the Demon of Fire, by the aid of his skilful and intrepid allies the firemen of New York. On the other side is the Queen of Cities, calling attention to a picture, representing the Dam at the Croton River, the origin of the aqueduct. On the lower part of the border, surrounding the picture, are emblazoned the arms of the city of New York, in basso relievo. The silk on which the design is portrayed, measures 9 feet by 7 feet its color . ;

is a rich mazarine blue. The fringe, tassels, and cord, are crimson and amber. The banner is surmounted and greatly adorned by three separate groups of carving, the centre consisting of a fireman's cap, with atrumpet affixed to the top, on which stands a large three and a half feet from tip to tip at each end eagle, with extended wings, measuring are trophies composed of hook and ladders, torch, trumpet, pipe and axes.

The banner was presented to the Fire Department on the morning of the procession, by his Honor the Mayor, Robert H. Morris, with an appropriate address, and was received by A. P. Pentz, Esq., President of the Fire Department. Next to the Banner came the Grand Marshal and two aids, followed by the officers of the Fire Department Fund.

The Exempt Firemen followed, and were succeeded by Hudson Fire Engine Company, No. 1, drawn by 129 members. Uniform, fire caps, red flannel shirts, and dark pantaloons. Engine painted black, striped with gold ;