Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1860-03-04

N"LaaE Tue AL6EElaLAe aIl NAalltAN llNhe OF
Memphis, and the bank OF Clarksvine, wer-
PASSED On their final readings. This intelH-
gence VIII be farorably received by At least
The mercantile classes Of Memphis, who see
the necessity Of an increase Of banking capi-
tai to uansact the large and rapidly inereas-
ing business Of or growing city
THE FIRE STEAMER.
The Fire Steamer C0mfng-Mr. Danbuu-
CoulcI Gad fs No 4s-H0Ess WGalo5-Go-
ing to G Firs-Sm0ky D5iHgs-HuTrahiag-
Drtnk aud C5Hquer.
Mr. Danbury has received from Bsr. AgneW,
Of Philadelphia, the builder Of The Memphis
fire steamer, q letter dated February o, from
which we extract the following:
TIE engine is now finished With the ercep-
ton Of painting and a few small matters. The
painting wiz Be done early next week, and
expect IN a few DAYS the whole viii be rom
rlete and The engine put together. IWJuld not
hE the exact day, but viii advise vou bv tele-
graph in time YOU viii then have an opporlu-
nifty Of seeing her tried. It viii sHord ne
much pleasure to see you in Philadelphia. The
hose D. ready and viii be packed when the En-
gne is ready for shipping.
Mr. DanburE, whose zeal in this matter is
b0undless and worthy Of all praise, viii start
for PhiisdsiPhia on the reeeipto o. the telegram,
and there make himself familiar with the
working OF the FIRE steamer.
At the last council meeting an application
was made TO reconsider The resolution Of coun-
ell directing the engine to Be kept in the No.
as engine house, BAT the board declined to DO
So It should be remembered that it is con
iemplats3 TO manage the FIRE steamer BY means
% a pad force, and these paid fremen and the
volunteers Of The No. 4 company viii not be
likely to continue amieabls relations when
Mingled together On the zane premises. We
may observe, while speaking on the subject.
that a house must be built expressly for the
fire steamer as certain requirements are nee
eesssry for that engine that are not wanted for.
The hand engine. There must be stable room
for the horses, With space FOR feed, etc: also
hunks for The men on night duty. to lie down
in, and there must be a funnel above the spot
where the FIRE steamer stands, TO carry of the
smoke from the chimney when the fire IS
lighted. The necessity OF This viii be seen on
explanation During day and night, most Of
the harness is kept on the horses. The kind
Ing and materials for a FIRE under be engine
boiler are always kept ready for lighting at
any moment. Things being kept in this state
OF readiness, when the bell taps, the men on
duty al once rush from their seats or hunks. to
their posts. The horses are taken to the en-
CINE pole. and harnsssed The hose wagon
has a horse hitched to Il, and starts for the
FIRE u once. Where a fun force Of hands are
employed the chief, OF next officer present,
mounts a horse and gsllops 10 the fire having .
aseertaiued is situation, be hsstsHs to meet
and tun back the engine IL the alarm is false;
II not Be appoints The post it shah tsks-sees
the hose properly laid from the @cisssrn, and
directs the pipsmen where 70 work. While [
the horses are being tackled to the engine IN /
The engine house, before the departure, the
fireman is getting Up steam to be ready for
work as soon as he reaches the locality OF the 4
c~7uaasration. As part Of the kindHngis com
Possd of greasy, oily, tsrry or other inHama-
BE matter, required 70 get up steam at the ear
Hest possible moment, it is evident that a
heavy smoke viii leave the chimney when the
is lighted. It is to carry of this smoke
thsi a Cue is required 70 Be plscedimmediatsiy
above the chimney Of The FIRE steamer; without
il the house would Be 50 clouded that the men
could not DO fhsir work, and the horses would
probably become unmsnsgssble. Even with
the Cue, the amount Of smoke left in the house
during he passage between the fus and tue
isso gresl, thats good building, like most
Of or engine houses, would have its interior
coated with SCOT in a short tine. and would
Be refined for an social and clearly purposes.
sooner The necessary house is built the better.
% is an interesting sight to see q fire steamer
start on its mission Of mercy At a rspied
pace the horses issue from the engine house,
irawing their fiery and smoking burden, with
ss little hustle or noise ss a citizens carriage
the eosch-house. So quickly starts
De engine after The alarm is given. that here
s no time for boys and Others 70 gather round
be engine house before the engine Il on its
Eay. So rapidly passes the engine, leaving,
& b is right, a fiery train behind It, il il hope
ess to keep up with t. Gazing % the speed
which an the preliminary work is done,
~ hat shouting, hullsbaIlooing. hurrahing,
md thai reckless rushing through the streets
y frantic men and half-crazed boys that is
.sual al a fre-is done away. The giant FIRE
.onqueror does bis welcome work with a
the management CT the comparative
y punT hand engine is q stranger to. II the
Ire steamer is constructed well, and on proper :
rineiples, give il plenty to drink and manage
skiifaliy, and It viii do miracles. In two
he engine win be on is way 10 Men,
BIS, coming By way Of either Charleston OF 0
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Since writing the above Mr. Dsnbury has .
sceived ths following
PHILADELPHIA, March 3. 1850. ]
J D. DANBURY: The engine will be an !
sady on Monday next JoHE AssEw.
AE Danbary viii leave Tor Philadelphia on 7
hursdsy- We cali the attention Of cur
idzens to the fact that Eve hundred dollars
SIN wanting 70 complies tie sumo nsess- b
ary b pay for the Ere steamer. This small z
mount can be raised with a slight effort, and :
-e hope no time viii Be lost in placing The &
IN hand. !.
NJ. Danbuy Il Of opinion that our sueges- s
I'D about = Hsw house is unnecessary. and 7
sf BE 40 IS engine house can Be made to >
i1re every requisite. He expects that 2
m ean BE- 20 arranged as to convey he
Re from tas engine 10 the chimney. He =
sasFss bat II he engine was committed to ,
care = he No 4 company, they would =
.anage / 20 AZ 70 give general satisfaction. q
q SAD CAsE.-An elderly msn, named John r,