Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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AND BALTIMORE Raj Road Two PRRaoHs KILL
RD.-At IL o'clock on Monday night the train
on the Philadelphia, Whining ton and Baltimore
Railroad, which left Baltimore at l0A O'Clock,
met with an accident about one mile this side OF
Perrymansylle. The train ran from the track.
aud six of The cars were almost entirely dsmol-
ished, killing two the passengers. and ipJufing
number Of others. The cause OF the accident
10 not known, but il is believed that the rails had
spread BY reason of the recent rains. When the
train left the track, the engine was uncoupled
and was not injured. At the time Of the aooi-
dent the night was very dark, and scene OF in
disc ribable confusion ensued. Those who we're
not injured, Immediately started bonfres, and by
the aid of the light the sufferers were extrioated
from the ruins OF the cars. Albert L. Smith,
reside mt of Washington, was taken from the tim
bers, dead. II is supposed he was instantly
killed. Lieut.. Charles y. Carroll, Of the Veter-
IN Corps had both legs broken, aud was injured
on the head. He was alive when removed, but
died in an hour. He was on his way to his home
at Wilmington Among the injured we're a mum.
her who were Ia the eating car at the time OF the
accident. They were scalded by hot water from
the eating bar. James Wardley, (co!ored,j An
drew Taylor, (colored,) and NJ Jerome were in-
jured in this way. The passengers 10 the second
car from the engine were more or less Injured.
Valentine Stern was injured about the head /;
Jeremiah Buckley was injured in the back (;
Charles Alexander, Of Wilmington, had cue Of
bis ribs broken Jas. Bernard of Maine, was
slightly wounded ON the head Mrs Smaling, OF
Philadelphia WAS also injured on the head; Miss
Kate Thompson, OF Georgetown, bruised about
the head and face; Mrs. Frances, vf Washington,
bruised; Susnnna Billiolt and child. slightly in
iured; Lieut.. A. NJ Copeland, Of the Slst N. Y.
yols, was reuruing home. wounded. lie was
taken from the train with leg broken. Three
Army Surgeons who were on the train rendered
efficient service 10 the wounded. Notice was
sent TO Philadelphia ami train was despatch :
ed to bring the pas.e engers 10. This train reach
ed here WITH the wounded al / o'clock yeste;
day morning.
There was al one time report that woman
was beneath the wreck, from the fact that an
infant about tcu months old was found On the
track near the scene Of The disaster, whose mo-
ther could not be found. 1t subsequently ap-
peared that the child belonged TO German wo.
man, a passenger, who threw her infant out OF
the car window 10 save il when the accident oc-
CURED The woman was afterwards found stnn-
ned and was placed under good care.
Among the passengers were some nineteen
young men belonging to a cricket club in Port
JerVis. They had been on an excursion to Port
Deposit, and were returning One Of the mum
ter, Mr.. Arthur j. Bach, who was 10 the act Of
taking vote for President in the first passenger
car, was the only one Of the party killed.
The body Of Charles E. Carroll was brought
to this city on Tuesday morning. and so inquest
held at Ranhard's Hotel, At o'clock 10 the af-
ternoon, by Corouer Zebey. The only witness
examined was Thomas W. Slater, the conductor
Of the traiH. lie testified to the facts OF the ac-
cideDt so far as he knew anything about it aud
stated that the accident was caused by broken
rail ou the track. The verdict of the jury was
in accordance with the evidence, aud the body
was given into the custody Of the Tltou Hospital
for burial In his pocket was found a paper
stating his name TO be "Chailes E. Carroll com
pany b, Eastern Shore, lst Infantry, Maryland. u
His mother, Sophia Carroll, we are informed
resides somewhere in this city, and at the time
of the inquest, iu all probability, knew nothing
whatever Of the death Of her son nor could the
Coroner discover her place of residence. ANY
information respecting the sad affair after II
came TO the knowledge of Coroner Zebey viii
be cheeIfully furnished to his friends or relatives
upon application to to that officer at his reei
dence in Seventh Street below Walnut in thi,
city.
Tar SKATING PARK SUCCESS. ar,
gratihed to announce that the Skating Park
proposed by Mr.. Wharton, at or near the termi
nus Of the Wilmii gton City Passenger Railway
has thus far, proved a complete success. Th,
subscriptions to the project have been promp
and liberal on the part of our citizens, and i
only remains now, for Mr. Wharton to carry
forward to completion his part of the arrange
meut, to have the Stating Park a fxed fact il
Wilmington. This, that gentleman will do il
his usual prompt aud satisfactory manner, Til,
work has already been commenced and viii
doubtless be completed in ample time 10 NEE
the fraezing arrangements Of Jaok Frost. Sub
scriptions are yet received, and any person VIII
desires to become a member or subscriber, NAV
do SO upon the payment of five dollars, which
will entitle the bearer thereof to a season ticke
to the Park. Subscription lists may be fount
at Boughmsn Thomas & Cos, Book Store a
the Wilmington Institute, and at thia office a
J either of which places signatures may be lef
and tickets procured. in order that the publ
! may know the character and patronage Of th
Skating Park, we herewith append the names o
a number of gentlemen who have become sub
sclbere, and are anxious to promote the success
of the undertaking. A gauce ut the list viii
safety the reader that tue Skating Park will b
o first class institution