"A firefighter who was driving on Beach Boulevard at daybreak Saturday is credited with saving the historic home when he spotted smoke. Investigators suspect arson in the fire that scorched doors on the newly renovated front porch. Had his quick action not prevented the fire's spread, the indoor sprinkler system would have gone off, causing another set of problems."
I went back and re-read the story. Apparently, it was
set fire to thwart a birthday celebration for Jefferson
Davis. I talked to a friend a few minutes ago and he
believes he knows who did it and I agree with him. I'll
not give a name but there is a little guy down there who
hates Beauvoir and everything it represents. He has created
disturbances there before and has also sued to have the
Cross of St Andrew removed from the Mississippi flag on the
grounds that it is a religious symbol and he, being a Muslim,
is offended by it. His suit did not succeed.
Thanks for the link. I haven't done that in so long that
I'll have to go back and re-learn.
A descendent of Sherman perhaps?