NP, WJ 5/27/1861

From the Wilmington Journal
 
May 27, 1861
 
Collision on the Orange Railroad
Richmond, Va., May 25, 1861 P.M.
Received Wilmington 10:10 P.M.
   A collision occurred today on the Orange {& Alexandria} Railroad between two trains. Col. Kershaw's South Carolina regiment was on board -- two of his men were seriously and others slightly injured. Two Virginians and a negro were killed. It is supposed the collision was caused by treachery or carelessness. The Engineer has absconded.

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