Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-29


Mr.. q. b. Luck, proprietor OF the spottswood
Hotel, In Richmond, in his state mert of the ore
gives graphic account Of has own expsriences
He said thst after being aroused and dispatch
ing his wife and children TO the street, he heard
the housekeeper calling for help, and went o.
find her, but became so enveloped in hot smoke
that he thought his time had come. He became
confused and lost his way, but CROPPED about TIL
he found the stairway, which was on fire. and
completely cut of escape. Mr. Luck ssys:
" Then gave myself % tor lost, and prepared
TO die by casting myself upon my knees and
commenting my soul 10 my Maker. While in
this position an Inspiration seemed 10 come over
me, and the remembrance Of the hel pless cond-
ton OF my wife and Little ones caused a resc-
ton, ana gave me strength to make one more
effort 20 save myself L arose and rushed to-
wards the burning Stair, and threw myself
heaaleng, through smoke and flames, over the
pile OF baggage which blocked anyway. FINALLY
reached the street, where, TO my great Joy and
relief, was met by my wife, almost crazed
with fear tor my safety. She had reached the
street some minutes before myself"
The Southern Express COmpany's sal. was
taken from the ruins yesterday. aud the con
tents, including so 600 In bills and money, were
found uDimpaired.
The Eafe OF the Spotswcod Hotel was opened
Yesterday morning, as IL Law in the ruins and
all the books, paper, money, plate, &c, re-
covered without injury.
FkkRFUL AND FATAL LEAP.
The Richmond journal, describing the scenes
AZ The burning Of the SpOfsw0Od Hotel, SAYS
\ man was seen 20 leap from a third story win
upon a mass Of rubbish heloV, was literally
G0sked q piecsE The rear wall falling soon al
terWsrd. covered the msngled remains ia a
grave OF ire.
The DRY GooDs TRADE The following
review Of the wholesale dry goods trade during
the past 10 from the New York DaIv B.irs... OF
yesterday The fail season T. now virtually
closed, and our dealers are taking stock an
making the necessary changes for the antici-
pated trade Of next season. Brown sheetings
and shiTtings have been in moderate request
during the week, but tue aggregate il unim-
portant, In consequence OF the interruption of
trade by the occurrence of the HOLIDAYS.
Bleached sheetlngs and shiTtings have been in
relatively fair demand, but the aggregate bust
ness l. light movements being confined 20 small
lots to supply the immediate wants OF distribg-
tors; Fine goods continue scarce. and are
freely taken by the trade. Cotton drills
have met moderate sale 70 the home
the aggregate 10 barely sufficient TO give stead
ness 10 quotations. Stripes and ticks have not
sold freely. Quotations are chiefly nominal.
Cottonades IN spring weights arc selling mOdeT-
ately TO clothiers bur the trade has not become
active, as yet, and quOtable prices have not
been established. Canton tsnnels are in mSi-
crate demand for immediate distribution. but
the trade shows the falling off peculiar 20 TIE
close OF the season, and prices are becoming
somewhat unsettled. Silestas have improved
somewhat, and elothiers are taking cOnsidera-
bic amounts, and prices are apparently well
maintained. Printing cloths are in good de
maEd, and the market continues stropS Prints
nave been ln relatively good request, though
the agRregative movements OF tue week a.
necessarily light. Cloths have sold m ,terateIv
and the trade j.. perhaps, as heavy as could a.
expected at period 30 "e&r the beginning OF
the new year. The production 1t the miis -
sun iight but appears to be sufficient - supply
The current demand. Cassimeres are not IN
very spirited request. The past week practi-
ealy closes the seasons trade in ali fore,gu ssb
rlcs inasmuch a. the demand from this time
until the opening OF the spring trade Is likely 4.
ee cohnne q slmpl. TO such amounts As are re-