The New York herald., 1845-04-26

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Most Alarming Flre-Thc Bowsry Theatre
Destroyed for the Fourth lime-Great
Danger of the Surrounding Bnildings--
Prolnptn~ss and Energy Of the Engine,
Hose and Lauder Companies.
Shortly after six o'clock las. evening, a fire was
discovered in the rear of the Bowery Theatre, by
volume OF smoke issuing from the windows oil
the carpenters shop, immediately In the vicni-
ty of the gas works attached to the establish
ment The alarm was sounded. Several engine
and hose companies were on the spot, but were at
loss for some time to dscoverhe whereabouts Of
the fire. SO as 10 ascertain the best locality for their
efforts; in the meanwhile the fame made headway
most rapidly, threatening danger to all arouno, but
the different fire companies were not idle, they got
their hose IN order and set the invaluable Croton
at full liberty. They then commenced playing on
the rear of the building with great effect but soon
found 1t was useless, and then they turned their at.
tention to the adjoining buildings, also the wooden
frame buildings on the other side of Elizabeth
street, opposite the rear OF the Bowery. The en-
gines, Empire and Southwark did most essential
service, the former at the rear and the latter in
front; and wherever the flames showed themselves
fresh, there were their hose directed, to such an
extent that when the attic windows of the house
on the lett of the Theatre caught fire. they payed
with such effect as to wash the whole away. In
the meanwhile the flames were making rapid pro-
gress to the froAt, and the heavy wooden cor
nice over the entrance took fire, and spread with
great rapidity to the great enlargement Of the
surrounding buildings; but the activity Of the dif-
terent flre companies soon got the mastery and
confined the devonring element to a certain
limit During this time the scene was most awful
ly interesting. Here might bs seen partes in their
anxiety to save their property, dashing chairs, ta-
bles. beds, &c., through the windows, not waiting
to open them, but throwing them through thetrames,
smashing the articles 10 pieces In their fall Others,
tar removed from the seat of immediate danger re.
moved their furniture into the street, to be run
asaiast and destroyed by the engines and other We
hlcles, and pushed about by the mob. Amid the
turmoil Of the scene, no one was more active than
Hervio Nano, on the root OF Messrs. Bart!ett's
Hotel, IN the Bowery, calling out for those below
10 .s SEND MN up hose, and crying aloud that ne
not that appear to be actually but at the
same time could have exercised himself
ergetically. At this time the alarm great that
distant began ali their valu ables At the sta.
bles the corner of Elizabeth street. Immediately in the
rear Of the North American Hotel some difficulty
experienced in removing the horses many of which
fused to come out in the glare of the flames and it
was only at the suggestion Of spectator, that
and they were got out with safety Now the fear was
that the frame houses the opposite side Of Elizabeth
the rear q the Sowry would ignite ps% and %
They caught several tim but the activity Of the -e
companies tho extension of the evil in that d
the fire. the whole of the interior OF the Bowery
tremendous crash, driving the flames out e consdera
ty Ny with the greatest rapidty. The effect at this
msnt was awfuly grand Illuminating the whole atmos-
phere to such extent might be for several miles
around The throng that crowded every part, almost
prevented the working of the different engines with full
effect Nor the M. P's idle in endeavorng to keep
order and preventing the mob from rushing towards the
adjoining buildings approaching the property carried
o them Several times did the houses on the right
and left of the Theatre in the Bowery take re but as
lie ~ hc
acts Of some of the remen engaged whom we regret we
cannot mention by name in consequence othe confusion
dent that the remcn had got the mastery Of the devour
ing element ana il gradually subsdsd in one bright
flame, illumining the whole atmosphere
Alta later hour when the fire had somewhat subsided,
found that the strong party walls had protected the
adjoining buildings. The whole OF the building is en-
reyidestroyod andlwth it, unfortunately the whole o
the wardrobes ofthe who will be the greatest
sufferers 1t il supposed that the whole oun OF da
mage will be s25 COO or $sOoOo, and no insurance.
doomed to destruction. This is the fourth time it has
been destroyed in like manner The first time under the
management Of Mr. difert.the second time under Ham
under Hambiin sgain'
ANOTHER FIRE.-The Harlem Railroad Depot,
on 9th street, was also destroyed by hre between
nine and ten O'Clock last night. Loss not ascer.
tanned.
Mr.. MuRpccK's READINGS OF SHAKsrEARE.-
This gentleman continued his course las, hight,
and, for his subject, took the tragedy of Otheo,
the jealous Moor and he treated it in a truly
classical style. His analysis Of the different
characters of the tragedy evince deep re1ec-
lion on his part, and were his ideas more
fully carried out on the stage, it would truly be
purged of many of its present impurities. His
readings Of various of the scenes were much sp
Planded BY the toerably numerous audience which
he had, His description OF the character Of lago
was well drawn, and the contrast between II and
the noble, manly nature of Othello, was highly
shown. He touched on the various points of the
tragedy, and will continue his series ou Tuesday
evening next, when the character OF Hamlet will
be taken up.
Movements OF Travellers
The arrivals yesterday were limited beyond all
precedent. We found, amongst others, at the
AMERIcAr-W. Rogers, Jr, N. j.; Messrs. Cutter and
Bdale, Boston J. NJ Van Washington, Philadelphia B.
A. Luther, do; T. Browne, do W. Merrick; do and
As1oa-A. Thompson, u s. Navy: Msssrs. Drunmoull
s. T. Van Buren, Theodore Chase, Boston T. B. Cush.
ing and lady. Boston; Captain Kelly, Providence Ex
Gov Gibbs, Rhode Island, and 20 others.
CITY-James j. Brooks. Richmond, Va; Robert Reese
and Richard Weller, Philadelphia Brown and Hasdon
Worcester Msssrs. Kelly and Waters, Philadelphia w
Breedon, Richmond Commodore Kearnsy, U. g. NJ, and
FaAsKLIN-Joseph Lake, Ohio j. Mitchell, westbury
Col Mr. Dure, Fsrt Wayne, la; T. Clarke Chicago J
ST. GroRors-M. Smith, New Haven Messrs. Clark.
md Henderson, Buffalo Colsnel Brownson Eaton
Fay. Philadelphia; General Matthew'S; Horat,o Price
GLosE-E. Cunard, Halifax, N. g.; Henry Boggs, Lon
don J. w. Cadwnladsr, Philadelphia; Mr and Mrs Lup
king.
HowAnD'-w. Hughes, Philadelphia; Hon. J. Cra
mer, Waterford c. Patt, Ohio John Jones' Rochester
r. Adam, Boston Messrs. Robinson and Davis, Albany
w. H. Tyler, Pittsfsld, and Is others.
wAvxaLY- samI Nicholas, Geneva Franklin Moore
Detroit Woodwork, Mass, and 10 others.
Personal Movements.
Rev Orestes A. Brownson Ia TO deliver the annual ad
dress before the literary societies Of ST. Marys College
Baltimore, at the next commencement Of the institution
in July next
The kentucky Yeoman says that Mr.. Clay has receive,
rich pecuniary presents from his frends-enough ps]
large debt to Mr. Astor and another to the Lexington
| Bank.
Rufus w. Griswold, in letter 10 the Infsiigspce say
that $500 copies Of the Poets and Posry OF