The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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The REsCUERs OF THE FLAa.-The mem
be1s OF the Union League, with a view to confer
proper testimonial on the hremen who res .ued
the flag from the pole on the top of the building
the night of the FIRE, requested the Fire Marshal
10 ascertain who we're entitled to it, and yester-
daV that gentleman reported to the League that
Charles Darragh and Thomas Cunningham, of
the Franklin Hose Company, and John e. Reilly,
Of the Independence Engine Company, were the
only ones Immediately concerned in The rescue
OF the flag, though ten others we're active in
saving the streamers on the top of the League
House. The flag was taken down by Darragh,
Cunningham and Reilly assisting him.
The CAUSE OF THE FIRE AT THE UNION
LEAGUE HoUsF.-Marshal Blackburn has made
report to the Mayor in reference to the origin
of the fire at the League House, in which he
states that after most thorough investigation,
over hundred witnesses being examined, he
came to the conclusion that 1t was the work of
an lncendiary, and that It was kindled in closet
IN the laundry. The evidence did not tend to
hx the crime upon any one, and the Fire Mar
shal suggests to the League to offer re ward
for such information Will lead TO the arrest of
the incendIary.
THE RULING PAssIoN.--Th stand erected
In front OF Independence Hall for the Clymer-
johnson party last evening, was decorated on
the SIDES with the American flag, Union up. The
flag on the front of the stand was grouped up
with the Union down, and so arranged that on
ly seven full stars were observable on the field.
1t twas absolutely necessary to place this flag
Union down in order 10 exhibit two stripes, one
red, the other white, thus completing picture
of the rebel flag. If this arrangement was not
DESIGNED, the TACT of the Union being down
needs explanation. 1t was from this rostrum
that Mr.. Clymer delivered an address last even
ing AS his party Is now in the last throes of
'galopmg9 consumption, the flag arrange
ment may be considered the ''rullng passion
strong in DEATH"
LAUNcH.-There was beautiful schooner
launched this morning from the yard OF Messrs
Bmely, Hilman & Streaker on the Delaware
front, above Palmer street wharf. The vessel is
$50 tons burden, and is made OF the best quality
of white oak, from Delaware, well fastened
throughout. She is named Ddojd Y. Stredker,
in honor of the principal member OF the firm
above-named. The joiner work was done by
the ,well-known 'Jonty2 jerks. The vessel was
built for Mr.. Matthew Van Dusen, an old ship
builder of KensinetOn, who superlntended her
construction. The schooner will be commanded
by Captain Van Glider, an old coaster, who will
run the vessel in the general coasting trade.
The same firm are about to build another vessel,
larger than the one aforementioned.
ACCIDENT BY SCALDING.-C. MCGOWAN
met with very serious accident this morning.
He is an attendant at Partridge's eating stand,
IN the Eastern Market House, and at the time of
the untorturat occurrence was carrying large
can of hot coffee down stairs into the basement
when he slipped, and the hot fluid was dashed
over him, scaldlng him very badly. He was
conveyed to his residence, Ninth and Race
streets. . /
DEMOCRATIC MAss-MEETING IN FRONT
OF INDEPENDENCE HALL--SPEECH OF HESTER
CLYMER.-Several thousand persons assembled
in front of Independence Hail last evening, for
the purpose of hearing an address from the
Hon. Heister Clymer the Democratic candidate
for Governor oil Pennsylvania. The meeting
was organized by the appointment of a Presi-
dent and number of Vice-Presidents.
Hon. Anson V. Parsons addressed the meet
stated radicals nuf
their ideas and wishes, before another year
rolled abound there would be war and blood
shed in the streets of this peaceful city and
throughout the United States We want no
more war, but peace according to the princi-
Piles of the Constitution. The speaker con-
tinued until the arrival of Mr. Clymer, who,
upon his introduction TO the auolence was
greeted with long-contlnued applause.
Mr.. Clymer commenced by saying that the
present occasion was the first time in his poll
tical life that he had the pleasure of address
come 10 discuss principles, but to assume
certain principles as axioms, to answer ques-
tions, and to settle matter personal to him
self. The question which he came to answer
was one that came home 10 every Democratic
heart. 1t was, "Watchman, what of the night ?"
He had been in most of the counties of the
State, not excepting the stamping-ground of
ThaddeUs Stevens himself.
AT this stage OF the proceedings the Youn g
Mems Keystone Club arrived III front of the
stand, accompanied by band. Their arrival
put q temporary stop to the speech.
Mr.. Clymer continuing, said that everywhere
throughout the state he was met by such grand
Assem- blages as greeted him in this city. In an
swer to the question, Watch man, what OF the
night 2" he would say that the clouds and dark
ness were disappearing, and on every hilltop
and mountain the watch-6res of conservatism
would be victory to the Democratic party OF
Tuesday next as much as he believed there wa
Democratic party.
The speaker remarked that he had intended
replying to all the charges made against him
but on account of his being wearied from hi
recent laboIs in the campaign throughout tn
State, he would refrain from so doing on tn
present occasion. He closed by urging tn
audience to stand by the Union and the Cor
stitution, and predicted, if they would do so,
great victory for the Democratic party on Tues
day next.
The meeting adjourned with cheers 70
Clymer, the President, and the Union.
Mr. Clymer was escorted to his hotel by th
Young Mems Keystone Club. In the ranks
this organization was an omnibus coniainin
the soldiers who were recently dismissed troll
the Soldiers Home.
INTERFERING TO TREAsURE-SEEKERs.-
Mankind will always wish and pry