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vnT.iTMT? VT -NUMBER 845.] CHARLESTON, S. C., MONDAY MORNING, MAY 4, 1868. [EIGHTEEN CENTS A WEEK BY TELEGRAPH Our European Diapatcnet. . rBY ATLANTIC CABLE.] TBS TP*""* CHUBOH DEBATE- C03IML\N13 OF THE I, PRESS--THE WAS ES SOUTH AKSSICA. LOMOS, May 1.-Io the House of Commons to-night the debate on the Irish Church was continued, but no leading members on either side took past. Spencer' H. Walpole acknow? ledged, that it would "be 'unwise at this time to found an established church in Ireland; but de? clared that it was & far more serious thing to destroy such an establishment. All arguments Mnought in favor of such action would be equally rated against th 2 Established Church of England. He.warned the House against the consequences which would follow the de? struction of the Irish Church. ' ! London journals this morning concur in lamenting the fact that the debate on the Irish Church question seems to have been left to the second-rate men. of the House, and that yalu able time is wasted in desultory discussion, which serves no other purpose than to give an opportunity 'for partisan r?crimination, both parties thus playing directly into the hands of Disraeli, whose great object now is to protract the controversy and gain time. Advices from the. geat of war, from Para guayan souroos, admit that the Brazilian i ron? dada passed Humarla under the fire of its guns. They were assisted in the perilous un? dertaking by batteries which had been planted by the allied commander around the fortress, anrl which kept up a terrific fire upon the Para? guayans during the passage. This daring feat was not accomplished without a heavy sacri? fico of life and. hmb, as the killed and woun< ed on board- the fleet number fifteen hundred men* LoKPOff, M*y 8.-I", is said to-day that Prime Minister Disraeli yesterday tendered his resig? nation, -but that- it was not accepted. Mr. Gladstone will ni ovo on Monday to suspend all Orders, in order io take-up the resolutions in? troduced by him,relative to the Irish'Church. If the rewlutjons , should be carried, it ie thought that an address to the Queen will fol ww* . 1 . I ?csi: . A [THE MAHNET BEPOXXS received by Atlantic ' . telegwpb'wf?M**^^ Stanbery concra [ Ms ten 'for a mo ment to one who rmderstteda Andrew Johnson btiter than most of you; for bia opportunities have been neater. .When nearly 1?? years ago he called ms fron* the pursuit* of W&ot?esional life to take a seat in his C&bmel^.Ifariswerec the c?a under a aens^of pubBc a^rty. '-V cam? here almost a stranger, to him and every mem? ber of the Cabinet except Mr. Stanton.. We had boan friends for many yeareV .'' Senators, need I tell you that all my_ tendencies, are conserva? tive ? Ton, Mr. Chief Justice* who have known me for a third of a ctartury, cain bear nie wit? ness. T^w,ncAam<?3i8niy.prefe8f?ion. From the moment I waa honored with a seat in thei Cabinet of Mr. Johnson,'not'a" step was taken that did not come under my observation-not a word was said that escaped my observation. I regarded him closely in the Cabinet, and still: more in private and confldehtial conversation. Isaw him often tempted with bad advice. I knew that evil counsellors were more than once around h"n, I observed him- with the most - intense anxiety, but never, in w ord, in deed, in thought, in action, did I discover in that man anything but loyalty to the -constitution and tbe laws. He stood finn as a rock against all temptation to abuse his own powers or to ejorcise those -which were not con? ferred upon bim, .Steadfast .and self-re? liant in the midst, of all difficulty when dangers threatened, 'when tempta? tions were strong, he looked only to the constitution of bis country and to tho people. ^ Yes, senators, I have seen that man tried as few have been tried. I have seen his confi? dence abused. I have seen bim endur?, day after day, privations such as few men have been called upon to mest, No man cxruld have met them wi th more sublime patience. Sooner or later I knew the explosion must come; and when it did come my only wonder was that it bad boen so long delayed. Yes, senators, with all bis fault*), the President has been more sinned against than shining:'' Fear not then to acquit him. The constitution of the country is as saf? in bia bands from violence as it was in the band? of Washington- But if, senators, you condemn, him-if you atrip him of the robes of office-jf you degrade bim tb the ut? most stretch of your po ?ver, mark the prophe? cy: The strong arms of the people will be about hipa. They will find a way to raise bim f from any depths to which, you may consign bim, and we shall five to see bim redeemed and to bear the majestic voice of the people. Well done, faithful servant; you shall have your reward. But if, senators-as I. cannot believe, but bas ' been boldly said, with almost official sanction your votes bays been .canvassed and the doom of the President sealed, then let that judgment sot be pronounced m the Senate Chamber, just bore, where oar CamilhiB, in the hour of our greatest pani, tingle-handed, met and baffled the enemies of tbs republic ; not here, where he stood faithful among the faithless; not here, where be fought tho good fight for the Union and the . Constitution; not in this chamber, whoso walla echo with that clarion voice that in the days of our greatest danger carried hope . and comfort to many a despondant heart, strong as an army' with banners; np, not here; <# seek ont rather the darkest "and gloomiest chamber in the subterranean recesses of the capitol, where tho cheerful right of day never enters; there erect the altar and immolate the pictim." Jjr THE HOUSJL afio^tbe return .from the court, Donnely, of Minnesota, made a personal explanation. Washburn?, of Illinois, wrote a ?etter to Donnely's constituents, denouncing .bim. Donnely said the letter contained twenty four false statements. Donnely proceeded, an hour and a half, in tho moot bitter invective. The Speaker called him to order half a dozen times. - Washborne said-"Let the party go on," and the House not objecting, be went on. Donnely had letters read, going to show that Washhurne had outrageously slandered him. In the course of his mvective against Wash? hurne, Donnely said: "If there be in our midst one low, sordid, vulgar BOUI; one barren, mediocre mteUigenoe;< one heart callous to every kindly sentiment, and to every generous emotion, one tongue leprous with slander, one mouth which is line unto a den of foul beasts giving forth deadlyors; od if there be here one character which, while blotched and spotted, yet raves and rants and blackguards like a prostitute; if there be here . one bold, bad, empty, bellowing demagogue, it ia the gentleman from Illinois. ' ISenshtion. ? Waihburne replied, reiterating the truth of bia letter, and saying he could make no an to a man who had been false to his friends party, bis country, his religion and his Go Pending a motion to censure Washburne House adjourned. The Star says heavy bets were madeyei day-the odds being three tooneinfav< conviction. Twenty-four millions were drawn from treasury yesterday to pay the interest on twenties, reducing the coin on hand to sixty hons. No more coin will be required until first of July, when the demand will be tienty-seven millions. Disbursements during the month: Civil $6,000,000; war, $7,000,000; navy, $2,500,000. The Republican Congressional Commi have advices from Louisiana. The Conse tives have one majority in the Senate, wi will prevent the adoption of the fourteenth i cle, thus delaying; reconstruction. v Revenue to-day, $1,245,000. For the w< $4,500,000. For tho year $159,000,000. Grant is visiting Philadelphia. Stevens informed the Reconstruction Cc murtee that he was sick, and'no meeting held to-day. The offensive speeches in the House 1 night wer? patiently swallowed. Serious c sequences are improbable. Mr. Davis Again Bailed. RKHHOND, May 2.-The Davis bail bond < renewed to-day, the accused to appear si day next term as the court may hereafter The Judge said Chief Justice Chase hadt him that he would be in Richmond to pres at the Davis trial within two days after the i peachment trial had concluded. The x bond given baa Horace Greeley, Cornelius Ti derbilt and Gerritt Smith on it for twenty-f thousand dollars each, and the rexnaini twenty-five thousand dollars is given by c: zens of Richmond. This was done by ins tru ions from parties named. Senator Bright, Indiana, was in the courtroom. General I and ex-Secretary Seddon were in the city to ? tend as witnesses. It is thought the trial v. take place the last of May. - Gen. Schofield made several appointmei ol rannicipal officers for Bichmond to-da Among them- are for high constable, Wm. T&B, lat? sergeant-at-armB of the conventioi city aragoon, Dr. Charles S. Mills, a procaine arisen; inspector of the gas works, N. Swe< issn, who aided the escape of United Stat ?ffleera from Libby prison during the war; si for messenger of the council, a negro nam John Oliver. 2fc . -. Louisiana, A flairs. NEW OBLIAMB, May 2.-The official return the ?lection is not yet published. The Repu' lican gives returns from all parishes, makii the majority 17,808. They also chum twent, two Republicans in the State Senate again fourteen Democrats, and sixty Republics members in the House against forty-one Demi era ts. Warmouth's majority for Governor is Bligh ly in excess of the constitutional majority. The Republican Convention completed ii nominations this morning. Two Presidents electors and several Chicago delegates are co ored._ Methodist Conference. CHICAGO, May 2.-The Methodist Episcopa Conference organized to-day, with Bisher Simpson in the chair. Many petitions wer presented favoring lay delegations. A discus non regarding the freedmen elicited consider able opposition to colonization and coloniza lion eociet?ee._ Sew York Bank Statement. Nsw Tons, May 2.-The Bank S tatemen shows an increase of $5,014,000 in loans 11,232,000 in specie, $10,896,000 in deposits 13,096,000 in. legal tenders, and s decrease o: ?120,000 in circulation. [TEE MARKET REPOSTS received by telegrapl will be found in our Commercial Department on the fourth page.] aa . THE THDP OF OUR FIRE M EH. FULL ACCOUNT OF THEIR DOINGS TN SAVANNAH. HOW THEY WERE WELCOMED. . THE PROCESSION, THE PLATING OFF ANl THE PRIZES. A JOLLY TIME-DINNERS, EXCURSIONS AND BALLS. HOMXWAED-BODND-THE A?BIVAL AND EXCEPTION IN CHA?LXBTON. Ac., Ac., Ac. [nov otra SPECIAL COSEZSTONDENT.] SCHEVEN HOUSE, SAVANNAH, May L-The first of May is one of the days which the Georgians select from the calendar to wreathe in flowers, devote to bliss and beauty, and then enshrine among the loveliest of their memories. It is an anniversary unit of twenty-lour hours, with a night on each aide of it, and the sun laid on top to keep it in its place; and crinoline and corduroy alike look forward to its arrival and celebration with the most determined purpose to be ecstatically happy. In old rimes the day used to be celebrated by the military, and everybody perspired brass buttons and gold lace. The people by the thousand poured into town from neighboring plantations; the parades were marked with all the pomp and circumstance of glorious war; militia brigadiers were like Grand Moguls; the old maumas drove heavy bargains in ground? nut cake and "taffy," and the people, one and all, surrendered themselves to the enjoyments of the hour. The war interfered with old customs, how? ever, as it did with well nigh everything else; and since the-late "unpleasant difficulty," the only celebration that bas taken place in Savan? nah