The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-18

prated to himself large share Of the general applause
One OF the new steam engines was drawn in procession,
and attracted much attention. It was followed by its
TENDER piled up with split rewood Another engine
the Southwark we beievehad four powerful aud spen-
side the ropes, to which the members held as usual
But we drop generatcs and proceed to the detailed de-
scription of the parade.
THE PROCESSION IN DETAIL.
In accordance with the official programme, the limo was
formed in Fifth avenue the right resting on Thirty fifth
street, at 10 o'clock but it not until two hours later
that the immense procession was put in motion.
THE LINE OF MARCH.
The following the prescribed line of march, which
was strictly adhered to- although the last company had
not reached the statue Of Washington until about dark
Countermarch down Fifth to Fourteenth street
through Fourteenth street to Eighth avenue to Blocker
street. to Broadway; down Broadway through the Park
to Chatham street, to East Broadway Grand street.
Bowery, to Fourth avenue, to the Washington statue
Unon park, marching around the statue and dismiss
All along the line the public and many private build.
iDgs decorated with flags notices and designs Of
rious descriptions. Immense crowds thronged the
streets, and windows and DOORS and greeted the
chiefs, and nowhere were these latter de-
monstrations more enthusiastic and ncessant than in
the fashionable windows and balconies of the Filth avenue
and Fourteenth street.
THE SCENE IN BLEEcKER STREET.
Portions Of Blocker street. and that part of Eighth ave.
through which the procession passed, dressed
from nearly every post and tree, and snowy cambria
every window. Arches spanncd, and banners and floral
decorations were suspended across the street, while
beyies Of blooming maidens, smiling matrons and rosy
children, the sweethearts wives, and children Of the
fremen, swarmed on every stoop.
THE PROCESSION.
We give below description in detail Of the appearance
Of the various companies they passed in procession
n Ya-
porters.
The line commenced to at about halfpast eleven
O'Clock, IN tho exact order Of tho programme:-
FIRST DIVISION.
The frs. division headed by platoon Of fifty po-
liccmen to clear the way. Next
The Marshal Of the Division-Asssant Engiaccr John
Decker.
Band Of music.
An open barouche containing distinguished guests from
abroad
Visiting companies from other Cities every company
preceded by a band Of music. The following are the
Americas Engine Co. No. ?, of Roxbury, Mass; C.
Bates, Foreman A remarkably nne body of men, com:
chusctts. Accompanied by the Boston Brass Band
Neptune Hose Co. No. J. OF Newark N. j., with neat
Eagle Hook and Ladder Co. No. /, Of Paterson, N j.,
with Paterson Cornet Band
Usited States Hose Co.. No 40, of Philadelphia, with
fine band and banner of green. Their carriage was
white ornamented with silver and silver plate, and the
pannels painted green
Danper Engine Co. No 4of Hartford, Ct and Hartford
Cornet Band; numbered A men.
Davy Crockett Hook and Ladder Co., Of Newark, n. j.
and beautiful truck; turned out about 40 men,.
Boston Engine Co. No g. Of Boston, Mass with 80
and a handsome and serviceablc machine
Engine Co. No. s, of Newark, with an apparatus in
Massachusetts Hook and ladder Co. No. L. Of Charles
town, Mass. fine body of med, who the guests of
New York Hose Co. No. 8.
guests Of Ringgold Hose Co. No Of this city.
There three four other visiting companies, but
our reporter had no opportunity OF obtaining correct
Altogether the division received, as it deserved good
share Of attention
SECOND DIVISION.
Peter N. Cornwall Assistant Engineer marshalled the
Second division, followed by Colts Band, of Hartford.
Then open barouchc, in which rode Uzxiah W.
wenman, James Quick and Alfred Carson, Chiefs Of
the Fire Department
Then the Assistant Engineers of the department Fol-
lowing thesee in four more carriages containing
ant Engineers
Association Of Exempt Firemen, twenty three in num-
ber in plain clothes. Two carriages containing members
march.
Exempt Engine Company, Zophar Mills, foreman with
nearly hundred men on the ropes The engine was in
olerable condition, and ornamented in front with
single small bouquet.
banner OF the Department. presented only few hours
previously by Mayor Temann and described in another
The Board Of Commissioners Of the Department in car
riages, all OF whom were present
Harr! Howard Hook and Ladder Co., No. II, Charles
l. Kent. foreman, William T Morley assistant 10 which
company, parading sixty men, had been awarded the
honor 9, carrying the banner of the Fire Department
they bad no truck They have recently procured truck
and lot has been purchased in Clinton street for the
pose OF building new house Their uniform was the
standard one OF black pants and red shirts
The Grand Marshal Of the day, Chief Engineer Harry
Harry Howard marched Immediately in the rear Of this
neers John A. Greger and John Baulch by his side
Next came Whtworths Band, and following this were
,u Eagle Hose Co., No. l, Lewis Hops, foreman,
ornamented with rosewood reels and silver scroll work
highly polished; lamps very neat and three in number
Inc beauty OF INC carriage requires no adornmens The
predominant color was blue, with golden stripe Over
the front panel was the inscription" Organized Sept
Hudson Engine Co. No. j, John Uannl foreman wac
next on the programme but declined turning out because
they had some objection TO the position assigned them
in the procession.
Mutual Hook and ladder Co. No /. Geo. A. Hilton sorc
man, with 90 members The truck painted let black
with gold stripes. Over the front carriage was large
signal lamp set in heavy brass scroll work with the
number Of the company ground in polished glass On
June 10th, 1784n e
Excelsior Engine 90. No g. E. J. Knight, foreman.
paraded sixty men. Had second class engine with
.ne nnest signal lamp in the Department costing 500 The
engine was neatly cleaned aud polished and there was
little further attempt at display
Niagara Hose Co. No. 2, VIM. Doughcrty, foreman
inc new carriage OF this company not being auto
finished they paraded with borrowed ono and Content
ca themselves with cleaning 1t into thorough working
order They turned out thirty mon and presented tho
appearance Of being quito ready for worry Thar n .v
carriage VIII be one Of the largest in the city, carrying
Independence Hose Co. No 3, John v. Dalton foreman
and thirty men, This carriage newly painted for The
parade and made fine appearance The reels ara m
% escs covered wn GIT scroll work. and in the centre
gear painted green, with gilt stripe. All tho paint
ing was done by the members OF the company
Niagara Engine Co. No 4, Thomas Levy, foreman,