The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1867-02-28
WESTINGHOUSE BIRTHDAY.
-FIRE'WEN't 8 PARADE.

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appropriately celebrated in this place
by grand and imposing parade of the
Martinsburg Firemen. Early in the
morning large flag was suspended
across the street in front of their Hall,
in honor Of the Day, and at about ten
o'clock they commenced their line of
march, headed by the Martinsburg
Band which discoursed appropriate and
enliyening music. The Firemen were
beautifully and tastefully uniformed,
and made a handsome appearance.
Their Engine was splendidly decorated,
and a beautiful young lady, handsome
ly attired as the Goddess of Liberty,
was seated on the top, giving to the
whole an appropriate and attractive
appearance, and making d magnificent
display.
After marching through the princi-
pal streets, the Firemen repaired to the
Court House, which was soon filled
with citizens. After the appointment
of a committee on the part Of the citi-
zens to draft resolutions expressive of
their interest felt in the success Of the
Organization, and whilst they were en-
gagged in making up their report, his
Honor, Judge Hall, was called ON and
responded in a neat little speech which
was vociferously appplauded.
At the conclusion of his remarks the
Committee ON Resolutions reported the
following, which were unanimously
adopted:
To the President Of the patriotic Com
pany Of F'iremen Of the Town Of Mar
tinsburg, and to the citizens met in cele-
bration Of the birthday Of the 5" father
of our country George Washington,
the man " first in war, first in peace,
and first in the hearts OF his country
men,"
WHEREAS, Rebellion, war and blood
shed has been Waged by traitors to the
founded by Washington
and his compeers, and have drenched
this fair land Of freedom with the blood
of patriots, and have prevented the pa
triotic citizens Oh NIartinsburg from
giving expression Of respect for this
natal day of the great captain Of Ameri-
can liberty therefore
BE it ResoMed, By the firemen and
citizens Of the town of Martinsburg, that
we hail with delight the return OF this
so dear and sacred to every
loyal and patriotic American citizen and
that we express our heartfelt thanks to
Almighty God for this opportunity of
celebrating the same.
Resolued, That we hail with joy the
return of Peace to our recently distract
ed country, and devoutly pray that our
peace and liberty may be preserved to
us for all time to come.
Resolced, That the thanks of the citi-
zens of this town are due to the men,
be,s of the Martinsburg Fire Company
for iheir organization, and willingness
to labor for the benefit of the COM
munity, should we be visited with an
unfortunate conflagration, as we'll as for
their patriotism, as manifested in the
celebration of this day.
Resolued, That the thanks Of the citi-
zens of this town are due to Miss Jane
C. Harms, for her presence and counte-
nance on the occasion, and for the very
ladylike manner with which she acted
in the capacity assigned to her.
Resolued, That our thanks are due to
the members of the Martinsburg Brass
Band for the part they have taken in
this celebration.
H. G. MCDANIEL, President.
JAMES w. ROBINSON, v;ca Presidents.
John w PTTZER
AARON BURR STEINMETz, Sec'y.
II. H. Blackburn, ESQ.,, was then
called out and addressed the audience.
He paid fitting and glowing tribute
to the memory, virtue and unselfish
patriotism of the immortal Washington,
and closed with the expressed hope that
the animosities and bitterness engen-
dered by the past may be buried in OBJ
livion, and the people of all sections of
our common country join hands in fra
ternal feeling to prosper and perpetu-
ate the institutions founded by Wash
ington and his compatriots. $50 mote
it be-
The exercises of the Day were fol-