The New York Herald Newspaper, January 28, 1873, Page 5

THE BOSTON FIRE. Report of the Municipal Com- mittee of Investigation. Origin of the Great Conflagration and Conduct of the Fire Department. INCENDIARISM NOT PROVED. Crime and Lawlessness Encour- aged by Storekeepers. THE OHIEF ENGINEER CRITICISED. Oak How Damreil Sought To Be Pri- vate and Commander. General Dissertation on Bad Architec- ture and Pefective Laws. THE POLICE AND MILITARY THANKED. siecgpteles abs Gunpowder Condemned as Now Used by Firemen. eee ney Regret and Recommendations by the Board of City Fathers, Boston, Jan. 27, 1873. after a searching course of investigation, lasting over two months, the commissioners appointed by the oity give to the world the result of their labors and of their forty-two sessions, ered that immediately after the great fire in this city a thousand vague rumors were afloat, some alleging incendiarism as the origin of the calamity, apparently accounting for the disastrous delay that ensued before the engines and apparatus had ar- rived at the scene of tae conflagration; others implied criminality It wili be remem- number charged the Fire Department with of prescience, taxity of discipline, lack of material, apparatus and coal), and that the injudicious action of the Ohief Engineer in diving into the heart of the burn- ing district in person, instead of holding himself aloof at some convenient spot where he could have issued his commands and provided better Jacilities, tended to increase the destruction of property. ‘While all hese disagrecahie stories were travelling and augmenting at each stage the various munici- pal bodies were holding iacetings, and it was finally agreed that the origin of the fire and the conduct Of the Fire Department should ye Tnvestfgated by and official accomplish the object. testimowy as would While but few of the first allegations have been proven there has been considerable evidence showing that, had the en- ince yeem on hand ag soon as they might have en, the warehouses in the great centre of Boston, ‘the seat of her great monetary interests and her commercial strength, would have been standing The following report of the commissioners will have a general interest, how- ever, as showing the error of communities in leav- ing out of their calculations ample preparations for such disasters as those of Besten and Chicago, until after the events have shown the necessity. REPORT OF THE COMMI The commissioners appointed to of the recent fire and the efforts made tor its suppression Fespectiully submit their report. t liar that on the 9th of November last, on a calm and auld evening, a fire broke out im the building Nos. 83 and 85 Summer street and raged without control till the atternoon of the following best business portions of Boston, covering 5! with ruins, destroying 776 buildings, assessed of $13, merchandise and roperty, estimated at jollars.. This Commission, appointed jovember 26, was orgaized onthe next day, and tered at once upon its duties, We have held forty-two sessions and summoned about two hundred witnesses, every oue whose names were su hear in any way, and ¢ ts to communicate. pear, and we had no unimpaired to-day. investigate the cause ‘The fact is painiully whom we could notice inviting all who had Some of the witnesses failed to we their ‘appeararice; we insist upon having a mic! witness uch of the testimon; vant and hearsay; but was, first, to mak to satisfy the public that it w: weasons We have published a which is of little value, his story to the commun! to any question been immaterial, irrele- is Was unaveldable, as our dut ¢ a thorough iavestion, and, second, $s of testimony, some of ng to let each witness tell his own way, rather than that ihe time testimony has is conclusivel; ea in the rear of the ment of the building, and passed with great rapidity up the elevator to the upper stories. The positive testi« ‘witnesses who distinctly saw the fire in the basement first, and then saw it, in the language of one of them, “roaring up the elevator,” is not centrolled testimony of those who, from their posi- see the flames in the lower part of the ing, oF ot those who did not sce the fire at all until mounted to the upper stories and the roof. The Sondition of the floor after the ruin shows that it prob- ably began near the ceiling. HOW THE FIRE BEGAN. To the mors important question, how the fire began, no answ '! is no evidence whatever consumed in print mony of the man; oz te negative , failed to any of the occupants of the building, nor is ‘there anything to show that it cau + or the boiler, except the fact that it of the building, and the condition of the boiler and its dings atter the fire, and the excavations, as de- witnesses and as observed by members ot the Commission, seem to show that it did not take fire from heating apparatus, unless it took from the fi We would also say that ht from the furnace exan in that portion Of this there is no evidence. ‘there is no reason to believe that there Was an progress ot the fire. suspicion on this point admitted that Where, failing upon, the building of iosed. Nor during the te there one case of incendiarism in the nal reports prevatl- ‘t precautions taken, who expressed showers of sparks eras we . Notwithstanding the sensati time, owing to the str: especially to the closing ot the li city was unusu: during this period. iquor saloons, the ally free from crime and disturbance THE FIRE WAS FIRDT SEEN yht minutes past seven or ten minutes past seven The first alarm was given at twenty past seven ; the second alarm was at twenty: st seven, followed by alarms at twent eight, a quarter to eight as ween the fire had made great headway, and was a disastrous and stra e delay of a quarter of an fe would call especial atte: idence ot Sargent and Brown, policen tharlestown, who saw the fire trom Prison Point Bridge. We reter to their testimony because they fix t time by a clock, k, well be ‘and by a depot c uppose statement is in gen eral confirmed by many persons pres- ent in Summer and Kingston strects, and it leaves no pe that Ly seen pe at oe fire nee iw ome le even in a neigh! ing city ne steps were taken to call out the Fire Department of Bi y NO RYIDENCE OF FAULT Each man in the neighbor: hood was on his beat and engaged in the discharge of his before seven an officer ha on the part of our police. jaty. At ten minutes fe?’ building and wt Not a second in sounding the uilding, where the fire began, not frequented ‘and not likely to be ob: It is, of course, tlways a matter of chance how yn an officer shall see a fire in © probibility of seeing it earl: ‘there were more officers and less exiensive beats. [tis @ Femarkable, fact that so ite Was done by the neighbors ‘and bystanders to’ iving the alarm, Some of then testify that lees re gi m A G NG and wondering at thei were neglecting to take the oni out. In this connection we sha! tion of our report whether the city does not need more fire boxes, freer access to them by the citizens and a 1 knowledge as to the piaces where keys are M occasional talse alarm ist the dangers of uela fire in the buil was chiefly owing to this delay and tothe struction of the elevator, which, like most er elevators in Boston, was sheathed with wood and stitute of self-closing hatchways. the building tad procured hatcliways such as ure gener- ally used in factories, and one of which was in use in a neighbor's warehouse, our cy would escaped this calamity, as the fire would not have reac! the roof before the engines arrived. SPREAD OF THE CONFLAGRATION from the first building through the great district swept by the flames was principally owing to the delay of the to the general ny portion of his beat. would be increased if TAR FIRE DEPARTMENT r delay, while they themselves means for calling them inquire in another por- ted. 7 is not te be we: The id Af the proprietors of The uncontrolied construction of the the exposure of timber to the flames which could not be reached by water, which would deserve The dangers arising trom this mode of building were greatly aggravated by the streets and by the xreat heigh danger had been foreseen and our calamity had heen foretuld both here and sbroad. interest Ip the statement of our sioner, who tells us that just before the fire ENGLISH UNDERWRITER: spoke to him at Liverpool and Toon of the probable ita lower level. the narrowness of the buildings. tate Insurance Commis