New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-12
AFTER THE CALAMITY.



very small, hardly enough to force a stream 20 the
second story windows. Among the arrivals was an
engine company Of 70 men, from Biddeford, Me. The
range Of threest0ry brick buildings lately occupied by
Jordan Marsh but within few days taken possession
OF by Crosby q Morse, who were 70 thro"
the whole into grand store in eonnee-
ton with their Westinghouse establishment
took fire, and were worry soon in flames Down Summer
st. the flames crept along steadily and at O'CLOCK only
building remained between the fire and G. +. Hovey
& Co.'s building Back OF their premises situated
Parks Hotel, which doomed not only to It's
destruction but threatens to be the Of COM
muncatng the fire to Jordan Marsh's retail building
aud all the AvOn-st. property.
Had the proper authorities shut OF the gas nom the
whole burned district early on Sunday morning the
present dreadful visitation would have been averted
All the property along the line Of Washinstonst which
has been destroyed in imminent danger, would
have been saved had not the explosion given the flames
fresh encouragement.
THE FLAMES CONQUERED A SECOND TINE.
5a m.-The fire is now believed to DO under good con
troll and, unless very strong wind should spring up
fresh fires apprebeuded
Ga m.-The fire is under control, being kept in the
block between Summer and AyOn-sts. fireman
has Just fallen off the top Of building
on summer-st. Gas only shut off from portion OF
the city. Perfect order maintained in the streets
There three explosions Of at 81 o'clock People
begin relieved from the terrible excitement OF the
uncertainty regarding the spread Of the fire.
FINAL NOTES FROM THE SCENE OF THE DIS
A5TER.
GENERAL PRESS DI,PATCHI
Boston, Nov. 1.-THE funds of tho Sub
Treasury were removed from the Exchange, to-day, TO-
the Custom house. A file OF marines from the Navy
Yard escorted the treasure. The Po5tOiee Il temper
arily located in Faneuil Hall. Postmaster Burt does
everything possible under the circumstances TO expedite
the distribution of mail matter. Gilmore has placed the
Coliseum the disposal Of persons wanting place to
store goods.
1t Il impossible TO give anything ike accurate or
even approximate OF tie insurance. Some OF the
largest firms have had no time to look their poll
clcs At an Informal meeting OF the leading insurance
officers to-day the statement ade that the losSes
would be nearly paid IN full.
committee OF lades has been formed especially to
look after the thousands Of sewing girls thrown out OF
employment Propositions being urged for the max
ing Of street lines tho burnt district and also for
the erection OF Merchants Exchange building. COM
mittee has been appointed ask the General Govern
ment 10 purchase burned over lot adjoining the new
Post-Oce for enIargug that building and also to re-
quest the Massachusetts, Senator's and Representatives
IN Congress to the passage Of az act allowing the
same drawback building material 10 was allowed 10
Portland and Chicago.
The committee of twenty citizens has voted to re-
quest Gov. Wd5hburu 10 call special session OF the
Legislature 10 authorize the CTy of Boston to issue
sufficient Of p-r cent bonds 10 aid the suerels
in rebuilding the burned district
Joseph Burr OF Dorchester Geo. Smith Of NeDOnset
came this city saturday evening To NE fire, ana
have not been saturday evening, wien tney
were in the vicinity Of ChduuccySt. IL Is feared that
they have killed by fainuS walls. y. r.. ADyOtt,
ChdrcsOwn nIendn missed Ny lis fTiCnls, ana fears
u Ills safety are entertain j.
Tie city is in tonight, owing to the discon
Meeting OF the gas pines from tie burned district
An Efficient military aud police guard IS on duty. All
ID
The Hon. Gus NUrcrOss Treasurer OF the Roller Fund.-
received tO-aay a cheek from Mcssrs. Blake Bros g Co.
Tor $4,000. Tue publishing aud priuuug OF Jue news
papers, ana all Necessary work. Is being done Tonight by
lamp auu caudlc-hgdt