The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-05

Tue Fwua0etp0no HlfeWenss Paro~a-.,
Tho tric~sisl celebration Of the Philadc,p,~ A..
nsn. which came of Oh Mondsy. il said "a h.s.
been magnificent affair. Besides the 6rcmcs ar
Philadelphia. tsere werc m the procession sevus
companies from other cities cclumban Engine No,
~. Of this city. VISA thorc. sttcnird by compauv
% 90 members. TIE North A.rer,ca. thus notices
thsm:-
"CosunniAs EsGrSE, No n, Nsw Yoxx -Tbis
company, the guests q the Northern Liberty. mum
bercd 80 mcmbcrs. He~ry II. venn. Foreman Rob-
ert Forsyth, Assistant Their dreS consisted az rrx
shirts ss~siully decorated, black pants. and New
iork hats. with IL ,pon them. They are az
exceedingly kne looking hody Of men, and their !,
bic bearing attracted much attention"
Several Of our hes, bancs were empic ysd for tue
OCCASION ns were also band, from other cities The
DAY passed ~ in perfect order and in ths evening
there were several balls and parties given by tho dit
frent companies. The Norfk A,nericau saws -
The chief rmrshals, aids. and assistants, wore
eitizens drcsses Of black, with FIRE accou,remsnts
.oey wore distinguished by appropriate badges snd
insignia Some Of them carried splendid silver
hens. Many OF the hremen car-ied exquisite ssivcs
tor,hes, and handsome spanners. and ws revm
beEeld such gr,At display Of ohaste aad protty
The profusion Of decorations, in the form az 49,
fetal and natural fswcrs, Ac., exsccdod anythhuw
Of the kind ever before witnessed Bouguets ss3
wreaths, the work Of Fair hands. and gifts of gcnt1s-
hearts, were endless; and to give faint idea.
of the number, beauty, eostliness, and nagn6ccnc~
OF the banners and ia - and the hundreds OF other
devices and appointments, would itself Gil whole
columns VI the North -fvseTiodn and Uaued .S,atrs
Ga-ate. great many Of the devices were entirely
new.
The day was usherci in by the ringing Of fro
bells and tho discharge &c ordinance. These ssiutes
werc kept up from the time the firemen began To
assemble, at O'clock ~ NJ. until the parade wAs
dismissed ut evening The engine and hose houses.
and numerous public and private buildings on tbs
route, made a lively dis.aay of colors /; and many
q nd fbs hrs h. La.
10 some favorte company fireman. The visiting
companies were fairly losded down with wrcsths
and bouquets
The procession was between two and throc miles
in length. 1t extended fah thirty squares. In
passing given point, it consumed on average.
ut least two hours
The number of cquppeds6rcmcn in the parade
was over 5000, and, with musicians, grooms, at
tendants, and others. there not less than 1000
persons in the line.
II is computed that tho persde was witnessed
by some 100000 persons, including citizens and
strangers.
The last Of the procession did not reach Franklin
square-thc place Of dismissal--unt z o'clock, u.
NJ; the march thus consuming eight or nine hours.
The whole distance was about twelve miles. Theirs
were number of hats mads ON the route, several
ofthcm long and tedious. Some were caused by
accidents to apparatus. The Longest one was occs-
stoned by the fire up town.
The day was a most lovely and delightful ono
The scene of counterinarching in Arch street was
brilliant, gorgeous, and imposing beyond all do
scription. The bright rays OF May sun, rejecting
the rich and OF the pageant.
presented n charming and dazzling sight, while the
soul-stirrng and glorious music Of the numerous
bands captivated and cntranced tho hundreds aud
thousands Of lookcrson, who lined and packed
both sides Of the street far the eye could roach
Along the entire route Of the procession, which
wound through all parts Of the city and districts the
sidewalks, windows, balconies and every available
position were crowded with spectators, tho ladies
forming the chief portion Of them, and looking un-
usually attractive, with their bright animated faces
and their tasteful spring toilets.
Altogether, the demonstration, which was upon
before undertaIcn1 was an affair which IA sha
greatest credit to the Philadelphia Fire Department
and elected the highest admiration and warmcst
encomiums from all who it. 1t will long be re-
membered with pride by citizens, and will foru
brilliant page in the history Of the volunteer Gro
system in this country.