New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-18
CITY ITEMS.


Orr FIRENES N BOsToS.-Oceanus Engine Com
pany No. H. Capt. John Widely, numbering l0i men,
including the band-Shetons brass-and accompanied
by their splendid double-deck engine, left New-York
Monday evening for Boston and Charlestown. They
arrived at Worcester Tuesday morning and were re-
ceived by Yankee Engine Company No. ), Capt. Me-
Fsrand After parading through the principal streets
of that CITY they proceeded to the Bay State Hotel
where they breakfasted. Leaving that city they
reached Boston at l2i o'clock, and received at
the Worcester depot by Washington Engine Company
No. ), Capt. George Z. Rogers of Charestown, num-
bering IS men, and accompanied by Flags comet
band and paraGed through the principal streets
They partook of a collation. at Mr.. Paus, in Cam
bridge street and also at Horace Tats Bratle street.
Shortly after their arrival in Charleston they es-
corted to the amory of the Artillery Company where
Mr. L. n. Seayer had spread a collation. of which
both companies partook. Leaving this place, they
visited the Common Council Chamber where they
were welcomed by his Honor Mayor Sawyer and the
Board Of Aldermen.
Capt. Rogers of Washington Engine Company No.
) introduced No. lis company to the City Council,
and said this was the first company that had ever
been introduced TO the City Council. They had come
knowing that they would be well received.
Mayor Sawyer, in responding, spoke of No IS com
pany in the highest terms, and then greeted the New
York fremen as brothers. who had visited us Tor the
purpose Of assisting in celebrating the anniversary OF
the Battle of Bunker Hill. lie said that they came
here as representatives. of set-sacrifcng body Of
men. who risked their lives for those OF others, and
he hoped they would receive the attention they so
well deserved.
Capt. Widely Of the New.York company, in re-
sponse said this public reception from the city su'
thorities of Charestown gave them pleasure, and was
a thing seldom wIneefed. He concluded by thank
ing oil for the interest which had been manifested In
.bolf n. iau of he New lork
then PLAYED Z" Hail 10 the Chief"
Assistant Engineer Decker of New-I0rk, was then
introduced TO the Mayor aud Board of Aldermen, and
smoke in brief and after the Mayor had presented
Capt Williams to the members of the City Council,
the two con panies retired
At the residence of George Simpson r, Bow street,
a flag was presented to the Oceanus Company. The
two companies were drawn up 10 form a circle,
No lis Company inside, No. Is Company outside,
and Miss NJ. s Thomas 10 behalf OF the ladies Of
CharestowD, presented the dag, making pleasing
address:
appear before You this the earnest solicitation
several ladies of hi- city to perform pleasant duty out
,,t feel unwilling to proceed until assure you DO u most
reluctantly youth and iRerpeiienee are but poor gaan
tees for its satisfactory Permsner Ihr3"pf ysn upon upon
sentative of ladies whose husbands whose brothers and
r.e Won gsnemrn With that accustomed guauimity and
beraty which characteristic Of the noble hearted bremen
Of cur land received these ChaTestOwn bremen when
strangers in strange land and BY your enaayots sat cor
trbut,d tn pleasure experienced by them while absent
~
s .cconpaied th. Wanderers M prd that loved ones
we're thus honored that the right hand Of fellowship was so
freely extended TO them and the prayer from he
hearts u not only for their safe return but
Tor your prosperity snd happiness. Feeling desire TO ino"
purchased this Americas flag the nss Of tn" brave about which
| the poet says:
| When Freedom from Der mountain hight,
Uniurled her standard to the air,
She tore the robe OF nlght
| She mingled with it. gorgeous dyes
The milky bsldrick OF tue shes,
And .trip.d its pure celestial white
With streskngs Of the morning hight "
Then Sir to YOU Of the Company under
token of rcpet and from the ladies' Of Charsown
believing fame ill be tarni'hed q any AZ OF
yours aud freely extend 10 You our best wishes Tor a he
blessings Of life "a crown your heroic eIertiops . 1890
just az the lady concluded her remarks, Capt. " u
dey stepped forward and while IN the position o. re-
| cciving the flag, daguerreoype was taKeh' CaP''
| Wdey then replied a. follows: -..--. 49,.
psSps 'AoS ne in behalf Of Ocesnu. Engine Company
No H. to thank You your beautiful Eh It ives me pleasure
tsk T. r homes aud show friends. referring them
a. The same tine e the plat gP.n Of BSss, aR Th. beaa
.ful deg the American Gag good enough io any one Will
'wsy. be eheh.hsd by US GOO Sf You b v 'ou
A, the conclusion of Capt. Wildeys remarks cheers
folowed for the ladies', and the bands played appro
PIRATE airs. ..,-., 49, !
Tie flag is made OF silk, is about feet IN length ana
in width il i supported beautiful stan, RI tne
ton Of which i an eagle aud gold cord and ta''es The
following inscription IS silver plate upon the stan
Pr.,,d bv the Ladies' Of ChaTlestogu Mas 20 OceAnus
Frr.Ie Co No II OF New ok. June H. lS'''
| The New-York Company was then escorted 10 'nei
| quarter. at the National House.
| DTATn ~ COMMODORE SrEyESs.-At special
meeting Of the New-York Yacht Club, June To- 1871
the Secretary having announced the death on the ION
inst. Of John C. Stevens. $50 late Commodore Of the
New.York Yacht Squadron, the following resolutions
| were unanimously adopted: c,.L
R,,olred That ihe members Of the New f9rf iash
vh- uutinf with this Community ID lsn4
citizen 80 rui,hed IN numerous and varied
~ ,u.-I feel more especially called spon 20 d-Pyt
hi. o. in that one TO which lie devoted inc az Ie'
r-.ulfrs after may go II 80. -,
Asocistiou which foserrd ~ rs - -oy
sud under ss a. .pces advanced 20 II, present
| dfiop. - r ~. .,r,.c.ion with
Rored That through the Ions peTl9d Of u: b
u,.. fiy, b.r and Commodore OF the SigSeo ~
and authenticated By advancing 800 - m
tanned o. the interests Of yschtlns ma nPe 81
hi. easy ard wide spresd "a g. IN. manly
vouug who were tins much Attracted S"Hg h, - -
"a s.,,;,b, f,, ir,seour.e with bis frend. 81 obh7
render the memory of John & stevens
Der. Of this Club AID won for nm thei A''iHs
1 o. affection and respect A. yc~k Y.ch
RltoS That az n, representative Of the New IoI.
Club In oniu.in, he expedition Of the yacht Anaes 20 n
.,ps ip Ie5I r.-rvine Of the prize then o1erec u
for the Yachts Of al rstiOns. Con'fooo .,in, m
fu sgsmsut and courteous beaIinA -; - 49,,
upon this As.ocistion il whose ~. %
having bs-u peculiarly endowed VIZ. - ,-s American
| b. desired in . ompsnisn- 8 gentleman AAN ~N
Re.sed Thu. the Gar. Of tie ot i.cht
h,i,,ed half na. Who .nekSr f thirty days NON ne Gaze