Dug out of the ruins

Dug out of the ruins, by the firemen, Mr. Mayo, of No. 8, Quebec street, near Oxford-street, in a most shocking state, and conveyed to the bone-house for the coroner's inquest. The fire was discovered by the neighbours, between eight and nine o’clock in the morning of the 23d. The door being forced open, it burst from the doors and windows with great violence. Several fire-engines shortly after arrived; but the only service they could now render was the preservation of the adjoining buildings, as the house of Mr. Mayo was in a very short time burnt to the foundation. The unfortunate Mr. Mayo was a carpenter; and since the death of his wife, had retired from business, and abstracted himself totally from society. He took some refreshment at an adjoining public-house the preceding evening, and was then heard to say that he was quite wearied of life. His despondency was so great, that he would not permit even a domestic to reside in the house with him. He was above 50 years of age.