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The New York herald., 1869-01-04

Block Of Ten Daildings Destroy ed-The Loss
Estimated mt $500, ,OO0-The Insurances.
Bangor Jan. p correspondence OF Boston Tran
script.l
This city was visited last night with the most de-
structive connagrat0n ever known In this part of
the state. 1t commenced at about eight O'Clock and
assistance having arrived from several OF the adon
Ing towns.
block Of ten brick buildings was entirely con-
sumed. Loss estimated at upwards Of three hun.
drcd thousand dollars upon which there Is said to
have been insurance OF hundred and forty seven
thousand dollars. The principal losers are given
below
Il. p. Baldwin, boots and shoes, stock mostly
saved; loss small; fully insured. Emery, Wing Co.,
ss'Coo ySsl'' '0s' "0' ''''''' = '1'' 'nSu'o0 '0f
tonnor Fuller, grocers; loss, $4,000 to $4,000;
Charles Hayward 4 Co.. grocers; stock valued at
ss5 1000; total loss insured Tor 2ooo store insured
s. +. Harrington. hardware; loss, $4,000; insured
Fogs Bridges, hardware; stock valued at $4,000;
partly saved; insured for $4,000
total loss; Insured FOR $4,000. ''''' " '''''''
partly Saved; Insured for 500 900. ''' : '''''''
G. III. Demming, agricultural Implements, stock
aD qr
an immense stock OF goods, which were mostly re-
moved in badly damaged condition: fully insured,
Wneelwright Clark whose elegant block was
saved with the greatest dliculty, are damaged in
their store aud Stock TO the amount OF $4,000 No
The other losses are small.
The owners OF the buildings destroyed, except
Charles Hayward and :. H. Dale, who owned the
stores they occupied, are:-fleirs o! Abncr Taylor
two stores. Mrs. sophie Brown, II. A. Butler heirs
OF Robert Treat, George W. Pickering, J. u. Foster
and Billings heirs one store each, and T. J. Stewart
q storeh0use in the rear Of C0nnor Fuller's. The
valle OF the buildings destroyed is $4,000; amount
OF insurance uncertain.
While this fire was In progress, fire was discovered
In the attic OF the dry goods store OF A. w. III. H.
Kirkpatrick, on Main street, 0ccasioncd By cinders
from the other fire. This was extfngused with small
damage. The fire created the greatest consserna-
tion. as IL feared the entire business portion of
the city on the west side would be consumed.
At three O'Clock this morning fire was discovered Ia
the Drew House, on Harioa street, occupied by
three families; and that was entirely consumed;
contents saved; caused by defective fue.
Our nre department was aided by one engine from
Brewer ana ono IRON Orino, eight miles distant,
which was brought la by special train on the
European and North American Railroad In Just eight
minutes or a mile minute, and rendered valuable
service.
The night was very cold. aud much trouble was
aud from the hose being frozen.
Several stocks OF goods, other than those men,
toned above, were damaged more or less b. removal
TO places OF safely.
The valuablcs OF the Second Natlona, Bank. In
whecwrgnt 4 Clark's block were removed TO the
Savings Bank.
The origin OF the nrc is uncertain, but II Il sun
posed to have taken IRON q stove In Connor AZ Ful-
lers oil room. The general feeling IL one OF thank.
fulncss that It's progress was stopped without
greater loss.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04
INCREASE or MURDERS.
To THE EDITOR or THE nERALD:--

To THE EDITOR or THE IIERALD:-
Having been a constant reader OF the HERALD for
more than thirty years, and duly estimating It's wide
spread initencc take occasion to call your atten-
ton to the fearful Increase OF murders and unpro
voked assaults In this city, thereby endangcrlng
the persons and lives Of the most unorendng citizens
When peaceful citizen is assaulted aud assasst-
mated IN front OF his own residence, without any
protection from the police, We have the strongest
proof Of the utter incflccncy Of this branch OF
city government, and we have arrived nc that point
where lorbearnnce ceases to bo n virtue. Our police
system requires reconstructing and remodcllinR,
and call upon you M guardian OF the public ins
terest To direct the best mode In which u can he ac-
compilshed.
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GEORGIA..

