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VOL. XV.NO. 114.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1871.
TRIPLE SHEET THREE CENTS.
FIRST EDITION
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Our German Ceiebraiion. !'
Imposing Pageantry.
A Grand Civic Cavalcade.
Hundreds of Horsemen
find Thousands on Foot.
The Trades in Line.
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A Grand Allegory.
"Die Waclit am Rhein."
A Full Description of tho
Peaceful Pageantry.
Scenes Alongthc Route.
The City Decorated.
A Review by the Mayor at Inde
pendence Hall.
"Was 1st dca Deutsclieu Vaterland
So ncune cndlich mlr das I.aud !
So welt die Deutsche Zunge ICllugt
Vad Gott lu Illmmcl Liteder slngt
Das soil es sein,
Das gauze Deutscltlaud soil c sclu."
Thousands of voices will repeat the se stirring
words to-day with a terror they never knew be
fore. Linked by the ties of klnsh lp and frater
nal love to that "Vaterland," and with an anxi
ous solicitude for its happiness and prosperity
which time and distance have failed to repress,
our German citizens are flushed with Joy and
exultation at the peace which their brothers
have achieved by the valor and prowess of their
arms. We, who yet feel the smarts of our civil
strife, can appreciate with what relish they
snatch at that precious morsel of news which
tells them that the Dogs of War have been ken
nelled, and the Angel of Peace has spread her
white wings over their native land, cemented
into more enduring 'strength and prosperity by
her fortunes on the field of carnage. The songs
that fired the Teutoubraves to deeds of daring
and heroic ventures, and inspired them with
courage at the bivouac or on the weary march,
will mingle with pwans of triumph and thanks
giving in the tumultuous rejoicing of this day;
the Prussian tri-color will flutter in the same
breeze thut unfurls the stars and stripes, and
every object that can bring to mind all that Is
dear in the Fatherland is te appear conspicuous
in that mighty Peace Pageant of which we lay
before our readers such an elaborate description.
It is interesting in this connection to remember
that on Saturday next, and at Frankfort-on-the-Main,
the ratifications respectively of the two
quondam belligerents of the' definite treaty of
peace will be exchanged by' Bismarck and
Favre.
The Preparations.
When it finally became known that Paris had
capitulated to its besiegers, and peace was to
succeed to desolating war, the Germans of Phila
delphia commenced their preparations for such
a demonstration as should be worthy not only
of their regard for the successes of their native
land, but the anxiously longed-for return of
tranquillity. When this intention was pub
lished It was heartily and uaanlmously ap
proved, and directly meetings were called by all
the trades people, who resolved to join iu the
projected parade in such a manner and with
such a force as should commend them to the ad
miration of the public and the satisfaction ot
their own thoughts. In time the exciting bustle
which these preparations engendered became
manageable, sad a General Committee repre
senting the German community of our city was
appointed; and they conducted the entire work
of supervision so admirably that they deserve
to be known by all persons. Their names are:
President, J. H. Camp; Vice-President, M.
Richards Muckle; Secretaries, Franz Albrecht
and Matthias II aar; Treasurer, Martin Lan
denberger, VI this Executive Committee there
. were two sub-committees, viz., Committee of
Arrangements, Ernest Reistle, G. F. Kolb, and
K. Heinrlch; Committee on Decorations, 0.
Kaiser, J. Zllze, and A. Rothe. Nightly scores
of meetings were held by the various classes of
artisans, who resolved to swell the pageant by
all the force thev could muster, and a crif
array of vehicles, handsomely canopied with
hlrmmin? flowers and refeiiin .uanian.
O pvxvbiuu VlV'lVUUOi
whereon the pursuit which
might be publicly exemplified. This feature of
tho line was the most int:,. 0f M&
afforded the widest score to the humor of the
crowds that compactly covered the walks along
the route. The leaders, furthermore, nronannced
discreetly against the introduction of anything
in the line that knight tend to Irritate or wound
the pride of our adopted citizens of French
lineage, or mar the good e fleet which this
demousirailon was intended to produce.
