Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-08-27
DISASTROUS FIRE AT MoINDors



railroad track, and the progress of the aames
was not stayed till six buildings were burned
to the ground. As there was no fire ep,irs
in the place the citizens could not arrest tho
progress of the flames earlier. and il was bv
the greatest exertion that the flames were
confined to these six buildings, for others
were on fire several times Although a mes-
senger was dispatched to this place in hand
car for assistance, and tho call was immedi
ately responded to by Delugc No. 2, vet il
was some three hours before the fire companv
arrived on the ground--too late to be of ser.
vice to the burning buildings. but good pro-
lection for those near by so seriously threat
ened by the deyouring element
we have been kindly furnished with the
full particulars by a gentleman who lives al
Mclndoes, and who was present at the Ere.
MclNDoLs FAILS, Aug. Is. 1858.
Our village was last evening visited by n
very destructive fire, originating as is gene
rally supposed, from spark from the Loco
motive of the up Passenger train. II was
first discovered about o'clock. in the roof
of the building owned by Mr. L. Duncan, and
occupied in the upper part by his family, Cwho
were from homo,) in the lower part by Col.
b. Fay and family as dwelling house and
store.
From the first it was evident that this
building must be DESTROYED, and the exertions
OF the citizens were directed 10 the saving of
the property within this and the adjoining
buildings-but having no fire engines-thc
fire spread to the shop on the opposite side Of
the railroad track, and owned By the railroad
company, which was entirely consumed. to-
gether with large quantity Of lumber owned
by d. f. Blodgett. Esq, which had been
placed there but few hours previous. and
thence on the same side of the track. 10 the
dwelliug-house Of $. d. Quimby. which was
also destroyed. But little of his furniture
was saved. Mr.. Quimby was insured for
$3.50, which was all the insurance upon the
property destroyed. On the West side OF the
track the fire extended from Col. Fay's store
to the blacksmith's shops occupied by Mr.
VIM. Marshall. thence to the carriage and
paint shop occupied by s. q. Blake, and own
ed by Mr.. l.. c. Townsend of Waterford
who must be great loscr--and thence South
erly to the blacksmith's shop of Carbee a.
Parker. Here the progress of the fire was
arrested
For long time Mr. Thompson Hotel on
the opposite side Of the road. was in iminent
danger, and was in fact several times on fire.
but was promptly extinguished by mon on
the roof
The total loss is variously estimated at
from $4,000 to 10000 Cgiedonian.
AccmENr.--Whil engine compapy No y
were running down Eastern Avenue to take
the cars for tho fire at McIndoes. Tuesday
night Mr.. John A. Green tripped and feli.
and the engine and hose carriage PASSED over
him. Although he was badly bruised M
bones were broken. and his Injuries will NOT
probably prove very serious 1t was remark.
able that he was not killed Tho en,ine
weighs about ono tun. aud was going Serv
fast at the time, aud although he was dragred
some distance by holding on TO the pole he
was pulled under the wheels and run over
before the engine could be stopped. Gale
DOMAIN.
I'm, ~.
~" AT hAANboN'-Ibe Bran
Military Muster 10 that village. saws
The following distinguished persons have
been invited tc be present and quite a num-
Der Of them have, we hear. agreed to Do ptes-
ent. Others are yet TO be heard from:
Hen. $. Foote,
Jacob CollAmcr,
j.. p. Walton,
j. NJ. Slado,
Hiand Hall.
iAtuIh AtNth.
d. A. smaiey,
Stephen Royce,
Justin $. Morriu,
Homer J.. Royce.
George j. Edmunds,
Geo. I. Hodge,,
John G. SAKE,
Gen. Martin Roberts,
Capt }. sherman,
AdJ Cen f. w. stone, Mass
we learn that the Citizens Committee
nave nearly perfected their arrangements for
the performances Excellent grounds have
been selected, embracing groves. water, &c.
ana everything promises a brilliant display,
such an one as Vermont has not witnessed in
quarter Of a century, if ever.
The Rutland and Burlington Railroad will
carry iof iare oSE Way
ga -" NoH'> loN MI Sci fled.
7. ItsI IN NEW MEXICO.
NJ s,a "pp,"s 'pal 1ne question OF slavery or
,ost e. :, nau "'ueh TO 90 IN I'M recent con
- ueieSate IN the Ter
aiaa,! ~, %0 A'0o' ana that by the re-
49, VI M Zero the slavery party tri-
III e. P'o sia'eI! correspondent wri-
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