anc thetr sur- square mad Ey a enh fustly, iy the elegant arc ture of ‘hin fe raspragtcaly areproct —— bee: br roe tothe atten! not tion of byte eo tt pres in November, 1871. mbers of the Fire mt Boicees in vain against the style of butid- Unioare fire, het « similar ‘Glpsiar”imiznoedur tn aoe fr “ don’ thie vel twas plain to him and his on this very spot. that os OUR STYLE OF required ‘laawen rovision for the extinction of fire than we had ith this knowledge the De; should have taken recauti r le fire might be met at the earliest moment, seeing that our only salvation lay in confining every fire to the building where it began. No time should have been lost by the Department in bringing all its available force to the scene of the fire. Vaforeantaly, this was not done. — the prevalence horse dis- temper the Department relied upon hand power to bring up the apparatus, an 18 error was ono great cause of the terrible calamity that befel us on No- ber 9. Itis mo less our duty to censure this error be- mor has g1 xaggerated the delays caused by it. We know that many witnesses of the fire con- founded the time that elapsed betore the alarm with the Ume that elapsed after the alarm and before the arrival together in making up thelr charge agains the depart: aking up their charge against epart- ment. We ki 14 some difficulty in come, h was over@ome, which was overcome that very hight. Testimony shows that volunteers were enrolled to facilitate the arrival of engines, aud an order had been given to > poue > sivned to secure a more prompt alarm during the preva- lence of the diseaze, HORSE POWER AND HAND POWER. We adinit, also, that the difference of speed between power and hand power is less than the general public suppose, bat with all these reasons for mitigation of censure the'great uct remaina that time was invalu- le and time was » piece of ap- paratus (hose) came as soon as it could have come by horse power; the fi 1° Engine No. 7. These were from the immediate vicinity. Engine 18'game as (ast as it could. have come by hot power. Three engines were drawn by horse power; but all the other Borton apparatus were delayed from three tw five minutes for the nearest to four or six minutes for the most distant, No one can tell what was the cost of these minutes to our city. It will not be sup- posed that the horses were dispensed with from motives of humanity. It is not denied by any one however humane, that man hasa right to overwork a beast In case of necessity, or to work a beast to death if the necd be sufficiently great. ‘The horses of the depart. ment were not used because they were generally untit to be used, and could not have gone as fast as the men did, excerting, perhaps,» few that were convalescent, and, excepting a few that were employed, they weré rightly leit in the stable or the hospital. THE FATAL BRROR Yay in_not haying supplied their places with others able fotothe work, ,‘The evidence shows that at that, time 1e disease greatly at at horses were free! used‘on omnibuscs and hores railroads. and were in gen- oa i in yor city, ey enere ‘a Fiat ip bag rk n med for the use of Fire ‘Department. evtiere is. no evidence that this occurred to a one, but it ought to have cecurred to those whose especial duty it was wrerd, the community trom the perils of fire. The fact at there was loss of time appears from the table of time (approximate) made by each piece of apparatus, printed in the appendix, and from the testimony of the officers, who were all examined on this point. Itis the TESTIMONY OF HONEST AND HEROIC MEN, whose desires and feelings and prejudices wouki all lead them to uphold their department and to protect their Chief, but who state facts 1: tard occurred. We cannot ‘but feei that the earlier arrival of aid between half-past seven and eight P. M., might perhaps have prevented the flames frem crossing from Summer to Otis street, both by throwing streams on the northerly side of Sumner street and by reducing the heaton ‘the southerly side, which prevented such streams trom being thrown on the opposite building. This was Key of the fire at the outset, and when it was lost the flames became almost tncontrollable, Bnt, even then, a larger force might possibly have cheeked the fire before it had crossed Franklin street, Whether the employment of horses would alone have achieved success at either of these points it ts impossible to form a definite opinion. The efforts of the firemen were greatly impeded by want of water, especially in Summer streei. ‘The demands of the Chiet Enginecr for larger mains, for more hydrants and for more efficient hydrants, had been unsuccessful. He had especially catled attention to the exposed condition of this district, and his forebodings were fully realize’, The AINSUYFICIENT SUPPLY OF WATER was felt at the outset, and was, without doubt, one cause of the conflagration, There ix proot that some of the engines carly on the ground were not properly supplied with coal, but there is no proof that there was any loss of power from that cause. At that time of the evening the place ot coal was filled by broken boxes and by other wood, and although this is not the proper fuel for our fire engines itdoes make steam ag quickly ascoal. Lat in the night, wnen the fire had. gained proportions al gether beyond the prepartions ade by the department, there was in some Cases Zoro: ait 0 OF ‘KNGTR Lack OF FUEL, Yin one Case it was reported thatan engine had come ‘upon the ground early in the night without fuel, but this ‘was proved by overwhelming evidence to have been a mistake of the witnesses. The engines were eeneraly in good order, and they continued tobe so th ua it the fre. The hose was cones excellent. Some fa. culty arose in conptee 3 the, tant Couplings of diterent towns differ 1ff size this ty fidt strange, and can we rem ae by. @ General law, but it does seemn strange t fi foh coupling hydrants differ from each other, being of two sizes. Some of the Commission were surprised to learn that we have no engimes of the largest size in Boston. We need Jarge steamers in the city proper. We need & dangee number in the city proper. We have but six engines. There are the same number in Ward is, The assessed value of the property of the cit) proper is $514,697,450. The assessed value of property taxed in Ward 16 is $31,895,200, In the most important element of a fire department—in its men—Boston has the best material. Words jail to describe the COURAGE AND DEVOTION OF OUR FIREMEN, No battle field ever witnessed nobler hereisin than was seen in our streets. ‘The story of the fire, as told simply and truthfully by the engineers, is a story ef hardships only endured and dangers braved in obedience to duty, More than one of our firemen has literally preved ‘*faith- ful unto death.? We know that the whole coim- munity join in the praise recently bestowed by our Mayor on the members of the departinent and im the thaiks which he renders to the authorities and citizens of other laces, far and near. who so promptly furnished sid in our ime of need. The successful resistance of the firemen on the southern boundary of the district, and again in pre- venting the fire frem crossing Washington street, and finally on the northern line when it was conquered, has Jeft in the scorched and half burnt buildings now stand- ing indisputable proots of their great service. THE CHIKF ENGINEER deserves all praise tor his courage, exertion and trom no danger, Indeed, he sometimes ex- posed his hfe when it ought not to have been risked. He manifestly intended to do all that he could to subdue the flames. fle is described as being cool, and, with perhaps one exception, as master of himsell, of his temper and of his faculties. But while seeing this, and admiring his many good we cannot fail to see that there wi of preparation for eo great an emergency, a want of system wher the smerzoncy came, and especially a want of a leader capable of grasping details of a great plan adapted to the terrible occasion, The tire was attacked piecemeal as chances occurred. The heroism of indi- viduals was too often wasted because It was not directed by a master mind. The Chief seems to have pertorimed the duties of a fireman trom time to time, now placing ladder, now performing sume act of humanity, now plac- ing fire to a imine. In a word, he tried to unite the services of a private ‘with those of Commander-in-Chief. It seems to us that at such