The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-09


DISASTROUS FIRE IN BROAD STREET. Pf1r.Apsr-
PIiA -Ihe fire IN Broad street on Sunday morning
was most disastrous in its consequences and the most
extended in regard space any that ou city has
been visited with for a consd rable length of time II
originated, doubtless, from incendiarism between one
ana two o'clock in large stable used by Mr.. John Clark
AZ The rear OF Broad street above Arch There in
1t at the time number of horses twelve Of them were
got out uninured, and saved These ANIMALS were used
10 draw cars to and from the inclined plane The wind
winch blew pretty strongly from the south west carried
the mass Of flame from the stable Immediately to the
Dack end oil the large storehouse Of Mess Ser James
Co. In incredible space Of time that large building
caught and the fire spread through il in every part Il
was entirely destroyed and but small portion of its
cohtents winch consisted Of cotton, flour, grain &c,
was saved The adjoining premises were used by Mr.
hershow OF the Knickerbocker Ice Company as recep-
tacie Tor his wagons These all saved but the fur
nue Of Mr. Clark family occupy ing the upper stories
was entirely consumed and the inmates compelled to
leave the premises ptaely to save from
the awful speed and fury OF the flames The mex adj.
Joining building called the Pennsy mia and Ohio De
pot, occupied as an extensive ,rw,rdin, and com
mission warehouse, by James Steel Co. also with the
most of its contents. OF kinds of produce wonl
&c Tell before the raveges of the raging element The
hens portable Boat Line Depot Of Craae Bellas 10
This building extended from the side Cherry
street to that known as the " Central Block" Here
whoe establishment shared the fate OF the others, and
was completely Quilted.
The amount Of property the different store houses
has been estimated az follows -Craige Bellas & Co,
from 10 to $1,000; James, st 'ee Co about $40 O0o
aud SITTER James Co.. about SIC 600 Each firm are in
ucd for amounts which more than cover their respec
tive losses.
The fire stopped with Craig Bellas sors, on account
Of the existence Of space between the upper part OF the
main building, and from the fact Of tho mpossbity Of
ITS being communicated to the Central Block which
extends considerable distance to the north and is
covered with link roof
The real estate learn belongs several of our ci-
xena. among who are John Hrmpbl Peter .Lenenh.,.
ger and John Tust'r. Some 4 damage was Am. /,
property in the neghborhood among winch IVA n,v
mention the dwelling Of Mr. Thomas II Craige NJ ,hs
northwest corner oil Arch aud Broad It the st,bIs ana
oath mouse Oh winch was partially injured from the ia.
The entire loss by the above FIRE has been ro,oh,v
estimated at about 100 000 5"''
by the iaing OF the walls while the buildings vere in
LANES, me following persons were inured-Fdwsrd j.
rox han MS shoulder and leg badly hurt He beIongsd
10 me city police VIM. Fox, another Of tho noca a.
ceved some very severe bruises Jacob Kunz amambsr
~ the uiopc Engine company-hs right leg and left
'Sn uacured besides sustaining other iniuries which
WIN most likely prove fatal David Brown had ~. con
.. ms knee broken in three places his shoulder blade
broken and was otherwise hurt Tho abovo
persons were taken TO the Hospital +, v,as sWansad
yesterday that boy had been buried under w -,
IONS were made during the day but no bodv
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TREMENDOUS METEoR.-On the mornino nj the
~ inSl NJ favet evle, c., between two and 8
O'Clock, most OF the citizens were arousoJ fra, ,ha;r
summers ny the sound ola great exnlosion so,nowbot
resembling thunder MANY swoke mi ~ d, a. aI.on
ia 'nought that dreadful thunder gust was NJ band
.n5 oa.Ns OUT were much surprised TO find n clear
c,m,d NV Shy on stirring out in the morning tbev
cams. ~ ,evetm persons were acquainted with ,be
nn.h "nch ihey said was large meteor which ross
W ,ne direction Of sunrise and rapidly moved to-
sn.s " appeared at first, says one OF our inform.
'A"soou' a. large asa bushsl measure and lnorVased