The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1866-12-25

cOnflag ratiOns which ever occurred in the
Southern country swept over the city OF
Vicksburg last night. 1t broke out about s
o'clock in the evening" in the House of Mr..
| Hank Myers, on Levee street, and was caused
| by the explosion of a Kerosene lamp. The
day had been warm and pleasant, with lit
| tie or no wind, but toward dusk quite stiff
breeze sprang up from the North, which, in
an incredible short time, tanned the flames
into fury, and carried them rapidly to the
adjacent buildings on the same street, and
when the line of houses became completely
ignited, the intense heat caused those on the
opposite side to catch. The sparks from this
already immense fire were borne up toward
Washington street, on which stood the finest
and largest business houses, and settled upon
the low wooden tenements on Clay street,
back of K1ein's new establishment, when for
a long time the impression was general that
all the large brick stores recently erected adj
jacent to Klein's would be consumed but
here the fire took a quartering course, struck
Smiths & Parsons, burned several stores
north of that, and at this writing is contin-
uing its fiery course toward the depot The
scene was fearful, but we are at present una
BILE to give many of its details.
In house on Clay street, two children are
reported burned to death. Mr.. Peter Casey
was shot by some villains who had seen him
secrete large amount of money about his
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dressed his wound, which was serious but not
mortal. 1t is said that he shot two of his
assailants.
The rising sun this morning shows many
black and desOlate acres, but yesterday teem-
ing with business and life.
The following are among the principal suf-
ferers:
A. L. Jaquith g. Co., Levee street,
Johnson Sc Lamkin "
Kiersky q Bro,
Phi. SartOriOus,
Col. Oliver Mathews, ="
Sam. L. Osborne g. Co, "
Peter Casey, Mulberry street.
Gaunt & Co,
Wells & Green, 50
Cowan & Herring, Washington street.
Passmore & Co, f." 5-#
John G. Yeiser & Co., ~ "-
-Frisbie q Co,
ManlOve & II bart,
Smiths & Parsons,
Geo. C.fKress & Co,
f. G.. Wadsworth,
Daniel SWEET store and residence, Craw-
ford and Washington streets
George Bruser, Clay street
George Smith,
Mrs. ROhrbecker's boarding house on Null
berry street, together with many other tene-
ments and shanties, the owners of which we
have not learned up to this writing, were to-
tally destroyed,
The fire was checked on the north at the
house of Max Kuner. and on the south at
Floods Block. At the present time no fur
Their damage is anticipated. The burnt out
parties are for the most part insured, though
in many instances the amount will not cover
one one-third of their loss.
Many thrilling and heartrending accidents
occurred during the prevalence of the confla
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this connection.
The fremen, as individuals, did nobly; but
as organizations were totally Inefficient a
A pail of gloom hangs over the fated Hill
City, and Christmas will find but a sorry
welcome at the hands of an impoverished
community.
THE LATEST.
We have as yet no definite information
concerning the loss of the children mentioned
above. A painful rumor is in circulation,
that seven men were crushed in the ruins of
Smiths q Parsons, but we have as yet been
unable to trace it up. Mr.. Casey killed one
of the scoundrels who assaulted him, and
wounded another dangerously. He is severe
ly hurt himself, but in no immediate danger
A man supposed to be Irish,) was shot and
killed by one of the oath regiment, near the
Social Hall, on South street.
We understand that Mr. Joselyn was RIM
over by the Phoenix engine. and severely in
ljured.
For time during the night, riot seemed
inevitable, and several persons were knocked
down and badly bruised-no other lives lost
however, far as we can learn Bands of
organized thieves moved though the bun Mt
district, depredating generally, rand -thous-
ands of dollars worth of goods have been
stolen.
In view of this we urge upon the Mayor
and Council the absolute necessity of prompt
action. Let committees be appointed, from
the several wards and thorough search in
stltuted. Hundreds are left destitute, with
out shelter or food. Let Relief Committee
be organized at once to alleviate, as far as
possible, their suffering and to provide ten
ements for them. This great misfortune
should be met resolutely, and the commune
ty should work together and with will
The Prentiss House, City Bank, Theatre
and Catholic Church, all narrowly escaped.
Business men who were burned out, and
who have secured new stands, will confer
favor by notifying us of their whereabouts.
in order that we may inform 6heir friends
aud customers, though the columns of the
Times. All such notices will be published
gratuitously.
See the proceedings of the Board of