Danbury Times

Philadelphia, Aug. 10.—Distressing Accident. We regret deeply to learn that last evening Mrs. Dallas, mother of the Hon. George M. Dallas, American Minister to Russia, was instantaneously killed, by a melancholy casualty, the particulars of which, as they have reached us, are these: Mrs. Dallas was returning after night fall in a carriage from the country, accompanied by Mrs. Alex. Campbell, when in passing through Brown st. the horses attached to the vehicle, took fright and ran away. The breaking of some part of the harness brought a piece of wood connected with it, in contact with the heels of the horses, and increased their progress to their topmost speed. At this juncture the timorous driver sprang from his seat, leaving his horses to their own guidance and direction. The furious animals swept along the street, until on coming either in contact with some obstacle, or turning a corner, the carriage was upset, and one of the affrighted inmates dashed headlong on the pavement.

Mrs. Campbell was the lady thrown out, and we are gratified to hear she was saved, as by a miracle, although it pains us to add, that she was severely bruised and wounded, and it is greatly feared, may not survive. Mrs. Dallas remained in the carriage, if we mistake not, until the horses were arrested in their flight. Being taken into a house, she was scarcely able to speak, and merely complained of the oppression of her dress, which prevented her from breathing freely. A groan or two ensued, and the lamented lady had ceased to live.

There was no external injury upon her person, except an inconsiderable bruise upon her arm—and it is believed that she died of apoplexy, resulting from extreme terror—although it is not improbable that the discovery of some internal hurts might result from a thorough post-mortem examination,—Phil. Gaz.