New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-27

FIEE.-Shortly after 10 oclook Yesterday forenoon,
the yarnisb factory located at tho foot Of Twenty
fifth street, East River, owned b. Smith, Baldwin H.
Co, took FIRE. The frenen weae soon on the spot,
but pte their exertions the flames spread and ad
defiance 10 every effort for the Pruscrya,ion Of the
property The inhammable ua,rse of the material ia
stock rendered il formidable opponent tor ell
the water that could be thrown uponit The building
gutted and its contents totally destroyed The
loss was estimated about $40 600 or sl2OO0. The
property was iDsnrtd for S5,22 In The following
Companies: Etna 81 800; Commercial, 81 500; Man.
haitian, 81 SEQ, and Excelsior, f151 The building
wss owned by Jecob Vapeerpoo,, and the damage
done 10 il amounts 10 about S2uOu said 10 be fully
insured IL appears thai the fye wsscsused by the
upse.ting OF turpenine by the side Of kettle OF
varnssh. James Siaterly, one Of The worfmen, was
badly burned. and was conveyed TO oBelevue Hospital
UIcHwAr RoBBERY.-At an early hour yesterday
morning Mr. Frederick Streller. on his way 10 his
residence in Twelfth street, wien near home, was as
sailed by man who jumped suddenly from tue shadow
OF blilding, and catching his arms, exclaimed IN a
low bat emgbatic tone, " Your money, SIR Mr..
Steler on recovering from the temporary supor pro-
duced ty the assault, J9ietiy informed Mr. Thief that
bis money was carefuy laid away IN snug place at
home But the assailant discredited the cool cones
son of his victim. and dragging lin violently into an
alley eEptied hH pockets OF the loose change which
they contained, be The amount more or less. As the
thief ran off, Mr.. s. shouted vehemenily, "Watch,
watch" and Officer Eagsn OF the Seventeenth Ward
promptly gave chaee, and arrested the villain. He
was taken before Justice Steers whom he gave his
name Andrew Keenan,. lie WAS held 10 trial in de-
fault Of 3 200 bail
AsorHEa BURNiSG FLUID AccIDENT.-On the 18th
OF the present month Mr.. Christina Miller native Of
Germany AID about % years OF age, in the act of
hftiDR can of fluid from the table in her house, No.
las second street, when the bottom OF the vessel fell
out. The faid which wac scattered In all directions,
was ignited by lighted lamp which was In the apart
mept Her clothing caught fire, aud she was burned
IA, una. fpgrful She uled Sunday
ing Yesterday Coroner Jarkman was called 10 hold
an inquest on her body and the Jury rendered ver
dict Of accidental death.
OyE SOLDIER SHOOTS ANorHgR.-Philip Bach and
Daniel Dali both members ci a rifle regiment quar-
tered ut Conrads Park qnarreed with each other on
Saturday afternoon, which resuted In Dali drawing
loaded pistol and dschargng it's contents In the face
of Bach who was very badly hurt. Dali immediately
made his escape but arrested by the police yeser
day. at his residence, No. 22 Seventeenth street. and
taken before Justice Steers, at Essex Market VINO
committed him for trial.
RECKLESS USE OF ARMs--0n Sunday evening !
about % O'Clock some reckless fellow discharged IA |
loaded nietol in Leonard near Hudson street. The |
bullet eu.red the right breast Of Mrs. Catharne Gavn,
who was standiog near by. Fortunately, however,
the missile did not penetrate TO dangerous deptn.
DIR. Lager WIS called in, and after examining the
wound pronounced il trivial. The fellow who shot
the pistol hearing of the result VI his conduct ran
away and il yet at large.
FRrIs TwEyrY.FFrH srREEr.-On Monday morn
ing about 10 clock fire broke out in the yarnish fac
tory At the foos ofTweny-ffth street, E. r. In few
minutes the whole building was enyeloped in names.
The 6remen exerted themselves to the extent Of their
ability, but did no, succeed in extingushing the ire
The damage is estimated at $lD,OoO
BOY DROWNED On Saturday evening Henry
Miller boy about eight years Of age fell accidentally
into the dock ut the foot Of Bethune street. North
P;ysr and yyas drowned, The body was recovered
emost Immediately and conveyed to the residence OF
his pa,ents, No. l39 Hammond street. The Coroner
was notified 10 hold al inquest.
FouSp DRowsED-Ye Yesterday, the body of an un.
known man. Ia q state of advanced decomp po.ition was
found floating in the dock the foot OF Pike street.
Fast River. The deceased appeared to be about 40
wears of aye. The body was removed to Bellevue
Hospital, and Coroner Jackman notified TO hold sn
inquest.
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