Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-27
OBSTRUCTIVE riaE.

~ DEB IhVClIVE kidG.
On the morning of the 22d inst. betwe en-
and o'clock, FIRE broke out in the distil.
Iery between White and Water streets. New
York. The flames spread with great rapi-
dity. and before they were got under, des
troyed and materially injured about twenty.
seven buildings, several of them new and
valuable brick houses. ALI the block 'front.'
ing on Broadway. between the two streets
above mentioned, with the exception CT
three houses next to White street, are des-
troyed, and two Of these three much injur.
ed. The roofs and rears of four brick houses
in White street, next to Broadway, are des.
troyed, and in Walker street, the FIRE has
extended from Broadway to the house of
Mr. Peter Mackie.
The fire originated in Grams distillerv of
spirituous liquors, which was entirely con-
sumed. [Merc. .fdu.
MOST AwFuL AND pEsoLArlHG FIRE
On Tuesday, the Goth inst. at about four
o'clock. P. NJ. most deso!ating FIRE broke
out in the city of Troy, N. Y. which had
laid in ruins one third of the fairest portion
of that fourishing city. The number Of
buildings destroyed is about one hundred
and twenty; among which are some of the
best dwellings, and great proportion Of the
largest and most substantial FIRE proofs and
store houses. On River or Main street, all
the stores and buildings of every kind. on
the west side. and extending to the waters
side. and extending to the waters edge,
from Gales store to Dr.. Corning's, both of
which are saved and on the east side from
Congress street to and including Parker's
bookstore, are destroyed; as are all the
buildings except two (the Troy bank and a
dwelling house), on the west side of Front
or Second street to the same extent as on
the side east Of Main street; and the esti-
mated loss is Million of Dollars.
II was about sunset when the news reach.
ed Albany; many of our citizens immedi-
ately went 10 the assistance of their unfor.
tunate neigbbors, and several Of our eng inc
companies with their engines. twas near
81 O'Clock before the FIRE was got under.
The following particulars have been po.
ltely furnished US by gentleman VITO was
at the FIRE,
1t commenced at Mr. Davis's stable and
woodbouse, from cook stove; spread in
different directions both sides OF River (or
Main street, and all DO, two houses burnt
on the west side OF Front, (orSeeond) street,
from Congress street 10 Titus's tavern.
Further extracts from English popeys, recei-
Osd at The office Of Tie Ne@- Y0Ts Dniiy
.adysrtistr,
The proceedings in The new parliament
beginte assume a very interesting character.
The debates on the droits Of the crown dis.
played great deal Of profound inyestiga-
tioP ON the part OF Mr. Srougham. all OF a.
cute judgment on The par, Of his opponent,
MIR. Canning. The former contended that
| these funds. in their application, gave an un-
\ IL,
and that they ought to he placed al the dis
posai OF parliament; while the latter neld
that they formed in effect, a part of the royal
possession. and that the crown could not be
deprived otthem without being shorn Of part
OF its righiiul luslre. The division of the
house, which was Il fir.t fair trial of strength
IN the new parliament. exhibited on the side
| OF the ministers 275 votes, and on the oppo-
s'tlon side OF the house los, giving an actu-
al majority against Mr.. Brougham's molten
OF Ito. there was, however, in the con-
test, something ofthe nature OF drawn bat
tie; for Ministers, though they would not
concede the point of placing the vas, sums
accruing from the admiralty droits at the dis
posal of parliament, did consent that an ac-
count of'he way in which they were disposed
OF, from time to time should, in future. be
laid annually before that assembly. This
we held TO be an important concession, and
practical reform Of great public utility.
London, May 18Th.
In the house of lords yesterday the Mar.
gus of Landsdowne moved that an humble
address be presented TO his majesty, praying
tha' his majesty will be graciously pleased
70 order accounts to be laid before the house,
OF all salaries, petitions and allowance. s,
which have been made to foreign ministers