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Show THAT ACCIDENT AT RICHMOND. Though a little late we give the following account of the fatal accident at Richmond a few days ago, sent us by our regular correspondent, writing Sept. 8. Smithfield has just had its fatal accident, and I send an account of another that occurred at Richmond on Friday, Sept. 1st. Leonard Lewis, son of Wm. C. Lewis, of Richmond, and a Danish boy, both about thirteen years of age, were riding down High Creek canyon on a load of slabs. In descending a pitch in the road they neglected to lock the wheels in consequence of which neglect the crowding of the wagon upon the horses rendered them unmanageable. The road being rough young Leonard was jolted from the wagon, which ran over him. The left thigh was broken, and so badly fractured and bruised as to necessitate amputation high up the limb. He rallied after the amputation, but the revival proved to be but temporary, as he died at 7 o'clock on Saturday night. He was attended by doctors Wm. D. Olsten and O. C. Ormsby. The unfortunate boy is described as having been small of stature, but an intelligent and well-disposed lad. The occurrence of such circumstances as these should develope the principle of caution in the minds of the people, but the lessons seem to have but little weight. Abroad and at home the list of accidents continually increases, and the results become more direful. W. |