Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-09

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-This morning, the fine
new building owned by Mr.. Samuel Owens, and
known as Fields Building was totally de-
stroyed by hre, the occupants not even saving
| their personal effects. The lower floors were oc-
oupied by Mr.. Owens asa mercban. tailor. and
bv Mr. ID. Bishop, bookseller. A telegraph
ONCE was also In the building, but everything
about the ONCE was saved The upper stories
were occupied by Mr.. Field as hotel; Thi:
building, IL will be remembered, was fred about
| month ago, but the FIRE was discovered before
| 1t bad made much hesdway.
About half past three fire was discovered issuing
from the roof near the center Of the building on
| the side next willards' Hotel. MIR Willard I'M
mediatey attached the hose to the water coo ks In
the several stories Of his hotel, and conducting
them through the window eXtinguished the fire,
cutting hole through the roof In order to reach
II more eifectually His guests were I'm the mean
time Quoted and the alarm was about su bsiding
when just as the fire In the roof had been put out
the whole basement burst out In a sheet OF fame
having been fred in several places. Col. Mans
field Immediately sent for Col. E'lsworth's Fire
Zouaves at the Capitol, who made their appear
ance In a twinkling, and manning the engines,
mounting roofs, and climbing in at windoH .,
soon checked the progress Of the fire. and finally
succeeded in extinguishing 1t. when the fire
was at It's height small national flag fell from
the rear Of the building, attracting the attention
OF squad Of secessionists in the vicinity, who
nudged each other, remarkng, "There, there,
that's the way they'll all go before long ~ Ths
Zouavss immediately caught up the flag and
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Willard run up from his hotel two large nags,
which the immense crowd greeted with perfect
roar Of cheers, the Zouaves shouting, "They shall
never be burnt" They shan't come down"
The fire having been subdued, Col. Mansfield
complimented the New York boys upon their
Promptness and efficiency; when Mr.. Joseph VIII
la advanced, saying: Gentlemen, heartily
our building. But when a hotel is burned out,
II 10 supposed that II 10 also eaten out you will
now walk In here and get your breakfast" No
stump speech ever ELECTED warmer applause, and
all hands filed in TO the spacious dining room,
when they fell to and dispatched with a elm the
substan.ials lavishly furnished.
When the alarm was given, Captain J. w.
Locke, Sergeant w. Townsend, and prvates
II. w. Eustis and Thomas Fairbanks, of the
second company, Massachuset . Fifth Regiment,
now quartered In tie Treasury, were the first to
render assistance, and Corporal w. Ransom and
privates A. Tavis, F. w Hayden, and z. A.
Perkins, of the same company, were Immediately
detsiled ss guard about the hotel. Several Of
the Z0uaves also volunteered as sentries and pro-
tsctrd the entrances. A squad Of the New Jersey
First egment were also on duty, and rendered
good service in protecting the property Of the
building.
In the hotel this morning, aside from a little
confusion in the main hall, and the smell Of
smoke, there was nothing to show that anything
unusual had occurred. The foor in the hall was
strewn with pa pers and packages, which the ser
wants were busily removing, and In the passages
adjoining the fire, others were cleaning up the
floors and washing windows, but the parlors were
all quiet, and in the dning-r room the guests were
dispatching their morning meal as usual.
"A large number OF the New York b'hoys were
soon pulling down the walls Of the burned build
Ing amid the occasional cheering Of an immense
crowd, and giving few lessons in daring feats.
Several having mounted to the roof Of Wizards
Hotel, large cable was thrown across to gal
liant Zouave who had climbed to the third story
window Of the lettering wall, and made fast to
the brick work, when all hands having got out
Of the way the boys on the roof with two or three
hszu bod -hoIn
side with a jar like an earthquake.
