Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-28
The Death and Burial OF the "Hay Rneh.' -


on Saturday afternoon, to perform the last
sad tribute of respect for the memory Of the
dear defunet. The truck itself was appro-
priately decked with Grape and other in
sigma of mourning, head and foot board
at either end, each having appropriate in
scriptions
The members met at the truck house at en-
early hour, and at four o'clock, preceded by
band of musicians playing solemn music,
the procession started in the following or
! der:
FIRST Youngs Band playing " Hark from
the tombs," and " Pop goes the weasel"
Second. The officers of the company and
ensign wearing Grape and their fire hats re-
versed, denoting the retrogade movement Of
the property holders of Oroville.
Third. The members of the company
hauling the Hay Rack.
Fourth. Four pail bearers making vigor-
Gus lamentations.
Fifth. The mershcen herself, tail first.
Sirth. The orators Of the day aud chief
mourner in baronch, with two wheels y
This latter arrangement was afterward
changed by reason of an unexpected demon
stration on the part of the horses attached
to the barouch. CSaid animals " stalled" "
and refused to perform their duty, in conse-
quence of which accident the " orators" and
"mourner had to get out, as the members
refused to " wait for the wagon.")
The procession moved with great solemnf-
ty through the principal streets to the pla-
"a, and there, in front of the Court House,
the services were performed
The company being brought into line be-
fore the rostrum, the Foreman announced
the dissolution of the once magnificent Hay
Rack, and signifed the intention of the COM
pany to disband.
These remarks were responded to by F.
NJ. Smith, Esq. on the part of the citizens,
who urged the company not to dsband, and
in an eloquent and feeling address, present
ed the Buttes with two beautiful "mer-
sheens," one, steam fire engine, and the
other Smith Tub
(We regret that we are unable to publish
Mr. Smiths remarks in full, but they being
entirely extemporoneous we can but give
their purport)
Mr.. Glvetson being appointed chiefmourn-
er ON the part of the Buttes, responded as
follows:
GENEROUS SIR I'm receiving these mag
nihcient fire annhilatOrs; this steam fire.
engine, and this " Smith machine" my Cis-
terms IF thought are pumped dry and the
cylinders of my gratitude are overhowing.
The memory of their munifcient donors
shall ever grow green as grass in our DO
SONS, and never shall we take the butt"
either with this, (pointiug to the steam en-
gine,) or with this, designating the g Smith
tub without a sense Of gratitude for your
generosity and regard. i now deliver them
into the hands Of the company, hoping an
occasion may never present itself when Ell
ther shall be required, especially this one,
(pointing to the Smith tub') (Anplausc
Mr.. Givetsen's remarks were followed by
speech from Mr. Kleine, at the end of
which he presented the company with an in
verted American flag, d'nped in black. The
following is Mr.. Klcines speech:
DEPARTED 'BUrrEs At the forma-
ton of your company, 1 was informed that
| was elected an honorary member thereof
But now step one side for the purpose of
presenting to you this emblem Of deeply
distressed patriotism (Appla use) 1t was
purchased with the " last rcd,' as n token
of regard for your di tingushed remains.
Upon delivering up your beautifully en-
bellished . Hay Rack, you will remember
your emulatiOns to outdo each other in the
race 10 ertnguish exploded calnphene lamps
and distinguish yourselves and the citizens
will not soon forget when the mourners
went about the streets "
Alas the offer of the engine and "sguirt"
has failed to arouse you to n sense OF the
duty which has hitherto prompted you to
"run with der mersheen" at your Oton er-
pense Great appause.)
The mournful toIliug of yonder bell sum-
mons you to duty, which you have this day
so nobly discharged.
Accept the gift with due regard for the
tears of its donor.
Mr.. Givetsen replied TO Mr.. Kene in the
following " burst of eloquence:"
PATRIOTIC SIR BY the unanimous voice
of the noble band of devoted fireman by
whom am surrounded, have been delega-
ted to receive this inverted emblem of our
national glory, and the public spirit and en-
terprse OF this one. .horse-town My native
sense of modesty tells me that ain incom-
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