The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-11-19

tne lOuftn story, ana the DullQlng Delng
covered by Mansard roof, the fire
soon enveloped the whole building.
Contrary to the report of. last even
ing, the fire did not cross Washington
street to do any damage, and the Marl-
brough Hotel, at first reported lost, was
saved.
The Offices of the Transcript, Patriot,
Journal of Commerce and Home Jour
nal were dest' Dyed. The office of the
Post was considerably injured by water
and the removal of tie goods and fur
niture. At one time it seemed impossi.
bic to save any of the newspaper offices,
but the flames were checked before
reaching the Globe and journal offices.
Arrangements had been made to re.
move the type from them.
At an early hour this morning Gener.
al Benham, United States Engineer, was
requested by the Mayor to assume con-
troll of the forces which was working
to conquer the fire. The General re-
spectfully declined to take the control,
which he believed was legitimately in
the hands of Chief Engineer Daniel -
The first effective work done was the
blowing up OF buildings. At nine
o'clock a building was blown to atoms
on Kingston street, and this was the
beginning Of the final checking of the
flames. A large patrol of officers sur
rounds the burnt district to night, and
no one is allowed to enter without
pass from the Chief of Police.
STILL LATER.
BosToN, Nov 11-12 As A. MAT
a quarter past II O'Clock six or eight
explosions Of buildings took place, ,caus.
ed by the escaping gas, creating an
alarm that the fire would extend into
the buildings not already burned on the
south side of Summer street.
VIM. d. Brooks building, in Central
Court, is now in flames, and the fire is
extending towards Avon street.
The authorities are preparing to blow
up Jordan, Marsh & Company's store.
1:l5 A. M.--The fire at this hour has
broken out again in. the rear of Jordan,
Marsh & Co.'S extensive dry goods
store, on Washington street, betWeei;
Central avenue and Avon place, and is
raging with great fury. The alarm has
brought out the tired out firemen and
they have commenced battling the fire
aids OF fresh firemen, who have just ar
rived with two steamers and hose carts
from New Haven ard 200 fremen.-
Showers of cinders are flying over this
part of the city and the terror stricken
people are removing their goods from
stores and houses. A crowd of police
keep the excited crowds of people from
danger and the authorities are making
preparations to blow up buildings.
The Park Hotel is in flames. Every
few minutes explosions like artillery are
heard from the great volumes Of gas
which have leaked into sewers and have
caught fire. 1t is expected that the gas
will be cut off from this part of city
The Old South Church has not yet been
destroyed. The walls on the outside
were damaged, but it stands intact
Thousands of tons Of coal are on fire
at the Boston, Hartford and Erie depot.
Acres of fine buildings have been blown
up. The fire is lighting up the heavens
and spreading terror to the hearts OF
the inhabitants. Several men, while in
a btirning house, engaged in removing
goods, were instantly killed by the fall
ing of the walls they were observed by
the firemen, bit not in time TO save their
lives fhe.loss BY the second fire will
be very great, and if not soon checked
the whole city will be destroyed. The
total loss thus far is not less than $500.
100000.
IA. MAJ this hour the second fire
is still burning, but the authorities are
still in hopes of being able to check il
before daylight.
Several large blocks have been blown
UP, and the desolation is heartrending
Magnificent blocks, costing hundreds OF
thousands of dollars, are blown to
atoms, with their owners. looking on
with countenances evincing mite de.
spair. = -.
Should a fresh fire now break out
there will be little hopes of saving the
city, though hopes are entertained that
the efforts of the authorities will be
successful in checking the progress OF
The fire and keeping it within its pres
| ent limits.