The New York Herald Newspaper, October 18, 1859, Page 4

4 NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1859.—TRIPLE SHEET. THE FIREMEN’S DAY. Triennial Parade of the Fire Depart- ment of the Metropolis, Three Miles and a Half of Engines, Hose Carriages and Firemen, The Simon Pure Red Republicans and Fire Eaters in Line. Magnificent Banner Presented to the Depart- ment by the Common Counce. Speech of Mayor Tiemann and Reply of Mr. Milliken, Our Account of the Processio#ana of Each Engine and Carriage. Something for the New York Firemen to be Proud of. THE ROUTE. DENTS ON BELLES, BOUQUETS AND THE BIG BEAR. THE VISITING FIRE COMPANIES. OVATIONS TO THE STRANGERS. All of Which Shows that Some Things Can be Done as Well as Others, &e., &e., &e. The triennial parade of the New York Fire Department took placo yesterday. Great preparations had been made, ng for months back, to render this parade worthy of the Departmentand of the city. Engines bad been bar- nished up, repainted, regilded, and decorated without re- gard to expense, ‘Hose carts and hook and ladder trucks had boen put im their best and neatest looking condition. Flowers bad been culled, wreathed into garlands and form) monster bouquets, to grace the light and ele- gant looking machines which firemen are so proud of, New uniforms had been ordered, the red ts that had seen service and that had lost their brightnesa were laid aside for every day use, and others of unexceptionable gloss and texture procured. The firecaps, with their longitudinal ribs of steel to protect the head from failing tim and showers of bricks, were freshly polished, and their facings repainted. In short, the members of the Department spared no expense in striving to make, individually and collectively, the neatest and most dashing turnout that had ever graced the strects of this Empire City. And they succeeded—how well the tens of thousands of people that thronged the route of the procession can answer. Not since that first of September, when the laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable was celebrated in New York, were the streets so densely packed as they were yesterday. From Brooklyn, Jersey City, Hoboken, Staten Island and all the suburbsof New York, spectators came in thousands. The morning was lowering: portentoas clouds overshadowed the sun, and weather-wise folks expected that rain would spoil the parade. Of course this apprehension must have had its effect in diminishing the number of spectators, but still it would have bean difficult to realize thatfact. As usual, the weather-wise were mistaken. Now and again afew drops would fall, and people would seek to get under the awnings; but soon they would emerge again, rejoiced. to find that a gleam of sunshine dissipated the threatened shower. And so it continued throughout the day. If the sun did not shine brightly and pleasantly on the scarlet shirted procession that stretched from the City Hail park away down Bleecker strect and into the Eighth avenue, at least the rain did not come to saturate those shirts, dim their brightess, and send the spectators to look for shelter. The New York Fire De- partment has good cause to be thankful to the pluvial powers, and so have the many thousands of people who came out to see the para PRESENTATION OF THE CITY BANNER. ‘The earliest feature in the day's programme consisted in the presentation by the civic authorities of a splendid banner to the Fire Department. This took place in the forenoon. Our reporters record the event in these terms:— In accordance with a vote of the Common Council, pass. ed some time since, a splendid new silk banuer was pre- sented to the Fire Department yesterday forenoon just previous to the parade and procession. The banner had ‘been several days in readiness and open to inspection ‘at all, where it was the theme of universal com- An accurate and minute description of the banner appeared in the Heraip of Sunday, which we repeat:— It is of heavy double silk, nine by twelve fect in size. One f the best blue Italian silk, known as the Mari e quality. The tableau on the face is em. Draced in an oval, and consists ‘widow and her children rescued by a fireman. »The dess of Protection, riding upon theelouds in the ground, is presenting the keys of the Fire D. Neptune, who, with his Tritons, are awaiting the brink of th strikingly delin of a representation of as the earnest of fulure plenty. Below are some of the symbo- lical emblems of the department; the whole appear sur- y clouds of smoke, from the summit of which iling cherubs. The principal inscription e is: —New York Fire Department, chartered Oth, 1795."" se pide of the banner is painted upon royal 1k, and consists of a repetition of the representa- billowy fire clouds, in the centre of which is a | bearing the arms of the city of New York, most uniquely formed by the rope that drags an engine. Above is a medallion containing a view of the Firemen’s Monu- ment in nwood Cemetery; below are the remaining emblematic types of the department, besides a representa- tion of the certificates of membership and dismissal; be- tween which, at the bottom of the banner, is a hydrant with two lengths of hose, artistically introduced in the whole picture. The motto on this side is:—‘ Presented by the Corporation of the City of New York, Oct. 17, 1859.” The banner, for size, grouping, design’ and exe: cution, stands unrivalled in the history of banner paint- ing. At once bold and free, the figures and emblems are in brilliant and distinct relief, which renders them easily discernible at a distance, and yet finished with a sofe- ness of touch that will compare favorably with many cabinet paintings. It was executed by Joseph H. Johnson, a young artist of this city. The banner is superbly trimmed with gold lace and tassels. It cost $1,500. ‘The frame is of polished hickory, with the iron frame work gilded. On the top are an eagle and Fire Depart- ment emblems. ‘The preAminary arrangements having been completed, ‘the great banner was brought out in front of the City Hall and displayed to the public gaze,and received with ap. plause. At nine o'clock Harry Howard Hook and Ladder ‘Company No. 11, to whom had been assigned the honora- ‘ble duty of carrying the banner, drew up ina line in front of the banner. Protection Engine Company No. 22, formed ‘on the left, and Exempt Engine Company on the right, and other companies constantly arriving; with music, extend- ed the line, forming a very effective scene. Tho Mayor came out of the City Hall at half-past mine o'clock, preceded by his mace of office, and approached the banner, having the President, Trustees, and other officers of the Fire Department on his right hand, and the Engineers of the Department on his left. In the rear stood the members of the Common Council, and other city officials of the city government. The Mayor THR MAYOR’S ADDRESS. ‘The Common Council of this city, recognizing as it al- ‘ways has the heroic and self-sacrificing devotion he firemen of New York in the performance of duty, ap- Propriated in the month of November, 1857, the sum of n hundred dollars for the purpose of procu- ring a banner to be presented to them on behalf of the city. The work, entrusted so well to the superinten- of & Committee from the Board of Representa- — been finished; and this beautiful banner, on — of the raged oo tapuy symbolical Departmen: 80 combined, now only awaits the formality of presentation, the duty: -of which has been assigned to me, before becomi ‘property of the New York Fire Departments for nies -gooordanoe with the resolution of ‘the Coton Council, it ‘Order discipline and great efficien J ee Seema abteceios the Department, s0 well nz. ‘perves from the [New Workthia merited tribute to ‘ite worth; of Ahe gallantry of our young men ‘always supplied \the. Department with a band of self. o . to the noble and inainane ‘Saves J ‘and: property of their fellow poe oa that destructive clement, fire; ‘that they ‘been to the demands of an peti fir the rapidity of the in- = of the aad great ot oar ony. ‘hl sar ot awe oa, a well atieot this, The approved efficiency and devoted gallantry of the firemen of New York bave always beon characteris: tics of their orgatigation for more than balf a century past, and the departinent has ever been, as it is now, the pride of our city and the brightost gean tn its civic crown, ‘The generous cilorts of its membors surpass in all the cle- ments of real worth even the