The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-09-26

/ first upon the two wheels nearest the precinIce
and then lnclining to an opposite direction, un-
I'll 1t was at last thrown violently over mano-
ling, brulsing and crushing the limbs of the Ter
rlhed passengers, killing one horse, and break
ing the leg of another. To add to the confusion
OF the scene, the horses which We're not disa-
| hied, continued to drag the wreck over the
ground, while the occupants were indiscrimi-
nately piled up and unab- TO help themselves
The thrilling incidents which followed are thus
described by passenger
could neither speak nor move to help my
sell, being completely parayzed with horror,
though could see distinctly all that was going
On Iwo or three persons Were on top of me,
and | verify believed that all my companions
We're killed. At this critical moment thp rear
coach came dashng down the mountain as ifin
bot pursuit young man who occupied a
deck seat leaped off without waiting for the hor-
SeS 10 Siacken their speed, and fastened TO our
assistance. Jumping upon the upiurned coach,
be eAtricated the only lady passenger, and cali
ing Mr.. Davis TO aid him, supported her to
seat in the coach they bad left. Leaving her
under the charge OF some ladies, he returned to
the rescue of others. | have since learned that
the name OF this noble bearted young gentleman
is Morrison, resident of New York He had
under bis care three ladies-Ars Hugrr and
two Misses Huger, Of South Carolina, who also
rendered ettcent service in administering to
the necessities of the wounded. Mr.. Morrison
seemed to be the only gentleman present who
was equal to the emergencies of The OCCASION
liz gave directions in prompt and decisive
manner, and bat for his energy verify believe
nothing would have been done for our relief.
L., AZ T.
wounded lady, and the reply was that none
could BE- obtained. Mr.. NJ at once found
broken demijohn Of sulphur water in the coach,
and from II procured sufficient quantity TO an
swer the purpose.
1t was found impossible at that time TO get
by with the rear stage, as two of our horses
were killed, one having had his brains dashed
ont and the other leg broken; the throat oil
the latter being afterwards cut to put an end to
his SutieringS. The task was at length com
pleted, and We reached the hotel, mile below.
where everything was done by the proprietor,
MIR. Woodward, and his assistants, to alleviate
the suferings OF the wounded Here, too, Mr.
MorrlSonS suggestions were of great value
He succeeded in having boy mounted upon
horse, and despatched message to DR.. Crump,
at the Hot Springs, and another to the agent of
the line for an extra coach aud the prompt
ness with which they responded 10 the call was
soon apparent. To an almost incredibly short
'Pace Of time they Were SEEN coming at fnll
'Pped, in buggy, and an extra coach follow
ng at the same rate.
With regard to the wounded, NAV state
hat Judge Fry seemed 10 be more severely hut
han any one else, his injuries being mostly a
bout the head. A boy, whose name ] under
food to br Gay, from stanton, was delirious
rom the effects Of very severe confusion on
he left temple. Cne gentleman, said to be
rom Norfolk, had both hands and arms drrad-
ully mashed and one eye severely cut. The
ady passenger, who was travelling under the
barge of Judge Fry, had a severe cat over onr
ye, and her lrd arm very much bruised. |
vas hurt internally. All, however, are doing
veil, and will no doubt recover.