The handling of such a vast concourse of
people required good generalship to save it
from that inextricable confusion into which so
many civic processions are plnDged from want
of clear-headedness and military discipline: so
it was decided that Genera John F. Balller
should marshal this host. The various steam
railroads having termini in the city ran excur
sion trains to accommodate the people who
came from far and near to witness the imposing
scene; and the Board of Education declared the
children for this day exempt from the dry ab
stractions of school study, well aware that if
they decided otherwise the pupils would all
play truants at the risk of punishment or retro
cession In their classes. 1 he Mayor, having
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against tbe'im&rusion of those chevaliers Hin
dus trie who flock into the city on such im
portant occasions, ordered six hundred police
men to be ready to maintain the order and
"-"itv of the law. leaving tue details as to bow
they were to te deployed and marcned In tho
custody of his military aid, General St. Clair A.
Muiholland.
Saturday was given over to llvelv nrenara-
tlons, the decorations of buildings and the com
pletion of those minute arrangements on which
the success of the pageant depended; while in
the synagogues discourses on the blessings of
pence were delivered to great multitudes.
lesteraay in all the uerman churches hymns
of praife and eloquent sermons lesounded; from
Innumerable flag-staffs the Prussian tri-color
floated, thousands of eves eagerly scanned the
heavens to discover an auspicious presage for
me morrow, ana tnousanas ot Hearts were dis
tracted with fears of disappointment.
Even though Time went on crutches he
brought this eventful and long-looked-for day at
last, ushering it in with a clear sky and balmy
air that sent a thrill of pleasure through the
great Teutonic heart.
The Day Dawns.
The ceremonies ot the day were onened by a
salute of thirty-seven guns fired in Fairmount
f&TK Dy me Keystone Battery, and the clanging
of bells.
Long before sunrise the German auartera were
astir with men, women, and children, rushing
nervously about, and with all the manifesta
tions ot concern that foretell an important
occurrence. As the hours wore on the streets
were lively with civic delegations moving
towards that centre of attraction, Broad
street. The clash of cymbals, the thunder of tho
bass-drum, and the sonorous blasts of the trum
pet, drowned all other sounds, and before he
could discern whence they camegreat vehicles,
iHeiamurpuuBea Dy an into iairy uowers or
miniature foreets, were drawn before
tho wondering eye of the looker-on,
followed hard upon the civic societies,
and were lost in the distance. Wherever
a flag was owned it was thrown to tho breeze;
all the dry-goods stores were garnished with
vancgaiea jaorics.acpemung in graceful festoons
from their windows; and the streets over which
the procession was to march presented to the
delighted eye a perspective of glowing colors.
Vast numbers of people were hurrying to se
cure eligible sites from which to comfortably
view the mighty pageant; and hours before tho
advance guard of dusty policemen came within
the scope of their searching vision, were packed
into windows, mounted upon boxes, or forced
to remain upon the pavements while the ven
turesome youtn, poised out of reach upon some
awning-post, grinned sardouically upon the
sweltering crowds beneath. But while those
scenes were transpiring, a greater
concourse of people bad assembled
On Broad Street,
where tho various bodies were ordered to muster
by U A M and the divisions to form. Until tho
hour of marching the utmost activity and excite
ment reigned here. Columns of military, with
brightly burnished weapons and unstained unl-
iorm, paraaea Derore the awe-stricken multi
tude. Civic societies in all the splendor of
glittering regalia and silken banners emerged
suddenly from by-streets upon the great high
way; great cavalcades, with the conspicuous
features of melancholy-looking hats and imma
culate aprons, galloped over this Campus ilar
tius; almost Interminable caravans of wagons,
covered with refreshing verdure, and drawn by
gaily caparisoned horses, slowly drew upon the
scene; and dignified marshals, holding their
mcttiea eteeas wen in nana, sent their industri
ous aids scampering to and fro, while the crowds
admiringly watched aud wondered how it was
possible to bring out from all that chaos of
excitement arid confusion order and harmony.
from uoiumoia avenue to tar oeiow Chesnut
street the orosDect was that of solid maRp nf
humanity moving hither and thither, and thou
sands ci Buttering nanners extending beyond
the reach of vision.