wealth and refinement of our metropolis, while their noble example has imfused imilar associations in al- land, RON a i ‘The Dopartment eas of our achines now used attest the adoption hen: of all the improvemonts in the which are tho results of this. sel Your engines, bose carriages and hook ax with their several and nece: exhibit in their construction, fh ‘ huladvances that our city and country hav manufactures and a!) that relates to mechanical informa- tion and art. To trace the history of the organization from its first rise to the present periot—from the time when Fire Wardens were first appointed under the burgomasters of New Amsterdam in 1f58—the earliest ordinance h record in relation to dres—*io examine the chimnies withtn the city jurisdiction,” (which chimnies were then mestly made of wood) to the ‘period when the Department was organized in 1601, would reqnire more time than I have been able to give to the subject, or your patience would permit mo te use. A few facts, however, in rejation to its early history may not be urfateresting, especially with regard to those who were the earliest con- nected with it. From an examination of the records, it appears that Anthony Lamb was the first who had com- mand over the fremen. This was in 1733. In 1738 an ordinance was adopted regulating and declaring tho duty of firemen, a provision of which required that they should “witb their utmost diligence, manage, work and play the said fire engine, and all other tools and instruments at such fire, with all their power, strength, skill and under- stranding.’’ This provision’ I believe has always been faithfully observed by the firemen of New York. In 1736 Jacobus Turk, gunsmith, was appointed overseer of fire engines, “to take care of the fire engines for one whole year, to keep them clean and in good repair at ‘his ‘own cost for the sum of ten pounds per annum."? And in 1788 twenty-nine persons Were appointed firemen, which constituted the force at that time, “ all strong, able, discreet, honest and sober men.” This was in the germ of the organization, Defore any chief had been appointed, Tho first chief appears to have been Jacobus Stoutenburg, in 1762. No furthor record is found of any- other chief until William E. Euls- worth wasappointed. After him came Thomas Brown, and then in succession Thomas Franklin, Jamieson Cox, Uzziah Wenman, James Gulick, John Riker, Cornelius V. Ander- son, Alfred Carson, and the present worthy chiof, Henry Howard. In 1800,a company was formed, called the “Friendly Fire Company,” by one of the rules of which it was made the duty of each member to provide himself with “two bags maie of sheeting, one yard wide and one yard and a quarter long.’” A company was also formed in 1808, called the ‘Mutual Assistant Bag Company.” Some of the most worthy and wealthy citizens of that day were members of these companies. The bags were to be used to save at fires such property as could be put in them. As the Department has, then, vastly improved in its material organization, so has it also vastly increased its efficiency as a charitable institution. The moneys from fines were, however, at first, the only means depended on for the establishment of a fund. In January, 1792, the constitution was adopted, and John was appointed President. The other offices were also filled by citizens of the highest standing. The fund at this time was not as it is now, for widows and orphans, but only for those who sustained injuries while performing duty as firemen. David Hitchcock was President in 17: ie funds then reached the annual amount of $700. In 1797 tho an. nual funds had increased to $1,500, and in December of that year a special meeting was held at which a form of peaseicel was atig tart Sle incor; re waa subsequently passed by ‘on the followi March. One of the provisions of this act was, that aed surplus funds ‘‘as may not be required for the use of dis- abled and indigent firemen should be applied to tho pur- poses of extinguishing fires.” No use of funds, was, how- ever made, except in that course of usefulness as a chari- table association which was then entered upon, and which Iam bappy to say, has always been conducted with a prudence of management which has ever since characterized the care of these funds. The institution bas now become sed of means which renders it one of the first charitable associations of our land. The last annual report of the Trustecs shows that its per- manent fund, including Trust Fond, amounted in January last to $45,250, and that during the past thirteen years the Trustees have expended in various charitable deeds over $220,000, and for the past few years $30,000 havo been annually disbursed for the support of disabled fire- men, and the widows and orphans dependent on its chari- ties. Well may our citizens be proud of this organization, whose deeds of beneficence even equal the self sacrificing devotion of its members in the protection of life and pro- perty in this great city. To sustain unimpaired the high reputation which the Department has thus obtained, and to cherish that feeling of fraternity which its charter in- culeates, should be, ag it is, the duty of every freman. Whatever, ther: fore encourages a spirit of insubordination or tends to demoralize its members, should be sedu- lously guarded against. I would be a poor exchange to boast of promptness at fires, and fincly-fitted and finished engines and other apparatus, and then deplore a falling off in the worth and excellence of the Department. The men of the last generation afforded us many bright and shining instances that aman may be a good fireman, and at the same time a solid and enterprising merchant, or a skillful and industrious mechanic. 1 do not believe that the real standard of our population in virtue and intelli- gence bas retrograded after three-fourths of a century un cer popular institutions, and fifty years trial, in our city, of a system of free and universal education. We, no doubt, can supply material as good in intrinsic quality as the Departmeut enjoyed for its recruits in the times of its earlier history, and all that is wanting is the application of the necessary restraint and discipline for its regulation and guidance. I am aware that some of the warmoa friends of the Department view with dissatisfaction the practice which has been generally adopted of what is termed “bunking”’ in the houses of the Department. They believe that the tendency is to demoralize the mem- bers and lessen the general character for good order, discipline and efficiency which it has so long and do- servedly maintained. I would call your attention to this subject, fully convinced that your good sense and earnest devotion tothe well-being of the organization will re- move whatever may be deemed by you prejudicial to its character or evil in its influence on the members. I know too weil the flery impulse of its freo and warm-hearted members, but I would not have you sink every obligation of life in the single character of the fireman. Although he may be prompt at rushing, at the sound of the alarm bell, to the scene of duty—that duty performed, it is in the pursuit of his bnsiness, and in the sphere of his homo asscciations that he best becomes the good citizen and faithful fireman. It is for you to decide upon the fature of the Department. Your organization is to a great ex- tont self-governed, and I am sure that the discipline th if imposed ‘must operate beneficially. The con- servative influence of the Fire Commissioners has, I am satisfled, been a most salutary one, and reflects great credit on the good sense and proper fecling of the members of the Department. Cultivate, therefore, that self-respect and becoming pride for your organiza’ tion which has such noble ends—they will make it worthy of the respect which has hitherto been paid it both in mass and to the individual members. In con. clusion, accept this honor on behalf of the municipal au- thorities of New York. It is given by them asa testimo- nial of tbeir high apprecfation of the good order, excellent discipline and great efficiency of the New York Fire De- partment. ‘May you always rally under it in onion and mony, and with the desire for usefulness and fra- ternal obligations, to do good to your fellow citizens and each other, which bas always so far signalized you. Al- Jow no strife to come beneath its folds, except that with the destructive element which it is your pride and chosen duty to combat, and