The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-31
CITY InteIllUencs

THE WEArHER-We had heavy fall Of rain yes
which lasted throughout the day The wind blew from
the southeast The streets, In all quarters, were,
quarters The little street sweepers were busiiy en-
gagged In sweeping the cross and received
casional cent from the foot passengers The thermoms
ter stood at ~ degrees during the day. The rain
down heavily about o'clock, PM Cough candies
were In constant requisiton throughout the day. and
indeed have been for the last few days. since the sud-
den change of weather.
Obstructive FIRE CHRIST CHURCH AND VrcINI-
ryA fire broke out yesterday morning about O'Clock
buildings Christ Church. &C. The hrs originated in the
spread rapidly through the entire building which was
quickly consumed despite the efforts Of the nre
panes, who rendered all available assistance; but
were unable to check the progress Of the devour.
ing element. The building being composed of much
innammable material, was quickly consumed and
which were quickly destroyed The loss estimated at
about $4,000 The premises insured for $4,000 The
n Of snd oSsr an
The third story Of the premises also contained valuable
property, belonging to Mr.. Ruck piano-forte ma
surance amounted, we understand, to no larger
a sum than $500. The loss is estimated at
about $4,000. In the same premises we're also
the workshop Of Mr. Jones' carver and glider also Of
Mr. Strong lamp manufacturer, who had no insurance
effected, and are therefore heavy sufferers The base
mept was occupied as porter house by Mr. Lacey, and
was partly insured. The Of this building Mr. NJ
Van schaick, it is understood, had them heavily nsu
burned down. and the roofs Of some Of the adjoining
houses The flames soon took effect on the Episcopal
shursh sSj E;I which was quickly snvelopsd in
Church, the Rev DR.. Lyell, its Officiating clergyman
was also quickly communicable efforts of the fire com
panies and the police being unavaing. This beautiful
edce erected in 1929 and built on the site of
Anthony street theatre The building was large and
The Trinity Church Corporation paid large amount
to support Chrsts Church. We understand the edfce
insured for $4,000 The rector of the church.
MI huov lxx In A..
His residence adjoining the church was damaged The
jured at the fire Timothy Waters, foreman Of No 90
severely burned In the face and hands; Thomas lib.
bells Of same company also injured In the face and
seph Upman, No. 81; James McPherson No ~, contu-
sion The above hremen were all injured in endeavor
ing to save the store OF Samuel T. Willis rs Anthony
street the roof of which was consumed
ANorHER.-A fire broke out yesterday morning, in
the distillery belonging to Messrs Havens Sons 80
DAMAGE the roof was burned. The building was in
sured for about $4,000 The damage es timated at
about $4,000.
THE CHINESE JuNK.~This strange looking craft seems
to amuse the wonder loving people Of Gotham than
any thing that has ever visited shores IL Is the
great topic of conversation among all classes our c
zens Immediately on the arrival Of stranger in the
city he asked II he has paid visit to this odd look
ing vessel; II he in the negative he Ia forth
with advised to and her Every thing about her
frem stem to stern, is object Of curiosity We un
dersand that number Of citizens DESTROYS of
seeing the religious ceremonies Of the Chinese be-
ing able to avail themselves Of the former opportunity
We trust the captain will have them repeated.
. Civ. TArLoR.-Turner x Fisher, "a Chatham street
have for sale portrait Of Gen. Taylor taken from
painting BY Atwood, at Monterey. There can be no
doubt Of this being true likeness
AccIpENr.-A boy about seven years of age fell yes.
terda into large guley at the foot of Wall street and
narrowly escaped from injury. He was hauled up by
the time he fell e y" ~
AccipENTAL DRowSrNo-As a young Irishmau bv
the name OF Peter Morgan at work a few DAYS ago
accidentally slipped of the gang plank into the East
River, and was drowned. His body was recovered YES
when the coroner held inquest upon It, Yer.
dict-death by drowning. "