The Route.
How general has been the demonstration, in
the particular matter of ornamenting the city
with bunting and beautiful devices, those of
our readers can have little idea of who have
seen but a limited portion. It was our own par
ticular fortune, in the discharge of duty, to
drive this morning, an hour or so in advance of
the procession, over the whole route; and we
propose to reproduce, as nearly as possible, the
eights we saw. To give an exhaustive descrip
tion of every particular object would be, alas !
impossible, owing to limited space, and the small
amount of' gorgeous adjectives in the English
language. But we hope to paint, as brilliantly as
our reportorlal palette will admit, such salient
points as deserve especial commendation. We
commenced of course by visiting Penn
Square, at Broad and Market streets,
where the stand has been erected for speakers.
Early as was the hour, the vast plaza formed
by the intersection was already alive with peo
ple. Numerous booths graced the corners,
from which waved flags emblazoned with the
mug of King Gambrinus.
But the central picture was the stand erected
on the northwestern square. This has been con
structed and decorated with exceeding taste. It
is 40 by 00 feet in dimensions, with a tribune for
the speakers on the Broad street side. From the
centre a staff is reared, from which is pendent a
large German flag, the staff having entwined
around it evergreens. On each corner, the
platform being a sort of irregular qutntagonal
figure, other flag-poles are placed, from the tops
of which ropes curve upwards to the central
Sole, each of which is literally covered with
uttering colors.
The speakers' stand is magnificently draped in
red, black, and gold, with the State coatof arms
surmounting it. Other ornamentations of wreaths
and evergreens add agreeably to the effect,
forming an appropriate contrast to the brilliant
tints of the banners. All around the upper edge
of the structure countless bannerets are thrown
to the wind, interspersed with the shields of our
country and 1 united Germany. - Standing in
Broad street and looking southward, the white
parapets, if we can bo speak, of the Colonade
Hotel, at Fifteenth and Chesnut streets, can hi
seen above the houses, dazzyngly beautiful in
white marble and streaming banners,
We pass down Broad. aud turn into Chesnut
street. Looking uown the narrow thoroughfare
It seems nothing but an avenue of bunting. The
buildings themselves can hardly bo seen, bo pro
fusely are they covered with flags. Along the
line nearly every prominent business establish
ment has made especial efforts towards beauti
fying their buildings. The fronts of the Conti
nental and Glrard Hotels are one mass of colors.
Exquisite taste is displayed at the Continental
In the graceful draping of the balconies and
the grouping of - the flags. We mubt
not forget to mention at this point
Fox's American Theatre, which is also a scene
ot decorative loveliness. At Seventh and Ches
nut streets, the J'reti and Transcript have
combined to form a beautiful effect. A perfect
arch of bunting is formed by the long lines of
streamers extending across the street, while he
windows bloom forth in a luxuriant profusion
of national emblems. Just below is undoubtedly
, the handsomest draped building in the city,
j We allude of course to the publication office of
I the Gannan Democrat. For the lt four or flye
days workmen have been busy beautifying this
Structure with a lavish band.
Fr m the numerous flagstaffs surmounting the
building float the American and German flags.
Ropes have been stretched from the roof to the
lamp-posts in front of the building, and to the
windows of the stores opposite, from which are
displayed tings and streamers In great variety.
Festoons of bunting haDg in heavy folds across
the front of the building, and portra'tof Kaiser
Wilbelm, the Crown Prince, Prince Frederick
Charles, Von Bismarck, rnd Von Moltke adorn
the centre and cornices of the facade.
