Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-10

LOCAL MATTERS.

tifmly fpstooncd around the wall, and high
above the heads of the few people present sat
an orchestra of excellent music, which dis
cOursed sweet sounds to almost nm empty ROOM
After waiting few minutes the door opened
and in marched the gay company-ladies and
gentlemen, two and two. Flashy rosettcs shone
upon the breasts of the beaus and many. very
many, carried rich bouquets in their hands The
ladies were dressed in the height of fashion :
their hair was beautifully braided and dccora-
ted with jewels and flowers iewelry to almost
any amount glittcrcd upon the staid bellies,
while the gentlemen were all gravity Amid
the glittcring of iewclry and the flashing of gas
light and the witehing sparkling eyes, the
grand promenade commenced. The music
played in the best STYLE a iayorte march, and
the procession with solemn tread, marched and
conference.-the a word was spoken. A
cloud rested upon every brow, and dark VISA
ges with sedate countenances, trod with sol
emn step that richly decorated hall. In our
whole lives never did we see such dark pros
poets, dark visages, and dark times, for reader,
in fact, they were darkies. But when the
dancing commenced the gravity disappeared
and the light elastic step and the maizy whirl
of crinoine, the shining of ivory and the pat
tering OF the heel AND toe, soon introduced a
new era in the amusement TWAS grand ball
of the fashionable people Of color, gotten up in
the very best style, and in excellent imitation
of the balls of the season. In the morning
before daylight, rs we wound our way to our
daily labor, we passed the Central Hall; we
saw the lights still burning and could distinct
y hear, ON the stiffness Of the morning, a
sturdy voice exclaiming Forward three
promenade all rolndl" just the same as we
Ind heard early in the evening before
Sad 19diy.-on Thursday night last, Mr.
Charles Boulder, of Glasgow, in this county,
who had been attending a yendue in the Vi
cinity of Summit Bridge, stopped at the hotel
of Mr. James Nicholson, where he remained
until about 10 o'clock, when he started with
his horse and vehicle for his residence some
miles distant. After crossing the bridge the
wagon upset. throwing him out and seriously
injuring him, from the effects of which he died
on Sunday morning In the fall his nose and
face was frightfnlly disiigured We learn that
Mr.. Nicholson, fearing that something might
happen to the unfortunate man, after he lett
the hotel, owing TO the rapid gate he was dri-
wing, proceeded after him, and found him lying
on the road near the wagon, with the rcins
wrapped round his hands. II is supposed he
must have been dragged some fifty feet after
falling. He had pocket book containing an
amount of money with him at the time. Mr..
Nicholson Immediately returned to his hotel
for assistance and sent Mr.. Finn, the black
smith, and nm lrishman to assist in conveying
Mr.. Bonldcn to his residence, which duty was
promptly performed by these individuals
However, the pocket book and money were
missing, and the lrishman suspected and ar
rested and brought before Esq. Black, at Glas-
gov. confessedto having taken some forty
dollars, The magistrate after the hearing com
mitted him 10 New Castle Jail on the charge Of
larceny. Mr. Boulder after lingering until Sun
day morning, died of the injuries he received
and was inferred on Monday in the church
yard at Glasgow. He was benevolent and
kind hearted man. and was extensively known
in this county. He recently disposed of his
stock and farming utensils ut his farm near
Glasgow for the purpose Of becoming the pro-
prietor of the Hotel at ST. Georges on the 18th
inst
RobbTg.-A farm house, in the upper part
of Brandywine Hundred, was robbed Off small
sum of money, one day last week; the robbery
is supposed to have been committed by II man
that was going about with bricfwhich stated
that he was deaf and dumb, as he was seen at
the front door by man at work some distance
off, who also saw him leaving the house a few
moments after. The family being in the kitch-
en-, had no Knowledge OF his being about. He
was quite a respectable looking man, about
feet or 10 inches high, with black whiskers,
trimed short wore dark pants, striped sack
coat and high black hat, white shirt collar
nicely turned over his Northumberland, and
from appearance Is about 80 years of age.
Steam fae Engiae.-The Washington Fire
Company ofthis city, have determined to make
an effort to procure steam Fire Engine They
have appointed the following named gentle
men a committee to solicit subscriptions for
the purpose Of aiding them to purchase such
an apparatus; James Scott G. II. Gordon,
Vim. Hams, |. W. llallani, j. II. Greeman, L.
II. Coke, Joseph Richardson, Wilson Carswell
Isaac Stevenson Jacob Richardson, D. MClin-
took, L. Yanderbraak. The Washington is one
of the most efficient Companies in our city has
good membership, an excellent house and is
every way arranged fora steamer; she will there
fore, be at no further expense save the cost of
the engine and the fixtures.
-dccideats.-On Tuesday morning girl about
Ia years OF age, met with severe accident at
Pusey's factory, in Front Street. where shewas
employed, by one Of her hands being caught in
the machinery, which completely severed the
thumb. The little sufferer was conveyed to
the office OF DIR, White, when that gentleman
dressed the injured limb.
On the same morning, lad named Cannon
had one of his hands shockingly mutilated by
coming in contact with circular saw, ut the
mill of Thomas Walters, dividing it TO the wrist
The above named physician was called on
who bandaged tho wound and relieved the I'M
fortunate lad
A Stoi,a Horse RecOpertd.-A few nights since
a valuable horse was stolen from the stable Of
Mr.. lIilles of this city Mr.. Hilles went to
Philadelphia about midnight on Sunday in
search of his horse. While proceeding along
Broad street, near the Monument Cemetery, he
heard the tramp of hoois, among which he de-
tectcd those of the missing animal. When the
party came along, he recognised his animal,
and upon speaking the horse stopped. Mr..
Ililes seized it by the bride and led it, with its
rider, young man, to the Twentieth ward sta
ton house, where the rider was locked IN.
The companions of the accused escaped.
Grdad Hop.--Thc Patent Leather Assembly |
of this city will give grand hop in the saloon
of the Central Building, on Wednesday eve
ming the 9TH Of April. This Assembly is COM
posed wholly Of men who work at the patelt |
leather business, No pains will be spared by |
the managers to render the evening pleasant |
one. We anticipate for the Assembly q COM
iortably filled house.
La9Ach-Alessrs. Kirkman 4 Co, launched |
on Thursday last a fine schooner of l7G tons
burthen. She was named iClaTa Merrick,' in |
honor Of the daughter of our townsman John |
Merrck
Two MES lIuNG By IYScu LAW, AND A WOMAN |
SESTEScRD TO ne HrNG,--ln Crittendcn county, |
Arkansas, not far from Marion, and eight or
ten miles from this city, lived q man named |
Robinson and his wife. On last Tuesday night
hut one, February I'll no one being in the dwell
ling but Robinson and his wife, Just MS he was