The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-28


| c. L. Brown of Hose Co No. 10.
II. Engle, of Hydrant Co No. 2
! N. Mooney, of Hose Co. No. g.
G. C. Brown, of Engine Co. No. 40.
W. l. Farnham of Hook and Ladder Co No L.
! c. II Cornell, Of Hose Co. No. s.
c. Miller, of Engine Co. No. 81.
J. Keyser, of Hose Co. No. 81.
J. Waterby of Engine Co. No 2.
motion was adopted to the effect that committee
of three be appointed from the Board of Foremen to con-
Ter with the committee from the Common Council to
make the necessary arrangements for the funeral.
The committee OF ten appointed to draw up resolutions
here entered the room, and presented the following
Whereas the New York Fire Department by the late
disastrous &c in Broadway on the 25th instant do
mourn the fearful loss of life among its members hith.
ero unprecedented in the annals of the Recruitment.
ana whereas In view of sad calamity called
upon to make some expression feelings and SYM
pathy in their affction with the friends of the de-
ceased-therefore,
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the af-
hiced families and friends of deceased comp panons
IN their sudden and irreparable loss and we humbly
trust that they will endeavor find consolation in their
bereavem in the thought that it is our duty to pa
tienly submit to the win of all wise Providence.
Resolved That in respect to the OF deceased
the Fire department viii attend the April 30
at one o'clock and that further mark of respect we
wi wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days
Resolved That copy of the above be sent to the
families OF The deceased, and published in the daily
papers.
A motion of Mr.. BEIcHH of Hydrant Company No .
adopted, inviting the trustees of the Fire Depart
ment exempt fremen President officers represen-
tatyes Of the department. to attend the funeral and that
the Board Of Aldermen and Councimen be also invited
MEMBER stated that the funeral of John b. O'Donne
would take place to-day, (Friday,) at O'Clock and
tended Invitation to the whole department attend it,
TIMOTHY L. WEST presented the following resolutions
which he accompanied with remarks on the
conduct of Mr.. Jennings =
Whereas, the destructive fire at No 231 Broadway on
the evening OF the 25h inst attended wtA of
life unparalleled in the annals Of our Fire Department;
and whereas such calamity is calculated to fill
the mind of every being acuated by the sensi
btes OF human nature with feelings of the deepest
horror and anguish; and whereas event like this is
one which should not be passed in light manner
but tile causes which led TO should receive the severest
scrutiny and investigation; and whereas the occupants
OF the building which has caused this calamity, William
TJennngs Co., have neither given any explanation
statement Of their opinion to the of the
1 fire. nor manifested eveu by words any expression
Of sympathy for the deceased their
Resolved, That it is due to the of deceased
should be me into the origin Of the fire at os1 Broad
way the construction of the building and the causes
which led to the melancholy event have met here this
night to deplore
Resolved, That committee be appointed to consist of
from the Engineers from the Engine Hose Hook
Sidney A. Stuart Esq., Police Justice institute most
thorough searching and minute investigation into the
origin OF the fire and the of the sudden fall of the
building and that for that purpose he compel the alton
dance the owner occupants and every employed
about the premises and such others may be neces
sary.
Resolved, That William T. Jennings & Co owe it to
themselves to the Fire Department and to the public in
view Of the awful destruction of life their premises
to have at once made public all the facts within their
knowledge in reference to this fire. and that their neglect
to do nanes apparent disregard their part Of
the common feelings Of humanity and cannot but create
in the mind of the public and the remen Impressions of
the most unfavorabe nature.
These resolutions adopted, but they after
wards motion, reccnsidered, and Mr.. West per
mitted by the meeting TO Withdraw them. Another
ticn, in favor of adding Mr. West to the committee Of
ten, was also adopted.
A vote of thanks passed to the Common Council
for their prompt and energetic action in the of the
| fire; after which the meeting adjourned
The arrangements for the funeral ceremonies will be
made by the Board of Engineers and committee of four
| from the Board of Foremen
THE FUNERAL OF J. B. O'DONNELL.
At O'Clock this afternoon the funeral Of John B.
ODonne will take place from the residence of his father
No Al Oliver street. The members of Engine No. 43,
and the friends and acquaintance of the family in
| yted to attend the ceremony