A most terrific locomotive explosion occurred here at 8 o'clock this morning. No. 229, belonging to the Central Railroad was blown to atoms while standing on the track near the bridge.

The owner of the boiler, J. R. Pratt, testified that he bought the boiler for $400, and that its first cost was $1,600; had been made in Canadaand had been used seven months ; it was a locomotive ...

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