Three large transparencies in the centre of
th hniwinir. in front ef the second, third, and
fourth stories, contain first, a picture oi the
Emperor, crowned with an olive wreath by the
Angel of Peace, and the legend, "Blessed
are the Peacemakers." Above this is a portrait
of Thomas Jefferson, holding a scroll bearing
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and In arched form the sentence, "The p'eo Is
mightier than the sword," and above this again
a representation of a printing press, with tho
inscription "The rress is mightier than them
all." On the sidewalk in front of the building,
at the top of a tall column covered with laurel,
is a bust of the Emperor, crowned with a chaplet
of oak leaves, and surrounding and inter
mingling with all the other decorations is a pro
fusion of green leaves and branches, formlug a
beautiful summery framework to the whole
picture. At night the building will be brilliantly
illuminated with calcium lights, and will
present a dazzling appearance.
Just below is the Ledger building, which Is
embellished with its proverbial generosity. A
beautiful cluster of colors surmounts the central
entrance on Chesnut street. Hundreds of flags,
representing almost all nationalities, are hung
upon the front of the building, and toe coats of
arms of all the States are prominently displayed.
Fromtbe three flagstaffs surmounting the build
ing float the city, State, and national flags.
The Bulletin building, opposite, is also pro
fusely adorned. Then comes the American
Hotel, with colors displayed from every win
dow. Directly opposite the hotel, a noticeable
feature la the Washington monument, on the
State House House pavement. The iron railings
are concealed by festoons of green, and from
the corners spring garlands of Hags. Turning
into Fourth street, we find the Bee office radiant
In a red, white, and black costume, with a gigan
tic icthyosaurus.or some other crustacean device,"
which we suppose is to represent a "Bee" hung
sprawling in the air, from the centre
of a line across the street. Thence
down Fourth to Christian we pass through a
representation of the same scenes. CMors on
every hand, floating from every iUg-pole and
waving from every window. Along Christian
to Third street and up Third we pass through
tho same thoroughfare of bunting. Ia the win
dow of every German saloon are prints of King
William, 4 Fritz," Von Moltke, and Bismarck.
At intervals we come across the couplet:
"Dear Fatherland,
No cares be thine;
Finn stands the watch
Along the Khlne."
At Third and Chesnut streets, Scheible's flag
depot can hardly be seen behind Its front of
color. The Union Bank, at Third and Arch
streets, has also been seized by the general en
thusiasm, and has broken out all over the front
Into kaleidoscopic brilliancy. And now going
up Third street, the effect seems to deepen.
We are getting into the German quarters of the
city, and decoration seems to have run mad. It
seems to have rained a shower of flags. A per
fect simoom of color has visited this section of
the city. To attempt to notice the veriest tithe
of the display made here would be a much easier
job than Hercules' famous hostlery job.
Horstmann'amanufactory.at Fifth and Cherry
streets presents a gala front, the American flag
floating from every window.
The building of the 'Junger Mirnnerchor" in
Cherry strevt, just above, is especially hand
some. Germanla sits smiling upon the front,
while banners and brilliant devices surround her
on either side. A long line of fluttering streamers
sweep down from the roof to the opposite pave.
Ferns and evergreens are festooned gracefully
ever the entire front of the building.
The saloon of Ernest Riestle, at
Fffth and Vine streets, displays
a large transparency representing the Goddess
of Peace crowning the returning German sol
diers, whose wives and children are rushing
forth to meet them. Harmonie, Concordia, and
Swngerbund Ilalles, at Fifth and Callowhill
streets, present beautiful pietures to the eye.
All the ingenious effects that can be produced
by grouping of flags and green foliage are here
to be found. All the music halls in Callowhill
street have beautiful banners displayed,
representing the goddesfes of music and
kindred themes. When we get in
the neighborhood of Third and Glrard
avenue, one might easily imagine themselves
driving through some German city on aete day.
