New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-10
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES-GREAT LOSS or
PROPERTY


about O'Clock in small sbsnty in the rear of Seven
tenth and Eigtesnthsts between Sixth aud Seventh
The buildings situated on both streets are old
wooden frame houses snd, might be expected they
went like powder, runzing from TO sides in few
minutes. II was some time before stream Of water
could be brought to play spon the flames and even after
this atsned the exeyticns Of the reuen seemed TO
be fruitless From Nos. s5 to Oj Seveneenhs were
utterly destroyed The frame dwellings and shsnties in
the rear to Egheenth also completely reduced to
ashes. No. 81 occupied by Robe;Nugent as junk
shop. He saved part of bis goods.
No. 60 was occupied by james McArdle Ga a grocery
and hquorsore. The greater part Of the goods were
saved before the flames reached the building.
The remainder Of the houses we're occupied az dwellings
and it is estimated that not less than hundred families by
this fire have been rendered homeless.
About thirty of the families in the rear were colored
persons
We believe that there is no insurance effected on sny
Of the property destroyed These buildings erected
shortly after the great fire in s4 il The street.
the fre-lsws were not SO strict as they
The smoke and flames arising from the burning Of
thirty forty wooden buildings almost uncomfortable.
1t with greet difficulty that the building the south
eide Of Sevenoenthst could be saved. Ward School No.
rs, and the house adjoining several times fire.
They had very escape
ATTEMPT TO FIRE scHo0L-nOUsE.
vilapous attempt was made 20 fire Ward School No.
25 Oh the opposite Eide Of the About an hour az
ter the fire had broken out Chief Engineer Carson OBJ
served smoke issuing from window the second
oor and rushing up he behed a small closet envel
oped in flames Although the roof had been fire seve-
raj times it evidently the work design by
villain for the sake of plumber. There fue
opening in the that could communicate with the
outside and the ect evidently TO create confusion
60 that there would be difficulty in eectng their plr
pose. If one Of the houses adjoining ne schoolhad taken
fire. il is likely that could have been stolen without
detection than from the forty shanes the opposite
side The irt floor was also filed with the goods of the
poor families who had already been burned ont.
The fire burned brskly for hour and half, and
when nothing else left but snolder ne onbers the
poor creatures begen look for places lay their head,
for the night There policemen and Gremen present
from every Ward in the City.
FIRE sPRTSG-sr.
An hour later than this FIRE broke out the Of
Spring and Elizabeth.sts in groceryandiecd store,
occupied by Mr.. Tyne. The flames communicated to the
adjoining house, No. l67 Elizabeth ct, which badly
damaged. Next door was a story oyster shop, which
speedily met with the same fate.
No. II Sprng-st. occupied BY George Donaldson,
dyer and scouror.
House No. 10 and part of No 81, occupied by Mr..
Coulter as bakery, severely scorched. The build
ings were partly insured.
FIRE IL MISUNDERSTANDING PREsBYTERIAE CHURCH
BURNED.
Shortly after the fire in Sprng-s subdued flames
were observed issuing from the cupola of the Central
Presbyterian Church, BrOomest, and in few moments
aerward the whole tower presented the appearance of
blazing torch So sudden and rapid tho progress Of
the flames that before the remen could pour effect
i've stream of water the interior of the church
fire. The flames then belching forth with fury and
force at awful and sublime. The City lumin-
aed TO great distance and the reflection upon the white
marble Of the st. Nicholas Hotel beautiful Tho
sparks, carried By the wind, flew the City iul
distance like shower of fire, striking into
the hearts Of the tmid
II was at first feared that this would be serious fire,
but the destruction was less than anticipated
The origin Of the fire not known but painters and
carpenters have been work for several days past
the cupoa it is supposed that sparks from the Sprngst
fire entered it and set are to some shayings there.
The buildings adjoining the Church were only slightly
damaged and few hundred dollars viii the loss.
The Church was totally destroyed The loss will not fall
far short of $4,000 Partially insured but owing the
la ensss of the hour reporter could no, learn in what
ofices
Some facts in the history Of the Central Church may
prove interesting. On the first Sabbath in March, 1920,
the Rev. William Patton attracted by the lack oil re-
rous teaching in that neghbohood commenced preach
ing to handful Of persons in small schooroom in Ma
berry.si us below the OF Grandss., himself be-
coming responsible for the rent of the place On the 9Th
day of January following, he organized church. thea
consisting of only four members
Not by any means discouraged by this slow growth, he
perseveed with unremt,ng ZEAL preaching gratuitousy
Tor more than two years His efforts favored; the
Society was considerably increased and in 1922 Mr. Pat
ton was formally installed the pastor Measures had
already been taken TO erect house q worship, and in
Sen,ember 1921 the cornerstone of the Central Church
was laid In due time neat structure IS feet lo1g and
90 feet wide was completed and the th OF May, 1884,
was dedicated TO public religious service. Mr. Patton
continued in the Office OF pastor for about fourteen years
during which time very large and aourishng society and
congregation were gathered lnls3l Dr. Patton resigned,
having been elected Corresponding Secretary of the Cen
trail American Education Society.
DR. Patten was succeeded by the Rev. Dr. VIM. Adams,
who continued with much success until within year or
two. when finding that great number of his society had
moved uptown, the edihce was soid 10 the Foar-st'
CONGREGATION. and DIR. Adamss charge temporarily
accommodated at Hope Chapel until church edfce
NOW in progress. we believe, should be completed.
FIRE IN ELDRIDGE-sT.
At4o o'clock Wednesday morning fire broke out 10 The
fourstory brick building in the Of No. 81 Eldridge
ST. occupied by Chauneey st. John and others for
featuring purpose In consequence of the large amount
of ipfGmmabe material in the building the flames spread
with great rapidly deyng the most energetic action of
the remen The building with the greater portion OF its
contents was entirely destroyed The total loss Is es
mated st about $1,000. The stock Of A. Alster clock
frame maker is insured ir $500 in the Granite Insurance
Co. His loss is estimated at $500.
FIRE IN BROOKLYN.
A fire broke out in tho store of Charles Gsstin
No ss3 Fulien-s Tuesday evening about lO o'clock