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? zy' mt VCLUME IX.-NUMBER 1967 CHARLESTON WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 1, 1872. EIGHT DOLLARS A YEAR. THE FIREMEN'S FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT OF THE CHARLESTON STEAMERS. The City In Holiday Attire-An Im? mense Crowd-Incidents of the Pro? cession and the Contest-The Fastest Time on Record-Ho no rs to the Pioneer, the Tonne; America and the Marlon-Awarding the Prizes-Re? turning Home. Yesterday was a great day for the firemen of Charleston. Not exactly a gala day, or, rather, a gala day and something more, for In addition to the festive glories of the annual parade there was a stern, practical test of the brawn and muscle, the courage, endurance, discipline "and efficiency of the respective companies, which made lt a day of terrible .labor for the brave fellows who compose the -department, bot which made the prizes and the plaudits that they gained doubly dear by reason of the exertions which were made to ' win them. Being a great day for the firemen, it w.ia also a great day for Charleston, for ?Charleston is proud ot her gallant Are laddies, and with good reason. There have been two dreadful scenes of devastation by the fire king Ia this fair city, the first In 1838 and the second in 1861; but since those terrible times the organization ot the Charleston Steam Fire Department, as lt now exists, has been per- j fected, and that department stands to-day an intrepid. Invincible guard against the fiery element, and furnishes an absolute guarantee that Charleston can never again be lett to the mercy of tM flames. We are now enjoying the "piping time o o? peace," so far as fires are concerned, and have had for several months bat few of any kind, and none of any serious importance; but rho can say that, had it not 'been for the prompt efficiency of the steam companies whenever they have been called opon to act, any one of the little fires we bar? had might not have resulted in a terrible and widespread* conflagration. Involving whole blocks ot stores and dwellings, and de? stroying millions of dol.lars! worth o! property? The highest possible proof of the efficiency of onr Fire Department is furnished by the com? paratively- trivial list of losses caused by ail the fires that the city has ,be?n .visited with ibr many months, and for this happy immuni? ty of our citizens from loss by Are the grati? tude of Charleston Is plainly due, and is cor? dially awarded, to the firemen. It Is an ex? tremely comfortable feeling to be able to go to Bleep at night in the full assurance that then ls not the remotest probability of being j awakened before the dawn by the glare of the Ure demon, or of waking la the morning to . find, a masa of smoking ruins where stood ?orne noble building, and lt ls in precisely this state of absolute security that our citizens relire to rest e ich night. There Is something Dobie in the very Idea of I a fire department composed of volunteers. Its members are Invisible, as firemen, except when duty calls them to don the uniform and. wield the weapons of their battle with the fiery ide. They compose an unseen army of pro? tection, and by day rind night are not to bc distinguished from the body of our citizens. Bnt let the fire-bell, which ls their tocsin of hattie, Bound an alarm, say in the dead silence of midnight, and from a thousand couches spring the ever-listening firemen. Before the first stroke of the* alarm-bell has died away In echoes, they have hurried on their uniforms, and their sturdy hearts bound with the excit-1 lng thought of another tussle with their an? cient enemy. Hastening through the silent streets, they gather from every quarter to theta,I engine-houses, and bringing thence their tru3- ? ty apparatus, they speed to the scene of ac? tion. ' Here they meet their terrible foe and . rush to give him battle. It may be that : the fire demon. has attacked acme storehouse filled with rich treas-1 tires from ? every ? quarter of the globe, and Is destroying with his hissing breath the j accumulations ot a lifetime of labor, or lt may he tjhat he has las tened his myriads of flaming tongues upon the dwel'log house or some family who are imprisoned within and facing A frightful death. It matters' not to the fire? man. His foe is before him, and iumust ?conquerordie. He, perhaps, bears the piti? ful appea's of tender won en, or of helpless j children; and lt is not lu bis nature to refuse] to respond, at the cost of h.s own Hie if need be,* to such appeals fo; succor* He dashes into the burning building, through ^Unding ?clouds of smoke, and grapples with the demon in his very stronghold. Now creeping preca? riously along the starting timbers, now swinging his battle-axe and crashing through walls and windows, and then hurling whole torrents of another but blessed element upsn the flames, be con? quers at last. He may perhaps be bruised and scorched and battered, he may be gasp- I lng for breath lo an-atmosphere like that of hell, fie may feel the curling flames enwrap? ping his body, and be may know that death is i oerore him; bnt still he fights on, and if death claim him lt finds him at his post of duty. Truly, all honor and all praise is due to the heroes of such gallant deed?. Their courage ls that of. the true soldier, and lt is nobler, higbec/lofiier than that which animates the | soldier-for tfte mission ot the fireman is to protect and Bave. It is no cause for wonder, then, that Charleston, mindful ot the brave deeds of her firemen in many a terrible con fllctf delights to do honor to the Steam Fire De? partment, and loBes no occasion to bestow such plaudits as greeted their exertions yes? terday. THE PREPARATION*. For weeks past the only conversation along the streets and at the engine-houses was about the tournament. Every one had his favorite, and few they were but thought his own en-' .gine, bis favorite, would ap.on,:h tue natives by carrying off. the first prize. At ghostly hburs of .the night, by moonlight and star? light, the machines were taken from the houses by the picked bands, and soon the shouts of the runners and the thundering of the heavy wheels over the cobble stone would startle the nervous and add a red-coated spectre to the dreams of the heavy sleepers. From the depths of engine-houses io the silent hours of the night could be heard the voice of command, the scuffling of feet over the floor, and the cry of "time" resounding from seve? ral quarters at the same second. Brasses have -been cleaned and metal polished, unlit '..ie engines shone like burnished shields. Hats had to be mended, cones added, belts and buckles fl.