New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-03
Destructive Fire and Loss Of Life.

Early on Monday morning flames were discoy-
cred bursting from the third hoOr Of No. 20 Chatham
street Of Doyer the upper floors Of which were
occupied 10y number Of families Most Of the inmates
escaped but the flames spread rapidly that before
the family Of VIM. Henig, German. consisting of him
self wife and three children could pc awakened escape
by the stairs was cut OH Henig rushed 20 u third
story window and in spite Of the warnings of the police
and fremen who assured him that q ladder would soon
De procured he throw himself 10 the pavement fractur
ing both legs. and receiving other injuries from the
effects of which he died at the Now-lOrk Hospital a
few hours later
Nothing was seen Of the family until later hour
when their crisped and blackened bodies were
removed from the ruins. Tie remains were conveyed
to the Sixth Precinct station House where an inquest
will he held to-day by Coroner RannoY. The names
and ages OF the family are AS follows William Heng
aged ~ years; Mary his wife. % years; William IT,
years Maris " years. and Charles Is mouths. While
the fire at is hi hit portion ~ the front wall of No
2lO fell Roundsman Peter Burke OF the Sixth Police
Precinct while standing on an awning engaged in re-
moving furniture froA the burning building was struck
by some OF the falling bricks Knocked down. and re-
ceiyed severe Commissions.
George Stuyycsant and Peter Shields members Of the
Insurance Patrol were also badly injured. number
of policemen and tremen slightly hurt by the fall
ing bricks. Tie wounded men all conveyed 10 the
New Ork Hospital 40. 2l0 completely destroyed
and a number Of the adjoining buildings in Chatham
and Doyer streets were damaged. The following is
list Of the losses and assurances;
Inc hlst Nuuf @lU, occupied Nv lIhnel hcNuuY,
liquor dealer; loss stock $500; Insured for $500 in
the Citizens Company. Second floor. = Cooper electro
platter loss 500; insured ior s2O IA the Breyoort CO.
Third loOr John Sullivan leather currer; loss 500,
insured for 5000 Sullivan also occupied II portion Of
the floor ~ dwelling 1t Is stated that he had re.
moved the most valuable portion of bis stock Satur.
day here the fire originated Fourth floor, not known
By whom occupied.
No. Dover street Is occupied by George Saunders.
boot and shoe store. lie succeeded in removing the
most ~ his stock. Loss, about 500: no insurance
Tho first floor OF No Doyor street is occupied by
Charles Busch, dealer In watches. Stock damaged
about 500 by water; no insurance. William Heng
occupied portion of the second floor in the nanufac
ture Of tables. Stock damaged by water about 100.
Insured. William Sar jowelry box maker occupied
the rear part Of the same floor Mr. Hcng whose
family persisted In the flames occupied the third floor
No. "Dt Chatham street j. occupied by - Zucnlla
dealer IN hats and caps. Loss ON stock by water 600
insured.
No. 2O- is occupied by Michael Ritch. as a clothing
in the Citizens Company. John Duck & Brother
trunk makers, occupied the basement. Loss by water
600. Insured
No. 20i. first floor unoccuped. Second floor Mr.
Thwaite, Photographic gallery. Loss on stock by
water sl,OO0i insured. Third floor, Mrs Cunhi,
dwelling; loss on furniture, 500 No Insurance.
The buildings No. 30 Chatham and No. Dover were
owned by Mrs Burrill. Loss about 5000; insured.
No M is also owned by Mrs Burril aud is damaged TO
the amount OF 81 900; insured. No 20G il damaged TO
the amount OF $500; insured
Capt. Jourdap and detachment Of the Sixth Precinct
Police rendered efficient service in saving property
Fro Marshal Baker il investigating the origin VI the
fro which Lie thinks soIleHlat doubtful