The population here is largely German, and in
addition to the halls and other public buildings,
nearly every private house Is handsomely dec
orated. Beautiful frauleins sit at the windows,
wearing Germania s colors, and smiling appro
bation upon the scene. Down every street we
see groups of brilliantly uniformed men gather
ing, and innumerable bands of music come
marching melodiously by. nere and there
a dashing uhlan, with color-wreathed lance,"
comes galloping by, and on all sides of us trot
magnificently plumaged hussars. Now we turn
out Glrard avenue, which might very appro
priately be called the Boulevard of Flags. At
Seventh and the avenue we pause a moment to
notice the National Security Bank, which has
made an especial demonstration. Then down
Franklin street to Coates, where we alight, aud,
pencil la hand, pause before the Micnuerchor
ball.
The Coates street front has the universal deco
ration ot flags and evergreens. The festoons are
swung in graceful curves from window to win
dow, to which in brilliant contrast we notice
groupings of the German and American colors.
, A large German flag floats from the staff upon
me rooi. two smaller oauners ot wnite and
gold float in the front. .On Seventh street a large
pedestal has been erected, from the centre of
which rises a staff to which is affixed Genua
nla'a flag. Surrounding this at the base is
a circle ot banners bearing the
tame colors. Underneath upon a piece of can
vas Is Inscribed "Ma'nnerchor." At Franklin
and Poplar streets, a German saloon display a
transparency of singular beauty. It represents
the Goddess of Peace, with an olive branch in
her hand, following a plough that Is furrowing
up a battle-field. Over it are the words, "In
Peace, Prosperity." We drive around Franklin
Souare into Sixth street and Mulberry alley, to
take a look at tbe house of Dr. Morwitz,
proprietor of the Genua democrat.
The same lavish hand that de
corated the newspaper buudirj
in Chesnut street has deftly embellished his pri
vate residence. The eeeond-story windows are
magnificently draped with the colors of Ger
many, and all over the front bloom exotics of
national hues. The scene in front of National
Guards' Hall, Race street, below Sixth, was a
stirring one. Through a street of bunting came
galloping a troop of horse,lashed into a frenzy of
excitement by a band of brass, that played upon
tbe pavement the "Deutscnen Vaterland." VVe
get again into Vine street, and move
slowly towards Broad, the street
now being densely packed with
chariots, detachments on foot, prancing
horsemen and throngs of spectators all hurrying
towards tbe great eentre of attraction, Broad
and Market streets. On Vine street, just above
Eighth, we notice a patriotic yet liberal-minded
Hibernian, who has thrown to the breeze the
unburst" of Erin. Valer's hotel is of course
magnificently arrayed In banners, wreaths, etc.
All this while we have been catching but bril
liant glimpses of the great event; but when we
turn out upon Brood street, and drive up until
we strike the Nlcolson, tbe scene U really
tremendous. Far up aud down tho noble
avenue can be seen marching and counter
marching divisions, whose brilliant uniforms,
waving banners, and strains of music borne
upon every beeeze, forming a perfect chaos of
melody, combined to present a scene that will
live in the memory through a patriarchal life
time. The military element now comes promi
nently into view, and so one gazes upon the
landwehr, uhlans, etc. etc., moving, with bur
nished arms and gaudy plumage, to and fro, he
is almost tempted to look along tbe street for
tbe Arc de Trlomphe through which
tbis victorious pageant is defiling.
On the off streets, as wo pass
rapidly along, wc notice the same effect. Every
wijeie that uurry and bustle that so mysteri
ously stir the pulse into enthusiasm. All the
way down Broad street the samo magnificent
stir is discernible. Thousands of spectators
line tbe streets, and in tho centre of the avenue
are countless hordes of boys, who dodge with
' 4 hroneh tbe tangled maze,
wondrous iicahii.v "
Every available spot commanding a view has
been seized npon and is being rapidly
covered with people. 8ome enterprising indi
viduals have at various points erected staging, on
which, by the expenditure of twenty-five cents,
one can perch and gaze. At the Skating Park,
Broad and Wallace streets, staging accommoda
tions have been erected forthe"NorthernIIome"
children. Just above Arch street we find that a
modern "Sleary" has pitched a booth, in the
mysterious interior of which, as announced
by several inflammatory placards, the great
public can amuse itself, while
waiting, by witnessing Signor Costello eat
stones and play with the ferocious cobra de
capello. Innumerable lemonade and lager beer
stands line the road, for the accommodation of
the thirsty spectators. But the street is becom
ing too crowded for further progress, except In
the most precarious manner, and we turn aside
from tbe banners, music, and military, and
dash down to Tub Telegraph office,- where
proudly floats the American flag, inscribed at
the bottom with tbe following verse from the
great national anthem, the "German's Father
land:" "Was 1st des Deutscnen Vaterland?
