The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-12


powers to the Corporation for the organization OF
Fire Department for this city, which embraces the
following provisions:
That the fire department shall consist of a chief
engineer, seven assistant engineers, as many en-
gineer men, hydrant men, hook and ladder men,
to be divided in companies, az the engineers may
require, and one secretary and seven stewards
These TO be annually appointed by the joint action
of the City Councils
There shall be Board Of Engineers, composed Of
the chief and assistant engineers, to have control
| and superintendent of all engine-houses, nppa-
ratus, all members OF the fire companies, and all
persons present at fires Said board to make euch
rules and regulations in regard to the companies
and the extinguishinent of fres they may deem
proper, subject to the appreciation of the City Coun
cils. Absence from duty to be duly recorded and
| reported.
The engineers to attend all fires, wearing
badge Of office; to cause the engines and other APP
paratus to be advantageously situated and worked;
to compel assistance Of all persons present at fires,
in extinguishing fires, removing furniture, &C.,
and to suppress all tumults disorders to that
engines and apparatus are properly taken care OF;
to enforce all regulations Of the Corporation the
fire department; shall keep exact rolls, stating the
! time of admission, discharge, and age OF each
member, and accounts of all city property en-
trusted to the members, subject to the inspection OF
the Mayor, City Councils, and Board Of Engineers.
| The chief engineer to have sole command over
other engineers, members Of the fire department.,
and all others at fires; shall examine engines, APP
paratus, and engine-houses, belonging to the Cor.
poration; and to report on the first OF July and
| January 10 the Councils "a 10 their condition
stating all accidents by fire. with the causes; to-
| gether with the number and descriptions OF the
holdings destroyed or injured, and names OF the
owners or occupants. In the absence of the chief
engineer, the next engineer in rank who may be
present, to execute the duties OF his Office.
Az many engine, hydrant, hook and ladder COM
panies, suction hose and leading hosemen to be
formed the City Councils, in joint meeting,
shall deem expcdient, to consist Of a. many mem
| beTs said Councils may appoint.
No person under twenty one years OF age shall
be appointed or employed as member of the
| IRE department.; nor shall any other than legal
| voters be 90 appointed.
| There shall be paid each member Of the fire de-
partment such sum of money, annually, the
Councils may determine; and in the case Of sick
ness or absence from the city OF any member for
forty-eight hours, he shall provide substitute,
whose name he shall return to the secretary of the
Board of Engineers.
Ii shaIl be the duty of the officers Of the several
companies, upon alarms of fire, to see that the
| gines, &c., conveyed in orderly manner,
under direction Of the chief and other engineers;
and in no case, unless absolutely necessary, to
drag their apparatus over the pavements. The
members Of the fire department, with exceptions
of the chief and assistant engineers, shall be al
| lowed to pursue other avocatons; but, upon
alarm Of fire, shall promptly attend their respec-
The stewards shall keep the engine houses and
| apparatus clean; clear away snow from pavements
connected with their houses, &c.
L
\ 10 wear such caps or badges as the Councils may
direct 10 be furnished at the expense OF the Corpo-
| ration.
| IL any member of the several companies shall
neglect refuse 10 perform duty, shall be
| guilty Of disorderly conduct, or disobcdience to
officers, he shall be dismissed from the fire depart
ment, and be liable to a penalty Of not less than
| one or more than five dollars, TO be collected as
| other fines and penalties. The Mayor TO havo
| power, in case Of misconduct on the part OF any
/ such officer and member, TO suspend from duty,
and the case to be submitted to the final acton OF
4 the Councils.
| The engineers 10 report 20 the Mayor and Coun-
ellis the name OF every person not member Of said
companies who shall refuse to obey orders given
| at fires.
Such police officers as may be selected by the en-
gincers shall attend fires, to preserve peace, pre-.
vent theft, &c.
Any person giving a false alarm Of FIRE. upon
conviction before magistrate, shall pay fine not
less than five nor over twenty dollars; and, IL a
minor, the hne 70 be recovered from the parent,
/ guardian, or employer.
At any FIRE, IL three more of the engineers shall
adjudge IL necessary TO pull down house 10 pre-
vent the spread OF fire, II may be done, provided
| the same be approved Of by the Mayor.
| IL shall be the duty Of the engineers 10 examine
all shops and other places where shavings other
combustiblc materials may be collected. and TO
cause the same 10 be removed. IL any two Of them
| deem them dangerous to the security OF the city
from hrcs-pcrsons refusing 90 TO remove, to be
liable 20 fine Of not less than five nor exceeding
| ten dollars
All moneys received for fines. &c, TO be paid in
| 10 the general fund.
assemble in the engine. houses except when at
| tending alarms Of fires. taking necessary Of
the apparatus, and for business meetings.
NATIONAL THEATnE.-Mis Logsn's "Ion," in
Tafourd's drama of that title. was chsstc and
highly beautiful performance. She was supported
| by Mics Heron as i" Clemanthe," Mr.. Fleming ne
dx~. >xd m ID a.
Shakspesre's Much ado about Nothing was pro-
doccd last night; Mics Logan a. Beatrice" and
her father as Dogbery."
| For 10. night rich treat IL in reserve. Pixaro
and the Honey Moon are announced Miss Logan
playing in each, In one instance as " Evira,v in
the other ne Juiana;" with Mr.. Logan In the
latter as " Jacques" more attractive bill OF
fare has rarely been presented, and on that nc.
count not less than in consideration Of the high
merits Of Miss Logan--for whose benefit The ar.
rangemcnt has been mado-an overlooking house
may be anticipated.
CAausf's MAY FrsrIyAL--In accordance with
an old-establisbed custom, Mr.. L. Csrusi will give
his annual May festival, on tomorrow evening, at
his saloon. Those who have attended on former
occasions attest the excellence Of these fcsvi.
ties in all that pertains 10 TASTE beauty chasenes
and joyous hilarity. Every care has been taken TO
render this entertainment equal If not superior. to
the past.
CRrMisAL CouaT.-The case Of the United States
". william s. Brown was continued in this court
yesterday. Hon. Mr.. Stuart occupied the day in
argument before the jury in behalf Of the do
PENDANT. The Hon. o. b. TckIin, on tho part Of
the prosecution, will conclude the argument this
morning.
UsrTEp STATES CrRcutr CovRr. This TRIBUNAL
will renew its sttings this morning, for the pur.
pose Of hearing appeals and delivering decisions
in cases previously tried.
LOST,
YESTERDAY, between Seventh street and The
IL corner OF Sixth street, Seventh, between
and streeta HI.ACE LACE VEIL. IT,.