Croton River, the origin of the aqueduct. On the lower part of the border, surrounding the picture, are emblazoned the arms of the city of New York, in basso relievo. . The silk on which the design is portrayed, measures 9£ feet by 7£ feet ; its color is a rich mazarine blue. The fringe, tassels, and cord, are crimson and amber. The ban- ner is surmounted and greatly adorned by three separate groups of carving, the centre con- sisting of a fireman's cap, with a trumpet affixed to the top, on which stands a large eagle, with extended wings, measuring three and a half feet from tip to tip — at each end are trophies composed of hook and ladders, torch, trumpet, pipe and axes. The banner was presented to the Fire Department on the morning of the procession, by his Honor the Mayor, Robert H. Morris, with an appropriate address, and was received by A. P. Pentz, Esq., President of the Fire Department. Next to the Banner came the Grand Marshal and two aids, followed by the officers of the Fire Department Fund. The Exempt Firemen followed, and were succeeded by Hudson Fire Engine Company, No. 1, drawn by 129 members. Uniform, fire caps, red flannel shirts, and dark pantaloons. Engine painted black, striped with gold ; painting on the back, represents a death struggle between a Greek arid Turk, both over- hanging a precipice. Engine decorated with roses, ribands, &c. A small engine was borne by 4 boys. The banner of the Company represented a steamboat on fire, the en- gine leaving the engine house, surmounted by a portrait of C. V. Anderson, Chief Engi- neer ; on the other side, a tomb scene, with a view of the reservoir. Next came Eagle Hose Company, No. 1, drawn by 40 men. Uniform same as above ; four wheeled hose carriage, painted black and gold. Banner — on one side, an eagle with a fire in the back ground, on the other, the burning of the National Theatre. Next came, Mutual Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1. Truck drawn by 40 men, in citizen's CROTON AQUEDUCT. 277 dress, dark throughout ; truck painted green, with black stripes. Banner represents the name and number of the Company, surmounted by a gilt hook and ladder ; on each side are torches and axes ; above is a Phcenix rising from the flames, beneath is the motto of the Company, " Mutual." Next came, Chatham Fire Engine Company No. 2. Engine painted red and gold, with bronze pannels ; the painting on the back is a portrait of James Wallack, as Rolla. Engine drawn by 38 men ; uniform, fire caps, red flannel shirts, and dark pantaloons. Banner, represent- ing the burning of the Bowery Theatre ; on the right is a fireman, carrying an orphan child in his arms, and leading another by the hand ; on the left is a representation of the engine with their hose attached to a hydrant ; two brass torches and brass signal lanterns, were borne by boys. Next in order was, Niagara Hose Company No. 2. Two wheeled hose carriage, painted red, drawn by 10 men, dress as above. Next came, Forrest Engine Company No. 3. Engine painted black and gold ; the painting on the back represents the last scene in the tragedy of Metamora. Drawn by 32 men, dress same as above ; the Banner borne by 6 lads in uniform ; the front represents the Goddess of Liberty, fostering Commerce and Trade, in the distance buildings on fire, and engines at work. On the back is a view of the burning of the Bowery Theatre, the whole sur- mounted by the American Eagle, bearing the motto, " Liberty, Commerce, and Trade." Next came Independence Hose Company No. 3. Two wheeled hose carriage, painted black and gold, drawn by 40 men, in the same uniform as above. Followed by, La Fayette Hose Company No. 4. Two wheeled hose carriage, drawn by 15 men, in the same uniform as above. Next was, Protection Fire Engine Company No. 5. Engine painted black, with gilt stripes, carriage work, cream with red stripes, ornamented with flowers, drawn by 46 men, uni- form as above. The Company was preceded by a miniature engine, a fac-simile of the large one, and borne by 8 boys. Followed by, New York Hose Company No. 5. Four wheeled hose carriage, painted green, polished brass scrolls and mountings ; a gilded arch sprung, from the top of the reel, sur- mounted by an eagle, from whose talons garlands of natural flowers were carried to the four extremities of the carriage. Drawn by 40 men, uniform as above. Banner, borne by a member and supported by two boys in fire dress, was