The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-18

INvESTIG ALTON INTO THE ORIGIN OF FIRES.
FIsE ! WARREN SrREET.-About oas- Js,llack the
morning of the 9TH Of July, fire bsosHt TIE base
ment of OF Warren street. occupied patent aacne
depot by Mr. Francis L. Psrmerton. girl rsNdas the
opposite side of tho street. saw peron whom she took
for Mr. Palmeron go into the said basement shortly after
O'clock the evening Of the 4th put sbe a not see
him out again. The person mad on white hat
and blue coat. On the other haad, Mr.. Parmerton
says ne closed his place the evening of the 81 an
did not go to it again until he heard of the fire.
Mr.. c. Brown testified that Mr.. Parmerton Mt his
house most all day of the 4th that he there
caser sed h sSsn %s was
home TO his tea at about seven O'Clock, and
after tea about half past O'clock he went out
shc next saw him at Mr. Browns in about ten if
teen minutes aftcrward think at about O'Clock
Mr. faimerton rcsdea at No 30 Christie STREET. and Nr
Brown at No 50 same street.
MAIDEN LASE-About half past II O'Clock on tho 9th
July, fire discovered in grocery and liquor store
Of John Coffy, No. 1853 Maiden lane On examination
Of the premises key found in the door leading from
the store to the stairway The Investigation showed that
tie store entered by false keys and S182 stolen from
the desk. The entry door found unstened and the
false key in the lock- There large dog chained in
the store and those who set the place fire sup
posed TO have been known to the dog else he would
have barked and thus given nlarms The poor animal
was burnt 10 death in the store.
WHITE SrREET.-A fire was discovered in the brass foun
dry of H. Jones, No 40 White street, the evening
ofthe 10Th July. Upon investigation it shown
that charcoal heated for the purpose Of pulverzng it,
and that the afternoon previous to the fire. the
boys Lad made charcoal hot but not having time to
puverze 1t before leaving he put it in tin vessel Of
kind and placed ii upon the moulding trough, to
prevent Its Icing wetted the who sprnkcs around
the shop before leaving Some Of it, however must have
been fire. 1t burnt UP and set fire TO The trough.
Tia timely discovery however, prevented any damage be-
ing done. The owners declined making any claim upon
the underwriters.
vsAy sratar--Fire was discovered about O'Clock on
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third floor of No. As vesey street. occupied by Mr. Fran
CHS Engle On examination 1t found to have 0rigi-
mated in the stub" containing paper cuttings and wood
presses. Mr. EEgel thinks il must have originated
from spark from the charcoal furnace This is the
third fire that has occurred in bcokbndery wlhia eight
months end each fire originated in tub" containing
paper cuttings. 1t would be well for bookbnders to
ercse greater in the of all kinds Of fire lights
in the vicinity Of the cutting tub
CANAL STx1r.--On the 26th Of July about O'Clock
A. NJ fire broke out in the attic of 247 Canal street
occupied by Geo &c Hoffman. The investigation showed
that tiDsmh had been ut work in the attic during the
afternoon previous, and that the amount OF burning
Just where he had stood his furnace There been
several fires caused by the careless OF furnaces
during the six mouths 1t IL therefore timc that
persons using them should exercise more
WASHINGTON sTRsET.-At about IL O'Clock the night
of July 30 fire discovered the first foor of 90
Washington street. After the fire was put out an ex
animation Of The premises showed that re originate
under the stairs in closet used for old rubbish. From
investigation Of all the facts it il supposed have
been set fire. The occupant Of the premises Mr. Jo
seIh burr that evening had left with his family ut
about O'Clock visit 10 friends house in Chat
ham street He returned home at about o'clock and
appeared much surprised at finding his house had been
on fire. He manufactured vinegar and cordials and
insured for $780,
nIGRArnc.-The numerous patrons of the Aston
House telegraph (Which connects with the House print
ing lines throughout the United states) will be glad to
learn that much convenient Office has been fur
nished by Messrs Coleman Steson at the right of the
main entrance TO the exchange lin the basement)
where Mr. swan, the manager Of the line viii be happy
10 his friends.
FATAL AcCTDENT.-John Haughton, residing at No. $50
West Twentyeghh street. died at his residence ycster
day, from the effects Of injuries received about week
ego in New Jersey, by bar Of iron falling upon him.
An inquest will be held upon the body of deceased by