The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-13
City Intelligence.
GREAT yiRE-BURNIN0 or Nh. rAIMADeR's SUGAR

oKKAT yiRE-BURNlNo or Mr.. rAIMADeEs SUGAR
RRrINERY.
Last night at half pest 10 O'Clock the sugar refinery
Of Mr.. Tsmsdge, in Leonard corner Of West Breed
way, was discovered TO be IRE The entrance to
the Of Nos 30 2 and 80 In that street extending
nearly 70 Anthony street IL seven story bnilding
and the Gre in the Of the sixth story
and ragged fsarfully. Fortunately the hour was not
late, audit was quickly discovered that the alarm
was promptly given long before the bells gave it, for
others rang too late IL also fortunate that there
several re engines In close proximity to the spot
Engine was the first on the ground and It vas work
cd brsvely and vigorously Engine 81 aud 81 also did
important service in Leonard street, from ~hich
two or three streams were directed upon the damss
TIL they were partially subdued and the hook and
ladder were enabled to ascend the ladders aud
take the hose inside the building In the mssntime,
engine No "a played With great effect, from anthony
street; and BY degrees tho combined efforts OF all
stayed the progress OF the flames after the two up
Per stories were consumed About halt past twelve
hremen were enabled to go through the whole oudny
and search every spot for the lurking enemy w.en
retired We observed, In addition to those already
mentioned engines 20 and D. hose A. 40 10 80 ~,
,avipS the snirs bulldog from dsstruction, and Also
the surrounding buildings which we're In great dan
ger. This establishment, which was generally known
by the name Of the Leonard street. sugar house.
changed hands about two mosths ago. the former
proprietor being Madame Ordinraux There have been
two other in the building within the last fort
night, which extinguished with but trhing ds-
mage How the fire occurred on the present ossasion
i as vet mystery 1t has been that the
men Of the builaing has been lately dismissed We
not certain whether the building Is Insured bnt We
presume it's 1t is understood there was not much OF
the property in the stores that burnt the most
valuable portion being In the stores underneath II
must however, be considerably damaged by water
EXTENSION OF THE Hups RIVER RArLRoAp.-The
meeting of the Committee Of the Board OF Assistant
Aldermen appointed report the vote OF the Board
Of Aldermen in favor Of the extension of the Hudson
River rairoad through Canal and Hudson streets to
amh ktrept WAa 4 L.
yesterday, but only member, Mr. Chapman, Chair
man of the Committee, appeared up to O'Clock, when
he adjourned the meeting ~ till Monday.
Mr. BurLER. Secretary Of the Company. protested
against the adjournment 10 that day, as Monday was
would be to defeat the intention Of the Company In
bringing overwhelming evidence before the Committee
In Of the He requested that note OF
his objection would be- entered on the minutes. He
ready to go ON II those who we're opposed to the
extension would agree
There were several gentlemen present, possessing
property in Hudson street. opposed to the extension
among ibeB Mr. Hayton and Mr. Roer, who thought
MIR CHAPMAN said he thought he would not be JUS
tilted in reporting by himself alone
There appeared to b. very strong feeling against
the extension the part Of some OF the owners Of
property in Hudson street as they think !: win aars
not hostie to the line passing by their houses.
DEAD Mas ON BoAHD soHoosER Tho Coroner was
called, yesterday, to hold an inquest on board the
schooner Nancy Wells, lying at pier No. East River,
on the body Of an unknown dead man. found lying in
the foresa OF the above named vessel The deceased
discovered from the eluva arising from the body
by David +. Powers the first mate; aud on lowering
the rail the body fell the deck The bsdy
fully examined by Mr. Cocksfar the Deputy Coroner,
but marks ef violence could be ascertained any
where. Decomposition had taken place, making the
body very offensive II Ia supposed from the appear
Of the deceased that Saturday last he
beard the schooner in liquor, and sat for time,
and unobssrv, by the hands board crept into the
fields OF the a to sleep where he rolled his face
and smofh-red, as when the body was found IL
y ing In that position The decreased bore the appear
Of of the dock loafers; he without coat,
wore red flannel shirt cashmere psnfaoons, cross
barred. and cap No person Recognised the body. The
jury rendered the following verdict That the deceased
came tn hit death by acme cause unknown The Jury
satisfied that violence had been used Ia causing
death.
FrRr A Ere discovered by ofiser Clshane, about
half past two o'clock yesterday morning. In
raj bales Of cotton directly under the bows Of the ship
CALI Grimsbaw lying at the foot Of Dover street and
but for the timely discovery and energetic used
to exipguish the flames the thp would have und0ubt
eddy fallen prey to the devourng element. 1t sup
POI ed to be the work OF an incendiary
SERIOUS ACCIDENT About half past eight o'clock
Tuesday night servant girl at 2i3 Fifth street light
ing asprit lamp upset It aud the contents took IRE,
blazing forth alsrmipRly IL discovered by cti-
side who caught the burning lamp and threw 1t
into The street. and young girl by the Of Louisa
Bosom passing the tina when she received the
ntents which burned her face neck and arm,
riousy iDjuring them. Tho accident vas discovered
by Policeman Mzrsh who extnguished the flames, In
which the girl euveoped BY Throwing his overcoat
around her