| From the Memphis Appeal |
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| February 20, 1863 |
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| Another Fearful Railroad Accident |
| Some few particulars of a
terrible railroad accident on the Southern {(of
Mississippi)} railroad yesterday, reached the city last
evening, which has sent a gloom over the city in consequence of the
uncertainty as to who are lost. When a passenger train was crossing
Chunkey river, the bridge gave way, precipitating the engine, tender
and four cars into the water. The engineer and fireman were killed. It
is supposed a large number of passengers were drowned, as the train
was, as usual, well loaded. At our latest advice eight bodies had been
recovered. the accident occurred between this city and Meridian. |
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