History of Rochester, New York, USA

Rochester, New York, is said to be the greatest flour manufactory in the world. There are 21 mills, which require 20,000 bushels of wheat daily to keep them in operation. They can manufacture and put up ready for market, 5000 barrels a day.

A fire broke out at Rochester, N.Y., on Saturday morning in the billiard room of Geo. W. Hall, adjoining the office of the Democrat, and in a short time the whole block, from the Arcade on Buffalo Street, to Hamilton's book store on State Street, was enveloped in flames.

The third story of the corner building was occupied by Strong & Dawson, of the Daily Democrat. Most of the types and cases were removed - the presses and other fixtures were destroyed. Insured for $2,000, which will probably nearly or quite cover the loss.

John Burns, owner of the Buildings, was insured about $4,500, which will probably cover the loss.
Jewett & Gates, clothing store; damaged only by water - goods mostly removed.
Milliman & Co., shoe store - goods mostly got out.
Sage & Brother, book store - damaged $2,500, principally by water - fully insured.
John Carrington, City Recess - damage trifling.
Wm. Haight, barber shop; loss trifling.
Geo. W. Hall, billiard saloon, loss about $100. The...

This city was visited soon after midnight, Tuesday morning, with a thunder storm of unusual violence.

Several of the shocks were so heavy as to shake the houses like an earthquake. One bolt descended with fatal effect upon the house of MR. WM. MATHEWS, No. 28, Wilder Street, killing three persons, MR. MATHEWS, his wife and daughter.

The night being unusually warm, they had removed their bed to the floor, at right angles with a stove which stood near the chimney.
The fluid descended the chimney, passed down the stove-pipe, through the opening in the stove-door, and thence directly across the bed and through the other end of the house. As it passed over the bed it struck the three persons sleeping in it, and set the clothes on fire. MR. MATHEWS and his wife were killed instantly. The daughter, a girl ten years of age, lived two hours. Both parents were burned on their arms, but upon the child there are no outward injuries. She vomited a quantity of blood before expiring.

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At Rochester, New York, on Thursday, a man was taken from the canal who was thought to be drowned. The coroner was sent for, who proceeded to call a jury and ascertain the facts in the case; but, before the inquest was fairly commenced, the person supposed to be deceased arose upon his feet and walked away. A grave question arises in this case: whether the coroner is entitled to his fee.

Certain ingenious and enterprising physicians in Rochester, New York, have discovered that the succubes, or female spirits, that have caused the famous spirited knockings, are all 'knock-kneed!' Marrying men must look sharp before they commit themselves. - Boston Post.

Rochester, a city, capital of Monroe county, New York, is situated on both sides of Genesee river. 7 miles from its entrance into Lake Ontario, 230 miles by railroad W. by N. from Albany, and 68 miles E. N. E. from Buffalo. Lat. 43° 8' N., Lon. 77° 51' W. Rochester is the largest town on the great thoroughfare above alluded to, excepting Albany and Buffalo, and is a place of rapid growth, and remarkable for its extensive manufactories of flour and other articles. The site of this city is nearly level. The streets vary from 60 to 80 feet in width, and arc generally straight and well paved. The principal street, extending E. and W. through the centre of the town, and crossing the river by a bridge, is called Main street on the E., and Buffalo street on the W. side of the river. The greater number of public buildings and many of the residences are handsomely built of brick or of limestone quarried in the immediate vicinity. The streets are generally bordered with shade-trees, and lighted ...