-c.ed up, and all the paraphernalia known to firemen were to be seen about the streets and figuring in the saddlers' and tailors' establishments. Behind the desk, at the forge, in the machine shops and on the streets the tournament has been the single in? spiration, and from every quarter the gallant firemen strained a holiday and took their places tn the tine. THC GATHERING. With the dawn of day every fear ot bad weather was dispelled, and?the EUH. bright and clear, glviog promise and rj all he could to make the contest a hot In the cool of the morning, and while ye slanting shadows threw a grateful shade the streets, young ladles, in white dre with their heads full of "Bremen and ecg thronged down the street to Becure con' ent places along the line of march for se the procession or for watching the con The firemen all seemed three inches t than usual, and assembled with a wondi punctuality at their various engine-hot The machines were dressed, pulled out an assembled fct the Citadel Green at nine o'cl The ?itadei band was herein readiness t ceive them with music, and the' steamers trucks took up their positions along the ii side of the lenee. The various unlibn white, red and gray-made a picturesque pearance upon the Green, and the tlnkllogs of the hose-reel bells, with the B! clang from the trucks, added an lnsplri music to the filing and counter-marchlnj the companies as they took up their ] tlons. FLAG PRESENTATION. The companies leaving their engines, formed a large hollow square, In which band went through the ceremonies and plc the airs appropriate to the occasion, s which the companies closed up. Ex-Presi< W. H. Smith then took a large flag fron case, and unfurling it, presented it to Steam Department with suitable words, said he stood for the last time before the I Department of Charleston for the purposi presenting this flag, which had been entrui to h|s care by the Washington Steam 1 Company, of Wilmington, Delaware, on occasion of their visit to the elly last fall. w\ s a noble token ot their regard, and she be cherished with all those feelings which tingu'rsh firemen in their relations with e other. The flag was received by Dlreotoi H. Sparkman, chairman cf the committee arrangements, who said: ? Afr. Sx-Prtsident Smith- In behalf of th I have tbe honor to represent on this oe sion, I accept with pleasure the beautiful t tlmonlal from our brother firemen of V erington, Delaware. Those who surround are doubtless, like myself, much gratified the taste exhibited by yourself, the accon ilshed medium of our distinguished fr len We have tested the Bobs of gallant Delawa and glory In their manhood and cnaract The sons of 8outh. Carolina, in whatever < partment engaged, never can forget the fi of their fathers-thirteen stars, the ever-li lng representative of the terrible ordeal tl tried their manhood, and tbe symbol of th s n ff erl rigs, their patiente, their fort nut their heroism and their triumph. Behold, a -rece! ve lt. It Is the flag of t a e Colon, und the constitution of our fathers 'Tis the Star Spangled Banner, Oh I long maj wave O'er the land of the free and the home of t brave. The flag ls made of heavy silk, with thli gold fringe, and is a very handsome stand colors. . By degrees, under the manipulation of tl chief and his assistants, good order from co fusion sprung, and about half-past nine o'clo Tbe ProceMlon flied out of enclosure to and down King stre< beaded by the splendid Post Band. This w composed of sixteen musicians, all In dre parade nntlorm, and preceded by a striklt looking drum major, with the huge gi knobbed insignia of his rank. They play? with a military precision and correctness, at awoke the echoes In distant alleys as th went crashing down the Broadway of the cit They were closely followed by the chief of tl Fire Department, Mr. M. BT. Nathan, and assle ant chiefs Messrs. B. M. Alexander, C. 1 Almar and F. L. O'Neill, and B. M. Strobe clerk of the board. These gentlemen all woi their handsome saffron colored frock coa with elaborate wliittihats and fancifully wo ri ed belts. Next camethe committee of arra rig ment?, composed ot one director from eac company, as follows: E. H. Sparkman, chai man; W. H. Starked, Jno. F. Byrns, A. , Mills. C." A. Von Dohlen, E. H. Starken, J. 2 Lafitte, T. E. yogan. C. L. Budrot, Wm. Gai non, H. A. Keckeley, Jno. Miller, J. Kresge J. C. Ripley. At the head of the flreme march?tt , HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY, NO. 1, parading thirty-five mea, wich a roll of lort; In their uniform consisting of a red shirt wit black pants and belts and fireman's hat Th company was incorporated on the 13th of De oember, 1865, and has Its truck house li Queen street. The truck was built by C. E Hartshorn, of New York, and 'has BIX l?dier from ten to forty-two feet long, twelve shor trucks, six medium sized books, ten long hooks, four axes, two pick axes4j,one crow bar, chain hook, and block and tackle. Th* truck was plain, with no decorations but ! simple wreath around the head light. The company had no trial of skill, but took part In the procession by Invitation. The men wer? a fine looking body and marched well. Tht officers are as follows : John Doyle, foreman John Hanlon, assistant foreman; Frank McGa ry, secretary; Arthur Johnston, treasurer, THE PIONEER