Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-16

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ner which had been provided for them at the
Franklin Engine-h house. About o'clock D. m
accompanied by their band, which discoursed
excellent music, the visitors were escorted by Mr.
Garey 70 the Franklin Hall. Here a few minutes
sufticed To seat all around the festive board and
the order was given To ''fall to- and the bremen
evlnced their capacity to do their duty on all
occasions by the simultaneous attack mon the
mountains Of ham, game, fish, chicken. oysters.
chicken salad, roast beef, and other fxings which
had been prepared by Simpson in his best STYLE.
NUMBER OF pastries ornamented the table con
structed with reference to the place and the occa-
sion. and attracted much admiring attention The
Nquld branch of the entertainment had been well
cared for, and the bottle passed round freely yet
se.inS 70 have gos S,i
with decorum
Upon conclusion Of the dinner, Mr.. Carey (wbo
presided) read letter from Hon. T. b. Florence,
in which high tribute was paid to the calling Of
a fireman, and deep regret expressed because Of
bis Inability be prest mt with them ut the festive
board on account of i'll health.
Mr.. Carey, after a few preliminary remarks
complimentary to Mr.. r, proposed the following
sentiment; which was heartily responded to:
May the Hon ThOs b. Florence, your able and
faithful representative, have i speedy recovery
both In health and spirits
After this had been drunk, Mr.. G. proposed
Philadelphia and her Fire Department, so ably
and faithfully represented by the America Engine
Company, now the guests of this company: MAY
they continue TO be blessed with that happiness
and prosperity which they now so richly enjoy.
uen Small responded in very handsome terms
10 this sentiment Philadelphia had ALWAYS en-
deavored to be little benevolent i'm the way O:
charitable Institutions; she had endeavored to be
Htriotic in furnishing to the army and navy fit
Standard bearers of the Republic, and in the fire
department she had underworld to set good ex-
ample TO the various cities Of the Union How
far she had succeeded in that was of course left
iot Others To say. The new steam engine was an
evidence Of the progress which had been made
and he hat t,o c{t
OF Washington had had a sufficient test of the
qualues OF such an apparatus to determine now
the great question whether they would would
not supply the franklin Company with such an
one. Ii was to be hoped they would He closed
by saying that though he had been abroad good
deal, he had never been mSfe gratified by any
visitation or any occasion than he had by this
visit Nnd 1t was their earnest hope it would not
he long before they could have an opportunity of
reciProcating the many favors they had received
at the hands Of the Franklin, though he doubted
give before taking his seat
The Franklin Fire Company Of Washington
whose very name was significant Of patriotism
and usefulness.
Mr.. Carey responded on the part of the Frank
lin. He thought that the franklin never could
repay the kindness they had experienced from the
hrenen of Philadelphia, and specially the Amer
lea, on their visits upon three different occasions
to that city.
While Mr.. 6. was speaking, a large delegation
from tho Columbia Fire Company arrived and
AFTER being greeted by three hearty cheers, were
fore them.
Mr.. Carey, in concluding his remarks, which
were continually interrupted by applause, pro-
ceeded to present the America; through Gen
Small, with several very beautiful wreaths from
the tranklin company. and also from dividuals
tie likewise presented him with a relic in the
shape OF two or three small pieces Of marble
cnlES from the cornerstone of the Washington
National Monument, laid on the 18th Of JULY ;iS
Boquets were also presented
oen small received them all In happy and elo-
Guent style, and assured the members OF the Frank
lin that they were duly appreciated by all
Mr. Carey. after referring in COMPLIMENTARY
terms To Capt. John II. Goddard who sat beside
W, especially as ne had known him In the capa-
cty ofan efficient fireman of Washington. and a
presiding oficer of compssy Of the city PROPOSED
me health OF thelr veherdted guest, Capt. Jno
IL Goddard, the Chief of Police
Capt. Goddard responded, expressing the hone
That the visit of the America to this city would
have the effect Of definitely dctermininp in the
minds OF our city fathers the great benefit 10
De derived rom a steam engine. His experience
had impressed him with the fact that the op-
proorlum which was so generally cast upon
nremen as a class did not belong to them-it was
only applicable To those boSterous rowGics who
Invariably accompanied the different pieces of ap-
paratus for the sole purpose Of creating disturb
| ance between them. He was happy to have been
member Of such a useful organization
Inc Columbia, OF Washington, and the Sun, of
Alexandria, were then toasted in turn
| Mr.. Carey arose TO propose n sentiment to the
''press'' Though others might. without cause he
found TO abuse hremen as class. vet be was proud
70 say that In the press and in that
| Warrington, they had always found able. Ell.
cient, and noble defenders. He therefore pro-
posed
| The Press of Washington
| The reporter of the Star being the only rep,e
| sentative Of the Washington press present In an
| Official capacity, acknowledged the com pliment
and In so doing remarked briefly upon whai
| should be the true aims of the press
4 Mr.. John SesSfOrd aDDearinU i'm the roor, ,,,..
| toasted as venerable old fireman, and one who
| had nyed TO behold his sons and grandsons eli
gagged in the same generous cause
| After the drinking of the toast Mr. s arose and
| was greeted with three hearty cheers
| The President then presented the "America,
Fre 1nf ne eos Of with two piece.
merlv belonged to the Library of Congress; thai
| back. '~~
A toast offered by the President of the Columbia
| was mere drunk to the health of Mr. Carey, the
Chief Marshal. ~ ''N>
Ma Carey responded in happy terms to his com.
pliment, giving graphic description of the self
| 70 their duty
| After remarks from Mr. g and Gen. : bid.
| ding adieu to each other for a short while only
| tney hoped. The companies then formed in line
and proceeded to visit the Washington Monu-
The visitors left in the g. IS O'Clock train for Bal.
| timore.
ANOTHER CHANGE.-The Hall Of the new House
OF Representatives presents rather sing uar spec
tacle in its new arrangement of seats for the men,
bers- The red-cushioned flagree-carved chain
ana desks which Ornamented the floor last session
Costing, the chairs $50 and the desks 800 each \
have been spirited away, and their places are to
De supplied with rows Of benches. much like in
shape to the pews in Wesley Chapel. In place of
desks, tables are to be provided, in the corner
| spaces each side of the Speakers chair whereon
members are expected to do their writing How
the arrangement will work, remains to be seen.
few Of the proposed benches have been made
and placed in the Hall for the inspection Of Capt
Melss, who, IL is said, does not particularly adj
mlre them. Certainly they do not PROPOSES une
very favorably in point of beauty Of form; but they
are strong and durable e the ends and centres
oeing OF heavy cast iron, and the remaining paris
OF Woodland possess one adyantaye as was re-
marked by gentleman this morning who was
looking at them Ii a fight should by any pnssi-
pity ever occur between the members they wi n
DC deprived Of the luxury Of chairs 10 knock each
Otlsr down with - no two men being strong
enough To lift the Iii htest of them
PAINFUL AccIDENr.-Mr. w. B. Rocker. one
OF the knights who entered the lists NJ the tour
nament Yesterday, at Arlington, met with seri-
Gus accident soon after his return to the city,