New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-25
SEVERE WIND-STORM
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.

The dense fog Of Sunday night lasted ill yesisf-
day afternoon, when il disappeared before iishf
sonth-ess:erly wind with rain. River navigation
was somewhat impeded by the fog, bu. no disasters
occurred. At 3 p. m. the wind shifted and blew =
ea,s from the north-west All the vessels ut anchor
10 the North River dragged, and at Up. u. we"
living with both anchors down.
During the hight Of the blow the steamship Coo
rtitution, from Ship Island, came up and anchored
opposite the foot Of Spring street. The United Ssaes
fricate st. Lawrence dragged her anchor and esns
very near the Battery enlargement On the East
River side all vessels lay quietly, excep. 90 Tho
BROOKLYN shore, where some were badly chsSed
All Pier No. IA, North River, the British brg Ear!
Mugrsve is in dangerous position; thus isr shes
badly ehsfed. A steam.tng went to her nssisssnee'
but on account Of the sea- could not render her any.
At Pier No. S, several vessels parted their moor
nss a ud have done come damage to themselves
We hear tina, several houses were unrcolei, ard
trees uprooted, 10 the suburbs.
The direct western telegraph lines were sD pros
tnaed, and there was only one wire working ssxh
a, An early hour in the evening. The easicrn line
was working pretty well, and it was hoped that We
might get Western news via Detroit Montreal and
Portland.
IN BROOKLYN.
Tho gale in Brooklyn was very severe. eausirg =
considerable amount Of damage, and enianseTlug he
and limb
Arrow Of Eve two story frame houses on Spencer
street, between Willoughby and De ka'O avenues,
were prost sted TO the ground by the force Of ire
wind. The buildings were new, inclosed, bni the
windows had not yet been placed in. They were
owned by Mr.. Thomas Garrison Of Flatbusb, snc'
are valued ut about $500 each.
The roof of the north wing Of the Brooklyn City
Hospital, situated on Raymond street, near lie jail.
wa. lifted up, together with the frame on which TIE
tin il secured, and carried distance of about 20 feet
The upper story Of that portion Of the building teins
provided with ceiling, The apartments were Dos
wholly exposed tn the elements.
Tue s,eeple Of tho Church Of the Savior the Rev.
DR.. Farley, in PIerePcnt street, was blown on
but no further damage resulted.
The roof of the Tabernacle the Rev. DIR. Bartlett
in Fulton avenue, was in danger Of coming OIL bu''
by means Of brscng. &c, such au ac'Uient W"
prevented.
The oupola on the City Hall swayed TO aud ffo.
but the be-iingers appeared confident that, as Las
s'Ooi arm Though ibail Sa'''i I" """'" '''
tain its cree, position, Notwithstanding toe sevsnV
of this storm.
The street. were strewn with sign-bosrd-, shlt'e"
boxes &c., and the gas-iishts were nearly all bow
ont.
A. far as ascertsiued, no person Wa injured
lBy Tele,aphl 80.
Wisui>GToS, Ionday, Feb p w,
There ia III extraordinarily high wind pSo'aiias
Lere to-day.
Tic loofs OF houses have been blown on tfee'
torn down, aud signs sud awnings destroyed.
TIE ,oot OF tie Library OF Congress ha' ~''
Lovn in. Ii was Of thick elass.
BofIoN, Monday, Feb. q, i~''
thick snow storm with strong galc s Pfe'H''
iug his evening. -. o., rs
The gale is very heavy bore, and tho "sA'1ef
le,,ng very cold. Many hoasos have been ''li0"''