The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-09
LOCAL MATTERS.

MELAxonolv CASUALTY Between seven and
eight o'clock yesterday morning, while party OF
laborers were employed in digging away bank
on the square between and l. and Tenth and
Eleventh streets large section of earth fell upon
four of them, namely: Patrick Lynch, J. B. Ma
gill, Thomas Burns, and James Naland. The first
named instantly killed. Twenty five minutes
at least elapsed before his body dug out, when
it was discovered that leg was broken and the
skull fractured.
A coroner's inquest held, and a verdict rem
dered that he to his death in consequence OF
the injuries received, together with sufiocaton.
As we gazed upon the mangled and bloody
corpse Of the unfortunate man, we could not but
shed tear over his unhappy fate, and mourn that
while in rugged health he should be so suddenly
deprived of his existence The deceased in
his thirty fourth year. He leaves no family. A
devoted sister, however, wept him for some
time in our presence.
1t is to be regretted that system of excavation
cannot be devised to prevent the destruction OF life
which 80 frequently takes place on this account.
The ground where the accident occurred was
damp and friabe to a depth of several feet from
the surface, and was in this condition, probably,
from the recent heavy frosts and subsequent thaws.
As undermining had not been commenced, (ac
cording to witness,) the jury induced to
believe that the melancholy event was in conse
quence of landslide, having other evidence to
support them in this opinion
Thomas Burns one of the four laborers already
mentioned, had, it is said, several limbs broken,
and generally shockingly injured that
serious doubts entertained of his recovery.
His companions, ]. b. Magill and James Naland,
were not SO badly hurt, and probably will be
able to resume their customary employment.
On sNAT fptb r tlarn ION
of the Far city attend the Fair for the benefit of
the Poor. to be held at Odd Fellows Hall this
ing and continued through the week:
Oh, come to the Fair, for articles rare
Here merit and call your attention;
Admiration excite, and fancy delight,
Results of skful invention.
Things useful you'll find, with elegance join'd,
pray excuse all this ostentaton;)
Bot, without being vain, we hope to obtain
Your honor and high appreciation.
Refreshments you'll find for body and mind
With enlivening and good conversation;
Then do not reject, treat with neglect,
This humble but Fair Invitation.
Then come, one and all, to Odd Fellows Hall,
Assemble without hesitation;
No one need repent few shillings spent
In this innocent exhilaration. J****
WAsHISGToN AND GEoRGETowN.-In the Board
of Common Council, last night, DIR. Brent intro
duced Joint resolution--that, for the purpose OF
consulting with the members of the Corporation Of
Georgetown, in relation TO matters of mutual in
terest 10 both cities, and of cooperating in app
cations to Congress for appropriations which shall
contribute TO their mutual advantage, the presi-
dent of each of the Boards of the City Councils
shall appoint standing committee, to cooperate
with similar committees to be appointed by the
City Councils of Georgetown. MIR. Brent gave
briefly his views. upon the subjects and MIR. Mil
Ter opposed the proposition; when, under the OPP
Grafton of the previous question, the Board re-
fused to order the esolution TO third reading by
the following vote, namely:
Ysas-Messrs. Easily, Kelly, Callan, Brent, and
Hill-5.
Nays-Messrs. Douglass, Downer, Ennis. Wan
nall, Bryan, Mohun, Pepper, Hutchinson, Mulloy,
Morgan, Miller and Johnson-l2.
REJECTION The Board of Aldermen, last nil ht,
rejected the nomination of Mr.. II. r. L. Wilson,
as police officer of the Fifth Ward, in the place of
James Lynch, resigned
CRIMISAL CouRr.-There no jury trials
yesterday. A number Of presentments were made
by the grand jury.