| From the Richmond Dispatch |
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| December 9, 1861 |
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| Diabolical attempt at wholesale Murder |
| The Savannah Republican says: |
| The train that left Savannah
on the night of the 2d, at 9.50, was thrown off the track near the 57
mile post, except the two hind most passenger cars. The accident was
caused by the iron rail having been
prized up, and a large piece of scantling inserted under it. raising
the end some six inches above the adjoining rail.
The express, three baggage and one passenger cars, were thrown off the
track and badly broken. From tracks and other dence it was apparent
there were three persons engaged in the hellish work--one, from the
track, a white man, the others negroes of they had on negro shoes.
They carried the scantling about three-quarters of a mile from an old
house. Fortunately no one was injured beyond a few bruises to the
express messenger, and one or two others — no passengers hurt. |
| The Superintendent has offered a reward of
$500 for the arrest, and proof to convict the villains. |
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