New-York daily tribune., 1844-07-06
The Day.


passed over with much the USUAL ceremonies and
observances, with however somewhat less than
the usual amount of drunkenness and rowdyism.
We heard of no personal accidents OF very Sc
rous nature, and saw but one or two drunken IN
iividuels during the day. The weather was cool
md unusually fine, and the streets were throngeo
with people Of all ages and sexes from morning
until 10 o'clock at night, when the city graonai-
iy became silent as the weared but Delighted
crowd sought their homes.
The dawn OF the day was ushered IN by the
usual salute from the Veteran Corps, and the
National Flag was hoisted on all the public bull
dings, principal hotels, places Of amusement, &c.
at an early hour.
The procession was very large, and the various
Societies, with The Military and the frequent
bands OF fine music made spintstirring display.
The exercises at the Tabernacle and at great
oumber of other places in the City were we be-
licve all well attended and possessed at least quite
the usual amount Of novelty and interest.
At night thousands upon thousands attended
the exhibition OF Fireworks in the Park and in
Washington and rompkins Squares. They were
Of the mos; beautiful character, and doubtless
surpassed every thing Of the kind ever witnessed
this country.
Several fires occurred during the day-tne
most disastrous Of which was the burning -
Washington Hall, on the corner of Broadway ans
Reade.st This building had just undergone a
complete renovation, and would nave been, when
fitted up, one of the most beautiful and tasteful
edihces in the City. The following are the pa'-
ticulars Of the conhagraton, copied rom tie En-
ira True Sun:
About half past 10 O'Clock, fame was seen TO
burst from the roof OF the Washington Hotel. corner
Of Reade-s,reet aud Broadway, trnanred BY Mr.
John Mariner, and owned by John u. Coser
gentleman who passing Al the moment and first
observed the fire, informs Us that, on running up
stairs TO the atc he discovered that space III The
roof about six feet by three, was gnited. Halt Il
dozen rails OF waller would then, he thinks, have
quenched the flames. They spread however, with
great rapidty, and though two powerful engines
Tone OF them No. % were promptly on the ground,
aud the iirelnen made incredible exertons the entire
building irentng on Broadway guiied TO the
second floor.
The first floor much injured by water, and the
This latter portion Of the premises was also much
damaged by water, of which, however, there was not
sufficient 10 keep the engines in full play.
the Ho,e had recently been repaired and beautih-
ed at heavy expense, and the ballroom, one OF The
largest saloons in The city, elegantly decorated The
ioosing glasses and chandeliers III This room and The
valuable portrait of Washington IN The bar-room
were saved We noticed MIR. Moore, Of the private
fire police and Mr. William Hopson (son OF Justice
opson) were very active and efficient in their eXer-
TONS The damage is estimated al $50 OOO and is,
we believe, nearly If not entirely covered by nSur
anca. The walls of the hvlel-which was built 30
years ago-aIe very thick and appear 10 be quite
unuJured.
The fire is attributed to various ceuses-sparks
from chimney of the building which was on irc
about : in the morning; u chaser; fire ballon, &c
The one first mentioned is probably The true one
We believe that the first intimation Mr.. Mariner had
Of The FIRE was from the City Hall bell. His loss Is
considerable
at4P. NJ. a fire broke out in No. 80 Bay yard-si. a
twO. story brick dwelling, the roof OF which, and o
81, was consumed-caus.d, it is supposed, by fire.
works.
About p. NJ. a two-story brick house in Rem
uick-str.et, owned by MIR. Van BuskiTk, took fire
from some cause unknown, and The roof and attic
destroyed.
fire took place in lumber yard in Washington
rect, in the forenoon. Damage trihing.
Ina store in West Broadway, near Leonard, IA LOT
of fireworks took fire about , IN the evening, aud
most OF the STOCK at the occupant was consuurd.-
This fire was caused By I" chaser"
FIRE broke out at liquor store, 80 Henry street,
about 8 o'clock, =. NJ. but was prompt! exungulsh-
I'd hy the members Of hose companies Nos. II and 20
little after +. NJ. SOME she in 9lst ST. near ID
avenue, were burned.
There were also two or three other slight hres IN
different parts of the CITY.