STEAM FIRE EXCISE COMPANY, known of old as the Charleston Fire Company of Axmen, came next in the line, the engine being drawn by four handsome bay horses, each bearing a small .''Pioneer" flag upon its head. This ls the oldest company in tue Fire Department, ano; was Incorporated In 1801. The uniform ls a white flannel coat, trimmed with red, with black belt and pants, and fire? man's hat. The engine was draped with white aud black, the emblems of mourning, and was simply decorated with evergreen wreaths and garlands. It bore th? little white flag with "Our 'Jus" upoa lt. On tt?e hose reel, upon a white ground with black letters, were the words, '-We mourn Henry Clark, E. D. Euston, Robert Drayton." The two for? mer were ex-presldents of the company. On the roll of the company are the names of six? ty-eight men, ol whom filty-four paraded un? der their officers, as follows: Augustine T. Smythe, president; J. 0. Goutevenier, vice president; H. A. Keckeley, first director; E. C. Slelnmeyer, second director; T. J. Melvin third director; G. Cliapin.ionrth director; W. P. Ravenel. treasurer; J. W. Mc Keary, secreta? ry; J. C. Slgwald, engineer; H. L. Beckman, assistant engineer; G. H. Chopin, A. C. Mus? tard, axmeu; J. E. Burke, solicitor; T. C. Gir ardean, surgeon. N?xt marched THE EAGLE STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY, incorporated in 1818. The engine, '-Our Pet," was drawn by two fine bay horses, driven by Democrat Riley, and wa,s beautifully decked with wreaths and sprlhir roses. The uniform is a red tunic, edged with black, while panis and fireman's hat. The men made a siriklng appearance. The officers are: W. R. McIn? tosh, president; John Reed, vice-president ; A. J. Mills, first director; A. V. Eonapaux, second director; J. S. Bee, third director; E. Heuer, fourth director; A. M. Cohen, secretary; 0. E. 'Johnson, treasurer; Geo. Bhokes, engineer; C. M. Ham, assistant engineer; G. Worsell, N. P. Riley, T. Jaques, A. Shokes, axmen; J. S. Buuch, hallseeper; B. S. Duryea, solicitor; J. L. Ancrum, surgeon ; W. S. Bowman, cbaplt THE VIGILANT STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPi followed, making a splendid show, w seventy-five men in line, tn their tasteful u form of white coats, faced with red s edged with blue, and white pants with b cord. The company was formed in 1817 s incorporated In 1819. Their handsome Ul engine, "Little Giant,'' wa? drawn by t horses-a black and cream-and was drar. with mourning colors. 'The decorations wi simple and neat, consisting of evergre wreaths, interspersed with white flowers, the hose-reel, in white and black, was t name o' George Black, their late memb for whom the company mourned. The o cers are : Charles Inglesby, president ; J McElroy, vice-president ; J. A. Lafitte, fl director ; A. H. Mowry, *eeond director ; B. Gilllland, tblrd director ; Samuel Thom fourth director ; J. A. Eoslow, Jr., socretai T. B. Jones, treasurer ; F. McMillan, en neer ; L. B. Beed, assistant engineer ; Tlmmons, J. B. Massot, C. 8. McNelty, C." Hard, azmen. Close behind came the PHOENIX STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY, with sixty fire men In line, In the old unlfo of'gray coats, trimmed with red facings, i belts, white panta. The -'Little Frank" v, draped with black and white, and was dec ated with cedar, with a few white roses. T reel came first, and bore the name of Fran J. Porcher, their deceased ex-president, ail whom their engine was called. The compa made a fine turn-out under their officers, follows: W. A. Kelly, president; A. G. 1 grath, Jr., vice-president; E. H. Sparkma first director; S. W. Gaillard, second directe Chas. Pennal, third director; C. P. Sandel fourth director; B. J. Howland, Jr., secreta] T. 8. Bee, treasurer; J. P. Deveaux, engine? THE .fi TN A STEAM FIRS ENGINE COMPANY came next, showing forty-eight staun men, in red frock coats, trimmed with blac and white pants. Their firemen's hats, I stead of the usual facing, bore a diagonal wa lng scroll, with ".dEtna" lu large letters. Tl AStna was drawn by two flue horses, bla< and gray, and was decorated with flags bee tog the InacrlptionB, "Bartow, "'-Little Ned Ac. One of them, a pretty blue and whl silk flag, had just been presented to the coi pany by the Misses Eda and Zadie Willi The men were a*splendid looking set, ai seemed confident of doing all that muscle ai training could do in the contest. The office are: M?Jor E. Willis, president; Thomas Lyons, . vice-president; Bobert G. Walke first director; W. H. Harvey, second directo A. Greer, third director; C. A. Von Doblei fourth director; H. G. Carnlghan, secretary; ( Bassett, treasurer; Cbanies C. Wightman, ei gln*eer; C. Leonhardt, Joseph Williams, E. 1 Prior, E. P. Bolger, axmen; Walter Webl hallkeeper. Messrs. Barrett and Dougal both celebrated runners, accompanied the ei glne. Next came the new flag, which bs been presented to the Steam Department c the Citadel green a few minutes before, wil a suitable color guard, composed of represet tatlves of the various companies, followed b HOOK AND LADDKR, NO. 2, with forty men in line from a roll of forty-flvi The floe truck was beautifully decorated wit garlands and moss crossing the ladders, an varied by wreaths of white roses. The emt terns of mourning, also were visible, worn 1 memory of P. K. Coburn, D. Mahoney and I J. Maguire. This company was organized i; 1868, from the old Charleston Fire Company one of the oldest in the Fire Department. Th uniform ls a red blouse with black pants, Ai The truck was built by C. E. Hartshorn, c New York, and ls composed of sit ladden from six to forty-two feet In length, twelv hooks, from six to twelve feet In length,.fou axes, one pickaxe, one' crowbar and on cbaln-hook. The officers are: T. L. David son, foreman; Wm. C. Wood, assistant fore man; S. Webb, treasurer; John Burke, Ji secretary and truck keeper; Henry Schroder solicitor. THE MARION STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPXNY, with