a time the head of the force should remain for the most part in some accessible place, where he could command a view of the conflagration—-a place known to his subordinates, where he could x e reports from them and se them his orders. This would prevent much confusion, and orders would be issued more wisely and carried out mo effectually than when the Chiet 1s actually engaged in fighting the fire trom place to place. For example, when aid from abroad was telegraphed for the superintendents of railroads were not generally informed ot this, nor were they requested to “give the track” to the coming engines, This necessarily delayed the coming of the desired aid. It is not strange that this did not oceur to one who was risking his life in actual wartare with the flames; it would have occurred to one who was directing the contest as a commander directs anarmy. Again, Mr. Damrell gave anexcellent order to the Deputy Chiet of Police that a hundred otficersshouid be detailed to combat the fire with wet carpets or other woollen fabrics, This order was wholly ineffectual, be- cause there were no inen who could be so de ed; but there were thousands of Spe citizens in the streets long- inz to be of some service,Awho would gladly have per- formed this aay, under proper leaders. ese would have been found if the Chief lad allowed himselt lei<ure to superintend the whole work, instead of spending his time and power in attending personally to details. For the same reason there was great lack of attention to the RECEPTION AND DISPOSITION OF KNGINES from other towns. They were no doubt desirous of being directed by our chiet, and the gaye him nearly abso- lute power over all persons present. This power was by no means fully exercised. Great complaint has been made that hose were not in more instances carried to the roofs or upper stories of buildings, where water could be more effectually used. It isreptied that this was done more frequentiy than upposed. For instance, at the corner of Otis and Summer streets, where it has been said that no hose was carried up, it was done bravely and for a time with good prospects of success, Tt is further said that the great heat made it unsate and often impossi- bie so to use the hose. When this is said by brave and skilful firemen no member ot the commission can deny it, and the most critical of the witnesses admit that they may have erred in preferring their judgment on such @ aint to the opinion of veterans, itis certain that this Jes le way of appl ing water was rendered much more dangerous and dificult by the ARSENCK OF FINK ESCA on the buildings, which would have provided a way ot retreat, and which would, therefore, have given con- fidence to the firemen. It is said also that great quantities of water were wasted by being thrown ineffectually against closed windows and granite fronts at the second and third stories, while the upper stories of the building were con- sumed by the flames and reached by no streams, This undoubtedly did occur, both early fn the fire and atter- ward. When troin causes just mentioned the ROOFS COULD NOT BE REACHED by the men who still desired to make some use, however slight, of the water and of apparatus: a more thorough supervision of these men would have employed them and the engines in some better ser¥ice. Ill-teefing must often arise at large fires from suspicion that favor is shown in directing the efforts of firemen. ‘The com- mission have tal examined on such charge, and we find that the Chief Engineer acted with great dis- cretion in withdrawing a stream of water from ‘fa house which probably could not have been saved, and in ordering it to be used in Oliver street, where, with the ‘aid of other streams and by personal efforts by’ the occu- pants of the building, the lower side of Oliver street was saved trom destruction and the fire was prevented from spreading to the varnish, oll and paint stores in the rear, ie occupants of some of these buildings on Oliver street have been sammoned he the commission, and have iy. kK He shrank from no told their story modestly, Enough appeat show that ‘they “fought. back” the fire by. their personal cxerhowy, ana put heart into the firemen by their ex- le. ff the flames had passed this point it is dim- cull to say where they could have been stayed. Thas a great service was rendered tie public. Like remarks Spel, to the owners and occupants of the store of Messrs. Hovey & Co., on Summer street. The story of their co- operation with the firemen, both at the great fire and at the renewal of that fire on Monday morning, deserves to be carefully read and remembered. ‘The saine buildings had been saved PF, like means on @ former Occasion when the Adelphi Theatre burned. It now stands @ monument to the vatue of substantial construction and to the Worth of energy, of common sense and of hopeful courage. Mr. Freoland also rendered invaluable service a, directing the efforts of the fremen on the City Ex. change, he occupants of the Uniidings on the’ west side of Washington street were equ: efficient in pro- Ge ciicman te aioe with wet cloth and carpets. stint effo ie part of others wi Property froma ‘doer rs would have saved much siant nerally absent, and thererore. the firemen were unable to oveain inforiiiaton the construction of buildings and ovher important particuiars, The conduct of the gentlemen to whom we have referred as aiding the firemen by their personal exertions was in marked contrast with the oughtlessness of many spectators, who crowded the "TS sand gre im the efforis of the department. In some cases Violence was necessarily urel toward (hese persona, yet many of them would have yindly joined in £Uorts to pave property. if more well directed eforts had been made to that end. We have reecived and are com- Pelled to publish some EVIDENCE OF MISCONDUCT by a few fremen and by men who wore the ae si es ot firemen, The instapces were rare, we 0 be- lieve. That much of the wrong-doing was by men who talsely represented themselves as belonging to the honor- able body of firemen, aud we feel bound to condemn the grave mistake of thore who gave away their stocks of goods when it was imepeomnie, save them. The motive ‘was amiable, but the practice tended to demoralize other cif 8, to encourage theft by pontounding, there: with honest men, and ring about “ which the Thi ¢ the gromtest troubles ‘with which che po- his was one of the greatest troubles w! 0 Nee were obliged to contend, as it became impossible for them to distinguish the guilty from the innocent, The conduct of the potice officers was exemplary, and their nsidering their limited number, were very oon They we Cae! by 1? pene Charlestown Nay; soldiers from farts and by the Yolunteet militia of the State, THANKS ARE DUK AND THANKS HAVE BKEN KENDERED. to those bodies for their effective ald. At every great fire in a large city mili stance in preserving order has become a recognized necessity. Fortunately we haye in our volunteer militia an arined police of whose aid no citizen need be jealous. It is desirable that some signal should be fixed by which in like emerge: any emergency they may be called into im vice, The fire, like all great conflagration freaey, aggravated py the escape of gas from the ncn pipes and ‘on Monviay morning te escaped £ main pipes, and on Monday mo © r the seters'exploded and caused another fire, which de- yed a million of property and cost two lives. The officers of the gas company believed that their water valves were sufficiently powerful to cat off the supply of fies as they had proved to be hitherto, bur found that the bellef was an error THK LACK OF VALYRS PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED and so placed asto iso'ate the burnt district led to ter- Tible loss, exposed us to the inconvenience and peri! of ¢ firemen and total darkness during two nights ang endangered the | whole city. The company have undertaken to repair this error by providing sliding valves, such as are In use in other cities, The risk arising from the im- bility of isolating @ burning district should never be incurred again. The peril from the com- bustion of gas was increased by the manner of using gunpowder, and this is only one of many dan- yey ineurred by the unscientific use ‘of explosives. The law governing the demolition of bulldings by gunpowder, or otherwise during @ fire is fixed by the statutes of the Commonwealth and has been