Memphis Daily Appeal [Memphis, TN], November 7, 1860
Ten houses, constituting the entire business potion of the town of Opelika, in Alabama, were destroyed by fire last Thursday night. It is stated that the fire was undoubtedly the work of some incendiary, and suspicions are entertained that abolitionists are at the bottom of it. One man, who was unable to give an account of himself, has been arrested. It is said that his neck is in some danger.