eighty-one stalwart men in line from i I roll of eighty-three, tn red blouses, and blacl I panta and green hats. The men dragged theil ! own engine, and seemed able to do lt too The machine was splendidly decorated with i profusion of iresh flowers and beautifu wreaths tastily disposed about the burnlshec metal of the steamer. "We'll try" was beau ti ful ly set In wreaths, and the handsome ban? ner was borne In the company, with the evei memorable scene of the British officer, Gene? ral Marloo, Tom and the potatoes depicted upon lt. The hose reel was the centre of at? traction, and was elaborately decorated. On its top was perched a cunning looking swamp fox, symbolizing the nickname of the Revolu? tion general, and in front a branching set ol antlers from some noble buck. The wheels of both engine and 'reel bad large many-point? ed stare of evergreens and flowers circum? scribed between the tire. The officers are: B. C. Barkley, president; T. 8. Sigwald, vice president; W. H. Sturkin, first director; M. Maxcy, second director; J. Piaspohl, third director; W. H. Welling, fourth director; Geo. A. Calder, secretary; A. J. Jager, treasurer; W. H. Sigwald, chief engineer; H. L. Calder, assistant engineer; B. E. Cox, H. Linn, F. Axson, J. A. Stewart, axmen; Wm. H. Arms, hallkeeper; D. McNamara, steward; Bev. J. L. Glrardeau, chaplain; Hon. Wm. D. Porter, solicitor. Next In line came THE OLD EUTAW BAND, with the veteran Muller at the head. The musicians, twelve in number, wore neat uni? forms of gray coats and black pants, and black Alpine huts, with green plumes. They played the most popular airs with a spirit and correctness which elicited general remark. Keeping time to their inspiring strains came the GERMAN STEAM FIRE ENGINE, drawn by four spirited dark bay horses. The company paraded sixty-five splendid-looking men, descended from the fair-haired Teutons, and inheriting the madly forms and determ? ined spirit ol their ancestors. Their magnifi? cent engine, the most powerful In the depart? ment, was tastefully decorated with ever? green wreaths and flowers, and bore a mimic fireman in uniform complete. Thc hose reel was also neatly and simply decorated, and "Our William" looked quiet and ready for business. The officers are: Gerhard Biecke, .president; H. H. Von Eitzen, first vlce-presf dent; H. Wohlkec, second vice-president; jno. H. Ostendorff, secretary; Wm. Brunjes, treas? urer; J. Marjenhofr, first director; E. H. Sturcken, second director; H. Schr?ge, third director; J. H. Niebuhr, fourth director; H. F. Bittersoiui, fifth director; Jno. H. Brunning, Geo. Addlck?, L. H. Mehrtens, J. F. Neu? mann, axmen; Wm. Bredemann, engineer and hallkeeper. The officers of this com? pany wear shoulder-6traps as the Insignia of tbetr rank, and the members all wear light morocco caps, with while band and facings instead ot the regular fireman's bat or helmet, Next came the PALMETTO STEAM FIRE ENGINE, drawrrby two fine bay horses, and decorated with two beautiful flags. One of whit bore the Inscription "Our Tom," and the i of the same material, bore "Palmetto" o side, with the Harp of Erin, in green, < other. The engine was also adorned wreaths. Th? company, with forty-one In line, came next on the hose reel, In striking uniform of red shirts with the "P" on each breast, ajid black pants. Palmetto ls one of the most powerful ec of the steam department, as has been p on frequent trials. Her officers are : Ferguson, president; 0. A. Stone, vice dent; Wm. H. Byan, first director; Wm Un, second director; James Hiller, third d or; John F. Burns, fourth director; Euge Roye, eecretary; Wm. T. Buger, treai Henry May, Michael Keegan, Michael li Samuel Bump, axmen; Thomas Miller, neer; Wm. Toomle, hallkeeper; Joseph dock, D. Flynn, stewards; George L. I solicitor. THE HOPE STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPAQ came next In order, with thirty-flve m Une, out of forty-five on the roll, in the known red shirt and black pants. The ei was neatly decorated with flowers and greens, and bora a handsome flag of 1 Bilk. The flag had been presented that r lng to the company by Miss Lula Moupsea was Inscribed on one side with "Hope, with an anchor embroidered upon the c The hose reel was splendily polished, anc drawn by the company behind the^englr which two handsome bay horses wefe at tai The officers are : H. T. Peters, president; Brookbanks, vice-president; 0. Rouse, director; W. Gannon, second director; J. ly, third director; A. F. Finnegan, fourl rector; C. A. Buero, secretary; C. P. Mousi engineer. Next marched THE WASHINGTON STEAM FIRE ENGINE PANT, with forty-five men in line, out of six! their roi!. In their handsome uniforms ol coats, trimmed with black and faced black collars and cuffs, and white pants, three quarter black stripe. The engine tastefully decorated with evergreens, and hose reel was beautiful with fresh flov The men were all stalwart fellows with a b ant look and springy step, which looked buslneess and foreboded a sharp contesi the prize. The officers are: James M. Car president; L. Cavanaugb, vlce-presldeni E. Hogau, first director; H. B. Wiecking, ond dliector; Thomas Murray, third dire? J. Knobeloch, fourth director; C. H. Sohw secretary and treasurer; Thomas Morris, e neer; James T. Pregnall, Wm. Pontoux, ( Mlscally, Chas. Lynch, ax?en. THE STONEWALL STEAM FIRE ENGINE CO Hf followed with fifty-seven men out of sixty on the roll in line, dressed In the faro gray coat faced with -red, and white pa The engine was the cynosure ot all e being drawn by twelve dark bay horses f Battery 0 of the Third [Jolted States Artill The riders on the left horse of each pair v. all in Pill dress uniform, and were allen by a sergeant and bugler likewise equip; The engine was beautifully decorated \ wreaths of evergreens and flowers, and w roses, and bore a portrait of the lmmo tiaro nitor whom tt WMM tiMi'A. Tba o flit are: G. Lamb BulstVpresldent; J. W. Nlch vice-president; William G. Miller, secrets Charles