The New York herald., 1864-05-03
DREADFUL FIRE IN cEArHlH sQUlSk
Whole Family Burned to Death.
Consisting Of . Mother and
Her Three Children.
A Policeman and Other Persons Injured by
the Falling Of q Wall,
&ees &ess &as ts@

In the dwelling apartments Of John Sullivan situated a.
No. 21o Chatham square, Of boyer street. a thd
third floor, the entrance TO which No. Doyer street.
Sergeant Walsh, OF The Sixth precinct poce near
the premises and, hearing the cry Of woman In distress
hurried the said house and rushed up stas 70 the
third story. There he met Mrs. Sullivan and her four
children and Mr. Sullivan leaving their apartments The
Sergeant says distinctly the fire burning IN eu
vans room, apparently In TO bed. The smoke
and fire spread rapidly compelling the Sergeant 70 mako
hasty retreat.
The entrance also led to the third floor Of the adj
joining building Doyer street, occupied by German
named illiam Henning, whose family consisted Of
wife and three small children. The flames extended from
Sullvans the stairway, cutting on all es-
cape by the stairs Soon after Mr. Hennng seen at
the third story window Of his apartment making signs
to jump The police and others called 10 him, begging
him not to jump . ladder would be there How
ever the poor fellow became pressed by the fire and
smoke that he sprang from the window landing on me
sidewalk breaking or his legs and otherwise receiv
ing serious fatal injuries He conveyed 70 the
New York Hospital by the police Mr.. Hennings family
were unable escape and his wife and three children
pershed n the fames. When found by the police and
nremen their bodies completely burned 70 crisp.
Captain Jourdan ordered the bodies to be removed 70
the station house. where they taken 70 await tho
action OF the Coroner. Several policemen and Aremeu
had escape. The top story OF the front wall
Chatham square suddenly fell At tho time roundsman
Peter Ryan OF tho Sixth ward police on the wooden
awning Ia 'front.' removing chairs belonging 70 one
OF the tenants. He knocked off by the bricks, but
luckily escaped without broken bones receiving only cuts
on his hands Several Of patrolmen
had just at this emerged from the cellar where
they been covering up property They were knocked
George Stuyvesant received body bruises
aud his face cut He was conveyed to his residence
by his friends Peter Shields also bruised on tho
left shoulder and side.
The origin Of the fire is considered by some Of the
tenants very suspicious and Fire Marshal Baker being
on the spot was called at once to investigate IT,
The following Of the losses and nsurances
OF the occupants
First floor Of No. 2l0 Chatham square, occupied BY
Daniel McNulty, liquor store Damaged by water and
breakage $780, insured for $500 in Citizens lDeur
ance Company. r#E VAT
Second floor OF same building, occupied by g. Cooper,
eectropaer Damaged by water and re about $780, In.
sured 500 the Brevo,rt assurance Company. Mr..
Cooper also occupied apartments 1oor for his
family.
Third foor occupied by John Sullivan and family.
He carried the leather curryng II is said Mr.. Sui
moving, and bad moved the most valuable part
his leather His loss is estimated at about $500 in-
sured for $700 in the Market Insurance Company.
Fourth floor, occupied as q carpenters shop BY ].
Levy. Loss about 5000; no insurance
No. Doyer street, first floor, occupied by George
Sanders boot and shoe maker; got out the most Of his
stock. Loss about 500; no insurance. ea@
No. Doyer street, occupied by Charles Bush, dealer
in matches. Stock damaged by water about e100
Second floor occupied by William Henning, tablo
maker. stock damaged by water about $200; insured
Part Of same floor, occupied by William 6aiP, tewely
boz maker; loss about $3.50.
The third Hoor OF this building occupied by W.
liam Henning, whose family pertshed in the flames.
No. 2o4 Chatham square, Arst floor upoccupied. The
second noor occupied by Mr.. Thwaite photograph GAL
lery. Damaged by water about 81 900.
The top floor occupied by Mrs. Cunlin: almost al
her furniture destroyed. Loss about 500; no IN
surance.
No. 2Oe hat and cap store, occupied by n. zugalls
Stock ged by water about 81 600 insurance.
No. 2os, clothing store, occupied by Michsel Rtch
Stock damaged by about $780, for s. 900
10 the Citizens' Insurance Company.
Basement OF No. 20S occupied by John Dukes Brother
trunk makers. Stock damaged by water about $780, In
sured for $500 In the Rutgers Insurance Company.
The buildings No. 21o Chatham square and No. Doyer
owned by Mrs. Burrell. The damage done to-
them viii to about IS 600; said to bs insured
No. 20S Chatham square Is also owned by Mrs. BurrelI
II is damaged about 81 900.
No. 20e is also damaged about $780, insured.
In concluding this report must state that Captain
Jourdan, sergeant Walsh and the under their COM
mand deserving Of the highest praise for the very
efficient which they kept order and assisted in
saving life and property.
Since writing the above have learned that William
Henn'ng died in the hospital Of the injuries received
The ages OF the unfortunate family who lost
their lives follows'-wliam Henning, aged 2s
years Mary Hennng, aged 2b years Vim. Henning, Jr,
aged years. Maria Hennng, aged years. Charles Hem
ming, aged Is months.
The remains al the Sixth ward station house. Cor
Rsnney yesterday empannellod jury, and to-day
he will thorough investigation into all the
facts connected with the melancholy occurrence Nu
merous witnesses have been summoned TO appear and
give their evidence in the matter.
The Mining states and the Mining
tf Operations.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
In your issue OF Tuesday last you say "Mr Sylvester
: