The New York herald., 1872-11-12

hSHs WoS Huuc, Ou the Otner sue OI tue street IL
was struggle for home; on this 1t took color OF
devotedness which viii not be wrongly stated as
patriotic.
THE REvERENT OLD SOUTH CHURCH.
This battle was for the old South church. IT was
Tor the old landmark which bears upon its front In
plain, bold capitals the legend sOld South Church;
gathered 1869; first house built 1870. This house
erected 1929; desecrated by British troops 1775."
Its chaste spire seemed at times, In the profane
ambition OF the fire, II about to look for the last
time upon the city 1t had watched over so long
watched In hope when the colOnists were praying
and working their way to fuller freedom; watched
In shame when Burgoyne's troops used its sacred
precincts for riding school to train the would-be
cutthreats OF American liberty, and watched with
faith and pride upon almost century Of American
independence. This was the relic OF bitter, bloody
and glorious times, for which they battled and
batted not in vain Millions throughout the Union
will be glad to learn that the old South church Is
saved. As 1t was In hope and trembling to tire
people that the moon went down, so after while
the sun rose red and sullen out upon the bay, as
If fearing to look upon the havoc the night had
made. The fire was burning dangerously in places,
but for the most part in low, lurid way among
the ruin 1t could not increase 1t was sad sight
to the eye OF day. Twelve hundred militiamen
held guard over the district through the day.
Thousands visited in moodiness the scene OF their
losses, whether as capitalist or laborer as the
hirer or the hired When night came down once
more over this sabbath Of sorrow to Boston a walk
carnival OF misery to the spirit Forgetting the
grand buildings that twenty-iour hours before
tion of desolation. the scene outlined SO fan
tastcay and vaguely was t6aes Sne Of peculiar
me
walls, wnitenea BY the intense heat; stood ike
indistinct ghosts in their shrouds; curling upwards
small blue flames shaped like knife blades were
round their feet 1t was a saa sight. Night came
down to lind the wind again rising, and about one
O'Clock in the morning an explosion heard.
SECOND SERIES rHREATE. ED.
once more, and soon darkness followed: except in
the fve places where the hre again broke out
dsro as ss store
and Washington, bringing to the front
store was Blown into the street and
the windows on the opposite side Of Washington
street. There were great many citizens on the
street and q regular stampede was the result,
which threatened more serious consequences than
the explosion itself. Detonations followed in quick
which, finding itself more frightened than hurt
could be kept from actually endangering itself on
tSat buildings We're in the grasp was Of i0dh the
fire which were believed until that moment
free from danger. The Park House was close in
the rear OF the second cOnnagraton, and the great
retail store OF Jordan, Marsh Il Co., not twenty |
yards from the flames. Here the fremen directed
the water from dozen steamers. If the fire had
passed this point the tall granite buildings on the
opposite side of Washington street would be en- |
veioped, and the end, as before stated, no one
could foretel. The camped-out thousands of Chi.
cago rose before the minds eye and nerved the
tS, tS to assist the work The
with highly combustible matter made 1t q |
matter of almost life and death to win. The deni-
Zens OF Avon street were instantly ordered to |
turn Off the gas and vacate their buildings, from
the fear of additional explosions. This produced
rushed into the streets, carrying their clothes and
small mall valuables @ In their arms great many Of the
the % Adams ms House. louise. At this junctare % kilograms
were despatched to various points to send again
the engines, which, in the belief that Boston's
allowed to return home In the evening. This call,
despite the fatigue Of the fremen, was instantly
answered with the needed help.
THE FLAMES BEGAN TO LAP
over the Park House. and 1t was accordingly on
the store of Jordan, Marsh 4 Go. After the first
explosion 1t was found that Mrs. Matha Hudson
mad n IRON the Tst oor WINDOW Of her
by bruises and burns about the legs. In another
house on the same street the frcmen were
just In time in putting up their ladders to rescue
mother who was about jumping into the street.
The thieves again seized their opportunity to rob
tary and an angry and ugly feeling with regard to
lynching among the citizens, restrained great
the City had been turned OIL and the darkness which
followed sent great many Of the curiosity-led
hnng which hE ,ho orvnav canobt p pe e R e e
ground The flames were happily, by the means
above described, prevented from spreading to the
ever, were added to the terrible catalogue OF
losses and at least million dollars to the |
foots up probably $3.50 900 and includes $50 dis.
possessed firms in twenty-eight streets. BY five |
dneS in 40 far az rawing its teeth for nrther mis-.
chief, and the dawn of to-day brought feeling OF
relief to the sorey tried city Of Boston, Accordingly
this morning started on o
SURVEY OF THE RUINED DISTRICT
In Washington street crowds circulated freely and
buildings Several plucky firms had notices posted |
on the location OF their old stands, directing
Passing Old South church saw the militia posted
at the door OF the church. They will stop
there tonight with ball cartridge in their pouches
because the New York thieves are known to have
come on In large numbers, as they did to the Chi
cago fire. 1t is curious to note that this is the first
time since the end of the Revolutionary War that
troops have been quartered in the Old South |
church, and the second in Its history Passing the
the top Of franklin street entered the burned dis
trict. Here on the right stood the Pilot building
rs n wS Sy
and perseverance became millionaire, owning
Of the finest structures in the city. He did not
countrymen as many have done His loss cannot
be thoroughly estimated He bears his misfortune
ity, and will rebuild the publishing store which was
naturally enough his pride lie was at press
dinner on Saturday at the Revere House while his |
building was being laid in ashes.
STANDING IN WINTHROP SQUARE
the charred remains OF the tall liberty pole Is
almost the only mark by which to identity where
so much wealth and architectural magnihcence
rested two days ago. On the corner OF Devonshire |
street workmen were engaged In opening the |
safes OF the Revere Bank. One OF these was |
wrought open with wedges and sedges in my |
presence and $4OO, 900 In bank notes rewarded the
gaze OF the directors and clerks. on the opposite |
corner the strong chamber OF the North American |
Bank, seemingly intact, was watched over by the |
directors. The President, r. w. shaplegh, an old
gentleman OF not very strong physique, but in !
Excellent spirits, was directing the operations
OF corps Of workmen. Ali parties seemed |
cheered and confident that the notes, specie and |
special deposits to the value OF three four mil
lions were all right. One could see clear to the
new Post ONCE building, which, at that distance,
seemed unharmed but which, in reality, was |
chipped and scorched on the side nearest to the |
force OF the fire towards the water front. One |
could see as far as the skeletons OF the shoe and
leather business in Pearl street. met two decent