New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-09-19
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
ny,TRUcT1vE coNFLAGRATIoN:
r.,rsordiunry Display of Fireworks n, Niblo,.

DEsTRCC TlfE CONTEMPLATION.
rx,rsordinary Display of Fireworks ut Niblo's.
A,aiteen minutes after yesterday morning fire
,.oko ont in the Green. Room at Niblos, near a
..o,I sperturc in the wall through which tickets
e,e sold for the Winter concerts, &c in the Saloon.
:, T. few minutes the flames had communicated 10
y. boxes and 10 the stage and scenery-so that in
,edibly short space of time the whole building
bright sheet of flame, throwing up far into the sky
,o,v unduating pyramids of FIRE wreathed in sparks
I'd robed in clouds Of gorgeousy- coored smoke AT
III, moment; while the light and combusnble materials
~ the Theatre were after another falling and send
"a, RI these brilliant coruscations, the looked
Ike Titanic exhibition of Pyrotechny and almost
waited hear the shouts of applause that to greet
anc polyphemus Ravel as he appeared on a iawse.
,.hc stretched from Orion to the Pleiades.
After lapse of certainly great deal more time than
.r.sks advantaeeousy for municipal Stars, who
mus, have been winkng on their midnight watch, a
s,ebel began toing and the Engines rafting rapidly to
ire scene Of action 1t evident tina, no part OF
me Theatre could be saved, and it pretty much
abandoned to ts fate while all effort was concentrated
uuon Hiblo's house--without much hope however, OF
rescuine it The furniture removed with all
non Of II wac saved
Among the lucky chances, DIR. TURNER, who was
listing in savng his neighbours property, dashed into
desk in Mr. Eibos private sittingroom and carried oil
An armfull of books which turned to be the Bank
Book Check. Book, Day Book and Rcccpt-Bo OF the
establishment. These the Doctor returned yesterday
morning to hir. Nibo accompanied with appropriate
note.
AZ was feared, the house entirely consumed, as
well "a the buildings below TO the OF princest.
te stable and carpenters shop belonging TO the estb
B.hment, the large Saloon, and straight and clean
up to the Clubhouse, whose substantial and re.prooi
walls finally arrested the progress the flames. The
following is view OF the burnt section
On the corner of Broadway and Prince ct was low
wooden building occupied drugstore by Bisland
& Sons This is entirely destroyed except the
mental door cases and cornices which strangely enough
remain standing The loss of Billsand g. Sons is est
mated ct si000-partly insured.
Next door the store recently occupied by Grant
Thoburn but from which he had removed little while
before and the place was unoccupied and being re-
paired. ALI down. Loss unknown
Next comes the Theatre concern-Barroom Sa
loon Garden, Theatre proper Dwelling House Stable
Carpenters shop, &c, &c.al completely flat Mr.
Nbos loss variously estimated from $4,000 to $40
nOO-a part of which we believe was insured at very
high rate OF premium.
In the Theatre the Ravcl Family lost all their Proper
M, Dresses Music. &c. &c.--amountng in all to not
less than $50O0-Iio insurance. In addition 10 D the
Raveli are cut out OF lat slice Of profitable
and may we'll calculate their losses in all w 5 at a
round sum above thissay altogether $4,000 $4,000
Next above Niblo's on Broadway was three-story
tiek building which was entirely destroyed and
occupied as follows:
]. 7. S. Smith, Homeopathic Dispcnsary. Loss
saGO-nsured.
G. Derrick. Saddle and Harness,Maker. Loss
Known. Phoenix Hall--Coiee House. Murphy & Gun.
ming CGvers and House Decorators. Loss unknown.
The second story of this building was occupied as
Church by congregation OF Colored people The fur
nnre Of the room and n very good Organ were lost
Eoinsurance
In the basement, were Shoemaker and Plumber.
On Crosby ST building occupied Bowling Alley
co the ground floor and as the City Guard Armory on
ae second, much damaged but not consumed. 1t
a,he only building left standing on the premises. The
Insurance. on the property OF the Guard expired few
days since and by some mistake had been renewed
wsare happy to learn however that their loss is small
anos of their muskets and Announcements were reno
Rd before the tire reached them. Their loss is about
$40
Al the Cub.House as already stated the fire stopped
The amount OF property destroyed is estimated at
$780, Mr.. Niblos house and furniture were insured
sAc amount OF $4,000,
Toe property on which the Theatre, &c stood belongs
ehe Van Rensselaer, Estate OF Albany and Mr. Niblos
ks,e expires in about eighteen months.
nj thu nf this the deriving
american Institute of usual ground for the Ma
taasi Fair Probably Castle Garden will be now &C.
aped
One OF the amusing incidents OF the fire was the act
acae Of those blind guides who when in hurry, do
%, know whether they stand on their heads or their
ssek He had volunteered his powerful aid for that
ssAs0nly, and attempted to carry OIL looSnS'sia
Which he accomplished in fashion VERY pecooler'
endy ,hrusnng his head through the pane and bear
essway the empty frame upon his shoulders
Inc PRISONERS OF THE TRuNroN.-Thc Courier
Publishes the following letter, conveying intelligence OF
being of the officers and crew OF the 1ruNton
L. : SCHOONER FLIsr,
On Vera Cruz Angus, 18th lsi6 J
pov M Having the honor of being friend OF your
l axe the liberty of addressing you TO alleviate the
Ssssaae OF your family the receipt OF the news OF
rs vessel ana the capture VI iici ,. ",
% The enemy with the exception of Lieuienants
AsS.sr and Bergman
ne orraer gentleman informs tina, your son was
mel when he left the vessel, and speaks III the
fsss, erraS Of his conduc, on the emergency.
o also state thst the officers are enjoying all the
cSuso OF war aud are residing with the Lieutenant
$40, sao al Tasl ana person very hEndly DISPOSED
5 aens-snd that the province itself has declared
80 IA the Mexican Government is IN our DEBT
I'm. as OF Prisoners your sons detention must be
'seoe. Sincerely hoping tina, YOUR son will shortly
e'0'ed to you--l remain your obi !ervc
Bc, GEO. HARRISON STARR, U, :. y.
SN SANKHEAp l. 5. A.
'Centeuted and Happy
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