The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-06-05
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Loss tsstiaated az from Three Hundyed
and ittlytto -Four Hundred 7'hv,,sana

It. is only a short time since, lint we
were called upon TO chruniclc the losses of
] one disastrous conHagration, when il be.
comes our painful duty, to note those of
another, involving the destruction of prop,
crtyyariously estimated from three Inna,e.,
and mn 10 four hundred thousand doILors
and that too, MS there is every reason ~
believe, by the hand cs the incend;arv
.sBssweea Q and O'clock yesterday morn.
ing, fsYednasday, 29th,) st. MichaeIs
DEUS, Sounded tho alarm of Fire, which
was found 10 proceed from the rear of the
premises occupied by Nlessrs. F. d. Fan
ming; Co on Hayne, street, Widespread
with astonishing rapidity, and in quite a
short time this tenement together with
those adjoining to the East and West
were, in flames, and as they spread, this
valuable block of bnildings, together with
tho Chorleston Hotel, which seemed des.
tined to, inevitable destruction, were OBJ
jects of deep solicitude among all classes of
our citizens, and never have we seen such
efforts put forthto arrest the progress of
this terrible element, as were displayed bv
the fire department of the City and Neck.
The Hotel for some time was in immj-
nent danger from the burning buildings on
Hayne. street. The wind was blowing
lightly from the South West, and the
flames were blown across the street, until
they tapped and kissed the almost entire
South.sde of the building, burning the
window frames and shutters, and some of
the floors on the basement: but there were
strong stout hearts within the inclosurc,
that seemed to say, 80 far shalt thou go and
no farther. Those attached to the estab
lishment, with the aid Of some of our cit-
zens, were manfuly at work inside, inI
carrying water, and using it judiciously,
while force from the Rail Road, underI
the direction Of Mcssrs. Collum and Nc
MILAN, who, having reported themselves
for duty, were stationed on the roof of the
building, and did good service. Their uni.
tedsefforts, and fortunate change of the
wind, saved this structure from destruction.
We give below the particulars of thc|
loss byllhis confaglation.
The store, known as No. l, situate at!
the corner of Meeting and Ilayne-
streets, was own ID and occupied by Mcssrs
Townsends, Arnold e. Co. Their stock
of;Dry Goods was very much damaged b.
fire, and removed, they, however, we IcarnI
are fully covered by insurance, having auI
Insurance OF $4,000 in the Charleston In.
surance Company of our city and are alsoI
largely insured in New York
No. 9, was occupied by u. +. Fleming
g. Co, Wholesale Shoe Dealers. Theiri
stock oi goods was partially injured. Theyl
have an insurance of 100000, which isl
equally divided between the two Offices ofI
our city. This tenement was owned byI
LIN. Wiley.
No. 3,+Was also owned by L. NJ. W,ey,!
and was in the occupation OF Wiley, Banks!
( g. Co, extensive Dry Goods dealers ThcirI
stock was partially destroyed but they are
fully covered by insurance, wiz: S2O0O0]
IN the Agency of tho Augusta Insurance
and Banking Company; in the South Carr
olina! Company, besides which they are al.
SO oinsured in New York. The above tcnc-
merits were insured in the Charleston In
surance ard Trust Company for. $4,000.
Store No. a, was occupied by Harral,
Hare 81 Co., dealers in Saddlcry, &C..
whose stock Of goods was almost entirely
consumed; we are glad to learn, however,
that they are fully insured; viz: $4,000
III amounts Of $4,000 in the following a.
gcncies; Hartford Protection, Hartford In.
surance Company and Hartford Etna; and
$4,000 in the Howard Company Of New
York. Their furniture and store fixlurcsI
of the Augusta Insurance and Banking
Company. This tenement belonged to the
estate of John G. Coster, of New York,
and was insured for $4,000, in the South
Carolina Insurance Company.
No. S, was occupied by Kelsey & Deas,
Dry Goods dealers who have Sustained al
partial loss; they are fully covered by in
surance here and in New York. $4,000
in the Ena Agency and $1,000 in the
Charleston Insurance and Trust Compa-
, ny: Building owned by Ker Boyce, and
insured in the latter office for $4,000.
No G, was tenanted by F.. D. F. ~"
g. Co, Hat and Cap Warehouse
stock of goods was almost entiro
sumed. These gentlemen were .nsu,
for Ss24 900, viz: 5000 in the Charleston
5000 in the South. Carolina, and 5000 in
the Agency of the Augusta Insurance and
Banking Company. Building was owned
by Henry w. Conner, and was insured in
the South. Carolina Insurance Company
for $1,000.
No. 7, was occupied by Nfcssrs Gill
land & Howell, as Dry Goods merchants,
aportion Of whose Goods were savcd--
Their loss, az we learn, is fully covered
by insurance in the following oiliccs:-
Hartford Protection and Hartford Aitna
$4,000 each; $4,000 in the Agency
Augusta Insurance and Banking Compa-
ny, and $4,000 each in the two Charles.
ton offices. The building was owned by
Ker Boyce, but we believe there was no
insurance on it.
No. 8, was occupied by Courtney &
Tennent, Hardware Merchants. THEN
stock Of Goods was partially saved. Loss
estimated at about SO per cent. Insured
ftr the following amounts--Cl,arlcston
Insurance and Trust $sl0,5DO; August;
Insurance and Banking Agency $4,000
Thisteneinant was owned by F. d. Fan,
ming. and was insured in the South. Carroll.
na Office for $4,000.
No. 9, was occupied by Hyatt, McBur.
ney g. Co, Dry Goods Dealers. Goods
removed in damaged state. Sufficiently
insured to cover loss, viz: $4,000 in Hart.
ford Fire Agency, $4,000 in Charleston
Trust Company, and $4,000 in Agency
Augusta Insurance an,.' Banking Compa.
ny. The building was Insured for $4,000
in the South Carolina Of'ce.
No. 10, was occupied by James s
Beach, Book and Stationery Store, ant
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