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

Independence Hose Company No. 3. Two wheeled hose carriage, painted black and gold, drawn by 40 men, in the same uniform as above. Followed by,

La Fayette Hose Company No. 4. Two wheeled hose carriage, drawn by 15 men, in the same uniform as above. Next was,

Protection Fire Engine Engine painted black, with gilt stripes, Company No. 5. carriage work, cream with red stripes, ornamented with flowers, drawn by 46 men, uniform as above. The Company was preceded by a miniature engine, a fac-simile of the large one, and borne by 8 boys. Followed by, New York Hose Company No. 5. Four wheeled hose carriage, painted green, polished brass scrolls and mountings ; a gilded arch sprung, from the top of the reel, surmounted by an eagle, from whose talons garlands of natural flowers were carried to the four extremities of the carriage. Drawn by 40 men, uniform as above. Banner, borne by a member and supported by two boys in fire dress, was of crimson silk, yellow fringe and tassels represents a golden figure five, surrounded by a length of hose upon a scroll above, is the name of the company, and beneath is the motto, " From our vigilance