Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-01-22

death.
Mr. MAYS was universally esteemed In this Dis.
srct as a worthy gentleman and most efficient
officer.
EXTENSIVE FIRE AND LOSS OF PROPERTY.
ADEsTRucrIrE Fire has ju.t laida portion of our
Village in ruins About O'Clock Tuesday morn
Ing the alarm of Fire was given from tho Public
Square, and, in few moments, large flames
mere seen issuing from the 3ar-Room on Mr..
SPAHN's premises. The Fire soon extended across
to the Store of Messrs. WILLIAMS 4; CHRISTIE /;
thence to Mr. WM. P. BUFFERS; and, in short
time, that whole block Of buildings was entirely
consumed.
The flames had in the meantime caught upon
the roof of the Jail, and soon this building was in
ruins. With much effort was the Fire kent from
reaching the SFiNN HOTEL on one side, and the
PLAsTzn's HOTEL on tho other. The direction
Of the wind at first led the flames from Mr.. But.
L.s's Store across the Street to SULLIVAN &
BaoTNES's Store, and to the Dwellings of Mira.
LABoRDE. and thoae buildings must certainly
have been consumed, which would have thrown
almost the whole Village into flames, but for the
most active efforts tho part of the citizens, and
the fortunate ulling of the wind at the most crii.
cal period Of the Fire.
Most of the Merchandise in the building, con.
sumed was, We believe, safely removed 10 the en-
closure on the Public Square. This is by far the
most destructive Fire which has ever visited our
Village.
It ia bu. just to observe, that great energy was
e1erted by the Fire Company as well as by the
citizens generally. But there ere some, we think,
both white and black, who from extraordinary
effort and daring, deserve and should receive the
thanks Of the community.
We cannot close this hasty sketch without ad-
ding work of caution to the Town Council, and
10 citizens generally Of the Village. The great
difficulty in procuring water, delayed much the
stopping of the flames. The Public Pump was
out Of order, and the private wells difficult of ac
cess. Should not supplies Of water for such oc-
easions be better provided!
The FIRE originated in ,he from, shop of Nr.
8rAnH's Confectionery and Bar. This building,
including ten-pin alley, was an entire loss to
the owner, as 1t was covered by no insurance.
None Of the goods were saved. Loss estimated
at about $4,000.
The Store-house, belonging TO COL CHRISTIE,
was next destroyed, the building not insured
Most OF the goods of WILLIAMS 4; CHRISTIE.
were saved. Their loss in goods did not much
exceed $1,000. Their insurance policy expired at
II NJ. on the day preceding the fire.
CoLGAN &c LgGG, Merchant Tailors, in the
same building, saved much the largest portion Of
their goods-in fact, nearly all.
Mr.. w. 2. Buffers goods were nearly all
sayed-he was insured considerably over the
amount Of his leases. The Clothing Store, ad.
joining lis and under the same roof, sustained
very slight loss. The building itself was newly
built one, (;he property of AvoRY BLAND, Esq.,)
and was no, insured Mr.. BLAND's loss may be
put down q, about $500, as the two buildings on
the same block belonging to him, and occupied by
SxAY, Rzgo ard McEvor, were also burned
down.
MIR. REro, Timer, saved his entire stock. Mr..
SEAY, Timer also, lost all-his loss estimated at
cbou. $GoO. Mr.. McEvoy, boot and Shoe maker,
lost about $500.
In addition to the above the Jail was burned
Also, the market house and engine house.
A nsw Jail being under contract, arrangements
had been made by the Sheriff for the removal Of
the prisoners and they were to have been sent to
tho Nowberry jail the very day the fire occurred.
There were only two prisoners, one of whom (the
one chargeable with minor ofience) escaped.
Tho other has been sent as was intended.
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FIRE IN MACON, GEORGIA.
From an express to the Charleston Courier We