The Arkansas banner., 1845-03-26
FIRE AIT WASUINGToN

Aoout o'clock on the evening of the 5tl lhst., ire broke out in the National Theatre winch stood only fivefeet east of the Globe olilce, the fire consumed the theatre and seven or eight buildings east of it. Owing to the great exertlons of the 6remen of the city, the members of the New Y orll Empire Club and citizens generally, the printing establish ment oi the Globe was saved without beino much damaged. For which the editors ten der elrgrateful thanks to all who assisted in saving their groperty.
 MORE PARTICULARS CONCERNING, THE
 FIRE.
 HE LATE DESTRUCTIVE CoNFLAaRAT4oN which was noticed in yesterdays Nation al lntelligencer, originated, as we learn from MI MT burton, the manager of the National theatre, Tn the oil-room of that spacious edi- hce. 1t seems probable, from what we are told, that candle, without stick, had been ieit burning upon table in the oil-room by negro, and in this way the fire probably originated. We have heard the amount of property destroyed by this extensive conda- grafton estimated at from S40,000 to S5O,00O, and we are inclined to think the former amount to be the more correct estimate. Ii IS ascertalned that the National Theatre was not nc insured. The building originally cost $45,000, and it was lately purchased at public sale by Benj. Ogle Tayloe, Esq, for himself and other gentlemen, for Sl3,500. The principal sufferers are Gen. Van Ness. MT. Tayloe, Mir. Richard Smith, MT. Harrison Smith, and Mr. Larned.
 In addition to the destruction of the Ma tlonal Theatre, We learn that the subioined dwellings and buildings were also either wholly or partially destroyed:
 The brick building occupied by Mir. Berry, marble cutter
 : The grocery store owned by Mir. Alison Naylor, and occupied by Mr. Hand.
 The brick dwelling owned by Mrs. O'Neal. and occupied by Miss Sttinger, dress Maker.
 The dwelling on 18th street, owned by Mr. Louis Fivans, and occupied by Dr. Doni- plan.
 The brick dwelling, also on 18th street. owned and occupied by Michael N curse, Esq
 Several wooden buildings, stables, Ste. in the rear of the theatre were also burnt to ashes.
 The efforts of the fire companies to arrest the flames were for some time rendered inef- tectual for the want of water It was greatly to the credit of the Alexandria fremen that two of their efficient fire companies dragged their apparatus distance of eight miles in a very short space of time, 10 aid in the extinc- ton of the flames. Such extraordinary and exertions in fearful emergen- ey deserve the strongest, connnendation.- The Alexandria firemen arrived in front of the burning theatre amidst the cheers of an multitude
 In the progress of the dreadful conaagra- ton the shlngled roofs of several houses caught fire. MT. Gilbert7s French and Ame- rIean Restauratear caught fire ill two or three places; and 1t was only saved by the great at tentIon and prompt exertions of Mir. Collins. the carpenter, and two young lads, who as sisted him. We noticed many other com acts ofthis kind on the part of indi- viduais whose names are unknown to us.
 We are glad to learn that meeting an- nounced to be held this evening, at Fuller's Hotel, to consider the propriety of giving Citizens Ball, in aid of the members of lIr Burton's Company, who have lost their cloth. ing and dresses in the late conAagration.
 iaelHgencer.