Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21


certsined but the amount is estimated to be il the
neighborhood Of $50 900.
MessTs. W. ". g. Asrtin's agencies repre~
sentinga capital of $500 COO have lost only s2 geo
Mr.. @. A. DeSeussur's sgency Of the Southern
Mutual, is loser TO some extent but we have
not been informed Of the amount This. and the
sum lost by other agencies, will swell the total to
more than 81 400 0O0
In estimating the losses at s $500 600, we do net
include avery large amount which may be allow
ed for furniture, clothing, works Of arts, wires,
DC. OF the latter articles. alone, We heard of 81
dczen Madeira in enc cellar, bottled at different
periods in the first quarter of the Present century.
LIBRARIES IEsTRSTED.
The obstruction of books has been very heavy
item Of the losses of personal property. At this
time is impossible to get particulars either to
their number or value. The Theological Library,
sc Bishop Lynch's residence, was probably the most
costly collection of those lost being valued al S3j
600. Many of the books which it contained were
exceedingly rare and cannot be replaced. The
gem Of the collection was an old Polygot Bible, in
ak large folio volumes, which was the only copy
of that particular edition this side of the Atlantic.
It was valued at $1,000. The number of law and
scientific works which have persisted is very great
DIR. MyddletOn Mitchell lost his Medical Library,
consisting of q most valuable collection gathered
during five years residence In Paris. The manu-
scripts of 8 work on Hernia which has occupied
his attention for fifteen years past, was consumed
8
est collection, but the books we're such IS were
adapted to the large number Of readers who visit
ed it. and can nearly all be replaced. There were
a number Of portraits of Revolutionary characters
in the Library room, which were alsO lost
DR.. HOlbroek lost number of rare works on
Natural History. Capt Rutlege, valuable Law
Library, with many Military and Miscellaneous
works. The Rev. j. B. Campbell had his extensive
Library packed for transportation TO some safe
place. but the fire spread 80 rapidly that tbs pack
ages were destroyed on the sidewalk. The Library
Of James L, Petigrue, Esq, was saved
The ONLY LIFE LOST
Was that Of Katy Cock, aged about so faithful
servant of Wellington Stevenson, Esq, of the well
known firm of Stevenson Il Co. She had been busy
all night with the other servants in extinguishing
the sparks as they fell in red showers about her
matters premises. When the fire had approached
quite close she moved her own sfectl and was
then told by Mr. Stevenson to leave the ENDANGERED
house. This she did; but subsequently quitting
her husband and child, she msdly veDtured back
to save her mattress, and was seen no more. Il is
only matter OF surprise to every one that in q
coLf sgration Of such enormous extent the loss Of
life should not have been far greater Rumor hath
it that two children were burned in Horlbeek's
Alley, but we have not been able to trace the re-
port to any authentic source.
Mr.. Stevenson saved nothing except his plate and
some Of the choicest Of his paintings. BIS entire
furniture, clothing, ard about So 600 worth OF
FAITHFUL Servants.
The large frame building opposite the Lutheran
Church In Archdale street, was saved by the IN
aided Efforts of the servants on the premises Mr..
ThOs Ryan and all his family were sbselt from the
city, and the dOmesties left in charge of the house
furniture and plate organized themselves kept the
roof wet, and By heir vigilance prevented the
spread of the fire in the direction Of the Work
House, Jsil and Poor House. Before the fire reach
ed this section they had secured the valuable cloth
ing, &C., ready for moving, and had in every par
tculAr anticipated the wishes of their master who
returned to the city to find every thing in good or
der. Even the servants that were hired out re-
turned in haste to the rescue Of their MASTER
house in the hour of danger. The trials of the
night have since been forgotten over & well spread
repsst, bsunteously furnished by their owner.
ADDITIONAL LOSSES.
Among the losses that are particularly unforta-
nate is that of Messrs. Smyser COrdrAy ship join
era. Their work shops, with fine steam engine,
much valuable machinery, and q drum factory
cry, We regret to say, cannot at this time be re-
placed.
Mr. Ulyssh Venve King street has suffered very
severely. Besides losing his clothes furniture
jewelry, tools, &c amounting to S2I 600 81 600 in
bank bills, which he intended to invest in property
were consumed. No insurance.
TIE REIIEI MOVEMENT
II progressing nODly. GeOfgla mas indeed shown
hersslf the Empire State of the South by her ready
and munihcent contributions to our distressed sui~
ferers. And from all sides the Indications are
plain that her example viii NOS be lost upon the
rest of the Confederacy.
Mr.. John Wilkes, Of Charlotte n. c.. has contrib
uted through his factors, Aessrs. Greaser & Smith
$500 worth of -four.
MesIrs GLADDEN. i Seixss. the liberal merchants
Of New OrleShs, doth Of them South Carolini4ns)
have telegrsp hsd TO their CORES pOudents here
Aessrs. CaId well, 3lakely & Co.. to hand over to
the Mayor, the proceeds Of consignment OF theirs
now the way hither This Will bring abcus
81 GEO.
There are many other sgch instances Of libsrzli-
ty, which we shall men on in detail hereafter
The WOOdEOEVIlIe FighG-A Brilliant Al.
Eair-75 Butch Yankees ktIIeds
Tuesday morning at eight O'Clock two hundred of
Col. Willick's German regiment, which is Consld-
cred as one Of the best in tie Federal service,
crossed Green river on feur hours picket duty
under Lieut. Col SAKE. The main body ventured
but little further than mile this way, but small
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