From the Richmond
Dispatch,
7/3/1861, p. 2
Praiseworthy Act.
- When the fire broke out at the Penitentiary a night or two since, the 2d
Lieut. of the Garde Lafayette immediately formed his company and marched to the
scene of disaster, where the Garde rendered the most efficient service, both in
guarding the prisoners and working the fire-engines. Most of the members of the
Garde are old firemen. The Captain and 1st Lieutenant of the corps
were temporarily absent at the time. Such disinterested conduct deserves a
handsome acknowledgment. The Garde are worthy of all praise.
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