Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-29


4 Confidence Haa--A few weeks ago, one o
these wortbics--indigenou TO tho city of New
York, where they are grown and cherished al
| an institution-by some means or other, stray.
| cd away from home and Hturned up" in this
our good and orderly little city of Wilmington
Having published himself about in private
way that he was pious and dcvout member
of a numerous Christian denomination; and
obtaining by his freedom ofmanner and exhi-
bition of piety the kind feelings and friendship
of several members of church in this city he
"iell in" with carpenter, residing in the vi
cinity of Fifth and Poplar street; and after
many inquiries and much conversation-in-
Guiding two days meals and lodging we are
told-he proposed to purchase the house in
which the carpenter resides. He represented
himself as a very wealthy farmer of Burlington,
New Jersey, whence he came in quest of an
opportunity to purchase and locate. After the
usual prelminares in such cases, the bargain
was struck tho property was bought and so
it was considered by the parties. True, it was
a very unfavorable time of year for the car
penter to "yacate," but in consideration of
''the sale" he was willing to do so, nevcrthe-
less So he accordingly set himself to work
at blocking up another local labitation; the
wealthy Burlington farmer, anwhile-after
having been well fed at the carpenters expense
left for his home to adjust matters and re-
turn. His continued absence, however,-now
several weeks-led the carpenter somewhat
into secret, the revelation of which is that
instead of his house being sold, he has been
''soid' himself; and that the only matter real
ly negotiated between them was the provender
which the carpenter was IN for, and which was
into the wealthy Burlington farmer. Previous
to the discovery of this fact, the '.Farmer7 was
''pious, nice old gentleman" in the opinion
of the carpenter; now it is said he considers
that same "pious, nice old gentleman" an old
scoundrcl and humbug.-Journai
A Good Egg.--We were shown by Thomas
Milliken of the Bulls Head, of this city, four
eggs that had been taken from one shell. They
were four distinct eggs, with thick skin on
each, and very much resembled the eggs of a
terrapin.
Resumption of Lectures-Rev. P. Relley will
resume his lectures on the doctrines of the
church, in ST. Mary's Catholic church, corner
of Sixth and Pine Streets on Sunday afternoon
November 9th, at . o'clock. These Lectures
will be continued through the season.
A sceH kno,cn Citizen Dead.-John Mccartney
an old Wilmingtonian, died in this city on
Wednesday last, aged about fifty-fve years
Nep House.-Hugh Haughey is erecting a
three story House at the corner of Twelfth and
Tatnall streets.
AJouraed.- Court of Chancery and Or
phan's Court, held an adjourned Court, at New
Castle, on Monday, October a. 1859.
Lightniag,-on Tuesday night last, conside-
rable lightning lit up the sky. 1t lasted up till
II o'clock.
Hey~ Hugh Haughey, at the corner of Sixth
and Orange Streets, is largely engaged in the
grocery and country produce business. He
has always on hand good assortment of roll
butter and such country produce as can be
procured at market. Persons DESTROYS of pro-
curing fresh articles in his line of business,
will do well to give him call, as his prices
are moderate and every thing ola good quality.
He is engaged, also, in putting on superior
article of sand roofing, which is pronounced
by builders and others, having experience in
the matter, to be just the thing for the times.
This roofing is put on at the shortest notice
and in the best possible manner, at very low
rates Give him call at the corner of Sixth
and Orange Streets.
Ras" James Montgomery advertises to sell
on Saturday, November 9th, at Public Sale,
within one mile of Newport, 80 acres of wood,
This timber is suitable principally
for cord wood. 1t will cut about rs cords to
the acre. The trees are Of good size, and
are principally black jacks and pin oaks. The
terms are three and six months credit with APP
proved security.
To persons having horses and CARTS this
will be a rare chance to get winters job,
The woods is situated not more than four
miles from this city-one team can hall at
least three loads day to this city, or ten or
twelve to Newport, where the wood can be
either sold to the Railroad at a fair price or
sent to Wilmington cheap. Sale positive.
nag The Wilmington Institute has procured
George D. Prentice, Rev. J. Starr King, Rev. J.
B. Hagany, John P. Hale, and George p. Curtis
to lecture for them this winter. We would in
fer, from the reputation of these men, that
good may be expected from these
lectures. George D. Prentice is the witty edi
tor of the Louisville Journal, Kentucky. lie will
lecture on Tuesday evening, Nov. lst.; subject,
q American Statesmanship.p Those of our
readers who desire to spend an evening in in
tellectual enjoyment will do well to go and hear
Mr.. Prentice.
Rsg~J G.. Brown & Co., Stove dealers, No.
2o2 Market street, advertise a great variety
of new and superior styles and patterns of
stoves on accommodating terms. This firm
does all kinds of tin and sheet iron work in a
very superior manner and at short notice.
Their stock of stoves and tin ware is very large
at this time, and the public will do well to call
and examine for themselves, as they will find
in the culinary line already manu-
factured.
MAJ DR.. ]. Simms & Son, publish in their
latest bulletin, a list Of some of the medicines