The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-13

resist any invasion of Cuba This know, that part
of the new loan is now being employed in England
in the purchase of ar-steamers to be sent there.
The May-day Calamity Mt st. Louis.
The telegraphic report of the awful calamity at
st. Louis has already been given in our columns.
The ST. Louis Republican of the Sd instant contains
the particulars of the disaster, in long and feel
ing article, from which we extract what follows:
The melancholy and fearful incident at the La
clede Saloon on the evening of oe LIST of May will
be subject of lasting remembrance to all who
either victims to or witnesses oft The young
est child participating in the eventful scene will
carry with it to the grave vivid recollection OF the
occurrence. ALI the circumstances OF the catastro-
phe--the suddenness with which it transpired-its
popularity and extent, will impress it upon the
minds of old and young for years and years. In a
moment, in the twinklng of an eye, as it were, the
joyful, light, and gladstone heart was changed into
the loudest and saddest waiings of wo and suffer
ing The transition is inconceivable even to those
who witnessed it, Parents who, in all the pride
and luxury of parents feelings, were rejoicing in
their childrens sisters, friends
and acquaintance, whose sympathy was enlisted
in the development of the young mind-the young
girls themselves, indulging the buoyant hope and
happiness of guleless childhood, pleased themselves
and striving to please their friends and parents
all these with all their joys to be thus suddenly in
volved in one common calamity, Is a contrast that
cannot be understood or described
The real cause of the falling of the floor was, in
our opinion, the giving way Of the northwest brick
were supported four brick pillars in the cellar;
the cellar had been partially filled with water for a
long time, and the brick forming the pillar TO which
we allude, or the earth under 1t, gave way. This
left no support to that part of the floor, and. the
weight being greatest there, the whole was carried
down together.
There were many acts Of individual heroism and
devotion which we would be glad to record, had we
he hut we mi a H.
seem TO be invidious to enumerate any.
On the other hand, there were some incidents
Notifying and shameful. Thieves and scoundrels
seized upon the scene Of confusion TO rob and pick
| pockets. While one gentleman was helping his
children and others out, fellow attempted tostea his
watch; detected in this, he stole the same gentle
mans money wallet, by thrusting his hand in his
pantaloons pockets whilst he was in the act OF lift
ing an insensible woman to the floor Mr. Eman-
uel Black, who severely injured in the back,
robbed, he believes, after he was taken TO his
residence, Of his money purse, containing about
forty dollars.
The cab and hackmen, we are told, tried their
hand also ut extorting money from those who had
need Of their services. Most exorbitant prices were
asked, and prepayment required, to carry the
wounded home. But the occasion did not furnish
much Of harvest.
We have not found IL practicable, after the most
diligent efforts, TO make complete list Of the per-
sons injured. The following, however, embraces
Mrs John Beakey and Mrs. Chester W. Pome.
roy both dead. II Is believed that these ladies fell
in such a manner that they were drowned by the
water in the cellar
Miss Mary Abbott, dangerously injured
Miss Gum, niece TO Mr.. Jos. Ridgway, injured
on the head and other parts Of the body.
Mr.. Chester w. Pomeroy, severely, but not NOR
tally injured.
Miss johnson, teacher, badly injured
| Mr.. Z. Block, badly injured in the back-the ex-
| tent not yet known.
Mrs. 4. Block, the bones Of one leg, between the
knee and ANGLE, broken in two places; the bones Of
the other broken, and the ankle dslocated. Nc
other injury. Her recovery il doubtful.
Mrs. l.. r. Carr, daughter Of Mrs. 4. Block, very
badly bruised, but believed not TO be dangerously
injured;
Miss Hopkins, sister OF Mrs. Capt. Miller, badly
injured, had several ribs broken and lie in criti-
cal condition.
some time she had hemorrhage, which was stop
ped yesterday, but her case Is still considered
| doubtful.
Misc Sullivan had two ribs broken, but hopes arc
entertained that her injuries are not serious
Mary Young, step daughter and James Loring
son Of Charles Z. Loring. The daughter is scri-
ously injured, internally, and was getting worse
! yesterday afternoon. The son had his thigh bro
ken above the knee, and was much bruised. The
bones were set yesterday, but the little fellow wal
Mr. H. f. Bridge, and the Misses Julia and
Helen Holland, were severely bruised
Mrs. mlron Icsne, ner daughter, niece, ana mel
niece's husband, were severely injured.
Miss M. Crockett, daughter Of J. Is. Crockett, wa,
badly bruised on one arm, and severely cut on ono
leg.
Miss Alien, daughter Of Mrs. b. Allen, was con
siderably injured.
Mrs. silas Reed was severely wounded by piec'
Of timber.
The following persons more or less injured
the extent, in many instances, we have not beer
able 10 learn
| Mr.. and Mrs Downing, p. A. Ladue, Mis-.
/ Mary Pomeroy, Miss Virginia Clark, Henry M
Chearens, Miss Barlow, Sas Williams, Miss Sarat
Knox, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. DIR. Sykes, Miss Ann At
wood, Miss Ann Wait, Miss Helen White, Mis-,
Elizabeth Adams, VIM. Waters, Miss Carter, Miss
Kate Clark, a daughter of w. l.. Williams, Mis-
| M. Brenell, DR. Christopher, Miss Holmes, Mr.. +
| Warren, Mr.. and Miss Sawyer, Miss Orlla How
ard, Miss Jane f. Targco, Mrs. *. b. Chamberlain
Mr.. Purkett, the Principal Of the School, wa'
carried down with the crowd, and was severely in
| jured by the falling Of a bookcase or desk.
There were a number Of others, more or less in
jured, but we cannot gather their names.