has been the one, in the hurly-burly of which your correspondent now writes-the An? niversary of the Fire Department. It may be imagined that after such an inter? val of quietude, every means would be adopted to make the event strongly indicative of the interest taken in it by all classes. Invitations were extended to the fire departments of neigh? boring cities, and commensurate preparations made to receive in due form, and with true Georgian hospitality, the multitude of expect? ed guests. These have come; they have seen; they have been conquered. THE ARRIVAL. How the YiirilftntB and Washington, accept? ing this generous invitation, left home, the marine purgatory which we endured on the passage, and our arrival this morning, at three o'clock, are incidents that have been described in a former communication. On leaving the steamer, there being only two or three representatives of the Fire Depart? ment of Savannah present, both companies dragged their machines to the Marshall House, where quarters bad been pro Tided. This seeming lack of attention on I part of the Georgians was due to the sude change of th? hour of departure from Charl ton, so that we were really not expected m two hours later. The incident caused 1 Georgians much chagrin, and their expressic of regret have been profuse. The two companies had scarcely arrived the Marshall House before the Marshall He Company, Captain White, a delegation "Metropolitans," and others marched up, i companied by a band of music. Here the f< mal reception took place. J. R. Saussy, Es a talented lawyer of Savannah, acted as t spokesman of the Georgians, and with a gre deal of feeling delivered himself as follows: "My Brother Firemen of Charleston: To t Marshall Hose Company has been assigned t honor of meeting and tendering you the ht pitalities of the firemen of Savannah, and behalf of President White and his efficie company I welcome you in our midst. "We thank you for accepting our invitatii to be present on this occasion, and by yo j presence adding so greatly to the celebratio We welcome you as brothers, a broth erho< united not by secret obligations and oaths, r cognizing each other not by grips and priva passwords, as many other associations wboi members sustain fraternal i elations to ea< other, but by a bond of fraternity welded I heat, lurid fiameB, smoke and crumbling wall "This anniversary has been observed in da: ot yore in Savannah, with all the pomp ai ceremony of military parade, but now, no moi do we behold the flash of the sabre and tl brilliant uniform, or hear the tread of our cit zen soldiery, as they celebrate the anniversai of our patron, St. Tammany. But while th; privilege is yet denied us, the civic celebratio by the various associations of bremen has bee observed by those who are banded together fe a purpose as noble and useful. While the mil tia protected our liberties, the firemen hav protected our homes and habitations". "I beg again, gentlemen, to assure you of hearty welcome, and to express the hope th a your stay with us will be pleasant, and that yo; will carry away with you pleasant memories. [Applause.] The President of the Vigilants, S. T. Tupper stepping to the front, responded. He said: "We of the Vigilants have come here, no for personal enjoyment alone, but to exchangi greetings with you of a sister city, allied to m by so many tender ties. He trusted then would be none but an honorable rivalry be tween the two communities, especially at i time like this, when the people of the Soutt were moving onward to a destiny that might be fraught with evil. He pointed witt pride to the gentlemen around him as the hope and strength of their native city. Charleston had no richer treasures thai her sons, who had defended her in war, and now, in peace, were the guardians of theil homes and property. The people of South Carolina were the same as in the early settle* ment of the two colonies; the same people who marched to assault the Spaniard in St. Augus? tine; who struggled against British breast? works in the Revolution, and on the hill-sides and in the valleys of Mexico, and on the ram? parts around Charleston, where lie mouldering the bones of a fraternal people. With reference to commercial prosperity, Sa? vannah may have had the first advantages after the close of the war, and thus secured a start in the field. In South Caro? lina we commenced business with ruined cities on our hands, with a State that had been blighted by the march of the enemy, and with internal communications almost entirely de? stroyed; and yet, with all these disadvantages, he hoped that Charleston would not be far be? hind Savannah in the contest. The energies of her people were unimpaired; their spirit was invincible, and all they asked was a smile of encouragement and cheer of welcome from her more prosperous neighbors." [Great applause and three cheers for the boys from Charles? ton.] The Georgians then manned the two engines, and they were respectively carried and for the time being deposited in the houses of the Marshall Hose Company and the Metropolitan Fire Company. "Punches," "Eye-openers," and "Morning-glories," were indulged in tem? perately once or twice around, when the boya marched back to the hotel and were dismissed. Nearly every man of the Vigilante wore his "Sunday go to meetiu* clothes," and thus ap? peared on the occasion of the reception; but it was evident that, however superbly dressed they were, the attire did not Buit some of the critics. The astonishment of the people may therefore be imagined when, an hour or two after breakfast, the Vigilants turned out of their quarters in the natty white uniform, eo familiar to every Charleston eye. President Tupper received in this connection, perhaps, the most elegant personal compliment of the trip. "By Jove 1" said