From Western Post, 20 April, 1861: SERIOUS ACCIDENT - We are sorry to have to record a serious accident which befell Mr WILKINS, the well known host of the Australian Arms, Cudgegong Corner. Mr WILKINS had visited Mudgee for the purpose of attending the licensing meeting on Tuesday. Other business detained him in town till the following day, when he started for home, accompanied by Mr THURSTON and another gentleman. The party were proceeding at a quick pace along the road beyond Johnny COX's when on reaching Mr CADELL's fence, near little Oakey Creek, WILKINS's horse came in contact with a tree. The horse endeavoured to avoid it, but was checked by WILKINS, who though the best chance of escape was the other side; the consequence was he was thrown, and his thigh, striking the tree, was broken. Mr THURSTON immediately started for medical aid, and was fortunate enough to find Dr. RAMSAY at home, who with Mr CLARKE proceeded to the spot. Dr RAMSAY reduced the fracture with his usual skill, WILKINS bearing ! the painful operation with so much fortitude as to be able to indulge in humorous remarks. JOHN CORN, THE MADMAN - This unfortunate fellow was sent on Friday (yesterday) by the mail, in charge of constable CAMPBELL, to Sydney. It was with great difficulty the police managed to put his clothes on. Before taking him out of the cell they had to handcuff him. He was very noisy, and addressed the people about the court with great vehemence. Upon being taken into the police yard he shouted, " Now look out all of you!" and then made a rush to escape. Three constables escorted him to the mail. He was quiet when the mail started.