Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-08-16

stated that great FIRE had taken place in Hudson the
evening before, by which at least 200 houses were
destroyed. We are glad TO learn by later accounts
that the fire was extensive as at first represent
ed. The N. Y. Express Of Saturday last gives the
following account 1t 10 probable, all things taken
into consideration, that the loss Of property will not
exceed 100000 dollars. A great many miseraby
combustible shantees were among the buildings de-
stroyed, which, though the pecunary loss will not be
very great, will deprive Of home many poor people,
The Fire at HudsOn.-The Hudson Gazette gives
full account OF the disastrous fire that occurred in the
city ON Tuesday night. Between sixty aud seventy
dwelling houses and stores, with large amount OF
furniture and merchandise were consumed, and more
than one hundred families deprived OF q home. The
tire commenced about o'clock, p. NJ, and was &C.
casloned by spark from the chimney OF the Steam
boat Congress as she rounded to, to take barge ly-
ing at the Dock which caught in the old storehouse oil
Samuel Plumb The building being old and very dry,
and filled with old lumber, was soon in flames, ana
the wind blowing very strong from the northwest the
IRE spread with the most astonishing rapdlty bidding
The whole square, bounded by Water, Front, Fleet
and Ferry streets, is entirely consumed; also, the
whole square surrounded by Fnt, Second, Partition
and Cross streets, with the exception Of three houses
Also the square surrounded by Ferry, Front and Still
streets and the South Bay Aso all the buildings ly-
ing between Cross street and the Bay together with
the Lumber Yards of VIM Hudson and Rufus Reed.
The principal sufferers by the Gre are, Amos Car
pener, whose large brick store and dwelling house,
new brick house nearly finished. and other buildings,
are entirely destroyed. Loss estimated at $1,000
insurance $4,000.
Jacob Carpenters new store on the dock, Just fin
ished together with oil his stock in trade, and furn
lure. Loss S., O00-no insurance.
DR.. Ferriss brick and dwelling, with all his
goods in store and furniture Loss $6O0o-insurance
$1,000
Charles McArhurs house and nearly all the furni-
ture. Loss IS O00.-insurance $4,000.
The store of Butts and Macarthur, occupied by E.
R. Abrahams. The brick building oil Mrs. Kitty Jen-
kins, and the house Of John Coffin, the widow Car
peifer widow Jordan, Edward Hyatt, Daniel Har-
dick and John Powers.
Stephen Curries two houses and store Loss from
Sto Sl0O0O-insured for 90, $50.
The lumber yard Of William Hudson was entirely
consumed, with Scow loaded with lumber lying at
the dock. Loss $lO,OO0-insurance $1,000 Also,
the lumber yard of Rufus Reed. Loss or $4,000
Insurance $1,000.
The Gazette adds, such was the rapidity Of the
flames, that furniture. clothing and bedding carried
tn what was supposed to be place of safety, were
caught by the flames and consumed before they could
the southwest, corner of the city for four or five
hours ocean Of flames :" and the fremen having
secured the two points, to wit: at Col Darngs and
on Partition street, all that could be done was pa
tently to look on and behold the confagraton.
1t will be some time before that part Of the city
he rebuilt. Many Of the houses were Of little value,
ing dwelling in the vicinity Of the river could obtain
comfortable living by keeping small stores Of oys-
tiers and fruit, vicualling houses &C. Now that their
property destroyed. they have not the means to
build and being thrown out OF business will find il
difficult TO support themselves and families.
The loss sustained cannot as far as we are able to
judge, fall short Of sl5oooo and the insurance will
say. comparatively speaking, that the destruction Of
property by fire, is to the city of Hudson, equal the
great fire in New York, in its damages to that city.
The Last Humbug. -Of all the paltry devices of
Loco Focoism TO bolster up it's sinking Office holders
in their places, the new claim of merit TO themselves
on account Of the improved condition OF the People,
by far the most impudent. Driven from all fair and
honorable ground Of argument-heir six years /" Elk.
pertinent an admitted and almost ruinous failure
their more atrocious :. Expedient' put down BY the
indignation of the People and the votes Of their Repre-
sentaiivesthese demagogues are now seeking to ar
rogae TO themselves the very sunshine of Heaven
and the rich blessings Of benignant Providence
Behold" say their Addresses, Resolutions, and
their apologists general the country s not ruined.
1t is rising superior to all its disasters. Crops never
bountiful than this year, and times get
ting easier than they have been. The distress is oil
full swing at the Treasury for half dozen years long
err"
Is there no shame in these men Because their ma.
ed and themselves SO overwhelmed with defeat and
disaster, that Confidence s reviving and Enterprise
awaking from its long paralysis Of terror are they to
whose deadly blow had been parted from the head
OF traveller, take credit TO himself Tor the circum-
stance and say" There you are, safe and sound. in
spite of your approximations Give me hundred dol
lars for my services in protecting you! ~ The PEG
pie know that whatever Ut Prosperity is still left them
has been secured in spite of the desperate exerons Of
the office holders. and that very different aspect Of
sury Bill had been fastened upon them, and the specie
of The country been demanded to fiji the Vaults and
Safes of this new fortress Of Despc,ism Let the Co
tempated by the Bill which was defeated in the
House, and thus carry out the "Dvorce" TO it's natu
raj extent, and the car Of Ruin would move onward
with fearfuy accelerated impetus. This could not,
indeed arrest the bountes Of Providence, but it might
and would render them far less conducive TO general
happiness. Crops would be large notwi outstanding;
put their price w"nld 6e 50 rulnousy low that The hus
ly tho better for them. The Woolgrowers and Cot
tonplaniers OF our country have already been brought
TO feel the importance 81 good Government to Ma
vi oil shallow pretences, this claim Of the oppres
to be continued in power because the earth still
Yields its abundance is the mos, Preposterous Is i
BILE that the Office holders can profit by alienation
Of the snfferngs Of our citizens which they have done
every thing in theft power to prevent? If they are TO
be rewarded because they have not quite succeeded
in permanently running the country. what must be the
punishment of those who have resisted and defeated
their destructive projects Albany EDe. Jour.
From the Norfolk Beacon, Aug. TO-
The Exploring Sqnadron.-The time is at hand when
this much talked Of expedition is about to SAIL and try
its fortunes abroad. There was time when the de-
parure of this feet would have been the signal for
the expression Of honorable pride by the great mass
Of the American people. But delays and designations
came Ike fakes Of snow, and the enterprize was
abandoned 1t is now not far from twelve or eigh-
teen months since we visited the Macedonian in the
bite Of Craney Island, ready 10 depart for unknown
seas, and only intending short jauni to New York
for a warming apparatus, before she would embark
on that career which has distinguished a Cook. An.
son, and host Of modern navigators. But instead Of
getting heatedat New York, the Macedonian became
cool as cucumber, and is now enjoying the breezes
between the forts as calmly as possible. What pro-
duced all this cannot say, but the result was dis
councils. But let this be forgotten, or remembered
only to whet the edge Of discipline hereafter this
result be effected good will grow out OF evil and ho-