The New York herald., 1876-09-18

n portion OF the twcvc-inch brick Wall 0f tbc new
Tour story buildings Nos 2s3. 245 and 2s1 West Fifty
fourth street, was blown down. causing damage Of
about 5000 scanolding IN tho rear alsn gave way
large tree at Fourteenth street and Seventh nvc-
nue.. and smother at Twenty fourth street and Tenth
avenue. were prostraied
dead tree opposite No. 344 East Third street fell,
dcmoshng vendcrs wagon.
In the Fifih precinct opposite No. 10 Beach
street. fences at No York and Nos IL and 23 Leon
ard and chimney at No l4l Hudson street. blown
down
In the Fifteenth precinct large trees opposite Nos.
IL aud 10 Clinton place were prostrated the latter
breaking the nre alarm telegraph wires Later three
more large trees were blown Nos 5, and
Clinton place. wooden awning No. Fourth
avenue was blown down large Tree opposite No. 10
Washington square and another at No. IL West Tenth
street succumbed TO the storm.
The only damage reported IN the sixth precinct was
chimney blown down At No. ll2 Leonard street and
signs at Nos s3 and s5 Centre street
The Twenty second precinct reported the fall OF
chimney al the northwest corner of Fiuy.scvcnth
street and Eighth avenue A large political banner
fastened IL shared its fate. tree IN front OF No.
367 West Forty y-eignth street also !cl
In the Twcnty-ninth precinct large trcc was blown
down at No. 20 West Thrtv-trst street.
THE STORM BROOKLYN.
The storm which commenced carly yesterday morn
ny was one OF unusual severity and continued all day.
There very pedestrians the streets and tho
churches slimv attended. notwh tanding
the pulps occupied by tho regular pastors who
have but lately returned from thervncaions Trecs we've
blown down In many OF the streets shutters were I'M
hinged and fell with great TO the pavement while
signs representing all branches OF business,
scattered along the NAN tbroughiarcs Consider.
able damage has been done throughout tho city, he cx-
which could be learned last night IN nccount
OF many OF the policc telegraph wires having teen
TnR STORM JEnsEr
The sweep OF the in Jersey City was felt
throughout The low lands which completely
flooded frees blown down on lalisade avenue,
Monmouth street Grand street and Communpaw ave.
Tho Hayes and Whec or banner at the City Hall
also blown down.
TON, ~ J-TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
oDsTRUcTFD.
TRENTON, y. I., Sept. II, 1876.
terrific rain storm ragged here all day-one OF the
ncrccst ever known to have taken place. Tho wind
was iriyhtfu and caused much damage property in
the city Several streets particularly Perry street,
werc block AIDED by trees from their roots whic
inpcdcd the passage OF vcnclcs Many frnmo buildings
were damaged aud in course OF erection we.c
blown down. Tho rcols of houses were blown of and
sigr and other outside adOrncnts wcro carried
pcil nell through the streets.
During the crcest period OF tho storm nearly ovory
person kept within doors II is feared that much dam
age caused on tho outskirts OF the CITY ana in tho
country Tclegrnphc cOmmu uncation was Tor awhile
obstruced by the effect OF the storm on the wires.
At nine O'Clock in tho evening the storm had some
what subsidized.
CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION BUILDINGS INJURED
TRIES, ROOFS AND cHIMNEYs CARRIED
AWAY.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept IT, 1876.
During the storm which ragged here to-day some Of
the glass in tho windows Of tho main Exhibition build.
ing and Machinery Hall forced out, causog con-
siderable damage exhibits chiefly British and Amer,
can The government and several OF the state build
in2s also damaged, but to no serious extent
portion OF the roof o the Transcontinental Hotel,
situated near the Exhibition grounds, was carried
away.
The Massachusetts regiments which arrived to-day
were unable pitch their tents and, consequently did.
not 20 into ercampmcrt proposed.
In nll sections of the city Trees roofs and chmneys
carried away and several persons injured, bus
none seriously.
FREsHET IN THE DELAWARE ANTICIPATED.
MILFORD, Pa, Sept II, 1876
severe northeast rain last night and
stii continues undated Tho Delaware River and all
ITS tributaries rising rapidly and heavy ireshct Is
anticipated This Is the first considerable rain Ia ths
section since juno
THE RAIN ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY.
PouGnKEErsrE, ~ Y, Sept. II, 1876.
A heavy rain storm has prevailed in the Hudson
River Valley all day. and is still in progress tonight,
with northcastcrly shiftng to souhcas,crly winds
large quantity OF rain has fallen
VESSEL AsHoRE-AN UNKNOWN BRIG ON THE
OUTER BAR AT SEA GIRT--ETFECTs OF TH1
STORM
SEA GInr, l.. l.. Sept II. 1874
An unknown full rugged brig, apparently laden,
struck the outer bar OF this beach five miles south
OF Lilo Saving station No. ~ TINS morning Inc
high and wind prevent boarding. The government
crews OIL duty volunteered ready TO render
sistancc practicable. Tho storm has ragged
since last evening. blowing continuous gale from
the northeast, accompanied by heavy rams Tho tc1
is very high bostcIous Should II continue during
the night the vessel wil!probaby so to pieces.
CAuTIoNARY SIGNALS OUT AT NEWPORT.
NEWPORT, r. l., Sept. II, 1ss6
Long needed rain arrived to-day, and a storm has
ragged here since two o'clock this morning caution.
ary signal was from the Signal Office, and
dcei of yeascls ha In for LnrhQr.