The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-30
PHILADELPHIA, August %, 1916.

PHILADELPHIA, August g. 1916.
Fuemens' Supper Melancholy accident and Death
of one of the G,,lick Guards-Jeseph X. hgersoU
re-non,inated for Congress-Laying ofthe Cro,cn-
h. ing Stone of the Girard Coliege-Release of the
Leader of the" KWers'-Stocks, SC.
Another dull, rainy day, with the wind at the
south, and sufficiently warm to add to the uncom-
iortableness of the weather.
The Gulick Guards partook OF a splendid repast
last evening at Sanderson's Franklin House, given
by the Hbenia Engine Company. COL James
Page presided as an honorary member of the
Hibernia, and added much to the enjoyments of
the occasion by his playful sallies of wit, and a
happy response he delivered TO toast given by
member of the Guards. A melancholy affair took
place this morning, however, which has destroy
ed the pleasures of the trip and cast damp
upon all the hearts that bounded so Joyful
ly with the anticipations of return to home
and its enoyments Among the widest of
the Guards, and 'endeared to them for his
jovialness and good humored playfulness, was a
young man named David Hewlett, an Iron-g CRATE
maker of your city. He offciated as one of the
pioneers, and his fine manly form had often been
the subject OF admiration during their parades
about the city. The wind and tide being against
them, the vessel did not leave at daylight, as was
expected, and they had not completed their ar
rangements for leaving until about o'clock. The
vessel had been hauled out short distance from
the wharf to keep off the spectators, and their
gun had been fired as signal for departure,
when the affair | am about TO narrate occur
red. Hewlett had been enjoying himself by
playing tricks upon his comrades, and would oc-
caslonally seize some one of thens and pretend to
be in. the act of throwing them overheard Those
he took hold ofwould generally break away from
him, and escape from his Righteousness. AT last,
however, he caught hold OF one named Alfred X.
Newman, who was unable to free himself, and
bal
both went the side together. AT the cry
which ensued the Guards, who were mostly be-
low eating breakfast, rushed upon deck, and sue
ceeded in saving Mr.. Newman. AS they were
hauling him up they saw the head OF Hewlett
short distance below the surface, but he was car
ried off by the tide under the vessel, and was seen
no msre. he was an excellent swimmer, but
it is supposed that he must have injured his spine
in falling over, or struck his head against the fem
der, so as to render him unable to make any eff
fort to save himself. Every effort has been made
to recover the body but so far it has been unsuc-
cessful. The Guards started home in their vessel
by way of the canal, this afternoon, leaving
committee to take charge of the body when re-
covered A meeting of the members was held
on board this morning. shortly after the event,
ahd the following resolutions adopted
Resolved That it is with feelings the deepest regret
that we called upon to notice the sad and painful
calamity that has befe the death of our brother sol
der David Hewlett, by having accidentally fallen from
the side of vessel while lying at Walnut street
wharf.
Resolved Thatw we have ever beheld in the deceased
the soldier and true friend who was ever ready when
years and have ever Reid him in high estimation being
one Of our Oldest members
Va Resolved, That we sympa,hise with the family and
friends In their bereavement this sad and lanchoy
occasion;
q Resolved, That the company the usual badge
Resolved That the thanks OF the company are here.
by rendered to the citizens Of Philadelphia generally for
their unrng exerons for the recovery OF tho BODY of
brother"
Hewlett had been married but six or eight
months, and his wife was strongly opposed to his
embarking on this trip. 1t is said that in order to
escape from her circumstances, he left without
the iormalIty OF a good-by, and refused to return
when she sent for him. He had been connected
with the company for the past eleven years,
though only tweDty-eght, and was its oldest
member.
Joseph X. lngcrso the present member from
the second congressional district, was last evening
renominated by the wings.
The ceremony Of laying the browning stone,
forming the apex of the roof of the Girard College,
and in fact completing that splendid pile, will take
place this afternoon in the presence oil select
few invited to attend upon the occasion.
The release Of a ring-leader of the Killers"
Bill MslMullin by name, from Moyamensing pri-
son, to W hich he had been sentenced six msnths
since was made the occasion OF a general reloic-
ing by that gang Thursday night, and it is fear
ed that they will be emboldened to fresh outrages
Their leader will doubtless desire 10 celebrate his
release by SOME act of outrage.
The unfortuh ate MIR. PEBBLES was last evening
arrested on ba u-piece, and consigned TO Moya-
rnensing to awai hearing on the many charges
pending against h i'm.
sales of stocks at Philadelphia.
AUG. 2s-FIRsT BoaNRD.-Sl700 City 5s 100 400 State
IS, 661f.
SECOND BoARp-S7OO,' State 5s 66J; so Reading Rail
road, 80; 20 Mechs. Bank 28A.
Mr.. Adam de Loven skiold presented his ere
dentals TO the Secretary of state yesterday and re-
cognsed charge daarc, of his Majesty the King Of
Sweden and Norway Mr. Lo,venskiold was, subsequent
y introduced to the Prcsdel of the United States by
he AZ rla nf
Union.
A fire broke ont in aaratona ON Friday morninn in