A. Aimar, treasurer; M. Waring W? engineer; George W. Veronee, first dlrecl James F. Salvo, second director; Edward Leman, third director; W. J. Miller, fon director; S. Y. Disher, W. H. Goddard, Ct W. Treccott, 0. McMillan, axmen; Rev. Jc Bachman, D. D., chaplain; General Jae Conner, solicitor; J. Somers Buist, surge Last In the procession came the YOUNO AMERICA STEAM FIRE ENGINE CO PANT, with fifty men In line, In the old flrema uniform of a red shirt, with black pants, 1 lowing the proud motto, " Where duty cai there you'll find us." The engine was dra' by two horses, and, in addition to the usi floral decorations, lt bore a handsome flag blue silk, with a white fringe, and InBcrlb with the plaintive motto, "Nobody's Pe The flag had been presented la the mornl at the engine house by Mr. Jno. F. Britton, behalf of Mrs. M. Jarvie, and been receiv by the president, with appropriate speech* Typical ol the youth and Innocence of tl popular company was a pet lamb, perot* i upon the platform of the hose-reel. The ai I mal, surrounded with flowers and pretty d corailous, was much admired by the spect tore. The officers of the company are : A. \ Lewin, president ;-, vlce-preslden P. J. Kennedy, secretary ; J. S. Westendor treasurer ; M. King, tlrst director ; W. H. i Hoffman, second director;' C. L. Budro third director ; P. Finn, fourth director ; T. 1 Coffee, Wm. McQlnness, J. C. Corcoran, 1 schumacher, axmen ; J. Rosis, engineer ; I Monahan, assistant engineer. As the -Stone walls filed past them the YOUD Americas gave three cheers for their rival which was heartily responded to. The colum now took up the . *" LINE OF MARCH I amid a perfect ovation.. Dense throngs < citizens and small boys kept abreast on th sidewalk, and one tumultuous mass swer. down the sidewalks with the splendid lin? having the pavement to themselves. Brlgt eyes and faces gleamed from the window: and bouquets fell like autumn leaves along th route. Opposite ?he Charleston Hotel tb Pioneers were alraoBt overwhelmed with thea tokens of feminine favor, and the whole com pany bore bouquets of roses and choice flower tn their many-coued helmets. Down King through Hasel and down Meeting swept th music and the procession, nntll it halted a Broad street. Here the Council was Informed and the Mayor and Aldermen having takei their stands upon the balcony In iront of th City Hall, the parade wheeled into Broai street and PASSED IN REVIEW before them. Each company rtlsed their hati in passing, and the salute was duly acknowl edged by the City Fathers. Up Broad stree continued the line, while brokers, merchants lawyers and clerks rushed to the doors anc windows to see the sight. Then the heac turned up East Bay, whence it passed through. Queen, and the various engines dispos?e themselves about-Meeting street according t< their pleasure, and were stripped forthe con test. The Tournament. Every possible arrangement had been made for a fair and equitable trial of the speed and efficiency of the various companies upon the ground selected for the contest. A platform standing in the middle of the street, just opposite the Circular Church, marked the point of starting, and on the roof of the tall dwelling-house of Dr. Rodrigues was stationed Assistant Chief R. M. Alexander, with a large Mag, the dropping of which Indicated the start, the Blgnal being repeated by Chlei Nathan, who stood at the other end of the course with asimilar flag, and thus warned the time Judges of the start The engt: were brought ia succession to the start! place, and then the fres were lighted and I steam generated. The moment that the ste gauges indicated a pressure of twenty pout of steam, the word-'go" was given, and 1 heavy eugine, with its attendant hose-re started with a bound under the tugs of 1 stalwart firemen manning the ropes. 1 goal of the engines was the cover of the tl drain opposite Hay ne street, and when this v reached the supply pipe was to be lowei and submerged, the hose unwound and tacbed to the engine, and the stream start up Heeling street, a distance of one hund? feet, the prize being for the quickest tl between the Instant of starting the engl and the Instant that the stream should rea the limit of one hundred feet. It was a t Involving all the points of drill and efflcler of the company. Every motion needed in i tual service was needed here, and lt was al question of seconds. The engines jump over the ground from the starting poi; steam was made, the drain pipe uncover? hose unwound, couplings made, and water < talned and projected a distance of o ne" hi; dred feet, all in about two min?tes by t slowest companies, and by the three or fe who especially distinguished themselves about one minute and a half. The first company which essayed the ft was the EAGLE, with an engine of five thousand seven ht dred and len pounds weight, manned twenty-nine men. The vast throngs on eltti side of the way, crowding the sidewalks, f log the windows, and even swarming on t housetops, under Improvised awnings,, we all on tip toe with expectation, and as t Eagle Jumped from the starting place a clattered over the cobble-stones, the entbu asm was intense. A fine run was made to t fire well, but there, unfortunately, an accide to the hose-coupling occurred, and caused delay that was fatal to the Eagle's chane? In unwinding the hose, an end dropped the pavement, and a dent made In the brs which ben* the threads of the screw so th the nozzle could not be attached. It was, course, a mishap which in actual servi would be remedied by a rap or two of wrench, or perhaps straightened out byt aid of a casual cobble-stone, but in the touri ment, where seconds were flying and tlx was noted by scores of amateur Judge?, t accident was enough to throw the engine c of the race, with the time of their run not i corded. Next came the "VIGILANT, with their "engine, wei??lng five tbousai and eighty pounds, and twenty-five men strl ped to their work and tugging like heron They made a splendid run, reaching