The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-04-03


The church and handsome dwelling Of
Mr.. Davidson, on the corner of Lafay-
cite and Washington streets, and the hv-
cry stable and other buildings in that d.
rection, were laid in ashes. The Court
House and the south side Of the square
were on fire several times, but were saw
ed. From the American the flames
spread down Main ST., destroying the
splendid building known as Kremlin Hall
and store M. l29.
Several houses In Pearl street were
destroyed. Amidst the confusion and
excitement that prevailed, we are of
course unable to estimate the loss. 1t
cannot be less than $500, 600. Too
much credit cannot be given to the Fire
department of Buffalo, for their great
exertions against immense odds. Water
was very scarce. and the wind was fright
full.
Chicago, March IL.
About half past O'Clock this morning
Knox's extensive Tannery, situated on
the south branch Of the river, in the
southern part of the city. was discover
ed to be or fire. The wind at the time
was blowing violently, and before the en-
CINE could be got on the ground sthe
flames had so far progressed as to rem
der. it impossible to save the building
A large amount of leather and hides
were in the tanDery at the time, and so
rapid were the flames that but a small
portion of either were saved.
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and several other out-buildings, which
were likewise destroyed with their con-
tents.
A large quantity of bark about 1900
cords, was stacked in the yard, all of
which was consumed. There were two
steam engines connected with the estab-
lishmcnt, the larger one Of which was in
the main building and exposed to the
whole fire, which will render i. useless.
At half past IL, p NJ, when our re-
porter left, the fire was still! raging, and
fears were entertained for the safety of
the neighboring houses, as from the VIC (
Ience of the wind the flames were car
{ ried with immense quantities OF sparks.
We were unable to learn whetherthere
ment. The loss cannot be short of $50
600. The bark alone was worth So
600. We have not learned the origin
of the fire.
New Yo H. March IL.
The Washington correspondent of the
Journal Of Commerce says, that Mr..
Seward made strong speech, to show
, that the proposed compromise can have
no success.
X. w. Thompson is to be nominated
as Mr.. Webb's successor in the Austri-
t an Mission.
} There is no prospect Of change in
: the Cabinet. Mr.. Clayton is in good hui
: NOR.
5 The Administration hoped for an ad-
e justment of the vexed question, and the
e resumption of regular business in Con-
gross. Mr.. Stewards speech may i'm
pair this confidence.
! The President has issued secret in
structions to the commandants of the va
rious military stations, to hold them
selves in readiness, in case the proceed
! ings of the Nashville Convention made
q them needed.
1t is stated that Chagres has been Sc
6 lected as the great rendezvous of the
q Cuba revolutionists, but General Tay-
Tor will interrupt any expedition Of the
sort.
4 Toronto, March H.
S Mr.. Witenhall, member Of Parlia-
g ment, has been defeated in the Parlia-
: mentary district, by Mr.. Hopkins, an old
reformer. Mr.. w. has since become
n insane.
St. Louis, March ii.
: The Planters Tobacco Warehouse
: was destroyed by fire, on Sunday NOM
: ing, loss, $50, 600, partly insured.
h New Orleans, March 9.
Mr.. Preston died at Baton Rouge, on
n Thursday.
Q The steamer Fashion is at this port,
O with - emigrating Seminoles, in charge
G of Maj. Holmes and Lieut.. Wright.
h New York, March 10.
y The steamer Georgia arrived this
morning from Chagres, bringing ST.
i 000, 600 of gold, and dates from San
: Francisco to January 18th.
$ Flour was held at Sl2 per Dbl. Mo.
lasses 81 per gallon. Coffee Q cents pc,
If pound.
= New York, March IL.
: The steamer Cherokee arrived thi:
morning from Chagres, bringing $780,
600 in gold dust
= CONGRESS-.
, Washington, March IS.
il In the House, an unsuccessful at.
tempt was made to introduce the creden
tials Of Messrs. Wright and Gilbert
Representatives. from California, togeth