one citizen to another, as the president was passing, "he looks like a splendid moonbeam !" The Washingtons were likewise much ad? mired for their sturdy, fireman-like appearance. Many of the most substantial members of the company are here, and from the start it was evident that they were destined to become favorites. Among other guests of the Savannah De? partment were a delegation from the Neptune Fire Company, of. Thomasvilie, Ga,, without their engine, and the following steam nie com? panies, with their engineB : The Protection, of Macon, and Vigilant, of Augusta. These were welcomed in the same hospitable manner, and treated with the same kind consideration that was bestowed upon the Charlestonians, and by nine o'clock in the morning the streets were alive with firemen, host and gueet linked fraternally arm in arm, and visiting various portions of the city. PBEPAEINO TO MOVE. Long before the hour named for the organi? zation of the procession, windows and door? ways on the line of march were thronged with ladies and children, strangers and citizens, who had gathered to witness what proved to be the greatest firemen's parade ever seen in the City of Savannah. It is impossible to de? scribe the Bcene in detail; but if you will con? ceive a beautiful town, elegantly and regularly laid ont, its streets covered with verdant arches, through whose vista the eye wandered as through a long green aisle; gardens bloom? ing with beautiful flowers which filled the air with fragrance, and drawn up on the line of one of the most beautiful of the lovely avenues, the several companies, the burnished metal of their engines alternating with the varied costumes of the firemen; the walks fringed with an array of loveliness-and you know that Savannah is celebrated for the beauty of its ladies-bands playing, horses prancing, and the treeB waving their stately benedictions over all-you may possibly por? tray in your imagination a picture which should be rather the work of the artist than the pencil of the scribe. Just before the movement of the procession the visiting companies were withdrawn from their places in the line and marched to the front of Firemen's Hall, on Bu'I-Btreet, wLero ' a stand had been erected for the aecommo tion of his Honor the Mayor and memben the Council, who were formally to welcc them to and tender the hospitalities of city. Owing; to a family affliction, the Ma; was not present, but his place was most mirably filled by Colonel Martin J. Ford, < of the Aldermen. Stepping from the mids his brethren of the Cour eil, he addressed I firemen as follows : "Visiting Firemen of Macon, Charkst* Augusta 2nd ThomasciUe: The pleasing: di has been assigned to me of welcoming yon, behalf of the municipal authorities of San nah, to the hospitalities of our town. No di could be more pleasing to me than this, ant enter upon its discharge with but one regr and that is that I am not competent to do t justice to the occasion. Whatever I may ls in words, while extending to jon this heai welcome, reet assured that the heart is in t right place, and that that heart, being true the promptings of nature and friendship, gn yon a greeting which no langtrage can exprei "In the history and annals of Savannah, tl day has ever been a memorable one. Befe the war, it was celebrated with a degree grandeur which caused oar citizens to lo forward to it with the most pleasurable anti: pations. The war, however, bas prodnc such influences upon our people and count that, while the spirit has not been crashed, tl first of May and its attendant celebration b been classed as among the pleasant memori of the olden time. Gentlemen, I congratula you, on this occasion, that the old custom to be revived and in all its ancient spirit. Tl best illustration of th* fact ia your presen here to-day. In bebau of the municipal a thorities of our town, and of its citizens, igain extend to yon a heartfelt welcome, hopii that yon will not only enjoy yourselves whi here, but carry with you to your homes sue recollections of your visit as will bind Savai ?ah still closer to the cities which yon repr sent." [Cheers.] TEE PEO CES aros. The line was now reformed, the mount? marshals, of whom there were a goodly nun ber-these Georgians are great on m arabais gave the order to move, which was done in tl following order : The Chief Marshal and assistant. The Mai mal's aides. Music now lent its charms to the head < !he procession, following which was the Chii Engineer of havannah, J. J. Waring, Esq., an ais Assistant Chiefs, Messrs. Jae. A. Barron an Roberts ; also, Jno. G. Dei tz, Esq., Chief < :he Macon Fire Department, and M. H. Nf nans, Esq., Chief of the Charleston Fire Dc partment. The uniform of the Savannah chiefs is a ver ich dark grey, ornamented with silver-plate Duttons, OB which are emblazoned an enabler rf the Fire Department. The dress of th Slacon chief was a white fireman's coat, blac sauts, and white fireman's hat, similar to ou 3wn of Charleston. The uniform of our owi mief is too well known to require description mt the contrast presented by the severa :olors, well displayed oh the stalwart frames 0 :his line of officers, was an exceedingly prett; feature of the procession. Mr. James A. Barron, the Second Assistan Dhief, deserves more than a passing mentioi )f his name. He has been a fireman all hi: ife. Twenty years ago, while present at fbi jurning of the Orphan Asylum, the thrillint vord ran through the crowd that one of thi ittle children had been left in the burnini louse. With the gallantry and devotioi vhich are the characteristic of ever rue fireman, he dashed into the edi Ice, seized the little one and broughi 1er safely out, or rather I should have said h< ind the child were diagged out hy his com ?adeB, he having bank to the floor well ' nigh suffocated and fearfully