| From the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph |
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| July 31, 1862 |
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| A railroad accident occurred
on the Southside road on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one
soldier and the wounding of fifteen others. The accident was caused by
a spike in one of the rails having been drawn out, allowing the rail
to give way when the train came upon it. Two cars were thrown
down a considerable embankment, and it is wonderful that the extent of
damage done was not greater than it was. The accident occurred four
miles this side of the junction. The troops on board the unfortunate
train were stragglers belonging to a certain General who shall be
nameless. |
| Since the above was written,
we learn that the accident was of a much more serious character than
was at first reported. Forty-five men were wounded in all -- seventeen
severely, and four died yesterday of their injuries. |
| Lynchburg Virginian, 24th. |
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