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September 17, 1846
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The dwelling house of E. B. Bentley, Esq., a short distance from Richmond, was destroyed by fire on Friday night last. The blaze was likely arson, as the perpetrator cut the well rope to cut off water supply before setting it.
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FIRE.
We regret to hear that the Dwelling House of E. B. Bentley, Esq., a short distance from this city, was destroyed by fire on Friday night last. The fire was discovered soon after it broke out, and it is believed that the house might have been saved, but for the artful precaution taken by the incendiary, to cut off the supply of water, by destroying the rope of the well in the yard, before he applied the torch. We have rarely heard of a more cool and deliberate act of villainy. It is to be hoped that the perpetrator may not escape detection and punishment.
—Richmond Whig.
We regret to hear that the Dwelling House of E. B. Bentley, Esq., a short distance from this city, was destroyed by fire on Friday night last. The fire was discovered soon after it broke out, and it is believed that the house might have been saved, but for the artful precaution taken by the incendiary, to cut off the supply of water, by destroying the rope of the well in the yard, before he applied the torch. We have rarely heard of a more cool and deliberate act of villainy. It is to be hoped that the perpetrator may not escape detection and punishment.
—Richmond Whig.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Fire
Arson
Incendiary
E. B. Bentley
Richmond Whig
What entities or persons were involved?
E. B. Bentley, Esq.
Incendiary
Where did it happen?
A Short Distance From This City
Story Details
Key Persons
E. B. Bentley, Esq.
Incendiary
Location
A Short Distance From This City
Event Date
Friday Night Last
Story Details
Dwelling house destroyed by fire, discovered early but water supply sabotaged by incendiary who cut the well rope before igniting it; hoped perpetrator caught.