The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-18
PHILADELPHIA, April II, 1871


Fisticufs 5evsen tpo young Bloods, and Duel anti
aipated-72e Drorned Eiephon,s-- Freworks-7a
neg o. s. Steam PropeuersIne Tiennoise Chill
dren, and the Opera-.7ccidents- Fires-Stoeks, &c.
Quite commotion was created among the Chestnut
street promenaders yesterday afternoon, by a
between two young boods formerly excellent
friends who had been converted into enemies by
at cotlon party the pre- evening about
which shall be silent, lady is concerned The
sailant recent graduate Of ono Of medical colleges
though young in the ranks Of the faculty, proved his
ability to open a vein by planting scientific blow
the lower lip Of his rival which cut it opon and caused
the flow prousey The interference of friends
prevented any immediate demonstration by the
receiving the injury and duel may be expected to
suit from TINS ahair as nc Is Oh rehcn or,n ana MS
will be suffered without some effort to obtain salts
faction Mutual friends are now engaged IN me endea
to heal the breach and it is to be hoped they VIII be
successful
The carcasse OF the two drowned elephants have been
towed to the beach at Gloucester Point, and the
hides being removed to-day for the purpose OF suf
ing by Mr.. McGuigan of this city 80
The grand display Of fireworks Mt the expense OF the
city corporation be let of from the island opposite
the city instead Of ndependenee SQUARE as at rst pro-
posed This will give our city population II muoh
better opportunity of viewing it.
The four steam propeller boats building here for the
government under the supervision of r. s Lopez ESQ.,
transportation agent are to be called Buchanan, Walk
Mason and Marcy, in compliment to the heads OF de-
partments They are now nearly ready for launching
of 900 tons burthen and to be rugged with three
masts.
The soop Elizabeth Beatty sunk, short distance
below tho city Thursday night by the steamboat
Ohio coming in contact caused by neglect Of the cap
tain of the sloop in not displaying light Tho crew
escaped in their boat.
The schooner Saptee. Dickinson, bound to Now York
returned port this morning in consequence Of injuries
received by schooner running into her, in the bay,
yesterday.
The revolving light Cape May is to be discontinued
after Of month, in order to allow the
ton of tower the encroachmens of the sea having
rendered the old one unsafe.
On Thursday night. the house of MIR. Coffee, at
Frankfort consumed by fire, and the family barely
escaped with their lives daring act of herosm was
performed this occasion by tho mother OF the family
In order to herself and child. Escape being mpos
sble by of the stairs which were enveloped In
flames the mother clambered out Of an upper window
into the branches tree with her infant in her arms
and descended to the ground in safety
dreadful accident occurred yesterday morning al
the quarry west of the Schuylki BY tho preina
explosion of blast. Johu McGee, one of the work
men, blown up and shockingy mutlatcd, one leg
being carried OF below the knee, and his face hands
and arms much burned He taken to the hospital
hut his recovery scarcely be anticipated
The benefit Of the viennose children. last evening
was as productive could be desired every seat &C.
oupied and the Of beauty and fashion Respondent
The opera troupe continues to gladden. our amateurs
IN music with their concord Of sweet sounds and the
announcement given such that will possibly induce
the establishment of regular opera house in this city
IL Puritan and La Chalet" are to be brought for
ward mex. week
Sales Of stocks ut Philadelphia
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loo oa g. o. ~ 2s' Lessh Sa 200 Rsaass
1000 DO 7 sS s3 c So s. H. 49, goo @psiS loan
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Bonds s, 25 300 Girard Btuk ~. q Ches Del Canal
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80; 1000 5 Loan Gs 49, iolh; 300 State S. 73s