The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-02-06
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Mr.. SANDERS:
SIR:-Inyodr issue of yesterday we find an
article over the signature of "Incog," rejecting
very unjustly on our newly organized Fire Co.
1t is evident the writer is only playing sec
ond fiddle" to his superiors, as he shows hlm
self in this case entirely out of his element.
In the first place, he speaks of the Company
trying to get rid of bad bargain by forcing it
on the city. Now, if Mr.. Incog knew anything
about facts connected with the case, he might
have paused before he proceeded so far; but as
Mr. Incog seems to have arrived at a conclusion
before he ascertained the facts, little prop
ing up would not injure him in the least
Mr.. Hopkins, at the late Court House fire, ac
costed Mr.. E. II. DeGarmo with the following
language
'Mr. DeGarmo, the city must have that en-
CINE Iknow if we had have had it under our
control the Court House would have been sa-
we'd"
DeGarmo replied he had no authority to
dispose Of the engine, but would lay the sub
ject before the next regular meeting, which
was done accordingly, and Committee APP
pointed to confer with similar Committee,
appointed by the Council. Now, Mr. Incog,
you have the facts just as they occurred, and
the next time you make an effort to show off
swindling affair, you had better keep your
self posted up.
Secondy-you speak of the engine having
bad reputation at the place she was purchased.
to be the case, or if anybody has told you so.
AS for the reputation of the engine, no other
has reached the same height, and if you desire
it, certificate can be produced, given by the
Agricultural Society, properly attested, that
she did, on the day of her trial before them,
throw water to the distance of 228 feet, inch
es. So much for the bad reputation.
Thirdly-you speak of her being sold to
another corporation, and proved failure, and
was returned. Now, Mr. H,cog, whoever told
you that story, sold you considerably below
par; and when you read this, suppose Lncog
stock will be lower. The engine in question
was built for an independent company at Gin
cinnati, and was kept by them until the city
introduced the pay department. She vas then
purchased by the city, and was kept in the en-
CINE house on Vine street until she was pur-
chased by her present owners. &c. Mr. In
cog. you have the pedigree of the row boat
Fourthly-you speak of her being worn out
Now do you know Mr.. Incog or has somebody
told you so, or have you dissected her your
self, or have you pair Of those all-seeing eyes
which can tell what a pig has eaten for his
dinner, by looking at the bristles on his back?
Please explain what is worn out about her,
we doubt very much if you (yourselO know
anything about her working parts, or anything
else connected with a fire engine. You speak
of her not throwing as well as she should
That is certainly true but you say nothing of
the cause which you knew was trifing, and
could be repaired in a few minutes by almost
any mechanic. So we think when you con-
denim an engine hereafter, try and inform your
self little, and not order a coffin because
your child has run splinter in his foot.
In conclusion we would remark, Mr. Incog
is entirely mistaken about the eagerness of
this company, to dispose Of their apparatus to
the city. If the city chooses to buy, it is all
right; and if not it is the same. 1t is a matter
strictly between ourselves, and the next time
we have similar party, Mr.. Lqcog had better
wait for an invitation. 1t may probably save
his friends some modification. The Washing
ton Fire Company is here for the city's good
They ask for no remuneration, and shame to
the men or man who would stoop so low to
misrepresent US as they have done. Yourcon-
duct towards the respectable firm of Kratz &
Heilman, is too contemplate for notice
! One word more, and we have done. You
have no doubt qualifications eminently suffi-
oient for saving wood or mauling rails, but
don't for Heavens sake get into the engine
business again.
Hoping to hear from you soon over your
own signature, which would be much more
gentlemanly,
We remain yours respectfully.
J. E. CAMPBELL, J.T. NJ. PARVIN,
A. G. HALLOCK, T. j. WHITE,
G. .HEDDERICK, NJ. A. GROSCH,
| j. S. GAVITT, E. Fl. DEGARMO.