The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-15 00:00:00

AMERICA.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sir,—l have read with much pleasure the letter of
your correspondent, " M. C. C.," in which she suggests
that the ladies of England should raise a subscription for
the purpose of presenting Lerd Lyndhurst and Sir
Erskine Perry with a testimonial, in the shape of some
work of art orarticle of vertu, as an expression of the deep
gratitude of onr sex for the noble exertions of
those gentlemen in our behalf in opposition to
the many objectionable clauses in the Chancellor's
Divorce Bill. I am one, I hope of many, who
responds most cheerfully to M. C. C.'s proposal, and
beg to offer her my thanks for her admirable and well-
timed letter. lam sure that thousands of our country.
women will respond with equal cheerfulness. M. C. O.
iisks that some lady of position will give to her sugges-
tion a more tangible shape. I can only say, I shad be
most happy to send my name and 201. subscriptior,
whenever M. C. C., by advertisement or otherwise, in
your paper, will do me the favour to say how I can
communicate with her. —I am, ecc.,
A LADY OF TITLE.

FIRE AT MESSRS. PICKFO.RD AND CO.'S.

The following letters have been addressed to the
editor of the Times :

Sir,—The exaggerated statements which have ap.
peared in reference to the results of the late fire at the
premises occupied by Messrs. Pickford and Co., at
Camden-town induce me to request the favour of your
giving insertion to this note in your next issue.
It is, of course, impossible for me to ascertain exactly
the loss which has been sustained ; but suffictert ie
already known to enable me to deny the accuracy of
many of the statements. For instance, it ►s said t hat
40,000 quarters of corn were destroyed. The entire
quantity in the building was 400 quarters, with 1,200
quarters of beans.
The number of horses is greatly overstated, and I sat
happy to add that, only one animo. met with any case.
alty. The area of the warehouses astroyed is little more
than an acre, instead of five as stated. The quantity of
goods within the warehouses at the time of tee confla-
gration was very small, owing to the fact that all the
important trains for the north had been despatched, and
time was given by telegraph to atop the incoming trains.
The entire weight of good= (many of them of very small
value) which wes destroyed is about 60 tons, and the
insurances eff-cted upon them will cover the loss. The
building itself was insured for a considerable
amount, and the loss on it will be small. I need
naraly say that, as the warehouse is separated from the
railway by the Regent's Canal, neither the line nor
other works of the railway were affected. The various
reports which have appeared in the public prints all seem
to as-ess the damage at exactly 250,0001. ; without
being able precisely to state the amount, I have little
hesitation in saying that in all probability this sure is
about four times the real amount, including the building.
I may add that the business has not been interrupted.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

MARE Huisg.
General Manager's office, Euston Station, June 1:3.

Sir,—ln reply to a letter from your reporter relative
to the above, appealing in your insertion of yesterday,
I beg to state that the greater part of the books in us•
in the 0 C. office (the only office ope❑ at the time of the
tire) w. re saved, several of which I took out myself.
Moreover, I can testify, that the principal of our (ffice,
at the Lazard of his own life, waited until he saw all that
was possible moved from the office.
Apologizing for again intruding upon your valuable
space and time,
I am, Sir, yours obediently,
RICHARD STEEL.
Camden Station, London, June 13.