The New York herald., 1876-09-21

leave on the day Of explosion while tho gentlemen"
would boldly stay aaa face tho music. When asked
had moved away, She said only ''some very
nice clothes which the ladies had recently got from
Europe and Tor which they cared more than 'hey uu
about any thing else. +"
Here IS touching tribute 10 worth's genius Even
II tse whole to be blown up these dainty and
gracelu. ia5rcs OF the dressmakcrs and mincrs art
will be saved and shall be spared The cruel spec
tacle seeing the remains Of 800 hat Tying about
among the Scared ruins OF Astoria Who. after this
will deny that the love OF beautiful dresses Ia deeply
and nruy implanted IN the fomale heart
Judge Munson by the way. inquired yesterday o!
General Newton whether he should mako any propara
tons against any possible danger from tho explosion,
and was assured by him that ho considered the ex.
pcrimcnt quite saic but That he would advise him 10
take down
ANY PICTURES,
which might possibly tall down in the vibration Gen
eral Newton gave this statement to the reporter
Strange To say the General quito overlooked the dan
gers 10 which Parisiau dresses may be exposed
One Of tho stories that being circulated In Astoria
about Judge Mupsons house Is that Il stands the
same rock OF which the reef is part Mrs Jones, who
lives opposite him. Washington street. gave credence
this statement This lady said that she and her
child would view the explosion at safe distance but
her husband would remain, not being in the least
alarmed
AS far as New York Is concerned much the preva-
lent alarm, Of course, Is ooish and unwarranted
lacy, we'd known 10 the writer, who lives
iar down Fourteenth street, almost went
on her knees to her husband, yesterday, imploring
him not 60 He'll Gate Whiic all credit should
be given however General Newton. Captain Boyle,
and the others associated with him In the work for
the zeal which they have displayed, II may be only
wise to point out that the handling OF this enormous
mass Of exposves--enough, extremists say, TO blow
up the whole city OF New York-by large number OF
unskilled workmcn does undoubtedly
PRESENT GRAVE DANGERS,
and that they shonld even double and treble their
sooer and steady workmen allowed TO
handle It. IL naturally occurs to the mind
OF one who Is least inclined 10 sound tho alarm
that the carelcssness or drunkenness or temporary
OF only oi these $50 odd workmen-a craze a
la rhomassen ior iDstance--may possibly bring upon
terrible calamity. Eternal vigilance Is the price
OF safety and II ever and vigilance were needed
u is now. These words Of ALARM but simply
OF caution and let them be needed by all engaged
in this stupendous work
New YORK, Sept 20, 1875
To THE EDITOR OF HERALD
l hope you will urge General Newton to allow the
firing apparatus used at He'll Gate DO placed where
the citizens New York aud tho throngs OF sight
seers now Hocking eastward inspect tho actual
batteries connecting arrangements wires touch key,
&c, by which the great mine was ~ exploded few
cartridges aid primers IN section would help to make
the Illustration perfect and would bc carefully studied
and remembered by thousands. Perhaps the idea has
already occurred to the managers OF the American In
siiiute Fair; II not, they had better think ot IT,
INQUIRER