The Negro Troubles on thc O1cechcc-yyhite
Families Moving into Savannah-Arrivn Of
Troops.
SAVANNAH, Jan. o. 1862.
Affairs on the 0gccchee remain In st1',, quo moth
ing having been done on either side. The white
families from Bryan county are moving into the
city and It Is reported that tho trouble Is extending
70 that county. Two companies Of the United states
Sixteenth Infantry. under General sibley, arrived
to-day. The civil aud military authorities arc In
conference and many rumors are anoat.
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LIVERPOOL, Jan. "A despatch from Gibraltar
reports the arrival OF the American bark Speed we'll
Captain Patscn, dismasted. The Speed we'll sailed
from New York December for Cadiz.
SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. I--The steamship Main, from
New York November ~ arrived at this port to-day,
on her way 20 bremen.
QUEENSTOWN. Jan. s.--The steamship rcnnsyl.
vania, Captain Hail. from New York December ip,
arrived here saturday and proceeded 70 iavcrpool.
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AUS STRiA.

The Emperor Napoleon and tho Maximilian
Monument.
TRIESTE Jan. 3, 1869.
The Emperor Napoleon has subscribed five thou.
sand francs for the monument TO be erected here to
the late Emperor Maximilian.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

Reported Shooting or Citizens by the MiIlsia.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, jan 8, 1859.
1t was reported here tonight that the militia at
Marion, Arkansas, had taken five prisoners who
were confined in jail, tried them by drum-head
court martial. and carried them 10 the woods and
shot them. The names Of DR.. Mckenzie aud John
Thorpe, two well known citizens alone are given.
The report caused considerable excitement here.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04
NEW YORK.

The Opening OF The Albany and SusQue-
hanna Railroad.
BINGHAMT0N, Jan. 8, 1859.
The opening Of the Albany and Susquehanna
Railroad win be celebrated here on the 18th instant
The Legislature and Governor Hoffman, with the
officers Of the Erie Railroad, the Syracuse and Bing
hamton Railroad, and the Delaware and Lacka.
wanna Railroad also the officers and directors Of the
Albany and Susquehanna Ra nroad, are expected to
be present. Two trains Will come from Albany
arriving at three O'Clock in the afternoon and one
OF them Will return in the evening. There Will be a
grand dinner, with speeches, &c. The citizens Of
Binglamton are making preparations for fine
celebration.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

Tax Riots Throughout tho Kingdom.
FLORENCE Jan. 3, 1909.
Riotous disturbances, arising out OF the attempts
OF The revenue officers to collect the unpopular mill
tax, are reported In parts OF the kingdom, but
they appear to be OF an Insignificant character.
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SPAIN.

Loss Of tho Insurgents In the Siege of Malaga.
MADRID, Jan. 8, 1859.
The Official reports state that the loss OF the insur
gents during the late lighting in Malaga was 400
men. The city is now perfectly quiet.
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FRANCE.

Fitting Out Of French Iron-Ciads.
LONDON, Jan. 3, 1860.
Dispatches from Paris report that several French
iron-clads are preparing for sea.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

FRANKFORT rBouRsE.--rRANKroRr, Jan. s--united
States nvc-twenty bonds are quoted to-day at 10Y
1pM for the issue Of 1so2.
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Fatal Accident mt the Auburn Skating Rink
-Four Children Injured-One Fatally.

