The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

ment in the papers that deceased had the of Love
the possession Of deceased which went clearly to as
tablish the identification Of the body. Mr.. Greene,
the irm Of Loyeand, Greene Co., Of iacon Illinois
dry goods merchants that deceased left that town about
ten days ago for the purpose of meeting Mr. Geene in
winter season The deceased Who was thirfyve years
OF age, has left wife behind him to lament his melan
on ss Exchange
able to the order Of their firm. The effects, well
the body Of deceased win be conveyed to Chicago,
route for Lacon, Illinois, by Mr. Greene who deeply
greved at the loss of his friend.
THE WOUNDED AT BURLINGTON.
The condition of all the sufferers now lying in Burng-
ton excellent and exceeds the most sanguine expecta
tons Of those who suddenly called upon to attend
TO the wants and comforts of their friends and relatives
fined to their sick couches As several Of the wounded
had far recovered leave town within the past few
days, correct list Of those now remanning under the
kind attentions OF the citizens may not be aniss There
are 1t will be from the following list twentytwoper
sons yet remaining afflicted in the town Of Burlington
1-Mrs Philips, Of New York, is rapidly improving,
days. Mrs. r. is stopping at the City Hotel
PA daughter az the above lady whose injuries are
not serious is also lying at the City Hotel.
3.-Mrs. Phelps Of ELECTS Mills Md, is doing
WELL and win probably DO wen enough in week to admit
Of removal This lady is also staying at the City Hotel
4~Caroiine -, eoored girl, help Of the above lady,
also rapidly recovering.
5.--Dennis Kane, OF Georgetown, u. O., continues
in about tho same condition as when last spoken Of
6.John Pew, Of schpyikill Penn, is stopping at the
City Hotel.
Mrs. Gillespie, stopping at Mrs. Margaret Smiths,
in Main street is doing avorably and WILL It's confidently
expected, survive the amputation Of her limb. -
S.-The Hon. VIM. b. Moclay Of New York, Is rapidly
recovering from his severe injuries The doctor in alien
dance is Of opinion that he will be ready to 60 home In
eight days.
2Rclard Ia lor OF New York, lies in the same con-
dition. He is lodging at tho City Hotel.
Io-Henry Bennett of Natchez, Miss. stopping at Mar
n.-Judge Reeves, Of Chicoihe Ohio, is at present
lying at the residence Of the Rev. Mr. Brown, corner Of
Broad and Lawrence streets.
12-John Kelly of Pitsburg he IL stopping at Mr.. lau
niarter's, in York street.
1a-Mr. Tindley, Of philadelphia, soppngat Mrs. pa
14-Danief D. Haywood, Of Charleston, s. G., lying AT
the house Of Dr.. Trimble, in Main street
Is and 1e-W. II. Newbold and daughter, of Philadel,
phia stopping at the house Of Mrs. Aertsen, in West
Broad street.
17.-Mrs. Anne King, widow lady, q Charleston S. G,
slowly recovering from intera injuries Mrs X.
lies at tho house Of Mrs Deacon, of Broad and
Wood streets.
1s-Georgc + Harlan, Of Cecil county, Maryland, is
lying at DR.. Holenbecks residence, the Post
Office, High street.
10 -Otis Fisk of Middletown, Conn, is rapidly inn
proving under the kind attentions of Mr.. Caleb Smith,
Of Maine street. His early recovery is ANTICIPATED.
2o-Caroline Pringle Of New York, still suffering n
great deal Of pain This lady is stopping at Mr. George
NJ Ekingtons, in Union above York street.
21.-Chares Dixcy Of Philadelphia, receives the aten-
tons of Mrs Reid and family, of Maine street, near
Broad.
