Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-22


others of our most useful citizens, Of whom the
last named, alone. now remains on the rolls Of
the company. Its original title was The Hy-
draulion Company of Alexandria,, and it was
so called from the two peculiar, low, long, en-
gines, with horizontal cylinders which it first
procured from Sellers and Pennock, Of Phlla-
delphia and which were known as ''hydrau-
lions. The first President was Jonathan
Janney, who was succeeded by Capt. VIM.
Morrell, followed by James P. Smith, and Ben
jamin Barton, who has presided over the COM
pany since lS43.
1t was at first located in the old brick and
frame house on the east side OF the market
square next to the watch house, one OF the
three saved in the late fire but in 1856, the
present neat engine house on north Royal street
was erected.
The great weight OF the old Hydraullons had
u very depressing effect on the energies OF the
company. rs it required very heavy force to
ret them to fires, and operate them, and one,
which belonged to the city, was given up IN
! 1912 or Whereabouts, and was turned over, by
the city authorities, to the Sun. In 1891, 4
| beautiful new suction, the pretticst engine ever
brought to Alexandria, was built for the com
pany BY VIM. Simpson. of Baltimore, and tins
lasted until the war, when It was ruined by the
soldiers In 1868 the steamer Potomac was
placed in charge Of the company, by the city;
| The first hose carriage, Familiarity called ''Old
Ironsides," was built by Mr.. James Atkinson,
and had wheels over six feet in diameter. 1t
could turel, rs the Sun boys, who used to race
with it, can, doubtless, remember. In 1872, Il
| handsome wowhceleu carriage, and, Subse-
uuently, a fine four wheeled one were procured;
but both persisted in the war.as did all the COM
pany records.
In the Spring Of 1867, the company was char
tered under its present title.
Tho present officers are Benjamin Barton.
President; Richard l.. Carnc, and Henry y.
Nevctt, Vice Presidents; Theodore II. ticklin,
Secretary: Michael Is. Harlow, Assistant Sccrc-
tarv: John S. Beach Treasurer; " m: Il.
| Simpson. Assistant Engineer; YIN. ii. Ward.
| Commander of Hose.
RELIEF HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company WAS
organized May lSt. lSti7, with W. X. ARMS
tcad as President, - Vice President;
e.. Il. Shinn. Secretary; John &. Adam,
Treasurer; j. p. Jordan, Commander;
The truck WAS purchased by contributions
| from the citizens Insurance companies ana the
City Council 1t arrived here in November Of
the same year, and the Star engine house, the
place designated for It's reception. not beng OF
| sufficient depth, it was housed temporarily III
Mr. Legs livery stable 1t was attcrwardsrc
moved to the Relief engine house on Prince
street, from which place, III May 1869, it was
! transferred 70 its present location on Fairfax
street The records OF the company were de-
| stroycd bv the fire ut the Orange depot, Feb
rlary :. $50.
Its present officers are j. NJ Steuart, Prcsi-
dent c. +. f,ntwsle. Vice President; \. y.
Warfcld, Secretary; Edgar Warticd, Recorder
J. NJ. johnson, Treasurer; and Il. NJ. Latham,
Forenan The company is now in Hourishlng
| condition, has about thirty members, who have
lately been thoroughly and handsomely equip
ped, and is a valuable auxiliary to the Fire De-
partment OF the city
TIE COLUMBIA STEAM FIRE COMPANY.
The Columbia Steam Fire Company was or
gauizcd March 9th, 1871, with the following
officers: William kilgour, President ID. y;
Windsor, LIST Vice President; NJ. d.: Ball, I'd
Vice President; Mahlon II Janney, lreasurer'
| Alfred j. Marshall, Recording Secretary; I'D
mund Burke Corresponding Secretary; DIR.
J. G. Hill, Surgeon; John b. Smoot, George
BRYAN and II. ". Yandcgritt, Executive Com
mittce; w. H.. Underwood Commander OF
Engine. Joseph Hardy, William Zimmerman
and William Cole, lst, "a, and Sd Commander
Of Hose; and r. j. Dangeriield,.M Mclean,
! Z, Pierpoint. George Uhlcr, W. Ii. Claridgc
and H. Herbner. Pipemcn. The engine was
purchased in Philadelphia with money appro-
priated by the City Council, and on March 18th
was. by order Of the Fire Wardens,. turned
over to the Columbia Company, and the Star
engine house ASS gned as its location
At meeting held March 3Otli, lt~WaS order
cd that the company have public parade on
the 22d of May in honor OF It's advent into the
Fire Department Of the city. and the other
members of the Department were invited to
participate in the procession
On April 18th the company recommended
TO the Fire Wardcns to make the following APP
poutments Richard Purcell, for Engineer;
Alpheus f. Brown, for Driver and James h.
Mansfield. for Fireman; but the appointments
have not yet been confirmed.
The uniform Of the company consists OF black
pants, Baltimore fremen'S hat and belt, with
the name Of the company and member gray
shirt trimmed, and number Of the company ON
the front, black cravat. and on parade white
rose on left side.
The horses, splendid pair Of animals black
: and OF large size, were purchased with funds
raised by the company: who have also pro
vided the necessary Stabling. The services OF
on the night of the destruction of the market
house, when the efforts of its members were
, eXertcd with will and telling effect.
CIRCUIT COURT FuR THE CORPORATION. -
The May term Of the Circuit Court for the
Corporations Judge Keith presiding comlncnc-
ed this morning
Lo,c .S,ilc.-Ihr will of Snphi;; +. Lowe T.,>
admitted to probate.
Chuucr,y .Sih.-W. H. Fnwlc TT MS. ".
Edelin, l. Harris report Of commissioner Chill
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