The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-15
CITY INTELLIGENCE,
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DEATH OF TIE REV. Dir. BYRNB.-rbe Rev.
DR.. Byrne died at Rockdalc, Delaware county,
Pa, on the llth instant, in the 43d ycar of his
age. Tho funeral Of that gifted and learned
Christian priest and gentleman took place at tIu
Cathedral Chapel, On Logan Square, yesterday
morning. Dr. Byrne was in early life a law
partner Of q o lats Fletcher Webster, and located
IN Illinois, with every prospect of great profess
sional success. He became convert TO the Roman
Catholic faith, and yielded his bright worldly
prospects 10 assume the garb Of priest Ia the
church OF his adoption. His career since that
leTiOd has been marked by great ability, earnest
Css OF purpose, extensive theological knO wledge,
and elCqUence Of the highest order His sermons
were q delight and instructive, and his feryOr aud
elegance Of manner, and cogency of argument,
urtsisilbly carried conviction into the minds of
bis hearers. Dr. Byrne was native Of Mary
land. For many years he was Professor in the
theological college of st. Charles BoTomeO, in
Philadelphia. He suffered from consumption of
the lungs Cor about year before his decease.
RoBpRRY or MARKET WAGoNs.-About half
past one o'clock this morning, James Rankin and
John Nevins were caught in the act of roJb'ng
the market wagons along CHllOwhill street, west
OF Broad. They were committed to answer by
Alderman PancOast.
SUDDEN DEATH.-George Summer, aged 70
wears, dropped dead yesterday afternoon on a
door step at Fourth and CallOwhill streets.
SALE OF VALUABLE WORKS or AHr.-At the
auction rooms Of B. Scott, Jr., No. 622 Chestnut
street. we had the pleasure this morning OF view
ing a remarkably fine collection Of gems Of art,
which are TO be disposed Of by auction this eyeu-
ing. The galaxy Of flne arts which Is there eX-
hibited would repay a visit from any Of our CHI
zens who are admirers of painting Or scu p
turing.
OPENING OF THE UNION PASSENGER RAILWAY.
This morning the grand opening Of this road
took place. Cars were placed on the line tor the
first lime. The Paramount and Navy Yard route
will De used at present, the Richmond route not
yet being completed.
HARPER AND GopEY.-We have received from
Messrs. 4. b. Peterson < Brothers, and John J.
Kroner copies OF the aboye-uamed magazines
for the month Of January, Both are admirable
better than usual,
TILL THIrT.-This morning George Abbey,
fifteen years Of age, was committed 10 the Hous 0
of Refuge by Alderman Jones, on the charge Of
having robbed the money till in one Of the stalls
OF the Franklin Market.
SLIGHT FRE-Tho alarm of FIRE about 9
o'clock this morning was caused by the slight
burning Of a small frame countinE-offc, on
Delaware avenue, below ShackamaXon street.
RoBBERY Some time durirg last night the
bar-room of the American Hotel, In Chesuut
! strCer, above Sixth, was entered by prying open
! the back sEutter and robbed OF TGj.
! THE HOLIDAY PRESENT most acceptable 20
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ork all Il hrs omlums the lars IN the United slate
| Tie pastyear.
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/ Dr james EXp,eiotaut