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The Daily Dispatch: July 18, 1864., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: July 18, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ry much damaged by the muddy water, and some of his furniture was broken and bruised in such a manner as to render it comparatively worthless. This makes the sixth time that Mr. Belvin has been burnt out. The origin of the fire is not known, though it is believed that it was caused by the falling of sparks from the chimney to the roof, which was a shingle one and in a very inflammable condition. Apprehending that the building on the right of Mr. Belvin's residence, belonging to Mr. Nicholas Devereux, was in danger of being destroyed, the furniture from his house was also removed to the street; but the sequel has proved that such a step was unnecessary, as it sustained no material damage. The efficiency of the steam fire-engine was fully demonstrated on this, as on all other occasions where it has been used.--Before its arrival the crackling flames had gained such headway as to threaten the destruction of a large lot of valuable property, but it had not been fairly at work m