Alexandria Daily Advertiser

FIRE!! On Saturday morning about day light a fire was discovered in the spacious building owned by Mr. Edward Pennington, as a sugar refinery, in Brewer's alley above Vine street. The flames had gained such an ascendency, previous to the alarm, as to defy every effort to subdue them. This extensive building, and adjoining apartments, together with all the utensils and a large stock of materials were entirely consumed. The loss thus in one hour sustained by a single individual is said to amount to between 50 and 60,000 dollars. It is not satisfactorily understood how the fire originated. We are concerned to add, that a possibility of preserving this valuable property, was frustrated by the want of a supply of Schuylkill Water : to whom does the blame of this gross neglect attach ? (Phil. paper.)