The New York herald., 1845-03-07


10 the world. stiff breeze was blowing at the
time from wssr-noyshsvest, which drove tho tirs
over block of houses, extending from the Natlona
Theatre to ish street. which - sp"% snasss sseame
from the corner OF thirteenth street and street.
nearly to F, in thirteenth, also became enve.
loped, and were Destroyed. Not knowing the
occupants OF the houses, either on streets east
OF the Theatre, on thirteenth street; cannot
give names The first building west OF the Thea
tire was the Globe office, which was several times
on fire Nothing saved II but the course of the
wind, which blew the flames from it. The roof
OF the building being covered with slate, aided also
IN its preservation besides one large engine was
by some means. caused to devote all its attention
Globe, is member OF the company.
II so turned out that the Empire Club, who had
been in procession with band OF music, to see
the President at the White House, and returning
down the Avenue with torch light procession
Just as they arrived opposite the Theatre the cry
of fire commenced. "The Boys" as they are call
ed, in their red jacket uniform Immediately threw
away heir torches. with every thing else, and
rushed into the work of trying to put out the fire
and save property Most efficient men, too, were
they; every where amidst the spreading flames and
flying cinders, could their red jackets be seen-on
top OF house yonder-carrying out furniture mere,
working at an engine ihere-fyiRg about and work
Ing like turies In every quarter. They were, by
far the most active and efficient men on the field
any OF his men; his coat was of, while he encour-
aged his boys TO go ssahead," which they did in
gallant style. Long live the Empire Club ''Give
unto C@ sar the things that are CRsar's."
Beauty and the Beast" Burton and another &C
tor, it is said, out the stage when the fire
began. The people all had time to escape. The
Inauguration Ball was held here last night And
ii is fortunate that the fire did not occur then,
the consequences might have been more serious
II is said the hre originated from the careless
ness of actor who, IT is said, was dressing him.
self, and accidentally set hre to the curtains, or
wardrobe Ia the room. One OF the houses burnt
down was large three story boarding house on
18th street.
The Senate to-day held an executive session,
and confirmed all the cabinet appointment. list OF
which sent you on the Sd inst except Mr.. Ban
croft, whose nomination was laid on the table.
The Senate will meet again tomorrow, when his
case will be finally acted on HIS nominution is
opposed, understand, BY some OF the democratic
Senator'S
Captain Tyler and his beautiful wife, with his
son John Tyler, Jr., dOmestics, &c, set of from
Fuer's this morning for the steamboat landing.
No one was seen to accompany them, as they drove
out of the city in plain carriage, not even the
tender hearted Postmaster OF the city and coan-
~ of New York along
Capt Tyler, h wever, was doomed to stay day
in Washington longer than he expected; for, on az.
rivng at the steamboat landing, she had set of
with the mail, and the Captain and family had to
retarn to Fulier's. We suppose he will succeed
~ going down the Potomac to morrow. W.
shouldn't be surprised 1t the boilers OF that boa
have exploded, and John Tyler's life saved By
being left behind. What a lucky man! shouldn',
be afraid to cross the Atlantic with hrm, to buy a
lottery ticket, or engage In any other adventure
whatever, for should expect to succeed in all. .
To-day the Pres dent and lady received the calls
Of their friends at the White House. Both looked
remarkably well. They occupied separate rooms
on the second hoor. The President had several
private friends around him, among whSm | was
nappy to see General Armstrong. looklu8Much I'M
proved in health Hon. Gave Johnson was also
present.
The person OF all others who received the mos,
DDllx &tn lcAv ~ tk
President. never saw her look better or appear
to greater advantage. She seemed formed both
by nature and art tor the White House. There is
that ease, grace and simple dignity Of character
combined, with the most amiable and cheerful
disposition, which wins the admiration OF all. il
the democrats had never done another good act
they deserve immortal honor for having been In
strumestal in eevatlng this elegant lady, 20 preed
over the ceremonias of the White House w.
predict for her successful, popular and happy ca
reer-in the sphere of the domestic and social re
latlons Of te
am happy to inform you that the indomi,ab,
perseverance of Junius Smith, Esq has succeeded
in getting through Congress what he terms hi
"Foreign Postage Bill" understood him to say
not having the BILL that it authorlses the Post
master General to contract with companies O
parties proposing to convey mails to foreign coun
trles by steam or otherwise.
The steamers built, mail steamers, by com
panies, in Of war, are to be purchased by thu
Government at an appraised valuation. under
stand from JunIus, that he entertains no doubt o
q
construction Of line of splendid steam packets t
run between New York and Europe. He is san
gune of being able to build up splendid Nava
and Steam Marine for the United States, that shal
be an honor to the country, and enable to stant
on footing with the most powerful navies of th'
wo'ld..
With line of steamships concentrated at th
great and growing city oil New York, for a place O
landing and departure, a new and powerful impe
tus will be given to its trade and commerce. Thi
great city ls destined in the end to become il
America what Paris is to France, or what Londo
is 10 England.
Already, by means OF canals and railroads, ex
tending from New York in various directions, t
the great interior of the country passing throug
Bostsa on the east, Albany and Buffalo on th
west, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington OF
the south, these cities are last becoming mere tau
bourgs or suburbs OF the. Empire city. Ere Ion,
she will measurably swallow them all up. Every
railroad built south, west, or north and northeast
but adds so much more to the trade and commerce
of New York. 1t is the course of things, and i
cant be stopped.
Washington is now little else than a suburb t.
New York, just like Brooklyn and Albany. Th'
communication is easy and quick that the sea
ot government might almost as well be in New
York This may be Rome IN name, but the cit.
Of New York Is virtually Rome itself, or is fast be
coming 80.
This is the first inauguration when such vas
delegation of her citizens nave appeared to repre-
continent II is the first time such hardy boys a
those of the White Eagle and Empire Clubs hav
ever been seen In this suburban district. Ever
new Inauguration will bring out more and more O
them.
What Is the matter3 The foreign ministers, an
especially the French legation, have made them
selves very busy about our affairs. The Frenc
minister has put himself forward in the Texa
question in an interfering sort Of way. As mucl
as so, at least as his of etiquette would per
init hint to do. We must be permitted to say, tha
we do not believe the display ofsuch conduct ru
represents the feelings of our ancient friends an
allies towards US by the people of ola BELL
FaANcE" There is no true American bosom bu
what responds to the cry, "Vive La France" no
ceiient cabinet are less friendly DISPOSED toward
us.
We understand the Globe Office had within tn
building $50 600 worth Of stock materials, prnte
mater, &c. Its owes it's safety mainly to the e,
er,ions of the Franklin engine company, whlc
owes debt OF $500, whtcn, il is supposed, Blair