Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-12-01
VERMONT PHOENIX.
Fire.

About o'clock, Thursday morning, our citi-
Gems were aroused by the cry of frc, which
broke out in Anthony Van Doorn's dwelling
House, on Main Street. That building was soon
in flames, and also the adjoining Store and
House Of Mr. Frederic Franks They we're
both consumed, and nothing but the most siren
uous and perscvcring efforts on the part of Fire
men and Citizens saved the Phenix House, and
probably the whole range of Stores and other
buildings north of il.
Mr. Van Doorn's house was insured in the
Vermont Mutual for about 81 200, and as the
building was old, the loss will not be much be-
You'd that amount. The most of his furniture
was saved.
Mr. Franks building was insured for 81 GOO,
in the Eins company, of Hartford, which, as
his stock and furniture were all saved, will prob
ably cover his loss.
Mr. Charles Fowler, who occupied part Of
his building, got his furniture safely out, hut
suffered some damage from the use Of his Car.
pets to protect the Phoenix House, for which he
ought, and doubtless will be fully compensated.
Mr. N. II. May was also tenant, but, as we are
informed saved his furniture.
Mr. James Thompson, Mr. Martin, and Mr.
Allen, were also tenants of Mr. Van Doorn.-
Mr. Thompson lost considerable furniture, but
the others, as we are informed, suffered but little
loss.
The Firemen were promptly on the ground
with their Engines, and but for an accident
which clogged their Engines, i, is probable Mr.
Franks building might have been saved.
Their conduct on the ground was above all
praise. Where every one did his duty so faith
fully it would be difficult to discriminate; but
there were two whose GOODNESS, energy and dar-
ing, as they fell under our observation, entitle
them 10 particular mention. Mr. Hinslalc Arms
and John Reed, of the Hook and Ladder Com
pany, we're conspicuous and foremost wherever
the hazard was greatest, and their services most
needed
Our citizens, many of them, responded with
aacrity to the call to form lines with buckets,
but considerable number, to their shame be it
spoken, lounged with hands in their pockets, in
perfect Indifference upon the sidewalks, refus-
ing every solicitation 10 lend helping hand
They did this when, but for the women, who,
now as ever in time Of need, stepped forward
into the ranks, the lines could not have been
extended TO the water
We must not omit our acknowledgements to
the Irish laborers on the Rail Road, with Mr.
Carney, their overeer, for their generous and
efficient aid. They could not have been more
jealous and active If their own houses had been
on fire, and they stood to their places while their
services were needed. They deserve the thanks
Of the citizens and especially of that portion Of
them, who had nothing else to do, but to admire
the splendor of the exhibition.
The public spirited Fire company in the other
village were on the ground with their Engine,
and did efficient service, as did also citizens
from the neighboring towns.
Our new Engine did wonders its large and
unfailing stream of water judiciously directed
drove back the flames wherever they broke oui
on the side next 10 the Phoenix House. We'll
may the Company feel proud of her. We hav,
escaped great disaster by the well directed
skill of the fire department, and We saw nothing
wanting in it but Chief Engineer, of requisite
influence, frmness and skill, to give to its oper-
atoms unity and order, as well as efficiency and
zeal