The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-22


neys, the Rosf or Burton's Theatre InJur-
od-Ihe Storm Elsewhere.
1t sormed furiousy all day yesterday One might ex
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The city looked dismal enough and no little damage
wss done TO awnings signs blinds and other loose gea
that exposed the action Of the fierce wind which
blew until late hour at night This Storm unpleasau
1t is win NOT be without its good effects y will d,
something to~srds cleaning foul strsetshst want
II badly, by the way-And viii also have IN excslent
effect upon vegetation. Indeed tho trsss inths Park
alresdx have an extra dash Of green upon ,hem and
want but ons hot days sua to become gsmnaed with
eafy blossoms Scarcely has been seen in the
streets for the last two days Circumstance their nus
bands may congratulate themselves upon, mo- DOUBT
many stocking has been overhAuled, and shirt bosom
rendered prcsentAb.e, that In ne westher would have
remained unrepaired BY teegrA despAtches It
will be that this storm extends large ace
of country indeed there suppose that had 1t
occurred during the winter would have proved to bs
dreadful snow storm, similar to those favored
with during the month OF January.
The rain accompanied by heavy squalls from tho
northeast continued during the entire day untn night
fall number Of accidents happened during the day
Tho roof OF Burton's theatre carried completely
away, and landei In the Park beautiful willow tree
which stood between tho Hall of Resords and the City
Hall, prosFatsd to the earth, while Q large elm
which adorned the Hospital grounds for many years
shvered TO splinters, and landed the roof Of the
sclored department.
In Warrington, Tompkins and Madison squares the
trees suffered less from the effects of the storm.
Many hairbreadth escapes occurred In consequence OF
the falling sgnboards; but limbs were broken, at
tssst so far as we could ascertain
Towards midnight the storm sbated and the sky ap-
pesred somewha. clear. TIE damage to the shipping,
particularly along the coast must be conEderabIe.
Freshets in the interior may b expected the
seems to pervaded . very extensive tract of
country.
About four O'Clock in the aternoon the chimney Of
brass shop, ct Mr.. Delsmaters foundry foot of West
Thirteenth street, bio down by gust OF wind.
fell the roof of the brass shop and crushed it
Fortunately, Mr. Robert Yates the brass founder had
just gone out, or hewoud undoubtedly have met with
severe accident #at
The we'll known rendezvous of the Baltic Base Ball Club
and whore other congenal spirits meet lays ruin
in bricks and mortsr the Sidewalk the effects Of ths
storm. r...t. #@
The Pacific mail steamship George Law, which was to
have sailed yessrdsy, at p. M for Aspinwsu, did not
60 outside account of the ncemency the weather;
and, accordingly to anchor lin the North river.
violent Storm Of wind and RAIN from the northeast
prevailed at the ime and uness II should abste the
G. L. would undoubtedly remain st her anchorage till
daylight this morning.j .4@.
The steamers for Norwich, Stonington and FAN River
also compelled BY the same circumstance to wal!
beyond their time P. NJ They would leave, however,
ct any hour Of the night which the weather might
prove favorable. The North river steamers for
Albany were expected to 60 out, as usual.
TIE sropM IN mn uoowyvr
The severe storm yesterday did considerable damage
Some houses were unroofed church spires blown
down and eigns and awnings scattered about the
streets making it hazardous to walk along the sidewalks.
vie drivers Of the city state that 1t blew hard at
to make it difficult for the horses to face 1t.
There escapes but heard from
personal injury ensued The folio wing many of
The particulars Of the damage could be obtAned-
1hs top Of one Of the spires Che Clinton Con-
grsssioDal church, the Of IAAystts ayaans
which has recently been built and is the finest structure
Of the kind In the city, blown of, and falling upon
the roof stove it in causns damage to the amount of
probably 81, 900 more.
large shed for sheering the Of the City RAJ oad
Company, the of Myrtle and Marcy avenues,
was prostrated. Some six pairs of horl1E
In at the tme but fortunately they sustained injury
The Cross and ball the spre of St. James church in
jay street. came down the pavement and struck in
frcnt Of woman. who narrowly escaped with her iite
painters sign, six by twenty ave fest, WAS blown
fiom the top Of building in Fulton avenue and landed
in front of a car, nearly falling upon the horses.
The bulk window Of porterhouss in Fulton avenue
was blown out into the street.
dwelling in Brdgs street was unroo!ed, one part
falling in the street. and the other in neghboring yard
The baustrsde In front Of three houses In Wllsughby
street. Jay, blown into the street. and caused
the inmates to think the house coming down over
their heads.
An old wooden building near the Gowants Penny
Bsi dge, known Doty and Forts lane MILL was blown
down.
The circus tent erected on vacant lot in Court street.
corner Of State collapsed in consequence Of the wind
and the performances postponed until such time
the weather may permit
A toy factory in Pacific street was unroofed.
A tree in Clark street. Henry, fell against the
opposite house of Mr.. Shelton, breaking windows and
smashing the stoop.
Gowanus Bay was strewn with wrecks Of small boats,
scows &a and fences boards &C., blown from the land
scattered all about. The awnings about NE city
were torn into shreds.
THE STORM IN WILLIAMSBURG.
The storm passed Williamsburg yesterday after
with considerable violence and did more or less
damage Tho roof Of building Of Sagg street
and Graham avenue was carried away and also the roof
Of the mill, on Leonardsstreet, Schos street.
The fag staff Theas Buildings, in Grand street. was
blown down. and portion Of the roof torn up. The
awnings and show windows also suffered to consider
able extent.
THE STORM IN JERSEY CITY.
No serious damage was done in Jersey City yesterday
by the storm. number of trees uprooted and
fences prosrated and the roofngs OF buildings in
two or three instances damaged.
THE WEATHER THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
ALBANY, April 21, 1856.
The weather Is cold; the river is rising and there
indications of q freshet.
Boston, April q, 1855.
severe northeast gale and heavy rain has prevailed
all day, but yet marine disasters are reported
most Of the vessels along the probably being warned
in time to obtain good ofangs.
Dispatches from EAstport Calais Bangor and Portland