Wilmington journal., 1867-03-08
STATE NEWS.
The Fire in Raleigh

The Raleigh Sentinel, in speaking Of the
destruction of the Exchange Hotel Of that
city on last Saturday morning, says that
the fire originated in the cooking depart
ment-how it is not known, but the gene
raj opinion is, by carelessness or want of
prudence in the servants. The Sentinel
says
Almost Immediately upon the discove Of the
fire the flames spread so rapidly that III the con-
fusion and excitement among many on the
premises, nothing could be done towards arrest
ing the flames. Every one looked to the safety OF
himself and trunks, &c number OF members
of the Legislature and others were boarding at
the Hotel, who turned out of doors almost
without warming. The flames swept in every direc-
ton through the centre and both wings of the
large building, bidding defiance to all opposition.
The boaders generally saved their clothing, trunks,
&c. but the proprietOrs lost much OF their cloth
ing and that of their families About One-fOurth
or one third of the furniture was saved, but much
of it damaged.
THE EpiscopdI MetIeOdist was printed in bull
ding adjoining the Hotel, which was destroyed,
but by great effort, the type, press and fixtures
were all saved. 1t will not cause any suspension
in the publication of that paper
1.-The wind set in strong ly from the South and
Southwest and it was with the greatest difficulty
that the dwellings of Messrs. c. W. d. Hntchings,
P Cowper Misses Hinton and Mrs. BOylan, could
be saved. The intrepidity of a colored man, John
H. CaSWoll, WITH Iue Vi Captdlu OOTuldll, put d
stop to the raging fire, by checking it after the
roof of Mrs. Boylan's house, occupied by
Capt Lee, proprietor Of the Excelsior Club was
in flames Capt. German, we learn, cut through
the roof, there being no other way of getting up,
and CasWell with his bucket rushed cut at consld-
cradle hazard, and extinguished the flames. Others
were there aiding, whose names we have not heard
juncture prevented the spread of the fire.
Stopping the flames at the Excelsior House at that
s'The dwelling of c. W. D. Hutchings, Esq,
was saved by strong effort. We regret to learn
that colored man, whose name we have not
heard fell from the roof of this dwelling and broke
his arm. Mr.. W. L. Pomeroy and Others we are
told, were mainly instrumental in saving MI
Cowper's fine dwelling. Mr.. Clawson and others,
we are told, worked manfuly, and saved the Mis-
ses Hinton's dwelling. The members of the newly
formed Fire and Hook and Ladder Companies all
exerted themselves, without the aid OF the neces-
sary implements or properly furnished engines
Both white and cOOred seemed to do what they
could, and we rejoice that the damage Is no
greater.
ssThe Hotel was insured to the amount of $15,-
600 and the furniture at 900 in some four OF five
companies North and South. The loss on MIR.
Cunninggim, the proprietor, Will not be as severe,
therefore, as was anticipated. Mr.. Blair loss, we
Judge, will be considerable, as he was interested
in the furniture, provisions, &c, and for short
time thrown out of business, but his eminent quail
ifcations as Hotel keeper, will soon enable him
to be on his feet again. The excellent proprietor
ofthe Marlboro House. Mr. Riddick, we learn, gen.
arously rendered TO Mr.. Blair and his family a
home at the Yarboro, until he could make more
suitable arrangements.
'sThe loss of the Exchange Is q public loss. Ii
had become fixture of the city, OF which we were
proud"