The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-03-28

Store of Mr.. James Brown--siii ccnsssacd
ltne store on the main stscst together @iLa,
the Warehouses be!liad. with large uaar-
tity Of groceries, Sugar. Coffee, Flour &c.
small alley next presented Itself, be-
tween the .vepdue. Office and the store OF
aiessrs. Bnhn and Hm5ner--the fire crossed
this alley, and consumed tho kitchen. i'm the.
back yard, attached to this last teueu,ent.--
Inc store Of Messrs. Rohn and Hubnere.-
cape>i, parity owing to its superior elevation
to The contiguous buildings. ann, partly 10 irs
root beng composed of slate. From the kit
jchcn, the fire extended to the ro.f OF the
suite of brick buildings, below Mcssrs Bohn
and Hubner's, belonging to ticrvas S,orrs,
Esq. which suite was completely DESTROYED.
! his suite was composed OF various tcne-
ments, occupied by Mr.. Wcrca. tayior
Messrs. JL.nson ScReat, jewellers, Messrs,i
sheppard < Luclle, and Mr.. Green, mer-
Giants. The hack-h'uses attached to thes.
tene'nents, participated of the same fate.-
The progress ofthe fire was at length arrest.
ed by aparrapet or party wall, attached TO
TIE tenement occupied by Mr. w Temple.
and separating the roof of that tenement
from that of Mr.. Green's
| The wind was Violent ard the most seri-
Gus fears were entertained of the fals. of all
the buildings on the north side of the Mar
ket bridge. The flaming brands flew to an
immense distance They set fire to several
roofs on the other side of the street-.o seye.
ra! on the same side below-sbev flew even
,bcloWShockoe Greek * set fire to the market.
aonse, close to the mtrket bridge, and to Sc.
veral houses below The brands are ann.
posed to have flown in one direction nearly
; coo Yards.
Nc computation can yet be formed OF the
! injury and loss sustained. The houses are
sehe'aiiy vasuaoie-the suite of brick build
ings was however insured by the Mutual AS.
surance Society of Virginia. a considerable
Quantity of goods was DESTROYED, particular.
| ly iii the vendue Office and warehouses of
Mr.. Brown.
! The impctuosity of the flames was inn
mcnse. vast number of people. attended
the nTe--but there was little order and lit
lie discipline There were four fire engines
on the ground. Some individuals distin-
sunshed themselves by their intelligent and
powerful exertions. Mr.. Osgpod displayed
AL his wonted fire and intre 5idiry.
This melancholy accident has demonstrat-
ca at least three truths to the citizens of
Richmond list. the necessity of separating
heir houses by parry or n..raeet val, sew.
raj feet nigh 81 the necessity of COVERING
their roofs with tile or slate inste ad of shineles
81 The necessity of better discipline in the
hire companies & a more complete apnara-
u used on these occasions. such as hooks,
| 49, ~. way tne INHABITANTS profit by this
Melancholy experience of the losses Of our
sellow citizens
| ~ We recommend Mr.. Nicno,as's c;r4
GUAR 10 the notice o. the rearcr-it has lust
issued from the press, and is, for the first
time, published in a news paper.
III The contest. going on in our paper.
IS contrary to our rules. 1t shall be stont -
A-truce with personalities
NJ other pieces will be admitted against
Mayor Clarke until he is heard ont. we
nave assurances, that short time, will com,
piete his defence.
We understand that tie tolloz,;us- o,,.
engagements haze been mate at re .kilgto,,
'orf'fftnS out a hortion If me .nuyv, aSre.,
G5le 10 me act of Congress - Con,g,od9r.
rogers, fsto command the fiieate Constit,x.
ION Com Decatur, the United Stot,s
Catltain Boinbridge, the President Cg6f
tI"lI, the Chesaheake /; CAPT. .ste7yar,. H.
EsSea Capt. Smith. The John Adam, a.
| cam. Robinson, the Wash Manu- neu, Of
hcers haze been ahhsintea.. ComDzoIor.
R2sers is 10 command on HE northern sto.
t12n-Commodore Decatur, on the sout6.
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