The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-20

- partnent gratefully acknowledges the receipt OF
three hundred dollars donation from Vim. -. Astor,
ment JOHN s. Git Is, Trsssurrr'
New Rork. Dec. 10. 1854
N HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE REPRESENTATIVE
i of the New Yorh Fire Department was held at stuy
O'Clock Present. Charles HcDougaI President John J.
Iipdale, vice-p esdent william D. Wade Secretary:
John s Giles Treasurer; David Theall, Collectors and
After the roll had been called the President read
communication from the Chief Engineer, transmitting
suspendng Engine Company No for the space OF three
months and stated that, Is the question was y new
one whether the Of suspended comma
ny were entitled to seats In that body action
necessarily be taken thereon.
The question debated at considerable length by
Messrs Mansfield, Of Engine Co No. @; Crary, OF Hose
Co. No. %; kennard Of Hook and ladder Co No. o.
NIT Of Hose Co No. 80; Miken, Of Hose Co. No. 49,
der Co. No. H. and the debate finally Terminated by
the adoption OF the following resolution offered by Mr.
Barnitt Of Hose Co. No SO, viz
Resolved That the represe tatves of Engine Co. No
be entitled to seats in this body with all the privileges
Of members.
The same being adopted on a dvision--e6 members
voting In the affirmative and 81 in the negative
The minutes OF the previous meeting read and,
on motion approved.
The President stated that the election Of officers for
the ensuing year. and other necessary business would
probably deain the meeting until late hour and there
there was q number) should be dispensed with until
next meeting
II. u. II.
which carried.
The following resolution vas then offered by Mr. VIM
Crary Of Hose Co. No "a, and unanimously adopted
Resolved That when we adjourn, VIC adjourn to meet
on Tuesday evening January to hear the reports Of
committees and settle up unfinished bu sness.
The President then read communication, addressed
to the representatives by Mr. Charles Parks, Of Hose
Company No u.s. complaining Of not receiving the assist
apce from the trustees to which he claimed to be en-
titled On notion the communication was receiy ed and
ordered file, and committee Of three was appointed
of the following named gentlemen viz: Messrs Henry
Evers. OF Hose Company No %; Henry B. venn, Of En-
CINE Company No a. and F. A. Ridabock, OF Hook and
The annexed annual reports Of the trustees and tres
snrer were then read by the vice president, accepted
FIHE DEPARTMENT Yuxp-rRusrYxs' REnoRr FOR fe54
The period has again arrived when 1t the duty
OF the Trustees Of the Fire Department to communicate
to the Representatives statement of the condition Of
it's finances and t. furnish them with brief history OF
the TRANSACTIONS OF the Board for the year which has
disastrous years record and amid ca aities 40 gene
raj and tnisfortunes wide spread, the members of
this Department have not escaped being less at
fected by the distressing events which have
touched and sadeenea the public heart Fire and pesti
lencs have indeed made sad havoc among numbers
and scarcely had we wiped away the tears shed the
early graves Of those who persisted at tho confederation
In broadway before called upon lam, MT tho
lcss and the last tribute Of respect to those OF our
associates who struck down BY the terrible ne I'll
lence that lowered city during the pas suucr
To these distressing circumstances the difficulty Of
prices of the accessories of e to be attributed the
large Increase in expenditures for the present over
the corresponding period Of the asr y.ar--aountinr
this year, to the Of eighteen thousand nine hun.
drcd and eighty three dollars aud sixty-one cents
treasurer had remaining in his hands last year ba
Ance ~ $3.50 -, since which lime he has recei ved
from various sources the Of $S4 Ola a. which in
the aggregate, nts to s34 so4 s when there
have been expended for widow pensions relief to sick
and disabled hrcmen &c., the Of SIS, 1858 a. in
vested $4,000, re-nvested s., 000leaving balance in
the Butchers and Drovers Bank TO the credit Of the
of Thn
fund, nciuding Trust Funds special Trust Funds
now amounts to $93160, invested follows 500 800
bond and mortgage, and $3.50 IN Manhattan Bank
stock.
The School Committee are fully impressed with the
delicacy and responsibility Of their position and have
exercised great in the distribution of shoes among
the children OF iremen attending the public schools
There are now upwards oil thousand Of these chill
dren in daily attendance at public schools many Of
whom evince decided talent, and will doubt become
not only ornaments Of this community, but q credit to
our institution, which throws around them the mantle
Of its protection. The great increase in the population
Of the city, and the extension Of its limits have occa
stoned corresponding increase in the numerical orco Of
the department.; this, In connection with the casualties
already referred to- has thrown upon it's enevocnce
many INDECENT fremen, widows and orphan children
who cla ia AID and awaken sympathy Applies
tons for have this year FROM quarters en-
tirey unexpected and unlocked for the RECIPIENTS for
bearing 10 ask for assistance until compelled by
cessity to 30 And 1t Is qualification be able to
state that the Of the Department have been suf
Gent to meet all the demands made upon IT, without
turning aside the distressed and needy applicant.
The disbursement account for funeral expenses has
been unusually large but the dead fireman has been in
tered with due respect and solemnty and his widow
and orphan children have been carefully provided fcr
The widows the pension list number about three
hundred, who in the regular receipt Of PENSIONS
which are paid quarterly, besides being supplied with
shoes and coal and such additional aid their necess
stiles require There many widows Who al
though not regular pensioners receive occasionally Pc
cunary assistance. For the year Just completed the
trustees have distributed fourteen hundred and thirty
six pairs of shoes and two hundred and tone Of coal
among those entitled 10 relief.
The trustees take occasion again xpress THAR
grateful wedgmcnts for the receipt Of donations
from many benevoicntly disposed indivduals--To VIM
b. Aston, Fsq for another very liberal donation: to
james Gordon Bennett, Esq; too. 10 Roy a Co and
Joseph Miller, Ed, besides other friends, and aso
all Of which bavc been already publicly aud appropr
atey acknowledged by the Treasurer, and which VIII be
an attentive and epre,pi rsrnas ~ ssfS, 20
The department IL hi~o under obligations to Mons.
julien and Master Paul Julien, for splendid concerts
from each Of which handsome realized and
duly Iad 10 the Treasurer The bequest Of one
thousand dollars. hequeated to the Department by the
, s,s % Liar IL .ss ws gsS paid b the
81 our permanent fund the receipt Of donations IL
also Acknowledged from the Iroprietors Of the Herald
suD Evening Post. Mirror and Express
The Pre- Department OF this city 10 powerful orean
in the preservation Of life and property
and second 70 kindred institution In the counry and
while H. officers willing TO make any sacrifice pre-
serve its reputation for usefulness and good order they
have right 70 expect The active operation and sup
ces.fu accomplishment OF objects at just and
desirable!
Among the most important and interesting events In
the history Of the Department IL the erection of new
fIrem.ns Hall, nearly completed the stone
OF which laid with appropriate and imposing
monies in the presence Of the officers Of the city gov
eminent the officers and members OF the Fire Depart
ment, and large Of felow-citizens who
participated in the ceremonies OF the day the partcu
lars OF which you are already familiar With. The
mournful lessons Of the past year. filed with many
sad and eorruwfu events to those connected with this
Eepartmcntthe less Of life ut fres and the snddsn be-
reavsments by cholera, leaving vacant place In many
family cireesbould serve 10 nlay al sectional anil
moes and perstn nal feelings In companies, and inspire
them with generous and fratcrnal emulation In rem
dern2 this Department model Institution in point OF
morality, harmony and eGciencycommanding, ny It's
very excellence the admiration and the respect Of the
entire community.
The several suits at law against the Insurance Agents