The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-14
Magnificent Display Of Engines, HOw Carts
and Hook and Ladder Carriages.
TEN THOUSAND RED SHIRTS IN LINE,
Detroit, Buffalo, Boston, Philadelphia, Brook.
iyn, Chariestown, Easton, and Other
Cities Represented,

sired. For weeks preceding the day fixed for the cello
bration the hremen engaged in making preparations
Tor It, and the services OF their fair friends were enlisted
and cheeruy rendered Tor the decoration Of tho engines
hoe carriages and even the heavy numbering and
lac der trucks Some OF the machines were almost cover
cd with wreatas, flags, sireamers and bouquets while
others were surmounted by Juvenile fremen four sad
i've years old-exempt members Of the Department.
The arrival OF the various Hre companies from Phla
delphia Detroit Buffalo, Boston, Easton ChaSssowa and
other cities impaired stn greater interest occa-
son We have reported the movements Of these-com-
panes land their friends have already been Informed
through the columns OF the HxRALp OF the hosri able
manner In which they entertained By
their brother 8remea Of New York II Is In this var
that The fraterna feelings Of this gallant body mer are
exhibited towards each other and every occasion which
brings them eiher but serves to bind them closer n
the honda OF frienshIp
Early yesterday morning the whole Fire Department.
from the Chief to the humbles member awake aud
making ready for the festivities Of the day. the great
city itself was aroused by the strains Of martial music
II was, In fact general holiday in which classes OF
our people participated The national flag was displayed
from the City Hall, and from all the public buildings in
honor Of the OCCASION and miniature rcpresenaions Of
were rspendee from the windows Of prvsse and
over the streets through which the PROCESSION was 10
pass Those wEo were 30 fortunate to occupy
place from which they might the great spectacle
and was greet spectacle-such ooy this great
sept, Between sish. .na ten thousand S'DS S.lisS,
fellows forming IN army, whose motto Ia to save not TO
regards them as the saviorus not tie des.royers
OF life and property, Is sight which could be
in the World Be,Ss sscS msn 0s 'rs Ssr III s
heroes Of the MalakoH Talk too OF physical strength
ser sns ias sSs dap. the race on s, continent
transcendental ph;iosopher Ralph Wslio Emerson wit
ness parade Of c Fire Depart before no goes lee
,hyar krfor syrT
the American man ~ compared with the European Could
he. and they who heard him. but have seen the free
elastic. ndependeat step OF our dremen yesterday,
they marched before the eyes assembled city that
regards them with just prds the fosr Of her CHI
jects for his lectures. 5
The number who Witnessed the procession is es,lmssed
about half the city was crowded along tho sidewalks
Of the streets throUgn which was to pass and every
window was througed With spectators. TAe very house
tops were occupied, and lamo posts wero gladly seized
upon as last resoa. The City Hall WINS monepoIzed
pearance at the Park gate, and the ab~y OF the police
taxed TO the utmos TO keep the crowd assembled
In front Of the badng within bounds which means out
side Of the chain. The multitude, numbering at least or
thousand amused themselves In various innocent
ways-getng up little scenes OF eRcassment wi tn tae
commendabe intention Of keeping the police widsawake
and circulating harmless reports abont the arrival OF the
ooS and the latter so as S
allow their Official sternness to relax they continued
ihe best ei tsrms with each osa and no arrests were
make ts appearance at O'Clock In the Park and some
sangune individuals predicted tat they would pass 10
review before the May at twelve, but half past
three be.ese the first company arrived. II about
halfpast twelve before got 10 order, whom form
ed four abreast and counter marched Monroe street.
through Gouverneur down Aadson, through Market up
Henry, through Gouverneur TO East broadway, thence
Bowery and Third avenue 70 Twenty third street through
Twery third street 10 the Eighth avenue, down Eighth
avenue and through Blocker street 70 Broadway, and
On the front Of q house In Broadway, Broome
street, was the following inscription
The New York Fire Department Edwin Forrest,
stwo OF the few names that were not born to de
While this brief but expressive compliment 20 the
physique Of the department was displayed over me On
trance to Niblo's Garden
Tue bone and muscle OF the country.
Some idea may be formed Of the length o the process
passing point Al half past three the Mayor accom-
panied by the members OF the Common Council appeared
the review Vas over He was greeted with enthusiastic
cheers by several OF The companies AT tho head Of me
the principal officials Of that city.
Tue folio wing the order Ia which the procession
L passed in review before the Mayor
FIRST DIVISION.
Al the head Of this division detachment Of police,
marching twelve abreut. Then the companies OF
| the arsi division, in the following order
| Assistant Engineers
Narshals Of Fire, Division,
| John Baulch and John Decker.
Cataract Engine Company, NO. 4, Bston. John Deme-
| rel foreman; 40 men. banner inscribed with the
Of this Company borne At s head and the
sns named Hamilton, OF the nnest In the pro
ocsson Bonds bard marched at the head Of this con-
| psny:
foreman; number Of men, 40. The engine OF this CON
pany OF the piano form, and without ornament,
Except neatly constructed model Of an Indian
II TQvl 4 II T. BlOOmer.
| number Of men, Is, This Company was preceded by
romps band. Of Buffalo, and The engine "" galy deco
1 rated with flags, streamers and dowera
Humane Hose COMPANY No. 20, Of Easton, Pa, George
FlRisy, foreman. The carriage Of this company was
he o. the nntst In the procession and cost over sSovo
Ths faelogs were massive ver The members Of the
company, numbering 30, dressed In the style Of
Philadelphia nrcmen psnt leather hats, patent leather
Washington Engine Company Of CharIss,owu, Mass,
80 men presented fine appearance, and were remarked
Putnam Ia sne COMPANY, NO. 2. OF Jamscs. Z. T., so
| men tnsinc handsomely decorated with hags and
Rlppowa Engine, No. l, Of Stamford Connecticut, 10
| renzo Mecker, foreman number Of men, 3d. Aocomps
MED by the Stamford band rhe engine was decorated
with flowers, and was surmounted by boz about nine
| years oid, dressed in are mems costume.
/ Hobokcn Engine, No I. Of Hoboken, G. Chamberlin
foreman; 90 men Tassefully od with wreaihes and
putt colored ribbons
Il Washington Engine, No. l. OF Port Richmond, 9. l., y
Pollock, foreman; ~ men, dressed In blue shirts En-
ginc handsomely decorated with wresshs Of howers'
American Engine, No 8, OF Williamsburg. g. Iyerson.
| foreman Al men. Engine neatly decorated. :.
Americus engine No 8 Ns.srs , SIss ps.soni 20
lady Washington Engine, No. l. Of uorrisanis, Alex.
| Kembe, foreman - men. Engine decorated With How
i ers.
Pacific Engine No g. Of Williamsburg 8. Meade, fore
| msn-T0 men. Engine decorated with fowers.
| Continental Bucket Company, OF Williamsburg, James
\ Ekins foreman 40 men. This company had . neatly
constructed cart which some forty or hfty hrs
buckets each OF which had painting representing ".
| arms Of one Of the States OF the Union
l Clinton Hook and ladder, No. l. Of Mount yer'lou
| Drake Y. Todd, foreman--3f men. No expense wa
spared D the decorations Of the truck OF this commay
Atlantic Engine, No. 1a, Of Brooklyn, q. A. Tlompsor
| soremsn-Ta men. The decorations on tbs ma ,hn
| wers got NJ In the moet artistic style. There urv
| Qosers and wreaihs u the greatest profasyon.