The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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AND Four SERIOUSLY INJURED.-Yesterdaya after
noon q serious catastrophe occurred in the
Twenty fourth Ward, about one mile from the
Belmont Cottage, ON the river Schuylkill, near
the Columbia Bridge, involving the partial
destruction of Austin's Belmont Brewery by the
falling In OF the walls, and the killing OF one
man and serious injury of several other work
men engaged in the con trucLion OF the building.
The brewery was a large stone edi6ce, aud
was being built, as was supposed, in most sub
stantal manner. 1t Is situated near the Lam
caster pike, and not far from Christ Church
Hospital, aud within a short distance of the
location of the new West Philadelphia Water
Works. Yesterday afternoon the western end,
which was being built for a distiliery, fell in,
and five workmen who we're employed on the
masonry were buried in the RUNS After some
difficulty they were extiicated, when 1t was dis
covered that three of them were very seriously
hurt, having their legs broken and severe brdises
about the head. The other two we're only
slightly injured. The wounded men we're at
once conveyed to the residence of Mr.. Austin,
proprietor of the brewery, who resides within
stone's-throw of the sceDe of the accident, and
their injuries were properly attended to.
One portion OF the bre very was three stories
IN height, and the other two stories, and part
OF 1t was rooted in. The old bre very, on the
same spot, was burned on the 18th OF October
last and was being rebuilt. II is thought that
the accident vas caused by crack in the
foundation. The portion that tell consisted OF
the entire western end and sides, while the re-
mainder OF the structure remains intact. George
Mhris, one OF the men, died shortly alter the oc-
currence, from wounds received. He was sixty
seven years of age. The names of the Others
are George Yerker, aged 20, injured about the
head and in the right leg; James Hookaway,
aged As, injured in the spine; Ralph McCollom,
aged 33, Injured in the head and breast; John
Monaghan, aged 27, injured in the head.
ANOTHER FENIAN MEETINa.-A large
mass meeting of the friends of Ireland was held
last evening, in the American Mechanics Hail.
corner of Fourth and George streets. The hall
was densely crowded, and quite number Of
ladies we're in attendance. Senator Morrison,
of Missouri, Addressed the meeting. He spoke
eloquCntly of the handful of men who crossed
the border and attacked the English. He said
that the red-coats had not recovered from the
shock, and the movements of the Fenans at
that tine established the TACT beyo ond a doubt,
that, with larger force, they could have taken
possession of the entire Canadas.
He referred to Ireland's grievances, advocated
her rights, and said that another demonstra-
tion would shortly be made which would give
to the old country her independence. Mr..
Morrison, during his remarks, was frequently
appauded. A delegation OF Fenans from the
lower part of the city, headed by band of
music, appeared in the hall, and was received
with great applause
George .Archdeacon, Esq, Head Centre of
Liverpool, and late prisoner in Mountioy
Prison, also addressed the meeting. HIS
remarks were Eattentively listened to, and re-
ceived with outbursts of applause. The meet
ing adjourned at late hour.
A WORTHY INsTITUTIoN.-A number of
ladies of this city united to establish Home
where young girls engaged in stores, and unable
to pay full board, could obtain board at small
cost, and where young women arriving in the
city could stay while seeking employ yment. The
benevolent ladies who started the enterprise
have purchased two fine three-story brick dwell
ings, Nos. 1433 and l435 Lombard street, which
they have furnished comfortably, and in which
large number of respectable young women
have already found a home. The institution,
however, though productive OF great benefit, is
not selfsupporting as the receipts do not by
any means meet the expenses. The lady mana
gers appeal, therefore, tor contributions OF
money, provisions, books for the library, and
anything that may be useful Our citizens will
need no urgiug to respond to this call in behalf
of noble institution.
MORTALITY OF THE CITY FOR NovEM-
BER.-Our city has again become one OF the
most healthy cities in the Union, the deaths
during November numbering only 1887, o
which $50 were males and 487 were females
OF the whole number 400 we're under years o.
age, and 33 over 80 years. The following show:
the number of deaths in each ward:-Firs
Ward, 49, Second, Sc: Third, 30; Fourth, 81
Fifth 33; Sixth, 81; Seventh, 72; Eighth, AZ
Ninth, %; Tenth, Al; Eleventh, 49, Twelfth
81; Thirteenth, II; Fourteenth, 26; fifteenth
80; Sixteenth, 23; Seventeenth, 33; Eighteenth
80; Nineteenth, 63; Twentieth, 65; Twenty
first &c; TWenty-second 26; Twenty third, 25
TwentS-lourth, 45; Twenty-ffth, 10; Twenty
sixth, 43; unknown. 80.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS IN CAUCUS
The Republican members of Select and Common
Councils met in caucus yesterday afternoon
anu JdllcS Lyuu, ESu', lOr ClIy oUl
citor, TO fill the place made vacant by the resg
nation of F. c. Brewster, Esq. The candidate
were James Lynd, Moses A. Dropse, and Henri
L. King, Esqs. There were five ballots, on tn
fourth of which Messrs. LYnd and Dropsie had
tie vote. On the last ballot the vote was-Lynd
%; Dropsie, 20. Mr.. King had twelve votes o.
one OF the ballots. The nomination having bee
made, Mr.. LYnd was invited into Common Coun
Gil Chamber, and thanked the members for tn
compliment they had paid him, which he sal
was more gratifying because it was an indorse
mt nf 1urif fba uaors
had been connected with the Select Council.
PROPOSED REDUCTION IN THE EST
MATEs.-The Commissioner of CITY Property, i
his estimate for 1867, put down the sum @
S2O,00a for the further improvement OF Fail
mount Park; but the Finance Committee afte
considering the matter, have agreed to ask 70
only $4,000 for the said purpose. 1t was argue
that Councils should cut down every appro
priation to the lowest figure compatible wit
the city's interest, so that the tax rate could b
reduced to something like the old figure immC
dately after consolidation. The appropriate
bills viii be taken up it is expected, today
and we understand that an effort will be ma
10 reduce many of the items which have bee
approved of by many of the committees.
LOCAL MISSIONARY WORK. - Bethan
Sunday School, on South street, above TWENTY
first, in the midst OF one OF the most eXtensv
manufacturing districts, is engaged in effectiv
missionary work Its scholars number betwee
eight and nine hundred, and the chapel occupie
the children and helps the poor in many way
and is one of our best home missions.
A SERIOUS FALL.-Yesterday evening