explained in several decisions. The power ix given to three tire wards, and intheir absence to other clvilor military officers. In. Boston : THE POWER OF FIRE WARDS 3 is given by statute to the engineers, and the city ordi- hance provides that it the Chie! is present he must be one of the three engineers consenting to the demoli igh building, When three tire wards, orf in Boste engineers, are present, no one else has, by sta he: right to destroy @ building im, ore One der to M4 a tire, do this than any other jimnoeeible, by ‘reason fire ward has no more Fight 10 ea , ) present. Nor person, eyen whi of the fire, as one = fire =oward @ right to act even when the Board has voted to grant the power to one in case of an exigency. Itis not, enough that three tire ‘wards concur that gunpowder must be used in general, No building can be destroyed until it hag been spe adjuaged by the three there present that the particalar building must be destroyed. the power to select a Penh ge destruction cannot be delegated to one fire ‘ward, of course it cannot be delegated to any other per- son, Itis necessary to state the law so far, in order to appreciate the action of various parties at this fire. For this reason we give in the appendix a statement of the laws and of the decisions in the Commonwealth. The common law right which exists independently of legisla- tion, which prevails everywhere, to destroy a struc- ture in order to suppress a fire, ig not taken away or superseded by the statutes ot this State. There is a con- flict of testimony as to the balance of good or evil arising from the use of gunpowder on Novem! 10, Tt is Jess necessary to strike that balance ac all witnesses agree, andall sane peop’ KS NEVE SHOULD BE USED AGAIN that time, and that ifused at all we for EXPLOSU as they were at should be prepared to employ them skilfully, carefully | and by a fixed plan. We have no word of censtire for the citizens who volunteered to risk their hves in brave ane energegc attempts to save thereby, But they will admit Mat the only justideution for’ employing powder as it was employed Is the fact that no proper provision had been made for the use of explosives, and they will | concur with us that the greatest wonder of that night was that no life was Jost and no personal injury ineurréd trom the use of gunpowder, The Chief and his associates did Not believe inexplosives, They had stndied the matter to some extent, and generally agree in condemning this method of attempting to check fires, | This Is one reason why no preparation had been made by storing a ma zine, nor by providing means for confining powder when used, nor by drilling persons inits use. We were left to the chances of obtaining an inadequate supply at the shops, or of sending to 4 distant’magazine, or of taking it from the powder boats. We were also lett the chances of fading skill and discretion to Ry this dangerous remedy. Yet history ha: told us that GUNFOWDER HAD OFTEN BEKN USED WITH GOOD ELFECT in staying great conflagrations, are, seory ra the fire in London was in the books of fh ren. Aiter the great fo fire in Boston in 1678 the fas divid for dis. fcea WIth one oatFots OF tricts, each of which Was, prov: by: aFrols 6 i Fiat Lar wes el ire, and in our own day the Hwkti Wanticket tad been saved trom destruction by the foresight and courage of one man who prepared in advance use gunpowder in the day of need, and who $o7e8 to use it when the day came, When it was at last pein tokuse po: aa. done by the Ohlef Engineer in: iy 101 0 several able | x) entle cn remove, goods and a olla Apuita 3. ome slight atten) al lon Was Aare Doro prince system Wan devined, ana tn a anort time the difierent parties were in confusion and at vari- ance, Instead of three enginects designating the: build- ac an was left to act as he leaeed, ‘the Chiet Engineer now heartily condemns fis orror in this respect, and we agree with him. It is evident that he was still UNCONYTRGED OF Tifh WISDOM OF USING POWDER and that ié yielded to the pressing demands made by, many of ourbset citizens, The course actually pursued Was objectionable, not because it was illegal, but be- cause it was dangerous aud inefficient. ‘The action of the parties was not such uss provided by statute nor such as is necessary to make the city ilable fer the property destroyed ; but it by ao means follows that it was unlaw-, ful, The courts of our own State and county and of other States and counties have always held that in case of necessity it is LAWFUL TO DEMOLISH BUILDINGS in order to ‘stay the spread of a fire, and in our own State it has been distinctly declared that this right ts not taken away by the statutes regulating fire departmen It was impossible to obtain the adjudication of three e incers, including the chief, on each building selecte for demolition. The assistant engineers could not be con- stantly withdrawn from their other duties without great injury to their work, nor was it possible for the Chief to be present at each brilding proposed to be destroyed. But it is to be deeply regretted that there was nota more thorough oryanization of the parties engaged in this ser- vice. The dangersef using gunpowder ata fire hardly need tobe stated, It demolishes the gasspipes and thus creates a fierce fire when the gas is not shut off. It tends to sentter the flames. It drives back and discourages the firemen, and above all it causes long delay in attemptin, to quench a fire when delay is ruinous. Added to this is THE DANGER OF PREMATURE AND ACCIDENTAL EXPLOSIONS, especially when powder Is carried in open kegs, as it was least in one case at our fire, Dangerous as explosives are, they must sometimes be ured, and we suggest as our first recommendation that preparation be made for the future for using a tar more powerful and less dangerous nd for training a number of meu to use it ‘THE SHST BXPLOSIVE NOW KNOWN for this purpose is dynamite, sometimes known as glant jowder. Ivis ten times, as powerful as gunpowder. Its force-ag an explosive is so directed as to bring down a building rather than to scatter iis materials. It docs not of itself kindle any fire where exploded, nor does it ex- plode when brought into contact with fire. It may be dropped or jarred in an y without danger, and cartridges Containing if may be safely cut or broken, so that it ts free from the peculiar perils that atiend the use of other explosives, and expecially of unpowder, It may be safely stored ani conveyed to 1 midst of afire. Some better article may be furnished by science. but at present this is clearly the best known material for the purpose under consideration. A quantity of this material should be kept constantly roper places. A portion of the force belonging to the Fire De- partment should be instructed In the use of it, and espe- cially in the proper manner of using it at fires. These men might do other and ordinary work in the department, for it probably will not be thought expedient to keep @ body of men exclusively for a service which may not be required for many years, and which we hope will never be required. They would act, of course, under the orders of the Chief Engineer, and the Chief, with some or all of his assistants, should be trained in the use of explosives. It seems to us that THE LAW ON THIS SUBJECT NEEDS CAREFUL, REVISION, and if general legislation is not desired, that a special act should regulate the demolition of buildings in Bos- ton in cases of fire, so a8 to secure more prompt actio We need more fire apparatus, more men ana moi powerful engines. It would, probably, be wise to procure a few larger steamers and ‘reserve them for great emer- Gencles, as the lighter ones are more easily handled. fe gladly record the construction of a power- fireboat, and one member of the commision has witnessed its successful use, ‘The feasibility of using a selt-propelling engine with advantage in our strects perhaps needs (0 be treated further. In this con- nection we call attention to Richard’s hose elevator and fire escape, a sainple of which ix now attached to the Lawrence building, at West street. The new engines, or some of them, should be placed in the large districts still expered and unprotected. THE CITY NEEDS A BETTER, DISTRIBUTION OF WATER, especially in the burned district. The six-inch pipe in Summer street was entirely inadequate to the needs of a street which has changea its character from a place of rivate dwellings