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Domestic News
October 21, 1831
Staunton Spectator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
A barn owned by Mr. Smith near Tinkling Spring was destroyed by fire on Monday night, along with its contents of grain and hay. Two enslaved people were jailed for the arson, with one woman confessing.
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FIRE.—The Barn of Mr. Smith, near Tinkling Spring, in this county, was consumed by fire, on Monday night last, together with its contents, of wheat, rye, hay, &c. Mr. Smith's loss is very considerable. Two negroes have been committed to jail charged with having perpetrated the crime: one of them, a woman, has since confessed the act.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Barn Fire
Arson
Tinkling Spring
Mr Smith
Negroes Jailed
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Smith
Two Negroes (One A Woman)
Where did it happen?
Near Tinkling Spring, In This County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near Tinkling Spring, In This County
Event Date
On Monday Night Last
Key Persons
Mr. Smith
Two Negroes (One A Woman)
Outcome
barn and contents (wheat, rye, hay, etc.) consumed; considerable loss to mr. smith; two negroes committed to jail, one confessed
Event Details
The barn of Mr. Smith near Tinkling Spring was destroyed by fire along with its contents. Two negroes were charged with the arson and jailed; one, a woman, confessed.