The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-19
city Intelligence.

COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER TO THE RoxByRY FIRynKy -The
members ofAmericus Engine Company NO eofths city en-
tertaned their brother recn-Amcrca Engine Company
No. 2 Of Roxbury Mass.-at complimentary supper in
Ratxs Hotel, Bewery last night This latter company,
at the express invitation Of their entertainers arrived
here Saturday evening last to take part the trenna
demonstration Of Monday, and since then the Roxbury
have been the guests of No. g. would be needless to
state that they have experienced the greatest kindness
during their short soou that when they leave here
them nsaceabs q the seueroas H nos
ptality Of their New York brethren. II perhaps is
but right TO state that the action OF friends here was
prompted by grateful remembrance the reception they
themselves received from the Roxbury Hremen the oc
through the Canadian provinces in 1857 Then that
the Roxburys No excited those feelings Of esteem in the
breasts Of the New York company which the latter have
given expression TO in their invitation TO their friends
their last nights parting demonstration: The entertain
ment was every respect worthy Of the grateful ren
nisences Of the New Workers. Of the occasion in
tended TO celebrate and worthy Of that Of hospitality
the part Of the Roxburys which called it forth.
PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENATOR
BRopERcK-A meeting Of the members ofHoward Engine
Co. No a. and other friends Of the late u s. Senator
David Broderck held last evening 131 Chropher
street. Mr. SamI Radcf presided, and John Mack acted
as secretary. Resolutions deplorng what termed
the assassination Of Mr. Broderck and appointing
mittee make preparations for grand funeral demon
stration Of the remen Of this city, Willamsburgh,
BROOKLYN Hoboken, Staten Island and Jersey city, were
offered BY Mr. George wilkes and UNANIMOUSLY adopted
committee of five also appointed to prepare letter
Of invitation to Senator Douglas to deliver the GRAFTON
proceedings throughout The deceased Senator ap-
appears formerly foreman Of the Howard Engine Co.,
and bis trumpet, hat and certificate Of initiation to the
Fire Department-we draped in mournng-were exhi-
bed On the trumpet tina following inscription was en-
graved"Presented to David 9. Broderick mark Of
esteem, by the volunteers. December 10, 1871" The
certificate showed that Mr. B. joined the Fire Department
on.the 7h Of Sept 1885, Before adjourning also
resolved to have Grafton Of Col Baker cngrossed on
parchment and enrolled among the archives Of the
pany The meeting adjourned subject to the call Of the
chairman.
The DANIEL Z. DELAvAN MrsKETRERs-A MAMMOTH TARGET
EAcrRsIoN-The Daniel L. Deavan Musketeers named in
honor Of the indeagabe City Inspector and commanded
by Major George B. Hail. officer in the late war with
Mexico consisting of cavalry company Of sixty men,
under the command Of Captain James Irving and four
battalion companies under the respective commands OF
Captains Samuel 7. Webster, George Rie George W.
Norris and J. ". spicer The whole command win pro;
men, constituting the largest target excursion
company ever formed in this city. They
musicians The Mayor and Aldermen win review the
battalion at 10 O'Clock A. NJ after which the excursion
lists will proceed to the Rcd House grounds Harlem,
valuable prizes contributed by the principal Broadway
firms all of which are Of the most costly character On
their return IN the evening they will proceed 70 the City
will be served up, which the prizes will be presented
This compliment to the City Inspector is well deserved,
men, amounting in all TO 50 500, evidence of popu
lar appreciation Of which he has reason to be justly
proud
TIE COLLECTIONS OF AssEssHENTs-Thc five Collectors Of
Assessments for the city and county Of New York.
tanned for the month Of September but the nice little
Of ga ,306 their per centagc amounts collected
% 861 for each collector. II is true this
sweled from the fact that several large assessments
received for opening Streets yet is
roverted fact that the average monthly fees Of each Col
lcctor will amount TO 81 200, or $14, 400 per annum
TIE FRxxxSs PARADE-CoRxcroSs-N was inadver.
tently stated in yesterdays HERALD that silk banner
was presented TO East River Engine Company No. H. by
the ladies Of jackson street. presented by Miss
Margaret Wendover, OF No 449 Grand street. mistake
also occurred in speaking Of the number of Baxter
Hook and ladder Company No. Is. II stated they
had thirty men; should have said fifty, the full compile
ment
A KIND PRoPoeAL--In Mondays HERALD the distressed
condition of Peter Burns, New York Volunteer, who
now lies dangerously III at the Bellevue Hospital was
mentioned and also the fact that his motheress child
about to be left to the cold charity Of the world Since
the publication Of that paragraph Miss Brinkerho Of Is
Union square, the second directress of the New York
Orphan Asylum, at Bloomingdale, has expressed her
willingness 10 take the child in the Of the death Of
its paternal relative.