Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-19

Market Alley was what vas once known as the
Rainbow Tavern, one of the oldest houses
in the city.
Assistance from Washington.
Fearing that the flames might cross the
streets and alleys separating the burning bull
dings from those on the opposite sides, the
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, at ,
o'clock a. H., sent telegram to the fire alarm
telegraph office in Washington, asking for as
sistance. Chief Engineer Holmes, Of the
Washington Fire Department, Instantly cal
led upon Capt Samuel Gedney, Superinten
dent of the Potomac Ferry Company, who
told him that he had two boats lying at the
wharf, both of which were at his disposal and
could be gotten ready to leave in forty minutes;
and in two hours and twenty minutes from the
time the dispatch was received in Washington,
Chief Engineer Holmes with his carriage, the
Columbia and South Washington steam fire
engines with their hose carriages: and the Me-
tropolitan Hook and Ladder company had ar
rived here on the steamer City Of Alexandria,
CAPTAIN VIM. Poor. and were hard at work.
On account Of the scarcity Of water, one OF the
Washington steamers was stationed on tie
wharf, at the foot of Cameron street,and threw
water from the river into the other statlonea
Mt the scene of the fire, by which it was thrown
with effect upon the flames The Washing
tonian were Hospitality entertained and return
ed home on the seven clock boat tins morn
ing. The assistance they rendered was valua-
bic, was given chccrfully and was properly APP
prccated
Washington Lodge-Its History.
The room occupied by Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge No. %, of Masons, was built IN
1902, and was first occupied September 10th,
of the same year, at which time George Dene-
all, esq.,, was Worshpful Master. The ground
on which this Lodge was built was donated t."
Lodge No. %, for the express purpose OF erecting
Lodge room, by the Mayor and Commonalty
of Alexandria, and we learn steps WILL at once,
be taken by the Lodge looking to the erection
of new hail. The valuable portrait Of Gen.
George Washington, (who was Master OF the
Lodge in 1904 painted in 1877 by Williams, Of
Philadelphia, the chair used by him rs Master;
the portrait of Lafayette, the magnificent ser
Woo If glass ware, the original charter OF
Lodge No p, dated in L7sS and tho valuable
relics so much priced by the fraternity: "eic
saved. Andrew Jackson Lodge No. I'D has
kindly rendered to Lodge No. 30 the Use ct
their Lodge ROOM which offer has been accept
ed. Any persons having any furniture, regalla,
Jewels or other articles belonging to the Lodge
are requested to return the same to Geo. L.
Shinn, Master.
Insurance.
The Market House WAS only insured for
$4,000, the Offices from which the policies were
issued being the Manhattan Of New \ rk and
the International of Baltimore, of which Mr..
George Wise of this city is the agent.
Mcssrs. Brill & Beach were insured ior
So, 0OO in the Georgia Home Company Of Co.
lumbus. and for 81, 500 in the Old Dominion
Company Of Richmond, Of which G. X. Wit
mer & Co., are the agents in this city.
Washington Lodge was insured for $1,000 III
the National Fire Insurance Company Of Baltl-
more.
Mr. Gregory WAS insured for $500 in Mr..
Wise's agency.
1t is reported that Mr.. Huntington was in
sured for 81 800 through Baltimore agency.
Public Offices.
Until other arrangements can be perfected
the Mayors the assessors and the collectors
Offices will be in the brick building adjoining
Liberty Hall The office Of the Clerk Of the
Corporation Court will be in the Court House.
The Executive Committee Of the iiydraullon
Steam Fire Engine Company promptly placed
their hall at the disposal Of the Mayor, tortcm-
porary use by any officer Of the city, or tol
any other purpose for which it might be
needed Mr. Lewis Mckenzie also proitered
the use of certain rooms at the depot at the
W. Il 0. r. r. for the public offices.
The Town Clock.
The town clock was put up by Isaiah Lu1lns
of Philadelphia in 1917 The office Of Regulator
of the town clock was soon afterwards instituted,
and Thomas Barton first filed it. IIc was Sue
ceeded by Benjamin Barton. who was succeed
ed by Major George Duffey.
Maj Dufey will regulate and keep in order
the clock at the old Insurance Office, on King
street. as 4 temporary substitute for the town
clock: destroyed last night
Relics Destroyed.
Among the Revolutionary War relics de-
stroyed were the flag Of the Alexandria Com
pany of NIorgan's Rife Regiment, small cav
airy flag said to have been one of Lees Legion,
and many that were deposited there by G.. W.
?. Gusts and which were associated with the
name of General Washington.
Fire Department.
The Alexandria fremen were promptly on
the spot and worked assiduously and with effect,
and but for their efforts, assisted as they were
at later hour by the fremen from Washing
ton, the destruction Of property would have
been much greater
Market Stalls.
Many of the butchers stalls We're hand come