-Four Children Injured-One Fatally.
AUBURN Jan. 3. 1909.
serious accident occurred at the skating rink In
this city last evening by the falling In OF the roof Of
the building BY the weight OF the upon 1t. At
the time there were about thirty persons the ce
Four children seriously injured .one.of hen the
son OF Colonel Dodge, fatally. He died last night.
The others had limbs broken. but with the excep-
tiOn OF daughter Of Mr.. J. w. Haight, not con-
sidered in dangerous condition.
Snow Storm mt Binghamton-DeIny Of TRIMS.
BiNGHAMTON, Jan. g. 1862
The snow storm is severe here. The snow has
drifted somewhat and is from fifteen to twenty
inches deep. The trains all the roads several
hours behind time. One freight train was twenty
hours behind time and two or three have been aban-
doned. In many places In the country around Bng-
hamton the drifted snow covers the fences
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS,
received the first grand gold medal
the s higher recompense the Gross OF the Legion of
Honor s..hs uny.rsa E.po Paris, rd7 These we're
The highest awards oi Inc Exposition, the house ot
CHICkERIN0 SONS was the only one so honorcd. ID
the United States have been awardc nns pro-
miums In direct composition with tho leading
Of The country and at the Great Exhibition In London
received the highest award given In tho
United States Total, seventy first premiums and hs
most naering testimonials from the leading arsts OF
world.
wARERooMs NO. II EAST FOURTEENTH STREET,
new York, between Broadway and Fifth avenue.
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Circulars OF Evcry Description and Notices
asnd meetings printed 70 ss nss.s. possible :.
PRiSTiSo EsfxBIisiiMESf. W W Nassau .sresI
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A Valuable Gin.-Dr. r.. =. Fitch,s Family
physcsn 20 pages describes diseases and their
dies Sent 70 any address Free or given TO who call
for H.
war, every Monday and every other January
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday aud Thursday Speciality
Chronic Diseases
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Avoid Wet Feet BY Using CasutchouciS, .
solution OF rubber In oils, positive waterproof.
srAfFOKD, Manufacturer, IL Cedar street.
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OPENING Of The Tammany.

Tonight the paatal Tammany-thc reconstructed
hall OF the scattered sachems-opens its spacious
doors for the convention of pleasure seekers. The
inaugural programme in the grand theatre will COM
prise overture and ballad, ballet dac,ion burlesque
'srhe Love Of Prince;, "After Dusk "a parody on
cater Dark;' icats on the trapcze, ..Puncn and
judy" marionettes and other entertainments. The
building will doubtless be filed 10 its utmost limits,
as its reinauguraiion has been looked forward TO
with much interest
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

NeUtue.s, Econory and Despatch CombInsd
the execution Of orders AeuopoNan Joo rinting EsAes
same mt VI Nassau sireees.
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Pamphlets, Law Reports, Ac., Executed
w,a nsaines guckn.ss and despach twcnave per cess
chs apsr than cher printing establishment 10 tho city
n ~ METROPOLITAN SOB PAINTING ESTABLISH
NENr 81 Nassau sircea
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

Crissadsre,s UnrivaIlcd Hair DYE. sold and
applied ai No Asor House Msnuactory IS Maiden isus
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

The Famous Corucr-D1 Nassna streets
Fulton. The Metropolitan JOB Printing ks'sbsnea
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

For Fjvst Glass Printing Of Every DcscrIp.
ton 70 10 The Metropolitan JOB frnsins EstAbishmsns
Nonaau street
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FUN, Jun. I5US.
Joseph w. Davis, the broker who was reported
missing in the evening papers Of Saturday publishes
. card referring to his unsuccessful struggles TO
avoid bankruptcy, which left him in q condition
mentally and physically requiring rest, and closing
g. iollows:-.On Monday morning my creditors will
md me at my ONCE prepared 10 show how every
cent that had has been disposed or and where anu
BY Uhom NV money has been losi.u
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In consequence OF the sudden illness Of Mme Rose
Bell there Will be change in the cast OF "Genevieve"
at the Theatre Francais tonight. Mile. Desclauzas
win take the part OF Drogan, the page, while the
role Of Genevevc win be filled by new ctan,etse
the BoufTes Parislens Paris Report speaks highly
Of the new artist OF Mr.. Grau's company. Mile.
Descauzas appeared on Saturday evening ca La
Grande Duchesse with great success
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

