The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-05
Oa. baltimore Corrc.ponacrc..

BALTIMORE, April I. 1851.
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fSsirc cSc1c-Enjoy'usnts for A,'oth0 Duy, s..
The members of the Americas Engine Company
returned to their beds at about three o'clock this
meaning. after Of ,ac most agreeable days. not
withstanding the accidents il was ever the lot Of
htcmcn to enjoy. They left Baltimore ut six
o'clock yesterday morning, and arrived al Wash
ington nj eight o'clock, coming Unexpectedly upon
the WashingtoniSns, though they soon mustered in
sufficient strength to form most agreeable escort.
They visited, during the morning, the Capitol. the
Patent Office and National Institute, the Smith
sonan Institute. aud the National Washingtoa
Monument, with all Of which they expressed un-
bounded delight, a. but few of them had ever beca
IN Washington before. They then paid their re-
sIects to the President OF the United Stotes, by
whom they were received with the greatest cor
diality.
Shortly after noon. they embarked on board
steamer Thomas Collyer, for Mount Vernon which
they reached about two o'clock and, after spend
ing an hour ard half in sFolIing over these con-
secracd grounds, started their return 10 the city.
intending TO take the five o'clock train for Bslti-
more. They had not however, proceeded more
than half way before the Colycr ran aground, where
she emancd more than nj hour, causing such de-
tcntion that they did no; reach Washington until
sN o'clock, hou after the departure Of the last
tain of car- for Baltimore.
The Washington iremen on hearing of their de-
tention. forthwith ordered supper ~ the United
states Hotel AT which they all sat doga at half
Irst seven o'clock; and considering the Brief time
allowed for its PREPARATION, i was most sumptuous
entertainment. A. the New Workers
that the Nj, chanical Company, of Baltimore.
awaiting their arrival II escort them to enter
tainmeut AZ Carol lial they ordered an extra
train 20 be eady ~ ~ o'clock: and after enjoying
n few octu NJ Neutrality-suspicious. fhev
started for Baltimore. and reached here precisely at
quarter before IL o'clock.
They were met IL the depot by the committee Of
reception; and NJ l. o. clock all seated in Car
roll Hall. the whole number M the table exceeding
two hundred. IL was supper Of wines, creams,
and conicctions, Of the most costly and delicious
character. served NJ by Ncssrs Butcher and share;
the three long tables presenting most magnificent
display. Turing the three hours, from " to .
O'Clock In the morning, az which hour the company
separated, have never witnessed more perfect
scene of festive enjoyment. song and sentiment
flowed freely with tie vine: and, during the even
ing. some fire songs sung IN manner that
will long dwell in the memory e nll present.
This morning. ~ nine o'clock, they viii start in
omniLusses. prepared for their accommodation by
the Watchman Committee Of Arrangements, Foe
Fort Mcllcnry, where they have been invited by
the officers. and viii witness full dress parade of
the two companies Of flying artillery. On their re-
turn from the Fort they will proceed TO the Mary
land Pcnitcntinry. by invitation from the warden.
and will then return TO their quarters
II i intended 10 have n dress parade this after
noon; and ~ seven o'clock this evening, the grand
entertainment of the visit u to come off, nj the Ev-
change Hotel being dinner to the guests by their
special entertainers. the Watchman Fire Company.
Some idea ~ its character may be anticipated from
the fact that three hundred persons are expected
to az down, az costto the company Of fifteen hun
dred dollars.
They will start homcward in the nine o'clock
train &c morrow morning, and more delighted set
Of men, expect never before returned TO the En-
rire City from a neghborly excursion. The de-
light, however. Is mutual, fremcu and ctt-
Gems are unanimous IN their admiration Of the fine.
appearance and geutlemanly department Of thsfr
gucsts--indiyidually and collectively.
The JnitcdFire Company, Of this city, have been
for some time quietly preparing for yi,it TO New
York and propose starting in the second week ia
May. They are preparing fine equipments. and it
is unnecessary to bcspeak for them from thear
brethren in New York true freusns welcome.