The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-20

EANoTHER OLD BUILDING GoNE.-Another old
structure, which was one of the few left in the city
connecting the history OF the early days OF the Revo
luton with the present. is rapidly disappearing
in order to make room for more imposing edhce
In a few DAYS what known as the Northern
Liberties Hall will be no more, and on its site will
be reared fine and substantial school-house. The
building erected soon after the defeat OF Brad
docks army and arose from the necessity of making
provisions for the troops The ground plot of the
barracks extended from Second to Third streets and
the present building was erected for officers
quarters. The parade ground fronted upon Second
street, shut In by an ornamental pasade fence. In
1858 Colonel Montgomery's Highlanders arrived at
the new barracks and made arrangements with the
City Councils to provide their bidding. etc In 1864
the barracks were made scene OF great interest;
there the Indians who fed from the threats of the
Paxtang Boys, sought refuge under the protection
OF the Highlanders, and while the approach OF the
arms to defend them and to throw up entrenchments
Captain LOXley, of the City Artillery was in full
array with his band. Afterwards these Indians he
came afilcted with the smallpox, and turned their
quarters into a hospital, from which they buried
upwards Of fifty OF their companions. In June, 1772
the Kings birthday was celebrated at the barracks
by discharge OF twenty-One cannon Before the
consolidation OF the city, the hall was used for a
meeting place of the Commissioners OF the District
OF the Northern Liberties, the Mayors office, etc
and since as police station and school,
POLICE NEws-The following names have beer
added TO the Official list of police appointments by
First District-Ezekie Wilson and Pat Eustice
Third Distrct-Joseph Swift and Bernard Divine.
FiitI HH.stsfiitt-Eernara Carr vs. Hugh Harkins
sixth DlSITlCI-EuWdIu T. OOuhCll9I -sSlsCdnt
yice l. Lewis; Edward McDermOtt, Pat. Mclaugh
lin ThOmas Farrell, John NJ. Hit, Jonn hayden
s;a1nnel Sharp John Collins, and Thomas Hassett.
Ejohth DstTict-Thomas n. Nelms.
Eieventh Dstrct-Charles p Fisher, sergeant
vice Hugh Alexander; and Pat. Levy and John L
THteei fifteenth Distrct-GeOrge T. Emory and JOsep
Drake ,.,. rr,,o,o, 7, c,,i.b ,o,.oo.
,,ce Jesse G. ply; and Henry Rowe, James DlloI
and James Canayan. M, ,,.,. :,
been dsmissedb by Mayor Fox. The charge aliege
,cas drnnkenness while on duty. This individual wa
nut recent appointment
A PAIR OF FEMALE WORTHIEs.-Kate Casln an
Rose Reilly were intoxicated last night, ana wei
endeayoring to raise row at Tamarnd and Gree
streets Policeman Sullivan took them IN cust0d
when Rose tried her teeth on the official arm. WI
= little natence and perseverance the policeman .
bis nrisoners TO the station-house, where chart
~ drugQinQ and rObbing man of S2l was preferrt
. oaejnaf Kate She was held by Alderman Toand 4
larceny, and Rose was committed Tor assaultlng u
policeman.
A WuE BRGTER-William Davis, living at NO;
prime street. has been committed by Alderman ~
termarV 10 answer the otfense OF beating his VIII
The allegation was that he threatened to Kill his WI
with huge knife.