The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-24
From the London Times Jan. Still
A MAN KILLED BY A LION AT ASHLEY

From. the London Times, jan sth.l
MAN KILLED BY A LION AT ASTLEY'S
THEATRE.
Yesterday morning an alarming circumstance oc-
Cured at Astley's Royal Amphitheatre, owing to
the escape of the whole of the lions the property of
Mr. Crockett, from their den, which occupied
place very near the stage. At about quarter be-
fore eight the men who usually attend to cart away
the manure, were startled by the loud roaring of
the lions, but as they had on former occasions
heard somewhat similar sounds, they proceeded
with their work usual The noise, however, did
not subside, but on the contrary increased, and in
a few minutes the were horror struck at be
holding one of the lions struggling with man
named Jarvey, yard helper in the establishment
Mr.. Crocketts animal keeper was instantly sent
tor, and arrived in very few minutes, but he not
having the power over the Infatuated beasts that
Mr.. Crockett had, Immediately sent for that gen
teman. On the arrival of Mr.. Crockett be rushed
on to the stage, where the lion was running about
with the unfortunate man Jarvey in his mouth, to
all appearance quite dead.
Mr.. Crockett instantly seized stable fork and
dealt the lion heavy blow on the side of the head
which caused it to let the man 60; but instead of
running away, he turned round and seemed inclined
to spring upon his master Another powerful blow
however, made the enraged animal turn and run
away. Medical aid was Immediately brought for
poor JarTey, but on the arrival of the surgeon life
was found to be extinct. After the body of Jarvey
had been removed, Mr.. Crockett went in search of
the three lions who were now roaming about the
theatre. One was running about at remote
the other could not be seen. The lioness was the
first that was attempted to be secured but this was
work OF extreme danger and difficulty, as the as
sistants were all afraid of even approacbinp the
beast On seeing Mr.. Crockett the lioness made a
dash through the pit saloon, whence she rushed up
the box staircase and entered one of the private
boxes, and took up a most threatening attitude.
Nothing daunted, Mr.. Crockett entered the box,
placed leathern collar round her neck, and hav'
ing secured her head, she was hauled out of the
place by ropes and finally placed in security. From
the private box Mr.. Crockett saw another of the
animals playing on the stage with quantity of rib
Dons and stage properties and with comparatively
little difficulty it was placed again in the cage and
after few minutes search the third was recaptur-
ed. At halt-past seven yesterday morning, the
Waterman of the theatre, who is on duty all night
lett at winch hour, he says, all perfectly quiet
and sale. In consequence of the large lion being
unwell it bad been parted from its companions and
1t is supposed that in endeavoring to Join it one of
the three lions in the other compartment of the
cage must have broken down the partition and thus
displaced the iron bars. The greatest excitement
and CONSERVATION prevailed for some time in the
theatre, and it required Mr.. Crocketts utmost per
suasion to convince the attendants that no further
danger need be apprehended.
BuRNING STEAMER WIN. JENKINs-Tbe
Savannah Republican of Monday gives the following
account OF the burning of the steamer VIM Jen-
kins, of this city:
The steamship VIM. jenkins arrived in our river
on Friday last, from Boston and Baltimore, with
Cotton Press. On Saturday night about haIfpast
twelve O'Clock, fire was discovered issuing from
the engine room by the Waterman on board. and
VINO was attached to the vessel. In short time the
hames spread through the vessel with fearful ra
pidity, and it was barely with their lives that those
on BOARD, who were asleep in their berths escaped
Inc nre, we learn, was owing to some disarranpe
ment of the donkey pump in the engine room.
which had been in use during the day. No doubt
hre had been burning long before it was discov-
cred, as the destruction of the vessel seemed neyi
table from the moment it was first discovered, She
was cut loose from the wharf and loated to the
opposite shore, Hutchinson's Island. The Wash
ington and Oglethorpe fire companies with their
engines, went by steamer Immediately to her assis
lance, but their efforts were vain, for the ship
burned very rapidly, and by ten o'clock yesterday
morning was consumed to the waters edge. About
one-third of her cargo was destroyed. She had
but recently undergone repairs at Wilmington,
Delaware, amounting to $4,000. We could not
learn whether there was any insurance on the
vessel. The general impression is that there was
none