to a sirect of great warehouses | Nor is his the only district where such a need existe, We also want more hydrants and hydrants better adapted to the ‘use of firemen. THE LOWRY HYDRANT, which {s used in the neighboring towns in the Highlands, in ward Sixteen and in East Boston, is quite as necessary in the city proper ‘The evidence shows that, while it is less liable to freeze than our hydrant, it will jurnish four en- gines with h. Such was the trie and ope o for shert time in its succes: then led hy | Chiarlos: town. This style of hydrant is attached to the main pipe. while ours is attached to four-inch branch pea. Ht ives tive times the supply of the Boston, hy, Mirant, which was fit only for the hand engines. Abunds e has long shown that littie or no trouble aris:s use of these hydrants during the sea snow or at any time. The supply of tor the steamers should be re method- mo aystern | prevails as to the, dut of shuttmg off the water at the reservoirs, and this leads to waste, This duty should be provided for by a fixe The overtiow from the reservoirs should not be allowed to pars into the sewers it flowed into the strevts the water could be made serviceable, Bridges are needed tor the protection of hose. We have al called attention to the need of more “fire: boxe: the question whether they should not be made me cessible. The Mayor has recommended that THY POLICE FORCK SHOULD BE ENLARGED. We heartily endorse the recommendation, with a view to security trom tire. While the increase ly needed for ther purposes as well, the police is_our chief reliance pins early alarms. @ Chiet Engineer suggests that a large fire bell be placed on the City Hall, to super- sede the various bells in the elty proper which now give the alarm, with the idea that one bell would give it more clearly. We commend the suggestion to your contidera- tion. ‘We call attention to AN EXT FROM A LETTER PROM PROFESSGR TYNDALL, as to respirators, which we are permitted to print in the eee It seems to us that the Committee on the Fire partment should ha wider jurisdiction, inciudin all means of subduing preveriting fires, ‘At presen nother committee has charye of the location and con- ruction of engine houses. A third committee takes charge of fire alarms, while ment places or removes the hy Thus tt means of extinguishing fires are parce!led out amon four bodies of officials. “Unity of action rather than divi- sion of labor would seem desizabic m this matter, We would also respecttully suggest that i! the engineers were nominated by the Mayor and confirmed the City Couneil it would be one step towards the establishment ofa more Fesponmble rule than we now have. The ap- pointment ofa competent fire inspector appears to be desirable. ‘THe BUILDING Act passed at extra session of the Legislatar heed earesul revision, aided by testinony tects, Ttisespectaily desirable that el houses should be forbidden, except suc structed with self-closing hatchways. Kxpe: show? that these can be made with little cost and use without CM recenveneys Pty galy = uiard against the spread of fire, ey are of great Filie iitprevensing loss of life by accident. It the exist: ing law relative to FIRE FSCAVES could be extended to all warehouses, or, All buildings of a certain size. it would tend rale. ms to Ws to ful arehi- tter still, to to save lite | leave. and encourage firemen in their work. It is well to eon sider whether every high warehouse ought not to have a ermanent stand “pine of iron eapable of having ose attached to it Proper sliding valves shouid P on the gas mains “and distribut- ing pipes as soon as possible, and the districts enpable of being ielated by each valve shoul! he small. ‘The Gaslight Company wi be obliged to race All Lhe gas mains in the burned district, and expect to take this opporiunity to supply asuficient uumber of valves, Lt would be well to hive tits and other sunilar work done under the wapervision of some competent person in the bey of the city. The Fire Department shoal at- THE SHUTTING OFF OF GAS MORE SYSTEMATICALLY thoroughly than they now do, or the gas companies: should be represented every fire by one or more persons detailed for this service, We woult earnest commend the general use of fire extinguishers and han Pumps in every building. These would prevent many fires from Secoming serious, and they would inspire con- fidence in cases of alarm of tire. The Commission are unanimous in the opinion that His Honor a Ler) Aerio that 0 ‘ae ith FULL be Sift labored taithfully to thatend; but Messrs, Palibric! Db hold that he ial Bs and Firt ti je jailed to give that guidance, unity and ciengy. tothe eitorts | made to subdue the fire which the public had a right to expect from thelr Mayor. The majority had not map powrd that @ erilieism of the Mayer. favorable or otherwise, was expected from a commission appointed by the Mayor to consider the cause of the tire and the efforts made to suppress it One of their number fs certain that he would uot haye been appointed as mein ber of & court of inquiry on Mayor Gasiou, and it ap- Pointed he would not have served,’ We find NO EVIDENCK THAT THK MAYOR FAILED OP ANY DUTY in rezard. to tho efforts for suppressing the fire, That duty belonged to the Chief Engineer and his associates, They were not subordinate to the Mayor in this 4 but were by Law his superiors, Nor does the Mayor have officially any especial knowledge a8 to fires or the art of suppressing them, The increase of a the propes- ti Adagration does not ranster the ression itom (i oftieias rdoes it, in ts r experience nk the Mayor properly leit the service ’ to those whose duty it was to per- form it and who were best ed fox the work, and ¢ It has hecome neces’ jo speak on the enblect we thank lim for the coolness, intelligence, and tumness which he displayed in ‘the perforthance of his & most trying time, and especially for S$ WITH WHICH 1% WITUSTOOD TH SOLICTRATION ont citizens, who, in tho exeitement of the moment, demanded of hin an unlewiul and disastrous course of action. We repeat our regret (hat the tline re- quired for printing the testimony has so long delave Presentation of our report and that wo are now o yt present it without the prinied evidence. that It was impossible to arr e more ¢ the der of the wiinesses, © heard them in such order as we could find them and as it sulted their conventeuen to attend, | and thelr. | testistony was orted and — necersaril printed in the orderin which it was given. We have triod to deal with it fairly, and now submit to your honoradte bodies the re- sult of our ecaretal consideration OM, A. FIRTH, 8, PHILBRTO! PY A ae John B. Gough Prevented by Diiness from Delivering His Leeture=His Place Sap- plied by Readings by Professor Wool- Jett anc an Addvess by Mr. Henry M. Stanley—Enthusiastic Reeeption of the Latter. Notwithstanding the great inclemency of the Weather a large audience assembled at Stein- way Hall last evening, attracted by the announcement that John B, Gough would lecture on “Will It Pay?? At eight o'clock, the hour jounced for the opening of the lecture, every seat in the hall was filled and the people were still coming in. The organ dis- conrsed sweet music and when it ceased Mr. Peter Voorhees, the President of the Mercantile Library Association, in connection with which the lecture was to be delivered, came upon the platform. It was evident from the appearance of the gentleman that something was wrong. He slowly advanced to the front of the platform, and in a melancholy voice aunounced that it was with great regret he ‘was compelled to state that Mr. Geugh, on account of severe illness, was unable to be present. He had.peen taken dangerously sick at his hotel half an hour ptevigus and the intelligence had only just deen received. “Rh Rs re —. At these ti@ings disappointment sat on évery face, which was in some measure dissipated when Mr. Voorhees said that in order to supply the deficiency the services of Professor Sidney Wool- lett had been secured, who would deliver some recitations. tunity to appear a portion of the andience, to the number and that the ilmess of Mr. Gougn was something that could have been averted, and when they came down to the box office they clamored for their money. Before the Professor had an oppor- three hundred or These people seemed of 80, arose lett. to think A double line of them was formed and the treasurer was sorely pressed whiie awaiting in- structions from the committee, The mempers of the committee held a hurried consultation and decided that the money should not mo yefund dy The services of the police had to be called to qulet the crow@in the doorway. It is rare that such a lamentable exhibition of bad taste has been wit- nessed in the city @f New York, and it was the more absurd as she pecnle were assured that the tickets were good for another lecture. More than three-fourths of the andience re- mained, and they were well repaid by listening to the readings of Professor Wollett, little dreaming, however, that another rich treat was in reserve for them, The Professor read ‘Betsey and I Are Out,” “Then Betsey and I Made It Up,” “The Pri- soner of Chiilon” and “Look at the Clock!” a selection from the Ingoldsby “Legends.” Among those who were present was Mr. Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer. He was quictly sitting in his seat, to procure which he invested $1. He was espied by the watchful eyes of Mr. Brels- ford, the Secretary of the Literary Bureau, and a bright idea struck the latter gentleman. <‘If we can only get Stanley to speak the people will f° away satisfied. I will try and fix it.” r. Stanley was signalied,’ and he came out to the door. He w: by surprise at the propesition made to him. “I did not ceme prepared to speak,” saidhe; ‘I am not dressed, and how canIgo upon the platform ’”’ is completely taken After ‘some solicitation he consented to say @& few words, and the. welcome intelligence was conveyed to Mr. Voorhees, who announced” it to the audience. After they were fapprise@ of the fact not a soul left, and ex- pectation was on the qui vive to see and hear the traveller. He came upon the platform, and when he appeared he was greated with great applause. Mr. Stanley was not In evening dress, and wore a long double-breasted coat, light pants and walking beots, MR, STANLEY'S ADDRESS. The following were the remarks, which were made on the spur of the moment and delivered with great fluency. He said:—A few minutes ago I was like one of you, sitting in the audience, hav- ing paid my dollar, waiting to hear the great orator, Mr. Gough. While athe through the room bad asked myself the ques- tion, “Will it pay?’ I thought it would Vy when I came into the hall and looked at the size of the audience. (Applause.) But when I heard the announcement that Mr. Gough was sick my first ing was of disgust, and I was about to did not do se, however, and I am glad [ did not, fort had an Sppgreunity of listening to the admirable recitations from the distinguished elocutionist. Ithink tne audience will conclude it has paid to remain. You had recitations trom Professor Woollett, the promise of a lecture from Mr. Gough, when be recommences, and you had an opportunity of seeing and listening to your humble servant. (Laughter aud applause.) 1 can tell you it is the best dollar I have ever invested in my life. When I was encountered at the door by the well- dressed “‘iriend’’ in haman shape, who teld me what was expected of me, I asked, “Will it pay?’ It has paid, and I feel so inspired [ think I couid take up Mr. Gough’s subject and speak upen it my- self. id James Gordon Bennett, when he sent me into the wilds of Africa, ask him- selt the question, “Will it pay?” Did David Livingstone, when he departed on his mission seven years ago, ask, “Will it pay!’ (Applause.) Are the missionaries who are departing for Africa, the abolitionists who are making war upon African sarety, asking, “Will it pay 7 I confess to you when ‘departed on my mission I never thought of the problem, weuld it pay? . But I tell you, tadies and gentiemen, it has paid. (Appiause.) The doubting Thomases, when I came back, asked me, “Did you really find Dr. Living- stone?’ I had to encounter doubt on every side, but all doubts are now dispelled, Royal Geographical Society has acknowledged the success of my mission, the American Geo- graphical Society has acknowledged it, and even the doubting Geographical Society of Paris will be compelled to do the same. (Great applause.) Three weeks ago l was the most unhappy of mor- tals, bat now my mind fs atrest. A telegram has been received from the American Consul at Zan- giver stating that the supplies, forwarded to Dr. Livingstone from Zanzibar by Mr. Henry Stanley had reached the great traveller and that he had started for the sources of the Nile: (Applause.) I can trace him every step of the way; ave that advantage of you. Where are now the doubtin, Thomases ? ho now doubts the success ot my mission? I think that no one will answer. As I said before, I can trace Dr. Livingstone every mile of the way he will traverse untilhe returns to London, crosses the Atlantic and tells you that Mr, Stanley really did find Dr. Livingstone. Mr. Stanley retired amid great bap lapae and the anaience departed tally conseled for thetr dia- appointment and greatly pleased with the euter- tainment, OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUX. Lecture by Professor C. A. Young. Professor C. A. Young, of Dartmouth College, delivered last night his lecture, “Our Present Knowledge of the Sun,’ at the Cooper Institute. He said the distance of the sun was 92,000,000 miles, The possible margin of error is about five hundred thousand miles; but, by the projected scientific expeditions of the different governments ‘we expect to reduce this margin to abeut two hundred and fifty thousand miles, It would take a railroad train 263 years to reach the sup, 80 that NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1873.—FRIPLE SHEET, the Piicrim Fathers, if they had started for the eun, would not haye reached it yet. (Laughter.) A canton bull going at its fastest speed would strike the sun in nine years; ht would reach it In eight minntes; sound in four- teen years. If I touch anything I do not feel it reece. Well, if T had an arm jong enough to reach the sun and I would touch (he solar surface it would take me 100 years before I Would find it out, The sun’s diameter is 860,000 miles, its bulk is 1,250,000 times more than that of theearth; but its weight is only 325,000 times more than that of the earth. its temperature has been estimated from 20,000 to 17,000,000 degrees, And now, a8 to the heat of the sun, Ifa mass of ice forty-seven miles in diameter were to be thrown at the sun it would never reach it; the ice would be Metted betore it could strike the sun's surface, Profesgov Young then explained by means 0: dia- 8 the last eclipses and the various aspects of . gran 8 NEW YORK CITY. The commissioners of the Second Avenue Rail- road extension, wiih representatives of the city and of the road, met yesterday to finish the de- tails of the work and to determine how to submit the matter to the Supreme Court. Owing to the indecision of the members whether to submit the report on the decision, or both, or to prepare an nc! for passage, the meeting was adjourned with- out taking taking any further step. Chaave Learo, the Italian emigrant who com- mitted the assault on Richard Kelley and Peter Calia, on Monday night, was arraigned betore Judge Hogan, at the Tombs, yesterday. Kelley made his complaint and was committed to the House of Detention. Calla is still lying in the Park Hospital under the care of Dr, Amabile. The prisoner, who was arrested by Olcet Dean, of the Bixtn precinct, was held to anewer under $1,000 ail, George Donovan, a Jad aged about sixteen years, who was employed by Cuarles W. Smith, of 428 Broadway, as collector, was brought before Judge Hogan yesterday, charged with embezzling $80 irom his employer ou the ath of January. As the complainant alteges, Otto Hejaecker paid to George Donovan, on account of Victor Boulocher, $80. This money Mr. Smith swears he never re- ceived from Donovan. ‘The prisoner confessed his gulit nd Was held in $1,000 bail to answ + MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. Married. Breese—Curtin.—At Philadelphia, on Thursday, January 23, by the Rev. Dr. Beadle, Commander Kipper RANDOLPH Bregse, United States Navy, of Newport, R. L., to MARTHA IRVIN CURTIN, daughter of ion. A, G. rtin, of Pennsylvania, DYER—JOHNSEN.—On Thursday, January 23, at the residence of John Stephenson, Esq., by Rev. John Dickinson, WILLIAM R. DyER, of New York city, 10 Miss ELISE M. JOHNSEN, of Norway. Norway papers please copy. HAZELTINE—DALLAs,—On Friday, January 24, by Rev. Charles E. Gi ell, MAYO WILLIAMSON [LAZEL- TINE to Soputs Bacuk DALLas. LizTLE—Gross.