October 19. Boiler explosion at I. P. Morris' machine works, Richmond. Two men killed. October 30. Fire. Cotton and woolen mills, Twelfth Street and Washington Avenue. Loss $100,000. November 5. Explosion at Bridesburg Arsenal. Two men killed. 1862. March 29. Explosion at cartridge factory of Prof. Jackson, Tenth Street near Moyamensing Avenue.
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