The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-18

made weak pons at which the constantly changing
shape made its atak and here il continued until the
plate became so weakened that IL finally gave way, and
probably much sooner than 1t would have done had
better quality OF iron been used but do not believe
that any iron could long Withstand this constant change
appearance OF bad Workmanship neglect In its
management and attribute the cause Of the explosion
FIRST to the general plan or the tube chamber and that
the disaster was fastened by poor quality Of iron
being used When the iron way the steam
aud water rushed through the opening and spent its
force first upon ash PAN and OF course that could
not be moved the boiler had 10 move, which did in
its natural vertical direction and its flight continued
by the resistance OF the atmosphere 10 the volume Of
escaping steam which constantly increased by
evaporation Of the water AZ II relieved from pres
sure Its fight being precisely the same q witnessed
force OF the explosion, except In q small degree.
This witness further stated that he experimenting
engineer to the Neptune line Of steamships
ipspecor attached the Metropolitan Police Depart.
ment and the duties to bespsr ormed chiefly the In
specon and examination OF all steam boilers within the
Metropolitan Police district the old boilers in welchs
were tested by department in February 1867 but
just been reported to the department. whom the explc-
sion took place. they were not therefore inspected be-
fore the explosion. (rhe witness here read the law
passed In 1862, which required the owners OF steam
boilers to notify the Police Department at certain
periods whose duty then TO have the boilers i'm
examined the boiler since the explosion. and coincide
principally with the former witness Mr. Reynolds) but
think another cause Of the explosion was want OF
fore the owners Of the boiler did the engineer in
charge Of the boiler held nrst rate certificate; one so
good ss to qualify him taking charge Of any boiler
Thomas Mclaughlin, sworn-I reside ct No. 5ll West
Twenty third street; am steam boermaker BY trade
and detailed BY the Metropolitan Police for the ex-
animation Of steam boilers tested three old boilers In
the premises where the explosion occurred on February
2 1867. was not aware that new boiler was put in
the place until some time ago. saw the old boilers
lying In the street, convenient after that
went there and found that there new boiler on the
premises Of Densmores patent; then had converse
ton with Madden. the engineer, who said MI Densmore
had overrated the boiler; witness immediately reported
to the department that Mr.. WEIGH had new boiler I
did not know how long the new oc,ier naa oeen n
! reported IL
Mr. Coffey recaIed-stased that It was not obligatory
any specified number Of times; the inspectors went
where and when they thought best
A. W. Dorian OF Youkers, sugar and molassss manu-
acuIer testified that he derived his information Of the
affair from the papers, had one OF the boilers same as
the that exploded in his factory and likes 1t very
well.
John E. Gerald, 4ss West Twenty.nf street. sworn
Testified that he was boermaker for eighteen years
and agrees with the testimony OF Mr.. REYNOLDS and
thinks the boiler made OF poor iron which was OF
medium quality do not consider . safe boiler; the
plan OF the boiler shows weak points.
John s. White. IS Broome street. testified that he is
blacksmith and has had charge OF boilers for sixteen
years. and Of Of Densmores for four and has
the latter tested with high power OF steam and II
came out OF It successfully have seen hty-hye pounds
OF steam to be put on one or them
w. Richard Leverson, scientific expert, was sworn
and testified to having made examination OF the boiler
ion that the iron was Of very good character and the
boiler carefully constructed This witness explained
the probable OF explosion very lucdly and the
substance Of his testimony was In favor OF the
construction Of the boiler and the quality Of the iron Of
which 1t was composed.
The Coroner said that in the absence Of many witness
no would feel bound to require another day for the
investigation, and 1t was accordingly determined TO
adjourn TO Friday next, at ten o'clock.