The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-27


ing columns that our business men appreci-
ate in some degree the benefit of bringing
their business before the eyes of the people.
We would call attention to several columns
of new advertisements this week.
Accepted.
| Rev. +. c. Cummings has accepted the in
vitation of the North Church and Society Of
this place to become their pastor, and will
enter upon his duties here in short time.
New Fire Engine.
Wednesday was great day with the fire
department of st. Johnsbury. The occasion
was the reception and trial of new engine
Just built expressly for Torrent Co. No. L.
BY invitation Of this company, Deluge Go.
No. ., Captain F. Walker, Excelsior Hook
and Ladder Co., Captain 4. =. Blunt, and
Active, t, Captain Charles +. Barney, all Ear
ticip ated in doing escort duty, &c. The ST.
Johnsbury Cornet Band-which has Just
been re-organized for the campaign of go -
furnished most excellent music during the
marching and trial. About three O'Clock the
four companies proceeded to the railway sta
ton, No. received its new machine. and al
ter wet,lnS lis hose at the reservoir by the
iag-pole, marched to the cis,ern near the
Couit House, when "quicher than YOU could
say Jack Robinson" the ExcelsiorS had lad
degs to the top Of the St. Johnshury House.
and the leading ho>eman Of No. l was a.
stride Of the rid-e-pole, pouring stream Of
water down into the street. An hour and u
half was spent by the companie. in throwing
water-part of the time both engines draw
Ing their own supply. and part Of the time
No. l would supply Nos. . and and throw
/ stream besides; and for considerable
time No. threw three good sized streams
at once.
This water throwing was not test Of the
new engine, but simply for display, and ,c
see if it would "wcrk." The maker was ex
pected 10 be present. but was unavoidably
Standardization he comes the machine will
be more thoroughly tested. 1t was made by
Wm. LETTERS X Go. of Paw,uchet, r. l.; il is
oe OF their Sd class engines: its cylinders
are ten inches in diameter, and the stroke
made changable from 81 TO 9 inches. SO il
Can be pu; on an equality with other ma
chimes. Il car throw three streams at the
same time. The brakes are o3 feet long,
running lengthwi>e Of the tub. The tub is
mahogany and rosewood inlaii with pearl
On each side in large silver letters is ne
LAME Of The company-"ToREINr. L. Tie
running part and iron-Work is of light
c:eam co!or striped with red; the brake shafts
AID connections are polished IRON AS sta
X. above. il was made .Apressly for this
company in thorough and elegant manner
and at a great cost. and IS to all appearances
4 splendid machine.
This company appeared today for the first
time IN ,h,ir rev uniform. 1t consists in
regular fire caps Of New York style. with a
front piece on which is neatly leitered, Tor
rent |. The frockS are red. trimmed with
blue, with tri-colorsd rolling collar On
the back of a black belt is the word "St.
Jotnsbur, in white letter on red ground
work. Il i altogether the hantsomest uni
form We have seen. Long may this sallaa,
company wave.
Although We have given lengthy account
OF the company and new engine of Torrent
~ we cannot close this paragraph with
oUt referring to TIE acquisition which we
have TO our FIRE department in the Excelsior
Hooks and Ladders. Every one was sur
prised at the alacriiy and precision with
which they handled these indictments so val
liable AZ many fires We have no doubt
that all cur citizens join with Us in the opll-
ion tia, We have a ti.e department row that
is. 10 say the least. hare! 10 Re excel.ed.
As regards FIRE companies Delugc and Ac-
ti,e. We believe them both to be in good
working condiiion-No. , much better than
ever before.
This company is composed of sixty men.
who are net only efficient ard active in the
Use q. their machine but ready ard on hand
IN every emergency. With its present very
popular officers. No. will not only be Kept
together. but will flourish.
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