Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-04
LOCAL MATTERS.

shloOn, mhrhel Street DONe rlItu, huu was DOtn
creditable to Mr.. Robinson and the acting COM
mittee.
Mr.. James Colquhoun, the President of the
Club. presided, assisted by Mr. Innes, Vice
President.
After the removal of the cloth, the chairman
read the following sentiment received from the
Burns Club of Philadelphia.
"Burrs-the inspired peasant, the peoples
poet, the man of independent mind, has taught
the world that talent and integrity will trample
over all attempts put forth by wealth and pow
or TO crush them"
In answer to the above the Secretary dis
patched the following responses
Burns-thc poet, patriot philanthropist and
philosopher. His genius which burns through
his works brightens with age may his love for
freedom and independence stand as beacon
light to all future ages
Mr.. Colquhoun made a neat and appropriate
address which ELECTED much applause.
The first toast the memory of Burns" in
silence.
"The genius of Burns" was responded to by
Thomas Roberts in very eloquent address,
which was listeaed to throughout with the
most fixed attention, and called forth much ap-
plause.
Mr.. Frank lines sung "a mans man for all
that" in good style.
"Thc Land of Cakes was replied to by Mr..
John Gilbert in neat and patriotic address.
"The Land we live in" Mr. VIM. Crawford
was called upon to respond, which he did in n
very able and eloquent manner.
Mr.. Jasper Colquhoun sung "Thc Star Span
gled Banner"
The President of the United States The
Burns Club of Wilmington, Delaware :" The
Ladies = were severaly responded to, and with
song and sentiment, the harity of the party
was well kept up until two O'Clock, when all
separated well pleased that nothing had oc-
CURED to mar the harmony OF the evening,
W. CALDER GALLAGHER, Secy.
TIE following petition was presented to the
Council on Thursday evening week.
To the Honorable the Members of the City
Council of Wilmington:
The undersigned, real members of the Reliance
Fire Company of the City OF Wilmington,
would respectfully represent that they have
seen, with no little surprise, published in one
of the city papers, Il list of names purporiing to
be members to our Company. We would have
you distinctly understand, that but four of the
names on said list have been connected with
our Company for many years. When an ordi-
nance of the city exempted firemen from pay
ing city tax, these men Joined us to get clear of
paying that tax but as soon as the ordinance
was repealed, they fell off and have not been
with us for years. Now, after we have given
this company character and Importance for
years-made it useful ut fires, and, in fact,
made it one of the Institutions of the city, we
have to suffer the modification Of being super
seeded by these drones We would represent to
you that these men would not have any con-
nection with our Company, if it were not that
they have heard that we were about procuring
some Real Estate which they wish to have a
hold on. As soon as the question Of real es-
tate is disposed Of they will act like they did
in the tax QuestiOn-desert us. We therefore
pray that you will take such measures as will
rid us of this incubus, which is sapping the
very vitals of our company, and bringing us
into contempt The Reliance Engine House
has been our home for years, and we do not
intend to have our rights usurped by men who
have no interest in the welfare of the city.
James Fox, Chief Engineer
David Lawrence, George 0sgood,
George Clutch, Luke Donnely
William Wilson, John Donnelly,
William Potter, James Armstrong,
Henry Smith, Evan Thomas,
James McGinnis, John McGoyern
Mr.. Penaiagtons Speech on taking The Speakers
Sedt-Gentlemen Of the House of Representa-
tives; return to you my grateful acknowl-
Judgements for the distinguished honor you have
been pleased to confer upon me, in clecting me
Speaker of this House. Coming here for the
first time, at the present session, to be associa-
ted with you as member, no event could have
been more unlocked for than that should be
called upon to preside over your deliberations.
Andmy friends will do me the Justice to saw
that have not sought the position as | GER
tainly never desired it. | am nevertheless, as
conscious of the dignity and importance Of this
high office as any gentleman can be; bit
should have been far better pleased if we all
purchased our segars at the popular tobacco
and segar madufactory Of James Butt, No 800
King street, Odd Fellows Hall, Wilmington,
where may be found the choicest brands Of i'm
ported and domestic segars, smoking tobacco,
meerchaum cigar holders pipes, cigar cases,
and every article necessary TO the comfort of
those who love the weed
FTc.-Betweon IL and o'clock on Monday
night most destructive fire broke out in the
frame building used as a store house on War
ners wharf, at the foot of Market street. The
building was consumed and the contents either
destroyed or damaged, The packet soop Mary
Warner, and the oyster boats Susan Brock Vo-
lante, and Two Sisters, were more or less dam
aged. Jessup & Moore had $4,000 worth of
rags and paper on storage; Messrs. Lnmmot &
Son 50 900 worth of cotton; William II. Gar
rett Il Son Sl200 worth of tobacco; Pusey &
Bro, $500 worth of cotton, Warmers loss is
estimated at $4,000 with an insurance Of 5000.
James Leech and Margaret Ward have been ar
rested on suspicion of setriug fire to the build
ing, but there has been no evidence adduced
before the Mayor to implicate them in the mat
ter; however, they are held for further hear
ing
WILMINGTON Feb. Q, 1860.
Mr. Editor-Sir We regret to learn. by A |
letter dated Both ult., that Mr.. Samuel Kughn |
wandered away from his residence in Appo-
quinimink HID, on Thursday last, and no clue
has been obtained as to his whereabouts. tits
the general supposition that he has met with |
foul play. He has been engaged for some time
past in the poultry and egg business, but of
late he has been subject to temporary aberra-
tons of the mind, brought on by difficulty in |
pecuniary affairs, caused by the cold weather
injuring his business. He was we'll known |
throughout the country as sharp business |
man and kind friend. am requested to say |
that anything concerning his fate will he thank |
fully received by his wife, Sarah Ann Kughn.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
We do not know whether the above is the |
same old Coon or mott came to us without |
name-we print il for the valuable informa-
ton it contains, but it smells of the Gazette of
flee. Can't come t,-EDIToR INQUIRER.
Ere.-A barn belonging to Robert Lynch, |
Cecil county Maryland, was fred on the 23d of |
January. All the contents-consistingof corn, |
hay and potatoes--were consumed. Loss $780, |
insurance $500. A man by the name of Har- |
Dor was taken up on suspicion of setting the |
barn on fire. After hearing he was commit |
ted to the West Chester jail, where he will re- |
main until requsition from the Governor of |
MARYLAND will demand him