wheeled hose carriage, painted black and gold. Banner on one side, an eagle with a fire in the back ground, on the other, the burning of the National Theatre. Next came,

Mutual Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1. Truck drawn by 40 men, in citizen's

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dress, dark throughout ; truck painted green, with black stripes. Banner represents the name and number of the Company, surmounted by a gilt hook and ladder on each side ;

are torches and axes ; above is a Phcenix rising from the flames, beneath is the motto of the Company, " Mutual." Next came,

Chatham Fire Engine Company No. 2. Engine painted red and gold, with bronze pannels ; the painting on the back is a portrait of James Wallack, as Rolla. Engine drawn by 38 men uniform, fire caps, red flannel shirts, and dark pantaloons. Banner, represent- ;

ing the burning of the Bowery Theatre on the right is a fireman, carrying an orphan ;

child in his arms, and leading another by the hand ; on the left is a representation of the engine with their hose attached to a hydrant ; two brass torches and brass signal lanterns, were borne by boys. Next in order was,

Niagara Hose Company No. 2. Two wheeled hose carriage, painted red, drawn by 10 men, dress as above. Next came, Forrest Engine Company No. 3. Engine painted black and gold ; the painting on the back represents the last scene in the tragedy of Metamora. Drawn by 32 men, dress same as above ; the Banner borne by 6 lads in uniform ; the front represents the Goddess of Liberty, fostering Commerce and Trade, in the distance buildings on fire, and engines at work. On the back is a view of the burning of the Bowery Theatre, the whole surmounted by the American Eagle, bearing the motto, " Liberty, Commerce, and Trade." Next came