New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-15
DISASTROUS FIRE At FORT WASH
ING TON.
DESTRUCTION OF MR.. j. A. HAVENS
HOUSE-DEATH OF THREE OF HIS

DAUGHTERS-CORONE INQUEST.
On Saturday morning Waldenfeld, the family res
idence of MIR. John a. Haven, 10 the Twelfth Ward,
was entirely destroyed by fire. aud three of his
daugbters-yOuDg laoes in years, and remarkable for
their beauty and accompIi -hments-perishe 10 the
fan G. or BY suocaou The details of the ca astrophe
are of the most affecting Character IL appears that
on Friday night, almost Immediately after retiring
MIR. Havens attention attracted by the unusual
heat which pervaded his sleeping room; bat, unfor-
tUnstely sitrbutiDg this to the careessness of the
servants in not properly attending TO the ven ators,
be did not institute any particular search as to h'
cause of this extraordinary heat. About u o c'och
In the morning however, he was aroused oy o. a.
smoke which ill,d the chamber and convinced hin
that a fire had broken out in the house.
He Immediately alarmed the other imates-all
of whom were thus enabled 10 effect their escape
from the burning mansion. But, unfortunately, four
Of Mr. Ravens daughters, til ough some unexplained
motive were induced 10 re6nter the house. and before
they could again retreat three of their number per-
ish,d in the flames The fourth was saved by her
brotber-in.law, Mr.. j. NJ. Hopkins aided by Mr..
Connolly Jr. she was rescued through The second
story window and when taken out, appeared to be
lifeless. Subsequently however. she recovered, and
10 now, we are happy TO add entirely out of danger.
The name of this young lady is Anna Langdon
Haven the bodies oftwo of her sisters named respect
lively Ann Mary Haven and Grace Dubois Haven,
we're soon after recovered but six or seven hours
elapsed before the corpse of the remaeng one, Mss
SsI all Lapgdon Haven could ne taken from the ruins.
II was indeed heart sckenpg sight, and one which
caused many a strong man 10 s1ed tears While con-
tsmplatng its sad details Two Of the young ladies'
appeared to be sleeping, so calmly bad they died.
while Of the third there was left but charred and
undisiingushable form.
Waldepfeld was one Of the moot beautiful reel
dences In the vicinity of Fort Washington IL wss
frame structure built some twenty years ago, but
had Lately been completely renovated, and remodeed
in the Italian style. The cost Of the building was
$4,000, and it was insured only in part. Nothing of
tie furniture plate, and but little personal property,
saved it is impossible, at preseat, TO estimate
the loss in this respect Nh Haven with his ia nly,
10 residing with his sou-ia-law, Mr.. John NJ.
Hopkins from whose residence the funeral of the
victims of this horrible catastrophe viii take place.
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.
The alarm was 6rst communicated to the Fire De-
partnsnt by Sergeant Peter McCusker of the Twelfth
District who chsnced to be patrong at the time the
fire first broke out. The morning was very dark and
ofgy, ana put ior tue tineiI ahc energetic couuuc'
Of Mr.. McCusker tie consequences might have been
Of much more disastrous nature
Mr.. Wilson. Assistant Foreman Of Hose Company
No 49, had his leg seriously injured by the wheel Of
the engine. At last accounts, his recovery was
doubtful.
Mr.. Mason, of Engine Company No. ls, had his
hand badly bruised.
There various rumors with reference to the orr.
GIN OF the hre-some persons being inclined 70 a.
hiouie It to the carsessne. Of the Servants, while
others think it was caused by Encouragement of the
heaters.
Mr.. Haven 10 Of the house Of Haven 4 Co, en.
gagged in the commission trade, at No. Beaver-st.,
and has large circle Of friends. who will Join in
mourning for his sudden and terrible bereavement.
INQUEST UPON TIE DECEASED
On Saturday afternoon, Coroner ODonnsn pro-
eeeded to the neighbohsod of the late rssdsase Of
Mr.. John Appleton Haven, at Fort Washington, to
Aold inquesss upoH the bodies Of Miss Sarah Lang.
sen Haven, Miss Ann Mary Haven, and Mics Grace
Dablos Haven who losi their lives at an early hour
On Saturday morning By the destruction Of tue resi-
ossoe Of tAsir father, by Ere The bottles had beer
conveyed to the house Of Mr.. Jsha NJ. Hopkins &