Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-08-06
Further Particulars of the N. v. fire

.The stencil of this city was so great, caused
by The burning of spirits, oil, and every combus-
BILE matter, that it offensive to those approach
ing for many miles before they reached the fire.
The Broad street Hotel, corner of Pearl street,
was on fire and the Top was damaged. The loss
of this building would be deeply regretted, as it is
a building memorable in olden time. 1t was here
that Genera! Washington took his leave of the ar
my, which is so touchngly described by Marshall.
Such was the power of the explosion that it
was heard by those on board of brig off Sandy
Hook, that arrived here yesterday morning. and
was thought to be the blasting of some rocks in
the highlands. 1t was distinctly heard by the
residents Of Gowanus. 1t was thought by many
at distance to have been an Earthquake, caused
by the recent high temperature Of the atmosphere.
A gentleman of this city, residing temporarily
at Stapleon, Staten Island, OH hearing the explo.
sion, got up, surprising it to be signal of the G..
Western, when he found the ground covered with
cinders Of hats, oil cloth, paper printed as bank
notes, and other articles of light substance.
The harbor, for ten miles below the city, was
covered with floating fra gments. Several pieces
! of burnt good were picked up on Staten Island.
The Bay House, Clifton Hotel. and all the hou-
ses on this island, distance some of them, of
eleven miles, were made to trembe BY the ex-
plosion. --
! Throughout the whole affair, the activity of
Justice Matsell was most remarkable; he appear
ed to be ubiquous-move wherever person
would, there might he be found. directing, urging
aud entreating. About ten O'Clock, body of SOL
dlers from Bedoe's Island was placed under his
direction, whom he stationed in various spots a
round the scene to protect property and keep the
thoroughfares free. ass i. -.-
About one o'clock, the Chief of Police and Aid
Charick had very narrow escape of their lives.
| The walls of building, while they we're in Stone
street, nearly hemmed them in, fell, and is known
to have killed one man aud boy--itis supposed
Col. Johnson, of the new police, who was IN front
| and who has not since been seen.
Provisions were sent for to the Astor House at
about two o'clock, as well as 70 various other
quarters. The appearance ofIhe poorer sufferers
who were all squaned on the battery, was really
heart-reuding The FIRE at about the hour of halt
past two, was nearly got gown, bal the hose CON-
panes were still actively engaged in their vocation
The Mayor remained at the city Hall during the
greater part of the day. The scenes to be wit
messed, on several of the owners of property claim
ing it from the police, really amusing. if on
: so appalling an occasion we could apply such a
tern. The claimants stormng loudly for theiI
properly, while the keepers, refused to give uf
without orders; several highly exciting disputes
arose between the parties. Beds, tables, chairs
baskets, bottles and every description of household
furniture were strewn here for safely upon tht
grass inside the railing.
At niphtfall last evening, Gordon was dawr
, by the military around the size of the calamity ant
no QUE was allowed without being well known, IL
approach the buildings or places where the prop
= erly was deposited. -ae
Several iron safes have been saved from tn
ruins, many ofthem so little injured that the book
, and papers are perfectly legble. That OF Davi
g. Brooks is still standing the second floor, ant
5 though several times enveToped in flames, is sill
in available condition. Barclay & Livingston
) have also saved their books and papers.
Mr.. Augustus l.. Cowboy, a member OF No
$ IA, son of the late Samuel Cowdrey, was in on
of the buildings in Broad street when it fell-h
has not been heard of since. reward is ofiere
i for his discovery.
= The terror and alarm was SO great, that lb
! boa rders and many of the females. half-dresset
e fled in fright from the Waverly House, the mo
j ment that pile of buildings look fire. Many {
them sough. shelter in the City, and Croton Hoel
: and other places. All escaped in safety; some
however, lost their luggage. e,...3. p.
a DR.. Barkeew's drug store in Broadway, is en-
Urey consumed with its contents We regret I