the fi well in less than fifty seconds, but when tb? Inserted their supply pipe Into the drain tl water failed to come. It ls, perhaps, on the Yigllant's misfortune that they were n placed lower in tile Hst; but, at all event they failed to get the requisite one hundr? feet of stream, and abandoned the cont?e The next company was the with their tremendous engine of seven thou and pounds weight, manned by thirty-fit stalwart Teutons. The flag dropped, and thc came with a rush, each man springing to h work, and a perfect accord animating tbei all. ? They got promptly to work, and soon tt dropping of the flag held by Chief Nathan, i the end of the course, told that their streai had reached the hundred feet, and the.blacl board displayed on a lofty,pole recorded tb time-one minute and forty-five seconds. Th was recognized at once as an achievement < which the Germane might well be proud, anc as they marched off the ground, beaded b Muller's Band, they were repeatedly and ei inelastically cheered. Next came the STONEWALL engine, weighing sixty-three hundred an sixty pounds. This was the engine, that ha been drawn during the parade by a mourne, detachment of United States artillery, kindl detailed by the officers on duty at this post and on the run for prizes, among the thirty two men allowed by the regulations to ma: the drag ropes, there were several of the Fed eral soldiers in uniform. The run to the fir well was made tn splendid style, and th? stream was very promptly played, reachlni the mark in one minute and flfty-tbre? seconds, but the moment that the mark wa reached the hose bursted, and some delay wai caused In getting off the ground, so that th? time of leaving was not recorded. The nex steamer was the MABION, weighing forty-seven hundred and thirty pounds, and dragged by twenty four men The engine was handled well in every respect and was particularly lively In getting off the ground after throwing Its stream. Every mar Jumped to his place as If by instinct, and the company got away In the unprecedented time of forty-five seconds. It will be seen by the summary below that this was remarkably rapid work. Next came the JETNA, and from this company great things were ex? pected. They had triumphantly borne off the prize for the past two tournaments* and they came into the contest flushed with former vic? tories and confident of another success. They made a splendid run, but were detained per? haps a second or two by one of their mem? bers falling at the well. He rolled out of the way, however, in short order, the supply pipe was lowered and the stream reached the mark in one minute and thirty-eight seconds, which was by all odds the best time yet made. A tremendous cheer greeted this achievement, and as the Mia&s marched off the ground their lriends felt confident that the prize was won. They were followed by the HOPE, an engine of five thousand and forty pounds weight, manned by twenty-five stalwart young men. The company started promptly, but were somewhat delayed by a slight accident, which occurred in consequence ol a spectator, named John Riley, falling on the track in front of the reel. He was somewhat bruised, and the reel was delayed for some seconds by the occurrence, and lt is no doubt to this cir? cumstance that ls to be attributed the com? paratively slow time, two minutes and three seconds, made by the company. Next came the WASHINGTON, another favorite company, which had come within one second of winning the prize last year. The public feeling was In their favor, and bets were freely offered on the Washing? ton against the field. The engine weighed four thousand nine hundred and ten pounds, and they were allowed twenty-five men to the engine, but they had only paraded about thirty men, and they had some difficulty In manning the ropes of both the engine and reel. A goodly number of volunteers was 'finally procured,, however, and they started . In good style and mane tue exceaem univ ui one minute and forty-two seconds. The PALMETTO came next, weighing six thousand two hun? dred and eighty pounds, and dragged by twen? ty-six men. They made a good run, and, from their fine appearance on parade, great things had been expected of them. They han? dled their apparatus very well, and succeeded In fleing the Stonewall in one minute and flity-three seconds. Next came the PIONEER, the oldest of the city, as its name indicates, and-the champion of the tournament as the event proved. Their engine weighed five thousand one hundred and eighty pounds, and twenty-six men were allowed as the comple? ment of the company. The men came np with a rush that seemed to presage victory, and; when the flag dropped as their stream reached the hundred feet mark, the time was an? nounced as one minute and twenty-five1 seconds. This was unparalleled, being twelve seconds less than the fastest time ever before made upon the coarse, and the company left the ground amid tremendous cheering -from the spectators, while the band significantly struck up, "Shoo fly, don't bodder me." The - PHONIX, weighing five thousand 'Ave hundred and ninety pounds, and pulled by twenty-eight men, next went over the course In flne style and without accident. Their time was one minute and fifty-five seconds, and they got off the ground In one minute and twenty-one sec? onds. - Next, and last in the list of compet? Dg engines, came the * YOUNO AMERICA, weighing six thousand five hundred and ninety pounds, and manned by thirty-three members. This was another crack company, who had good cause to expect some degree of success, although the wonderful lime Just made by the Pioneers almost precluded the possibility of their earning the first prize. They did the next best thing, however, and accomplished the prescribed feat In one minute and thirty three seconds, only eight seconds behind the Pioneers, and five seconds ahead of the late champion?, the ?lenas. This performance was also greeted with prolonged applause, and the Young Americas retired covered with glory. The Result of the contest ls shown In the following ta? ble In which, as an Interesting matter of com? parlson and record, the time made by the va? rious companies at the tournament of last year is given in conneotlon with their per? formance yesterday: I MAY 8. 