The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-04

TERRIBLE THuNDER.sroRM.-A most terrific
thunderstorm passed over our city yesterday after
noon between five and six O'clock. The rain fel
in perfect torrents for the space Of about an hour
completely drenching the streets, and flooding
several cellars. Messrs. Tifiony, Ward Il Co
sustained considerable loss by. the filling up of
goods Fortunately but little wind accompanies
this storm It was attended however with in
cessant flashes Of most vivid lightning, and pea
after peal Of deafenlns thunder that seemed T.
shake the earth to its very centre. The report
followed almost instantaneously upon the sectrl
flashes, which caused fearful approximations tina
the fluid had struck After the rain had passed of
l regret to state, these apprehensions proved TO
realized large three story house, situated at tn
southwest corner of Pratt and High streets wa
struck and much shattered. Some werkmen
the cellar were considerably stunned. Tw
schooners lying on Frederick street dock, one th
vermillion, OF New York, the other called Sara
Catharine, Capt. Frazier, of this port, were ais
struck, the mass being completely shiverse
About eight or nine persons were on board of thes
vessels at the time fortunately, none Of theI
sus aimed serious injury. In Caroline street mes
Spring three small houses were struck, APPARENT
by the same explosion. A colored woman, name
Julia Ann Myers, residing in one of these house
was instantly killed Two other colored wome
were also severely injured. There were man
children, aud other persons in these buildings VIII
were more or less stunned. The dwelling Of M
Richard Cuttings, on the Bel Air Road, thre
miles from Baltimore, was likewise struck M
Cuttings and his son were both knocked down, an
very seriously injured Mrs Cuttings, her daughte
and small child, being in the house at the tim
were considerably shocked but not seriously. M
G. and his son are yet said to be IN precario,
condition. The barn of Mrs. Goldsmith, not i
from the dwelling of MIR. Cuttings, was struck
the fluid, set on fire, and totally consumed with
contents After this passed of a beautiful rainbo
was exhibited, the atmosphere remaining close ar
warm.-BaAimore Letter, Aug. l.
WILL OF TIE LATE THOMAS CAMpBELL.-Thew
of this distinguished poet has been published. III
personal property has been sworn under E2000, al
WIFI probably not realize more than El50O.
ssYnIs 10 THE LAST WILL AND AND TESTAMENT Of y
Thomas Campbell l. D., now resident at No. Victor
Square, in the county OF kIiddlesex.
"Whereas, under and by virtue OF the will Of Archba
Macarthur Stewart late of Ascog deceased my only so
Thomas Telford Campbell will. upon my dscease be {
tent provision for him. do not therefore, intend to maj
any provision for him by this my will
give and bequeath the silver bowl, presented TO
by the students Of Glasgow when was Rector OF Il
University, and the copy Of the portrait Of her Majes
Queen Victoria which was sent to me the Queen hers
fand which two articles reckon the jewels Of my p
pery and slso all and every my manuscripts and COZ
rights my compositions, whether in prose orverse
ali anS evsry NV books prints pictures: srnituro ps
money personnel estate and effects whatsoever and whe
.oever whereof may die possessed saer and subject
the payment of my just debts, funea and testamena
expenses which do direct to he paid as soon con-
nienty may be after my decease, unto my niece. Ma
Campbell, the daughter oil nv decersed orothef, AtN
der Campbell late Of Glasgow for her own sole aud Sc
rate and benefit
And do hereby appoint my staunch and incstimal
friend, DR.. William Best.ie, Of No. Park Square,
gents Park in the said county Of Middlesex and Will
noxon, OF the Middle Temple, Esq to be executors
this my will and also 10 gnardisns tn my said so
and revoke all former and other wills and testsmsnt
dispositions by at any time heretofore made. and
clare this only be my last will and testament Inv
whereof have hereunto get my hand, the seve
lay oil November, l843. THOMAS CAMPBELL
"signed published, and declared by the testa,or "
mas Campbell as and for his last will and testament
the presence and his request have subscribed
witnesses.
"EpwAnp CLIFronp, o, Ranelagh Grove, Pimlice
"HxsRY Moxor, 81, Ebury Street, Eaton Square,