against the ravages of which emula- tion is now, as ever, praiseworthy. Remember that on the officers of the Department, as well as on all who direct its energies and serve in the performance of its duties, as on those who have charge of its finances and contro! its noble charities, depends the continued usefalness of a large and influential body of men, to whom the lives and property of a whole community are entrusted as guar- diang. “The responsibility is great, and I trust, as I have no doubt that it will be, as well, as nobly fulfilled. PRESIDENT MILLIKEN'’S REPLY. Mr. David R. Milliken, President of the Department, accepted the banner in the following terms:— Through the kindness of partial friends, it becomes my pleasant duty to receive at your hands, from the corporate authorities of the city of New York, this splendid testi- monial of the approbation of its generous citizens, and to convey, through you, to them, the sincere thanks of those whom 1 have the honor fo represent, for the distin- guished evidence of their appreciation, and the interest they have always manifested in the Fire Department; and to you also, for the many warm expressions of personal regard which you haye been pleased to convey, This city, we are aware, may occasionally expose itself to the censure of its enemies, and perhaps sometimes receive the criticisms of cengorious friends; but, so long as a compre- hensive philanthropy shall win applause, New York will remain the Empire City of our continent. We have from year to year been the receipients of her bounty, in her contributions to our charitable fund—thus enabling us to minister to the wants of the widow and the orphan. Whatever may be her errors, the his- tory of the hospitals New Orleans and Norfolk, of a thousand generous charities expended upon the inhabitants of our cities and the people even of foreign climes, will perpetually attest her unbounded benevolence. Tt is not strange, therefore, that reared among such in- fluences, the firemen of the city of New York should dis- play a commendable zeal to attain the front rank of their profession, and strive to emulate the noblest in their efforts for the defence and protection of thelr fellow citizens, in conflicts with a foe whose breath is destruction; and I feel well assured that if there be any whose vigilance hag begun to tire, whose zeal has begun to flag, such an occa- sion as this will remind them of their duty, will quicken them with new energy, and the conscious presence of an unsleeping and appreciative public interost will ing} them with renewed order, whenever and wherever ‘tn ger is to be encountered. After the banner had been presented, the members of No. 11 came forward, and fifteen of them raised the ban- ner from the ground, the band “playing ‘Yankee Doodle.” Several companies were passing through the Park on their way up town at the time, and these saluted he banner, which at about ten o'clock was borne up town to the place where the line was formed, escorted by the e and r companies. About twelve o’clock the jam in Broadway was at its densest. Locomotion was possible only under the greatest diMculties, and then the pace was necessarily snail ilke. ‘The national colors floating from the hotels and public build- ings added to the fete-day ape of tho ig Au along Broadway, from Lied a win- dows of the magnificent stores were taken possession of by groups of dressed ladies and children. Whore- ever any high offered good chances for sight secing, the principle of squatter sovereignty was put in practice, ‘The front of the Hall, by which the procession wasto march in review of the Mayor and Common. Council was, of course, a favorite r and was from an early hour cn wramand’ peopl, and ait ie syprosches e roaches: to it was beset with crowds. Adventurous sat perched on eat branches of toes in the Park, balsnood el ¢ iron risk they ran or faling and teing. impaled f tnd whero vee ‘an awning post offered {ts accommodation, it was speedily seized on and appropriated to tho use of juveniles who eight or ten thousand smoked bad segars and otherwise enjoyed themselyes while they were waiting. But when the policemon in their closely buttoned uni- form frocks, snd with the baton of office in their hands, ftation themselves at tome of the eross streets and compel the unwilling stage drivers and hi carriage men, and tho debug -of othor. yebicla turn down the side streets, then the hum of expectation grows louder and more confused, Ladies and children sitting at the upper Windows get a glimpse of the proces- sion at some distance off; and so do the boys who have got into clevated posit id the word ‘passes from month to mouth— Here the coma. red; the Jast stage has been foreod to and the music of tho forward First in the procession comes men marching twelve abreast and clearing a line for the procession. After them comes two of those colored cit without some of whom no fire company considers’ its arrangements com- plete, bending under & canvas banner, on which is painted in large letters the words ‘visiting Fire- men.” Of these there are several companies from Boston, Hudsen, Poughkeepsie and elsewhere. ‘Their ma- chines are not so splendidly decorated as those of the New York companies, and they do not, therefore, attract so much attention, although the members ace for the most part equal to our own firemen in physical appoassnce. After them como two more oi the descendants of Ham, and this time the inseryption which their banner bears. announces that they are followed by the ‘ex Chiefs.’” ‘These come in carriages. ‘The first carriage is drawa by ix white horses; in it sit three gentlemen in plain clothes, entitled to the appellation of ex-Chiefs, whilo another, in the uniform of a fireman, with one arm in «sling and a rilver trumpet under the other, stands up, and is general- ig set down ae contradiction in terms) as Harry Howard, ¢ present Chief of the Department. Halfa dozen carriages along the reat of tho ex. chiefs, Then come the New York companies in numerica) order, commencing with number ono and ending some. where among the fifties. There are engine companica, hose companies and hook and Jadder companies that have the same number, and thus it is that, while there are forty-seven of the first, fifty-seven of the second and fif- teon of the third, the highest number falls short of sixty. These compapies average: al fifty men each, which would make somewhere about six thousand men for the entire om ae As the New York firemen march past, headed by their respective bands, they are greetod with shouts of recog- nition from the bystanders and waving of handkerchie! from the ladies and children. ‘To these eompliments they respond in the same way, and so it appears areal oyation which these gallant fellows are recei in the streets of their native city, One of the hook and ladder companies had a black bear chained on the top of their truck, and as the awk: ward grizzly, frightened by the music and the noise and the crowd, ‘vain ef to escape from his chain, he afforded great amusement to the juveniles. Another ey. had a fox attached to their machine, but Rey- nard, who is probably a pet of the engine house, and, at all events, fe a cute chap by nature, seomod to adapt imself to ‘strange position, and, it may appro- priated to himself a large share of the general applause. One of the new steam engines was drawn in procession, and attracted much attention. It was followed by its tender, piled up with split firewood. Another engine— the Southwark, we believe—had four powerful and splen- didly caparisoned’ horses harnessed to hand pacing tn- side the ropes, to which the members held’on as usual. But we drop generalities and proceed to the detailed do- scription of the parade. THE PROCESSION IN DETAIL. Tn accordance with the official programmo, the lino was formed in Fifth avenue, the right resting on Thirty-fifth street, at 10 o'clock, but it was not until two hours later that the immense procession was put in motion. THE LINE OF MARCH. The following was the prescribed line of march, which ‘was strictly adhered to, although the last company had not reached the: statue of Washington pntil about dark:— Countermarch down Fifth avenue to Fouricenth streot; through Fourteenth street to Eighth avenue, to Bleecker street, to Broadway; down Broadway, through the Park te Chatham street, to East Broadway, to Grand street, to Bowery, to Fourth avenue, to the Washington statuo (Union