The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
Sad Death.

cloud Of gloom has again cast itself over our
town. We are called upon to record one of the
most melancholy accidents that has ever hap
pcned in our county. On Monday evening last,
the mule Of Mr.. +. c. Joslin, Of the Ridgeville
Express, was found near this place which caused
much anxiety among our citizens. many Of whom
Immediately started in search which was kept up
until the next morning about SUNRISE when the
body Of Mr.. j. was found about miles from this
place on the Yrcka Trail.
When first found the body was resting on the
elbows with the face downward. He undoubted-
ly died without even struggle Many of our
citizens assembled at the spot, soon after which
the body was conveyed to this place, where an
inquest was held, which we give below
Mr.. }. has long been resident of this county.
and by his quiet and gentlcmanly ways had won
the respect and esteem Of all who knew him
His funeral was attended on Wednesday morning
by large number Of our citizens, among whom
were many ladies. The rites were observed by
ly the Rev. Mr.. Richardson. whose appropriate
and impressive remarks were heard with the
deepest respect. After which the coffin was
placed in the Garage preceded by the express
riders Of this place all drapcd in the garb of
mourning. The remains were followed to the
grave by the largest procession ever Witnessed
here, where the last homage was paid to the de-
ceased.
The following particulars were elected at the
Coroncrs Inquest held upon the body of Edward
G. Jo,lm:
l. &. Messcc being sworn says: Yesterday even
ing after was informed that the mule of the de
ceased vas brought in by tie herder | started in
search OF deceased in company with several other
men. We went together as far as Coxs Ranch.
There we learned Of ono John -- that the de
ceased passed there about II o'clock NJ in APP
parcntly good health: | returned to town, and
went back ANA searched until morning when we
heard some men halo; We went to them and
found the deceased lying on his face; we were
told that was the position he wa. in when discoy-
cred: We saw no signs Of violence and have no
reason to believe he came to his death by such:
he was brought from that place to this by his
friends; he lay some 30 or 10 feet lrcm the trail
his name is Edward G.. Josin
A. Il. Earle sworn: Says he started from Wca-
yoryille with several others in search ofdcccased
at the crossing of the trail on East Weaver found
the trail of a rope drawn along; followed it, and
soon separated to search for the body: at the top
of the mountain found a spur; saw no traces of
any scutlc; picked up the spur; thought it was
one worn by deceased; MFR. Edcr came to see it:
when turning saw the body; was unable to make
it known; seemed frightened; deceased lay on
. pf a 1ln nc
was buttonCd up; pistol attached to his side;
blood issued from his eyes nose and one ear
when he was turned over; have seen deceased
write his name Edward c. Joslin; Mr. Messec
took money (dust and cOin,) from the body and
gave it to JAS. Henderson; saddlebags and ma
chere were found some 200 or 800 rods from body
by Mr.. Wood on the left hand side and about %
rods from the trail saw prints of mnle feet near
where the body was found spur lay between
body and trail; did not examine the pistol; saw
no watch on the body; body lay some 80 or 40
feet from the trail. behind some bushes.
Mr.. Eder being sworn says Heard last night
that dcceased's mule came in without saddlebags,
macherc, &c. went in search this morning; at
crossing of East Weaver found trail; we separated
until Mr.. Earle found the spur went to him; as
went to turn something white and knew it
was the body of Mr.. Jo-lin there was some mon
cy on his body, also his pistol; he lay on his face
straight
Or. Gordon sworn: Says he has made a post
mortcm examination and found fracture be-
tween the third and fourth Joints of the neck; no
other bruises except on his left hip and shoulder,
apparently made by fall on his head; it would
cause Instant death; he may have had a cOntrac-
ton OF the muscles.
Dr. Piper sworn: Is acquainted with deceased;
do not know how much money he had when he
stated; lie lived in Cincinnati, Ohio; has one
brother in Canada; bis parents are in England;
deceased was 26 years old; name Il. G.. Josin.
James Henderson sworn: Says he present
at examination; there was four or five ounces OF
dust thirty dollars and four or five bits in coin,
one pistol, no watch; he took three hundred dol
lars with him when he last went went over; pick
cd up the saddlebags one side was unbucklcd and
in it was the mail and pistol barrel, in the 9th
cr pair Of boots; have seen letters from Cincin-
natl to him.
VERDIcr-We, the Jurors appointed to enquire
into the cause of the death of the deceased, do
agree that he, Edward c. Joslin, came to his
death by accidentally falling from his mule there
by dislocaling his neck between the third and
fourth joints
+. W. Young, W. j. Tinnin,
l.. B. Thorpe, II. ". Anderson,
D. Rowland, S. S. lIovey,
j. 5. Kelly, NJ Lang,
$. d. Kreder, IL. Darling,
Pobert Seavy
Express FaVors,