, 1872-11-22

Boston lSon. 18) Despatch to the NsU York Herald.
Another might Of terror from FIRE has dawned
upon the ill-fated city, Of Boston. At about q
quarter past 10 tonight, when everybody was
indulging in 9 sense Of relief from the conquer
ing Of the conflagration Of last week, there came
an alarm which indicated fire at the lower and
Of State Street. The flames at this moment had
gained fearful haadTay, and the skies in
the vicinity were most brilliantly illuminated,
and the fear and apprehension that State street
block Eaa in flames vera realized upon reaching
the spot, and ito safety from complete destruc-
tion, seemed impossble. Thousands and thou
whole Fire department Has summoned. Several
streams we're soon brought to bear upon the de-
Touring element, but for long time they eeem-
ed futile in either subaning Or checking the pro-
sparks in all directions, and the destruct Of
an untold number OF mercantile buildings,
aud even the solid structure Of the
Custom House, was threatened. AL the Govern
got in readineas for removal, and the merchants,
wagons early On hand, immediately
J, Es9t to wask conveying their goods
at the wharves ul!ed out into the stream, aud
tugboats did lively business in 1auIing out the
large fleet Of sailing vessels which Kned the
docks all along Atlantic avenue. The flames
meanwhile swept along the roof OF the huge
structure, bursting out at intervals from the
windows Of the warehouses;, forming what may
well be called q scene Of sickening grandeur, and
inspiring hremen aud citizens alike with the be-
lief that the terrible events OF q week ago we're
to be repeated. Oils, drugs, liquors, and other
goods equally coMbustible and infammable were
contained in the huge building in quantities,
which it ia Impossible to estimate. and as the
flames marched in the direction Of these danger
Qua compounds freah fears were created for the
safety of this section OF the city. At times the
fremen seemed TO gain temporary mastery Of the
situation, but it was more than an hour before
there Was any subBtantial advantages gained,
and then only with the assistance Of the fremen
the moment the magnitude Of tne confagration
was realized. The wind, too, went down very
suddenly. and it Was at once apparent that the
Custom House and surrounding buildings were
out Of. danger, and the articles and goods which
had been removed were soon after returned.
The central portion Of the block will probably
have to be rebuilt, but the ends are uniniured.
It is owned By the heirs of the late David Sears,
who lost heavily By the great FIRE Of last week.
Ihe 35e originated On the third floor, occupied
crockery: This same firm lost everything by |
last weeks FIRE, and had just re-estabIshed |
themselves IN new quarters,
The following are the losses, as near a. can be !
POT, wholesale teas oofees and spices, stock val
uea at about 900; partial loss; fully insured
J. & ". Bird occupied the three lower floors |
Of 2o9 and I'll; paints and oils; loss not ascer-
La1QeQ.
D. Webster, King l. Co., manufacturers, had |
just moved into the fourth story, having been J
burned out at the great Ere; loss, 81 400; no in
surance. |
The Boston Dyewood and Chemical Company, !
also burned out by the big fire. occupied the fifth
floor, with a new stock, which VAS badly dam |
aged BY water; no insurance.
Danford, scudder l. Co., wholesale grocers. |
occupying four floors OF 201 and 208; stock bad |
y damaged BY water; fully insured.
bfar7a ua1 21aE Il. a.1r u. =. |
Of teas and coffees, which waa badly damaged 81 |
smoke and water; insured.