The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-21

evident tuaC the uemocrdts sudrpiy CoutebI VIC
State
II is certain, from the returns received that in the
Legislature, the Senate will be whig and the House
democratic. The joint ballot will be close and proba
bly, democratic but in the last legislature the two
houses may refuse to together in joint ballot.
The members of the House, and half of the Senate
chosen once in two years At the election in 1885,
the democrats had the Senate, and the wings and
"possums,'i or independent democrats, the House
giving small majority to the latter allied forces on
joint ballot choice of Senators was not effected at
the first session. in consequence of or two wings,
or "possums," refusing to vote for the candidates
agreed in caucus although joint ballot took place.
giving that party a majority joint ballot but the
House being still wing, refused to into election
with the Senate alleging some illegaty unfairness
the part of the democrats. Some compromise must
take place, the State still go unrepresented in
the U. s. Senate.
The GREAT FIRE AT ALBANY.-It is SAID that
the lists published in the Albany papers come far
short of giving the full number of buildings de-
stroyed
From the Albany Atlas, Aug 10
In viewing the scene of devastation one is struck
with the power of the destroying element How it
possible for such mass Of solid brick buildings to be
swept away in few brief hours, and which will
que the constant labor of hundreds of for years
to replace is q matter of astonshment. But at the
time the fire broke out the wind was blowing gale
from the SOUTH the buildings in which it took of
the most combustbc material, and for eighteen days
no rain had fallen in the city, and the roofs like
finder The Goals and CT nders waited block
WoOuen
of building il gnited by the action of the wind
We witness to several instances of this kind On
from the Immediate yicnity Of the fire. NO less than
four buildings were on fire at the same time by that
means The moment a cinder lighted upon the reof
blaze was produced if match had been ignited -
Thus in every part the city fear and CONSERVATION
had taken hold of the inhabitants and there is not
doubt but nearly half of the families had their
furniture and goods in readiness to Amidst
this panic and CONSERVATION, when inevitable de-
struction seemed to await still larger portion of the
wi nd hp Wpsf-COuds
began to gatber-the flames and cinders carried
towards the rver-hopes beamed in every eye-and
when q torrent of rain poured down from heaven
upon the city, there outpourng of thanks
giving for the providential preservation.
In the preservation OF Messrs Goods carriage manu-
factory the united efforts of at least two hundred
brought to beaI together with the assistance Of
iron f unders As it was the turning pon ofthc fire in
the west small credit is due to their exertions 700
yards of cloth spread over the window
and roof while five cisterns the premises keptt
constantly soaked is reported that the wife of Mr..
johnson died this morning The Hamilton and State
street bridges prevented many from escaping. We
hear that twelve to fifteen persons to Jump
from the Pier But the most remarkable incident hap
and not being able to swim, his dog, noble Newfound,
land, caught him by the collar, thus bringing him
safe to the foot Of Hamilton street Mr.. s saw two
men perish. Capt. Wilson, Of the VIM Seymour, in
forms us that six men were left on his boat at the
time he took to the water. He saved the life of
mainder, Capt. w thinks have persisted.
The Cohoes Engine Co dragged their machine the
distance,
Friday morning just in time to be of good service in
Union street. where the fire broke out again. From
Herk street where the fire broke out to Columbia
street. where it arrested in distance is than
half mile And all that work OF destruction was
accomplished in Ave hours There could, therefore,
have been little time to snatch property frcns the
pacous flames. The ruins present sad and heart
Fickening appearance. Thousands duriog yesterday
and to day from city and country have visited them.
meeting held last night at the Capitol to make
arrangements for the relief Of the sufferers and
adjourned over till tonight.
ha EvanfnO nj
BY an estimate, made from the city map, of the
burnt district, according to the scale of said map,
acres and fraction. The Basin and Pier, south Of
the Railroad Ferry, contain over IL acres The num-
Ss, or acres OF Gs closely sut upon in
all the sections Of the city not actually mproved
from which It appears about one.thrtieth of the i'm
proved has been devastated by the late calamity
From the Albany Knickerbocker
The fire originated in q very singular manner 1t
appears that while woman was washing, spark set
FIRE to her sun bonnet. without moments thought
she jerked 1t from her head, and threw it, she knew
not shere unfortunately it aghted in the stable Of
VIM johnson, which, in moment almost was en-
veoped in flames. great portion OF the goods, fur
nture and property saved from the fire. afterwards
washed into the river by the torrents that the rain
poured down all our more lengthy streets
STEAMBOAT LASpINcs.-The destruction of the Pier
put our steamboat men to great straits to find suita
BILE place to aump their passengers Till things get
little regulated they will all have to do business in the
vicinity Of the ferry.
While the fire was raging at it's very height another
one broke out In the old market in Columbia street.
and destroyed six or seven brick and wooden build
iDgs
The Mayor of Albany has directed the City Marshal
TO receive furniture and other goods at the City Hail.
until owners can make further disposition of them.
city Intelligence.
g. HE Reward OF HONESTY Under the above
caption few days since, article appeared in the
Herald in relation to the finding Of $4,000 by por
ter in store in Cedar street; its restoration to the
owner, a MIR. W., of Newburg and his failure to re-
ward tho finder That gentleman has since been in
the city aud states that he drew the amount from
Of the city banks which he put into his pocket and
went to the above store After sitting there some
lime, he was invited by gentleman the store to par
take Of some refreshments, in a rsfctory opposite
Coming out OF the refectory he he had
lost his money and after searching the place he last
left returned TO the tore and without inquiry, de-
manded his money Of the porter, who immediately
produced It, The facts in the 9th article were fur
nished by one who seemed familiar with the whole
proceeding and the above Is the statement the
The WEArHEn.--Yest was delightful day,
entirely that excessive heat which has so
many days past been the unwelcome visiter of the
city. The shone brightly, and the sky was clear
that the day salubrious and healthy. There Is
now prospect for pleasant weather. at least Tor some
days to come.
Police Intelligence.
Arrest of Supposed Pickpocket.-Officer Stokely,
OF the fret ward police, arrested, yesterday morning.
at the post-ofcc German, Of gentee appearance by
the name ofCord Often suspicion Of having stolen
from the pocket of French gentleman by the name
Xavier Frederick Cast, residing at No 1877 Broadway
musical box, valued at $40. IL appears there was
large crowd OF persons around the delivery box at the
postolce, and the musical box the grou nd
In the crowd; and rs the accused standing close
behind MIR Cast the superstition was that he was the
individual who extracted II. Under these circums
tho accused was taken before Justice Tmpson and
detained for further hearing
Charge Of Conspiracy--A complaint was made on