Found by Richard Palmer.

Watertown Reformer, June 17, 1853

The fire department of our village made a trip to Pierrepont Manor, on Saturday last, passing over the Sackets Harbor and Ellisburgh R. R., accompanied by the fire engine, which was placed upon a platform car, and beautifully decorated with flags and flowers. The company was in full uniform, and made a very pretty appearance, and we learn, enjoyed themselves finely. A band of music was engaged for the occasion, which added to the interest and pleasures of the excursion. A large number of our citizens accompanied them, and we learn were all treated to an excellent dinner by our friend, Mason, at the Manor House. We would here express our thanks for the invitation kindly extended to us to accompany them, but which we were compelled to decline. The publisher of this paper Mr. J. D. Huntington was along, and can speak of the trip as it deserves