Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-25
y ENiNG STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


The MrrROPoLIrANs-The Petersburg cor
respondent of the Richmond Dispatch. in his
letter Of the 22d inst thus chronicles the visit
Of the Washington Metropolitan Hook and
Ladder Company to the former city:
"At III O'Clock all the FIRE bells 10 the lower
part of the city commenced q simultaneous
peal, and many not in the secret thought it
betokened nsthing less than the destruction Of
half the town. All cause for alarm vanished
with the announcement that it was only to
give notice that Metropolitan Hook and Lad
der Company, of Washington, were on their
way to meet their brethren of Petersburg
The cars arrived at IL, bringing the expected
visitors, who were met at the depot by depu-
tations Of the various companies corp,.sing
the Petersburg Fire Department, who had
hastily donned their harness for that pur-
pose. They were welcomed to the hospitaIi-
ties Of the town by VIM. h. Lemoine, Esq :,
President Of the Old Street FIRE company.
After this the visitors were conducted through
the various streets, till they were halted at
the Old Street engine house. The gallant FIRE
boys were preceded by Esputs's Band, which
enlivened the whole wsy with the melody
they knew so well how to produce. Here an
hour was consumed in refreshing the inner
man, and they were then again called to
gether, and marched to the Fair grounds At
this point the visitors were met and welcomed
by Capt Jos. V. Scott, Secretary Of the SOci-
ETY., and Chief Engineer of the Petersburg
Fire Department.
1.-The Chief Marshal of the Fair. Jno. G..
Turpin, ESQ then did the honors by escort
ing the visitors and the entertainers through
the grounds, showing them every object Of iu-
terest and the elephant generally. At A o'clock
the visitors were conducted to the Boiling
brook Hotel, where q most sumptuous banquet
had been prepared. Wit and wine flowed as
the presence Of genial friends and lot of
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entertainment was prolonged till near time for
taking the cars for Richmond At few mo-
ments past the Petersburg boys reluctantly
babe their guests good bye as the shrilI whis-
tie of the locomotive signalled the parting
moment"
The Richmond Dispatch of yesterday says:
On their return from Petersburg, w edncs
day night the Metropolitans were met at the
depot by Fire Companies and 8, and escort
ed TO Lafayette Hall, where a sumptuous ban
quet awaited them. They were here appro
pristely received by Commander Goode, of
No. D, and cordially invited to partake Of the
feast prepared for them by their brother fire.
men. President Martin, of the Washington
Company, replied in one of his neat speeches,
and then commenced in earnest an attack
upon the formidable array of good things,
which rapidly melted away under a vigorous
onset. The customary fow Of sentiment fol-
lowed, and the company separated at sea-
sOnable hour
Yesterday, most of the visitors passed the
time In visiting the various points Of inter. 5:
IN our city, some seeking that repose which
was necessary after a succession Of exciting
events At night, they were met at their auar
tiers, the Broad street Hotel by No 6 Fire
Company, under Commander Rogers, and es
cOr;ed to the Ballard House, where, at y
o'clock they partook Of luxurious supper
Alter spending several hours in social fss-
tlvlty, the visitors were taken In charge by
Companies 2, 4 and z, and conducted to the
armOry Of the Young Guard. Here they re-
NAMED, enjoying the merry dance. until the
approach of day, at whose sight all the stars
hide their diminished heads. The assemblaye
was brilliant and gay, and we have reason to
believe that every one enjoyed the occasion
to the utmost.
Previous to going to the Ballard House,
the fremen visited the exhibition room of the
Mechanics Institute, by invitation As they
passed down Main street, attended by Espu-
ta's Band. Of Washington, and the ArmOry
Band, of Richmond, they made fine appear
ance half hour was spent very pleasantly,
examining the many beautiful articles Of the
Institute.
The Metropolitan Company leave for
Washington this morning"
The Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Gem.
pany arrived about 3 y LII. yesterday. on their
return from Richmond They express them
selves highly pleased with the trip, and es
peeia!ly with the hospitabls reception they
met among the frsmen Of the '.Old Dominion -
GoDEY's LADYs Book and Graham Maya
Zine for November -Shillington has sent us
the above magazines, they are capital num-
hers and contain all the latest styles Of winter
fashions.
The OLD FIRE YBf BURNING Grand Mass
Meeting and Barbecue There was a regu-
lar old-fash'Dn ed Jscksonian meeting at
Democrats Hesdquarters'' last night, called
Tor the purpose OF perfecting the arrange
ments, on the part Of the Democracy of the
District and vicinity, for attending the grand
mass Meeting and barbecue to be held at
Laurel Factory, Maryland, on Thursday next,
the 3Oth instant. The finest spirit prevailed,
and the true Democratic FIRE blazed out as Of
yOre. special train Of cars, to accommo-
date one thousand persons, has been char
tered Tor the occasion, and will leave the
Depot At 50 o clock on the morning of the
oOth. returning about o'clock in the evening
Withers celebrated celebrated Brass Band
has been engaged, and renowned baby
waker' will accompany the party, to mingle
ats numbering voice with the exultant shouts
Of the Democracy! The gu nterrifed' will
assemble at Democratic Headquarters at 4.
O'Clock on the morning Of Thursday, and pro-
ceed, with music and banners to the Railroad
Depot, under the marshslship of Capt NJ +
Blight, who will be aided by seven as 3istaut
msrshais, representing the several wards
Every arrangement has been made to insure
one Of the most imposing demonstrations ever
made on the hOnOred soil Of Old Maryland
and as the members Of the ackson Democratic
Association have entered into the matter with
proper zeal, 10 such word as fail or '.fzzle'
can be written down about it Ef-GovernOrs
Pratt and Lowe, and other distinguished speak
a IL a.
Laurel R1und trip tickets have been issued
at seventy-fye cents, and can be procured ~
Democratic headquarters, which will be open
every night during the whole of the ensuing
and par. of the following week, thus keepin x
up perpetual session of tho Association uutIl
their victorious banners are hung upon the
outer walls" on the 9Th Of November next
During the meeting las. evening, able and
animsted speeches were made by Messrs A.
4 Cunningham, j. u. Berrett, Daniel Rat