park), marching around the statue and dismiss. All along the line the public and many private build- ings were decorated with flags, mottoes and designs of va- tious descriptions. Immense crowds thronged the streets, and windows ‘and doors, and grected the firemen with cheers and the waving of handker- chiefs, and nowhere were these latter de- monstrations more enthusiastic and incessant than in the fashionable windows and balcgnies of the Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street. ‘THE SCENE IN BLEECKER STREET. Portions of Bleecker street, and that part of Eighth avo- nue through which the procession passed, were dressed in the gayest holiday attire. Flags and streamers hung from nearly every post and tree, and snowy cambric, held by the snowy hands of fair damsels, waved from every window. Arches spanned, and banners and floral decorations were suspended across the street, while devies of blooming maidens, smiling matrons and rosy children, the sweethearts, wives, and children of the firemen, swarmed on every stoop. THE PBOCESSION. We give below a description in detail of the appearance of the various companies as they passed in procession, pay eee matters of interest as collated by our re- ters. Pethe line commenced to move at about half-past eleven o'clock, in the exact ardor of the programme:— PIMST DIVISION. The first division was headed by aplatoon of fifty po- licemen to clear the way. Next camo ‘The Marshal of the Division—Assistant Engtacer John Decker. Band of music. An open barouche containing djstinguished guests from abroad. Visiting companies from other cities, every company preceded by a band of music. ‘The following are the pames of the companies: — Americus Engine Co, No. 2, of Roxbury, Mass.; C. Bates, Foreman. A remarkably fine body of men, com: prising some of the first class ‘solid men’ of Massa- chusetts, Accompanied by the Boston Brass Band. Neptune Hose Co. No. 1, of Newark, N. J., with a neat little carriage. Fagle Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, of Paterson, N. J., with Paterson Cornet Band. United States Hose Co., No. 40, of Philadelphia, with a fine band and a bapner of green. Their carriage was white, ornamented with silver and silver plate, and tho pannels painted green. Damper Engine Co. No. 40f Hartford, Ct., and Hartford Cornet Band; numbered 44 men. Davy Crockett Hook and Ladder Co., of Newark, N. J., and a beautiful track; turned out about 40 men. Boston Engine Ce. No. 8, of Boston, Mass., with 39 men, and a handsome and serviceable machine. Engine Co. No. 8, of Newark, with an apparatus in piano stylet. Massachusetts Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, of Charles- town, Mass.; a fine body of med, who arn the guests of New York Hose Co. No. 5. Ringgold Hose Co. No.1, of Newburg, N. ¥.; the guests of Ringgold Hose Co. No 7 of this city. ‘There were three or four other visiting companies, but our reporter bad no opportunity of obtaining a correct lit of their names. Altogether the division received, as it deserved, a good share of attention. SECOND DIVISION. Peter N. Cornwall, Assistant Engineer, marshalled the Second division, followed by Colt’s Band, of Hartford. - ‘Then came an open barouche, in which rode Uzziah W. Wenman, James Gulick and Alfred Carson, ex-Chiefs of the Fire Department. ‘Then the Assistant Engineers of the department. Fol- lowing thesee in four more carriages, containing ex-Assist- ant Engineers. Association of Exempt Firemen, twenty-three in num- ber, in plain clothes. Two carriages containing members of es association unable to endure the fatigue of tho march. Exempt Engine Company, Zophar Mills, foreman, with nearly a hundred men on’ the ropes. ‘The engine was in tolerable condition, and was ornamented in front with a single small bouquet. Following these came the grand and beautiful new banner of the Department, presented only a few hours previously by Mayor Tiomann, and described in another part of this report. The Board of Commissioners of the Department in car- riages, all of whom were present. Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co., No. 11, Charles L. Kent, foreman, William T. Morley, asistant. ‘To which company, parading sixty men, had been awarded tho honor of carrying tne banner of the Fire Department at the head of the column. At the time of their application they bad no truck. ‘They have recently procured a track, and a lot has been purchased in Clinton street for the pur- Pose of building a new house. Their uniform was the oe hee bP pants and red shirts, e Gran shal of the day, Chief Engineer Harry Harry Howard, marched immediately in ie rear of this banner company, with his special aids, Assistant Engi- neers John A. Gregier and John Baulch, by his side. Next came WhitWorth’s Band, and following this were— Engle Hose Co., No. 1, Lewis Hopps, foreman, and twenty-five members. Carriage new and profusely ornamented with rosewood reels and silver scroll work; highly polished; lamps very neat, and three in number. The beauty of the carriage requires no adornments. "The predominant color was biue, with a golden Stripe. Over = aoe panel was the inscription— Organized Sept. » Hudson Engine Co. No. 1, John Hanill foreman, was next on the programme, but declined turning out, because chim ce objection to the ‘position assigned thom. Mutual Hook and Ladder Co. lutual Hook an ler Co. No. 1, Geo. A. Hilton, fore- man, with 60 members. The truck was paintod jot black with gold stripes. Over the front carriage was’ a lary signal lamp, set in heavy brass scroll work, with the mg 5 ine company Uva = pee glass. On one ie lers was in gilt letters, Sune 1éth, 1784.” ae . oo mes Shelton's Drum Corps.. Excelsior Engine Oo. No. 2, E. J. Knight, foreman, Paraded sixty men. Had a new second class engine, with the finest signal lamp in the Department, costing $90. The — ‘was neatly cleaned and polished, and there was little further attempt at display. Niagara Hose Co. No. 2, Wm. Dougherty, foreman. Tho new carriage of this company not being quite finished, they paraded with a borrowed ono, and content- themselves with cleaning it into thorough working order. They turned out thirty mon and Presented the Qppearance of being quite ready for work. Their now carriage will bo one of the largest in the city, carrying a [rod pe oo Independence Hose Co. No.3, John V. Dalton, fores and thirty men. This carriage waa newly painth! for the parade and made a fine appearance. Tie reels are of rorewood, covered with gilt scroll a hee in the centre of each is an Amorican shield. The wheels and running street platoon of pol ar are painted green, with a gilt stripe. All tho paint- was done by the members of the company. 6 Co. Ng, 4, Thomas Levy, forqman, sixty. men, This company was organized October 9, 1848, and,the engine bas been in continual service ever sinee. Then Henry Wilsen, the present Fire Commission- er, Was fore ‘The engin was built by Smith, Now York, in 1848, but has been lately rebujit by Williams, of Nineteenth street, and one great improvement was thon made in her mechanism. She is a Philadolphia style of engine, double decker, fore and aft, and according to this build the hoge had to be drawn over the deck, The im- ment consists in drawing the hoge out of the end originally the same as the Lexington Niagara is cight and one-haif inch inch stroke. Sho has fifty-three men ty for the parade. Sho was + universally white color and ling. Her gallery, covering rge, and most richly gilded. is a beautifully enamelled an fugitives,” and above, the On the rear side, a painting the air chamber, is ¥¢ Ou the front of’ the galte painting, represen! motto ‘Praerto et F Ningarn Falls, with the motto “Amimo et Fide” ve. On the other two sides, “Venus rising from the sea,’ with Niagara above on one, and on the other, “Joy and Sorrow,” taken from Milton, with the word Niagara engraved above, Her wheels are of an ultra marine biue and gold; her axles, springs, all hor running gear, are made of Lighty polished iron and stoel; her lamps on each side of the gallery are silver mounted, ‘The Niagara’s house is at No. 220 Mercer street, and the quarters provided in the same building for the mem- bers of the company are really noteworthy. The sitting room on the second floor is very neatly and handsomely furnished, hung with engravings and paintings, and is 31 by 40 feet in size, Tho “ bunk room’ above is also ver; neat and comfortabl@ Nineteen iron bedsteads, witl clean