The New York herald., 1849-06-14
CITY Intelligence,

FNERY-FURTHER PARTICULARs-There some tntc-
resting particulars and incidents of the fire in Duane
street. on Tuesday evening which, from the late hour
in the morning before its rsvages stayed
unable to insert In yesterdays Herald, but which
supply to-day. On looking at the ruins yesterday, in
daylight they presented Of desoation bearing
emphatic testimony to the power Of the ee-
ment and the victory it achieved in despite of its
great antagonist the Croton water and the skill and
energy with which 1t was welded by the fire compa
MES There were heaps of brick charred timber and
moulds, out OF which tho dissolved sugar flowed the
night before in liquid fire. all lying in promiscuoas
copfusion while here and there the smoulderng flames
still shot up and small portion of the walls and the
large chimney (Which is cracked) stood memorials
the soene-a Croton pipe that had been used in the
refinery, having been broken continued to throw up
the water like jet it did the night before amidst
the flames The trees in the grounds of the Hospital
exhibit scorched appearance from the excessive heat
"a circumstance which will give some idea of the
strength OF the fire. Mr. Harrs's dwelling house, ad
joining the sugar refinery notwithstanding the efforts
to It, and the degree ofsuccess that attended these
Efforts had all the appearance of 3 wreck. 1t
strewed with broken furniture and charred wood while
the floors completely saturated with water which
dripped through the ceilings like rain, rendering
them uselrss that they must be taken down. AS
ascended TO the attic story, where the brave fireman
threw himself into the flames with his hose, the ap
pearapce was still more desoate The bannsters of the
stairs leading to it, torn awaythe entire roof
was burned in the rear and even in the fran it is SO
much injured that it must be replaced. Every
part OF the mousse is more or less damaged -
The furniture is removed from IL. Sherwood
brewery, which ceased working about fortnight
ago. was at one time in great danger. It is mex
door to Mr. Iiarriss The great thickness of tn
walls and its tiled roof with the assistance of the fire
men, saved II. Quite close to it, the fire broke out
yesterday. mt II oclock, with such vgor that hose
bad to be introduced through Mr. iarris's hall door
and brought to play upon it MIR. Sherwood was just
mounting his horse in his yard tuesday night
to sick friend when he observed the lire burst
ing forth from one Of the windows on the east side
The livery stables Of Thurston & Townsend
pletey destroyed not much by the fire by the wall
OF the refinery falling upon the roof and carrying a
before it, The crash tremendous the red hot tin
the roof flew into the air like paper when the wall
struck it, The vehicles inside smashed to atoms
1nth har EArin,. nl,
all got out in timea thing that is rather difficult
to accomplish in of refor these animals become
parayzed with fear that they will not for
suasien force. Capt M. h Croft very nearly
losing his life the occasion he went to assist mill
ary friend to get his horse out Of the stable and had
with great efforts just succeeded when the crash
and OF the falling rafters broke his hat and tore his
coat We are happy to be able to state that the pro
Prcsby teran church fronting Duane street aud lying
north of the refinery. bears evident marks OF the
action Of the fire upon It, The timing IL raised
off it In several spots II was in inminent danger.
Three detached dwelling houses, running longitu-
dinay into Church street. but each having front
Duane lay between the church and the ruin and had
a narrow escape of being completely consumed As it
is one Of them-the frame house alluded to in our re-
port ycsterday-has sustained great damage the back
part of the roof being burned Off aud one side Of the
building much charred The second house was injured
ato the window frames being burnt out The third or
rear house escaped all injury They inhabited by
several poor families, who had their furniture broken
in removing 1t. As to the origin Of the fire nothing
certain is known Surmiscs have been thrown that
at variance with the accuracy of facts No ncen-
nor is any one suspected The workmen had all left
the place at hafpast six o'clock their usual hour FOR
premises at halfpast o'clock, and give some
water to setter dog that kept there for the pur
pcse Of watching The poor dog was burnt. There
then appearance of fire nor until half past nine
O'Clock when 1t suddenly broke out in tho upper part
Of the building. month before the present occur
renee the upper part OF the ettabi hment took
fire rsm charcoal used in refining, which had not been
sufficiently cooled after 1t manufactured by the
parties who supplied it, On that OCCASION fortunately
the fire in time, and extnguished by Mr..
