Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-03-02
The Torch Light Procession and
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The torch LIGHT procession Of Elgin, Com
pany Protection, No. o, on Tuesday night was
all its friends could wish, with the exception of
tn, weather, which was very windy and cX-
tingushed many of the torches. The process
sion passed through many Of our principal
streets, preceded by music. During their
march through the streets, which were throng-
ed by spectators, the Company wen, through
well drilled Company. At abou. ten O'Clock
the Company repaired to Horton Hotel, where
a sumptuous supper had been prepared for the
occasion, and the company together with Il
number Of invited guests sa, down to it. The
supper was got up in good taste and style, and
ample justice was done 10 i, by those present.
After the Company were seated a, the Ia.
BILE, Henry Tisdale, foreman Of the company
arose and said
After an interval protIactei by reason Of a
melancholy dispcnsltion of Providence, which
has shrouded our Company in gloom, it is
gratifying to us to acknowledge, the cordial re-
sponsc which you have given our invitation
of this evening. /, in behalf of the Officers Of
Protection Company, No. s, heartily welcome
YOU. We have not in the humble rcpas, be-
fore you, aspircd TO any display incident to
public occasions, regarding this in more So
cial aspect We have avoided much which
would impress it with the character of public
festival. We are i'll prepared with toasts or
speeches, tru sting rather to the generous impul-
ses of the occasion for these, and there is also
an entire absence Of any thing which can in
duce more than ordinary and rational mrth
Our Bye Laws prohibit the use of spir,uous
liquors when on duty, and we are on duty now
and like England Queen we expect every man
to do his duty. Under these auspices we con-
template feast of reason, though the flow Of
soul, the usual concomitant, is want
ing. We hope to make this occasion
ono Of interest, and we can make
our speeches, drink our toasts, and indulge in
cordial interchange of good feeling without
invoking the aid of the rosy God.
What we want is something to arous. the
energies OF our community, something to m
fuse new life and yigor in every department OF
honest pursuit, and il toroaiise these, Vs. mua'
pwait revival Of business, to build up oar
ancient town, let MS in the meantime create a
scuyal in the Fire Department, and b. prcpa'-
ed if the emergency arise, to protect and save
the little which we have.
Gentlemen, renew 10 you cordial wsl-
come. and to the "lIoney Bees l would say,
''improve the shining hour
The following are the regular toas,s:
The Fire Department Of Narport-may lis
pos;,ion, become as elevated, a, its eilicirncy
is'ess,ntial.
The FIRE Companes-may good feeling to
wards each other characterize al, and may
they know no brakes, except the brakes OF then
own machines.
The Engineer, and Ere 'Va~@cns-whcn
ever their wisdom and prud nee is required
wav il be upon occasions Ike t"ls
The Fircmen and T'mperaac,--whi'o thcl
--etend to dispense cold water only, they gen
c,ally accompany il with little spirit.
o,m," mn'u n,v we usvef wish to aucnch the fire
- nf na,r;o,is;o.
ana of,b. ,ocnl,,r ;s,,, of,,,,
@ ~ ,o i,,tI ~, '''
PLc,. ~; ,,tor;.. s,o,,ld IA, nunieheL a.
-, -, rock and drinking cold water.
N. r,qien.t orMc p,lss-w!.ie we CRATE.
..,iy a.Uow.cdge their scrTircs, we nope tney
-rIli never rclnrc ours ~ return.
Pr5.: non crmpoHY ~ o-'hey nave
shown "S 'his evening mat they are the lights
oith2 'G2.
C!r j.l o. FWc--lt could only be improve,
ty thc presence Of The faF
TIE Lad,es-,hr Game which they kin llc
II, united encrpie' o:thc Fire Department
wc..d be powcrIcss to subduc.
To the toas; in relation TO the Press, Vim
TT r,.,.,o, T., od;,or of,L, y .jy Nc,v,
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oficuy i.'P''''1'
lhe following arc s'l'c "i t'' Foiun'e'
,oasis offered. We were not able to obtain al
ofthem.
Bv VIM. New,on-Our foreman, friend t,
nro,ec,ion.
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