1873.151AT 17,187L ENGINES. .s* SB ~ 6 nf Po. : "a : fa _3 es Oto ls a-4 Eagle. Vigilant. German....*.. Stonewall. Marlon. Jit na., Hope., Washington. Palmetto. Pioneer. Phoenix. Yoaug America.. M.8.1 M.S. 1.45 1.88 2.08 1.88 2 03 1.42 1.8? 1 25 1.58 1.83 45 1.10 8. lSj 1.04 1.10 1.04 121 . M.S. 2.21 2,68 1.48 1.58 i'ar 2 GO 1.38 1.61 1.48, 2.46 1-12 M.8. 1.29 3.10 1.19 1.07 L89 1.40 1.10 1.26 1.10 1.47 1.R4 Presenting the Prisca. The last run having been made, the crowd moved up and surrounded the 'stand where the time judges were comparing their tables and deciding the contests. It was known but too well, however, who had won the prizes. One minute and twenty-five seconds was not to be made eve ry day, or by everybody, and, as for beating it, the men who made lt could scarcely do that themselves. The strains of the band Boon burst ont, and from Hasel street, where the engine had been placed, the Pioneer swept round into Meeting street, the men wild with excitement and flushed with their recent triumph. The Youog America, with ber modest one minute and thirty-three secoflds, followed, and both machines halted In front of the Judges' stand, where the prizes were about to be awarded. A very small hollow square was formed for the chiefs and presidents, and Director E. H. Sparkman, chairman ot the committee on arrangements, introduced John F. Flcken, Esq., who would make the presentations. Three rousing cheers were given for Mr. Ficken, who said: ' Gentlemen- At the close of the exercises of this festive and gala occasion, it bot remains that I should discharge the piecing duty de? volving upon me, as the representative of the board of flremasters of this city. The day is one peculiarly Interesting to the good people ot Charleston. What means this vast assem? blage? Why are our people here to-day ? It ls because they would do honor unto our brave and gallant firemen. In your hands, gentle? men, rests the safety of our lives and proper? ly, and in your hands we feel and know ?bat they are sale. When wintry blasts howl through our silent streets, and the sudden alarum ot the deep-toned bells ring out upon the midnight air, it Is^your vigilance and ac? tivity that calm the anxious mind, and give a feeling of security to the timid heart. Yes, my friends, our people know and appreciate your self-sacrificing efforts, and, lo their name, I pronounce an earnest approval and a hearty well-done. The youth and beauty of Charles? ton greet you most enthusiastically at this hour, the sweet smiles of woman encourage you, and even nature, with lavish bounty, lays her floral tribute at your feet. President A. T. Smythe, of the Pioneer then stepped forward, when Mr. Flcken continued: President Smythe-Imo your bands do I commit this testimonial, as a speaking evi? dence of the high and satisfactory apprecia? tion ID which the splendid efforts of the Pio? neer are held. Take lt, slr, and may lt be a new incentive to further and renewed zeal In the noble cause which you have this day so ably represented. ' President Smythe received the pitcher, with the two goblets ajid salvor, and said : Mr. Ficken and Gentlemen of the Committee We have been wording too hard to day either to make or listen to long speeches. I will only say that we are Pioneers by name, and to-day we are, by good fortune, the Pioneers in the lists. When summoned to do our duty, in another way, I hope we shall be Pioneers also. [Prolonged cheers.] President Lewin, of the Young America, was next addressed as follows: Sir-To you, as the representative of the Young America, Lin the name of the board of nremasters, present this token. You have won lt nobly, and may lt ever be a memento of your marked success this day. Let the career of your company continue as it began, and it sba>l be second to none in the depart? ment. President Lewin took the silver goblet and said : Afr. Ficken and Gentlemen of the Committee We receive this prizd of you with great sat ls fact ion to-day. The Pioneer, the oldest or? ganization among us, has shown to-day what the eld regime can accom.pli.-h. We, as the youngest, lake the second place with pride and satisfaction. Twelve months ago I claimed that cur time then, made was one minute thirty-four seconds, 'and to-day we have proved that we could do it. Brother Bremen, are you satisfied that Ibis cup be' longs to the Young America ? [Loud-%rles of yes, and prolonged cheers.] Then I will keep and cherub lt as a memento of to-day's con? test and the honor you have awarded us. [Cheers.] President Barkley, of the Marlon, received LUC ?C LU dill L?g piUI?Bk UID UMUVU3 Ulai. JTIL/HOU, who said: ,s n, .Sir-Te the Marlon bas been, awarded tb!a prize,'*aa a tangible proof of their" vigilant' activity. TOnr organiza-lon has long Blood high on the rolla of the department, and yoa have to-day given a Dew exhibition of your zeal and effie le o cy. Let this but contlnoev and you will serve te keep-bright the glorious record ol your past history. . , ' President Barkley returned . his thanks to the committee Of arrangement. He said the Marions lived only for the wel? fare of the good citizens ot Chaiieeton, and were always ready te do their duty. Uiie prize, which they bad won only after ? severe struggle, they would long keep' In honor of the occasion. . -'. ~/"~r^r^-i:.