The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-23


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AAEfucus ENGINE
No q
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Instead Of the usual cap the Philadelphia company
neat military oSy ebseqea On
their route boat and at half past nine O'Clock the
G. P. Smith steamed down the river ana proceeded 70
day appreciated by the PhadephaAs, who were loud III
their encous the varied scenery Of the New York
and Long Island shores. Upon reaching Randas Island
the company were received by Governor Moloney, who
during their stay paid them every possible attention. and
vas unweared bus 20 os eSa'n ,ha nT uno
ings. The PhiIadephans, with their splendid band,
were marched TO the boys parade ground, where the
Juvenile army Of the island were drawn up in review
order, and loudly welcomed the Philadephians. Tho
sHght and Heavy Guards"-boys under thirteen years
Of age OF whose extraordinary training and drill under
the care Of Mr. Ripley the efficient warden and snperin
tendent, We have already spoken IN these columns
then went through several military manoavres-msrch
In q manner which evinced the labor bestowed upon
them by their drin master The Philadelphia company
were not only delighted the sight but somewhat
prised to nnd boys of their tender years attending with
prompttude TO the command Of their captain, and obey
ing all the military orders with aiacry Mter the pa
radc Governor Mooney introduced Colonel Page and the
Philadelphia company 70 the boys, who received the
nouncs ment with load cheers He then introduced Mas
Ter SaDsbury, who addressed Colonel Page in neat and
annronrata address welcoming Hibernia Engine Com
pany 10 the Island upon the part Of the boys and hoping
that their excursion would prove both pleasant and profit
Colonel Page upon the part Of the Phladephians,
pcd eloquent speech He said that he and his com
panious had come the city Of Philadelphia for the
purpose OF participating in the hospitality which might be
extended 10 them their cxcursion and also he might
he permitted TO remark Tor better exhoi-
ton Of steam engine IN order TO show the improve
which has been made OF late years IN tnat particular
branch Of sciencea new mode OF exungushng fre-tha
element which is the most dangerous in large city
Since arrival he had not seen anything that gave him
20 much qualification the sight that was now before
him His heart actually swclled in his bosom TO see SO
nj he IN vel IN
pructed they appeared 70 be- He considered that all
youth should be trained in military exercises @ they dd
NOT know the moment they would be required 70 stand up
In defence OF their common country. lCheers)
The party was conducted through the several build
gs and schools and the children Of all ages were eSamn'
"a which highly pleased Phadephiane. After spend
r some time on and, and partang Of refresh
mrnts The steamer again taken, and proceeded 10
E.assxels lsaad, who're the Phladelphians were
Quoted through the workbouso iunatic asylum pentcn-
tary, hospital, &c with ~hsh ihey were maeh pleased
The cleanliness OF the buildings and all the internal ar
mepts particularly noticed by our brethren OF
Philadelphia After spending nearly three hours n ex-
aminpg the different buildings the entire company were
vehered by Governor Moloney 20 the new Governors
Room where substantial and recherche Iepst was pre-
pared and Colonel Page, for the Philadelphia company IN
Governors and Mr. Mooney for the warm reception they
had met With ,
rtsamcr and proceeded 20 Williamsburg. On Saturday
evening ofhe members Of Ierhyr Hose Company No.
4 OF Wlams burg extended invitation 10 the Hbcrna
Company 10 visit lively suburb Of the metropolis on
sher return from the institutions, and partake Of their hos
ptaites Acsordney seou nse We oSom s, 'ns @ sne, e
south THIRD street. when they were received BY the
zephyrs who turned out IN fu force They then paaded
shJoush the principal streets and were taken 20 the
Odcon where bountful collation. had been provided. On
arriving at the the guests were welcomed by Mr.
s. n Browppng, Foreman OF Zephyr Hose, in an appro
pra.e spscch, Which was gracefully responded BY Col
pnxe ON the part Of the Hbcrna Tho company tcn at
sasked the ediees, and passed very pleasant hour our
ysembsrked on board the amer and were conveyed 70
ne city, which they reached in due season
They then proceeded 10 the Brandrefb House.
and sfser devotns . few momcnts 70 "layatory''
sxcrcsc, they marched accompanied BY Company NO o.
Sown Bro.d~ay 70 ,1s soaars A. .,ie s s
decorated and effectively illuminated over the chair.
mans seat was placed banner IN blue and goid with
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rHseE wunoxy, mHKSySiANs
.
Three tables were placed parallel down the hail. snd
another ai right angles AT the Presidents table two
b~autui ornaments were displayed representing tho
steam hrc engine q Hbernia Company No. L. and the
ether miniature o the engine o. Amcricus Company No
Q. Theee models we're beautifully executed, and drew
forth the cncomiums ~ all present
The bi Of fare comprised all the eloacies Of The
son and ample justice done to NE good things pro
ess; mass uss sn1 Counsel George Pursr
Dsp.y Superintendent q Police Carpen..r " l. Mr..
rsd. Mr. heloney one q The Ten Governors Mr. sckes
nisc ocock the entire party set down 70 the FEAST
10 which they did ample justice, after which The following
hs Phadeiphans but by friends and guests of the
Anersus No. q Ar. Tweed presided, and ably gave the
tsAsts, az follows
Tho hrst toast
The President Of United States Jares Buchananrhe
ksnsred chief Of nation. he nlssrioss son q DE Key
(which was heartily responded 70.
Tho second regular toast was-
Our Quests the oncsr, and member. Of Hsernis Engine
aey 70 We hail them worthy Inks in our
Tho sentiment was warmly rcciprocated by the com.
pany.
Col Page, of the Philadelphia company, responded in
the following wordsMr. Chairman gentlemen OF Amer.
Gus Engine Company No g. and fonds-I respond
the sentiment given by the company and really confess
soa, S11 10 or sss !" Ne% York tho Which
have been created not only upon my own mind, but
that II the whole company c Heerna No by The kind
ess shown us by Americus Company No o. from the time
We set foot this magnificent city UP 70 the present
ment (Cbecrs.) More than quarter n century ago
had occasion visit this city al the head OF public body,
~ military capacity, and then as now, was. received
in the kindest and mosthosptabc manner look around
ne In vain for tho gentlemen VINO pa me welcome
years ago. Many have gone TO that "bournc from
whence traveller returns" and others, perhaps,
are engaged in duties which prevent their appear.
arce here this evening. New York has changed-
changed In her extent, in her commerce and IN
her institntcns-in everything in fact that marks
progress in human annals But there s thing IN
which she has not changed and that IL in her hospitality
(cnees-for the evidence which have experienced TO-
day proves That fact Cheers In determining upon
had two objects in view-ihc one was the pleasure
which resulted from conpanonshp and convivaty, and
otneT ~ WV of~pHN VI ssences
concerned, u 10 calculated make the deepest and
mort lasting impression upon our second Object
Well have yet 70 show 10 friends IN New York
what will most contribute 20 the public bene,hc power
Of steam FIRE engine tCheersl We had our preludiccs
against this modern Improvement, but were az last
Obliged 20 yield az all people must 10 the force &C time
and the progress " human Improvement tCheers1
Much he done with stout heart and strong arm.
but the pulse viii not always beat nor the retain It's
spirit and when You have steam engines work may ay
everlastngy they will efccuay abatc re that terri
bic enemy 20 q large city. (Cheers) know not how
n FDua.
pany have heard of tho Big six" and know not
how match thom unless raise company OF long