New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-02-06


ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THE CALAMIToUs
CONFEDERATION.
We ere enabled to give the following details
OF the disastrous fire ofast evening in addition TO those
Published In morning edition. The lire ragged H.
riousy for ten hours after which time the undaunted
upon the deyouring element We do not desire to say
ANYTHING in disparngement to our local FIRE depart
ment but II painfully evident last night tnat the
whole Department requires Immediate re-Grgahnatoh
for had there been any system discipline III their
movements great deal more might have been accom-
plished. Doubtless the terrible explosions had some
effect upon the Of the local remen VINO are not
accustomed to the sheking and bursting OF SHE'LL and
some allowance should therefore be made; we nave
| but few iremcn in the North who would have zone
much better under tho terrible circumstances fleces
of shell were hurled through the air nine hundred
feet Kissing in fearful tones while the WIND pew is
freezing breath with redoubled fury as II TO complete
the devastation. which at one time seriously
the entire city To form idea Of the DANGER 1t Is
only state that the streets and squares or
a quarter of a mile around the fire were filled with
pieces Of shell and many Of the deadly missiles went
tearing through the houses in the most unceremonous
manner. The easements and wIndow'blinds OF iarge
number Of stores and private residences were Dadiy
shattered. while an immense quantity OF wndow'gass
broken by the violent CONCLUSIONS which resemoed
the shock Of wild earthquake. The flashes upon the
Redeemed sky followed with awful explosions the
report of which have been heard at least fifteen or
twenty miles, The suspense Of our people was beyond
all description, the poor Danc.stricken women anu
children huddled together behind huge trees ard Dud
ings for protection, In almost nuue conutioh
shiverng with the intense cold. The loud was OF yer
fed mothers who had missed their children IN the ore
confuson-the screams Of children Tor their parens-
the defiant roar OF the flames that hcked tue SKY
| the ringing Of the bells-the rushing OF sol
diers to and fro with crowds Of citizens unite
with consternatonthe spectral appearance OF the en-
tire city, whose doom TO rest on the herv CLOUDS
that swept and fro through the MISUNDERSTANDING
ing the city until each building stood out in brilliant
grandeur like vast panorama-al blended formed
thrilling picture whose cOlOrs never fade from the
of ho heheld the remarkable spectacle
The scene along Boy ST. in front Of our Office at
clock battles al description As far as the eye could
reach the street lumiDons the clock ana hre alarm
tower Of the Exchange. rang out Its doeiul tones
Of warning while the sparks and cinders fell IN show
ers through the long OF trees either side OF the
street The shipping IN the river stood out IN %ei ,
vivid distinctness against the PINK SKY that formed inc
background of the picture.
One piece of shell entered the three story brick dwell
ling house the residence OF W. III. Buloch, ESQ., aud
passing directly through bedroom shattered tho plas
terng covering the bed with the debris OF wood ana
mortar. gentleman who had Just arose TO dress nun
self was struck with splinter Of the head board OF his
bed and go press quite small cataract Is stu
pouring down from the dizzy height forming picture
Of uneqgaled beauty the syery stream dashed over
Nothing could be beautiful than the long iccles
tinged pink salocttes while the trees were draped
with boards Of ice. Several sturdy oak trees
were on fire. and large number Of fine stately trees,
which. for years have adorned this section or
| heated and wearied pedestrian. were entirely
MISUNDERSTANDING but the black ashes remaining
10 marx their former standing place. Qulte number
Of elegant private residences were laid in ashes; a
shapcess mass Of smoking. blackened ruins. with
lrlostly chimncs, FL their site SO rapid was the
spread OF the flames that the citizens rushed from their
homes many In their night clothes. abandoning every.
thing the few articles OF clothing they had on Inc
gang Il thieves that usually congregate at hres avaed
themselves Of this fine opportunity 10 plumber and Pill.
lago the dwellings thus evacuated, and large amount
OF valuable private property such as watches ewelry
bedding clothing, and other small articles were stolen
The arrival Of Col Norks Provost Guards. however,
soon pu, stop this contemplate species Of robbery
and their services timely in protecting the private
and public property from the hands OF these outlaws
| HORRIBLE SIGHT.
Passing along West Broadst.. We beheld most re-
voting spectacle. On the sidewalk in front OF the
smoking walls II block Of fine houses which were IN
rrins Law the charred remains Il a cOlored man. whom
/, Ia reported was first morally injured y fragment
of she'll and being unable 10 move the names de-
youred him. and left the ckening picture TO tell bis
dreadful fate Peering inside the walls we beheid the
trunk Of human body and few bones half buried In
the hot ashes while crowd OF nsataie curiosity hunt
ers stood with morbid satisfaction gazing at the nau.
seating sight We cannot state the exact loss OF lie at
present as reports confused and twenty hours
or will be required TO ascertain who are among
the missing
THE LossFs
| From Aaron Wilbur esq. President Of the Home In.
Company this city, learn that there was
bat very little insurance on any OF the property Ges
troved Mr. Wilbur estimates that nearly two hundred
and twenty buildings and .enements were burned,
| and two hundred families rendered houseess 49,
TIE property destroyed IS valued at nearly million
|. We hope to be able 70 gather more definite state
ments In relation the losses and casualties in season
for the Sunday morning Republican,
| TERRIBLE SUFFERING.
The unreenting flames consumed besides their shell
ter every article u food and raiuent belonging TO poor
people and people Of moderate means and today they
are bereft OF home; all their earthly and household
goods from them Ms If by hurricane. and not
penny to purchase loaf Of bread or clothing 70 pro-
t-ct ihom from the incemency OF the season without
a Mace 10 Law their heads Horsel OF food. these
peope must surely perish unless prompt measures are
taken nj once 10 relieve them. Even II food Is supplied
the impoverished people have not single cooking uen
,i in which to prepare their victua!s. All. all gone
and our ewes nvoIuntary moistened this morning
as we saw group Of shiyerng, hafcad children weep
ing over the black ruins Of their hemes. one OF them,
pretty little girl Of 10 IL years sobbng over the loss
OF her departed parents picture which tue angry names
eugufcd
and see the worst form Of and gaunt misery with
out attempting 10 render all the assistance in our
nower let relief meeting be held without delay,
and proper steps taken TO these people from pre-
mature graves for this will be their fate unless aid is
given al once Decentralization Will not answer, ana
postponement will brand city Of heartess people
unless We heed the peadngs OF conscience IN beha OF
these suffering people. IL won't answer 10 talk about
waiting until the Northern philanthropsts help US,
which they undoubtedly will do, for every hour only
adds to their misery and restitution
| ALL HONOR TO HIM.
Fy. Mayor Thomas Holcomb Of this city, informs us
that he has received from Ii. Asher ESQ., Of Cincinnati
Puryeyor Of the Nineteenth Army Corps the generous
ann OF 500 being the frs, donation to relief fund Tor
the benefit Of the sufferers OF tho conilagraton. We
need NOT enlarge upon the noble example thus set for
the act speaks for itself All we ask is numerous
blud of mitntors and there hundreds in this city
who have ample means TO lend helping haha 10 'Heh
fellow , .,.
Contributions Of clothing. cooking utensils, furniture
bedding and food will be gratefully received ana ac'
| knowlcdged by His Honor, Mayor Arnold; Any con.
tributons left at The Republican office VIII be placed IN
the hands OF the Mayor such committee AZ he may
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