The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-02-20
Presentation.

Capt. I. liewss, splendid Silvcr
Pitcher and two Gobleu. Capt Hsves
had rwig,ed his otico the week previous,
In consequence Of III health. He had been
Foreman Of tue Co. SINCE its organization,
nine ysan ago, and better Foreman or q
more true hearted fireman there never was.
.. B. Chsdbournc was unanimously elect
ID to gil his place. After the 20. with
their invited guests were seated around the
tables, Capt. Chadbourue arose and said
Tonight, for the second times in tho his
tory Of this Company, I am called upon by
the courtesy Of its members, ~ perform the
pleaa,nt task Of presenting you testimoni-
nj of their esteem and affection.
since the relation which has existed Tor
90 many years between Us, rs members Of
the Niagara Company, and you, Sir, ~ our
Commander, has been terminated, in conse-
quencs Of your i'll health, you will allow Us
to express freely, our gratitude, for your
uncalsing labors In our behalf. r5
Your connection with this company dates
back 70 that period when an Engine com.
pany" was synony with an "organiEed
band Of drunkarjs and rowdies :" aud what
ever progress we may have made IN attain
ing to. and in maintaining a position Of re-
spectability as IN Engine Company. to no
one are We 30 much indebted rs 10 yourself.
You was mainly instrumental il sitting
from our ranks the elements Of discord years
ago, and elevating our trailing standard by
your consistent precept and example.
We remember your sacrifices Of time and
money to promote our interests; your
prompt championship when We have been
assiiled, and your gallant leadership on ev-
cry OCCASION OF hardship and danger in the
discharge Of our duties as fremen. But l
am not here to weary you by attempting an
enumeration of your many virtues, and
therefore. permit me, in behalf Of the mem.
bers of Niagara Company, to present you
this cold pdier Pitcher and G,blets, ~ On
earnest expression Of our esteem.
Capt. 1ewes responded as follows:
Mr.. Chadbourne and Gentlemen lit 10
with peculiar emotions now stand before
you, and for the first time that ! could not
find words u express my feelings. Your
kindness has almost unneryed me.
hut must say something. When this
company was organizcd, moro than eight
wears ago, you elected me rs your foreman
BY q unanimous vote. :.
[ accepted on conditions. Those condi.
tions were complied with during tho 6rt
year. Subsequently few agitations crcpt
In. They sought change in the admins.
trltion. The officers worc charged with pc-
cu!ation Of the company's funds. The
mouth of calumny wide get the tongue Of
scandal, and lies ran rampant. But you,
like honest men and true frcmen, ropelled
those charges with scorn, and nobly sustain.
ed your officers, and expelled the spinnts.
May my right hand forgs Its cunning II
ever forget you.
Since then our union has been perfect
Every day have received fresh proofs Of
your respect and kindness in thousand
forms.
On n former occasion l received from your
hands rich aud beautiful gift as q token
Of your respect and appreciation which will
ever be cherished with gratitude and pleas.
ure. Ii was enough.
Last week resigned the Office Of Foreman
on account of my health. You gave me an
honorable discharge, and made me an honor.
airy member. and give me carte blonehe to
all the privileges of tho company.
And now | am summoned before you
again. not in official robes, but US a recipi.
ent of your munifcence. AZ l look upon
these new tokens Of your esteem, let me as
sure you that am no: dazzled with the
shining silver, although so beautifully
wrought. lam more Impressed by the mo.
tives which prompted tho bcstowal.
These true and generous hearts arc moro
precious to me than shining gold or silver.
And now, gentlemen, let me say with an
OVERLOOKING heart, I thank you. shall
ever rejoice in your prosperity. Should ad.
yersity como upon you, rest assured that In
me you will find sympthizing brother
I congratulate you in your present position,
happy faces, happy hearts, happy company.
God bless you.
The Company then partook Of bountiful
supper. After they had supplied the wants
Of tho inner man. Capt. Chadbourne called
on Capt. II. p. Tapley, who made some very
appropriate remarks.
Capt. l Ii. Foss was next called upon,
who made some remarks, and gave the fol.
lowing sentiment:
The presentation Of The Pitcher and Cob
lets to Capt. Hsaoe'.-''lionor to whom hon.
or is due"
J. NJ. Decring made very 6ne speech.
A. j. Woodman was next called upon,
who gave the following Toast:
Our Late Foreman. kind Heaven
restore him to health and happiness, and
bless him with q good old age, and when
his lsoul shall leave this Mundane Sphere.
may it DO waited TO tho world Of eternal
bliss, and hear the welcome announcement
swell done good and faithful servant"
Three cheers were then given for sour
lats Foreman"
Capt. Ilewcs responded in m excellent
manner, and give the following sentiment
4 True Fireman. One who leaves his
own fire and goes to extinguish that OF his
neighbor.
E. II. wiggin; Esq. was then called upon.
He .pake in glowing terms Of the Company.
Said he felt proud Of them, that they occu.
pied an enviable position in this town, and
not only here, but in every place they had
visited, they had shown themselves to be
model Fircmen and Gentlemen. His speech
vas quite lengthy and was received with
applause.
Mr.. woodman then read a sentiment from
Dame burlington.
May the "Mantlepiece" OF Capt. Howe
all on the head of his illuStrious predecessor.
Capt. ChadbOurne responded in an aPPro.
,riate manner.
Joseph Cnadbourno being called upon,
aid, "That 1t was customary for the mcm-
,ers when called on either 70 make speech,
ing q song. or drink pint Of Salt and Wa
or, but as he was no speech maker, and did