The New York herald., 1872-11-11
BOSTON ABLAzB..
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,he saying that men diner, for cart'ns away 70
tn.r,estewn one lot OF type from Boston news
raper once last night one drayman demanded and
received $leo. whilet another said, "Pay me what
YOU think is right, 'sand when $40 note was given
nina handed paskt$1o in change, saying Indignantly
as ne dtd 80, .Do you think am mean enough to
lake advantage Of Q man In trouble ~ There
VAS nun, too, In the general distribution
of boots and shoes, which took place on
Pearl street during the nre Finding it impossible
10 ssve all Of their stock the dealers threw open
Ahe doors and allowed the crowd TO secure what
Nooty they could Hundreds now wear shoes who
never wore shoes BEFORE A ludicrous incident 0c-
CURED on Hamilton place. 'Major Grant," as she
y called, semi-imbecile female, with an immense
waterfall and pug nose, became dissatisfied with
ehe view from Fremont street and decided to OBJ
lain q better quarter. Accordingly she picked up
somebody elses chair In front Of store and pulled
her dress up to her ankles and busted t; then,
fying the chair to the centre Of the place.
SHE SAT DOWN AND aAzED
placdly at the progress Of the flames. While she
was doing so however, q rabble Of newsboys
Rathered about. They fastened q long piece Of
rope to the chair, Of which Mrs. 'Major Grant" was
Obllvous, and, after moments consultation,
>erked the rope vigorously leaving the victim
sprawling In puddle. Mrs. Major Grant was
vexed. Boston Common proved itself Of really
practical value during the fire, and indeed it's uses
are still manifest. From early in the evening Of
Saturday till early in the morning Of to-day
baggage vans Of all sorts and descriptions depos-
ited their contents on the Common. The location
Of the little park in the centre Of the city, and the
aact that there could be but little danger to any
thing placed there rendered it convenient asy.
lum for all sorts Of household goods. Potts. kettles
and pans, beds and bedbugs crying women and
hungry babies were plentiful enough.
THIEVES ARRESTED.
The station houses are SO full that thieves are
feleased after deprlving them Of their plunder,
and hence it was impossible to provide sufacient
Shelter for the thousands who found themselves
without roof to cover their heads. There were,
therefore, many who bivouacked on Boston Com
non There had been, nntil this afternoon, great
lliculty in obtaining watchers for these goods to
guard against predatory excursions from the
ghouls who always haunt great fire, and, there
fore, householders obliged to watch their own
property. Fortunately for them the night was
clear and not very cold, that they were not sub
lected to any very great degree Of discomfort.
THE FIRST MEETING OF CITIZENS.
Public action was taken to-day in regard to the
pre. Both branches Of the City Council held well.
- bAher-ro orurr uy HIS Honor Mayor CASTOR, who
Stated the object for which they had been convened
and said it was necessary that prompt action should
Se taken to meet the exigencies. Alderman jerks
lpnered the following resolution
Resolved, That the terrible calamity which has
Council to give Immediate expression to its deep
sympathy for the sufferers by the fire, and to ex-
lMho have been deprived Of their homes. -'''
Resolved, That Messrs jerks, Dayton and Little,
tn,s suen e. Rse the G0mmon Council may Join con-
extending immediate aid to such persons and
families as need assistance. and that said COM
ynlttee be requested to act IN the premises with
the promptness which the exigency Of the case
seems to require
The resolutions were unanimously adopted. Al
uerman Clark moved that the thanks OF the Board
be rendered the Fire Department, and the Commit
tee on Fire Department be authorized to take such
measures to suppress the connagration as they
may deem advisable. The motion was adopted.
The Mayor suggested that meeting OF the Board
be held at ten O'Clock tomorrow forenoon, to de-
eide upon such action as would be necessary for
the relief Of the sufferers and, on motion It was
voted that when the Aldermen adjourned it be till
Monday, at ten O'Clock A. NJ
Alderman Poland moved that the different rail.
Eoad companies be requested to furnish platform
cars for the removal Of the debris as soon as pos
sible and the motion was carried.
THE COMMON COUNCIL
The members OF the Common Council were called
50 order BY the President, Mr.. Dickinson, who
stated that an informal conference had been
held by the Mayor and several members
rof the city government, and the feel
dng was general that the emergency
Sequired that the city government should give
prompt expression Of their sympathy, and an
Inounce their purpose to care for the unfortunate
before there was an opportunity to call meeting
ss required by the ordinance. Resolutions had
been prepared. and he expected them without de.
lay from the upper branch.
AT this point the resolutions adopted by the
Aldermen were presented, read and adopted unan.
.imously. 1t was suggested that when the Common
Council adjourn 1t be to meet at the same time as
the Board OF Aldermen meet; and after the
result OF the Aldermanic proceedings had
been announced 1t was voted that when
the Council adjourn it be till Monday. a,
ten A. NJ. The President, Mr.. Dickinson, now re-
marked that this was time for action and not
words, and outside of the proceedings Of the CITY
Council every member should strive individually
10 do his utmost for the relief OF the unfortunate