While Waiting for q Cough "to Go as II
csms' ron are often sowing tho seeds OF Consumpsion
Better VI at once JAYNE's TxPEcrORAST sure ears
for ell Coughs and Colds Sold evcrywhere. e..
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Essahjlshed In 1sOO.-Thc Mctrcpeoltan Deb
Printing Establishment. Va Nassau street.
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MISSOURI.
AIIcxed FrnuiI. IN q. T.ovl

Alleged Frauds In 81. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2, 1859.
Abraham A. Abrams, who was some months ago
convicted OF having stolen goods in his possession
and was sentenced to the penitentary but pardoned
by the Governor, was to-day arrested and held in
$4,000 bail on the charge OF perjury and making
fraudulent returns in bankrupt case, whereby 1t is
alleged he concealed $4,000 worth OF property with
view OF defrauding his creditors.
Adolphls Pau, q clerk In the Post Once, was ar
rested to-day on the charge OF abstracting letters
OF $4,000.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

Arrival Of the Chinese Embassy.
PARIS, jan. 3, 1862
Mr.. Burlingame and the other members OF the Chi
nese Embassy have arrived In this city.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

Wl9s, Toupees and Ornamental Hair.-ncs
LuAS. 40 Hsu1 sgs.G
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

Operations Of Lnnd Thieves In DeKnlb and
Caldwell Couniies-Failure of a Distributing
AssOciatfOn-The Woman Suffrage Society.
ST.. LOUIS Jan. 3, 1862
1t has transpired that land thieves have forged
titles to and held over 10000 acres of land in De-
Kalb and Caldwell counties, in this State. One Of
the parties concerned Is now in Jail at Sc. Joseph
The Western Distributing Association. OF Kansas
City, which sold tickets throughout the West has
burst.
The woman's Suffrage Society, OF this city, held
meeting yesterday. Delegates were appointed TO go
to Jefferson City and advocate the cause Of woman
suffrage before the Legislature.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04
MAssAcHUsE

Discharge OF the Alleged Maiden Wanderers.
BOSTON, Jan ., 1860.
The examination OF Ruth aud Lilies, who we're
arrested on suspicion Of numbering David G. FauiK-
ner. the Maiden watchmsn resulted in their discharge
from custody.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04
ITALIAN TAX RIOTS.
Arrival Of the Chinese Embassy
in Paris.
TURKEY AND GREECE.

The Eastern Conference-POsition of Russia.
LONDON, Jan. s. 1859.
The Conference on the Eastern difficulty will meet
at Paris on the 9th OF January.
1t s said that should Its deliberations prove abor
tive Russia will demand strict onintervention on
the part OF the European Powers In the quarrel be-
tween Greece and Turkey.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04
Concert at Irving Hall.

The second Sunday concert OF the Mendessohn
Orchestral Union took place last evening at Irving
Hail. Considering the incement state OF the weather
the audience was comparatively large. and an excel
lent programme was heartily enjoyed. One OF the
principal features Of the concert was rousing med
ley-"New Years Calls"-by Mr.. II. Mollenhauer 1t
is needless TO say that Dodworth's orchestra rem
dered 1t in splendid style, as, indeed, all the
other selections. Miss F. Rokohl made her first ap-
pearance as u vocalist and sang D0nzetti's beaut-
ful rectative and cavatina from sLinda' with much
expression. Miss R0kohl possesses a tine voice and
promises exceedingly We'll Her rendition OF Abrs
was deservedly received with appreciation. Among
the other attractions was Miss NJ. Wedemeyer, who
rccited s.Gve Me Three Grains OF Corn and sThe
Child's Conndcncen with much taste and feeling.
Signor Poack's Interpretation OF Matters romanza
and verdis cavatina "Ernani,r was IN his usual
peculiar style. MOlenhauers washington Irving
March, brought very agreeable concert 10 sue
cessful close.
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Theatrical and Musical Notes.

