The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-08


EXAMINATION OF wATcnMEN.
William Wentworth and Charles Long were ex-
ami ed on the charge Of neglect of duty during the
attack by mob the Bethel Chapel, on Front
street, between Pike and Butler, on Saturday night
last Several witnesses testified that the rioters were
firing into the church all night until o'clock; that
the doors and some Of the windows were complete
ly ridied, and the sash badly damaged by shot and
balls, and that while this was doing Wentworth was
some of the time at least, in an exchange not far
distant, and long was in the depot asleep.
The Mayor said there had been frequent COM
paints of Wentworth, but this was the first COM
plant against Long. wentworth was discharged
aud Long suspended for ten days.
Irove Colby, charged with neglect Of duty, in not
being seen for several nights, was discharged
Respecting the watchmcn charged with brutality
to the persons arrested at the Bedini riot Christ
mas night, the Mayor stated he would take cogni
zaDee only of transactions which occurred in the
station house, those outside belonging properly to
the police court One Waterman, who was convict
ed OF striking several prisoners after they were con-
6ted in their cells, was discharged. The others
we've continued.
WARRANTS FOR THE POLICE.
We were Informed last evening, says the Cincin
natl Untonist Of the 4th instant, that warrants
would be taken out to-day for the arrest of nearly
all the members of the police force who were active
in the occurrences of Christmas night. The exam
nation will take place before of magistrates
Anticipated Bedini Riot at Wheeling.
TELEGRAPHIC.
WHEELING. Jan. Z 1854
Hsrdbs are posted throughout this city threatening
n. Bedini the Pope's Nuncio who is hers. There
has been co distur bance as yet.
Particulars or the Fire In Oxdensburg.
TEN STORES IN RUINS.
From the 0gc ems burg S-nt mel, Jan.
About II O'Clock on Thursday evening the village
WAS aroused by fire in the block on tae sosthery
which resulted in reducing the whole to mass OF
smoking ruins.
The alarm proceeded from the hat and fur store Of
Green 4 Co., and was first discovered bursting
through the the skylght. At this point we are told
by who threw several pals Of water into the sky
light, the flames might have been arrested had wa
ter been convenient The flames had made such pro-
gress before the store was opened that Of the
goods saved and the loss Of the firm, we under
stand, is considerably beyond the insurance.
The fire spread rapidly to the millinery establish
ment of Mrs Thornton on the west, and the grocery
of J. L. Woley on the east, from neither of which
but little saved Mrs Thornton losing her entire
household furniture bedding and wardrobe and con.
siderable part OF the goods in the front room. Many
OF the goods saved were seriously damaged. Having
no insurance on any part Of the property she Is thus
at this nclement season left in destitute condi-
ton, which appeals strongly to the sympathy and IL
beray of our citizens who have homes and property
We are told that the amount OF goods saved by Mr.
Wooey will not exceed 800. From most Of the
other stores nearly everything was saved, sufficient
at least entirely TO protect the tenants with the ex
ception of Col S. F. Judd, (ancton rooms,) who
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and William Campbell, who lodged ovsr Mr.. Judd's
store lost their trunks and clothing, and Mr. Maston
some valuable papers. The engines, though on the
ground Ia good season, proved OF no service till the
entire block WAS in flames.
We append q liss Of sufferers, and amounts of in.
suraIee as near as we are able TO ascertain them
II. Flagg, two stores, estimated $1,000 No In
surance.
j. Aaron, clothing, loss estimated $780, In,ur.
ance Saratoga, 81 600; Mohawk Valley, $500; North
western, $500.
Child & Fswcett boots and shoes, probable loss
so 600. Insured in United States, West Potsdam,
81 600; Farmers Mutual, Oneida, $40 900; Northern
Protection Camden, 81 900; American Mutual Utica,
$500. william Fnucett, living In second story
household furniture loss estimated At $500. Insured
in American Mutual, Amsterdam for s4O0.
Charles q. Myers, three stores estimated at $780,
No insurance.
S. F. Judd, auction rooms, loss $780, No insu.
rance
L. 5. Morris & Co., drugs and medicines loss
$4,000. Insured q 800, In four companies
;. l.. ByinetoU, books, stationery, aud bindery
s. 900. Insured, Northern Protection, IS 600; Far.
mer's, (oneida,) 81 900; Knickerbocker, Waterford
$4,000.
James Ayerell. two stores. $4,000. Insured
Rensselaer, Mutual, 500. American Mutual Amster-
dam, $500.
Mrs. Thornton, mliner, s4Oo. No insurance.
Green & Co., bats, caps, and furs 1900. In
sured, Etua, (aarttord) 81 OOO Home, $500;
Springfield, $500
'Thos Crichtons estate, one store, SIS 900. In.
sured, Mohawk Valley, Farmers $500.
j. l.. Wooley, groceries, probable loss, 50 900.
Injured ST. Lawrence Mutual $500: Northwestern
Oswego, $500.
John Phillips, barber shop, in second story, and
family in rear; estimated $500. No Insurance..
d. z. Judson, two stores, 81 500. Insured, United
States Mutual, West Potsdam, 5000.
L. n. CLANCY, boots and shoes, $500 Insured,
Home, u 600; Mohawk Valley, 81 900; Saratoga
Mutual, 81 coo.
f. Thompson, bonnet rooms, estimated loss $500.
Covered by insurance.
William Hsnery va, tried in Providence. on the u inst