white coverlid® surround the room, with a neat wardrobe for cach mam at the head of his bed. In the procession the Niagara was mounted with a very pretty red, white and blue canopy, topped with a golden globe and eagle, and the engine was also tastofully decorated with flags of different colors. Marion Hoge Co., No. 4, Theodore Hellzen, Foroman, and fifty men. This company took their alloted place in ‘the line, Oifty strong, composed of thirty active men and twenty exempts. The splendid appearance of their car- riage and the smart turn out of the members evidenced the care taken to keep te whole body effective, Protection Engine Co., No. 5, James T, Horan, Foreman, with sixty men. This is the oldest company {n the city, dating its organization back to 1762, almost a century. For many years the compavy had no engine, such matters being unknown at that period, but they ran to fires with a great load of buckets, which were from hand to hand along lines of mon scienting ‘rom the water to the fire sought to be quenched. Their first engine was made in 1829, and the odd little old thing is still in possession of the company, and would have appeared in the procession but for the regulation forbidding companies to parade more than one apparatus. Their present engine is a very handsome second class “crane neck,” built. by. damos Smith, of New York. It is very finely painted, and among the works of art on its panels is a correct representation of the old engine of 1829. THIRD DIVISION. ‘The Marshal of the Third Division was Assistant Engi- neer Elisha Kingsland, The division was headed by Tur- ner’s band. Americus Engine Co., No. 6, usually known as big 6, ‘W. B. Donnelly, foreman, and 70 men. This is one of the best engines in the Department, and by some considered the hens ‘The engine was beautifully cleaned and no no adornment other than a bright gilt eagle perched on the cylinder case. This company is the Bost of the Amo- rican Engine Co., No: 2, of Roxbury. New York Hose Co., No. 5, F. W. Raymond, foreman, and 80 men. This was a very beautiful carriage. Its trappings were silyer mounted, bearing on cither side large sized silver shiekis, with the coat of arms of the city in the centre. Three silver lamps added much to her beauty. It was built in 1847, and beon doing duty now for 12 years. Croton Hose Co. No. 6, George R. Conner, Fore- man, turned out 86 active members and 10 volun- teers. The carriage was neatly and completely cleaned, and ornamented with a flag on either side of the reel, and a small whip penant in the centre—presented to the Com- pany by its friends. Yonkers Band. Lexington Engine Co. No. 7—John R. Barnes, Foreman; 60 men. This Company was organized Deo. 26, 1849.’ The Lexington was originally built for anothes company and was numbered 15. She was run by that Com- ny about six months, then abandoned, and fell into the nds of the: present. Gompan of which at that time, Judge Kelley, now of the Jeflerson Market Police Court, was Foreman. ‘There are now 60 men on the roll, and 60 turned out yesterday. The Lexington is of the Philadel- phia style of build, double deck, fore and aft. Hor body is ofa bright vermillion color. The top of the box is an enamelled lake color. She is rivetted and studded with brightly polished brass throughout. The footboards are of the same lake color as the box. The levers aro of polished steel. On the condenser case or llery, on one Bide, is a representation of the “Spirit of '76,” entitled «Tidings from Lexington,” most appropriate to hor name; and on the other, the ‘Battle Lexington.”’ On the front side isa beautiful painting of the well known en- graving, “The Time of War,” and on the rear side one ‘whose title is equally well known, “The Time of Peace.’? ‘On the front side, at the top of the gallery, are also the words, “We command success by deserving it; on the rear side, “Our only aim, the public good.” On each of the other two sides the word “Lexington.” She was but slightly decorated; in fact, the only decorations were a simple wreath and a stuffed porcupine, which, in the assembly room of the company, is generally perched, with quills erect, on the writing desk. (is quar- ters, as then seen, were very agreeable. A room, 22 by 33 fect, the floor covered with a costly: carpet—the furniture, although not costly, neat, new and appropriate, and the walls deoerated with fine engravings. Tbe bunk room, on tho third floor, isin keeping with the rest of the establishment. It is twenty- two by forty-six feet in dimension, and contains twenty iron bedsteads, with an accompanying closet. room 8 ventillated by two large windows at each end, and sur- mounted by a Jarge skylight, and a fine flower garden is in the rear of the building. Many a fireman would rather spend his days in such quarters tl in bis own home. City Hose Co. No. 8, B. F. Dennis, foreman, and the full complement.of thirty men. The carriage has been paint- ed a sort of plum color, and the mountings silver plated, ata cost of about $120. It is a beautiful carriage, built by Pine & Hertshorn, and received a medal at the Crystal Palace exhibition in 1852, It was handsomely decorated ‘with wreaths and boquets of flowers. Chelsea Hook and Ladder Co. No. 2.—The only orna- ment on the apparatus of this company was a large gilt eagle. The uniform varied a little, consisting of drab pants instead of the ordinary black, with white fronts on the fire caps. Fifty men manned the ropes. Ringgold Band, of 18 pieces. Ringgold Hose Co. No. 7, J. H. Wells, foreman and 30 men, The most prominent feature of this machine was the magnificent reel, the huge leader jacket of which is plated entirely with silver, and the sides are filled in with gorgeous circular French mirrors, the beauty of which, one could not help thinking, would stand a sorry chance of preservation at a good exciting fire. The words “ Ring- gold VII”? were engraved on the front. A little in ad- vance of this was a splendid exhibition of scro1 work, consisting of two silver serpents, which supports three silver lamps and a pipe. ¢ front and rear boxes are made of rosewood, and contain chased silver ornamenta- tion with the name and number of the company engraved upon it. The middle lamp in front of the reel was capped by a small golden eagle, and had on it a picture of a fire. Columbia Hose Co. No. 9, John L. Herbell, fore- man, with thirty members. The running part of the carriage was painted a very rich orange color, orna- mented with golden stripes; the sides of the hose, reel and wrench boxes were painted a maroon color, with raiged gilt ornamental vorke On the front box was the word “Columbia” in gilt letters, and on the rear box, in the same style, was the word “Nine.” The signal lamps, the wheel ornaments and the iron work on the tongue of the carriage were very richly silver plated. Sing Sing Band. Manhattan pepe Co., No. 8, steam fire engine and tender, Robert C. Brown foreman, and 90 men. One of the novelties, ff not the novelty of the procession, was this splendid steam fire engine. It was drawn by the members of the company and accompanied by its tender, a beautiful four wheel wagon, intended to carry wood an hose. The appearance of the steamer was very fine, and attracted universal attention. This steamer has been in active working condition for some six months, and has ‘oved itself as quick at fires as any band engine in the partment, besides being far more efficient from its Es wer and endurance. The first notice the public ad of the existence of such an engine was its appearance at a large fire in Rivington street, some five months ago, where it played nearly six hours without stopping, an saved @ large amount of property. It nas laos then done duty at all the fires in the lower districts, and is cal- culated to inaugurate a new era in the apparatus of the Fire Department. The weight of the engine is but 5,600 nds, and it is casily drawn through the streets y twelve men. The substitution of steel) and brass for lightness and strength, im place of iron, produces a very pleasing effect, while the ex- quisite polish sets the machine off to great advantage. Notwithstauding the opposition from the old fogics we understand that Hose Companies No. 7 and 46 to the Common Council to be furnished each with an engine similar to No.8. The engine and tender were profugely decorated with flowers. As a compliment tothe brethren of the more popular engine—the hand worked engine—these men of steam had their old