Mr.. Owens loss is estimated at about SIS 900,
the property being covered by insurance to the
amount IF Sl2 600. The loss Of the Messrs Will
lard was not heavy, being only the damage to
walls and carpets by water and the destruction
OF furniture. They feel that nothing but the
Promptness Of the New York Zouaves saved their
building, and that the efficient aid rendered By
all the mem beTs Of the military in protecting
their property cannot be too high bly, appreciated
When the alarm Of FIRE reached the quarters Of
the Zouavs Regiment at the Capitol leave was
given by the Colonel for some Of the men to 90
out and assist to extinguish II. Nearly six hun
dred men at once rushed to the sentries' posts to
get past, but not half that number permitted
to pass The lucky ones made break for the
scene Of the fire pell-mell, capturing on the way
everything in the shape Of Dire apparatus they
could lay their hands on. Our Washington fire
boys gave way cheerfully to them, and relin-
quished their apparatus freely for the occasion.
MORE MILITARY ARRIVALS The Fourth Penn.
o'clock, direct from Annapoli which place they
left at p. m. yesterday. The regime numbers
$40 men, all Of whom are bIebodi ed and young.
They have been three weeks on the route hither,
having been kept one week at Perrvvilte and two
weeks at Annapolis. At the latter place they have
been constantly employed in guarding the railroad
track and protecting Government property. They
marched on their arrival here, TO the Assembly
Rooms, La. avenue, (lately occu pied by the New
York Twelfth Regiment,D and TO Old Trinity
church. The men have got pretty we'll used to
military life, and on arriving at their quarters
sought what repose they mig ut obtain after the
fatgues OF the day. They have number Of ne
vocalists among them, who have formed a glee
club, and produce fine harmony. Last night they
gave a specimen Of their musical abilities by
singipga number OF national songs, excellently
well. Norristown village is well re presented in
the regiment by fonr brothers named Edward
Edwin, r. T., and Calvin Schall-one Of whom
Is captain, two are staff officers and one a pri-
va;e Their field and staff Ulcers are: Col John
Hartranft. Lieut. Col. Edward Schall Major
Edwin schall. Adj't Charles Hunscker, Serg't
Major Mark Maloney. and Captains Bolton. Tsy.
lor, Chamberlans. Cook Dom, Amey, Scball,
Allabaugh, Brooks, and Snyder.
The third battalion Of Massachusetts, troops, the
Boston Rifles, Capt Dodds, reached this city last
night
The New YORK SEVENTH RKeIMENr.-Yes-
terdav afternoon the Seventh Regiment had
dress parade at their encampment and were re.
viewed by Secretary Cameron, assisted BY Adiu-
tant General Thomas and Major Mcdowell At
tne close OF the review Colonel Curtis. Of Iowa,
who was an active member OF the Military Com
mittee Of the last Congress, by invitation Of Col
Leferts visited the quarters Of the eighth COM
pany, Of which he was last Monday elected an
honorary member, and after an Introduction to
the company by Col. Lefferts In a neat speech,
received from the latter the pin Of the II Regiment
Colonel Curtis In an appropriate speech replied,
thanking them for the honor conferred upon him.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT "CAMP CAMERON NOUN
PLEAsAsr.-This morning. about * O'Clock, by
the accidental conclusion of muskets In a stack In
front OF one OF the tents at Camp Cameron, a
piece was discharged. resulting In the death Of
member Of the Seventh Regiment, Sth company,
by the name of Lazy Keyes. The deceased was
highly esteemed by bis comrades, and the deep
est grief is felt by them at his loss Col. Leferts
has caused the remains TO he placed In metallic
case for Transmission TO New York
GOVERNMENT WAREHOUSES AND STABLES
Government Is now erecting four large buildings
on the wharves Of Messrs Morgan & Rhinehart
for the storage Of provisions and supplies, and
large stable on H street, near Twenty-second, for
the accommodation Of horses. Several wagons
have been received from the North, and are now
In use by the Government. The w atson Guards
Capt Callan, have been detailed for grard duty
about the wharf