The New York herald., 1877-09-18

with Just and equal laws each citizen who yields ODE
dience 10 her power Asking for ourselves no rights
that we not freely concede to Others demanding nc
restraints upon others that We do not readily submit
TO ourselves, yielding generous obedience 10 the con
stution IN all It's parts both old, let US en-
deavor to n ourselves TO that higher level OF patriot
ism which despscs any narrow sectionalism and re-
section OF the un'on and each one OF las people,
whether high or humble, rich or poor, black or white.
In concluding his eloquent oralion the speaker
said:-
In the classic mythology, which was the religion OF
the ancient world 1t was iablod that the heroes were
demigods. Raised above the race OF man. aud yet not
far their example might be ated they served
to animate those VINO yet struggled with thor mortal
surroundings. SO should these, our heroes. whlle
The dust oil fe's conflict Is yet US, inspire us 10
loitier purposes and nobler lives. And as 80
leave them to their glorious rcpose. and their
pure and noble fame let us 20 forth exalted by these
hours of communion with them. Above them, as we
depart, we utter the ancient form Of words aud yot
Of tho State whose children they wcre ''God save the
Common wealth Of Massachusett,v' And 10 tins we
add, with not less OF iervor or soiemny, the prayer
which was their hearts and upon lhcr lips as they
died, "God save tho Union oil the American States
DISASTER
Immense crowds oil people ihronged the platforms
erected by the city Blackstone and Franklin squares
and the weight great that they gave evidence oil
weakening, and the captain OF police IN charge o tho
FranFln square, about Twelve O'Clock cleared
all tho people OF II. About forty I've minutes past
eleven the one Blackstone square suddenly gave
way, and amid the frightened cries OF women ana
children the entire structure fell carry ing the people
with It, As soon as possible tho people were cxtr-
and tho following persons found to he In
jured.
LIST OF ruK INJURED.
The wife OF Mr. Apoonio the City Registrar had
one OF her legs broken y was the lett limb, below the
knee. Sue was taken to hor home.
Mrs Ellen W. Crowley, wife OF Mr.. j. X. Crowley,
superintendent OF pawnbrokers, sustained Il COM
amputation. Sho taken TO the CITY Hospital for
treatment
Henry Clinton O'Brien, son Of Alderman Hugh
O'Brien, had his lett leg broken above the knee. He
conveyed to the ST. James Hotel and had the bone
set. Tne fracture simple one. ana will not con-
fine the boy iopg to tho house
bridgeport, had leg badly fractured near tho ank
jolul, and was sent to the CITY Hospital.
Isabelle Bartlett OF No. 81 Everett avenue, Chelsea
suffered the disocation oi an ankle She was sent
home.
Cbarestown, so injured In the side aud back as
TO be carried from the square by the police
Asix-year-old A son OF Mr.. Il. II. Woods was upon tho
first seat o tho platform which fell he had just left
the seats Franklin square ana stepped upon the
ctncrs as they Went down. Ono leg was caught be-
tween the timbers and broken. The boy was Carried
home
William F. Sullivan and sister, OF East Boston, fell
forward on tho iron fence and wero badly bruised.
They were conveyed to their home by the ponce OF
Mrs. Charles H. watriss, living at No. $40 Columbus
avenue was badly bruised. she was taken TO her
Miss Mary Kinkaid, residing at No. 43 Monmouth
street, East Boston, was injured Internally and was
George W. Currier, living at No 43 Monmouth
street, East Boston, was injured in OF his thighs
and was conveyed home.
some received slight sprans and BRUISES which will
probably be felt tomorrow more keenly than to-day
Many boys were under the seats when the latter iel,
and narrow escapes were numerous.
THE STRUCTURE BADLY PUT TOGETHER.