engine of thirteen years good service, placed in position at the corner of Grand and Essex streets, where the honors paid to it drew the attention of thousands during the day. Liberty Hose Co. No. 10, James Rickard foreman, with the full compliment of thirty men. ‘They turned ‘out a new carriage painted plum color, the wheels white with gi stripes; flags on each side of the reels. All in excel- lent oe Water Witch Engine Co., No. 10, George J. Grogory foreman, and fifty-nine men. The machine was decorated with wreaths, ribbons and flowers. This is anew engine just finished, and’ mado her first appearance in this parade. The body is of mahogany, the wheels of a light yellow color and gilded. She weighs 3,875 pounds, being the lightest weight of any engine in New York. FOURTH DIVISION. ‘This division was marshalled by Wm. T. Mawboy, As- sistant Engineer, and led off by the Sixth Regiment Band. Marion Engine Company No. 9, James Hayes, foreman, with sevemty members. The engine is what is known as first class “‘Shanghac.” The body is made of solid ma- hogany, neatly ‘pep and ornamouted with polished brass fixings. air chamber or cylinder is of polished copper, with the number of tho company on tho sides. ‘The brakes and in| were of bright polished stec!; the wheels wore painted in very neat Paris green, superb: ly ornamented Stripes. On tho top of oho air \ber is a very large pignal lamp, peevily silver plated, surmounted with a small American flag and streamer. On both ends of the brakes were brags reels with hose. On the top of the rear brakes was a small platform, with a “simon pure” redfox,who appeared quite lively at the gazing spectators. Phonix Hook and Ladder Co. No. 3, Abraham Coopor, Jr.,fosoman, and forty men. ‘This truck was painted r plainly, bat neatly, being finished for servico rather than show. It was built in 1856. It has 27 men on the roll, but turns out much more than that num- ber. The Reg! me was organized in 1845, and the first foreman was James,Waight. The builders wore Pine & mes, and the painger Gorman. This truck is re- markably high, and will carry six 44 fect ladders. The wheels aud body Work arg all of a light claret striped wish gold. The running gear is all stlvor plated—springs, axles, braces and all. ‘The laddors aro wll yery hand: somely and neatly fiusbed, of a bright. vermition color, and the serolling on them of gilt and very beautiful, while the butts and tips are black. be cradles are gold loaved. She was decorated with white, red and blue flags, aud surmounted with a genuine, live, full grown binck bear, and a large brass cll hung in the front part of the reach, ‘Tompkins’ Band, Occanus Engine Co. No, 11, John Wildey foreman, and sixty men. is Machine is a second Claas eugine, Phila- delphia style, built in 1853, and has boon on constant duty, The body is of a rich crimson color, the orna- ments, &c., heavy gilt. Four bi f n the sides,’ front and back—yiz, “Helen of Troy, “Udora,” “Neptune” and mmeree.’’ Secured on front of the engine was a large bronzo statue of Daniel Boone, the Hunter, w! is to be placed in the Senate Chamber at Washington, The engine was much admired, and the company showed themselves.a fine body of men, ‘and of those who are ever ready for duty, Washington Hose Co. No. 12, Samucl Wye foreman, paraded its compliment of 80 men, The carriage was tefully decorated and newly paiuted for the occasion. ‘The decorations consisted of a large wreath of artificial flowers and ribbons. : Gulick Band—21 pieces, Gulick Hose Co, No. 11. Nothing could easily be gotten up to surpass this carriage. Everything about it was of the most costly nature, and finished off in the richest style. The sides of the rell and boxes are of solid. rose- wood, edged with heavy silver cord, the wheels aro painted a dark blue, the spokes being ‘striped with gold. On the front in silver letters the words— “Organized March 25, 1887." Directly over, and susponded from the centre, was a massive silver trumpet which has been pro- sented to the company. Three silvor mounted lamps are also tastefully arranged over the carriage, which cost alone about $200. On the rear box is in silver letters the word “Gulick.’’ The silver work and rosewood make 80 great a contrast that it gives a splended show to the whole affair. A great many spoke admiringly of the car- riage a8 it passed along the line: Knickerbocker Engine Co. No..12, T.. J. Coutant fore- man—fifty members. They had two new leader-jackets, with name and number of the company on them, a fancy signal lamp and a plame. le Hook and Ladder Co. No. 4, J. W. Wilding fore- man. This company, fift; ng, under the command of their foreman, Mr. J. W. Wilding, presented a very fine appearance. The equipment of their carriage, with hooks and Jadders, was in every respect complete and credit- able to the men. In the centre of the carriage, surmount- ing the ladders, was placed a very largo cage, with outepread wings ready for flight—the emblem of the com- pany. Beyond this the carriage was without ornament. Middletown Band, numbering eighteen performers, in- cluding four drummers. Eagle Engine Co, No. 13, Timothy Sullivan, foreman, paraded sixty men, The machine was second class piano engine, quite new, neatly painted, thoroughly cleaned and polished. ‘The box surrounding the cylinder was sur- mounted by a pyramid of the American colors, on the top of which were a gilded eagle and ball. Tho railing was composed of the American shield and scroll work. The ‘traits of Chief Engineer Harry Howard and Assistant Baniet Donayan ornamented the outer sides of the cylin- der box, Two new lamps and two silver hose pipes com- pleted the equipment. Jackson Hose Co. No. 13, Jacob H. Eckley, foreman, and 56 members. This company composed 40 men under their foreman, Mr. Joseph H. Eckley. The marching past of this body excited considerable interest from the unique ornamentation of their carriage. This consisted in a tem- le of liberty surmounting the carriage. It was formed of Kant pillars of wood, wreathed and fringed with gay rib- bons and beautiful vers. In the centre of the temple stood a young lad apparelled as a fireman and bearing in his hand a silver speaking Sympet. with gay pennon at- tached. Thishad a very fine effect. Governor's Island Band, 23 performers, besides 14 dram- mers and fifers. Among the latter was the veteran Ser- geant Henke, who has been for nearly a quarter of a cen- tury the fife and bugle instructor at the recruiting depot on Governorjs Island. : Columbia Engine Co. No. 14.—This company, parading with their old engine, which has lately been undergoing repairs, and which looks almost as good as now, turned out strong. ‘The engine is Philadelphia style, and builtfor service. Jt was very tastefully painted and nothing gaudy ‘was added in the way of decorating. This is one of the finest companies in the city, being composed of men of the highest Sa alti Tompkins Hose Co. No. 14, Robert Rogers foreman, and sixty men. The carriage was plain and neat, deco- rated with handsome paintings of fine scenes and a por- trait of Daniel D. Tompkins. Eighth Regiment. im Corps, sixteen drums. Atlantic Hose Co. No. 15: dames W. Mann foreman, and thirty-fiye members. ‘The carriage was a splendid affair, gotten up without Ui ae to expense, and witha profusion of silver work, silver plated lamps, &c. Chatbam Engine Co. 15, Wm. Storrett foreman; 60 men. The engine of this company is fresh from the painter's hands, and paraded without any decorations, It is made of rosewood, and laboriously polished throughout. FIFTH DIVISION, Aseistant Engineor, Timothy 1. West, Marshal. National Guard Band, numbering 82 performers. Excelsior Hore Co. 14, Alex. M. Eagleson, Foreman; 30 members. Their carringe has been painted a dark blue, the wheels, &c., touched off with golden stripes. On the front box is the word “ Excelsior,” painted in gold letters; santifal palntings adorn 3 three lamps adorning the upper oy of the carriage, rany fs Hoe showy appearance. The carriage was re- yu . Clinton Hose Co. No. 17, Michael Dalton, foreman, num- dered 30 men. The. machine attracted the admiration of every one. The striking colors were plum and gold. At one end of the front box was a likeness of Dewitt Clinton, and at the other pening, of the Chief Engineer, Harry Howard. Above front box is a brass pipe, and above this again three splendid silver lamps, centre one surmounted by a pt comprising the three colors, red, white and blue. rear