The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-11
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EAST NoRwIcH. QUEEN's Co., N. 7.
tN February 8, 1858.

Aoait,ona! Particulars of tie Fearful Acedtya %
the Failing ofa House at Glen Core-O< Perso"
Killed and Ssreral severely bJured.
hasten 10 inform ycu Of a fatal and melancholy
accident which occurred in the village Of Glen Cove,
Queens county Long Island, on the afternoon Of
the 7th inst by which a number Of our most
estmable citizens were severely injured, and
one fellow being hurried into eternity. 1t was
one Of those calamites which occur 30 often, from
the insecurity Of modern buildings. There was
trial in progress against person for selling liquor
without license, and he had been tried and con-
yicted several times for the same offence there was
considerable excitement manifested to hear the case
tried again. In consequence Of this a large number
of persons had assembled in room formerly owned
and occupied US store by Mr.. William Harold, Jr,
but now owned by Mr.. Richard Kirk. The store is
built en- a side HILL the north and main entrance
being level with the street, oneand-ahalf story high;
but the office being in the south end OF the building,
was in the third story from the ground The first
room below, in the south end Of the building was
used as a cellar the next room above was used for
storing molasses and other groceries, and the third
floor was used for Office in which these persons
were assembled to hear the cause tried. The room
was crowded. and several persons stood upon shelf,
the better to see and hear. The shelf being unable
to support the weight upon it, came down. and in an
instant the whole flooring gave way, and one hun
1red persons or more fell unanimously together,
about ten feet to the floor below. There was then
amOmentary pause, but the work OF destruction was
not yet complete. Tie next flooring gave way,
causing them to fall another ten feet into the cellar
About this time a part OF the chimney, with the
crate full of red hot Goals, gave way, and rolled
down on some Of the persons below. Those who
fortunate as to escape unhurt from their pc
rilous descent Immediately made every exertion TO
rescue those who were injured, and fastened under
hrac fiyNha nd mi ha hur
The following are some OF the names OF the injured
persOns:-
Mr.. Perry Mackey, fatally injured, and died in
short time after being removed.
Mr.. John Il. Williams, son of Richard S. Williams
OF New York city head severely injured aud burned
recovery very doubtful.
Mr. Edward Balm, arm broken, and severe injury
OF his head and face, besides being badly burned
Mr.. Joshua 4. Wright, leg broken in two places
Mr.. William Nudge, leg broken.
MIR. James Kirby, dislocation Of hip and shoulder,
and collar bone broken.
Mr.. Treat Watkins, arm broken.
Mr.. William Coles, severely burned, and other
wise injured
Mr.. Samuel Frost, leg broken.
Mr.. Baldng, lower jaw broken in two places.
Mr.. Miller, arm broken.
Mr.. Sukley, leg broken.
Mr. Merritt, severe injury Of the shoulder.
A number of other persons, with broken bones
and severe burns and bruises, were taken to their
homes immediately after the accident before their
village, and others in the vicinity, seemed to vie
with each other in doing all in their power to
relieve the unfortunate sufferers. The physicians of
the village were at the Of the accident,
and messengers were despatched in great haste for
medical aid from the neghboring villages, to assist
in relieving the wounded. In short time Doctors
Townsend, Tappan, Stoutenburgh, and Field, were
all in attendance.
Coroner Peter 4. Stouenburgh held an inquest
yesterday morning over the body Of Mr.. Perry
Mackey, deceased, who came to his death by in
ures received from the falling floors of the building
in which he was at the time OF the accident. The
jury rendered verdict in accordance with the above
facts