| From the Wilmington Journal |
| June 11, 1862 |
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| Smashed Up |
| A frightful Railroad collision
occurred between Thomasville and High Point {on
the North Carolina RR} last Thursday afternoon, by which one
man was killed, and one of the trains was broken to pieces. It was
caused by the return train which brought Yankee prisoners, in the
morning. The officers on board of it ran against express orders, as we
learn, and in utter disregard of consequences. They left Thomasville
only a few minutes before the regular train South was due, and were so
notified there. The collision occurred very shortly afterwards. About
$30,000 worth of property was destroyed by it. |
| Accidents on this road have
become fearfully common, and often the result of carelessness. An
example of severe punishment would doubtless do much towards
correcting the evil, and we shall not be surprised to hear of one
rather summary made, unless there is a change for the better. |
| Salisbury Watchman, 9th inst. |
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