Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-21
ruE wonK on INcENprARlsm.
Another Extensive Manufacturing Es
tablIshment Fired.
Heavy Loss.

A short time before 9 o'clock on Sunday
night last, a fire was discovered in the ex-
tensiye foundry and machine shop of ]. r.
Romans, South Cherry street, few doors
below Rroad.
Shortly after the alarm was given, the
flames burst forth from the pattern shop in
the second story, and the building be-
ing for the most part frame, the fire
spread with great rapidly, communicating
with the roof of the foundry.
AT first glance, the nature of the conAag.
ration was appreciated, and TO outsiders
there was no hope of saving the
establishment and the adjoining buildings
from entire destruction. Not 80, however,
with the experienced Chiefo the Fire De-
partment and the gallant spirits under his
control. The engines were early on the
ground and stationed at points where they
could be most effective. The hooks and
ladders, TOO, we're early brought into use,
and 80 managed sc TO be Of Invaluable SER
vice TO the daring men, who with pipes in
hand, led the hose to points where it was
most needed; and by just such work as we
have often seen in the days Of the old vol
unteer fire department in upwards of fif
teen inmates, the 6remen were masters Of
the situation, and their efforts were 30 high
ly appreciated as 10 bring forth from the
large crowd who had congregated in the
streets enthusiastic shouts Of approval. By
the noble work performed the damage was
not as heavy as it might have been, al
though the loss is serious one, not only
to those concerned, but to the interests Of
the city.
The establishment was one of the oldest
in the city, and all the patterns were de-
stroyed, which it had taken a lifetime 10
accumulate. In this department alone the
lost on first cost is upwards Of $50, 900,
and il is estimated Of the patterns which
are likely To be required at any moment,
$4,000 would not repay the owners,
The establishment was formerly the prop
erty of Andrew Anderson, and now be-
longs to his heirs. who had leased it to Nj
Romans for term of years.
The machine shop was but little dam
aged, except by water, and the loss of TINT
which such disaster brings about. The
foundry lie materially injured outside o
the building, but we understand that i
will require but little delay to pnt the de
partment in order. ..t q.
The loss altogether will fall heavy OF
the owHers, who, we regret to say, had u
insurance. 1t will also be serious drawback
to Mr.. Romans, and the large number o
mechanics for the time being thrown on
of employment. Among the contracts il
the shop was an engine of eighty hors
power, being built for the bucket factory o
Mr.. Byrd Douglas at his depository OF
Market street; two engines, one of twenty
five and the other thirty. FIVE horse power
for S. J. Brown, Giles county. A ffteer
horse power engine, recently built, wa
somewhat damaged.
Among the workmen engaged, we regre
to learn that VIM. Martin lost his tools val
ued al $3.50, and W. H. HALEY suffered
from similar loss upwards of $3.50. Both
are Woodworking men, depending upon
their daily labor for a support, and can
lily afford such a loss.
We understand that q monied man
called on Mr.. Romans yesterday, and prof.
fered sufficient assistance to start him
again, and we have every assurance that
this popular establishment will soon have
steam up. again.
The fire was evidently the work Of an
incendiary, and when it is taken in con-
sideration that an attempt was made to
fire the machine shop and foundry ofStew-
art & Geiger on Saturday morning last,
it seems as if our city is Infested with
tiends who would damage enterprises that
promise 50 much for the future Of Nash
vile. 1t could not be for any spite against
those controlling these establishments, for
they are men that enjoy the good will OF
everybody. The theory, therefore, is that
the incendiaries are actdated by dispo-
siion to cripple our manufacturing inter.
ests Who ever the scoundrels be, we hope
they may be speedily brought to Justice.