The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-09
The Fire Department. +.

| FERMENTATION OF PLATE TO zOPuAR MILLs-.
SPEECHES, ETC, ETC.
special meeting of the representatives Of the Fir.
Department g. this city, held last evenns at Fire
mems Hail. Mercer street. to hear the report the joint
committee Of the representatives and trustees relative
| TO the Mills testimonial.
Mr. GRAHAM, Chairman Of the COMMITTEES, made thu
report, which was accepted, snd a committee was ap
pointed who introduced Mr. Zophar Mills He was re
ceivsd with hearty applause
Mr.. A. P. TEMP then addressed VI. Mills as folio Va
sir7hs joint committee (whose report has just been
reed) and the representatives of the different Ere
psnes have assembled hero this evening to consumate
the pleasing duty assigned nem aud to ask your ac,ep
of this service Of plate they have had prepared
you. The distinction which les been conferred upon me-
in being teeeed to present to you this deses
during tribute of esteem from the fremen Of this city
has teen unexpected It was unsought sor by me-
petent for this occasion than ysek that question my
ability and feel embarrassed Ia the performances OF
honor A. Vel o. privilege to NEE. NTH SO mauy oi nv
old friends and associates this interesting occasion
here In this hall so familiar 20 me, to unite In expresa
ing to you sir the high estimation in which your ori.
pent services have always been regarded by the fire de-
rar,ment Of this city. From your ,st entrances as
member, and during your long continuance among
foreman of company, representative. asistan epgi
neer trustee, ard president OF the department, you
and welfare and IN the promotion OF the objects
tempated by the establishment OF our charitable fund.
Placed at times in difficult and dangerous posi-.
tions Of Judgment, skin, and courage, fully equal
TO the occasion and the circumstances BY which you
rsctersea by krd and considerate regard for the
rights of Others with whom you have been associated
a. to excite our admiration and re'pec indeed
during your eventf city has been visited
seversl terrific copfagrations, in which tho metropolis
Itself doomsd to oestruction but amid all these
"When aheok the tiuid
And stood stin the brave,v
for msmen. but truspg to The we'll directed effort, Of
the free and Independent drcmen Of this city, you
the destroyer confined to narro and still more
again reposirg in Conscious peace and seourty You
must pardon me, sir, for the allusian about TO
s stipr 40 much credit upon Won tha. cannot for
bear mentioning it, and that U.s. that shout your
tlre connection with us, embracing peri:d OF more
than twenty years: although exposed to the suddsn
charges Of variable climate subjected 70 all kinds Of
exposure in winter and summer in cod sleet and
vet seAiher time and time again drenched to the skim
you have been known to partake indulge Ia
spurious liquors Of any description and hero you stand
smSDs a.%se hssss ard str Strength iV'S snlmu.rsa s
which God grant may continue SO, long years to
come; In addition to Your services As a fireman,
cbarabls fund which you discharged with your accus.
toned zeal ana fidelity displaying to the sick fireman.
their personal comfort ppness which has sndesred
you 10 them all The fremen Of New York. not unmiod
ul OF the dsneers you have passed, fully appecatiug
your many excellent traits Of character the long period
you have been associated with them the varied and i'm
potant services you have performed aud the benefits
CONFERRED by council and advice aad rsgreng the
separation which has deprived them OF your aid, have
sen this method Of tesyng their sucsre regard for
your haracter az msn and member Of that depart
mept, with which ysu rave been 80 long and hororably
assoca.ed Ny inperfeet language conveys but An
Inadequate expression OF ths estimation Ia which the
of zophar NILS "a held by the hrs department OF
ths city. May you long i've sir, 10 enjoy tho respsct
ard confidence Of tsis community and the noble and ex
ceent examples you have presented with in your
person. OF coed man, good ctzsn, and good Are
pen pel all who enter the ranks to initiate good
deeds and IL rpre them with stu nober aspirations, in
saving life and property and In sustaining the reputa
tion the ere department Of this city has always
of brg the effective and most benevolent Of
in the country
The delivery Of This speech frequently Interrupted
by The wafmest applause.
Mr. Mus then and said - Sir; thank you for the
very naterirg manner in which ycu have bsan pleased
speak Of my connection with tho fire department OF
this city Your having held high snd responsible Offices
in the department for many years, enables you to speak