The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-11

liquors, and If these are caught there seems
to be no possible stop to the flames before
they reach the water in this direction, but
there is yet small chance to save State
street by fearlessness and promptness.
In the square 70 med by Doane, State,
kllby, and Broad streets, at 9 O'Clock there
was only one building on fire, and that has
just commenced at the corner of Kilby and
Doane streets.
In other quarters the fire seems to have
somewhat abated, or at least reached its
extreme limit. If the flames are not stoned
by some superhuman effort in Kilby street
the following banks will have to succumb
Atlantic National, Atlas National, Eagle
National, and the Shoe and Leather Ma.
tional. There are also large number OF
insurance companies in the same street
threatened with the same disaster.
The Merchants Exchange, including the
Post-oftice, has gone. The mails, however,
have been saved, and the post-office will
be opened in Fadeuil Hail Tomorrow at s
o'clock.
The fire is sweeping up Devonshire, Con-
gress, and Water streets.
AT ii A. M. it was believed the fire was
SO far under control that it would not cross
State street.
AT half-past II o'clock the progress of
the fire towards the water, in the direction
OF kilby and Central streets. seemed to he
effectually stopped, and the streams of wa
ter were used in extinguishing the flames
among the ruins, which present an an
pearailce of desolation.
The Commercial Printing House is stu
ated IN four-story brick block on the
south corner of Central and Kilby streets.
On the opposite corner is another four
story brick building, which is completely
demolished inside.
by tho most strenuous eXertjons the
hremen succeeded in subduing the flames
ABOUT the post-office, so that about noon
nothing is discernible in the interior in the
way OF blaze, and strong hopes are enter
tanned that the building will be saved
though various departments in the inside
Will be thoroughly drenched with water,
The Fire Believed to be Checked.
3 T.. M.-The progress of the flames in
the direction of the water is checked. and
the tire seems to be well under control
everywhere.
The new post-office and Sub-Treasury
building was for long time exposed to the
1erce flames, but was scarcely Scared.
Ihls massive tire-proof structure saved the
Boston Post building, directly opposite, and
helped greatly in preventing the fire from
reaching State street. The Old South
church also escaped. though several times
given up for lost. The costly and beauti-
Jul transcript building, and Courier. to
Trott's jewelry establishment, on the oppo.
site corner of Milk street, were burned.
Inc Eastern Express office was saved
Two steam fire-engnes came from PORT
land with 400 leading citizens, headed bv
Mayor Kingsbary, to proffer every aid in
their power.
The fire was got well under control
little alter midday and has not extended
since. The following are the
GENERAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CON.
FLAGRATIoN:
The whole length of both sides of Sum-
mer street, across Federal and near down
to brakes wharf, and thence in nearly a
direct line to Fort Hill; along Hamilton
street and Battery March to Kilby street.
as far as Lindall and Central streets. and
from Milk to Summer street, on Washing
ton street. Within these boundaries is an
area OF about seventy acres.
chicago, by telegraph, proffers sympa
- Fire-engines, by special train from New
York, arrived this morning.
The loss is now estimated at from $50
100000 to 500. 1000, 900, and the insurance
at from $21 900, 900 to 1922, OOO. 900. A
eral killed.
Boston, November ll--2 A. MA
gas explosion has again started the fire.
which has crossed Washington street to-
wards Temple Place. The block corner of
washington and Summer streets is
doomed.
Boston, November lie A. M.-The
fire IS once more under control, being kept
within the block between Summer and
Avon streets. A fireman has lust fallen
OIL the top of building on Summer street.
There were three explosions of gas at
$3.50 A. NJ, the gas being only shut off
from portion of the city.
Perfect order has been maintained gen.
orally within the streets, and the people
begin to be relieved from the terrible ex.
element of the uncertainty regarding the
spread Of the fire.
New York, November l1.-There is no
truth in the sensational dispatches that the
fire in Boston has gone beyond the limits
reported in the 6 o'clock dispatches this
morning. The burnt district is watched
and the fire is well under control.
Effect on the Gold and stock Market.
Ne,c York, November 11.-Stocks are
panicky in consequence of the Boston fire.
Prices have declined from five to ten per
cent. The following suspensions are re-
ported S. V. White, Peliot, Perry & Co..
Il. A. Wilcox, R. j. Kimball &c Co,-ali
on the long side market, and for whose ac-
count the stocks were sold out under the
rule. Stocks are now steadier, and it an
pears that the worst is over.
Gold opened at 114@114k. There is no
information regarding the action of the
Treasury department. Nearly all the insu-
rance companies have their windows pla-
carded with statements showing their con-
dition. The heaviest losers are the large
companies who are the best able to stand
it.
The Effect In Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, November 1l.-There is
great depression in stocks, cotton. groce-
ries and breadstuffs, but without marked
change. Wool, leather, boots and shoes
are held for material advance.
The Board of Underwriters held meet
ing this morning, and in order to prevent