The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-11

Utica, the lady who was found, as we have already
stated in dreadfuy mutilated condition the boiler
Of the engne she was found alive but she died shortly
after her arrival In the city.
Mrs. Hurlburt of Albany found in front Of one Of
the damaged engines and her found the
nants Of the body of unknown man. So sadly mutt
lated was his body that Identification other than by
remnants Of his attire, is rendered impossible
THE WOUNDED
were sad scattered throughout the city, which
dered it difficult task 70 obtain correct List Of them
As We could learn, the following is complete
and correct
At the house of Mr.. Martin, the railroad agent,
Miss Gardiner, Of schoharie who suffers from
fracture of the left arm, extensive scalp wound
fused back and left foot She picked from the river
where she had been thrown the shock The exposure
in the freezing water also brought congestion of the
left lung The relatives of this LADY, mother andbro-
theirs, arrived in the city at two O'Clock this day She
may probably recover but her condition last evening
did not warrant too saDguine hopes.
Mr.. A. B. F. Pond also of Schohare, received
confusion Of the right leg below the knee the calf being
.nsng Hs so uers
having been immersed In the river, whence he was picked
out with Miss Gardiner.
At the Exchange House were disposed
Canadian LADY whose injuries had caused total aber
ration of mind. She suffers from congestion Of the brain,
and her recovery be looked on as exceedingly doubt
Mrs. Hall of New Haven, was badly bruised She con-
tinues to do well. s
child Of Mr. Roberts, Of Albany considerably scalded
about the head chest and limbs. This child has had the
prepontory symptoms Of convulsons and great doubts
Mr. Roberts, the father Of The child, who was himself
considerably bruised shout the head and face is doing
George Keiss, German, Of Madison, Ohio received
fracture Of the skull, but win probably recover.
Besides these number of others were more or less In
J. B. Gott, Of New York, was slightly bruised.
Abel Priest Of New York received w ed cut on tho head
one leg bruised and collar bone broken.
Mr. Bogsrt, of New York, head cut and his side and
limbs bruised.
Mrs Campbell, of Utica slightly bruised.
II. Emmons, Of Vernon, Oneida county, bruised.
Capt. Schuyler, Of Albany, is badly cut and bruised
George Harrington, Of Washington, d. O., ace
scalded. t@
James Ludlum Of N. Y, bruised.
James A. Dsbrow, of Poughkeepsie, injured about the
head.
"a. McFuters, IN. Y, was considerably bruised
Mrs W. Campbell, lady 60 years Of age, of Utica was
much bruised, and considerably scalded and burned
sP Dunn, Of saugerties, was m uch bruised.
"Mr. +. Williams, Of Albany, considerably bruised
$wilham Place, Of Albany, slightly bruised
~ P leroy, Of Southport. Oneida had his head much
nDaniel Lord of New York head cut.
Sarah Maria Conrad, of spuyten Duyvl, considerably
bruised.
Those marked thus Cs) have departed for their re-
sdences.
THE RUINS, INCIDENTS, ETC.
The ruins yesterday presented an appearance which
showed the extent of the damage which had mira
culously escaped The demolished cars-the wood-the
asheshe iron al scattered in circle extending for many
rods called for thankfulness that greater injuries
done and more lives lost During the day there
considerable anxiety manifested to visit the scene of
the wreck and hundreds Of citizens went out during the
day.
Mrs. Webster, lady of Peekskin in hind car, tav-
ing In her rms child six months of age, held 1t to her
fbr,or
saving the child, but injuring herself considerably
Mrs. Margaret Taft, syoung woman from Troy, who
maturely delivered of child Of eight months weighing
nine pounds shortly after her escape from the ruins
No mark cf injuries discovered her person. and
IL is presumed that the birth caused by alarm.
Mother and child are doing well
Mrs. Blanchard, a lady married week since, was
also much hurt in jumping.
THE UNKNOWN DEAD.
Personal examination revealed to reporter strong
evidences Of the identity Of the body Of the unknown
who lies dead at the depot In parts Of the clothes
by him were found several documents as forows:-
letter dated Haxpurbay, 8th December, 1855 signed
by L. Meyer, and addressed to ]. Gordon, Esq, Clinton
Copy warrant for the erection of Court House for
the united counties of Huron and Bruce with the official
seal, dated Oct. 26, 1866.
Aletter addressed, .Aiy dear George" and signed,
Your afectonate brother, James Gordon" The enve
lope being addressed to "r George Gordon 754 Lom-
bard street, Philadelphia"
A till against James Gordon, dated at Hewlett Oct.
s, 1856.
James Gordon-To Pat. McGoudon-For quarrying
nine cords stone, at 1Os sterling 81 10.
A bill dated London, G. w., January A, 1866
= ''''''- - = '' ADAM HOPE / CO., w.
Per VIM. Meehan.
promissory note, dated at Godcrich, G. W., January
90 1885, at three months payable at the agency of the
Bank Of Upper Canada to the order Of William Murray,
for E75, signed James Gordon and endorsed by William
Murray, Alex. Dodge, William webray, and Moore &
Hunter.
These papers 20 concusively to show that the deceased
Is Mr.. Gordon, Of Clinton, in Canada.
PROPERTY NOT IDENTIFIED.
Besides the property referred to in the testimony Of
Mr. Hckock as being still awaiting identd sation there
is the following
A ady,s small gold watch, which down at SO
larger sized gold watch stopped as:3 O'Clock p NJ,
NJ. J.. Lawrence Il Co., London, Makers No. $685. A
lever watch capped and ieweiled.
wallet with four pockets, containing 800 in gold
coin, and memorandum book.
THE CORONER'S INQUEsTs.
By singular piece Of hocus pocus the two Coroners
the at the Exchange House, and the otner at
the Court House. The explanations given by
each Coroner differed somewhat. Mr.. Collins
claimed the right because he had his jury In
session first; while Mr.. Taylor claimed because he
had taken the bodies in charge at the place of the
wreck
Mr.. Corener II. r. Taylor accordingly held bis inquest
on the bodies Of Mrs. Hdrlbut, Of Albany and the
body Of the unknown (sir. Gordon,) He emp anneled
the following jury, who made examination Of the bodies
VIM. A. Earring, (foreman,) o. II. Booth G. Andrews,
O N Andrews, X. L. Moore, Stephen O. Lake and G. B.
The taking Of testimony commenced at 10 o'clock
A. M. yesterday.
Daniel r. Suydam, sworn, says-I have seen the bo-
dy in the next room it Is the wife Of Henry Hurbut, Of
Albany hcr is Ehza Hurlbut; she daughter Of
the lGte ohm u. Keene, Of New York.
Dr.. Hugborn, sworn-I have examined the body
lying In the adjoining room; tho left leg and foot Is rac
tur.d there compound fracture of the arm shc
acnlded from head to FOOT also eyamr cd the body at
the depot; IL was completely torn to pieces.
John G. Hitchcock sworn, says-I am ticket agent at
the fougbkeepsie station; keep record Of the time OF
arrival and starting Of trains the express train that
should have left Albany at $780, arrived here at ESQ and
left at 255 Joseph Borrowson Is conductor OF the
press train Henry Camp conductor Of the 245 train
from this place. his train left Wednesday at O'Clock;
his train stops at all way station; the express train
stops rst at ffshkll wnoss here handed to he jury
gold watch, No. 2370; eyeelass with gold key,
enc gold ring marked g. M one baggage check No. 6102
two cents In corpers one fold watch brokon into pieces
No a966, with small piece Of n gold chain attached,
also gold guard sde these handed to me BY the
employees Of tho Hucaon River Railroad Company they