Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-06-10

Destructive FIRE on BROAD STREET-Loss
s9000O-Between seven and eight O'Clock last
night fire suddenly burst through the roof and
third story windows Of c. b. Nichols a Co.'S
auction store and furniture manufactory. on the
north side Of Broad street, between College and
Cherry. The fire originated in the matrass room,
third story, and after every one had left for the
night so far rs is known. From whatever cause
It proceeded, there was no one present TO witness
its progress until IL enyeopod the interior con-
tents Of the room. and was flaming through the
roof and windows. Being in the rear part Of the
building. il not discovered until il in full
blast and was then first discovered from the op-
posite side OF the street The fire engines were
promptly on the ground, but the flames had made
such Roadway, that little could be done towards
saving the stock inside. small proper ton Of
the goods wcrc removed. but in a damaged condi..
ton. The adj dining buildings were in great dan
ger at one time, but were fortunately preserved
though with more or less damage to the stocks in
them.
The loss Of 3. Nichols & Co., was from $4,000
10 $1,000; insured 10 half the amount The
damage to the building which belonged to Sulli-
vans heirs. was probably 81 500 to 1900. Charles
Mays. variety store on the east, and Meyerhart,
clothing store, and Clark a Gregory. grocery mer-
chants, on the west suffered considerably from a
deluge Of water. The entire loss will not fall
short Of 10000. and may exceed that figure.
The origin Of the FIRE Is a mystery 1t may have
occurred from some one smoking in the matrass
room, during the afternoon, or been the work Of
an incendiary. There had been no fire in that
part Of the building for weeks Mr.. Nichols is
unable to account for it. and has no theory upon
tho subjct The adjoining buildings were owned
by exMayor r. i. Cheatham
PERsoNAL.-We frequently have occasion to no
tice the arrival in city of gentlemen, who dis
tinguished themselves in the armies Of the late
Confedcracy; but seldom meet here any Of tho no
val celebrities Of the late struggle. Yesterday,
however, we were gratifed at meeting two old
friends, both ofwhom acquired considerable fame
during the war as the projectors and builders of
vessels employed in the naval service of the $50
called Capt John 7. Shirley Nashville boy,
and brother Of Commander Paul T. Shirley. of
the United States Nayy-the constructor of the
celebrated ram Arkansas, and Of the IRON
clad Selma dropped in on US. looking as
fresh and blooming as Of yorc. Captain
Fowler the builder Of the iron clad Louisiana,
which was captured on the stocks at New Orleans,
and which promised to be one Of the most power
full vessels set aaoat was also in the city.
Both these gentlemen have returned to the quiet |
pursuits of peaceful life. Captain Shirley being
actively engaged in business at Memphis, while |
Captain Fowler is at the head Of one of the |
largest and most enterprisng mercantile firms Of |
St Louis.
tLAwYEEs on A STRIKE.-The lawyers of Hunts |
vile, Ala. in view Of the changed condition Of |
the country, have struck for higher wages"
They advertise their demands as follows
lst. No fee Of less than ten dollars win be /
charged.
ID. On all unltigated collections made by us, /
whether by suit or otherwise. we will charge |
seven and one -halfper cent. on all sums col ecticd
% five thousand dollars or less If the aggregate
amount collected on single claim exceeds five /
dollars, upon the excess, five per cent.
Sd. For obtaining judgments upon debts, where /
the debtors are, or prove 10 be insOvent two and /
one half rer cent shall be the fee, not to be less
however, in any case.
18th. We win not consider the relation Of client |
and attOrney.as established by any consultation,
If fee is not paid Ms for such consultation.
9th. Not less than One-fOurth of the fee, as n |
retainer, must in all eases be paid at the time of
employment; but less than ten dollars will not be
received in any case. This rule applies 10 cOlec-
tons rs TO all other cases.