The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-22

;ecs. have olssn been surprised that among the
many tbousanos that-ase annually beqpaathsd- to
cbaisble AID religious asions, osy two legar
cies bsve been given In aid q this fnsd which, in
my judgment. Ia as deserving OF popular favor as
provided for. Could our rdcs asen bas fealize, as
they sboDld tie sacred character Of this trust. and
the careful and faithful manner in which 1t ia guard
ed and distributed, Il cannot Doubt but that their
hearts would be enlarged 10 contribute to 80 desery
TIE corner one a. Ais bdiidng IS an Interesting era
in Che history VI the dep 81 sment aud Tam glad to
be irforme tnat accommodations are now to he pro.
vidtd ads9uase to the wants OF those to whose SER
vices it is hereafter to be dedieaed yet as
sociaijops which force ttemselves upon toe mind
uppn gu h an occasion, mingled W. tn emotions OF
pleasure ard pain; for sbeu We look back upon the
cid Firemen's Hall In Fulton street, and that
and call to our recollection tae countenances Of
those whom we have, 30 often met wl:ain
their walls, sSd taken sect counsel together,
it seems like parting with an old friend, and we can
but drop tear owe the knowledge Of the fact that
while 10 our daily walks we meet many of thDse
vino, with us, occupieo the former, yet how many
have long since paid the last great debt to nature
While Others a,e scattered Lbe world far distant
from the fsmhar scenes Of their early life, aud per-
hape forgetnl of those who were once their associ
ates and friends. In those days party politics dis
tuibd not the deliberations Of the re representatives.,
Icr entered into the c0nsie Grafton of their con la
sioDs; but with one heart and one mind connected
the e neral interest with the public good and CO.
mepted together the ties OF mutual responsibilities,
determined 10 be foremost ia the discharge of their
respe Give duties. Let but s1ch feelings rs these
continue to animate your exerions, and we shall no
longer be panied with the reports which too often
paltment, Of the bitter hostilities which so fre
quently PIT vail between the members OF different
companies; then the reputation of this association
would resume its former pr0ud pre- eminence, and
the badge Of man Dc sure and ana
spect Of all classes of the community. Tben
the spirits Of our departed ass ,ciates, II per
mitted to mipgle in the things of life, and to watch
over the prosperity of Institution which, in the
day Of their pilgrimage. constituted their ambition
and their ide. With such feelings and desires,
most ardently commend the members Of this depart
Power, without whose sleeplcss eye the Waterman
waketh but in vain, and who, through your instru-
mentality, can alone stay the progress Of dest.nc
ton, and say to tho devourng element, Peace, be
stI'
The orator was frequently interrupted with up.
plause during the delivery of his DISCOURSE and at
the close was saluted with er thusiastic cheers.
Dedworth's celebrated band then performed in
their best style, after which the Chairman came
forward and read the following account Of the arti
ces deposited under the stone, and the description
Of the new building
CONTENTS OF THE BOX PLACED IN THE
CORNER STONE.
l. Names Of the Chief and Assistant Engineers OF
she New York Fire Department from date Of orga-
Esq, Chief Engineer.
2. Brisi sketch Of the organization and past his
tory Of the New York Fire Department, with names
of present OH ers, trustees and representatives,
prepared by VIM. d. Wade, Esq, Secretary.
3. History of the Bard Of Engineers and Fore
men, from period of organization to date with the
names Of those constituting the present Board pre-
pared BY their secretary, James 7; Wenman, ESQ.
dent Of Exempt Firemens Associs tion; in relation
to the early history of the department. from date Of
organization to the year 1916.
s. History Of tho Exempt Firemen's Association,
names Of members and present officers, prepared by
George W. Wheeler, Esq, Recording Secretary;
also copy Of the bylaws Of the association.
G. Sketch Of the history Of the Firemcns Ball
together with the names Of the present officers and
members, prepared by VIM. ID. Wade, ESD, Score.
taIy also copy Of the by laws Of the committee, and
order Of exercises at last ball.
fire waIdens of the New York Fire Department,
Contributed by VIM. d. Wade, Esq, Secretary of the
DEPARTMENT.
$. History Of the present Board of Fire Warlens
from period Of organization to cate, with names oil
officers and members, prepared by John Lynes,
Esq, SECRETARY.
o. Constitution and bylaws of the Mercantile Lib
rary Association of the city OF New York; also the
last annual report of the Board Of Direction con-
tributed by Reynold Budd, Ed, President.
10. Circulars OF the University Of The city Of New
York, contrib uted by Rev. lsaac Ferris.
IL History Of the Charitable Fund OF the New
York Fire Department from cate Of organization
u192) to the present time, prepared by John s.
IL. Constitution and By laws Of the Fire Depart
men. Of the city Of New York, contributed by John
S. Giles, ESQ.
10. Programme Of arrangements and order o.
exercises occasion Of laying the corner stone Of
the FiremcD's Hall, August I'll, 1854.
IA. Constitution of the United States.
Is. Constitution of the State OF New York.
20. Copy OF New York Commercial 1dcsy tiser.
81. Copy Of Providence Or. I) Journal, July %
1854.
". Copies Of all the New York morning newspa
pcrs, and the leading Sunday papers.
80 Holy Bible, contributed BY the American Blbl'
X. Book Of Common Prayer.
% Manual Of the Common Council
&c. City Charter and Kents Notes.
~ Ordinance organizing the Department
2s Dime OF the coinage Of 1900.
80. Copy of proceedings OF Joint committee or
laying the corner stone.
30. List Of companies which contributed Eve dol
lars each as quota of the expenses.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW BUILDING.
The new Fircmen's Hall is to be erected on lot
Nos. 127 and 1s9 Mercer street, which was formeri,
occupied by the old Frcmen's Hall and the Cit
Oil House, the dimensions of which are as follows -
The whole depth Of the building from front t
rear is So feet, and the breadth is Al feet. Th
whole height of the front elevation is So feet from
tie level Of the sidewalk. The building viii b
three stories high above the cellar. The first story
which win be level with the sidewalk, and clever
feet in height, is to be appropriated for the use
New York Hose Company No 5, and lafayette
Hook and Ladder Company No. 6--the former Of
the south side AID the latter on the north side o
the main entrance.
Zach company is to have Ii by 80 feet, which
vii, 10 dlviced in three rooms, the fient room fo
the apparatus, the centre room for their meetings