22.-Iewis d. Iukens, now stopping at Mr. Gaskill's,
is slowly recovering His injuries It will be remembered
The kind attentions paid the sick during their connc
mcn by the citizens OF Burlington and Philadelphia de-
praise indeed baskets Of grapes launches Of beef
bottles of wine and brandy and many other articles too
to mention, but all ofwhich needed at the
sick bedside constantly pouring into the houses
containing the wornded whose thanks for the kindness
done amply suced reward to the bounteous donors
While the wounded are lying in Burlngton The bells
and steam whistles Of the locomotives attached to The
trains are not permitted 10 used the noise would
probably be the means of preventing many OF the suffer
from speedily recovering,
"a
city at very slow rate which is great Improvement
the old system Of going through Broad street at the
rate of ten twelve miles hour. Such speed was
constantly attained by the train, Notwithstanding the
contract made by the Camden and Amboy Railroad Com
pany with the city government which provides that six
miles hour shall be the greatest speed attained by any
train of whether propelled by locomotives or horse
power However, IT is not expected by the people here
that this new state of things wi last long, when the
excitement attending accidents this road abacs
trely dies away, then affairs relapse into the state
OF careless moss and reeklessness.
TnE LIABILITY OF TIE RAILROAD COMPANY.
NEW York, Sept. 3, 1855.
TO The EDITOR or THE HERALD
We have noticed several articles in the papers relative
to the law In New Jersey the pccuniary
Of railroad companies for their wrong acts neglect de-
fault and particularly article in your paper of
this morning, stating that the attempt to pass laws SINH
Lar to those OF this state had failed that the only remedy
in New jersey under the law, and that the
must be tried IN New Jersey
II IL not to be wondcrca al that you should have fallen
into this error for being recently engaged in some cases
involving the New Jersey laws this subject,
led to examine inquire fully into this matter and
notwithstanding that of the highest judicial function
aries in the state Of New Jersey and Judge of Of
highest courts in this State announced from the bench
that New Jersey had statute the subject, found
that New Jersey and New York, about the time,
the subject There Is this difference however between
the New Jersey statute and that of New York, that in
New York the jury cannot find verdict for sum OF over
five thousand dollars while in New Jersey there is
limitation.
As there is statute the matter in the State Of New
Jersey there need be nothing said to what Is the
common law doctrine, what could be recovered
der 1t.
The action can be brought in this State If service of
process be made the defendant hcre and of this
there can be difficulty The action Is transory,
and the remedy would be awarded according to the
laws of New Jersey; though the mode Of procedure
would be according to code II brought in this State
The matter has been repeatedly sdjudlcated in this
State.
We enclose you the law as passed in New Jersey in
1875 and not since TO our knowledge, repealed.
As this question is of considerable public inpor-
lance just now, have taken the bercy to make this
correction OF prevail lent this matter Of which
fully, SHEA & ROBINSON.
The following ia the statute above referred to-
An act 10 protide for he recovery u damages in coss
schc1e the death Of person is coasel By ,rrvagJM al.
aegLyt or default.
l. Be enacted by the Senate and General Assembly
person shall be caused 10y wrongful act, neglect
default and the act neglect default 4 such would
IL death had not ensue have entitled the party injured
TO maintain action and damages in respect
thereof then and in every such the person who
the corporation which, would have been liable IL death
had not ensned shall lie liable 10 action Cor damages
Notwithstanding the death Of the person injured and
although the death shall have been caused under suc
circumstances amount In Inv TO felony.
2. And be enacted That every such action shall he
brought by and in The Ianc of The personal representa-
vcs of such deceased person. and the amount recovered
in every such action shall lie the exclusive benefit Of
tho widow and next Of kin of such deceased person and
shall be distributed 10 such widow and next Of kin in
the proportions provided by law In relation to the dis
trihution Of personal property Left by persons dying in
testae; and IN every such action the jury may give such
damages they shall deem fair and just with reference
to the pccunary injury resulting from such death to
the vito and next OF kin Of such deceased person. proyd
cd, that every such action shall be commenced within
twelve calendar months after tte death Of such deceased
person.
2. And be II enacted, That request BY the dc.
PENDANT defendants attorney, tho plaintiff the
record shall he required to deliver 10 tho defendant
10 the Defendants attorney particular account in writ
ing, of the nature Of the claim in respect to which
damages shall bc sought 70 TO recovered.