New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

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Local Intelligence. |
ALL ALONG THE FIRE LuE.-fhe fire.
mems parade yesterday passed of without
accident, the procession going over the
long route without trouble Of any kind,
and halts were seldom made.
Before the procession formed Mr.. e.
Flood, foreman Of American No. 2, was vio-
lently assailed on St. Charles street, near
Clay statue, and thumped on his head with
. large trumpet by Major Manning, of
No. IL. The difficulty was caused by the
young men who were employed in the
House of Representatives in tho Sergeant.
at-Azms' department. They had secretly
banded together and conspired to surprise
him, FIRST agreeing to purchase . pure silver
trumpet and present it to him while be was
in command. of his company. Naturally
enough, Mr.. j. p. Kelly was tho prime
mover, and when he started to make tho
presentation got frightened and called on
Major Manning to do the killing business.
Mr.. Flood locked almost everywhere, but
was unable to find the right kind Of words
to help him out Of the scrape.
Yesterday morning, previous to the
parade, delegation Of the Mobile fire de-
psrtment met ct the enginehouse Of Colum-
bis Steam Fire Company No. S, and were
by them escorted to the residence of Nj.
Thomas O'Connor, chief engineer of the
fire department, and also . member Of Co
lumbia No. S, on Julia, between Camp and
Magazine streets, whore they presented
him with . magnificent silver service. Mr..
John J. Crowley, foreman Of Washington
Fire Company No. 8, Of Mobile, made the
presentation on behalf of tho delegation, -
follows:
Mr.. OCouuor, as . representative q the
Mobile Fire Department, allow me to pre-
eent. to YOU on behalf Of that association
with this testimonial a. an expression OF
their regard and esteem for. you, not - .
fireman but Is . gentleman TOT yNn r. KIND IND
association. We selected to-day % the
proper time, it being tho anniversary Of
vour fire department of which You are
the chief engineer, it being one of the
erestest departments in this united country.
Again, allow me to ask you to accept this
testimonial of their appreciation for you.
At the conclusion of his remarks Mr..
Crowley presented the testimonial. also .
communication and the following resolu
tions accompanying it:
At meeting Of the Mobile Fire Depart
ment Association, held on January 10, 1876,
it was unanlmously-
Resolved. That the heartfelt thanks OF
this association be rendered to MT. Thomas
O'Connor, of New Orleans, for his kind and
gratuitous services on behalf Of this asso-
citation as its appraiser; it was further
Resolred. That . committee OF four be
appointed to procure some proper tesnmo-
pressive OF the high regard and esteem IN
which he is held by this association.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Crowley's re-
marks, Chief O'Connor responded as fol
lows:
Mr.. Crowlee-My dear friend, this il
As surprising IS pleasing to me. 1t 10 watn
love and gratitude that l accept at your
hands. from the Mobile fire department.
this beautiful token OF appreciation Of my
past services in their behalf. When wal
summoned abroad BY that city to perform
. duty, l went in that noble spirit which
characterizes all brave and true tiremeu
without fear or favor, and it Is most graft
fying to know that my services have oeen
appreciated by both the citizens and fire
men of that city. When Father ilme
and I, as we'll as many of you, may bt
numbered among the dead. there may 81
eome of nv children left, which, at the ligh
of this, will feel emotions OF kind teeLinRi
within them, and the fact be recalled u
them that their father once rendered scr
vice which was duly appreciated.
To YOU, Mr.. Crowley, is confided the trus
of conveying my heartfelt thanks 20 ta'
citizens, and particularly the Fire Depart
ment Association of Mobile, for this beautl
ful testimonial of their appreciation OF my
past services; and let me assure you tina
Whenever my services or those OF the oe
partment of this city are needed, We VII
respond with that alacrity with which
responded when called. Gentlemen, agail
thank you sincerely.
At the close of his remarks Mr.. OConno
invited the company to join him in . glas
of punch, when he offered the following
toast: Pledged-A lasting fraternity to TN
iremen of Mobile. After which the com
mittee proceeded in carriage to Cana
street, as the guests of Columbia No. 3.
The following prominent Mobile freme1
came to witness the celebrations: John j
Crowley. foreman No. 8; Henry kearns
chief engineer; M. Sloan, foreman No. g; "
II. Stout, No. 8; w. A. Preist, No. .; )
McAlcer, No. S; J. J. Russell, No. Z; u
O'Conneu, Hook and Ladder No. l.
Mr.. Bidwell decorated the front OF tn
Academy Of Music, having the name AM
number of all companies on white gonfs
Ions.
MANY other places were decorated i
honor Of the occasion.
1t is difficult to decide which compan
won the most praise for appearance.
Kernine, the recent discovery from tn
cotton plant. sure cure for fevers. Ci
culars at M. B. Morrison & Co. For sal
nv Max y,tter, No. 2O5 Poydras street..
Buy one dollars worth of tea this wee
at the tea depot, No. S Camp street. an
Won will receive q handsome Chinese to
canister free of charge.
BLOODY Row AMONG COMMISSION MEi
cuANrs-Between seven and eight o'cloc
Last evening there was terrible row IN Tn
office of Messrs. Prestidge, Graham q 20
No. 60 Carondelet street. Mr.. w. y. Harde
man the silent partner in the firm, ha
warm words with Mr.. Prestidge concernln
business matters, and in consequence