The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-19
CITY NTEILIGENCE.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM FIRE ENGINE-The iron steam
propeller Richard Willig Capt A. Claypoo, of the Ear
ickson line which reached here at quarter before six
yesterday morning brought the First Baltimore Hose
Company the long looked for and much talked of steam fire
engine 1t was in charge committee of the PhilaGel
phia Hose Company composed of the following gentlemen:
T. s Cromberger chairman; John Neae, JnO Cragg Frank
Grier and Tobias Huber and also accompanied by Mr.
j. G. Neafe of the firm of Rcaney Neafc Co, steam
fire engine builders and Joseph L. Parry, the designer
and engineer who will remain in the city until compe
person be had take charge. Upon the arrival
of engine was removed Monument Square where
it visited and examined by large number of persons
Mr. B. F. Hawkes. photographer, took advantage of the
opportunity and during the morning made most excel
| lent picture.
The engine consists of an upright tubular boiler, having
capacity for making steam for thirty horse power. To
this attached horizontal boiler, iron chamber, upon
which the steam cylinder and pump rest forming the bear
ing for the front running gear, the springs for the
running gear being attached tn the boiler. Rising from
the pump is a handsome copper dome, surmounted by
silverram lamp with stained glass with appropriate
representations. The cylinder is l0& inches in diameter
with IA inch stroke Of piston and the pump inches in d
ameter with II inch stroke of piston, capable of dscharg
ing $50 gallons of water per minute through an inch and
quarter nozzle The weight of the engine with sup
ply of wood and water for service 5000 pounds the
ell tools and sdeStream hose being conveyed in tender
attached the 1t he put in operation with cold
water in the boiler in ten minutes. The cost delivered in
| this city, is 81, 900.
having that several of the companies
Baltimore
fe Department. crowds OF persons congrc%ated in the
neghhOrhOod of the Battle Monument and ut hafpast
two O'Clock the fremen assembled Having formed in
line they proceeded in the following order upon the
r"retoure designated Lemucl J. Bandc acting Chief
Marshal: Vigant Company, Chas. d. Hiss marshal
'r suction, the members appearing fully equipped pre-
by the Independent Blues Band; Mechanical Compl-
Capt Joseph P. Warner, marshall members in citi
dress headed by James Iovcgrovc the veteran fire
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, Francis j. Webb
marshal, with their truck the members fully equip
ped preceded by Lenharts Cornct Band; First Baltimore
vii he ,iti
dress Edwin s. Jones, marshall preceded by the City Cor
net Band.
The Steam Fire Engine drawn by four grey hor.es.
up the rear and before the route had been
over was Hooded with wreahs of flowers The bells of the
several engine houses the procession passed
tal VIII take place this afternoon at the corner of Bal
tmore and Sharp stress the engine throwing successfully
and leather hose will be used and report upon the best
and most economical Of these will be made in Il few days
HANDSOME BANNER.-Mr Edward A. Gibbs has Just
finished banner for the Ninth Street Methodist Protest
ant Sabbath School of Washington city which is to be
carried in procession in that city TO morrow The front is
of white satin, adorned with the representation of mother
with her two children in knecli1g posture at evening
votion, below which is the sentiment, 'Remcmber the
Sabbath day to keep holy" The reverse side which is
of scarlet satin contains the following inscriptions Ninth
Street Methodist Protestant Sabbath School Instituted
1884" The banner trimmed with gold bullion fringe
and scarlet silk drapery. Mr. Gibbs has also made fine
silk flag eight feet in length and five in breadth
les silk the font of which IS of sky blue color with the
following Inscription: FrOohcb Frcr EiRij TroR The
reverse side is of scarlet with the following in crpton
w IT, Iii ohet ;i 10 Ugt"pe 80, MnGehS
is to be used y the German Sn~in tssor,tio, "f tl
above name of Wheeling
SE,NEN,s Union BETur1 The ttirt Grb orproI -,
,,o.t or a. -, -" ~
street near Broadway has been made showing condi
ton of She institution during the past year The chaplain
Rev Gideon H. Day, reports that he made during the
DaSt wear us visits and d r:brod az T;,las - r.,
ments and o. % pages of tracts The rcport of te Tr
shows receipts to have been 5000 OF and the
pcnditures Il OS6 81 def ';sncr aganS tb soit r