The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-08


to give credit to whom credit is due, and
nave ever evinced desire to encourage Gu
teprize aHd energy. These two qualifications
II properly dittused through all the elements
OF our body polite would soon make US
city OF as gigantic proportions as N. York;
but there see ms to be want of spirit; the
O"ated feeling among our people, which il
existing and properly ditused, would give
Us new life, and in short tune lead US on
the high road to fortuae. It is extremely
refreshing in such times as these, whea al
most every house seems divided against it,
self, to find one body which is United and
working tremendously together for the com.
mon good; to find a body OF msn banded
together for no selfish purpose, but for the
sole object of Aiding in the noble efforts o.
saving the lives of their fellow citizens. 80
Such Union as this is worthy of commen-
dalton, and we Hope it may exist forever;
and such band is oar noble FIREMEN. These
sentiments were engendered by a visit t. the
United Engine House yesterday afternoon :.
At the instance Of several of the gentleman.
ly members OF that corps, we did not only
have the pleasure of inspecting their bealti-
full hall, and the magnificent saloon above il
(Which is fitted up like splendid oondoir,
bat We actually had smile with that same
delegation, from the mysterious depths o.
that comfortably situated and admirably Gt-
ted institution at the head of the steps, which
but for its being the second floor we
should denominate wins vault. However,
this company have way of doing things in
a manner peculiarly their own; and We
shouldn't wonder if Swine vault" was the
proper name, even il it is MT in the cellar.
From the small room in the rear where the
centre table was so handsomely decorated,
we went into the front room or main saloon.
which looked ts tho 1t hii been fitted up
for the high days aad holiday rendezvous
of the Gods. The floor is covered with
most beautiful pattern of Brussels carpet
On either side Of the room, vis a els, are
elegant sofas; while marshslied all a.
round the room are small army OF very
large, massive, ana beautifully furnished
mahogany chairs, whose very air seemed to
say, "sit down c)mtortably for once in you
life;' and We did sit down, and from tina
seat, which was at lirst 50 inviting, aad -.
terward so comfortable, we took a geaera |
survey.
The Presidents seat ia behind an Immense
fire plug, while on each side are Juvenile fire
plugs, which serve as supporters for two
gas lamps these lamps or jets are in the
shape of two hose pipes. from the nosse OF
which TOW two streams OF gas instead OF
water. suspended from the ceiliag are three
beautiful Chandeliers, and at the windows
are the the most superb Damask drapery.-
The1whole arrangement of this beautiful
hall evince the utmost taste aad good judg
ment, and reflects much credit ON the United
Fire Company, and not little upon the
Executive Committee who had charge of the
matter.
This admirably disciplined corps have
claim upon our citizens which they have
earned by long series OF struggles with
the deyouring element, and it afford us
much pleasure to say that, that claim has
been dsely acknowledged by large nunber
Of gentlemen who have become contributing
members. 1t also affords as much pleasure
to testify to the fact that they have made
good use of the funds entrusted to their use
1t Is in contemplation to add Library to
this hall, and already has an order been sent
off for collection of paintings to decorate
its walls.
The United Rugi inc Company owned one
of their engines, which, together with the
| land on which the house is built, has been
by them ceeded to the city. In addition to
this, they have furnished their own hall in
the above magnificent style, the whole in-
volving a cost to them as company. OF
nearly $4,000, which is within $500 Of
what the building cost the Corporation. -
| Well done Uuited