The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-03
Destructive Confiagration.

On Friday afternoon, ABOUT tnre
O'Clock, our town was thrown into
state of wild confusion by the cry o
fire, which was discovered in the ROY
Of dwellings on .he east side of Mai
street, between Coryell and Church
Men, women and children ran from
all dire ctions toward the scene, anC
business of all kinds was suspended fo
time. The bell at the Public Scho0
first gave the alarm, followed by the
bell at the Depot, and the cry of 'fre 7
could be heard from all parts OF the
| town.
The "Globe," and the Extra,
were speedily drawn to the spot, and
answered an excellent purpose on
this occasion, after water was pro
cured, there being considerable delay
in getting the engines to work, on ac-
count of the scanty supply of water
on thai side Of the town. The New
Hope Engine Company came over
with their engine, and arrived at the
fire before stream of water had got
on the flames. We take the raspon-
sibility of returning the thanks of our
citizens t. this company for the prompt
and efficient service rendered on Fri
day last.
There are various rumors as to how
the fire originated, none OF which
agree as to the immediate cause The
fire was first seen coming through the
roof of the dwelling occupied and
owned by Robert Fleming, Esq, near
the center of the block. The flames
spread rapidly on each side, the hous-
es bsinS joined together, and in a
short time the roofs of five dwellings
were in blaze: The dwellings, on
the North side were occupied by Mr..
VIM. Januey, Mr.. Large, and Miss
Hill on the South side by Mr.. Jacob
Williamson Every exertion was mad }
to extinguish the flames by the citi-
ems, but did not succeed until the roofs
were entirely burned off, and had fall
len ill.,
The damage is variously estimated
at from 50 500 to $4,000, all of which
is Insured in the Huntel don County
Mutual Insurance Company of this
place.
There were many amusing incidents
occurred during the excitement while
removing the goods from the burning
buildings. A clock and looking glass
were thrown from a second story win
dow, hot coal stove was let out of a
second story window by means of a
rope attacl ed to it, bedseadt were
pitched out promiscuousIy, without
any regard to whose head the pieces
would break mantles were demol-
ished on the first floor, &c.
Taking everything into considera-
tion, the people a. the fire conducted
themselves in a very proper manner,
and all worked with will to stop its
progress. Had the fire occurred at
night, or during a high wind, no per-
son would dare to imagine the result.
A number of la lies rendered good
service at the fire. We noticed one
lady in the line formed to pass buck
cts, working like a hero, which she
kept up for long time, until she could
find member of the sterner sex to
take her place Another young LADY
rushed into the house occupied by her
father, went up into the second story
and brought out canister contain
ing twenty pounds Of gun powder. =
Many others were seen about this
burning buildings, rendering good
service in getting out the goods, which
were piled up promiscuously on the
streets
The damages will be repaired in a
short time, and that portion Of our
town present a more prosperous APP
pearance than at present.
SUspGcIoUs-On Saturday evening last
Sam Ashbrook of the Gloucester Times, arrived
here, and departed early on Mondaq morning
We have not been advised as TO his business ill
these parts, but learn from a respectable source
that there is base conspiracy on foot between
Sam. Alex Suylam and I" Shake Shampanore
Sail in, gentlemen. we hope you will have a
good time of it.-Lam6ertvtHe Press.
R4Y Do not be frightened "BoRN, :"
when the arrangements are completed
you will be duly notified to attend the
MOVING. = Clinton Leader.
We were not terribly frightened,
and feel much easier about the matter
since you have informed US that we
are to be "duly notified" when the
arrangements arc completed. We are
not ready just yet to secede," and
are entirely opposed to forcible seces-
sion. You willAo doubt bring the
mysterious young lady" with you
when you come to the moving, and
your dinner, for the Poor house is
"closed for the season Yon will do
us favor if you will keep quiet until
after the election, for we may possibly
get the nomination for Mayor.
Alex Suydam, in speaking of the
Conspiracy" says -
" It is evident from the above that our friend
Blackwell has lately been making one or more
new acquaintance, else how could he say, g we
learn from respectable source Be this as it
may, we pronounce the foregoing false, out and
out. What Ashbrook and Shampanore may
think of doing, we know not. 1t is our opinion
that Bungtown is just in its place, and we only
regret that it is not fenced in and whitewashed'
Not at all, neighbor, but rather
that we have got rid of some of our
old ones. We were particular to
state that cur information came from
respectable source in order that
Shampanore and AshLrook would not
charge yoa with "blowing." 1t would
have been generally understood in
these parts that our information did
not come from you.
We feel relieved since you have Civ
en- alour opinion that Bungtown is
in it's place" and stoutly denied hav-
ing any connection with the base
scheme.
ENr voi,r ocuaoial hanafit ve would