The Delaware Register, Or, Farmers', Manufacturers' & Mechanics' Advocate

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

New York, April 10.—The Lafayette Theatre, with many other buildings, was this morning destroyed by fire. It commenced about 3 o'clock, in a bakery in the rear of the block, bounded on the east by Laurens-street, on the west by Thompson-street, on the north by Grand-street, and on the south by Canal-street. In a short period, the flames reached the Theatre. This building extended from Laurens to Thompson-st., and in less than two hours was reduced to a heap of ruins. On Canal-street, was an uniform row of nine elegant three story brick buildings, most of which were nearly destroyed. Seven of those buildings were owned by Messrs Yates & McIntyre, and were insured for $40,000 each. It is believed, that the damage, on an average, will not exceed one half of the amount insured. Several other houses were destroyed or greatly injured. On the west side of Thompson-street, the row of three story brick buildings, called "Sandford's Row," were considerably injured. The Theatre is said to have cost Mr Sandford $100,000, but as the value of a thing is what it will bring in the market, it ought not to be estimated over $50,000. It was mortgaged to Henry Yates, Esq., and no insurance could be effected on it. Estimating the loss of the Theatre at $50,000, the entire loss of property may be set down at $75,000. P. S. We have stated above, that the fire commenced in a bakery. We have since been informed that it broke out in a stable, belonging to the Theatre, and it is believed to have been set on fire.