Theatrical and Musical Notes.
The winter season in this city promises we'll
though hitherto there has been little to boast OF In
theatrical point OF view. At several establishments
new pieces are announced. Their success win OF
course depend not only on the merits Of the produc
tons, but also on the manner IN which they win be
presented and the capabilities OF the artists engaged
The importation OF second and even third class
artists from London and elsewhere In The days when
communication and transatlantic trips were at
tended with delay was perhaps cxcusabe. Matters
are changed now and New York must have the best
OF what Ia going Optra bouge stll triumphs.
Al the French theatre the last three nights OF
"Genevieve do Brabantr are now positively an-
nounced. Herve's cher dgure. 'T.'Eil Crew. viii
be produced next Thursday, with an excellent cast
and beautiful Dtisc en- scene.
"La Perichole- at Pixies opera House this evening"
for the first time IN this country.
"Money" Is the comedy at wallack's tonight
.Much Ado About Nothing'' Is In active prepara-
ton.
"Afer Dark will be the attraction every evening
at Niblo's Garden till the beginning Of February.
engagement at the Broadway theatre Is announced
The Emerald Ring, has had successful run;
"uumpty Dumpty,n 1t Ia needless 10 say, will con-
tnuc for some indefinite period at the Olympic thea
The entertainments Of woods MUSEUM are the
lesque every evening.
.Tne Field Of the Cloth OF Cold,r IN buricsque
FORM Will he presented for the first time at the New
York theatre by the W0rrell sisters
The spectacular drama entitled THE Horati and
Curatii'' and other entertainments at the Bowcry
theatre.
Mrs. y. n. Conway win receive benefit this even.
Ing at the rark theatre, Brooklyn when she will APP
pear In the s'Serious Family" and married Iifc.r
Tony Pastor announces new local drama, ssThe
City Messenger with feats In magic, songs and
Thc New York Circus continues Its comic panto.
mime Of "Bue Beard.n
The Central Park Garden had their last grand
sunday concert yesterday afternoon.
The San Francisco Ministries will present every
evening" until further notice, the Ethiopian opera,
'Bone squash Dablo"
Bryanis' troupe have stil "rl Trovatore- and the
representation OF the gendarmcs In "Genevieve.r
H0Viey's Mfnstres viii give for the first time at an
establishment In Brooklyn ssrhe Dutcnman's Frowr
and variety OF entertainments at Williamsburg
this evening.
This viii Be the last week Of the performance or
Kelly a. Icons Minstrcs at their establishment
prior 10 their departure for Europe.
Ole Bulls concerts at steinway Hall take place
TINS and tomorrow evenings.
vandenhofrs second and nnal course OF readings
WIZ commence this evening at the theatre OF the
ParepA- ROSA and troupe Of artists win give one
erand concert at SteInway Hall on Ffdsr evening
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II was stated few days ago that u. 7. Merrick
had refused to take part In the prosecution against
Judge Bustced. The statement seems to be only
partially true. Mr. Merrick viii not participate in
the prosecution before the judiciary Committee but
has been engaged to prepare very important papers
bearing upon tho Bustecd case. Certain Alabamians
here charge that Judge Bustccd has 10 hts credit In
Mobile bank about $4,000, which they allegc be-
longs to the United states government. Mr.. Mcr-
rick Is preparing 10 take the necessary legal steps to
secure this large amount subject to tho decision OF
Judicial tribunals If this charge has any founda-
ton 1t viii damage very materially the Judges pros
pcct OF an escape from impeachment.
The Reported Indlan Fight.
Although special inquiries have been made by the
received in confirmation OF the rumored second bat
tie with the Indians.
Comunissiener Wells Third Annual Report.
/. Hon. u. A. Wells, Special Commissioner OF rcve-
nue. has nearly completed his third annual report,
addressed TO tho Secretary OF the Treasury, and
which win be transmitted to Congress on Tuesday.
1t is said 10 be an elaborate document. treating Of
the tarlfr, internal revenue money and industrial
questions In all their derent aspects, and recon-.
mcndng such changes In the present laws ~ will
remove obstacles In the work OF taxation while pro-
tecting home industry. lie also proposes modlfca-
tons In the bonded warehouse system.
The Proposed New indictment Against sur-
ratf.
District Attorney Darlington has caused to be
summoned about ten witnesses thus far, but none
from distance, TO appear before the Grand Jury
with view Of obtaining another indictment against
John u. Susratt u is said about the court house
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THE SOUTHERN csMnzRe.aL CONVENTION.


