American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-01
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY IN IEJLIG EN- CE.
Thunder Storm Fire and Ercitemsnk-A
heavy black cloud asose in the west last even
ing, and continued to increase in magnitude
until little after o'clock, when it broke
forth in a coplous shower of rain, accompanied
by thunder and brilliant and incessant flashes
oflghtning, which continued until 10 o'clock.
Just as the storm was at its height, lurd
glare of light lit up the centre of the city,
and casting its reflection against the dark
clouds, made quite all alarming scene
! The cry of fire was sounded and with 1t the
| report that flames were issuing from ware
| house in Commerce street. The firemen, ever
ready for action, Notwithstanding the drench-
! ing rain. were soon out in full and effective
force, and proceeded to the scene of danger
! Fortunately it proved not to be in Commerce
street, but at the corner of East FALLS Avenue
and WIKI street. 1t commenced in the large
Steam Box-makihg establishment of Mr.. Isaac
Brown, which with its valuable contents was
entirely consumed. The fire then commune
Gated to the large brick Ice House Of Mr..
VIM Robinson, Jr., which was partially con-
sumed. Mr. Brown has policy of insurance
in the Spring Garden Fire Insurance Com0a-
ny of Philadelphia; but to what amount we
could not learn. The loss we fear will be heavy.
| If ever our daring and intrepid hremen deser-
we'd credit for their humane and praiseworthy
excitons, they certainly did on this occasion;
! by their superhuman efforts a large amount of
adjoining valuable property was saved from de-
struction.
Splendid Fire apparatus. We had the plea
sure yesterday afternoon, of inspecting new
and beautiful suction engine, Just completed
for the "Friendship Fire Company" by Mr..
Frederick Davis, at his shop adjoining the
Friendship Engine House, on North frederick
st. 1t is a suction engine Of inch cylinder,
, with all the Improvements of the day, embel-
lished with many new, appropriate and beauti-
full designs The form of the suction is pccu-
liar to Baltimore, and the ornaments and en-
Enlistment, original with the builder, in the
execution Of which he has been assisted by some
of our first workmen, Our fremen will no
doubt examine this apparatus for themselves,
but we give the following description for the
benefit otthe public, who may thereby form an
opinion:-The extreme length Of the box is
about feet, mounted on elliptic springs, with
wheels As inches in height. The sides of the
box are encased in carved mOuldugs, richly
Gilt, and relieved by carved female figures, sea-
ted upon affairs dedicated to "Frlendshp," with
arms extended, supporting the water boxes,
which are of the shape Of marbled urns; and
gracefully dropping beneath each urn is a rib
bon on which is inscribed the word "Friend-
ship" The end panels of the box are also en-
cased with carved gilt mouldngs, and carved
! scrolls enclosing two emblematic paintings by
! c. Volllman, Esq, artist. The front panel has
beautiful figure, representing Friendship, sea-
| ted beneath wthered tree, around which a
| fiuit-bearing vine entwines ITSELF emblematic
of that friendship which never deserts an un-
fortunate companion. In the right hand of the
! figure is a shield on which is inscribed the
badge of the company, while with the left she
is in the act of plucking pink, flower en-
blcmatic of friendship. THIS figure is certain
! ly unique and original and most happy en-
blematic representation OF the name Of the COM
pany. The figures on the rear panel, are very
handsome and represent two young brothers in
the act ofembracing each other, showing the |
friendship of childhood and innocence. The |
paintings are highly cleditabe to Mr.. Vok- +.
man. The levers of the suction are supported
/ by brass stands, capped with new and beauti
full gothic lamps, manufactured by MIR. Davi-
son, North street. The usual finish of polish
! ed iron and plating, is distributed with libe
raj hand and adds much to the appearance Of
the exterior. The great improvement adopted
by Mr.. Davis, to this piece of apparatus,
(Which we are informed is the first suction
which ho has ever built, consists in its resting
on springs in such manner, that by an inge-
NOUS continuance it may be thrown off, chock- |
ing the wheels, and rendering the apparatus
immoveables at the time Of working it, de-
sideratum of much importance to our firemen.
The carving has been executed by Mr.. Ran
dolph Of Fell's Point; the brass founding and
finishing, by Nlessrs. Clampitt s. Register; the
painting and gliding by Mr.. Bowers; and the
plating by Mr.. Jacob knipe, all of whom de-
serve much praise for the mastery finish of
their work. Mr.. Davis has done himself great
credit in building this piece of apparatus,
which is without exception as pretty piece
/ of work as is to be found in the city, and will
beyond doubt be highly priced by the company
/ for hom il is intended. Mr.. Davis has also
Just completed beautiful light hose carriage
/ Tor the same company, which has a revolving
axle, the first ever introduced into this city,
! the workmanship Of the best material and en-
/ ish. The suction and hose carriage, will both
be formally delivered to the company to-day,
and we are requested to state that the suction
will be experimental with on Monday next in
Monument Square, where the public will have
an opportunity of examining this splendid
piece of apparatus, which beyond doubt will
/ give a name and fame to its builder.
PERU street BEockaded. Notwithstanding
our general notice of the condition of the
streets in yesterday mornings paper, cores
pondent who signs himself "Public Good" in
sists upon our calling the attention Of "them
scavengers'' TO the present state of Perry St,
between Charles and Hanover streets. He
says it is about" "a feet" deep in mud and filth;
that the lower end is bockaded up with large
stones tie prevent the dirty water from running
off; and that the efiluva arising from it must
certainly cause sickness in the vicinity. We
would respectfully inform "Public Good"
that we should make ourselves liable to the
charge of 'quagmirng" the proper authori-
ties, were we to advise them to go that far to