-. ; These remarks were received with cheers, alter which three cheers were given' for" the" judges and three for the committee of ar? rangements. The business of the day waa now over. The winning companies manned their engines and took up the line of march for their respective houses. There was no more to be seen or heard, and the crowd dis? persed as quickly as lt had gathered. The Tournament of the Steam Fire Department for 1873 was over.. : . : . : t Items and Incident*. The utmost credit ls doe to the chiefs of the department and the gentlemen of the com? mittee for the admirable arrangements that were made and the rules that were .enforced ( for the tournament. . _ .. . A beautiful flag was presented to the Hope Engine Company, yesterday morning; on be? half of Miss Lulu Mousseau. It is of pink and' white silk, inscribed on one side with, the-; word "Hope," add bearing on the reverse tho emblematic anchor. , ; All of the engine-houses and'many of the pnblio buildings gav* their' bunting to tho breeze yesterday? in> honor of the parade. The Young America Company entertained their friends last evening, at, their hall, and merry parties, assembled also at the Phouix, the Hope and other engine-houses. Tne Champion Company. . The gallant Pioneer Company celebrated their well-earned victory last evening, and en? tertained a host of congratulating friend* at their baa In Market street, i The splendid prizes, won as the trophies of the contest, wets dot 'only exhibited and admired, :but very handsomely christened by the champions and guests. They consisted qt a beautiful sil? ver pitcher covered with frosted work, or, as lt ls technically known, 'with "satin fl nish, " and lined with porcelain; a handsomely chased salver, and two silver goblets lined with gold. The prizes came from Hayden's jewelry (estab? lishment Oft King storeet-j The' goblets wer* put to liberal use In displaying" tne h?pital.tty of the tbmpany, and pleasant toasts find, speeches followed in rapid succession, until at about half-past nine the company, upon iHiej Invitation of President Lewin, proceeded to the Young, America's house la Hasel street, where the remainder of the evening waa pleasantly spent, , The officers of the Pioneer are gamed else? where, and deserve great credit for the splen? did drill and management of their company. Among the other gentlemen to whose efforts the brilliant success of yesterday ls largely due, are some members of Hook and Ladder Com pany, itu. a, wno assisteu ou tue ._. Wm. M. S. 'Leseane, H. Nott Parker, Geo. B. Walker, F. C. 8 tel nm ey er and J. W. McKenry comprising the suction squad ; Messrs.- w. S Henerey and Robert Wright, who held the tongue o? he engine; Messrs. H. A." Beckley,, Geo. N. Chap?n, H. L. Beckman and T. J. Melvin, who managed the coupling of the hose ; Mr. Robert Toting, who lifted the drain cover, and Mr. J. C. Sigwald, the engineer ot! the company-all of these did well, and showed, by the promptness and dexterity, with which each performed his part, the value of .thor? ough drill and constant training. These gentlemen are especially mentioned, be? cause the particular duties with which they were entrusted especially contributed to the brilliant success which was achieved, but the whole company performed its work admir? ably, and sho wed that it Is composed of splen? did stuff. It ls a pity that their engine house, In Market street, should be-left in Its present dilapidated condition, and lt would surely be a. graceful act of rhe City Council to appropriate the sum that would be needed to repair its floors and brighten up Its exterior as a compli? ment to the company which has now made. the fastest time that has ever been made in a similar contest in this country. RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.-The 'Lutheran Synod of the Southern States holds its annual convocation In this city, and will open th fl morning, at St. John's Lutheran Church, tn Archdale street A large number ot the dole gates have arrived, and the remainder are ex? pected on the morning trains. The Episcopal Diocesan Convention meets in St. Philip's Church, this morning. Service will be held at ten o'clock. I. 0. G. T.-At a regular weekly meeting of Washington Lodge, No. 1, Independent Order of Good Templars,"held at Temp?ranos Hall last Wednesday evening, the following offi? cers were Installed by A. Kalstrom] G. W. 0. T.: 8. A. Nelson, W. C. T.; T. G. Jeffords, W. V. T.; E. B. Earle, W. B. 8.; J. A. H. Werner, W. F. 8.; F. V. Cleckley, W. T.; W. F. A. Kug ley, W. C.; W. M. Murphy, W. M.; Otto Bonn tag. W." D. M.; George Gladden, W. I. G.; J.* W. Brown, W. 0. 8.; Henry Sonntag, W. B. H. 8.. Miss F. Mitchell, W. L. H. & THE NEW TOBE VEGETABLE ANO FKCIT MAU? SET. -The Dally Bulletin of Tuesday, the 7th I instant makeB the following report ott the condition of the New Tors: vegetable and fruit market of Monday last : Old potatoes still rule dull and rather heavy.: Early Bose are lower. New Bermuda sell?t., $9 per.bbl from dock. Sweets are firm, but the movement rather light. Our quotations are In bulk; 'u shipping order 60 cents per < barrel must be added. We quote as follows :. $2 50 a2 75 per barrel for Peachblotvs; $2a2 50 per barrel for Early Boge; $2*2 25 for early Goodrich; $1 25a2 per barrel for Dy rlghts; $1 75a2 per barrel for Jackson whites ; $1 75a2 for Prince Alberta... Sweet potatoes $4a4 60 for Delaware kiln, dried. In vegetables, green peas are Irreg? ular. South Carolina selling at $1 per. crate, while choice North Carolina range about $8 per crate. Russia turnips are .scarce and de? cidedly higher. Other vegetables without material change. We quote : ! Carrots $2 76aS per barrel. Radishes $2 per 100 bunches. Russia turnips $4 50 per barrel ; white do,, $3. Parsnips tl 50 ?2. Onions, ?Ocatl 25 for red, and about $3 per barrel for-white. Spinach $3a5 per bbl. Bermuda tomatoes 88a90o. per box; do. onions $2 50.2 75 oer . crate.' Southern kale $2 50a3: d<. Jersey and_ L. I. Iia5. Bhubarb $5a8 ph1 loo bunches. Norfolk asparagus 16J30C. per bunch ; do. Jem j 20a32c; do. Oyster Bay 50c Lettuce , $5a8 pet 100. , B"A Apples are offered rather more.freely ana rule in favor ot buyers. Cranberriesi un changed. Strawberries or expected about p?g?g%Pftfi maybe Saturday of *W^oart. Apples Strawberries90c, JJ 2^ petjut. APPU? S?'EkKrf $t 50*5: favorite varieties, Jarre!; do. crates, $6a6 50. . V