Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-19


counts of heavy damages sustained from
the late deluge. Amongst other mis-
chiefs, we hear that the substantial aud
expensive bridge at Occoquan has been
swertaMay. MAT. Int.
~ BALTIMORE, Augustl2.
ek THE FRESHET.
We have not been able TO obtain any further
particulars OF the loss olives by the late fresh
ct, although several persons are yet missing
from their homes. The loss OF property by IN
dividuals is immense-andt the city itselfhas re-
ceived an injury from which it will he a con-
siderable period before It can recover. The
disastrous circumstances that followed this e.
vent, and which cannot be said to have ceased
with the storm, will be felt for long time
hereafter, and the evidence of its ravages will
be manifest for many subsequent months, and
To keEold the inhabitants of . portion ofour
city, some part of which was thickly populated,
compelled to fly for the safety of their persons,
to-the upper stories oftheir dwellings, was
scene truly lanentabe and what added to its
gloomy features, the currept was SO impetuous,
bearing. along with il every description OF tim
Der, wood. trees and animals of various kinds,
thatit was impossible, exceptinale lew Instances,
TO relieve them from their distressing situations,
which was effected by the means of boats con-
veyed by land from the docks. In some in
stances, whole houses have been demolished
IN others, particularly at the CORNERS of streets,
their foundations are SO torn away, and they
appear SO destitute of support as to render
their present standing almost miracle. The
food extended In Holiday street nearly to the
Theatre, and in Market street nearly to Frede-
rick street.
We notice, with much pleasure, that several
respectable and opulent citizens are making
exertions to relieve the unfortunate sufferers,
and that by voluntary contribution the aid like.
ly to be afforded will be very considerable; and
We should be wanting IN feeling were we 10 o.
NIT to remark, that the females of our city are
active and successful in their endeavors to adj
minister comfort and consolation TO the indi.
gent, particularly of their own sex, aud 10
aootli the smart OF their adversely.
In addition to the particulars we have here
tofore published we understand thatthree large
stone bridges on the Reistertown turnpike road,
were demolished and one on the Washington
road 80 much injured that il il impossible. A
whirlwind was also experienced at the head of
South River, on Saturday last, about noon, which
entirely destroyed every building on HE farm
ofMr. Joseph Cotcman, and one OF his daughters,
aged Is years, was Instantly killed by DEAN,
thatwas furiously driven by the strength Of the
tornado, from building in the vicinity. Ano-
tber daughter and q son of the same person,
were severely injured.
No doubt considerable time will eiapse before
we shall obtain all even Of the most important
particulars of the destruction of the late fresh
ct. II has not yet been fully ascertained how
much space was embraced by its ravages. The
American of this morning presents the follow
ing paEticulars of the serious effects ofthe storm
ia the country.
DISTRESSES At YORK, Pa.
BY the rival last evening oftwo gentlemen
from York, Pa. we have received correct in
formation of the injuries sustained by the inha-
btants of that town III consequence of the hca-
w tall of rain on Friday and Saturday last
The stream called the Big Cadorns," running
through the town, was swelled 80 much above
the usual level, as TO carry destruction to all
property near its banks.
The following are the names ofpersoDs whose
lives were ascertained to be lost at o'clock on
Sunday morning MIR. Hugh Cunningham and
WIFE Samuel Eichelberger, son of Martin !;
Daniel Updegraff, formerly Editor of the York
"Exposiior )" child of Mr.. john Williams a
maidservant of Mr.. Cunningham; Harry Brad
ley, a colored man--and two other men, names
not recoliected.
The following Is a list Of Houses destroyed :
Onthe West side ofthe stream: MIR. Spangler's
house, entirely NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Jessop's
shop, ao.-Mr. Elger's nail factory and dwell
hing, depart of John Williams house, do
Mr.. Reels house, do.-zback part Of Smiths "a
vern, do Mr. Slusser's house, do.
On the S. w. side OF the stream part of
Mrs. Dowdle's house-Mr. Eiche'bergeTs tan-
house-Mr. PreDtz's house, Occupied by MIR.
Cunningham Israel Gardner's new brick
kcuse.
On the S. E. side Mr.. Baler's Morocco
Shop--part of MIR. Barntzs Brewcry-Mr.
Michael Dowdle's Carrying Shop aud Tame
Ty-Mr. WeIsh's Brewery and part of his dwell
Rag.
Kings Paper-Niill is muchinjured. Also, the
South part of York Bridge. The Bridge on
king-George street is swept away.
These gentlemen also inform that all the
Bridges between this city and York have been
swept away ;snd from the intelligence gather
ed as they came along, II appears that mum
Der of Mills on tbs different streams have been
CARED of. lPatrict.