Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-13
CARD OF THANKS.
HAIL or The CoLUMBIA FIRE CoNPANI,
Ws-r.tScHnN Sa..f q N h..r onth lShS

FVNHE undersigned, a Committee appointed for the
Il purpose, beg leave. on behalf Cf the Columbia
Fire Company OF Washington City, 70 tender 10 the
numerous friends who 80 warmly and hospitality re-
ceived them on the occasion If their recent trip TO the
North. this heartfelt expression Of their grcatful
thanks.
Where all by whom were greeted manifested 80
mnch Kindness snd generosty-wecoming us with
Tie most prpfGSo !ibefalitr. 10 their hearts and
honest rlsy hedeemed invidious TO rnrtculsrize:
ard we could. therefore. wish to rsmsmber the
names, as we ever shall TIE c,uriesies. Of ell
truchesIts ted fr nos in New York, Philadelphia and
Saitir,orc. But there some. whose names,
well us deeds, are teo bright and eudurS; ever 20
fade from our cur memories: and of them, with the
warmcst emotions Of rrcirrucsl friendship desire
on this occasion. especially to speak.
To the Committee Of Engine Company Nc. II, Of
New York, hy whom, on our srriral at Jersey City,
were 50 cordially received, ~ whom we wer, es-
corted to various places of publ interest and whose
bourdiess hosptaiItics continually shared. from
the happy moment Of our arrival to the regretful
hour of our departure W. return our most grateful
scknGwlei gcUents; and TO show that Their names
irdelibly impressed upon minds. We place
them he: with the most lively f.elin If endship
and gratitude, trusting that the lime may not be
remote when We shall have the qualification of
ceiyirg them and the excellent company which they
worthily represent, at the National Metropolis,
and Of recprocatng, in some degree, at least. the
many kindress.S Cf which we were the recipients.
Tie names Of the warm hearted friends TO whcm ws
alude, ere Nessrs smith. (foreman.) II. B. Ncnu, ID.
". Brennr. X Forsyth, }. Deys, A. J. Mccarthy, j.
A. z. Hopkins, r. S Guyer. and A. III Tyler.
What words expressive Of the sinccrest regard aud
most grateful recollocticns, hall We emIloy, vhrn
abOEt to thank our fair benz fc!rrss. Mrs. Z. III.
pcndletnn, O. " ashinytoa for the generous welcome
received II har hands: If in the words OF one of
the sweetest songs in our language. The hart feels
most when tie lips move not" tie pm this
siop well be excused for rot Portray ing the fc-l
ings of hearts filed with EN- oti0ns of respect and
gratitude. Let it suffice to say, that the kind and
cordial manner in which We Were received and
tertsincd, at the -. Nicholas Hotel by that rstr
be lady. has added another to the many debts Of
gratitude already eve her.
10 Col. Stear.s. tie Warden at Bsudclrs Island.
we offer warm'st acknowledgements for the hos
ptaliy extended to us. and especially for escortnx
through the excellent institution under his
agement, and atfor ling opportunity Of witness
ing, through the poitenasS Of the teachers, Of
the most interesting exhibitions which We ever be
held.
Oar warmcs: thanks are slso due. and most heart
lily rendered. to- Mr. q. Scsrl, for tie sumptuous
repast spread byiDre at bis hospitabc house, on
our way to High Bridge.
To Walter Lenox, Esq. and Captain 0'Brien, OF
Washington, who at the time # our visit w-re EN-
porarily sojournnc in New York, We likewise Offer
our warmost acknowledgements for the hospitahlc
manner iii wEicl. they entertained us at the Astor
House.
To the Managers OF the Crystal Palace and Hippo
drome, under many obligations for their kind
invitations 20 witt their respective places Of instruc
ton and amusement.
To Mr.. Patter, the whole-souled proprietor of the
Hotel where quart~red, are greatly indebted
for his kind attentions during stay at his excel
lent house.
Our fondest memories now wing their fight to
Philadelphia place mos. appropriately designated
the City OF Brotherly Love" Kind, generous,
enthusa tic was our rec pit on 1T New York. shat
at Philadelphia was eqnrlly so. To the Weccacoe,
(whose especial guess We were) Northern Liberty
EnSrc, u. S. Hose and Neptune Hose Companies
ere indebted for the handsome escort on our
rival and for the hindest attentions. To the Com
mt &c of the Weccsccc ard especially to Messrs. 7.
p. Neal ard s. WalulS!ey. are under many obj
CATIONS for repeated ki7dn and artcuiariy for
the pleasure experienced in visiting the Hall of
Independence, the Mint. ttrard College Fairn cunt,
the tails of Schuylxi, end ether places Of in crest.
To bis homo Mayor G;lrin. and 10 Professor Al
len Of iirarts Cole e. and beg leave T. tender
sincere thanks Ger the courtescS which they were
pleased 20 e1teLd 20 Us.
The worthy host of the Arcade Hotel, Chesnut
street, deserves, what We hope lie will accept,
kirdest acknowledgements far hi. polite attentions.
Turning to tie city of Baltimore, 70 W hclI, for
want Of time, VIC paid only flying visit. we would
do violence to feelings if We failed to thank that
wBrm-heartel, who.e-souled fireman. the President
Of the Weetern lose: Mr. Charles T. Cloud, and
MEM ers of other COMPANIES whose names we cannot
call to mind. well Cd ri, nd Egerton. at whose
hotel dined. for tie many marks OF kindness and
generosity which they bestowed W on
T % the several agents and conductors on our route
to New York and haCk we also make our acknowl-
cdvements Cor their kind attentions
t. our old frien'.s, The Franklin. return our
heartfelt thanks for the beautiful cscort our
rival at home, hoping that may soon have an CI
portuni:y to return the kindness.
In conclusion. to all our f.icnds in New York.
Philadelphia, and Baltmcre. whether named un
named in this card. send back. from hearts
flowing with gratitude, our Uuted and individual
thanks. All the incidents of trip We're Of the
mos. pleasing and agreeable character. Unacycd
delight and satisfaction attended Us wherever
went and in To- king ba k upon the varied snd
beautiful scenes through which We passed, We -e
sensation of pleasure, unmingicd with single TO-
gret. For all this are indebted TO he generous
frier DIS whom fortunate to meet, and
TO them again tender warmest and most
he artf"it Thanks respectfully,
JAS. A. TAFT. President.
Y. NCNERIANY. PrrS't pro ten.
J.. Vi. DUBANT.
III. g. PUHDY.
DC l3-ll&- JAS MrDEHNOTT, Secretary.