burned, but still hold ng his precious burden next his heart. Mr, Barron lost his voice at that time from the effect >f fire which be inhaled, but won a tribute tc us high-born courage, which has found ex ireesion in the honors that have been confer .ed upon him during his long connection with he department. First after the chiefs came the MechanicE 5ook and Ladder Company, of Savannah, Captain Dixon, foreman. The truck was very handsomely decorated with heavy festoons ol ?vergreens pendant from the sides, and sur counted by an arch of flowers, beneath which vas a large doll. The uniform of the men wa? i red shirt, black pants, a belt with the word 'Mechanic" upon it, and white hat. Following the "Mechanics" was the delega? ron of "Neptunee," from Tbomasville. After the "Nept?nea" came the ""Vigilante," )f Charleston, and it is no flattery to Bay that hey never appeared to better advantage. It vas not only one of the largest companies in ne proceaeion, but the admirable discipline >baerved, the correct marching, the arrange? ment of men according to their sizes, together nth their cool white uniforma, BO much in xmtraat with everything else on the ground, ittracted a degree of attention, especially rom the fair sex, that was not accorded to my other organization. The time-honored nachine was decorated in a style similar to nat in which it appeared at the last Charleston parade, and the beautiful pyramid of French lowers, which has made so many of the softer sex envious, was the observed of all observers. The Oglethorpe Steam Fire Company, of Sa? vannah, followed, the engine being drawn by tour powerful horaea. Forty-eight men paraded nth the engine, and thirty with its hose real. Both were very elegantly ornamented, but the mief attraction was a flaxen-haired little Deauty, not more than six years old, who was msconced, like a protecting divinity, amidst ?he massive machinery of the engine. The President of this Company is P. M. Bussell, Esq., who, I believe, is one of the public men >f the State. The uniform was a red shirt, Jlack pants and hat. Following the "Oglethorpes" were their juests, the Protection Steam Engine Compa? ny, of Macon. The engine of this company is rf the Bilaby rotary pattern, and one of the inest on the ground. The President is C. E. Emmel, and about forty-five men paraded. Dniform the same aa above described. The Washington Steam Engine, of Savannah, was the next in line, President James A. Bar? ron. It ia a Jeffers machine, and made np in the beauty of its burnish all that was missed in the shape of floral ornamentation. Behind the Protection was a miniature en? gine named the James A. Barron. This was drawn by a pony in keeping,with its size, the boys, who constituted tbe company, following This microscopic specimen throws a stream thirty-five or forty feet, and is one of the insti? tutions of the "Forest City. ' The Washington Steam Engine Company, of Charleston, was the next, and, like the Vigi? lant, presented much the same appearance as on the last annual parade. After the Washington came thc Germania, Mr. John Schwarz, President. Sixty-five men paraded, and, as the name indicates, most of them belong to the sturdy Teutonic race. A very beautiful steam engine, named John Nelson, belonging to the Vigilant Fire Comp ny, of Augusta, followed, drawn by four bora? The men were a fino looking set of fellows, ai the President was Mr. F. D. Kenrick. The Metropolitan Fire Engine Company, Savannah, closes the catalogue of steamer She waa drawn by four horses, and par adi sixty men. The President is John P.. Dillo: Eaq. A fine band of masic now intervened, and tl Marshall Hose Company, Mr. Charles Whit Foreman, closed the procession. This reel by long odds the handsomest of ita kind i Savannah, if not in Georgia. The only oth< reel, to my knowledge, which excels it in rici ness of decoration and appointments, ie thi which was recently presented by the New Yoi firemen to the Independent Company, of C< lumbla. . .The Une of march was through several of tb principal streets to the square m iront of th Pulaski House, where the playing off was t take place. Although caro had been taken b the authorities to sprinkle tbe streets, th sand waa yet heavy, and the feet of our Charle* ton boys especially gave evidence of the ns accustomed task which they had performet The route of the procession was a resplenden conglomeration of men, women and children The sex, especially, which gives ne so corree an idea of Heaven, was largely represented and the boys took good care to fire map shot at them with their eyes in marching by. I was hot, intensely, excruciatingly bot, and th. men perspired like ice pitchers in July. JJ fact, several along the ronte of procession I contrary to the discipline sought to be en I forced, were so fatigued that they were obligee i td stop and lean their heads against a tumble: for support. THE TBIAL. The engines took position according to the? place in the procession, drawing water bron the cisterns in the square and playing in ? westerly direction. A platform was laid dowi in St. Julien-street, and the jndgee of distance were stationed there to take the measurement. The following were the gentlemen appointed ac judges: W. B. Woodbridge, C. C. Hardwick, F, L. Gue, C. C. Millar, James H. Johnston and John H Gardner. The two first named were at the engines to see that they were in propel position, and to watch the steam guages. Al? derman Gne was at the pipes, and the othei three noted how far the water was thrown, and measured the distance. Each steam company was allowed to carry one hundred and twenty pounds, to play through one hundred feet of boee, using such size nozzle as they might consider beet adapted to the engine, solid water only to be measured by the judges, and ten minutes allowed to each