The New York herald., 1872-11-13
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.

BOSTON, Nov. IL, 1872.
Now that the excitement has in some measure
died away, and the wild commOtion caused by the
fire in some measure subsided, many in
teresting stories are being told OF hair
breadth escapes and daring ventures which
transpred during the connagration. In deeds
Of individual heroism the inhabitants OF
Boston have shown themselves to be worthy Of
their ancient fame, and the fortitude with which
they bear up against their overwhelming losses is
exciting the admiration OF the thousands OF
strangers from all parts Of the country who are
crowding the streets, gratifying their curiosity,
as much as the sentries and soldiers will allow,
with view Of the still brightly burning ruins.
Without gas and with only the nicker of candle.
light to facilitate locomotion, the city presented
lonely and desolate appearance last evening The
streets were dark and sadly gloomy, and the ter
rible force Of the calamity was brought
nearer to the hearts OF the people than
1t was when the hre was fercest
and hottest. Twelve hundred Of the State militia,
under the command Of Brigadier General Burrell,
were duty all over the city throughout the night
They were the First battalion Of cavalry, under
Major Curtis comprising the National Lancers; the
Dragons the Prescott Light Guards and the Rox-
bury Horse Guard; the Ninth regiment OF infantry.
under Colonel Finan; First regiment of infantry.
Lieutenant Colonel Proctor; the First battalion
Of infantry, four companies under Major Lewis
Gaul; the Independent Cadets under Lieutenant
Colonel Palfrey, and the First battalion Of light
artillery, and Batteries and p, under Major Fol-
lett The battalion OF the Institute of Technology
volunteered its services, which were accepted.
Every street In Boston was guarded by bayonets
and the burnt district was encircled by double
line OF soldiers. The tramp, tramp Of the sentines
click Of the gun locks as they challenged those
who manifested desire to encroach upon their
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literally under martial law. Here and there asquad
OF the horse patrol dashed through the streets, In
dark blue coats and brass buttons OF the
city police were omnipresent Speaking OF
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last night. Orders from the central once direct
that each onicer's turn Of duty shall be extended
three squads remains the same, but each oflcer
does duty during one-haf OF each twenty-four
last night, so that danger from thieves seemed
almost Impossible. In addition to this precaution
the Chief Of Police WITH wise io5etnoIsn ess 1gn,
night. There were, therefore, few exhibitions Of
It's walks and malls were patrolled by the boys in
blue constantly, and pedestrians were few and
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guard, stood packed against the ropes for hours,
cause Of the absence OF gas, there were no per-
formances at the several theatres, and business
occurred by candle-light Guests were furpished
with bedroom candles reminding them OF days
long since gone BY, and "early to bed'' was made
necessity.
TnE PARKER HOUSE ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
From the roof OF the Parker House the view OF
the scene was uninterrupted and many availed
themselves OF the opportunity to witness the aw-
ful scene. At the time OF our visit, near twelve
O'clock the sight was ,nd simply terrible Sheets .s o.
whole southeastern prospect, and in the great
whole II was impossible TO distinguish clearly