The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-09

from the Mayor notifying the Building Inspectors
of the condition of the walls left standing after the
fire at Pattersons warehouse, the following has been
BULDITG INSPECTORS ooFF1cE, NO. 100 SAMSON
Dnnie NJ. Fox, Mayor Of the City Of Philadeiphia-
Dear Sir:-I am directed by the Building Inspectors
to inform you that they have examined the walls OF
the buildings on the east side OF Front street, north
Of Lombard, and find them very dangerous, and
recommend that Front street be closed from Pine to
Lombard, from passenger cars and other vehicles
until said walls shall have been taken down.
JOHN D. TAYLOR Clerk.
HEARINGS AT the CENTRAL sTAr1oN.-This after
noon at O'Clock, before Alderman Kerr at the Cen
tra Station, Daniel Wagner mad q hearing upon the
charge OF stealing thousand francs in gola from
trunk belonging to Jacob Wertz, who boarded at a
house sixth ana GalloWhl streets. Held IN $500 bail
Aso Casslus L. Piatt, John McGary, and Henry
Stebbins had hearing upon charge OF the at
tempted burglary of the house No 917 Clinton street.
They were found in the rear yard with keys candles,
etc in their possession. Held in $4,000 bail each to
answer.
AN ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-About $50 O'Clock yes
terday morning thief entered the residence of Mr..
MCCOllom, No. 1926 Walnut street. through rear
door, and on entering the sittngroom, found little
girl sitting asleep in chair The fellow picked up
butcher knife lying on the table, and while moving
across the floor awakened the girl, who started up
and ran into the street. Her cries attracted Ser
Reant Douglas and several policemen of the Six
teenth district to the place; on searching the house
no man could be found, he having made his exit by
the same means he had entered.
EXCURSION TO NEW YORK BAY.-The excursion
over the Camden and Amboy Railroad, and thence
down Raritan bay to the sea- which took place under
the auspices of Beck's Band, on Saturday last was
a complete success in every respect. A very large
number of ladies and gentlemen participated in the
affair. The fine music, together with the beautiful
scenery, was enjoyed hugely. The second excursion
will be sven on Wednesday morning next, by Pro
fessOr MCClurg's COrnet Band. The excursions will
he repeated on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each
week.
THE STEAM SCREW COLLIER RATTLEsNAKE arrived
at Richmond early this morning. after 80 hours pas
sage from Salem, Mass, having made her outward
has made the round trip in one week. She COM
menced loading Immediately on arrival, and will sail
this evening with another full cargo OF coal for New
buryport. The steamer Centpede, sister ship, is
being fitted out rapidly, and will take her first
cargo on board in about ten days
BURGLARIoUsLY INCLINED.-At a late hour on
Saturday night policeman of the Fifth district
while patrolling along the rear of the houses on
Spruce street, above Seventh, heard some singular
noises, and on investigating the matter, found three
fellows concealed in one OF the yards. They had
with them a number of keys some candles, and
matches. They were taken into custody, and gave
the names of John McGarry, Cassius Platt, and
Henry Stbbins. They will be at the Central Station
this afternoon.
A BOLD THEFT-Ths morning, about O'Clock,
James Wilson entered the clothing store of Gustavus
GOde, No. Sl5 Walnut street. where small boy was
in attendance. While pricing the articles James
placed several patterns under his clothing. His ope
ratiOns were watched by Mr.. GOde, who was on
the opposite side of Walnut street. James walked
out and Mr.. GOlde had him arrested. He will be at
the Central this afternoon
A FEMALE AssAULTED.-Henry Curey yesterday
attacked female at Eighth and Locust streets,
when he was Overhauled by Policeman O'Mealey, OF
the Fifth district, who arrested him. Curley kicked
the policeman in the stomach. Nippers were used,
and Henry was locked up in the station, where his
case was heard this morning before Alderman Nor
row, who sent him to prison.
SKIFF PICKED UP.-Policemen Lex and Phillips,
| of the Delaware Harbor Police found a skii this
| morning in the dock at Washington street wharf.