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Editorial
October 6, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An editorial in the Columbian Centinel urges town residents to uphold fire prevention resolutions, such as increasing engines, forming societies, maintaining pumps and chimneys, and installing ladders and turrets, as fire season approaches. It recalls major fires on March 20, 1760, April 20, 1787, and July 30, 1794.
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From the Columbian Centinel.
Mr. Russell,
WHEN Fire breaks out and spreads desolation far and wide, in this or any other populous town, men grow warm, and are ready to form some good resolutions:
They Resolve they will endeavor that the number of engines are increased.
They Resolve they will form themselves into fire societies, and increase the number of leather buckets and fire-bags.
They Resolve they will keep their pumps in good order.
They Resolve they will keep their chimneys clean by frequent sweeping.
They Resolve they will keep a ladder in their yard, that will reach the top of their houses.
They Resolve they will have turrets made on their houses, which have been a mean of saving many a house from destruction, and many a life.
But when the fire is over, and the inhabitants begin to rebuild, these men grow cold, and their good resolutions expire.
In order to cherish them, let it be considered, that the season is coming, when the inhabitants will be under the necessity of keeping larger fires, and that therefore we should be prepared to prevent or lessen the sad effects of this terrible calamity. Remember the 20th March 1760, 20th April 1787—July 30th 1794
Mr. Russell,
WHEN Fire breaks out and spreads desolation far and wide, in this or any other populous town, men grow warm, and are ready to form some good resolutions:
They Resolve they will endeavor that the number of engines are increased.
They Resolve they will form themselves into fire societies, and increase the number of leather buckets and fire-bags.
They Resolve they will keep their pumps in good order.
They Resolve they will keep their chimneys clean by frequent sweeping.
They Resolve they will keep a ladder in their yard, that will reach the top of their houses.
They Resolve they will have turrets made on their houses, which have been a mean of saving many a house from destruction, and many a life.
But when the fire is over, and the inhabitants begin to rebuild, these men grow cold, and their good resolutions expire.
In order to cherish them, let it be considered, that the season is coming, when the inhabitants will be under the necessity of keeping larger fires, and that therefore we should be prepared to prevent or lessen the sad effects of this terrible calamity. Remember the 20th March 1760, 20th April 1787—July 30th 1794
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Fire Prevention
Resolutions
Engines
Chimneys
Fire Societies
Historical Fires
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Russell
Columbian Centinel
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Fire Prevention And Preparedness
Stance / Tone
Urging Sustained Resolutions For Fire Safety
Key Figures
Mr. Russell
Columbian Centinel
Key Arguments
Increase Number Of Fire Engines
Form Fire Societies And Increase Buckets And Bags
Maintain Pumps In Good Order
Sweep Chimneys Frequently
Keep Ladders Reaching House Tops
Install Turrets On Houses For Safety
Resolutions Fade After Fires; Renew Them Now For Upcoming Season
Recall Past Fires: March 20, 1760; April 20, 1787; July 30, 1794