engine. The first one co play was the John W. An? derson, belonging to the Oglethorpe Company, of this city. She threw one hundred and eighty feet. Next carno'the C. A. Nutting, of the Pro? tection Company, of Macon, which reached one hundred and ninety-two feet The bursting of the hose prevented this engine from doing as well as was expected of her. Her working waa wat ? ed with much interest by citizens aa well aa firemen, many of whom had never before seen a rotary steamer. The Washington, of Savannah, was next in order, which threw one hundred and eighty feet six inches. She was followed by the Wash? ington, of Charleston, which made two hun? dred and five feet four inches. An enthusiastic cheer,was Bent up when this result was an? nounced, and bets were made that she would win the prize. The Germania's engine, the John J. Waver, next came in poeition, and made two hundred and nineteen feet ten inches. Next in order waa the Vigilant, of Augusta, which was marked down at two hun? dred and nineteen feet. The F. S. Bartow, belonging to the Metropolitan, was the last steamer, and threw one hundred and ninety nine feet. It will be seen that the Germania, of Savan? nah, took the first prize, which was a service of silver. The second prize was awarded to the Vigilante, of Augusta, and consisted of a silver salver, pitcher and goblets. In this con? nection, it is a singular coincidence that last year tbe Metr?poli ton Company was the guests of the Vigilants of Augusta, and on trial there played two hundred and nineteen feet, winning the prize of a silver salver, pitcher and goblets. On thia occasion the Vigilants were the guests of the Metropolitan, and on the trial threw ex? actly the same distance, and winning a similar prize. The last engine to play was that of our own Vigilants. Half of the interest of the trial was wanting, because it was the only hand engine on the ground, and there was little satisfaction in playing off with muscle against machinery. The boys, however, took hold with a vim, and in their own lively 6tyle, playing through fifty feet of boee, threw a stream of one hundred and eighty-five feet, being five feet mor? than the Oglethorpe steamer, and four feet six inch? es more than the Washington steamer, and only seven feet less than the Protection steam? er of Macon. When this trial took place the Georgians were exceedingly anxious to give all needful assistance in working the engine. There was scarcely a company on the ground whose offi? cers did not generously tender to President Tupper any number of men which he might require. Several of these were selected, but the boys who belong on the second story would insist on holding their accustomed place. One thing the Vigilants did, which was imitated by no other company on the ground. They whooped and 4,hollerd" like gentle Arabs, and probebly astonished the Savannanians not a little by their rare combi? nation of pulmonary and muscular power with which they are w.int at home to cover them selves with glory and perspiration. In fact, the weather was highly favorable to the devel? opment of perspiration and mint juleps, and this was the only drawback to the pleasures of the day. I do not vouch for the truth of the statement, but I have been told that one of the fat "Vigilants'' melted away so awfully that they bad to put his remains in a refrigerator, to keep enough of him to send home to his poor, but pious relations. The trial of the engines occupied the en? tire afternoon, and several of the compames, especially the Metropolitan, of Savannah, avail? ed themaelvee of proper intervals to escort .the visiting fraternity to their engine houses, where they were invited to take "the oath" medicinally many times. I tbmk I eaw the honored Chief of the Charleston Fire Depart? ment put a glass over bis nose at least seven? teen times in four hours, and on each identical occasion he swore in round numbers that it was for no other purpose than to keep the flies off. I <bund him, during one of these festive episodes, evidently gazing upon a spoon with a tumbler around it, and asked him wherefore his sadness. His characteristic answer was that he was composing speeches to make to the "galorious firemeo;" and it is but justice to his salamander lordship to say that whenever he was called out he talked as flue itly as a^Patent office report. When last seen he waa improvising a ch?me to "Wh< the swallows homeward fly." PRESENTATION OF THE PHIZES. Tit trial being over, the procession was r formed and marched to Firemen's Hall, whe: the companies were drawn up in ranks infroi of the stand. The chief engineer now intr duced G. A. Mercer, Esq., who, in a very el quent and touching address, delivered the tv prizes to the companies by which they ha been won. Responses were made by represei tatives of each organization; at the conclosic of which ceremony the officers of the De-par ment, with a number of invited guests, ente: ed the hall and partook of a bountiful lund Speech and sentiment followed each other i quick succession. Colonel Waring, the chit engineer, after a handsome welcome to the vii tors, offered the following toast : "The Cities of Macon, Augusta,, Charlesto and Savannah-The quadrilateral of trade may they ever be the bulwark of Souther commerce." Alderman Meyer, of the City Council, offere the following sentiment: "The Firemen of South Carolina and Geoi gia-May the flames of friendship which hav illuminated their path spread over our entir country, and may no evil winds ever extingu?s! them." Mr. Julius Truche, an ex-President of th Vigilants, made an exceedingly neat and ap propriate response to this sentiment. He al luded to the pleasure that had been enjoyed b; his comrades and himself during the presen trip to Savannah, and expressed the hope tha the opportunity might be