The Nevada journal., 1854-07-14

and Wells, targo q 70. Iva 'llo' -
and Sacramento papers on "Wednesday
evening. The news they bring is lmpor'
tant. though disastrous. The following
summary we find in the Union:
Great Fire in San Francisco.
E,yhty Buildings Destroyed.-Ihe New
World arrived at a IA before z o'clock
this morning. The extensive confiagra-
ton at San Fraacisco has not been exag-
gerated by the reports that reached us yes
terday. ~
We condense from the Evening News
the particulars Of this extensive confagra-
ton:
A few minutes past o'clock this NOR
n;no. our alarm bells sounded the COM
mencement of confagration, the most Sc.
rious and destructive that has occurred in
this CITY, if our memory serves US Alright.
since November, '52. The flames were
frs, seen issuing from the rear Of the Gol-
den Gate Hotel. large three story frame
structure. corner Of Oregon and Davis
streets, from whence they sped with fright
full fury in all directions. A high wind
from the westward unfortunately prevailed,
and when the City Hall bell first rang the
alarm, the fire had communicated to all the
buildings on the west side Of Davis street,
Between Washington and Jackson, and was
backing with great rapid,ty into the centre
of the block.
Soon the destroying element burst out
almost simultaneously OH Jackson, Front
and Washington streets, at the same time
crossing Davis street, threatening to sweep
everything to the shipping. Gallantly and
with almost superhuman exertionS did our
brave flremen combat the enemy, strug-
Cling desperately against its every inch of
progress. and performing deeds Of valor, in
several instances at the cost Of broken
limbs and imminent hazard of life. For
awhile they were unsuccessful in the une-
qual contest, and the flames continued their
ravages until nearly the entire space be-
tween Washington and Jackson streets
from Front street down TO within FIVE or
six houses from Drum street, was consum-
ed with FIRE.
At this juncture the efforts of our in
domitabIe 6remen began to have some ef-
feet. They redoubled their en1eavors and
in few minutes more the dread demon.
although still raging 6ercely, was stayed.
All the houses on the block bounded by
Front, Washington, Jackson and Davis
streets, with the exception of some partial
ly burned stores and shops on Front and
Oregon streets, are destroyed. Also. al!
the buildings on the east side of Davis
street, between Washington and Jackson,
and those on the south side ot jackson
street, from Davis to below RamsdelPs coal
yard Office. Six or eight large frames on
the north side of Washington below Davis,
are consumed. The large block Of three
story frames extending from the southwest
corner Of Washington and Davis streets
half way down the square, was repeatedly
on FIRE and only saved through the most
extraordinary exertion on the part of both
citizens and Department. Had the flames
once fairly seized upon this property, in
all probability the calamity we now record
wsuld have been vastly augmented The
San Francisco Hotel. on the northwest
corner Of Front and jackson streets, was
likewise in great danger but saved unin.
jured.
Immense quantities Of provisions, iuclu.
ding flour, were thrown into the bay OF
burned. In the latter article, we are in
formed, upwards Of 100000 was lost one
firm alone is reported to have had on hand
nearly $4,000 worth, every barrel and
bag of which is a total loss.
The planking Of Oregon street and Davis
street, between Washington and jackson
streets, is all burned away, while several
other streets opposite the conAagration are
so badly damaged as to be impossible with
any degree Of safety. Owing to the great
difficulty in getting about the ruins, and
the still existing confusion and excitement
we are unable to furnish in this issue com.
plete details of the different losses, or the
names of all the sufferers.