Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-03
BALTIMORE. Dec. Q.

Sirty Miles ofthe Rail Road open.-We en-
ioyed the qualification, Yesterday, Of witnessing
the interesting ceremony Of the formal opening
of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road to Frede.
rick. and, after dining there, Of returning home
last night, having in the interval performed a
Journey of one hundred and t,ceaty miles. The
Board Of Directors, accompanied BY the Cover
nor of Maryland, the Hon. Judge Baldwin, of
the Supreme Court. the Mayor and Members of
the City Council, and other gentlemen, left the
Three Tuns Tavern in Pratt street, about a
quarter after seven in the morning, in four car
riages, each drawn by a single horse. The ba-
rouche and horses of the Governor were also in
the train. on suitable car, The new carriage
- Frederick" led the way. Notwithstanding
the ground was covered with snow which had fall
len on the previous night, the speed of the CARR
ages appeared to be in no wise mpeded. In
about four hours, the party reached the foot OF
the Inclined Planes, the ascent Of which was sur
mounted with ease aud CELEBRITY, by the addition
oftw horses with an outrider TO each carriage.
On the summit level of the Ridge, decorated
arch, with Inscriptions, was thrown over the road.
In the descent down the two western planes, the
extra horses were dispensed with, and additional
breaks applied to the wheels On reaching the
Monocacy, some time was spent in the examna-
ton of The fine viaduct over that stream. The
main road here DIVORCES to the south west, while
the branch road to Frederick preserves a wester-
iy course. On the main road. near the viaduct,
4 banner vas planted. bearing the significant
motto, " To me Ohio--ca ira-cd i,d." After
the tram had all arrived at the MonOcacy, the
party again moved forward, at half speed, with
The carriages, at regular intervals.
In this order, with the "Frederick' in front.
surmounted by the American flag, and followed
by the ..Maryland,' - Virginia and Ohio,' the
train approached the city Of Frederick between
one and two. p. Nj. The entrance into that city
was truly gratifying spectacle the road for some
distance being lined with citizens, amidst whose
cheers. the ringing Of bells, and the firing of can
non, the party at length reached the Depot
Soon after they alighted, happily conceived and
eloquent address was delivered by Richard Potts,
Esq Chairman Of the Committee of Arrange
ments, to which a suitable reply was male by the
President of the Railroad Company. A process.
sion was then formed, in which the citizens of
Frederick, headed by band usic. escorted
their guests to the City Hotel, where sumptu.
Gus table, for a company Of two hundred persons,
was prepared Nearly the whole of the party re-
manned for the public dinner, aud we're to return
TO-DAY, leaving Frederick at half past moe, A. NJ.
New YORK. Nov. SOth.
Destructive Fires.-This morning about half
past o'clock, fire broke out in the two story
brick building No ESQ Fulton street, owned by
F.. A. Brnckerhootf, and occupied BY William
I. Barker, as lottery office. The basement
was occupied by VIM. Wilbur, as butter store;
this building was burnt down. large quantity
of butter belonging to Mr. w. was destroyed
No. 23s, occupied by Israel Cork, ard No. 2S4
by j. Kersho. were injured.
Before the fire companies were discharged from
Fulton street, another alarm was gwen and Ii was
soon ascertained that fire had broken out still
lower down. Part of the engines were sent of
in the direction of the light, which proved to be in
Mill street, near Broad street. and adjoining the
Synagogue. The fire had broken out in the ex-
tensve cabinet and chair factory belonging to Mr.
Charles Fredericks, which in very short time
presented one sheet Of flame. and had communi-
Gated it to the extensive five story buildings ad.
Joining, occupied BY Messrs. Marvin, Oeveo &
Marvin, for the storage of wine, &c,-these build
ings were soon reduced to Il heap oil ruins; the
loss of Mr. Fredericks, exclusive OF insurance, is
estimated at $4,000. We have not been able to
ascertain the loss Of Messrs, Marvin, Deveo and
Marvin.
The large store adjoining. owned BY the con-
gresation worshipping in the Synagogue. and &C.
cupied by Messrs. Seamen, Tobias & Go. sugar
bakers, was destroyed, with large quantity Of
sugar: we have heard it valued at $4,000.
The rear Of Nos. II and rs, fronting on Broad
street. were much injured, and these buildings
we're only saved by the indetatigable exertlons
of the fremen, who have been engaged from half
past o'clock, to (the hour VIC are now writ'ns)
near O'Clock.
Daring Robbery.-A robbery more daring in
its plan and execution, yet more ingeniously and
expeditousy detected, never, perhaps, was record
ed IN the ann ais Of our city, than the one we are
about to relate.
On Monday night. at half past 10 o'clock.
large pane Of glass, in the window OF Mr.. A. II.
Schuyler's Lottery Office, under the American
Museum, was broken BY five robbers, and two
bundles Of money, containing about 8l4O, were
stolen from the show.board. This daring act was
done in one of the most busy parts of the city.
while many citizens we're passing to and fro, and
while Mr.. Schuyler, with his clerks. was in the
Office. The circumstances are these:-Mr. Mer-
lit. one Of our most active and enterprising po-
lice officers, having last week received secretin-