afforded to the fire men of Charleston to reciprocate the g?neront hospitality that had been lavished upon th? representatives of the Charleston Fire Depart? ment on the present occasion. He concludec with the sentiment: "The Forest City-May her prosperity al way E equal her hospitality. ' Among other sentiments proposed was on? which called out Mr. Joseph B. Ripley, erne, marshal of the day. He responded, saving that he was scarcely to be considered a stran? ger among the firemen, as a Utile document ii his possession would prove. He handed thc paper to one ol' the officers of the Vigilants, who read it out. It was a certificate that Jos. B. Ripley was elected a member of the Vigilant Fire Company ol Charleston, dated September, 1845. As usual, the Press was complimented and had its place in the picture. Messrs. Hayes and Wilfong, of the Savannah Republican, and Mr. E. 0. Withington, of the Advertiser, being the graceful talkie ts of the occasion. Thc pleasures of the table were enjoyed for several hours, when the party broke up to allow gen? tlemen to take part in the other FESTIVITIES of the evening. Chief among these was a dinner given by the "Metropolitans" to their gaests, the Vigilant and Georgia fire companies of Au? gusta. The "Washingtons," of Charleston, were, we believe, also handsomely represen t ed those who were not present being in the care of friends, who chaperoned them to the various places of amusement in the city. The dinner was prepared in the fine style' for which the Pulaski House is celebrated, and was presided over by bis Honor Mayor Anderson. Later in the evening a large number of fire? men visited a romantic spot known as "Lover's Lane," about two miles from Savannah, omni? buses being provided for the purpose. Here a ball was progressing under the auspices of the Germania Fire Company, and those who never saw the festival before had an opportunity ol witnessing the quiet domestic and paternal en? joyments which so strongly mark the charac of the true German. The swings, pic-nic tables, rustic porches, rhein-wein, lager beer, and "schweitzer kase," all contributed their mite to the entertainment of the sojourners. Inside the pavilion was a moving panorama ol beauty, red shirts and whiskers. They danced till their feet twinkled and heads swam, and prolonged their amusements to the small hours, when jocund morn is supposed to be silting on the misty mountain top. A very large assemblage of firemen, and their lady friends, also celebrated the evening by a ball at St. Andrew's Hall in the city, under the auspices of the Marshall Hose Company, His Honor the Mayor also kept open house during the evening, and with the distinguish? ed politeness and hospitality of a true Geor? gian, received many gentlemen who called to present their respects. Thus closed the even? ing of the first day ; a day into whioh was crowded as much good feeling and happy as? sociation as a body of men ever experienced under the same circumstances. THE SECOND DAT-HAY 2. To-day bas been devoted entirely to amuse? ment. In the morning the "Metropolitans" and "Oglethorpee," accompanied by members of all the visiting companies, made an excur? sion to Fort Pulaski and Tybee. The com? mandant of the fort entertained the firemen, and, on parting with them, fired a salute of ten guns. The last that was seen of him, after throwing his hat in the direction of the steamer, he was standing on the wharf, waving his coat, and the probability is that, in the en? thusiasm of the moment, if the boat had not glided out of Bight, he would have taken off his pantaloons likewise. Great people these firemen for making people feel good. On the return dancing was indulged in for a time. Daring the trip a huge fireman's born was presented to the Metropolitans by the Vigi? lants. The horn, which was about four feet in length, was got op in regular trumpet style, with cords and tassels to match its huge pro? portions. In the afternoon the "Ogletborpes" present? ed to the Macon company a very handsome banner, which was the occasion of the usual oiliness of speech. Courtesies of a similar character were pass? ed between a number of the compames; but as these events have no local interest here, more than a brief reference to them is unne? cessary. The degree of reciprocity amongst the firemen may be best judged by the fact that there are few of the "Washingtons ' or "Vigilants" of Charleston who have not brought home with them badges, belts, shields, or other trophies of their visit. A large number of the guests spent B portion of the afternoon in company with their hosts, either in driving on the shell road, through the romantic mazes of Bonaventura orin visit? ing Thunderbolt, one of tho historii suburbs of Savannah. Among the gentlemen whom I saw enjoying their "periodical" on the piazza of a bouBe of entertainment, was the erratic, quizzical, indomitable, and irrepressible Gene? ral Robert Toonibs, formerly the worst fire eater in the ?State of Georgia. What are his present politics I have no means of knowing. I am sure of one thins, however, that the old statesman is opposed to Andrew Johnson, as anxious' as Ben. Butler to have him removed from the Prudencial chair, and does not believe that B.-n. Wade wili send the country to the devil. This ?6 not, of course, indicative o? any ?eniorahzation on the part of Mi-. Toofits. but rather of the fact that he "acepte the situation," and if he can get to glory hy no other route, ia willing to let the Bepuhlican party hold the radder. About 5 o'clock this evening a base ball match was played, between the Forest City Club, cf Savannah, and. the Olympic Club, of ?lacon, which the latter won by four innings. Many of the ladies and gentlemen ol' the city were present during the game. A supper waa given to the Macon boys, at the Screven House by their opponents in the match. Mr. J. K. Saussey presided. Speeches were made by President 8. 