So nenne endllch mir das Land I
So welt die Dentsuhe Zunge Kllngt
Vnd Uott im Hlmiuel I.ledor singe
Das soil es sein.
Das ganze Deutschland soli es sein."
We cannot justly close our description of the
route without stepping aside to notice several
decorative scenes that did not happen to be in
tli 6 ex&ct lino
The Abend Post, No. 405 North Third street,
is also handsomely ornamented with evergreeus
and bunting and two large transparencies ol
Germania at war and in peace.
Tho office of the Freie J'resne, on Fourth
street, above Callowhill, is also profusely deco
rated. Tbe American and German flags are fes
tooned across the trout of tho building, while
portraits of the Emperor William, Bismarck,
Moltke, Frederick William, Schiller, Beet
hoven, and other distinguished Germans, sur
rounded with wreaths of oak and laurel, add to
the general effect. Arrangements have clso
been made here for the illumination in tho
evening, by tbe introduction of gas jets in
front of the building over all the doors and
windows.
At Zlon German Lutheran Church, on Frank
lin Square, the entire interior of tho building is
beautifully decorated, the American and German
colors being draped over the pulpit and sus
pended in front of the organ loft. The entire
chancel is filled with cut flowers and blooming
plants, and along the fronts of the galleries are
hung festoons of laurel, and mottoes in German,
surrounded with frames and evergreens.
Next to the German Democrat oltice the dis
play made by tbe Freie Fresae, on Fourth
street, above Callowhill, is the most noticeable.
The front of the building presents a gay aud
brilliant appearance. Tbe colors of Germany
and America are twined together, and hung in
graceful folds from the roof to the pavement,
while evergreens form frameworks for the por
traits of Bismarck, Wilhelm, Prince Frederick
Wilbelm, General von Moltke, Schiller, Beetho
ven, and other well-known German rulers, sol
diers, statesmen, and singers. Gas jets stretch
from window to window and from door to door,
and will add lustre to the scene when the day is
ended. In addition to these, numerous inscrip
tions, in both languages, explain the meaning of
the grand pageaut and jubilee.
The police arrangements are most admirable.
The whole length of Chestnut street has been
roped, and the entire police force detailed Is
under the especial command of High Constable
John Curler, which ensures its efficacious man
agement. Lpon the stand at the Washington
Monument, His Honor, tbe Mayor and Councils,
were seated to witness the procession.
The procession commenced its march at ten
minutes to 13, reaching the Mayor's stand be
fore the State House at twenty-five minutes
past 13.
The signal to start having been given, one
hundred policemen, under command of Chief
Muiholland, filed out of the avenue, and with a
well-dressed line marched down Broad street,
Following this detachment came the Chief Mar
shal of the procession, General John F. Balller,
with his Aids, Valentine Blaess, Colonel W.
Mooro, F. Zalss, and William F. Braun. Next
came tbe Assistant Marshals, Christian Presser,
Ii. Grossholtz, Colonel James Perry, Newton
Brown, S. Schmidt. Gottlelb Lelb, James Schu
ler, Charles Blcbl, Joseph Scheldt, Charles
Rieder, and Christian Seldle.
A large wagon containing an Immense bell
next followed. Surrounding this were thirty
uhlans mounted upon gaily caparisoned steeds
and uniformed in handsome blue suits, faced
with red. This body was under command of
Captain P. Engelke.