The shrieking OF the women when the seats went
more accidents resulted. The height OF the seats
proved the salvation Of many no doubt, as the upper
ono was probably not over ton or twelve
fr4V, thn ThA knn n
tho standards aud almost utter absence Of braces For
u light weight the seats would have done very WELL
musseg probably 500 900, who admitted to
them About all there was on the back OF the stand
ards 10 prevent their swaylng ateraliy WAS an inch
board tapped, where another joined it, and fastened
with q sluglo nail drivon through two thckncsscs
Tho planks, hvo In humber, which served
as seats were were mail mailed onH with assisted single
keeping tho frame work upright But the standards
were nardly strong enough showD by the TACT that
instead OF pitching backward. Carpenters who in
spected the premises after the accident SAID the ha
tera used was good enough but the construction was
faulty. Joseph r. Paul constructed the seats, ~
reported. Tor S. 500 or $4,000, and tho reputation of
builder was considered guarantee Of substantial
work.
WHO is RESPONSIBLE?
Moreover tho public were given 10 understand that
the Inspector OF Buildings would run a careu eye
every temporary platform ereotal tor che accom-
modaton OF the Sightseeing puplic. II isprosumed
the gentleman did inspect both Of these rows ol seats
and pronounced them sa!e as Alderman Wilder, oi
the Army and Navy MonuInept Committee, told tho
police at the City Hall this morning that
he seats strong ana sale. He is chairman Of tho
Committee on the Survey and Inspection OF Building,
and said last evening, to inquiry, that
Inspector Shaw would that the platforms
cure The matter Of their safety STONED yes
terday by Councilman Frazer, VINO expressed doubts
10 the Chief of Police based upon the opinion OF q
mechanic, and hence It was that the Po-
lico Department took measures TO assure Itself
whether strong, although this business
uo DrODGrV
Tor the watch illness Of the police in charge OF the
stands what happened IN Blackstone square would pre-
viously have occurred, or lis equivalent Franklin
square, for the long OF the latter had
swayed lar that Captain Small OF the Fifth station,
ordered 1t to be vacated which had just been
pushed when q crash heard Blackstone street.
with Inc result briefly described above.
A DAM ENTHUSIASM.
This unfortunate of course rendered use
less tho squares for demonstrations OF enthusiasm
when the procession passed. The took posses.
sion OF them and vod with one another IN getting tho
best places tor seeing tho procession through the
fence. Tho platform left standing was guarded by
police that NO one might SIT thereon to the danger OF
life lImh
Alderman O'Bricn was informed of tho misfortune
which had bcfacn his boy while IN the procession and
hurried to the ST. James, arriving after tue limb
had been SET Yet another acciuent occurred in al.
dtion to those above enumerated Inspector Snaw
upon the squares shortly after the accident look
Ing over the debris and the standing PLATFORM but
he heard many oi the adverse Criticisms made At the
cxpcuse oil the Inspectors Department Tor they were
offered very troey by ClZeus VINO witnessed what had
occurred.
THE CROWDS IN BOSTON
The regular trans could not accommodate those
10 set their feet in the hub the earliest pos
sible hour, and 'extras' were by all the roads
ccntring in tho CITY, The city people early astr
loo To every true Bostonan the DAYS had
peculiar interest," and II was but nalurl that the
streets should CONAN the bulk o the population OF
The city Mixed up as they were with tho COUNTY,
rich merchant side by side with the la
borer and mechanic, the young OF fashion josilng
tho cheap Muldoon" sruttng ABOUT IN his tght pants
and sharp pointed boots, and the young lady rcspend
ent In gorgeous toilet standing In close proximity TO
tue red shop girl IN her plain and unattractve Dress
they seemed not to be blind u the curious and lively
spectace about them. One mnded Of the early
hours oil the Fourth OF July he walked about only
that II WAS To be noticed that there more city
people out Tor airing.
NIGHT SCENES on 1nK COMMON.
In the evening the common prescnt tod a beautiful
appearance, hgnted with calcium lights, which we're
thrown upon tho monument, causing 1t TO stand
out In brilliant contrast against the dark uack-
ground OF trees, Coiored lights wero thrown upon
the fountain in Frog Pond anu until late hour hun
rcds sat upon the benches and watched the prlsmaic
display.
BANouErs AND REuNIoNs
During the evening reunions ana banqucts were held