On Thursday last a shocking accident occurred. A team owned by Charles BROWN of Lower St. Mary's (York Co.), attached to a heavy sled, took fright on St. John street and dashed off at a tremendous speed. At the corner of Queen and St. John they made a sweep and continued their mad gallop up Queen Street. When they arrived opposite the store of Samuel Owens, a frightful accident occurred. Thos. F. BARKER, ex. M.P.P., who had been in a sled, started to regain the sidewalk, not noticing the fast approaching runaways. Before he reached the sidewalk the flying team was upon him and he was struck with a terrible blow on the side of the breast of one of the horses and thrown ten feet or more, the horses continuing over his prostrate form. The runner caught in his clothing and dragged the unfortunate man some distance before he became disentangled, leaving him bleeding and unconscious. The terrible scene was witnessed by a large number of spectators, among whom was Dr. Bridges, who hurried to the prostrate man and he was quickly carried into Wm JENNINGS store. Drs. Coburn and Atherton were at once summoned and made every effort to alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate man. He was terribly bruised and cut about the head and face. In a little while he was removed to his house at Lower St. Mary's. For some days it was thought that he might recover but the shock proved too great and on Saturday eve. about 9 o'clock he passed away. The internal injuries proved much greater than first imagined and on Saturday the pain became too acute that he lapsed into a state of unconsciousness from which he never rallied. The deceased gentleman was 68 years of age and has been twice married. He leaves a widow, four sons and one daughter, all of whom are by his first wife. In addition to those above, another son resides in the province of Ontario. Mr. Barker also leaves two sisters, Mrs. McGIBBON, Douglas and Miss Charlotte BARKER, who reside on the homestead. J.T. Allen DIBBLEE, M.P.P., Woodstock and George Y. DIBBLEE of this city, are nephews of the deceased. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. A service was conducted at the house by Rev. F.D. Davidson, after which the funeral cortage was ormed and proceeded to Sunny Bank Cemetery where the remains were interred. Undertaker John G. Adams had charge of the funeral arrangements.