7. Topper, Chief Nathans and others. In the evening the Chatham Club invited the Vigilants to accept the freedom of their rooms, and an hour or two was agreeably spent by those who attended. This club is com? poBed of the best citizens of Savannah. The theatre drew its usual crowd, and after the performances were overa jolly scene took place at the Marshall House, it being no less than a presentation to the Charleston "Vigi? lants" by the "Metropolitans," of Savannah, of a stupendous doll-baby, dressed in fireman's uniform, and the fae simile of a roll grown member of the order. Amusing speeches;' were made, when the baby was delivered by Mr. Sans ey, and President Tupper in respond? ing, promised the "Metropolitans" that -the next time they met, the company would cer? tainly show twins. The boys will take the lit? tle "it" with them to Charlee ton. While I write-an hour after midnight President Tupper is being serenaded, and the Vigilante are being serenaded also by the Mar? shall Hose Company. STJKDAI, MAT 3. The steamer Dictator is on her way borne, and the boys are scattered from stem to stern talking over the adventures of the trip by dele? gations from several of the fire companies, ac? companied by a band of music. "HOKE AGAIN." A few minutes before four o'clock, the gallant steamer Dictator was seen approaching the wharf, and her whistle soon caused a large crowd to assemble. The firemen who had vol? unteered as an escort were already on the ground, together with the home delegation of the Vigilants. As the Dictator approached the dock, Com? modore Coxetter manned his artillery and sa? luted the "City by the Sea" with a discharge of villainous saltpetre. The ropes were cast, and the Dictator was soon a scone of bustle and activity. Everybody wished to do some? thing, and the wharf was soon so crowded that for a time all ingress or egress was impos? sible. Hands met hands and went up and down in regular pump fashion, and the wan? derers received a true fireman's welcome. The engines were soon placed safely on the wharf, but while the Vigilant engine was being re? moved from the Dictator, it came out with a rush, and the floral decorations and braes work shining in the sunlight startled a sober male, who wheeled suddenly and fled, causing a general scattering in his vicinity. The escort, consisting of the Stonewall, Pio? neer, Hope and Eagle Companies, soon formed in line, the former taking possession of the Vigilant drags, while those of the Washington were lengthened and manned by the Pioneer, Eagle and Hope Companies. The procession moved slowly from the wharf, followed by an immense concourse of every class, condition and color, and proceeded to East Bay, and then through Queen and State streets to the Vigilant Engine House, where a halt was made, the Vigilant and Stonewall drawing up in line, and the Washingtons, with their escort, passing. Hats were doffed, and the usual salutes tendered. The home delegation of the Vigilants then filed into the haljf fol? io w ed by the rest of the company adi the Stonewalls. The engines were housed, and the Vigilants and Stonewalls, arm in arm, proceeded to the upper hall, where a fireman's welcome had been prepared in the shape of a bountiful collation. Major Buist, President of the Stonewalls, con? gratulated the Vigilants on their safe return? and paid a high compliment to the known hos? pitality of the Georgians, which bad been fully demonstrated on the late trip to Savan? nah. President Tapper responded in his usual felicit?os style, thanking the Stonewalls for their courtesy and attention, and assured them that the ties that had been formed between the two companies would never be broken. At the conclusion of his remarks three cheers were propoeed for the. Stonewalls, and the hurrahs and the tiger which followed were given with such vim as to astonish the devout in St. Philip's Church. Vice-president Mowry, of the Vigilants, briefly alluded to the pleasures of the trip, and invited the company with their guests to partake of the refreshments that had been furnished. This request was promptly obeyed, and the clash of glasses and the gurg? ling of the cooling fluids down parched throats, kept time to the merry chat and gossip of the returned excursionists and visiting brethren. After leaving the Vigilante, the Washington and their escort proceeded to the hall of the former company in Vanderhorstntreet, where a circle was formed in the yard and congratu? latory speeches were made by the officers of the Pioneer, Hope and Eagle, which were ac? knowledged by President Martin, of the Wash? ington. CONCLUSION. The trip has been one that will be long re? membered. It has beena credit to all parties to the open-hearted Savannians, to the Caro? linians, to the officers and agents of the steam? ers City Point and Dictator, riot one word has been uttered, and not one aot committed, of which we are aware, unworthy of gentlemen;, and we feel well s atisfied that if the memories ?eft behind are as pleasant as those which have been brought away, there is much that will be treasured on both sides. If there were any persons who, owing to the hilly nature of the Savannah streets, were necessarily accom? panied borne by h acks, they were not Charles tomans. The boy's went like gentlemen, be? haved and re turned like gentlemen, and have won tbe same respect abroad that they have always deserved at home. -Greeley is becoming disgusted with the Im? peachment trial, and elegantly terms it "an avalanche of gab." To the managers be says j "Gentlemen, you are making very stupid speeches ! No one reads them ! They will not affect a vote one way or the other. 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