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The Daily Dispatch: September 20, 1864., [Electronic resource], The Confederate officers placed under fire. (search)
Fire. --On Sunday night, about twelve o'clock the carpenter shop on the northwest corner of Leigh and Second streets, belonging to Mr. E. J. Crump, was set on fire and burnt to the ground. In the building was a valuable collection of carpenters' drawings, machinery, tools, &c., besides some finished and unfinished work, all of which was entirely destroyed. Mr. Crump's loss will probably reach thirty thousand dollars, and he had no insurance on any of it. About two weeks ago an attetools, &c., besides some finished and unfinished work, all of which was entirely destroyed. Mr. Crump's loss will probably reach thirty thousand dollars, and he had no insurance on any of it. About two weeks ago an attempt was made to fire this building; but, fortunately, it was discovered in time to be put out before much damage was done; and we understand, also, that within the same period of time, five distinct attempts have been made to burn down other property in this neighborhood.