pain nwardly. She struck by an iron bar and when
extricated from the ruins was thought to be dead.
Mr. Charles Oldenburg, residing in North Third street.
had his collar bone broken and otherwise seriously
injured He will recover
his thigh fractured and dreaduly bruised about The
body His head and face swollen in frightful
ner. The unfortunate man. however was in good spirits
| and when called on him he said, Il thank God am
worse; please up my feet the flies annoy
much, and attend to those who are more in want Of
your assistance" 1910 M -
company with his wife and daughters, died few minutes
after he extrcaed from the ruins The deceased was
engineer in the United States Coast Survey His inu
| ries were of a frightful character tAF s
Commodore Smith, of the Bureau of Yards and Docks
Omitted States navy rather badly injured His vile
was also injured.
from New York. severely injured about the head lie
had rightul cash The forehead extending from
the left eye across the forehead and down the heck lay
ing the scalp bare. He presented frghul appearance
He attended by Dr. Cook OF Bordcnlowp, and Mr. Bart
RAM young student of that place lie also severely
injured internally but was in good spirits, and hoped to
| recover. st $3.50
Elizabeth Saunders, of Wilmington, Delaware badly
bruised about the head and body.
Mr.. George H. Harlan, Of Cecil county, Maryland, ~
ceived several COMMISSIONS about the head and body
Mr.. BENZ Harry, residing at Conshokocken PennsyHe
MIA badly injured about the face and side. His arms
also bruised He was conveyed to Mr. James Walds
| on Main street.
Thos Morgan q dry goods merchant and resident Of
Eighth street. Philadelphia slightly injured about the head
and back
Henry Rush, resident of Georgetown, D. G., badly
James Wheden a resident of New Hope Pennsylvania
was badly cut about the head He jumped from the win.
dow, and made escape from instant DEATH Ills
face presented a frightfu spectacle.
Dr. Whean of the United States navy, received lace
rated wound of the thigh He is head of the medical bu
| reau at Washington, ID. c.
j. McKeown, from Ohio, is very badly hurt Wewts
unable TO see him.
Mr. VIM. ". Wheeler, residing Spruce street. in ibis
city, received several bruises.
Mr. James G. Wheeler another resident of this city was
also badly injured
Baron DE St Andre the French consul at this port
dreadfully bruised and acerated about the head and
body He extrcated from the ruins with much din
cult, and conveyed to house on Main street. where he
died after the accident He resided at No l34 South
| Sixth street
Judge Reeves of Chillicothe Ohio was also badly in
jurcd He confined to his bed but will DO able soo
/ to leave for his home.
VIM D. G. Howard, of Charleston, South Carolina, was
| fatally injured.
John Daam, of Baltimore was instantly killed
Edward p Bacon, 80 years Of age, Of Philadelphia re-
siding in Spring Garden street. above Seventh lie was
the firm OF Bacon Fisher, glassware dealers lie was
instantly killed. lie leaves wife and one child
Mrs. Margaret Prescott aged 35 years resided in Sa'
lem, New Jersey; widow of The Rev. Il. G. Prescott TINS
lady instantly killed. Her body conveyed to
/ Bishop Doane's residence.
James Fisher resident Of Baskerville New Jersey en-
gagged in the glass business and Of the firm Of Bacon
Fisher, seriously injured that il is anticipated no
cannot recover. He is wdower and has five children.
Alexander Kelly resident of Philadelphia, dealer IN
queensware china glass; &C., in Market street. one door
east of Seventeenth street. died after he was taken 70
Bordentown.
Miss Jane Lincoln residing at Fllicotts Mills Maryland
was killed. Body crushed in shocking IakcA
| TO Judge slei's residence
blr George r. lngersoll son Of Harry 1ngersol esq
of this city, residing in Fifteenth and Walnut streets was
seriously injured internally and it is reported that he has
since died lie was conveyed to Bordentown.
Mr.. Litchtcnscin of Richmond, Virginia, Is badly IN
jured. lie is confined to his bed
Mrs Rebecca Phillips and daughter, of New York. were
much bruised
Mrs Phelps and daughter both slightly injured
/ They made very narrow escape.
Mr.. John Pugh, of ST. Clair, Schuylkl county, wa
slightly bruised
Mr. krder had Of his collar bones broken and was
also severely bruised about the body
! Caroline lleyman, coored woman, slightly u,
jured She confined her bed but will recover
a. Il al The paa lnsfit