Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-09-19

certain bridges across the canal, were taken
up and passed.
The joint resolution from the Board of AL
dermen for the removal of the wreck of a YES.
sci from the channel of the Eastern Branch Of
the Potomac; also a bill for a water drop on
the south side of L street south, were several.
ly passed. ~
Mr. Ruff moved bill to pay Rolley Presley
q balance due for removing thistles from the
Sixth Ward. Passed
mr.. barr moved q bill for gravel foot
walk in the Second Ward. Passed.
Mr.. Plant moved q bill to construct two cul
veIts in the Second Ward Passed.
On motion of Mr.. Barr, the bill abolishinp
the once CT commissioner for the eastern sec.
uoh OF the canal, was taken up; and pending
mosion OF Mr. Hamburger to amend by provid
Ing 1or one principal commissioner, ct salary
Of So00 and an assistant at $4OO, the Board,
on motion of Mr.. Busey, adjourned
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIoN-The Colum-
bia Fire Company celebrated yesterday after
noon their forty eighth anniversary in an
interesting manner. The members met at the
engine house, and formed for a procession
accompanied by Prosperi's full Band, with
Mr. 2. M Dubant as marshal. Previous to
leaving the hill, they countermarched past the
dwelling of Mrs. II. Pendleton, who came
forward and presented the Company with an
unusually beautiful boauet, which Mr. Jas
A. TAFT, President, received on the part of his
fellow members, with many thanks The line
was then formed, and with their finely pol
ished engine decorated with flowers marched
through the principal streets, receiving the
respects of the other fire companies by ring
ing of bells as they passed by, the Northern
Liberties presenting them with handsome
boquet Of flowers. They made a very hand
some and attractive appearance, returning to
Capitol Hill before night.
THE SUPPER.
In the evening, they partook of a supper at
the Empire House, served by Mr. Hefebower.
tho worthy proprietor, in his best STYLE with
Mr.. Joseph McGuckian and others assisting
There were two long tables with end connec.
tions, forming square, filed with oysters.
chickens, turkies, broiled and roast meats,
DC, with ice cream and pound cake for des-
sert. The cloth removed, champagne was in
troduced, and the feast Of good eating being
over, that of the flow of soul CONNIE nee d.
President TAFT gave as the first sentiment
Mrs. E. Il. Pendleton The Star of the East,
which presides over the destinies of the Co.
lumbia Fire Company
This was received with all the honors, and
three cheers with s'tiger''
an eloquent speech, concluding with COM
pliment to Captain TAFT, which brought that
gentleman to his feet Capt. T. toasted the
Press, the response devolving on the writer,
who said some thing that pleased the " bows y
and gave tho New York fremen," DO. Mr..
james Brown, the vice president, was then
complimented, who responded briefly, and then
tho following was read and received with
hearty cheers, it being well understood who
sent the beautiful compliment:
Respectfully dedicated to tho Columbia
Fire Company, by lady: -
Oh, Drawer, better far, than knighy deed. of old
The ehivalry Of labor battling day and night
That seeks no richer guerion in this age of gold
Than the consciousness of duty done Alright"
Letters were then read from Mayor Towers
and Commissioner B. B. French, the former
concluding with the following sentiment:
By Hon. John T. Towers: The Columbia
Fire Company-In promptness, efficiency, and
rsspectability, second to mono in the fire do
partment.
By B. B. French, Esq: water-Let Con.
gress give US plenty Of scater and We will in
sure them against fire.
These toasts were warmly received
Marshal Dubant gave: " Thomas Marsh. tho
Oldest drenan in the company" to which tho
veteran replied, and gave "Wm. THOMPSON.
the next Oldest who va. not present.
President TAFT gave the following, which
was loudly cheered
The Fire Department of Washington
Fixed and firmly may they stand,
Llnkee together hand in hand;
Pledged to support one sacred cause
To quell the flames, protect the laws
ana "hen LIES last lamp they've made
Iheir deeds will shine thro' Deaths dark shade
The Mayor of Washington and B. B. French.
Esq wore remembered in appropriate toasts
Prot Prospect, Mr.. Jas. McDermott, the Sec
rotary; the chairman of the committee Mr..
Wm. Boron, and the members Messrs. Thos
DWyer and James Coleman Mr. Davidson a
New York fireman present; DR. Buse,. VINO
entered late; p. N. Dubant, and others, were
oomphmented, and made suitable replies
Excellent sentimental and comic songs were
sung by Messrs Dubsnt and Greenup Mr..
George Dunham recited Moses Trip to Eu-
rope, IN true b'hoy style. The memory of
john L. Frost and other deceased members
was drank, and the absent members we're
kinaly remembered. The Weccacos Company,
of Philadelphia; Columbia, No. Ia. of New
York; the Atlantic, of Brooklyn; the Pioneer
Hook and Ladder Company, of Baltimore, and
other companies, were toasted and 4" tigered "
MI Boron gave touching sentiment to the
children of Randall's Island Other interest
ing toasts and proceedings took place, which
1t IS impossible for US to insert, the supper
CLOSING py the PRESIDENT giving " Our worthy
host" &C., TO which that gentleman responded
by compliment to the company, and the affair
WAS overall having enjoyed themselves in a
truly happy manner.
EMPIRE CLUB-FLAG PRESERVATION This
spirited club OF young men paraded through
our principal streets yesterday afternoon, to
the music OF the " ear piercing fife and spirit.
stirring drum presenting fine appearance
In their neat uniform of black pants and frock
coat, white vest and cloth cap, the club being
under the command of their marshal, Mr.. Geo
Bell. P.-Rious to the parade, they were pre-
sented with splendid American flag by Miss
Ann Maria Mann, with the following pertinent
little speech:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the EN-
pire Club: Permit me to present to you the
American Flag-the Stars and Stripes-and
to ask your acceptance of it as the most ap-
propriate gift that can BE- bestowed ON an
American. have an abiding confidence,
gentlemen, that should an emergency REQUIRE.
il will be in hands that will unfurl and main
tain it against the enemies of our beloved
country-for there is not an American heart
but what feels a thrill of pleasure in behold
ing it, and sends up to Heaven fervent pray
er that the
"Star Spangled Banner. o J long may it wave
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