box bad at its extremities like- nesses of Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. Tho reel, with the hose wound neatly around it, was dcoorated with tasteful scroll work. Wanpamacker’s band, 17 instruments. Mohawk Engine Co. No. 16, Thos. Roe, foreman, and 50 mod; the engine having been thoroughly overhauled came out in beautiful colors, and was much admired. The engine, which is a second class Philadelphia style, was richly painted, and will at once commence running after the parade, Franklin Hose Co. No. 18, John JO’Neil, foreman, and thirty men. Their carriage has been splendidly painted, bearing on one side a painting of Benjamin Franklin at work jn a printing office, and on the other a representa- tion of Washington at Valley Forge. The American flag was wreathed around the reel, on either side of which asmaller flag waved, and a handsomo plume nodded, while over all was a large and beautiful gilt eagle—a bald eagle in full flight—carved from solid wood by Charles Escher, a member of the company. The painting and ornamentation of the earriage has cost the company alto- gether about $300. Union Band in plain clothes, Union Engine Co. No. 18, James Connolly, foreman, and sixty members. The engine of this company has re- cently been in the hands of the painter, and is brilliant with pol'shed copper and brass. The boiler is surmounted with an eagle, and has on either side very fair portraits of Washington and Jackso Lafayette Engine Co., No. 19, Wm. H. Charlock, fore- man, mustered 60 men. This engine, neatly painted in dark and gold colors, looked very plain and simple, albeit remarkably handsome. The front of the box contained an auimirable likeness of Lafayette, the patriot, and tho number of the company im golden letters. The back con- tained the date of organization, viz: “Organized 1792.” A phy pretty signal lamp was perched on the top of the engine. Liberty Band. East River Engine Co., No. 17. This company turned out 60 men, under Alfred A. Donalds, foreman. The en- gine was decorated in the regular fireman style. It had Taised aloft in front a liberty polo some eight fect high, emblamatic of the honor paid to the company a short time since in tho presentation of a monster liberty pole, In the centre of the smaller one was a brass ball, with the number of the company, and on the top was a handsome but liliputian fireman’s cap, also bearing the number in front. In the centre of the carriage wasa large brass eagle with outspread pinions. ©. No. 6, James K. Kel- lafayette Hook and Ladder lock, foreman. This truck was indeed a beauty. Every- thing connected with it was substantial and made for ser- vice. It has been very tastefully painted, the fancy work being richly gilded. ‘Tho ladders were of a bright red, On the lower one was painted on either side the word “ Lafayette.’ Over the front portion of the truck is a silver plate, with the following engraved thereon: ‘ La Fayette, No. 6.” On the rear was a like plate, bearing the name of Alfred Carson. A largo brasa signal was mounted over tho ladders, and on each side was hung a small French silk flag. The hooks, picks, axes, &c., wero all atiached, the truck Being’ in the same condition as if ata fire. North Carolina Band, twenty musicians and fiye drummers. American Hose Co. No. 19, H. 0. Thomas, foreman, ‘This carriago was exocedingly handsome. It has just been finished, and has for several days been on exhibi- tion atthe American Institute Fair. It is painted white, the ornaments being gold, the emblems all national; on each side of the fore wheels are the arms of the United States, richly emblazoned, and on the front the arms of the State of No The pancts of the front and back lew York. boxes are richly gilded, and in front three silver bells ara hung, over which is an eagle, his head upporting the couches. The lamps are of the most costly description, heavily chased, and the glass of various colors, Thirteen gold siars aro displayed on each side of the earriago, ro- presen: 0 or irteen States, ai orate en el c ‘ , and the springs are lumane Hose Co., No. 20, Jared Timpson, foremat numbered twenty-eight men. Tho only ornament was a flag around the reel, but the cari has been beautifully painted in white and gold, its panels adorned with varlowe ale Ber cepresantations of Te Cregg oe provided with splendid, large silver plated lam; ut OAC ee . fe pleas: ‘ashington. of Newark, N. J.—Twenty pieces. ‘Washington Engine Co. No. 20, Andrew J. Sealey fore- man, numbered fifty men, The engine is whatis called a ‘Crane neck,” and has recently been painted black and a rmall" git spread eagle’ on te one Sion soepeey spre er on tl is company escorted the Boston com, 7 tote positon fa the line. Hudson Hose Co.No. qt turned out with their carriage, lB eats It looked remarkably neat, aud was much SIXTH DIVISION. Assistant Engineer Edward W. Jacobs, Marshal. ‘Union Band. Union Hook and Ladder Co. No. 8, George Kelly, fore- man, and forty-six mombers, Tho truck has been nowly Painted a dark red and striped. Protector Oo, No: 22, Philip Sears, foreman. ‘with sixty ‘aston ‘Tho engine is of tho “crane neck’? description, with rosewood stripes; the brakes and running gear of polishod stool. The air chamber on the body of tho engine, which is of copper, was st ay Polished, and the whole surmounted by nsilver plated eagle, Diteelly over tho front of the carriage was 8 small platforis, draped with red silk and white and red a on ‘#hioh stood a miniature Chineso ‘War Junk, with all galle apd qolors dying; on the flags wero the worda, “Old Junk,’ the nickname of the com There was quite a display of artificial flowers, both ou the fore und hinder partor the engine. Pert ¢ Co, 283—A very pretty little carriage, and showed off to great advantage; the reel was was painted abright red, the wheels and body being imitation of oak; on either side was the word “Perry,” the three lamps being set directly over the front box. Tho cola- pany. looked well, aud were headed by A. B. Davidsom foreman. They turned out with their full allowance of 30 men. This company received the United Hose Cv., of Philadelphia. Hartford Band, Fulton Engine Co. No, 21, James McCollough, Foreman, mado a full turn out of sixty members, all equipped in the regular suit. The engine’ was greatiy’ admired. Itis @ second class, Philadelphia style, 84-inch eylinder and 9-inch stroke; it was built in 1851, and has just undergone repairs; the body or box is painted white, edged around with a heavy gold stripe and ornamented in each corners tho four side- panels are adorned with portraits, one of Mathew T. Brennan, present police justice of the lower court, in full fire rig, his cap lying upon a small stand om the right; it s beautifully executed and a remarkably fine likeness; on the rear is ‘Fulton; on the right side a de- scription of “Byron’s Dream,’’ and on the left the ‘Spirit Bride.”” All together, the work is most complete, and perhaps we might say, almost too handsome for fire duty. United States Engine Co, No. 23, Thomas foreman, and forty-five’ members. ‘This com- y was organized rch 2d, 1862, and John B, fammond was then foreman. Her builder was Smith, New York, aud she has been in continual servico since 1852, She is a piano style of engine, her body is of a dark red- dish enamelled color, She has a highly polished copper air yessel standing on the centre of tho box with two hose reels, one in front, the other in the rear. Her wheels are of a bright red color, and gilded, the hubs silver mounted, and she is silver mounted throughout. Sho has a 73g inch cylinder, and 9 inch stroke. She has a signal on top of the air vessel, Mechanic Hook and Ladder Co. No. 7, T. P. Gall fore- man, fifty mon. ‘The machine was highly polished in it metallic parts, and had evidently been newly painted. Some miniature banners floated over it. Rubles’ Band—eighteen performers. Phoenix Hose Co. No. 22,thirty members. The carriago of this sus pay had no special ornamentation, but it bore two magnificent now lamps, presented to the company by one of its members. They marched under the command of their foreman, Mr. W. R. W. Chambers, and mado in- deed a very creditable appearance. The Amorican Co, No. 8, of Newark, New Jersey, who took part in the pro- cession, came by the juvitation and enjoyed the hospitalita of the Phoonix Co. United States Hose Co. No. 25, D. 8. Parks, foreman, thirty men. ‘This carriage showed that it had been under the care of the painters. The