Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-06

ches; second, 152 feet inches; tnird,
144 feet inches. 1t.
II. Union No. 1, Salem, N. Y; Van
ness d Co., makers; 81 inch cylinder, 81
inch stroke; first prize, 155 feet z inches
second, 1853 feet inchesl; third, las feet.
10. Deluge No. 1, Keene, n. H.; Hun
neman & Co., makers; 6 inch cylinder,
Is inch stroke !; first prize, failed to reach
platform; second, $50 feet 4 inches
third, $50 feet inch.
ID. Torrent No. /, Marlboro, Mass.
LETTERS & Co., makers;9 inch cylinder, .
inch stroke first prize, 155 feet inches
second, 154 feet inches third, 157 feet
ID. Alert No. 1, Winchendon, Mass.
Howard & Davis, makers 6 IL inch cyl,
inder, Is inch stroke first prize, 156 feet
10 inches second, 154 feet 2 inches.
As soon as the result of the trial for the
first prize became known the Hydropath
the successful company, rent the air with
exultant cheers. Their machine was al
once decorated with an immense broom
that had been made expressly for the
Volunteer Hose Company of Burlington
by W. R.. Worden, for presentation to the
winning company. A large rake present
ed by Washington No. 2, of this place
was also mounted on the machine and
amidst enthusiastic cheering the company
started on triumphant march through
several streets.
The gallant Torrent boys of New
Hampshire, also received the announce
ment of their success with much enthusi
asm.
The trial for the third prizs was mo-
concluded till after eight o'clock, and the
rain having commenced falling the greater
part of the crowd of spectators dispersed
before it's close.
The Boxers were peculiarly unfortun
ate in the trial for the first prize, tht
hose bursting twice at the beginning o
their playing. The hose had been Dor
rowed for the occasion from the Washing
ington company of this place. and was re
markedly strong, having lately been test
ed at 225 pounds pressure. There is mt
doubt the hose had been cut by some mali
cious person, and it is reported man wal
seen to press his foot againstit, and it il
supposed il was cat by knife fixed il
his boot.
The Torrent of Marlboro, n. H, which
took the second prize, is newly organ
lied company, having never before com
peted for prize, aud their record. unde
the circumstances, was very creditabl
one.
The Phoenix of Whitehall had the mis-
fortune to break an axle on the trial fol
the first prize, and were obliged to com
pete for the remainder in this disabled
condition.
The Union of Cambridge, n. Y, is {
newly organized company, and the mem
bers had not practiced together previou
to the trial. They made very oreditabl'
exhibition, and their average would havt
been better but for the misfortune o
bursting their hose on the trial for thu
second prize.
The Alert of Wipchendon, Mass, hat
one of their brakes disabled on the tria
for the first prize, and were obliged tc
Withdraw without competing for the third
prize. The Union of Salem, n. Y, burst
their hose on the trial for the second
prize.
The trial was conducted in very fair
and impartial manner, and all seemed
with the result. The breeze was
so constant that there was little advan'
tase gained in favor of any company by
a transient calm. Everything passed of
in the most orderly manner.
COL. JoYCE's PRESENTATION ADDRESS
In consequence of the lateness of the
hour and the rain which prevailed at the
close of the trial, the address of Colonel
joyce, which was intended to be given
on presenting the prizes, was omitted
We are, however, able to present it en-
tire below:
Mr.. F0re7pdn,-It is fact, which the
history of our race clearly demonstrates,
that it is the hope of obtaining some
coveted prize or reward, which nerves
men to extraordinary exertions and noble
efforts in any enterprise, or in any call
ing.
Whether a knowledge of this fact will
increase our admiration and respect for
humanity, or not, our own observation
and experience, as well as the history OF
our race, compels us to the conclusion
and we are forced to take things as we
And them and as they are.
The scholar, wastes the midnight lamp,
and tolls through the dark labyrinths OF
ancient and modern lore, that may at
last gather a harvest of gold for his pains,
and epioy the reputation which he knows
his ACCOMPLISHMENTS will assuredly bring
him.
The soldier, hurls himself upon a forest
of bristling bayonets, and bravely charges
upon whole parks of artillery belching
forth death and slaughter, that be may
crafty an innate thirst for military glory
and that his name may be engraven upon
the roll of fame with these the world calls
heroes.
The christian, who discards and re-
nounces the pride and pomp of this vain
world, who amid suferings and self
denials daily bears the cross of bis master
the SCOTS and ridicule of
a large portion of his fellowmen, keeps
constantly in view the promised crown of
life, and the mansions of rest which have
been prepared for him by one who has
gone before.
Yea my friends, and amid all this null
titude, the Firemen even, is not exempt
from the powerful influence of this same
motive.
But do not speak of this because it is
wrong, or in the least degree censurable ;
on the contrary it is all right, and just as
1t should belt is part and portion of
the great Divine economy, and without
this stimulating influence, the world
would become as barren heath, and
of no more importance or utility
in creation, than the lazy Hotentot or the
cruel Hindoo,
1t is the great motive power which
moves the worlds vast machinery, and
was created and given to us in wisdom by
Him who holds the worlds in the hollow