New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-12
THE SCENE OF THE CONTRADICTION
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RosToy. Nov. Misunderstanding to cstilrateG Of
te Iosses os accurate as can be made under existing
circumstances the burnt district comprises about 60
acres or 100000 square feet Tho total losses in
Guiding real estate and merchandise, VIII not exceed
S1OO,OOO,OOO.
The inner safe of the Freedman's Back has been
reached, and its contents are without doubt I'M
harmed. The outer safe fell from the second story
and broke q hole in the side and the dep'siion
trunks and cash-boxes, with their yaluaOleS' ae
DESTROYED. The bank will lose nothing. The other
bank vaults in the several buildings destroyed arc
all right. and are being opened and their contents
removed to places of safety The books OF the HIDE
and Leather Bank arc destroyed.
The amount at risk in the burnt district by the
London Assurance Company is $4,000; by tho
Firemen's Fund Of San Francisco, $4,000; tie
Commerce of Albany, ST. 600; the Atna of Hartford
S75OOC0 the Queen, Liverpool, 10000; the London
Liverpool and Globe. $4,000. The Presidents Of
the Phoenix and Hartford Companies Of Hartford
have written that they viii pay Losses in fuI.
PACING THE DISASTER.
The Citizens Relief Committee held meeting in
tho large cOmmitiee-ro0m Of tho City Hail, dt 10
o'clock, the Hon. VIM. Gray in the clair. Mayor
CASTOR read a number Of teleTams from Chicaco
Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and else
where. extending the heartiest sympathy to Boston
in her bereavement, and offering assistance. The
Mayor believed there were thousands IN the city
who swouid require immediate aid, and lie thought
the help 20 freely offered should lie accepted. On
motion Of Judge Russell, it was voted that 1t was
the sense of tho meeting that they should accept
the offers so generously made, and that his Honor
the Mayor be instructed to reply to tie kilograms
rec ,ed with the sincerest thanks.
Tue members Of the shoe and leather trade held
meeting at noon to-day at the Board Of Trade
rooms. ex-Gov Cafin in the chair. i. L. Cole said
the Mayor and Aldermen had expressed willing
ncs 10 rant any land belonging to tie city for the
use Of the various branches of trade for temporary
structures to accommodate present necessity. He
suggested that as the Common was to be given to
the dry goods trade, the shoe and leather trade
might take the land where Fort Hill formerly was.
A committee was appointed to examine the diff
ferent locations aud report at e future meeting
BosTov. Nov. III p. m.-The fire is now entirely
subdued, and no further danger is anticipated The
wind has subsidized The weather is clear and mild,
and the out-of-town fire companies are returning
home. A large force Of fremen and military are
still on guard to protect property and prevent re-
newal of the confagation. The city is quiet and
orderly, and hopeful feeling prevails everywhere
THE SECOND FIRE EXTINGUIsHED-AlD FROM
OTHER CITIEs-ESTIMATING THE Losses
BANKS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES
BosToN, Nov. iii n. m.-The new fire was
GOT fully under control about o'clock this morning.
Jordan Il Marshs store was saved, though Mt one time
declared hopeless case. Only about 70 Boston Gre
men were on duty last night, the main force
being relieved by the gallant men who rallied
from all quarters. Between II and 70 n'"'HS'" zoo
Norwich foe"".j ni5men arrived accompanied ny 'ne
Mayor and Chief Engineer OF that city. twenty-five
New-Hayen iremeu also came on last night headed by
their Chief Engineer From Biddeford Ne, Bridgeport,
Conn., New Bedford and other places eager offers Of
assistance and every train last night there were
brave generous from all tho towns and cities about
US working with all their strength to stem the persistent
progress Of the terrible enemy
The morning newspapers are almost exclusively Oiled
with details Of the great cOnAaraon. The Advertiser
estimates the total loss at SSOOOOOOo The Post on the
authority OF leading Insurance officer at SOoOoOO0o
The Journal gives full list Of individual losses and
estimates the total at considerably over sl00OO0O0O
THrEyEs FROM NETWORK.
The owl train from New-York due at 4o'elock tins
morning arrived at o'clock with several carloads OF
roughs and thieves who cleaned out" oil the refresh
ment saloons on the way and committed other robboes
and outrages The military force in Boston will DO III
creased il necessary. battalion OF cavalry has been
added to the guard Of the burning district which now
numbers 800 men. Attempts at robbery and incen'
diarlsn will be summary dealt with. The streets are
almost impossible from the crowds OF people IN the
vicinity Of the fire. Only three Of the seven banks
burned out failed to settle at the Clearing house. to-day
the three referred being unable to get at their vaults
They are the shawmut Firemen's and North America.
The Mount Vernon, Hide and Leather, ana Everett
Banks saved most OF their valuabes.
The number OF firms and business houses burned out Is
$50; tho number Of dwelling and lOdglng-houses. CO.
The North British, Hartford, PhGnlx, aud National
insurance offices report that all their policies
will be paid In full, and they will continue business
general visit the Boston Insurance offices, this
ing tho fact that they have been hardly able to
do anything today toward estimating and determining
future steps. The Boston insurance companies will DO
able to pay average OF about so per cent on their
risks and capitalists are coming forward so literally
with offers that there is prospect Of their
going OH without suspension. Their average losses
in the neghborhood OF 100000 two three reaching
100000 The savings banks are all secure
The Erenng Transcript will appear to-day printed in
The Globe Office. The Saturday Ersning Gazette
among the papers burned out
FINAL NOTES FROM TIE SCENE OF THE DIS
AsTER.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCHl
BOSToN, Nov. 1.-The funds OF the Sub
Treasury removed from the Exchange, to-day, to-
the Custom house. A file OF marines from the Navy
Yard escorted the treasure. The Posto1ce is temper
arily located in Faneuil Hail. Postmaster Burt does
everything possible under the circumstances to expedite
the distribution of mail matter Gilmore has placed the
Coliseum at the disposal Of persons wanting place to
store goods.
II is impossible TO give anything Ike an accurate or
even approximate report of the insurance Some or the
largest firms have had no time to look over their poll
ces At all informal meeting of the leading insurance
officers to-day the statement made that tho losses
would be nearly paid in full