wheels were of a rich yel- low and well gilded, presenting a fine . Om the main wheel, used for the hose, is on each side an imi- tation of the rising sun. Three lamps adorn the carriage. ‘The hose being covered by a black jacket, on which was in cut letters, ‘United States 25.” Fort Washington Engine Co. No. 27, Robort Fay, fore- man, paraded fifty men. Thisis one of the handsomest machinés in the city, being silver mounted, and otherwise richly finished. box of the engine was painted ma- hogany color with jet ornamentation. The reels—one front, the other back—had on the words ‘Fort Washing- ton 27" and “Organized 1852.” The air chamber was plated with copper and silver, and had at each side the representation of a shield, with two crossed torches above it, and the words ‘Fort Washington, No. 27.’” Turl’s Band—sixteen musicians. Jackson Engine Co. No. 24, George Henderson, fore- man, and sixty members. ¢ chief ornament of this engine was a silver equestrian statue of General Jackson, on a pedestal supported by four columns, also of silyer, the whole resting on the boiler. The box is of plain var- nished rosewood, edged with golden scroll work. ‘Tho sides are ornamented with gilt carving, entwi two tigers. The wheels are very prettily painted in gold, with heavy bubs of polished brass. Rutgers Hose Co. No. 26, Mr. John 'l. Belch, foreman. ‘This company comprised thirty-three men, Their carriage and equipments were in beautiful order. There wag no attempt at decoration, but this was no drawback to the effect of their appearance, es} as tho carriage itself is highly ornamented with first rate pictorial skill, the front presenting a highly colored painting of the late fre at the City Hall. SEVENTH DIVISION. Assistant Fogineer G. Joseph Ruch, Marshal. The di- vision was led off by Robertson's band, consisting of fif- teen pieces. National Hose 24—This carriage was painted the body white. On the front was inscribed:—“ Organized October 8, 1836,’ tne wheels being perfectly plain, but everything preeent @neatappearance. The company turned out thirty men, fully dressed in the regular maen’s uni- Neptune Hose Co. No. 27, John Cordis, foreman, turned. out thirty men. Their carriage is a handsome affair, ana was splendidly trimmed and painted, the prominent color being red, with gilt stripes. The signal lamps are heavi- ly plated with silver, and on the top of the carriage reste esley’s Brass and Catarz ve Uttle drufhmers, all in red coats. 2 Cataract Engine Co., No 25, H. 8. Powers, foreman, and 70 men, engine had no decorations and did not re- quire any. Pearl Hone Co., No. 28, Emile Malherbe, foreman, and 80 men. The entire carriage was painted a lilac or pearl color, with gilt stripe and ornaments. The signal lamps were of colored glass with heavy silver plated framos. The hose reel was superbly ornamented with wreaths of natural flowers. Merrill’s Waterbury Brass Band. Pacific Engine Co, §No. 28, John W. Pettigrew foreman, and fifty-five men. © machine was beautifully deco- rated, the wood-work of rosewood, trimmed with silver and gilt stripes. There were no decorations except a Be ory gs the name and number of the company upon it. Laurel Hose Co. No. 80. The apparatus of this com- Pany is fresh from the hands of the painter, and presenta @ very neat appearance. The side lamps, which are new and of very elegantly chased silver, are surmounted with little fire caps, also of silver. On the centre of the bell frame is a large globe surmounted by a gilteagle. The uniform of the company consists of a red shirt, drab Pants, black belt and fire cap. Thirty mon paraded, Metamora Hove Oo. No. 29,1. N. Squire f phirty letamora Hose Co. No. 29, H. N. foreman, men. This company was organized December 1884, an W. D. Holmes was then foreman. The reel is rosewood, of a dark plum color, richly gilded. The wheels are dark carmine, brass mounted. Springs Re ees signals of colored glass and engraved. ‘is company is composed entirely of clerks and merchant's sons. sitting room and bunk room in their house, near the corner of Twenty-first street and Fifth avenue, are very neatand comfortable. munity ree Se ao Boe sone Enright, fore- man, and fifty members. engine was tod and decorated with banners. fe ey Jefferson Band—Sixteen pieces. Jefferson Engine Co. No. 26, John Ford foreman, and sixty men, wearing overcoats. The engine was among the handsomest in the procession. The box and conden- sing case were in pure white and gold colors; and on the four sides of the case wero the likenesses of’ ex-Chief Al. fred Carson, Henry Cloy. Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, with his steed. This whole arrangement was. surmounted by the American eagle perched upon a fire- man’s hat, the Jatter resting on the many colored silken roof of the case. Putnam Hoge Co. No. 81, Alonzo Cuddie foreman, turn- ed out thirty-six men; carriage borrowed. owing to the non-completion of their new one. No decorations, but the apparatus perfectly clean and neat. Robingon’s Brass Band—Thirteen pieces. Guardian Eegine Co. No. 29. This was really a splendid. turnout, The engine is of the plano style, second class, with patent capstan; the box is paiated red, the hose being carried en reels, front and rear, and covered with white jacketa; on the front jacket is ‘a painting of the American eagle, and on the rear the words, “Guar- dian 29.” A beautiful eagle, about three feet in let adorned the topof the engine, oarrring a rout ok flowers. ‘The wheels are painted white, the arms only varnished. It was built in 1854, but the company is one of the oldest in the department. The company paraded Mg men. lex Hose Co. No. 32, Lawrence Martin foreman, paraded thirty men. All'the metallic portions of the machine shone with brilliancy, and the decoration con- a of four small dannors. The carriago was painted white. Seventy-firat Regiment Drum Corps, twenty-five small drummers, in red coats. North River Engine Co. No. 80 made a very fine appear- ance. Their engine, which is a second class, was painted, the box a dark red, the wheels a dark blue, the whole heavily ng an eee re ee engine is painted on e panels, **N iver 30. ey paraded about fifty men. B. F. Grant foreman. us ee eee Hook and Ladder Co. No. 10 did not pa- le. RIGHTH DIVISION. Assistant Engineer John Brice, Marshal. The division was headed by Rohn’s Band. Black Joke Engine Co. No. 83, Peter Masterson foreman, turned out seventy strong. The engine was woll polished and newly painted on the wooden portions. The orna- ments were national banners. A Brass Band of twelve pieces. Peterson Engine Co. No. 81, John Macauley foreman and seventy mop. A new first class ‘crane neck’? engine, with reel, mado by William Jeffreys, of Pawtucket, R. 1. Her brakes and other “fixins’ are of polished steel. There wore no factitious ornaments, but everything was ready for good service. Hackensack Band of 18 pieces. ‘Warren Hose Co. No. 83.—Nothing new appeared about this carriage, only having received a little touching up. ‘It has been long in service, and though not richly orna- mented, it had a very neat look. A staall model of the carriage was cal on the reel and overhung by an engle. Shilton’s Brass Band of 18 pieces. Howard Engine Co. No, 84, attracted considerable at- tention, their machine and the fire caps ders—60 in number—being trimmed with crape in re- perros gio Ks the late Keiwa e a erick, of rn! was an hon Taember of the com] re Tholr ranchine le a second class “crane neck,” new site ‘and hag beon in service since 1866. It has been vouched up lately, and the bate Poth about > new owTatayetio Howe G9. No: BA Job en 00 loge Co. No. 0 foreman. - ber of men 380. Tho eae caerag of hie compan was painted in white and gold colors. ‘The real and frond. and. Tear boxes were neatly but chastely decorated. On the box fronting the reel isthe inscription “ June 14, 1842,” and above are two beautiful silver and. stained glass lamps, with a splondid_ plume representing, the of liberty betweox both. "The back box p ae bags ACen ‘® portrait of Laarets. fanahan’s Rand, numboring sixteen Columbus Engine Ca No. 86 John foreman, and 70 men. The. c was ornamented with flags and highly polished, wooden parts had also boon newly Painted for the occasion. Pale ne Atbany Cornet Band, corprising twenty por- rTMOTs. Meshington Host and fons ©o., No. 9, John H. om Tan foreman men. company was or 166, Wm, Williams, of Now York, wa , She the bi Tuas a forty foot’ Inder,” andy Maqunted on large