—On Tuesday, December 31 by the Rev. Dr. Hutton, ANDREW M. Lirr Cassin A. Gross, both of Jersey City, MARSDEN—VAUGHAN.—In this city, on Saturday, January 25, 1878, by the Rey. J. D, Wilson, ARTHUR lm. MaRsSpen, of London, England, to CATHARINE VAUGHAN, eldest thea o daugbter of Patrick Vauglan, Esq., of Halifax, N.S. London papers please copy. PINCKNEY—GOopNoUGH.—On Tuesday, January 14, 1873, CHARLES H. PINCKNEY to GRACE A, GooD- NOUGH, daughter of John M, Goodnough. THOMAS—SNYDER.—On Wednesday, November 13, 1872, by the Rev. C. L. Randolph, Ler Tuomas to SACKONTILLA SNYDER, both of New York. VAN KLEKOK—VAN BENSCHOTEN.—On Wednesday, January 22, 1873, at Chestnut Ridge, N. J., at the resi- dence of the bride’s parents, by the Rey. R. B. A. Bartholf, Dr. JAMES VAN KLEECK to Miss H. E. VAN en daughter of John Van Benschoten, sq. 872, to * Birth. Rossa.—On Sunday, January 26, at 38 King street, Mrs, O'DONOVAN OsSA, Of @ Son, Died. BERGOLD.—On Sunday, January 26, 1573, Dr, AL- Frep J. BerGoup, son of Dr. Frederick Bergold, aged 5 years, 2 months and 15 days. The relatives and friends of the family; aiso the members ef the Frederick Zimmers Association, are invited to attend the funeral, from his late resi- gence, 158 Delancey street, on Wednesday, January 29, at two o'clock P. M. FREDERICK ZIMMERS ASSOCLATION.—Members are hereby notified to meet at the Tnirteenth Ward House, on Wednesday, January 29, at one o'clock P. M. sharp, to pay the last tribute of respect to our late member, Dr. Alfred J. Bergold. ROBERT G, BURROWS, President. WILLIAM ALT, Secretary. BIRDSALL.—In this city, on Monday, January 27, ith Amanpa A., wile of ex-Judge Charles E, bird. sail, Notice of funeral on Wednesday. Brorny.—On Monday, Janua 7, of inflamma- tion of the brain, MAGGIE A. BrorHy, eldest daugh- ter of Patrick aud Kate Brophy, aged 4 years, 10 months and 14 days. Dearest Maggte, thon hast left us, And thy loss we deep.y icel; But ‘tis God who has bereft us— He can all our sorrows heal, The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, at one o'clock, from her late residence, 454 West Thirty-second street. BeENJAMIN.—On Sunday, January 26, at the resi- dence of her nephew, George Bradish, Bay Side, ve I, ANNA CLARISSA BENJAMIN, in the 95th year of er Me Fricnds of the family are invited without further notice to attend the luseral, at St. George’s church, Flushing, L. L, on Wednesday, January 29, at lalf- past eleven o’clock. Trains leave Hunter's Pomt jor Main street depot at 11:05, returning at 12 BUCHANAN.—At Perth Amboy, on Monday, Ja ete 27, CATHARINE BUCHANAN, in the 90th year of er age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her fanera!, irom the residence of her son, John Buchanan, at Perth Amboy, on Wednesday, Jan- uary 29, at one o’clock P. M. CALLENDER.—At her residence, 1,145 Broadway, on Sunday, January 26, Mrs, CARRIE M, CALLENDER, wife of Charles Callender, Relatives and friends are invited to attend, es ou Tuesday afternoon, 28th inst., at one HiCHESTER.—At Pheenicia, Ulster ete o1 Sunday, January 26, after a short fliness, SamuEL CHICHESTER, aged 71 years, 1 month and 21 days. Funeral services will be held at the residence of his son, N. O, Chichester, 86 South Clover street Poughkeepsie. on We inesday, January 29, at hal ast to o'clock P. M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. COLWELL.—On Sunday, January 26, Tuomas COLWELL, late of the townland of Altbaugh, parish ¢ Lara, county Cavan, Ireland, in the 50th year of his age. The triends of the family are requested to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 519 Secona avenue, on Tuesday, January 28, at one o'clock P. M., without further notice. Conway.—On Sunday, January 26, ANNE A. Con- WAY, aged 24 years, the beloved wife of John Uon- way aud daughter of James and Ann McCue, The relatives and Iriends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, trom her late residence, 222 West Seventeenth street, on Tuesday, January 28, at one o'clock. Cox.—On Sunday, January 26, 1873, Patrick Cox, in the 70th year of his age. The relatives and iriends ot the family are re- spectfuily invited to attend the tuneral, on Tues- day, January 28, at two o'clock P. M., trom his late residence, 90 Baxter street, CRINGLE.—Suadenly, on Sunday, January 26, PATRICK CRINGLE, aged 74 years. Relatives aud friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday, 28th iast., at one o'clock P. M., from his late residence, Cambridje avenue, near Frankiin street, Jersey City Heighis, Funeral services at St. Paul's Catholic church, Curriss.—On Friday, January 24, Eviza D., wife of Charles Curtiss. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the faneral, from her late residence, 342 East Fiftieth street, this day (Tues- ay) January 28, at twelve o’clo a ; DexsLow.—On Saturday, January 25, in New Have: Conn., at the residence of his mother, Homer W. Densiow, of Hazardville, Conn., for- merly of Savanuah, Ga., aged 40, Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral, on Wednesday, 29th inst., at twelve noon, from the residence of Mrs. RK. B. Denslow, 47 Eaststreet, New Hav Savannah papers please copy. DEVINE. Sunday, January 26, Joun Devine, native of county Leitrim, parish of Cloone, Cloon- tubrit, Ireland, Relatives and friends of his brothers, James and Michael, are respectiully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his brother, James, Fiity-second street, between Ninth and ‘Tent! avenues, this day (Tuesday), at two o'clock pre- cisely. Friday, the 24th inst., Mra, ANN M. Dowxs.—On Downs, in the 68th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of Thomas Whitlock, co 114 Madisen avenue, on Wednesday, the 2th Inst., at one o'clock P. M. DvGGAN.—The anniversary mass for the repose ol the soul of the late Dr, B. DuGGaN will be cele- brated at the Church of St. Boniface, corner of Forty-seventh street and Second avenue, on Wednesday morning, the 20th inst., at 10 A. M. The relatives and triends of the family are invited to attend, Dunxcan.—At Cannes, France, on Sunday, January 2%, DAVID DuNCanN, of Providence, kK. L Dovatr.—suddenly, on Monday, January 27, Ja- con RUCKEL, son of the late Joseph Duvall, Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his brother-in-law, we H. Loutrel, 19 West Forty-ninta street, on) Rigrra L., wife of John A, H ursday, January 30, at eleven A. M. Jannary 27, ELLEN, wife of the late John Farrel, of the parish of Edgworthstow! I relat er a * nM, county Longford, relatives and frends of the spectfully invited to attend the funeral 4 om bee late residence, corner of Underhill avenue and Bergen street, on Wednesday morning, at half-past nine o'clock, and thence to St. Joseph's ehure! Pacific street, where a solemn requiem mass wil! be said for the repose of her soul, from thence to the Semetary of the Holy Cross, Flatbush, for inter. ment, Fripensenc,—On Thursday, January 23, at Jack- sonville, Fla., PER&Z FRIDENBERG, late a resident of New York. Natice ef funeral hereafter, GRANGER.—In Brooklyn, N. Y., on Monday morn. ing, January 27, 1873, LipBrE, only daughter of Mary 4 tag late Win, H, Granger, in the 23d year of Friends of the family are invited to attend her foneral, from her late residence, 344 Washington avenue, on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Jersey City and English papers please copy. HALskY.—On Monday, January 27, at his resi- dence, on Clinton avenue, Brooklyn, of seariet fever, CHARLES HALSRY, aged 66 years, His relatives and friends, and those of his broth- ers, Jonn and William, are invited to attend his funeral, from the Churen of the Messiah, corner of Greene and Clermont avenues, on Wednesday, 29th inst., at two o'clock P. M. HOLGATE.—On Sunday, January 26, after a short fimess, FRANCIS, son of Alexander L, and Clara A. Holgate, in the 20th year of his age, The relatives and friends of the fami spectinlly invited to attend the funeral, trom Ply. mouth church, Orange street, Brooklyn, on Wednes- day, 20th inst., at one P. M. Hooe.