Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-04-15
The Hamilton MISUNDERSTANDING Ac-

The Hamilton Massacre-Thrilling Ac-,
count by a Survivor Of the First Car
One Of the passengers who took the terri
bic plunge into the Des Jardines canal, in
the first ear, and was still miraculcusly pre-
served, thus describes the sensation 5siR ~
| perceived quite a Consideration in the
cars, passengers running to and fro, appa-
rently much excited. st the same time l
felt strange sensation, as if caused by some
thing impeding the motion of the train. 1t
was not shock, but at the same time every
one seemed to think that something was
wrong. As was aware of the dangerous
character of the place we were approaching,
retained my seat and advised others to do.
the same. A slight pause ensued, myselfand
those sitting with me remained still, hut anx-
iously awaited the result, when, with one jerk
we were precipitated into the yawning abyss
below While descending, retained perfect
consciousness and felt that we were going
down some awful precipice. Not d voice was
heard in the descent. ''''ts'' . -.
On reaching the bottom there was one gen
eral crash, after which found myself in to-
tai darkness hemmed in every SIDE, and
crushed almost to sulfocation by human, bod
les and broken seats. The blood oozed from
my mouth, and it seemed as if every breath
drew would be my last The next few min
utes were the most awful ever Witnessed
oh that it may be my lot never to experience
the like again. Some prayed, others called
upon the saints, others swore fearful oaths
and all seemed writhing in the deepest agony.
can only liken the place to slaughter
house The blood streamed down over my
face and clothes as if some huge Least had
beer slain about me In this fearful situa-
ton were placed eighty or ninety human be-
ings, who, a few moments before, reioiced in
excellent health and spirits, their minds oc-
cupied with worldly cares or pleasures; lit
tie thinking that they would be so soon call
ed into the presence of their Eternal Judge.
We remained in the position above describ-
ed about ten minutes during which time |
spoke to several around me, advising them to
be patient and wait for help. The top of the
car was then knocked III, giving us light and
air, and enabling us to breathe more freely
At this instant crow-bar, or something of
the kind from without grazed my temple, and
the blow was about to he repeated, when, by
a sudden effort, grasped the Instrument and
called upon the person holding it to desist or
he would kill me- Immediately afterwards,
Il hand (from the size should judge it was
woman's) was placed completely over my
mouth, so as nearly to sufocate me- With
great exertions | removed it, and shortly af
ter being relieved from the pressure above,
succeeded in dragging myself from the wreck,
and reaching the edge Of the canal, whence
was raised to the top by 4 chain fastened
under my shoulders. ..,.
| SHELTER WASrED.-Shelter is a want of
the first necessity in our climate of cold and
Sfo nd NO TO
show of economy, sundry provisions Of this
! nature A portion of these wants are every
whore conceded-others are carelesslv for
gotten and neglected We too often see
farms where no provisions has been made for
the shelter of a portion of the stock through
the winter. Sheep, colts, young cattle, and
perhaps the cows, are left to shiver unpro-
| tected. Does the farmeriknow that he can
an animal exposed TO the weather in good
sary when comfortably sheltered. And the
extra care then required. There is a heavy
| loss in the exposure o.! nanures to the wealth
er. The chief value of a fcrtalizer lies in
that part which water will dissolve. Let it
lie and leach through the winter and spring,
| ter it in beds and cellars and a saving will be
; made-provingt this the truest economy where
manure is valued and good crops desired
The Little Joker.
| In the good old times of Kentucky, when
substantial justice was administered in a log
cabin, after very frec-and-easy manner, q
suit was brought to recover certain moneys,
of which it was alleged that plaintiff had been
defrauded by the ingenious operation known
as thimble-rigging. In the course of the
| trial, plaintiff counsel, who happened to be
an expert undertook to enlighten the
court as to the modus operandi Of the per-
Torrance. Putting himself into position, he
produced the three cups and the little jo-
kerr and proceeded, suiting the action to
the word
"Then, may it phase the court, the defend
ant, placing the cups on his ksee thus, began
shifting them so, offering to bet that my eli
ent could not tell under which cup was the
! little joker-meaning thereby, may it please
the court, this ball-vith the intention Of
defrauding my client of the sum thus wager
| ed For instance, when raise the cup so,
! your honor supposes you see the ball. "a.
| ",Suppose | see! p interrupted the judge,
who had closely watched the performance,
and was sure that he had detected the ball
as one of the cups was accidentally raised
"Why, any darn fool can see where it is, and
bet on it and be sure to win There amt
no defraudin' thar "
perhaps your Honor would like to go V
on it, insinuated the counsel
go W Yes, and double it, too, and
here is the rhino. 1t is under the middle
cup" ..,-.... ..
I'll go V on that" said the foreman of
the jury. "And l, and T. joined in the ju-
rors, one after the other, until each had in
wasted his pile. ... .,....-.....-s
up" said his Honor. ID -s....,- ..
Up it was, but the little joker" had mys-
teriously disappeared Judge and jury were
enlightened, and found no difficulty in bring
ing in verdict in favor of the plaintiff, on
the ground that it was the darndest kind of
defraudin His Honor adjourned the Court
and stood for drinks all round, in considera-
ton of being ''let OF" from his wager
HOUSE BUILDTSG.-The subscriber would
IL to the citizens of Burlington and vicin
ty that he is ready for any building, in
of the city Also, Door and Blinds made order,
and all JobS.ng done in the Carpenter line short
notice. Shop over Broad Kiser's Grist Mill. gas
feb. 4-d&w4m'. THOMAS LLOYD.
J,J. BURSHAa. ?. JACGAR.
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