Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-22

would not be able 10 bound the progress Of the flames
Nay more, conflict between the police and the crowd
was apprehended; and hence many anxious mother
or susceptible wife, dreaded the night would not pass
by, without the destruction Of life as well as property
Soon after nine clock. The who building wrap
ped IN flames, which diffused lurid light round and
throwing their red reflections upon the multitude below
impaired remarkable and fearful effect 10 the
Every window vomited forth its volume and the roof
cracked smoke and bazed before the of the de-
vouring element. II was fearful scene, and yet we
never witnessed concourse SO pass We and
quiet, considering the circumstances of the The
great majority appeared to be merely spectators, unwi
ling by any movement whatever either to increase the
existing or provoke future excitement The fremen were
possessed and took especial pains to protect and
save the surrounding property. This u task of
great difficulty, but one in which we believe, they
proved fully successful Torrents of water descended
and as last as the strength of body Of men gave
way, their places were instantly supplied by another.
We saw several coloed persons in the outskirts Of the
crowd; but far observation extended, effort
was made to modest them We were told, however, that
several were driven from the ground. The fire roged
iuriously until all the wood work of The building
destroyed. The roof fell in about ten clock; aud as
the flames subsidized the thropg gradually dispersed AT
ii o'clock Pennsylvania Hall was Of ruins, the
walls alone erect and standing and the noise hustle and
confusion incident to such occurrence, became gra
dually more subdued the hour of midnight approach
ed The only accident that heard Of was one caused
by an engine which, running fireman, fractured
his leg. He carried off on board by number of
citizens. We need scarcely add that the condition Of
the residents in the immediate neighborhood and espe
claly at the commencement of the occurrence, was
alarming and painful in the extteme-Pemu Inquirer.
The Pennsylvania says:
The Hall itself, which situated on the west side
OF Sixth near Race street, erected by the Abolition
Society, and was not finished until last week. 1t
very large, built in the most substantial and costly
ner, and the Grand Saloon for the purpose Of meetings.
we believe the most spacious and elegant room of
the kind in Philadelphia, being ninety feet in length by
about sixty in breadth, with galleries, &c., the whole
being capable of allowing from 1900 10 1000 persons 10
be comfortably seated, and Of containing nearly 5000
persons. There were besides, lecture and other
apartments. The entire cost of the establishment, in.
GLIDING, we presume the purchase of the ground is
tmated at $4,000 1t was first opened TO the public
Monday last, and we informed that meetings
held and addresses delivered in it, every day and eve
ming up TO the time Of the catastrophe.
MlLLEDoEvILLE, (GA.) May 15.-We regret TO learn
that violence has been already committed by the Che
veyer General Of the State has fallen victim TO their
hostility. His Ferryman was killed, is stated few
hours previous at the Ferry from whence they proceed
ed to his House. His body was pierced by fur balls
We take the occasion 10 urge upon the authorities Of
the country, the absolute necessity of nfllcng
punishment, for their sangunary murders. The Creeks
after they had gorged their thirst for blood, per-
med quietly to emf CRATE TO their new homes and we
suppose similar fate is in for the Cherokees. 1t
should be demanded by Georgia, that the chiefs and
leaders of their people, should be held responsible for the
ouirages Of their people. Require them to deliver up
the offenders TO laws, in default 10 suffer in their
stead. Severity, stern inlexble severity, is the only
safe and wise course in this matter The Indians must
be Taught that they shall not murder with IMMUNITY,
that the of the white man law reach him in the
bosom OF his own tribe and avenge the violation of its
decrees- .NiledgeriHe Journal.