Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-08-26
Farther Particulars in relation TO
the Fire, Loss of Life, &c.
SYRACUSE 9 o'clock, r. NJ August 2I,l

vi pfRACOsE, cioCk, L. NJ August SSu.
1 From the inquest and other proceedings
Yesterday, hy the coroner's jury. we arc cna-
bed TO give some farther particulars IN rela-
ton Ia the ire ln The gicn; haste with which
we threw oil our extra yesterday. several err
rors occurred 10 the names. This could not
have been avoided. owing to the many re-
ports ~ circulation. and the general excite
men, which prevailed.
H There were also some other errors COM
miitcd. The quantity and situation of the
powder were incorrectly stated. Mr.. Hud-
son, Of the firm Of AIulcom & Hudson, tha
owners Of the powder, in his testimony be.
II fore the Jury, stated that there were hpeniy-
fre Kegs, containing six hundred aud fifty
| pounds, Deposited IN the upper story OF the
building, in the northeast corner. il we ro-
collect rightly, on or about the 18th inst.-
Had the powder been in the lower story as
we first stated, or deposited in the western
part Of the building, the destruction Of lives
must have been far greater, us the great
majority Of The people on the ground stood
on the western side and were unhurt. Most
of those killed were on the eastern side of
the bu ding. which stood 10 or Is feet from
the canal.-lIerc the several engine con,pa-
MES stood, the spuce between the building
aud the canal scarce afiording them sufficient
3, MIR. Gibson, foreman, was we are Informed,
irsi on the ground. and consequently nearest
tho fire, the others coming in on tho tow
path, aud crowding it along as far as tho
men could bear. To this company belonged
Mr.. ll0nght, and Mr.. Dunford, who with Mr..
Gibson, were oil killed and mutllated n the
most horrbe manner.
So great was the force OF the explosion OH
The eastern side Of the building TINT the
west side OF the Salt Block Of DIR. Parker.
100 feet distance. was completely shattered,
aud small dwelling the same distance, al.
most hurled from its foundation. II is evi-
dent that by the location OF the powder, tho
principal tlmbcrs Of the building were thrown
IN an east nnd south easicry direction. The
smallest number Of persons stood on That
side, aud so far as we can learn few even
heard the cry Of powder, and those who did,
failed 10 pni much confidence in the report.
Mr.. Hudson, Mr.. Goings and others who
knew That there was powder in the building.
stated on oath, yesterday. that they did all
they could do to spread The information ut
the time OF the fire, but il. is cvidcnt,we think.
that they scarcely knew what they were
about, or thafthey neglected their duty and
ore greatly to blame. Such was the force OF
the cone ussion, hat nearly whole windows
were broken out Of the Mansion House, 100
rods distance. People from the country IN
torn US that the shock was sensibly fell at
20 miles distance.
Tho funerals Of most OF those deceased
took place this morning, their bodies beng
followed to the grave by our citizens, fire..
men, fire companies Of Rremcn from Utica,
and large number Of people from the coun.
try. Business was completely suspended
during the whole Of yesterday. Hundreds
Of people from, diflercn, parts OF The country
came 10 sec the effect oi the fire. and alto.
gciher our place presented such u scene ms
VIC never before Witnessed, aud we trust in
God, we shnll never witness bgoiD.
We shall probably be able IN day or two
To publish the testimony ns given IN before
the coroncr's jury. This will prcscn, every
thing ~ relation 10 the irc--is origin, &c.
~ The most f"l and authentic shape il1t Il
can be obtained.
The last we now publish Of those killed,
may be relied upon as correct, W. having
'akcn " from the coroncf's list. Although
an inquest has been held over hu, twenty.
hvo bndies, u u quite probable that s,wrnl 20
'he wounded .wlll Jr'.pnd ihns sw.ll he
number To TINT first siiied-- niriy-and pcr.
lhPs Increase H. AS ior the wounded, al