Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-05

fairs will take il the civil contest perpetuates itself in
these yegens"
The Lsndon Times is decidedly warlike in its tone
towards the country but It's arguments are all turned
upon the British Government; and II imPutes hostile
feelings TO the American cabinet in order TO have
handle TO abuse the Wing ministry. II sees evidence
OF desire to GO TO war in the Presidents last mes.
sage, where he speaks Of times Of danger ana ALARM
of the necessity Of defensive measures OF defensive
ornaments, of gunpowder manufactures, Of home
squadron for the protection of American commerce" "
What our contemporary will say when the meeting al
Buffalo, the Navy Island business, and the nvasons
from the American shore reach IT, we can easily ina
gine. The pc ,ple generally, however, have no such
mania, and the inhabitants of Westminster have had
a meeting disappearing of their representative Mr.
Leaders, advocacy Of the cause of the Canadians =
They seem determined TO MAINTAIN the British do
ninion in the Colonies at all hazards; and, after
euslling the insurrection take measures to remedy
the grievances complained of. Almost oil the rea-
sonng Of tho British journalists is based upon the
assistance of large bodies of Americans NTH the con-
sent or connvance of our Government; this hypoth-
ess being baseess the deduction of course falls TO the
ground. Clemency to the prisoners Is generally re-
commended; and the Times which urged severity
has changed its tone. Nothing can be known with
certainty of the course intended to be pursued until
the meeting of Parliament had taken place, VIXEN the
Canadian affairs would form the first and principal
topic of debate.
On Friday, the 9th of January, the Samson, New
York packet, Capt. Sturgs sailed from Portsmouth,
per Canada, with Lests West and Arthur, Aides
Camp; Lieuts. Jones and Cooper, of the military
force IN Canada and Messrs. Windsor and Warren,
of the civil service Severalother military gentlemen
went out this ship, who intended 10 act on their
arrival in Canada the formation of volunteer corps.
Major General Sir G. Arthur, the day previous to his
departure for Canada, was presented with splendid
service of plate by the colony Of Van Dlenans Land,
the principal articles bearing the following lnscnp-
ton ITO Colonel Sir G. Arthur. This service of
plate of the value of E $780, raised by public subscrp.
ton in Van Demans Land, is presented as memo
rial Of the high sense entertained by the subscribers
OF his Jealous and able administration OF the govern
ment of that colony for upwards OF twelve years. and
proof Of their respect and regard for his public
and private character. 1887"
Total ID estruction OF the Royal Exchange
by Fire.
An event which may be regarded almost as ma
tonal calamity occurred last night 1.-THE 10Th Janua-
ry)-the Royal Exchange is heap Of ruins; a de-
structive fire has laid waste this extensive CONNER
cia building, of TIE most magnificent in Europe.
Soon after ten o'clock last night the fire broke out
in Loyds coffee room al the northeast corner of the
ed6ce opposite the Bank. 1t first discovered by
one of the Bank watchmen who gave the alarm at the
gates, and the Bank engines were Immediately
brought A strong party of the city police and night
medatey repaired to the spot, and expresses were
sent to the fire stations at which period no signs of
fire could be seen from the street. Considerable diff
fculty experienced in obtaining entrance to the
burst through the windows with great fury and drove
the people back. An extraordinary scene ensued; the
whole nelghbOrhood was alarmed, and the tradesmen
who hold the small shops around the exterior of the
building, instantly commenced the removal OF their
goods Ii was at predicted that the whole build
ng would be destroyed and this forebodlng was rea
zed too correctly. The Jefferes square Whltecross
street, Harrington street, Southwark bridge road,
aolkern Chandos street, Schoolhouse lane, and
Nellelese square engines, with those belonging TO the
Vest of England, the County efRce, etc., were all
the spot, with sixythree of the fire brigade men,
within hoxr after the fire broke out. Before any
water could be thrown on the budlng II was neces-
sary thaw the hose and works of the engines by
pouring hot water upon them, and this caused some
delay. For some time afterwards, owing 10 the IN
tense frost there was great difficulty IN working the
engines, and the frs continued extending in south
west direction consuming the whole Of the long range
Of Offices belonging to the Royal Exchange Assurance
Company
AtI2 o'clock these and Lloyd's establishment, the
coffee room, the Captains room, and Offices of the
presented one body Of hame, which shot
up to great height Illuminating the Bank ST. Bar
tholomeW VS., St Michaels, and 81. Marys churches.
Every object twas visible as at MONDAY, and the
people had assembled in such large numbers that the
police and military were fully occupied in keeping
them beyond the reach OF danger, which was very
great owing to the large quantities Of burning timber
falling every minute into the street. AT this time II
was found necessary 10 clear the interior Of the area
of the Exchange Of the people collected there owing
the fire. bat many could not be induced to leave the
covered walks until they were half safocaed and not
a few expelled by force for their own safety
The gates were forced open with crowbars at the
OF the fire.
At one o'clock the north and west sides Of the
Exchange were consumed, and the fire was rapidly
approaching the new tower which was erected about
twenty years age The efforts OF the fremen ap-
peared not to have the least effect the flames extend
ed rapidly over the building, although not less than
twenty engines were at work indeed, for what COED
they seemed TO do, they might as well have been un
employed The Lord Mayor and great number OF
commercial gentlemen urged Mr. Braldgood to cut
of the communication, and save the remaining por-
ton Of the edIfce. He explained that II was impos
sbe the building was so connected together with one
continuous roof and there was such an immense vo-
ume, that il would be fatal to any man who ascend
cd the building. No one could doubt the accuracy
Of Mr.. Braidwoeds OPINION and the hire continued Its
work Of destruction, proceeding from hecr to floor,
and running along the corridors with the greatest
rapidity AT two O'clock the flames reached the tow
er and the terror and excitement Of the assembled
multudes in Cornh, Mansion house street, and the
Poultry were extreme. A thousand voices muir
INJURED " IL has reached the tower H. allow The
appearance OF the frghtful con1agraten al this pc
rod was awful in the extreme the whole OF the Ex-
change was com pletey developed in flames and the
heat was 30 great thar the firemen and auxiaries
could scarcely pursue their labours the burning
mass The splendid tower nearly $50 feet in height,
was reduced 70 ashes the musical pcas Of eight bells
with tenor of about le cwL, fell after the other
carrying away every thing IN their progress towards
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