The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-16
City Intelligence.

MEL ANcHoLY AND FATAL ACCIDENT--cAvINd IN OF A
SEWER ONE MAN KILLED AND FOUR WOUNDED.
Yesterday morning abouS O'clock of those unfortu
nate accidents which frequently through careless
ignorance, took place in Madison street. between
Rutgers and Pike. At the above mentioned hour who
five men, named John Murray, Michael Murray, Timothy
Mathews, Thomas McKeon, and George Clark, were at
work, excavatng the street for the purpose OF build
ing sewer, the ground on the east side cayed In
and completely buried those who at work in
the bottom Of the pit Those who engaged else.
where went Immediately to work, and managed in
short time to extrcate those who were nearest
the surface Michael Murray was the first man taken
out; his head at the time being just above he earth
he was easily extricated without sustaining any fatal
injuries
hon McKeon was then taken out in very exhausted
state he very much bruises and cut by the panks
falling on him. He Immediately taken to the New
York Hospital where he lies in critical condition
Timothy Matthews and George Clark were then extr
Gated The former sustaining but few slight bruises but
the latter did not fare quite WELL he hurt
pacy that 1t was thought necessary to remove him to
dwelling house hard by
But Il fe most melancholy part of the accident yet re
above persons John Murray was found to be missing and
digging abou, three feet deeper into the EARTH their
spades encountered the dead body the unfortunate man.
who being raised to the level Of the street
shocking appearance, his head and face being brssed
and black and blue and his legs aud broken. The
deceased taken to the Seventh ward station honse
where Coroner's inqu.s ST held in the aft srnoon
DR. h. y. Connery fortunately upon the spot and
remarked for his unremtting attention to the three
unfo tuDale men, who taken Ont almost dead
through the e1ertion of the doctor resuscitated
after some time.
VISIT OF BosroS MIITARY.-The Z" Boston Regiment"
as it is caedbeing poren Of the Massachusetts, vo-
uSteer Mtas distinguished for its perfection in drill
and discipline. Three companies OF this regiment
particularly distinguished Of these we have been visited
by two, and the thrd-he Boston Light lnfantry-will
arrive here this Sunday morning. This corps was
formed in l79S and has often numbered The distinguished
Of Massachusetts, in its ranks At time the corps
lsnguished and seemed in danger of dissolution but
are glad to say that under its present commander Ashley
prosperous ever and perhaps better drilled BY
the following order it will be that the Boston
pany will be in good hands,
TWELFTH REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE MILITIA.
LIGHT GuARD.-sPpt1AL COMPANY ORDER.
- LIGHT GUARD ARNoRy, Oct l3 1858.
yi ssspss prss is All
as A sea srp w sy isr n
taon march the Rev Dr. chapins church, Broadway
on MCnday 18th nst the Light Guard will gain assemble
their comrades of the Light Infantry to the Park where the
viii be reviewed by his honor the Mayor and Com
The ssFrs order & ;s and a.
Boston light Infantry, should and mus unite to
for sn o.
our corps in n sHa s y a GsGi'
EDWARD d. COOPER, Orderly.
Tue ST. LOUIS ORGAY.-The organ built To- thr new
Presbyterian Church, St Louis, No. by Nh Henry Eeben
publicly performed on Friday evening # last week.
at his msnuactoy in Centre street Several q TIE most
eminent osganists of this city present. aud dehted
the audience with Their performances The ,,orie
wedding March, and other popular selections,
given by William A King, Esq, OF Grace Church. in his
peculiar and excellent style. The other gentlemen
whs play ed, eyerofer, Of Nativity church. Hogan
of st. Peters, GrGhs late Of st. Pauls, London and
Weheitof Brooklyn The organ is 20 feet high, 20 feet
we and IL feet deep 1t has 81 stops 500 pipes three
full sets OF keys and two octayes OF pedals. The plan of
the organ embrs much ulness and unity Of tone
bined With great sp and brilEency 1t contained in
splendid case, in the Nonsn style. We congratulate
our friends Of st Louis the possession OF OF the
FAIR OF lHB AMERICAN INsruTR.-The twenty sixth
nua Fair of the American Institute at Castle Garden is
now complete and will remain open but few days longer
THE FgEsEss PARApE.-The members of Engine Com
pany No 20 discaim any knowledge Of the individual who
struck the colored follower Of Engine Company No IA
and state that he in connected with their
company had been informed.