The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-22 00:00:00

FIRE AT TOTTENHAM.

Between 11 and 12 o'clock on Wednesday night, one of the
most extensive and calamitous fires which have occurred for
many years broke out in the quiet village cif Tottenham, which,
before it was subdued, extended to ten houses, while amongst
the property destroyed were several valuable homes. The first
intimation which was received at the various engine-stations
was from the reflection in the atmosphere, and so powe.rful
were the flames, that Connorton, of the West of England,
was called for Barbican, to which place be directed the
engine. Upon arriving there he was told the fire was
at Islington. Upon proceeding to Farringden-street, the
Whiteeross-street engines were also going in the same direc-
tion. An inquiry was then made at the station-house, Islieg-
ton-green, but in consequence of no correct information being
obtained the engines returned, and upon their arrival in Smith-
field they then ascertained the exact spot. After several hours
of constant and unremitting exertions the flames were subdued,
but not before a number of houses were destroyed and damaged.
The loss of property is estimated at about 1,5001. To the
foremen of the West of England and the Brigade the utmost
credit is due, as well as to the police, who rendered every aid
in their power in stopping the progress of the destructive
element.

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following occurrence took place adjacent to the London and
Birmingham Railway terminus, huston-square:—lt appears
that a gentleman, whose name has not transpired, alighted
from his gig in the New-road, to call upon a friend, when the
horse, a valuable and high-spirited animal, suddenly started cff
at a full gallop, passing along Aleltoo-streetnintoVtahrruemvimoloonnicl-e.
street, when, while attempting to turn round in the direction
of the Hampstead-road, its head came in contact with the iron-
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DEPARTURE OF THE MAIL FOR CANADA AM) THE
UNITED STATES.—LIVERPOOL, WEDNISDAY.—ShortIy after
six o'clock last night the Columbia, Captain Judkins, took her
departure from our port, and proceeded with her Majesty's
mails and a fair number of passengers for Canada and the
United Stites.