The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-16
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CHtLeUS ititO ftFtHit
We arr not prepared now 10 visit censufe or
indulge in recrimination upon those who have
caused all these disasters. Wehave no wish TO
.lacerate feelings already deeply wounded, or to
make charges against those engaged in the con-
sructiop OF these pasteboord traps for human
life An investigation of the whole matter
will, We are satisfied, be had in due time, and
until then we shall suspend comment.
MISCELLANEOUS
The bodies OF Dr. Bullard, Mr.. Cbappel and
Mr. }. A. Ross, who were killed on the rail-
road were taken from the depot on their arrival
10 The city on Saturday night, placed in metallic
coifins, and conveyed to the FIRST Presbyterian
Church, Of which Dir. Bulard was pastor, and
they will be buried from that place to-day
The church had been previously draped in
mourning, and presented a sombre and solemn
appearance, indicative OF the sad event which
had deprived the public and the members OF that
church Of the services Of man who was res
pected and beloved for his amabity and truly
| Christian character. From the plate upon his
coffin we learned that be was born on June -,
1903, and died Nov. /, 1850. He was 81
years of age.
Among the wounded on the fatal train were
Judge Wells and son. The noble heroIsm of
/ Mrs. Wells was the subject of enthusiastic ad-
mration at Hermann, on Friday. Judge Wells,
we are happy TO say, was but slightly injured.
1t was at first apprehended that his son would
be affected with congestion ol the brain. We
are glad to add that this young gentleman has
escaped without serious harm.
The miraculous escape of VIM. Tucker, the
engineer, is especially noticeable. He was
standing beside Mr.. 0. Sullivan when he was
killed 1t APPEARS that, in falling, he was
caught under the locomotive, with his legs be-
tween that and the tmberS. lie remained in
that condition for FIVE hours, when he was ex-
tricated without material injury.
At the time of the accident, conductor Eng
lish, who was unharmed, went on foot 10 Her
mann amidst the terrific tempest, and returned
with the train OF cars, which brought some
thrre hundred persons TO the city. They reach
ed Hermann about SIX O'Clock in the evening
A number of scoundrels, who gathered in al
the scene. were discovered soon afterwards at.
tempting to rob the bodies of the dead, II
some instances they took off even the boots
from th,. mutlated bodies.
The presence Of mind Of the brakeman pre-
vented at least three cars from going over th,
precipice By shutting down the brakes they
were thrown upon the side Of the rmbank
ment.
The whole gessel work of the bridge owe
the Gasconade was carried away. Only on,
car Was left on the track, and two wheels 0
this were thrown off.
: Mr. Melvin was found with bowie-knlf-
; which he had on, thrust up to the hilt in hi
body. He was terribly manglpd.
Mr.. Henry Politz was cut out OF the wrecl
after having been buried for two hours. Mr.
: Shutze was four hours in the wreck.
The locomotive at the time of the acciden
contained six persons. Of these three wer
killed and three saved.
Henry Choutpau, Esq, was 50 disfgured tha
he was identified only By his invitation ticket
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