—On Sunday, January 26, Mary, wife of Charles C, Hoole, The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at two o'clock, from her ‘late residence, 132 Ninth street, South Brooklyn. HuaueEs,—At Rossville, Staten Island, on Friday, January 24, CATHARINE Hvuenrs, relict of Jasper W. Hughes, in the 56th year of her age. Funeral services at the house, this day (Tuesday), at half-past one o'clock P. M. Carriages will be in waiting at Pleasant Plams station for nine o’clock boat from New York. KIRK t Passaic, J, on Thursday, January 23, ANNIE, eldest daughter of David and Catharine Kirk, aged 2: rs, 7 months and 28 days. The funeral will take place from the residsnce of her parents, on Wednesday, January 29, at ten A. M., thence to the new Cathedral in Paterson, where @ solemn requiem mass will be offered up at eleven A. M. Relatives and frends are respectfully in- vited to attend, San Francisco (Cal.) papers Py wenthy ve LEInKAur.—At Yonkers, on Sunday, Jannary 26, pal toe dal BENRIMO LEINKAUF, aged 2 years and 6 months, Funeral from Grand Centr&l Depot this (Tuesday) morning, at ten o'clock. Litty.—On Sunday, January 26, of diphtheria, MARY ANNE, daughter of George and Annie Lilly, aged 3 years, 10 months and 8 days. The funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, 348 Third avenue, on Tuesday, Janu- ary 28, at two o'clock P. M. Lyon. —On Sunday, January 26, MAMIE, daughter of James and Lizzie Lynch, The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectiully invited to atteng the funeral, from the residence of her parents, 90 Barrow street, to-day * (Tuesday), January 28, at one o'clock P. M. MALLONSON.—On Monday, January 27, FRANCIS P. MALLONsON, in the 46th year of his age. The relatives aud friends of the family are re- spectfuily invited to attend the funeral, yor his late reside » NO. 333 Jay stri Brooklyn, on Weaueads 9th inst,, at half-past two o'clock MATHESON,—At Fort Hamilton, L. 1, on Saturday, Janna 'y 25, 1873, JAMES C. MATHESON, aged 66 years anc The relatives and friends of the deceased are re- spectiully invited to attend the funeral, from tne residence of his son-in-law, Adriance Stillwell, Fort Hamilton, on Tuesday, January 28, at two o’clock McGintgy.—At Oak Grove, S. C., on Tnesday, January 21, ELtas MoGiNLey, of Brooklyn, L. I., in the 530 year of his age. SMEDBERG.—On Sunday, January 26, at his rest- dence, Saugerties, Ulster county, Joun G. SMED- BERG, in the 56th year of Mis age. Notice of funeral herealter, McINTosH.—On Saturday, January 25, after a short illness, Rover McINTOSH. * ‘The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, trom the residence of his son- in-law, George W. Arnold, 233 East 126th street, on ‘Tuesday, January 28, at half-past ten A, M. O’DONNELL.—On Monday, january 27, CATHARINE O'DONNELL, the beloved wife of Patrick O’Donnell, The relatives ang iriends of the family are re- Spectfully invited to attend on Wednesday, Janu- ary 29, from her late residence, No. 253 West Six- teenth street, at half-past nine, to St. Joseph's church, where a solemn requiem mass will be said for the repose of her soul; thence to Calvary Ceme- tery for Interment Raotk.—On Monday, January 27, 1873, GUSTAVE RAot#, in the 58th year of his age. His relatives and friends, also the Swiss Benevo- lent Society, are respecttully invited to attend the iuneral, from his late residence, 225 South Futh avenue, on Wednesday morning, at nine o’clock, to proceed to Greenwood Cemetery. Roperts.—At Orange, N, J., on Sunday, January 26, of pneumonia, ALice RosaLie, infant daughter | of Rosalind §.and John L, Roberts, Jr, aged 2 months and 16 day: fotice of funeral in to-morrow’'s paper. RowsorHaM.—On Sunday, January 26, AMELAI, youngest child of Danieland Carrie Rowbotham, aged 1 year and 7 mouths, HARP.—On Sunday, January 26, at his rest- dence, No. 149 F Tweaty-second street, HuNRY E. SHAnp, in the 6th year of his age. Funeral services by the Rev. F. ©. Ewer, D. D. at Trinity chapel, twenty-fifth street, near Broad- vi on Wednesday, the 29tn inst., at eleven A. M. The relatives and friends of the family, also the members of New York Lodge, No. 230, F. and A, M., and Alpha Chapter, No. 1, 0. E. , are respectfully invited, New York Lo No, 330, F., aND A. M.—Breth- ren:—You are hereby summoned to attend a special communication of New York Benge No. $30, F. and A. M., to be held at the Lodge Room, Booth’s Building, on Wednesday, 20th instant, at ten o'clock A, M., to respect the memory of our esteemed brother, Junior Warden Henry E, Sharp, deceased. JOHN GIFFIN, Me The members of the Masenic Fair Executive Committce are earnestly requested to take part with New York Lodge, No, 330, F, and A. M., in paying the last trinute of affection and respect to the memory of our late lJellow member, Brother Henry E. Sharp. ELLWOOD E, THORNE, Chairman. James EF, MORRISON, Secretary. SINCLAIRE.—At West Hoboken, N. J., on Monday, January 27, 187%, WILLIAM SINCLAIRE, Jr., in the seth year of his age. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funera!, on Wednesday aiternoon, January 29, at two o'clock, from iis late residen Warren str near Palisade avenue, West Hi boken. Cars leave the ferry every fifteen minutes.. SMILEY.--On Sunday, January 26, ELVINE SMILEY, wife of John F. Smiley, aged 42 years, 2 months and 26 days. The. relatives and iriends of the family, also the Members of K.P. O. Eiks, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, irom her late residence, 66 Morton st., this day (Tuesday), at one o'clock P. M. STRACHAN.—On Monday, January 27, MARGARE’ the beloved wile of John Lee Strachan, aged 39 years and 4 months, Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fulry invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 115 Elizabeth street, on Wednesday, the 2vth inst., at one o'clock, Interment at Greenwood. SULLIVAN.—On Monday afternoon, January 2’ peepee dow of John Sullivan, late of Traice, equnty erry, Ireland, aged 81 years, Notice of funerai to-morrow. ‘TuOMPsON.—In Brooklyn, on Sunday afternoon, January 26, Mary, relict of Nathan jompson, in the 85th yearo! her age. The relatives and friends are respectfully-in- vited to attend the funeral service, at the residence of her son, John C. Thompson, 97 Mon- roe street, on Tuesday afternoon, January 23, at three o'clock. TONELIER.—On day morning, January 20. Dr. Joun 8. L. ToNeLUBR,.in the 86th year of his age. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, trom his late residence, 333 West ‘Thirty-second street, this day (Tuesday), January 23, at three P, M., without further notice. TRACY.—On Saturday morning, January 25, Hon. f WitttaM H. TRacy, Justice of the Marine Court, in the doth year o1 his age. Relatives and iriends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday, 28th inst., at ten o’clock A, M., from his late residence, 145 Clintop street, without further notice. ‘The members of the Anthony Miller Association will meet at the club room, Bank Coffee House, 393 Grand street, on Tuesday morning, at nine o'clock, to attend the funeral of our late President, Hon. William H. ‘Tracy. WILLIAM 8. UTT, Secretary. ‘Tuomey,—At Melrose, on Sanday morning, Janu- ary 27, after a short ilinoss, EpWARD TUOMEY, ip the 59th year of his age, Kelatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday, ip ch al from St. Jerome's church, 138th street, North New York, where a solemn requiem mass Will be offered for his soul, from whence the funeral will leave at half-past one o'clock. Twrervort.—On Monday, January 27, Mre. CATHERINE TWYEFFORT Ae Vandeperren), 01 Brussels, Belgium. in the 64th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L Fa hoy on Wednesday, 29th instant, at one o'clock P. M. WASHBURN.~At his residence, Harlem, on Sun: day, January 26, suddenly, Joun A. WasHBURS, iD the 27th year of his age. Interred at Greenwood. WELSH.—Suddenly, on Sunday, January 20, op shipboard, ANN WELSH, beloved wile of C. D. “the friends and ie friends and acquaintances and members 0! Zaradathe Lodge, BK. and M,, are respectfully invitec to attend the funeral, on Wednesday, attwo P.M WEvVER.—On Saturday, January 26, in Brooklyn, Ben BERNHARD WEVER, in the 36th year of bit Woonr' .—On Saturday, January 22, Hi yoodruff, ‘The relatives and friends of the family are in Evers.—On Monday, January 21, ERNEST EvERs, |, vited to attend her funeral, from the residence 0 in the 54th year of his age. ‘The relatives and friends are invited to attend | avenue, Prescott the funeral, from his late residence, House, on Wednesday, January 29, at ten o'clock. FARRELL.—In Brooklyn, ob in-law, Mr, John Woedrulf, St. George’: Rahway, N. J., on Thursday, 30th inst, at half-past cwo P. M. Carriages will be in waiting at depot upon arrival of the one P, M, trata frou her iathe jonday morning, | New York.