The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-10
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PERSEVERANCE FIRE CoMPASY.-This old, yalu.
able, and highly efficient company enjoyed them
selves, we understand, in the most satisfactory
manner Imaginable, nothing having been omitted
by their friends of the Washington Hose Company
or others with whom they met while on their
visit to Philadelphia, that could conduce in the
least to their pleasure or comfort.
On Monday evening, after their visit TO the
Walnut street Theatre, they retired TO their quar-
tiers at about IL o'clock and, after good nights
rest, the roll was called at 0 a. M Tuesday, and
punctually answered to by every member Of the
association, when they were dismissed until 2
o'clock p. m; when the MEMBERS in squads
visited different places of interest through the
city.
AT 2 o'clock they again answered to the roll
call, when they proceeded to Masonic Hall, Ches-
nut street, by invitation of Mr. Adams, treasurer
of the Washington Hose, and partook of boun-
tiful supply OF refreshments, prepared expressly
for the pleasure and comfort Of the Perverance
at the instance of Mr.. Adams.
After partaking of the refreshments thus pro.
vided, they proceeded in coaches which were in
waiting for them, to the Asylum for the Blind,
where they met with cordial reception from the
president and managers of the institution, and
were welcomed in very neat speech by the pre-
sident, who was responded to by John L. Smith,
ESQ, OF the Perseverance Upon this visit very
entertaining concert was gotten up by the inmates
OF the institution for the pleasure Of the company
Among the performances was a beautiful song,
which was sung with great effect by young lady
OF about twenty years Of age. The clearness of
her voice, and the apparent interest she mani
tested In adding TO the pleasures of the guests of
the occasion, aroused in the bosoms of the mem
bers Of the company the most lively and sympa-
thetic feelings. This young lady also presented
to several members of the company samples of
the writing and printing executed at this insttu-
ton, among which was one which will be long
preserved as tribute of respect II is composed
Of slip Of paper upon which is printed "Wel-
come Perseverance,, 1857" performed by herself
After leaving the Asylum, they proceeded to
Wissahickon Hall, where they partook of splen-
did supper Of catfish and coffee, and other iuxu-
ries After the cloth was removed some three
hours were spent in the most agreeable and lively
manner in the making of speeches, drinking of
toasts, &c. They then proceeded to their quar-
tiers and retired for the night.
Wednesday morning, nine o'clock, the roll was
again called and punctually answered to. They
were then escorted by the Washington Hose to
Independence Hall, and were there received by
Mayor Vaux, in beautiful speech, complimenting
the fremen for their noble disnterestedness dar.
ing and bravery. He was responded to by John
l.. Smith, Esq, in his usual happy and felicitous
style. After proceeding through the building and
examining the different objects of curiosity and
interest," they proceeded to the United States Mint
and viewed the operations Of the hands there EN-.
ployed.
After leaving the Mint they proceeded to the
Amodio House and partook of splendid collation.
gotten up at the instance of their friends Of the
Washington Hose
They then repaired to their quarters in Arch
street, and partook of dinner gotten up in the
best style by the worthy proprietor, G. II. Benson
After partaking of dinner and q rest of few
minutes, they proceeded in coaches to the Fair
mount Water Works, Schuylkill Wire lridge. and
Sharp's Rife Factory; after leaving which, they
again adjourned to their quarters and took supper
and then commenced making preparations for
their departure.
In addition to the places named as being visited.
and the entertainments partaken OF, we under
stand they had invitations to numerous Others
from different companies and individuals, some OF
which they were compelled to neglect for want Of
time.
Indeed it is the universally expressed opinion OF
those with whom we have conversed. and who
were with the Company, that they could not under
any circumstances whatever, have enjoyed them
selves in more happy manner. The sole idea OF
their friends with whom they stopped, and, indeed
OF all with whom they fell in company, seemed to
manner; and that nothing should be left undone
that could, in the least degree, conduce to their
pleasure or comfort Every wish and every thought
OF enjoyment seemed to be anticipated.
The happy reflections of mind which the Incl.
dents of this trip awaken will long be cherished,
by the members Of the Perseverance Company
They left Philadelphia Ii o'clock, p. M, We'd.
nesday amid the huzzas their friends, and arrived
safely in Washington at III A. NJ, Thursday their
beautiful Suction being handsomely decorated with
wreaths, boquets and evergreens.
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The GRAPE IN FRANCE.-Under the perseverinQ
Of sulphur the vines for several years in sue.
cession the grape disease in France seems to have
become extinct The Paris correspondent of the
New York journal of Commerce, under date of Sc D.
TENDER 10, says Throughout the vine-growing de.
partments the main difficulty is an adequate supply
Of casks and bottles of which the prices are con
sequently too high. We cannot rem ember a year
in which our fruit market exhibited greater plenty
variety, or superior quality"
story is told Of grave divine on Cape Cod, moi
long since, who awoke from comfortable nap in
his chair, and discovered his amiable helpmata ia
the performance ofan act for which Gov Marcy
once made a charge Of fifty cents to the Empire
State-in other words mending his pantaloops.
Inspired with love Of fun which seldom affected
him, he inquired, "Why are you, my dear, like the
evil adversary, spoken ofin Scriptures" Ofcourse
she was unable TO discover any resemblance-"Be-