First DlvUlou.
This division was composed mostly of the
military portion of tbe procession. Colonel C.
Klein acted as Marshal. He was assisted by
Guftav F. D. Flurer, Jacob Baler, Frederick
Klein, George Gocb, and T. Banson. A body of
thirty men, commanded by Captain Wagner,
and dressed in the rich uniform of the Red Hus
sars, next followed. The splendid appearance
of this troop excited the admiration of tbe spec
tators. The next in line was Col. Wu, Frismuth
and staff. Following came the 1st Pennsylvania
Cavalry, umbering 150 meu. The principal
attraction about this command, consisted In
their new uniform. We noticed particularly
the helmets worn by the men, which were pat
terned after those worn by the Prussians durinaf
the late war. Companies A and C of the 3d
Regiment N. G. P., preceded by their band, and
under the joint command of Captains Brnreln
and Balller, also wearing the famous Prussian,
helmet, next came into view, followed by a
delegation of the veterans of tbe late war.
In this latter organization were representatives
from the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 731. 71th.
75tb, and WJth Pennsylvania Volunteers. The
tattered battle-flags of these regiments were
carried -in the line. Then came twenty-five
members of tbe German Society in carriages,
upon each of which was a placard bearing the
following inscription: "German Society. 1704.
Peace acd Charity." The members of the Ger
man Hospital Association next ioiiowe in car
riages. With them they carried a number of
German and American nags, uae Phila
delphia Rifle Club was next in line,
under command of their worthy Presi
dent. F. Kolb. They were preceded
by a mounted band. A wagon drawn by six
horses, and containing a monument emblematic
of peace, npon which workmen were in the act
of carving an inscription, was mo uoii jeaiure.
a firnm-coms. mounting twenty-four pieces.
followed by the Germauia and Philadelphia
Turner Association, came following. They num
bered over one hundred men, and were under
ilia marshalship of William Dresworth.
Tbe pupils of St. Paul's congregation, mar
shalled by their tutor, Mr. G. Webs, were the
next to follow. They carried a banner bearing
a German inscription, which translated reads as
follows: "Peace In the ataenana, and we loi
low it." This organization was accompanied by
two large wagons, containing a number of young
ladies, who at different points along the line
sang several songs, including both American and
German airs.
Following came the Falrhill Peace Club, a
civic organization, embracing delegations from
the Fifteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-ninth
wards. They numbered nearly one thousmd
men, and were marshalled by Mr. George Link,
asisted by Adolph Kohler and David Link.
They were preceded by a wagon decorated with
evergreens, containing a band of twenty-five
pieces. They were followed by Der Soheutzen
Verein triumphal car, drawn by fourteen horses.
Tiiis consisieu of a large piauorm, upon which
was a representation of a boulder. Seated upon
this were several men dressed in the Swiss cos
tume, and carrying cross-bows. One of them rep
resented the traditional William Tell.
Tbe next feature was the'triumphal car of
the Committee of Arrangements, containing a
--".citation of the celebratad "Die Wacht
?!i''Ar.7.rY,"w . " --ned
am nueiu. inecarwas nanasomaij
with evergreen, and contained marble busts of 1
German representatives of science, to wit:
Keoler. Conernicus. Schillp.r. (innth r.Aaainr
K I M - -" - - J V V W MM V ASS WTAU .
and Humboldt. ,
The car following conveyed the German sing
ing societies of Philadelphia, fresco painters,
manufacturers of mathematical, optical, ana
telegraphical instruments, piano makers, jew
elers, watchmakers, and a German club called
"The Swabian Club," representing the history
of Wurtembcrg.
Second Division.
The Marshal of this division was Jacob Stein.
He was accompanied by mounted aids, Messrs.
John F. Hulseman, John Mlsch, Christian
it ack, John Conrad, John Kibiett.Jonn Kraentz-
zler, Ueorge Uoebel, Charles Miller, John D.
Kise, G. W. Kretzschmer, and Frank Haas.
