Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-04
Ne.o York. Man 26M. 1873.

OF THE BOWERY THEATRE; &c
\ fire occurred last evening, which des
troyed all the buildings on the east side OF
Bayard between the Bowery and Elizabeth
steet-mOst Of those on the BOwery from
8ayard to Pump street, including the The
atre, and nearly all on the same square IL
Elizabeth street.
The fire broke out, as we understand,
in Chambers and UnderhilPs Livery Sta
bles IN Bayard street, about a quarter
past 6 o'clock, p. NJ. and communicated
with rapidity to the adjoining buildings, no
less than six or seven being enyeloped M
flames In the course Of a few minutes. On
the arrival of the engines, the flames had
gained such ascendency as to battle for "a
long time the iremen, and extended to the
Theatre in the rear of Elizabeth street, and
to the front of the Bowery, totally destroy
ing the interesting buildings in each direc-
ton.
The extensive and elegant edi6ce, the
BOWERY THEATRE, was entirely
consumed and the rear wall fell to the
ground. The flames communicated to the
wooden cornice cutters, & spread through
the roofald interior, destroying nearly the
whole of the scenery, furniture, wardrobes.
sc. This disaster occurred Just before
the time for opening the Theatre for the
performances announced for the benefit of
Mrs. Gllfert, at which a crowded house
was expected. Some of the performers,
and other persons attached to the establish
ment were in the Theatre, and reports
were spread during the conAagratIon, that
some Of them were injured, but we learnt
that this report was incorrect
Ii is said that insurance to the amount
of so 600 was effected on the Theatre.
he whole loss of property was estimated
at $50 to 2O0,000 dollars.
From the Ne,0 York Commercial Of We'd
ucsday AFTERNOON. (27h.
The gang ofmcendlares who have late
ly been at work in the upper part oftho city
have not discontinued tleir operations.
Another serious fire took place at , lhls
morning. At about one o'clock this morn
inc the citizens of Charlton& King streets
were alarmed by the cry olfire, which pro-
ceeded from a pile of lumber which had
been deposited in Martin and Gredley's
yard, in the centre Of the block between
Charlton and Klng, and Yarick and liud
son streets, the day before. BY their eN-
ertions it was soon put olt; but they had
Just got tobed when they we're gain alarm
ed, and tnuad that Marin and Gndley S
Carpenter shop were IL Aames.-lt com
municated to several stables. belonging TO
cartmen, which, togetherwith seven horses
and one COW, were entirely destroyed.
From thence the flames spreadto the follow
,ng dwelling houses
On King street, two dwelling houses
entirely destroyed-one occupied by Mes
srs. Ford and Shinn; the other by Mr..
Gudley.
On Charlton street, four dwelling hous-
.es entirely destroyed-two considerable 40
ured, and two but slightly. The follow
ing are the names ofthe sufferers. as nearly
as could be ascertamed; Mr.. Swell, No
3: Mr.. Cox, Al; Mr.. Martin, 80; Rev.
Mr.. Ludlow, 81; Mrs. Affairs MIllenary
shop, 30 -; Mr.. Bogert. grocer, 30; Mr..
Baldwin, 81; and Mr.. Sayres, %.
His Majesty is Mercifal"-In look
ING over the history Of General jackson -
military career, we cannotfnd a single ie
stance in which he has ever RENTED the
punishment of death. Elghtregulars were
condemned to be shot at Nashville by a
court martial-they were shot. Six militia
men were condemned to be shot by a court
martial at Nobile-ttey ,cere shat john
Woods was condemned to be shot by a
court martial at Fort Strother--he t0a'
slot. The two Indian prophets, who were
deceived on board a vessel attached to hi.
command, were Immediately hung. Az
bunhnot was sentenced to be hung, ans
/ Ambrster to be whipped. lie changec
the punishment Of the last from stripes e
death, and had them both executed.
Nat IHt
Dcscript'onofa Steam Boat.--A Dutcl
man bobbing for eels a little below Cox
sackie Landing, on the Hudson river, anC
observing a steam boat for the first time
he made for land with all his strength, ran
his canoe ashore, and called out TO one o
his family, "John John john Hell Is
broke loose, for dcre come de Devil NIT hi.
saw mill; don't YOU see how he goes plop
ploD, plop."