The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-02

at Albany is ended tho premiums have been distributed
ana they have all returned TO their respective homes
bu e end OF the tournament and the Of the fire.
men was not the close of the affair; for, according
to all precedent, necessary there should be
reception or demonstration their arrival and this
demonstration took place last night During the after
noon, however, several companies arrived but dis
play dd not take place till the arrival Of the eight O'Clock
tram from Albany, which brought the last detachment Of
1remcn 10 this city
The engine companies which came last night by the
eight O'Clock train the Harlem road were a. 49,
10 and 4 and the receiving companies were follows
Engine Co. AZ received Engine Co 10. Engine Co 81
received Engine Co. 49, Engine Co. received Engine Co
81 Hose Co 81 received Engine Co. Z.
Pnnctua' to the hour the receiving companies at
the station with their machines and abundant supply
o torches rockets and other fireworks, while those who
had no torches carried partcoored and other lamps.
hey Were also accompanied by bands, and tho streets
through which they marched thronged with speca
TORS There was not however, any procession last
saturday night, the receiving companies having deter
mined on this occasion each 10 independent Of tho
other, and to escort the returned companies 10 their
several houses, where supper provided them.
At eight O'Clock precisely the train arrived with the
expected hrcmen and in less than half an hour after
they were marshaed in order and on their way 10
their different destinations. The members OF Engine
60. No is had each broom in his hand and
had sprgs Of the same stuck in their hats rather
novel ailar and excited considerable curiosity, bat
one seemed to understand what IL intended for
could any person give any other explanation Of than
carried the day-tna they had literally swept everything
before them All the companies receiving and received,
chcercd each other with the greatest Lhnasm and
themselves cheored by the spectators Aoget passed
on very successfully though demonstration II could
not be compared with that Of last saturday There was
in fact, procession, for has been stated each
pany acted upon It's own hook and pursued different
route, which, presume the shortest by which II
could reach ts own house
RECEPTION HOME TO HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY
NUMBER 4.
Yesterday morning Hook and ladder Company No.
arrived home from Albany and received at the foot
Of Corandt street by Eagle Engine Company No. 13 The
boat detained time but tho members Of Eagle
Engine Company on hand and the steamer
hove in sight thoy welcomed their brethren home with
three hearty good cheers. Headed by fine band Of
they paraded through several Of principal Streets
and finally proceeded TO Taminany Hail. where in
waiting sumpuous collation., prepared for the occasion
the good things, the first given was Our Chief
Engineer, Harry Howard His name received with
immense applause and Mr. Howard, being present. re-
sponded in his usual happy manner a. follows
and Ladder Company No 4Ker the figae % Journey
Albany and back viii not be uncar.bie 70 nn,c,
long speech you this Yet cannot resist making
" tim parade and
,eurnamen which came on AZ Albany on September % and
Fire Department hiled my heart with pride Style
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oe oI e p % s & % TIE hSa When yGa
and VIII for all time change almIra
and county wS@ferene to he prass Won by New York
prised believe il the hose could have strong
enough 70 withstand The o. our largest hand
by the very liberal aremen other OF Albany
Mr. Howard on resumiug his scat, did amid tremen-
dous applause. Speeches then made by several OF
the hremen present. all speaking in the highest terms OF
their brother lremen Of Albany After the speeches had
been concluded they fell into line and marched down past
the HERALD Office, No being escorted naily 10 their
headquarters
RECEPTION OF ENGINE COMPANY no. . AT BROOKLYN.
Franklin Engine Company No 3, which proved tho
victor at the Albany muster, received by Hose Com
rany No. l. and delegations from a number Of engine
companies their arrival last night Tho victorious
company had suspended above their machine
bearing the expressive words, Brooklyn victorious
Tho procession up Fulton Henry past
the engine house, where large concoursc in waiting
and chcered thcm rstily They then proceeded 10 Allan
tic street and Court street by the City Hail and down To
their quarters where they partook Of collation. prepared
for the occasion Many congratulations were passed and
general rejoicing prevailed among the nremen generally.
phonix Engine Company No. O. ~ New Haven, arrived
at brooklyn yesterday morning, and entertained by
Engine Company No. II during their brief stay They
started on last evening.
FiREMES's RECEPTION AT WILLIAMSBURG.
Engines companies Nos. l and aud Hose Company
No 4, Eastern District received yesterday morning.
their return from Albany, by Engine Company No.
and delegations from Engine No 3, HOOK and Ladder No
l. Hose Company No and the Pacific Association. After
paradng through the principal streets they escorted
10 their houses and entertained.
VISITING COMPANIES.
Washington Engine Company No 5, Of Buffalo, arrived
in this city yesterday from Albany short visit, and
viii remain until Monday. When they eft home they did
intend proceed further than Albany hut Thurs
day they suddenly concluded TO make short visit 10 our
city before returning home Their being unexpected
of city companies enabled 10 max. the ne
cessary arrangements 10 them good turn out yet,
Notwithstanding this the members of Engine Company
No. sent delegation 10 the boat, who gave them
hearty welcome aud escorted them to their engine house
in Henry street whore they housed the Buffalo engine,
aud then escorted them 10 the Smithsonian Hotel Ar
rangcmcnts will be made to give them glorious tms
during their stay. They nnc body of men, and
looked well as they raradcd streets.
tnginc Company No o. OF Detroit, also arrived IN tho
city at yesterday and intend 10 make short stay
with tho New Workers.. They received by Hose
Company No 25 Who paraded them through city dur
ing most q the afternoon and finally concluded with
trtauing them with dinner al Shclyis, Broadway. In
the evening the hrcmcn visited the theatre and other
places Of amusement Thcy aso made inc appearance.
TO THE EDITOR or THE HEaALp.
In the report Of the Temens at Albany. ia your
paper and others Of this date stated that Engine No
5, OF Utica, burst her hose, which Is error. Tho
couplings patent arrangomentl blown on the hoso
account of tho shauss (of the coapngs) beng 700