The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-05
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

PHILADELPHIA, July 4, 1873.
The ninety-seventh anniversary OF the ever 'glo
rrious Fourth' was more generally observed by the
Phlladelphians than for many years previously
and the streets throughout the day were alive
with people and resounded with the dir
OF the inevitable frecrackers, horse pistols
and ''blunderbusses." The main feature-the
centenary exercises-did not detract IRON
che other modes OF observing the day. The build
ings. both private and public along the entire
length OF Chestnut street, were decked out in ma
hopal bunting, and in this respect resembled
Broadway on important occasions.
THE UNION LEAGUE BUILDING,
IN Broad street. was 1estoOned with streamers
and notices, and presented magnif
cent spectacle. At night three rows OF gas
lets, extending across the face of the build.
ing at intervals, added additional attractions.
Marker, Arch, Pine, Broad, seventh and Eighth
streeus were likewise Respondent with the Red,
White and Blue and the numerous crafts at the
wharvcs and the steamers plying the Delaware
displayed the national eolors IN proiusion. The
railroads leading to the city brought in
VAST CROWDS
from the rural districts and adjacent cities,
thousands OF whom participated in the
centennial exercises, while vast numbers
perambulated the streets, while others, with
their friends and families went on excursions or
picnicked in the parks. Independence Hall was
the stellar attraction throughout the forenoon and
until the departure of The imposing pageant ;
Girard College was also an object OF interest and
was thrown open shortly after ten O'Clock for wis.,
tors At noon q salute was fred from the Potomac
receiving ship, lying IN the stream Cd the Navy
Yard. 1t had been
CONFIDENTLY EXPECTED
that the city would be invaded by delegations Of
Gotham's light-fngered gentry, and the central
depots and hotels, but at nghtiall only one poor
devil was captured. At headquarters he was
''shown up" when all the embryo vidocqs closely
scanned his features in hopes OF recognizing HIM,
but he bore the test and was sent adriit. The
police force were cautioned TO be Exceedingly
yigant," and as no desperate or wife murderer
was brought in 1t is safe to say that they obeyed
instructions strictly. William h Johnson, the
Chief OF
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
had everything arranged so admirably and sys
Dramatically in preparation for conflagration that
the two little fires that occurred during the day
were promptly extnguished. He remained at his
post In Cherry street with his assistants throughout
alarm.
AS the steamer Pennsylvania, the pioneer OF
the American line TO Liverpool, was expected dur
ing the DAY, preparations were made to give her q
lifting reception upon her return. large crowd
assembled at the wharf towards nightiall but she
did not put IN an appearance, and they went away
disappointed.
THE LIST OF CASUALTIES
Tar exceeds that OF last year, the Pennsylvania
Hospital having received seventeen patients up to
three O'Clock, while st. Mary's and other kindred
institutions received their iul quota of manned
humanity, the greater portion OF whose injuries
were received by carelessly handling pistols and
the premature explosions of 'bunderbusses" of
every description. The following are the names OF
tue injured as far as heard from, now in Pennsyl-
vania Hospital William Neal, of No. Nicholson
explosion OF pistol; John Parker, colored,
aged S2 OF No. 400 South street cut badly by razor
in the hands Of his wife No John OH Quinn
the explosion OF pistol. G. ID. Middleton, aged
-, shot in lett hand; badly wounded: George
cut with piece, Of iron. Frank Han, aged 10, OF
100 south Broad street, shot in the right band
aged p, of I5ls North Fifteenth street, shot in
lett hand by premature explosion OF a pistol; Nor.
rs Johnson aged a. Of 20 IRE Federal Ter street ssp q
aged il, Of LIZ Brin!on street, shot through The
st. Mary's street, right hand blown of by the burst
ing OF gun; Hamilton Eakins, aged IS, OF l.sl4
Iron, hurled by his amlable wife. No arrest.
Ernest Greisch aged go, OF No. Lie North Twelfth
street, upper lip carried away by premature dis.
charge OF pistol; Ernest Mn, aged IL, Of No. Az
South street, first finger OF left hand shot away
Hugh Nugent, aged 10, shot in right arm; James
Brine aged Al, OF No. 900 Quarry street, arm badly
fractured by explosion of pistol; David Highland,
aged 49, OF No. SOP Leonard street. shot in he face
e ea "a Of No G S VI
OF left hand shot away; Henry brown,
aged 20 years OF No. 100 Almond street. shot In the
back by man named Andrew Mooney. No ar
rest James Rednan, aged Is years, OF No. 522
South Front street. shot in left hand; Anthony
Sullivan, head injured by explosion OF pistol
william Mayo, dangerously injured about head and
face caused by explosion oil cannon; William
Smith, aged 13 years, OF 1,229 Savory street
head badly lacerased by explosion of small
cannon; Gustavus Duble, OF No. 1884 Pop
lar street, finger snot OF by premature
discharge OF pistol; William o. Blaming run over
by horse car No. IL, Union line, right leg smashed
terribly, not expected to recover; William Per-
pignan, aged l3 years, OF 7o4 Erie street, badly
hurt by explosion OF pistol; samuel DUBOIS, aged
9years. OF l,727 Park avenue, dangerously wounded
by explosion OF bottle OF gunpOvder; Jcrrold
left hand shot OF by explosion of gun; Robert
Clyde, Ia years. OF l,770 Fulton street, seriously
burned by explosion or gunpowder
KILLED AND DROWNED.
John Mooney, labOrer, was killed at noon by a
wall falling upon him at No. 10 Sharswood street.
At the time OF the accident he was engaged IN
tearing away an old stable.
At eleven o'clock 4. M. Richard Turner, steward
OF the ship Milo. lSNlg AT Greenwich Point, was
drowned While bathing.
James Waing was drowned at the foot OF Han o.
yer street.
During the evening
THE ''MysTERIous PILGRIMS"
an association OF some OF the best known polit
cal leaders OF the city state held their fourth
anniversary in their club rooms at the corner OIL
Chestnut and Eleventh streets. They enjoyed
themselves hugely. speeches, tOasts and cracking
champagne the order OF the evening. Among
the political summaries present were Mr. Charles
A. Porter, President loan WEIGH, Mr.. samuel 10
valty; James Elliott Mayor Stokely, General
Clarke, nominee for Register OF Wills; Mr. john Ia
Hill David I. Lane City Treasurer Widener, w. b.
Manu. District Attorney; ex-Shern VIM. K. Leeds
and others.
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