Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-01


with the smallest possible Of ceremony, and
greater quantity OF civility. In a well known
smlthy, appeared the following pompous epicur
placard-
oeS 90,
Pigs Fee, and Tripe
% 9 . 81 ssss
But much 20 the chagrin of those whose belly -
their god" although there were the feet Of many
hog in that house, yet not pair Of petoes could
be from cellar to attic ceiling; and though the
house was gutted it was destitute of tripe.
Such and various were the invitations that pre-
scented themselves 10 the eye OF the thirsty and
weary, and dirty spectator all Of which. however,
proved fallacious inspection like the fruit on the
shores Of the Dead sea,
Rich 10 the eye,
But arid dry,
And ashes a the core
The conduct and feelings Of the spectators and SUI
ferers may be better imagined than described AN
was confusion and excitement Of he widest charac-
ter. Laaies looked from all OF windows be-
longing to all sorts Of houses; and great the
curiosit, TO the fire from great height, that
party Of highly respectable young ladies, actually en-
tered very improper house, assembled TO the upper
stories tn get good view, and did not discover their
mistake until they saw what respectable young Ia
dies should not have seen, At least not untl they
were married IL is needless 20 add that they rush.
cd wildly into the street, and did not stop tnl they
reached their homes From the tops Of houses
all over the ctyold and young gazing, with
pleasure, some with sorrow, some with indifference,
whom Mr.. Waters found the top OF the Aston
House looking at the scene like fat and we'll fed
philosopher, detailing what he had done when his
theatre was fire. How long he stayed there We
know not nor do We care, but this know that
about 10 o'clock he sent this carl Charles Keaa-
oeee eeseeeesssee.
Ny dear Sir.
I wish to see you i~msd,a.ly.
srsrnss fs'eE.
oseoeee soeo
To which Mr.. Keas, feeling himself issalsed, sess
the following Lacedemenian reply
oe-eoss "a.
C1sslss ksa-.
oos.sss
In another part Of the Aston House was Mr.. Wal
lack, IN state Of mind Bordering distraction, AZ
tended by Mr.. Hambn and HE ply siciaaj bot near
him went not MIR. Price TO Offer word Of cosdo-
lence or sympathy, did he send = line 10 cheer
saw that gentlesnaaly trassdiss and classic actor,
Mr. vsnderhoh, with bis snisb~ wife ani very
lovely daughters, all ready 10 leave the hosss, with
their trunk: packed sP y the passage, ssel.,%i.g
TO his friend, On reply TO question Il have lost
my trunks worth fta0. but ! must take a. phioso-
phicaIly. L. this house Gre. where snail 20
move to-" The editor cf the 1" AtiAs," like
another Atlas, bore . trunk ON hs skssldsu,
bigger than himself, lookin LIKE Esess csrrys A.
chses from the flames II Troy The assistant editor OF
another paper was Inrg'ng srses boz n sece~sa
where ~ his beautiful little dssxhtsr. sat DOVE
on them 10 keep them safe, which arrangement sho
thought better than an iron safe. Celeste uss dss-
cling away az the Bswsry; Miss Poole Wa sisxisg
Wrapping Old Stairs; men Asd women were eating
and drinking. and some were going 60 b~d three
churches, some unmentiosable houses. the devIs
churches. shops .chc.ls. and sonary houses
and theatre burning like blsses, tia anrsl Co.
briel was looking calmly cat % the Windows a
heaven 20 see what caused the smoke, asd shakire
the burnt embers from his golden vsgs the Lovely y,r
gin amenting the bsrniag &C kesnssfsl church
of the Holy Spirit; the niggers we're ysIlsns ever
the loss al their hymn and prayer beokst Sssan Rel
yebub. and legion of yossx devils wsr. ayiae
through the smoke and bsrns~s smhsrs asppssr
their rascally wings; frissisg their tall. asd
their checks asd kelliss tfyirx a. blow
the flames and burn up the esfv and saecesded An
setting ERE to two church~s an Anihcay streets
whilst at the head &C Leonard street, stood httie
Baidock, the actor, with his pipe stem eas. sxelam
ing aloud 70 loo cf bae looksng sbarst cot ones"
'Veil I'm blcw'd " hsds' good mind 60 CO, a
FIRST, Tor lost two pair 81 sreechss worth dois
thad no more az any body else thar any body elsss
viii fl me. Bat I'm obliged 20 laugh see,ss kev
the old shop vent 20 glory IN such good company
wideIicet Won rua shop. yoa school, two -ksu..
and three churches"
The moon rose mildly clear and cold spo. a.
scene then surrounded by thousands of speet.ioo
midnight saw the majestic build,ngs ssiif barnsnf
and of the sufferers wandering the stree
houseess; the morning sun rose brightly upe~ ahss
OF moulderipg ruins, add hundred hankrsrt 80
besgared beings, with bl'shssd hopes and hAh escks
hearts.