Harris without calling in the aid of the fire engines
The building which, two years ago, cost 10000,
insured for only the sum of 81 600, and the
stock &c for $27 00O making in all S3l 900 insurance
$45cO0 No praise do sufficient justice the fire.
men-their exertions-tber bravery-their reckless
ness Of all dapger-the conquest they achieved in
resting the further progress Of the amesare worthy
Of the high character they have earned aud which
places them at the head of the fremen of the whole
world. The fire continued to shoulder the whole Of
yesterday owing to the Of wood that lies under
the bricks which prevents its burning out freely For
escapes both in front and when the walls fell
outwards Had the large chimney in the fallen,
probably many lives would have been sacrificed At
time there great alarm for the safety of the
6remen in MIR. Hsrris's dwelling house. The greater
part Of the wall OF the refinery built up against it fell
leaving q chimney standing unsupported. warp
I'd ard crooked that every thought it would fall
upon the house Had it done So it would have crush
ed all who were inside.
Aso1HrR FIRE-A fire broke out in the Washington
Buildings William street No 131 in the second story,
about IL O'Clock last night 1t was put out without
much damage.
Philosophy OF OrrroE- HoLpERs-TSs rs Ours-The
funniest thing have heard in long while and
which many joke has been cracked at the expense OF
ons Of the newly appointed appraisers Is in reference to
covering very suddenly he had not the necessary pa
pers Having taken the oath of Office he prese nted
himself to Mr.. Thompson with his commission who
ctived him in the most polite affabe manner ina
gnable. MIR. Thompson looked over the document and
do not discover that it is in the place ofG Thomp
son, removed you probably have some other paper or
mote ,Sf NM III, no. have nGsn1g else
Ia for your appointment but not for my removal There
three appraisers all holding commissions all having
the place Of one Of my associates and not myself
have received notification of my removsl-it does
not appear in your commssion and you say you have
authentic information to that effect" "Butn says
Edgar you have 1t in the newspapers" II have
M sr and see many things in the newspaper which
pers there would be no removal for mere opinions
fake" This appeared regular stumper to Edgar He
gave disappointed shake Of the head and started OF
the afternoon for Washington to whether his
commission really authentic not In the
time Mr.. Thompson Is quietly performing the duties
Of his Office patiently waiting for them pspeg be
c9Trec,ed corr te and notice given OF M rsno'.nwhsn he
and make virtue Of necessity they take their defeat
removal calmly they do success and elevation
TO power and Office.
company. the City Guard make their anniversary pa-
rsde to- day, the 14th inst attended by Bloom felds
u n Band his nne corps nave always reflected great
credit upon city military both ut home and abroad
and performed liberal share towards creating snd
diffuspg q generous martial enthusnsm among our
citizen soldiery. We with them full ianks, and every
plea sure.
ArrENrr TO Sxr ON Fhr.-An attempt made,
some time through Tuesday night to set fire to the
button factory Of Mr.. VIM. Ewes No. 73 West Broad
way, in the The scoundrel goti into Q cellar
window and set Gre tosome combusble natsrials but
fortunately without success.
EUIsANcEs IN NBRoADwAv-Thers are serious nuisances
in Broadway, between Fulton street and the Battery
The contractors employ or two carts in the
moval of stuff when they ought to employ dozen
The streets ought to be cleaned at their expense when
they thus trns with the public.
father MATHEw.-There was . meeting held last
evening Of the Grand Division Of the Sons Of Tempe
At $50 Broadway for the purpose Of taking into
consideration the best mode of giving Father Mathew
reception on his arrival in this country. As the
meeting private, and admission not given to
the press cannot inform readers what ocsurred