Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-02-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Explosion of a Powder Mill.-Loss of
Life.

An explosion took place at O'Clock, on We'd
nesday afternoon last, 10 the packing room at
Dupont's Powder Mills in the Hagey yard, on
the upper Banks of the Brandywne Greek, about
three miles from this CITY.
Thirteen persons were employed in packing
powder in kegs, at the time Of the explosion.
The powder being oOarser than ordinary, the
usual method OF filling the kegs through fun
mel was dispensed with, aud the packing had to
be done by taking out the heads Of the keg, and
filling them ia that way. IL is supposed that
the explosion was caused by the heating up Of
the filed kegs. OF course, nothing positive can
ever be known of the cause, as all who were at
work wore instantly killed, excepting one man
who, we learn, has since died of his injuries.
The following arc the names of the killed -
james MoKenna Fergus Noone,
Samuel Fisher, Samuel Fisher, Jr.,
Edward Devlin, Hugh Devln,
Richard Mclaughlin, John Quirk,
John p. Dehun, John liiggerton,
Thomas CarksS, Thomas Dougherty
James Credan,
The shock was felt very seusibly In some parts
of this city, causing many persons TO run oat Of
their houses and places of business in alarm
In BraDdywine Village, the conclusion was felt |
much more sensiby. The doors Of dwellings
and stores were burst open aud articles Of fur.
niture aud store goods were considerably disar-
ranged The glass in the windows of the houses
10 the neighborhOOd Of the explosion was COM
pletely biown out; trees were torn up by the
roots and fences blown down. Excepting the
terrible loss Of life, the accident was not
materially heavy, especially to the mills.
The conclusion was felt for u radius of thirty
miles around, and it ~ stated, more apparently
| in Chester and some parts of Philadelphia than
in our own city. There were from fifteen to
twenty tous of powder in the packing room at
| the time of the tNgloSluu,
RgruRSED-Mr Day mud Dr. Wilson the COM
mittee of Council, have returned from Washing
ton. having accomplished through Hon, George
p. Fisher, the object Of their mission The city
will be re imbursed out of the first uuapprOpra-
ted money in the Treasury. Il seems therefore.
that Mr.. Fisher had some influence after ALL des-
| pite the mean reports Of his enemies to the con-
trary.
FROZEN TO DEATm-As Mr.. John Mills of this
city, was passing down the new marsh roa1 on
the south side of the Chrstiana Greek, about ono
mile from the bridge, on Sunday morning, about
o'clock, he discovered a colOred woman named
Anna Reasin, about 60 years of age, lying along
the fence in state of stupefaction, partially
covered by the snow, which was falling rapidly
at the time. lie raised her up, and endeavored
to assist her in walking, with effect lie went
immediately for assistance but when he return
ed, in about fifteen minutes, life was extinct
Her body was conveyed to the city hall, where
the coroner held m inquest. Tnejury rendered
q verdict that she came 10 her death by intern
perance and exposure. BY the side of the de-
ceased was found empty bottle and tin cup,
FIRE On Tuesday evening, about O'Clock,
Mr.. VIM II. Naff, discovered the lottery policy
office adjoining bis auction rooms in 4lh street
occupied by A. c. Hamilton, to be on fire. He
Immediately closed the windows and gave thu
alarm. The iremen were quickly on the grount
and the fire WAS soon extinguished, but not unit
it had burned up all the fixtures and somewha
damaged the walls. Michael o. Neatly, who KEEP
a restaurant in the basement. lost all his stool
of liquors, &C., and had his bagatelle tab
broken up. The fire is supposed TO have org
mated from the stove in the Office, as Mr. Hamil
9 ton had left the premises but short time pre-
e vious The property belongs to john Stevenson
and is insured for 81 900 in Philadephi,
Office
= ANornER--The alarm Of fire yesterday after
o noon was accustomed by the burning out chin
= ney in Poplar street, next door to the corner
4th, west side.
Police ArfAiRs.-Charles Daley, arrested b
Is officer Wingate, on Monday night, for disorder
l. and violent conduct in his house in Spring allie
\, was held to tail by Mayor Gilpiu on Tuesday
u $500 to keep the peace aud for his future goC
70 behavior
&c PROCEEDINGS OF CouNCIL.-The Council mt
:; on Thursday, 18Th. The minutes of the pre-
III ceedng meeting were read aud adopted.
lr The lamp committee reported that lamps ha
~ been placed ON the corner of Popular and Lnm
=" bard streets on Eleventh. Estimated cost So
20 The police committee reported that a police
;s man and night watch had arrested two person
- who admitted they were slaves, aHd retaine
Ill them in the city cells until their owners can
~ and received them. They did this withor
knowledge of the ordinance on the subject.-Tl
US committee therefore recommended that the 70
FIJI lowing resolution from iho minute book, PAST
in lS47, be placed in the High Constable
H. Office: "Resolved that the High Constable b
as aud be is authorized TO use the city cells as
place of temporary confinement for all tugity
le from labor, fugtives from justice, or perso
at committed on suspicion thereof, by any Justii
, of the Pence, Mayor, or Alderman of this city,
u being distinctly understood that said privileI
e. only extends to sufficient time to enable sa
SO High Constable to make his arrangements,
us deliver the person so committed, safely to ii
o. County Jail"
an Mr.. Pierce remarked that he understood ii
~ officers had taken rewards for catching runawl
u, slaves and cited case where an officer hi
sts taken reward. few years ago, and cOnceale
the money from the person who gave it to hin
IT. lest he might steal ii away again. ln n rece
. case, the officers received $40 reward
catching thieves and sending them back to Ell
ny ton.
or After some discussion the resolution WAS slru,
49, out, and the report adopted. The commit
" were. instructed 10 report an ordinance on Il
id subject
NC MIR. Day. on behalf Of the special committee
"' the subject of reimbursng the city for mon,
So paid on account Of tue volunteers nj the col
IL mencement Of the rebellion, reported that u
only feasible way to get the amount due the CT
at from the government, was to send u person
nv Washington to urge the payment of the clai
~ amounting to nehr $500. lie stated that
m, had written to Mr. Fisher at Washington, b
is receiving answer, he telegraphed aud NJ
Fishers reply was that he could give no ass
lis RANGES that Il committee of Council would at til
an time meet with success lie however Rdvisi
the committee to try the experiment. and pr
la- missed them all the aid in his power to etfe
nd their object.
l., On motion the committee were authorize
ne to send one or more of their number
,u- Washington to procure, if possible, the pa
al ment OF this sun. MI. Day aud DR.. wills,
y" were appointed said committee
A petition WAS received asking the laying
,ss double row of tagging Lord street, west 81,
''' of Spruce.
The ordinance permitting the frame buildir
to stand recently erected by Vim. Feeney, WI
read third time and rejected, the vote standir
six yeas to nine nays.
Various bills were read and referred
L. a petition was received asking that fiag STONE
he be laid across Front street and Justisun 81.
RI. A petition was received asking the opening
Va Spruce, Bennett, Eighth, aud Taylor street
a through the property recently sold belonging
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