The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-27
|lkRiSI { EXPLOSION IN MAIDEN LANE.

Upper Stories OF the Building Destroys
ny Firs-Loss or Property Estimsted .
about 90, 600, &c., 30.
shortly after 1ve O'Clock last evening explosion tool
place on the second floor OF Ave story building No.
Aden lane northwest Of william street, occupied
Py Srasburger Num- importers Of toys. china war,
tnd German fancy goods. This nrm also occupied thu
hrss upper stories OF the buildings Nos 81 and 80 vii
Ham street, and the second floor Of the building No. 81
Maiden lane. There were, il seems, three distinct
expIosions The hrst was the ioudest and the
most terrible and destructive. The window glass and
bash OF the second story, together with the doors and
windows Of the store floor blown into the street
Fhe window glass Of the surrounding buildings vii
pam street and Maiden lane also demolished. Sew
pral persons who in front OF the store and
hcross the street, knocked down and bruised but
not OF SO serious character to prevent them from
proceeding TO their homes.
The second explosion was not so heavy but tended to
larm those who about sending assistance to the
naes Of the store third explosion quickly followed The
premises seen at to be on fire. Some citizens
ran TO the second oor there at the head OF the stars
Jay one Of the CLERKS named Paul Hoffman, he found
ss y
~ taken 20 Second precinct station Tho groans OF
z man was then heard. ana through the smoke his
manged form was seen on the floor; he clerk
90 tho concern named Charles Block He removed to
Che New York Hospital by Officer Hays This unfortu
hmost to Pieces and both arms broken his face s
burnt most terribly, and but little hope entertained Of
was on the cecond floor at the time, but was only slightly
Injured He jumped from the second story window.
The actual cause Of the explosion not present fully
Explained but Is supposed TO have been caused by the
ignition Of large quantity Of pistol cartridges
meu from the fact ball having passed through the
store window Of Mr. Aspnwas drug store, across the
round hole only sppears in the pane or glass '"''
The hremen were early ut the premises and worked
he Ss in n
hated. - "''. : O''s'
The total loss Of this firm may be estimated at about
900 no doubt fully covered by insurance. but
sequence Of the absence the proprietor the OF the
companies could not BIO ascertalned.
NO. 30 William street, first floor occupied by T. C.
GraHns gentlemens furnishing store stock damaged by
aer about 81 000 insured for SO 900 In tho Home and
continental Insurance companies.
No. 81 william street. occupied by VIM. Keiner as
gegar store stock slightly damaged by WATER for
1880 10 the Globe, Continental Lenox aud East River
Captain Mills OF the Second precinct with platoon OF
men, rendered most excellent service in keeping order
One Of the remarkable incidents in this melan.
'f hs ,be sn rss,c1 .
nt No. 80 Rapeyea street. Brooklyn and party oriends
relatives were awaiting bis return for the purpose OF
Commemorstng bis birth day, and the first Information
she parents received was the dreadfai OF their
ANOTHER DARING DEED OF FIRE rEN
Last evening at the fire in Maiden lane, the members
OF Hose Company distinguished themselves by acts of
daring aud bravery for which New York 1remen are
noted. appears that Hose the first reach
The scene OF the disaster and upon entering the build
some OF them heard to their horror, The and
Cries Of person beneath the OF rubbish The build
Ing was 10 very critical condition, and liable fall
them but the feelings Of humanity eradcated all
thoughts Of self. and they went heroicay TO
que Che unfortunate person They succeeded in finding
him and carrying him OUT and gave him in charge Of
proper pesens Fearing that there might be others
omDed they returned and found the boty Of another
fellow who have been killed instantly BY the
explosion. They removed his remains and were about
searching for Others when the Chief Engineer prohibited
ny more persons TO enter the building tearing that
might fall and bury number OF them. he foreman OF
this company rescued child from the Mulberry street
dre few evenings SINCE
Military Amairs. -aa
RETURN OF THE FfFTY-EIGHrH AND sIxTY-EIGHTH
REGIMENTs-A GRAND RECEPTION, REVIEW AND
DINNER, ETC.
The remains Of the Fftyeighth and sixtycIghth regi
New York Volunteers arrived in this city yester.
day morning from Chattanooga where they located
Tor several MONTHS under the Of Acting Briga
dior General Krzyzanowsk. The Fifty eighth numbered
two hundred men, and the Sixty eighth numbered
hundred and sixty rank and Gle. They recruited
almost entirely from the German population Of this city
by Colonel Krzyzanowsk and Lieutenant Colonel stein
hausen aud did splendid many Of hardest
Fought battles OF the West
Their return yesterday the occasion Of grand
turnout OF the Germsn military organizations 70 welcome
homo the bravo Veterans to short enjoyment Of the
comforts OF home. Tho reception quite enthusiastic
and moro than usually so, from the fact that these SOL
disrs have re.snsted TO man, being here merely
The ruth regiment N. Y N G., under Colonel Chris.
ian Burger the old members Of the Fifty eighth and
Sixty eighth regiments, officers Of various German mill
!ary associations and large concourse Of citizens
The Veterans reached this city about ten O'Clock yes
sy es as s IA. ss ~Ssss
escort was 10 waiting 10 receive them.
Their appearance was quite excellent, notwithstanding
iSa haed tpo fhov havo rpdar and tnow
marched with tho precision spirit OF veterans They
drawn up 10 line front Of the Hail. and carried
parture from this city by Mr.. Jamessr. Brady.
Mayor Gunther and several members Of the Common
bhe soldiers The officers presented to the Mayor
aud. after an interchange OF cviities resumed their
IN position for salute, which was given with great
Mayor Cunther next addressed the soldiers IN few
md euossng their conduct while al the seat Of war He
sKpressed himself picased the exhibition Of public
cgnition which the large crowds assembled 70 welcome
Colonel Krzy zanowsk responded in a soldieriy speech
And 70 ts point They bad underworld % DO their
cpsisd % aissn dsspsr.se battles they came back only
short furlough and Intended he said, 70 again
reoin the army q the Union in active service.
The remarks Of the Colonel were enthusiastically re.
eeved and OF their conclusion the soldiers marched past
10 review, the Fifth taking the lead. They marched
cross the Park 70 Broadway up TO Fourteenth street,
Here a Substantial dinner wac prepared for them,
od the soldiers fel 70" r. vigorous manner demolsh
meats Ssass, wl0s and lager 10 truly gigantic pro.
oftoos Dygp the repast several speeches were maue
eoauspa present, and the entertainment passed Cd
80 " = satisfactory manner.
EXPECTED ARRIVAL OF TIE CHICAGO zouAvKs.
Tho Ellsworth Chicago zouaves, the vel known gym.
nastic regiment belonging 10 The illinois State militia
expected 10 arrive 10 this city on Saturday next as
guard the eight hundred robe prisoners who being
brought East from Camp Douglas The zouaves are under
Ens command q Major e. l. Brandt
Reception OF the One Hundred and
Second Veteran Volunteers.
TO TEE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Tho Ono Hundred and second regiment Veteran volun
tser reached here on Sunday afternoon, from Chatta
pooga where they led the advance In the stormng Of
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