Final Adjournment of tho Body-yyr. Fill
morc's Parting AdGress-Hls Last Appear
ancc in q Public Convention-Thc Postal
Telegraph.
LOUISVILLE. KY. Oct 10. 1869.
The Convention met at ten O'Clock this morning.
The Committee on Investigation presented
proving Southern ports, and especially the nayiga-
ton OF the Mississippi, which was adopted.
Additional reports were made by the Committee
on Emigration, the majority report favoring Chinese
emigration, and the minority report was In opposi-
tion thereto.
lively debate took place between Messrs Shorter,
OF Alabama, and HUI, against the majority report
and Walbridge. OF Texas, and Massey OF Virginia,
in favor thereof The whole subject was voted
down.
resolution was offered thanking cx-president
Fillmore for the dgnided and impartial manner
with which ne discharged his duties as chairman,
which was unanimously adopted.
the Committee on miscellaneous Business pre-
sentcd areport memorializng Congress TO designate
some point In the Mississippi valley for holding the
Worlds FAIR In 1871. Adopted.
MT. Fillmore then arose and eulogHed the pro-
ceedings OF the Convention aud stated that they
would be OF salutary benefit to the country, ana
closed by saving that ne would. probably, never
again appear In public convention.
AT quarter.past eleven the Convention adjourned
sine die
No aluslon to the postal telegraph appears In the
proceedings but the question was brought before the
Committee on Miscellaneous Business. The commit
tee unanimously instructed their chairman to report
against the sche ne or against any proposition tnat
might be presented recommending the government
10 operate telegraph AS tine rule of the Conven-
tion required all resolutions to be referred TO an ap
propriate committee this WAS the only committee to
which such proposition could have reference.
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Fine IN PEsaL STREET.
Loss 8s,GO0-A Fireman Ace
X tIfcJ.

Loss 8'b1O0-A Fireman Accidentally
Killed.
About halEpast eleven o'clock last night a fire
broke out IN the third story OF the i've story brick
building No. 27s Pearl street. The lower floor IL
occupied by Mrs. Butler, who also owns
the building, as restaurant. Tue second
aud thrd doors are occupied by II.
A. Hampstead as unware estabshm ont
In Mr. Hempstead's room the fire occurred from
Wo, r 49, ..~.s".,. mo names worked III nom
me ,nru Iivo. " ihe fourth and nth, occupied by
John T. Connolly as PAINT shop, aud did considera
bic damage.
The loss on the building win be about 81, 900; TO
the restaurant, $1,000 by WATER to the TIN shop
$4,000, by fire and water, and TO Mr..
Conholy about $1,000 Captain DeCamp and
his oficersl were promptly on hand, but ascer-
tanned no particulars until an officer OF the precinct
rushed In through 1re and smoke, with Deputy Fire
Marshal Renisch and secured the necessary nf0rma-
tion. The insurance or the various parties could
not be ascerancd, owing to the absence OF the occu
pants.
While Engine Company No. was on its way to tho
fre, James Wnalen, foreman OF the company acct
dentay fell from the engine In Cedar street,
between broadway ana Nassau street, the hind
wheel passing over his body. killing him instantly.
Whalen was twenty-nine years Of age and leaves
wife at III Washington street. His clothes and body
were horribly mutilated, his face being isfigured in
such manner, from dragging on the ground, TO
be hardly recognizable. The body was removed to
the First precinct station house. where II was viewed
by all the members OF the company. The Coroner
was notified, and Will hold an inquest to-day.