The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-03
OUR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Distressing Casualty.

Correspondents W thc ftoncef utmccfAt
~. CLorp, Feb. ~, ls5s.
We have lost useful man. This morning
at about six o'clock. the Raw. TmonAs I.
CALHOUN died from injuries received by
melancholy accident which belel him las,
Sunday. In the afternoon Of that day, he
was driving to religious meeting. AT the
lower town in a single sleigh, accompanied
by his vile, aud while crossing II high
bridge over the ravinc, his horse suddenly
became unmanageable and jashing himself
against the railing Of the bridge was
prccipitated TO the frozen bottom Of the
ravinc. dragging in the fearful plunge both
Mr.. AMI Mrs CALHOUN. Mr.. CALmorS
had sprung from the sleigh. and at the mo.
ment Of the accident was upon his feet At
tempting to rescue his wife. lie did no,
release his grasp Of her, but WAS drawn over
with her. They were Immediately taken in.
to the house Of DR.. iuSrxR, close to the
bridge, and towards evening conveyed to
their own residence II was found that
Mr. CALmouS's thigh bone WAS badly
broken, and tina, he was much BRUISED. Tie
related the particulars Of tho accident and
though he suffered great pain he was hardly
thought to be in great danger ill Monday
noon, when he los, his consciousness, and
showed symptoms OF congestion Of the
brain.
Mr.. CALHOUN has assisted his father in.
law in the duties oil u pastor, without any
expense to tho community and has gratui-
tously rendered his services ~ n preacher
from time to time in the neghboring settle.
mcnts. lie has also been engaged in assist.
my Mr.. Lowry in tho preparation OF the
biography Of the late RonsRr DoSssli. Of
Alabama, who was an eminent divine, and
who conhdcd to Mr., CALHOUN the materials
OF his biography. lilo was very industrious
and devoted good deal Of time 10 farming
which he carried on extensively. lilo was
a man Of action. Of public spirit aud liber.
atty, and prompt To lend his aid 10 every
useful and humane enterprise.
Mrs. CALHOUN fingers in . very feeble
condition, but strong hopes arc entertained
Of her recovery.
Mr.. CALHOUN was about thirty years o
age, native Of Tennessee, and u minister
Of the Cumberland Presbyterian denomina-
ton. lilo was u son OF Thomas CALmoux,
"a preacher OF remarkat lc ability and piety
and received y liberal education bis AGA.
demical studies having been pursued At the
University At Lebanon. Tennessee, and bis
theological studies at Andover, Masachu-
setts. 10 Tennessee his pccuniary circum.
stances we're somewhat ample, but his health
was poor, and no removed 10 Minnesota. u
try the eject Of our salubrious atmosphere
which afforded him the bcncHt he expected
lie married the daughter OF Rev. Dawn
LOWRY, Of this place. who had Tor many
years shared with his father missionary Ia.
bors among the Indians.
Some Of your readers msy remember that
during the last State CANVASS he was charg
cd IN somo Of the opposition papers with
having returned female slave into bondage
That charge WAS made in such manner
that he thought It improper 10 give Il any
public notice. lie had three or four slaves
10 Tennessee. and at their request, they were
leit there, retaining what they earned, and
living IN comfort. One accompanied hls
family 10 Minnesota. but she became discOn.
tented away from her acquaintance, and
desired to return. Mr.. CALHOUN told her
she wss free 10 go where rhe chose. She
chose TO 60 back To Tennessee, and he paid
her passage back.
On the day be received bis fatal injury hs
had assisted 10 administering the sscra,nen,
at large meeting Of the Methodists, aud al
the time Of the accident. he was on his way
TO attend the Baptist meeting.
Thus, in the cOur~ Of lew months, W.
have lost two Of our most valuable men
Mr.. joins TAYLOR having died IN the vigor
Of manhood, carly last fall AsRIooLA.