much to say, that nearly all the great fires by which large portions of our city have been . devastated, might have been early arrested, had the department possessed the same facilities for obtaining an abundant supply of water, as that which they will now enjoy from the introduction of the Croton. In view of these facilities, and animated by this expression on the part of the city government, the members of the department will continue to discharge their duties with increased zeal, and cherish the recollection of this day, as among the brightest in the history of their institution."

The various Military Corps assembling at their respective parade grounds, were by eight o'clock, in march for the Battery, which scarcely furnished space for them all. After

undergoing inspection, at 10 o'clock precisely, the procession moved in the order and route indicated by the annexed programme, previously published.

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PROGRAMME OF ARRANGEMENTS. The Line will be formed at 9 o'clock A. M. precisely, 6 abreast, the right resting on the Battery. The column will move at 10 o'clock, in the following order, viz :

Escort of Cavalry from General Storms' Brigade.

THE GRAND MARSHAL, General Gilbert Hopkins, accompanied by his Special Aids r General Prosper M. Wetmore, General Nathan B. Graham, Colonel Florence Mahoney, Colonel Henry P. Robertson, Colonel William W. Tompkins, Captain James Wardell. Military Guard of honor to the Grand Marshall comprising The Independence Guards, The Sing Sing Guards, and The Washington Riflemen.

FIRST DIVISION,