Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-11-21
OUR FIREMEN.
The Visit of the Washington steam Fire
Engine Company 10 Charleston, 8. c.
brilliant Reception.

ing, at about half past seven O'Clock, but In
wing to delay, caused by run offofa Freight =,
ain on the Wilmington, N. O. road, and a l.,
on connection at Florence, they did not ar ~
We until half past three in the afternoon.
Delegates from the different fire companies H
{ Charleston received the visitors, and con- Il
ucted them TO the city. 81
The following particulars of the reception q
Te take from the Charleston Courier, OF
saturday. n
THE ASSEMBLING n
If the companies took place at one o'clock, in 1
chapel street, one line ofthem resting on either
side of the street. They then repaired to the
lepOt yard, and formed into a hollow square,
N which position they awaited anxiously the 1
ihrll whistle, announcing the coming of the c
rain. About half-past three O'Clock 1t came |
in sight, and excited matters somewhat. IL
halted in the yard, which was reserved TO the |
fremen, the outer world" so to speak" being
densely crowded with spectators, DESTROYS OF
getting look at the strangers. As soon as
landing was effected, the visiting Firomen ,
formed line, while their officers were intro
duced TO the officers of the city companies,
and hands were cordially shaken.
THE GUESTS
were then escorted to the hollow square where
they were presented to the Firemen generally,
who cheered them Justly, Chief Marshal
Quinn, in turn called for cheers from his COM
pany, which were earnestly given.
Chief Nathan introduced President g. l..
Buist OF the Stonewall, who delivered the |
| following
ADDRESS OF WELCOME:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of The Wash |
inqton Fire Company Of Wilmington, Della
| marc Il prefer to you the friendly greetings
| mn of harl n
their name tender you sincere and cordial
welcome to the Inequalities of our city.
We arc indeed proud to enjoy the favor of
your presence, and thank you Tor hcnoring us
with visit.
This time honored organization is not I'M
mindful of the many ties which bind us as
Firemen together.
As sons Of South Corolina, We greet you as
citizens of an ilustrious commonwealth Of our
great and common countryside tendency of
whose wise and conservative craftsmanship
has been so to influence the Government as
that it should be constructed wisely benif-
Gently. and or the benefit and protection of
all-and, sir, when we reflect that it was
through the humanity and lberality Of the
/ L noble people OF your State, that many of our
1 honored and patriotic sons in times of great
trial were the recipients Of relief, how can We
D | in the language OF our Chief, otherwise than
congratulate ourselye', that the present oppor-
tunity is ours,
You come TO us the representatives of city
over which the genius of enterprise has been
lowering. You are the pioneers to this De-
!, partment of that portion Of our Northern
: brethren, who have for the first time in our
i history, permitted us to extend the right hand
of fellowship in spirit and in truth, as Fire
Y men are wont to do.
IS And when / assert that that enterprise and
| tI,ot diqpoeitiop n fp0forDjse pmouotpg from a
is people, like us, know that the sEedt drops on
is the brow of honest toll are more precious than
the Jewels on an imperial crown, well can we
l. appreciate the principles We are alike dedca-
ted 10 inculcate
i Welcome Men-Hrice Uelcome to Charleston,
Al Tat which Major B. grasped both hands of the
5. representative of the Washington, WHO stood
g. before him. Into the hands OF those l have
l. the honor TO represent do l confidently COM
e nit you.
1t V And now, brother Firemen Of Charleston,
for your guests, and for the State from whence
they come, let the words of your mouth give
expression to the pulsations of your hearts
[ At which six Carolina cheers were given
which rang upon the air for some time.
RESPONSE
was made by Mr. j. Frank Hazel, Of tn,
l. Washingtons, who was deeply moved by TIT
- spontaneous Outburst Of enthusiasm Of The
G. Charleston Firemen, and came forward aul
Sc made moust touching, eloquent and beauti
a. lu response.
A. THB PARADE.
,,1i About IS companies OF The Charleston De
a. parmcnt participated ia the parade, ant
passed over quite an extended route, to tn
IN Nigiant House, where bounliful COLLATION.
= was prepared, around which the visitors, tn
In band anu committee OF delegates who wen
;" \ a meet flpnn tpOx gaatq
= Before dong so, however, Presilen
20 Mpwry, OF the Vigilants, welcomed III
"A visitors Us follows:
w. Mr. President and Gentlemen ofhe Vas,
m tngtoR Fire Company Of Wilmington De,d
rare;
il The official representatives OF our Fire De
~ pGrlment has already fllingly expressed th
Is. welcome TO our city, which is warmly an
- lrAternally extended TO you by every fir.
ye man Of Charleston
,st Individually and cOlec lively, we extcn
NO the light hand Of siriendship-shall eve
ny esteem Jour visit memorable epoch in III
nd history Vt our department. But, gentlemen
an your visit to our good, old SCARED city, vi
he peculiarly pleasant remnsence 10 lutui
or. day IS TO the company have the honor to II
itv present, for to us has been assigned ii
re-. grateful Office OF making cur house 20,
4 home.
Cor In the olden lime the great and good maj
ef whose name you btar, crossed the De.aWa
nh TO meet and slbdue the enemies of his coui
ny, and thus conquer peace.
To-day you have come from the ice At
tie snow OF the North, with peace and gOC
will in your hearts, 10 grasp The hand
fnendship-mcet your brother flremen
the Sunny Southland 10 take captive the
l,r affections.
rs Fatigued, as you must be by yOur jouiu,
~ it would be Inappropriate In me, TO wea
orr you with speech making and | simply,
cd the name Of the Nigiant Fire Company,
de Charleston, desiie to express The joyful ",
10 come which we extend to you, and 10 81
he that during your sojUurn amongst u.s. o
house, our hearts, ourselves, belong to 70
ne The motto Of our Company is PerseeerGn
,sa. Iinc,mus, and to ills, | shall pledge mys
I'm, thst every member of the Yigilant will p,
nj form the first word Ofthe motto.
..ta 1t will be for you at parting 10 say whell
,nJ We have accomplished tue lust Hear
, If cheering ]
lar Marshal Quinn, responding, said:
nj. Mr.. President and Gentlemen:- We acce
lee with pleasure the welcome given Us; II
and more than we eXpec ed. Accept our than
her in the name OF my mpany and Of the ci
r in Of Wilmington, OF which we art proud to
am. ciiiz M. Should ever your COMPANY,
inc any other, visit our city, we will endeal
,o,. to give you IA welcome as fresh az
flowers Of May. ! hope that the conduct
,i,n the men | command will be such as not
cnd bling Il blush upon their checks, and car
MI. away with them, untarnished, The name
rni George Washington, OF Virginia. ITO
lao cheeIing.l
md The guests were rely allowed time
lrre rest themselves, when the Washington F
lare Company, OF Charleston, waited upon Ia,
ID" at the hotel aud insisted upon their preser
lu0t at men LugIne rouse a .hne OF march v
and ace'fIlhsiy l9rmeI, ana visitors and hos
rn- preceded by lhc visiting Silver Cornet Ba
are proceeded to the Washington Engine Hou
will in Nauderhorst street. Here ample arrani
menis had been made for the visit. A hu