NP, HT 7/14/1862

From the Houston Telegraph
 
July 14, 1862
 
Accident on the {Houston Tap &} Brazoria Railroad
   The hither-bound train on the H. T. & B. R. ran off the track just this side of the Oyster Creek timber yesterday (Friday) afternoon, tearing up several lengths of rails, but not materially injuring the cars. No person on board was hurt. The passenger car was not thrown from the track. A locomotive has gone down this morning to the assistance of the train. It may be expected back this evening.

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