New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-06-28

DESTRUCTIVE FiRE.-A correspondent OF the E-
ex CO. Republican writes that very destructive fire
occurred few days since In the town II West NCran,
in y l. near Lake Chanplan. Il commcnced Ia hf 81
ult on the farm Of Col Bane-, and while the men were
al dinner spread through the grass into the woods and
swept over an immense tract with great raDdity. On
The road from East West MOriah II burned down two
double mills, dwelling house, barn 1900 pieces
Of lumber and 900 logs belonging 10 Messr. Barnes
Travis whose los. il about $40 700. and in lew hours
,iter had Travelled eight miles d swept away the saw
mill dwelling and barn. with 600 pieces lumber and 20
ogs Of Hon ~ :. stors. whose loss Is 5000. Thence
IL extended 10 the two mills dwelling and barn II John
Ensign whose loss j. $1,000 and swept away i've other
mills in West Morsh and ScroOn Of which the value r
ascertaned. The entire o-- u estimated ~ owes
$4,000. The ss1itness with which the flames swept
along the country gave rise 10 some exciting scenes
The letter in the Republican says
Ten or twelve men intensely engaged al What
= called Ensigns Upper Mil and in a few moments
the nre mad passed them surrounding them ON all sides
90 that they could not leave Many had eit them and
some Of the ten would have been glad 20 leave but be
ng hemmed in they fought Ike brave men, long aud
we'll and thoughat times ready sink from fatigue the
mil and lumber were finally saved During the hottest
Of the ire young Stors and William Foster left from
what called En.igns Lower Mil, TO cross the hills
10 the other mills belonging 10 Judge s'orrs. In'y
passed IN safety and with three other men, By dlnt Of
hard sbor saved the mills, being also proyltenilaAy
favored by a change Of wind
Leaves carried by the smoke and wind ie At Middle.
bury ", about twenty miles distant Near the IRE the
Rlnl DlcN perfect Eydllus Vi
nrc is said be- heard distance OF several miles
The pecusr situation OF the locality where the FIRE
CURED and the very fortunate change Of wind saved
many other valuable buildings from destruction.
CLINTON PRIsoS-The works at this prison are
progressing successfully and rapidly Since the arrival
of 50 prisoners from Sing sing 10 more have been added
70 their number sentenced from different counties Nr
Cook the agent on his way here with ~ from the
Auburn prison.
friend informs Us that the order prevails at
D.dnemora" the name given To the new village waere
the prison located new buildings are being erected
and everything bears the aspect Of "a con'Sneo ai'"
well regulated community
we are pleased TO learn that a bed Of fine sand has
ius, been discovered within the pcke's VI the prison II
h. -sid that this viii be saving 10 the state o. so'e
thousands OF dollars; CT proper qua!ity ioi
brcs work be had within three miles 81 ine pm
son fPsttsbgrsh Republican
THETruPERAycE FE.rwAL.-This splendid en-
,errsiument came of with al the honor. az ne Deia'a
House las: evening Unfortunately the saorr ine since
Inc srs norce OF he Festival gwen In The public
pr,nts prevented general circulation Of me 'IiOsua
non a. would have been desirable Inere were aooIt
one hundred and riry present woo sPpes,sa ia,y -
fsrly loaded down with estsbles, (which full justice
was done BY the guests. supper was served nj about
10 o'clock and after the body had been well cared for
came food for the intellect IN The shape Of short and
uthy speeches, and good music. a magnificent Boa.
auet OF gigantic dimensions prepared and present,
ed by Mr. Warren OF Brighton, graced OF the tables
and admired By al. Al reasonable hour the
pany broke up, we. pleased with Their entertainment
and with the gentemsny attentions Of the worthy pro-
prieror and his excellent assistants.
Albany Evening Journal Thursday.
SESTEScED.-The Court of Oyer and Terminer
Of Jefferson County were occupied on the 18th mat a.,
Watertown IN the rial of George Brown charged with
the murder OF Mss Jane Oaks The prisoner Is young
about IL years Of age and the sko, which killed the
young lady fired from his ride according TO his own
account for the purpose Of merely frightening her The
Jury returned verdict Of mansAugser IN ne third de-
gree and the prisoner sentenced to the state Prison
n Clinton County for four yesrsthat being the longest
period with which the offence punishable Alb Atas