The first band in the line of this division was
a band numbering twenty pieces, leader J. G.
S. Hartmann. Following the band appeared
one of the most marked features of the proces
sion, an equestrian group allegorical of "Die
Wacht am Rhein," "the Watch on the Rhine,"
and representing the Emperor and Bismarck
stteLded by mounted guards, in the uniform of
Prussia. The Emperor was personated by Mr.
John M. Kruler and Bismarck by Mr. Rleuel.
inese preceaea oaroucues containing the
Executive Committee: President, J. H. Camp;
Vice-President, M. Richards Muckle; Secreta
ries, T. R. Hair and F. Albrecht; Treasurer, M.
Landenberger. The Committee of Arrange
mentsMessrs. Ernest Reistle; G. F. Kolbf K.
Illrner. Committee on Decorations L. G.
Ladncr, J. Zilze, A. Rothe, and L. Hirner. The
invited guests, Honorary Committee, and orators-English,
Rev. W. U. Fumes?, D. D., Hon.
Morton McMichael, Hon. John VV. Forney.
German, Dr. Kellner and E. it. Schmidt.
After the carriages appeared the Northeastern
Sa-ngerbund, accompauied by the 4th Regi
ment cana, numbering twenty-five pieces,
Oberkirsch leader, and comprising the following
societies: Old Ma'nnerchor, 15 men, German,
United Slates, and Club flags, scarfs of German
tricolor; tbe Ssrngerbund, President Fleishmann,
leader Carl Gaertner, United States, German,
and Club flags borne by colors, and
attended by a guard of honor, with
drawn swords representing students of the Ger
man Universities ; each memberf this society
carried a pennon, on which was inscribed in gilt
tue wora "oangerouna; ueciiia uiud, sa men,
President Charles Rath, American and German
colors ; club-flag blue and gold ; each member of
this society bore a small American flag: Ger
mania Ma'nnerchor, 25 men, President P. Fell ;
VViUI UU1S10, JIlCDDiBi UlUlUllQ, iJVUOi V, KUU
Demmel.
Young Macnnerchor, 30 men, President Hoff
man. The only flag carried by this society was
tbe old club-flag, white, embroidered with gold;
Lledcrkranz, 50 meD, President . F. Strahlaini
United Slates and club flags, tbe latter a very
elegant white and red silk embroidered
banner. Harmony, DO men, President Dr.
Engel, club flag, white and gold embroidered
with harp and eagle; Beethoven Liederkranz, SO
men, Presinent Julius Uerre, club flag, blue;
Concordia, 50 men. three standards, American,
German, and society flags; this club also car
ried a gilt lyre; Allemania, SO men, President
George Hepp; the stand of colors included four,
two of the United States, one of Germany, and
one belonging to the society.
The lyre carried by this body of vocalists was
one of tbe most beautiful floral decorations
along the line; besides the above, the club bore
as a standard, with a poetic Inscription, the
Uerman tri-color. The banners borne by the
societies next In order were, Aurora,yellow em-
Droiaerea witu goia, Mozart, rea club-nag,
United States and German colors, Columbia,
blue and gold banner, and American flag.
Accompanying these was a triumphal chariot
or "triumph wagon, representing a white
marble Doric temple of AdoIIo. with the doma
supported by eight columns and the base sur
rounded by busts of Mendelssohn, Mozart, Bee-
noven ana otner great uerman musicians and
poets. In the temple sat a venerable figure
representing an ancient bard, clad in a grey
flowing robe and holding in his hand a golden
ljre.
'ice tempie was arawn oy eigui norses, hand
somely caparisoned, and led by squires or heralds
in a costume that might have graced a tourna
ment. Tbe other musical associations represented in
this division were the Fischler, Loreleki, West
Philadelphia M:ennerchor, and Columbia.
Tbe singing societies were followed by eight
hussars in green uniform; by the florists' wagon,
beautituiiy ana elaborately decorated; by those
of the fresco painters, and artists and designers,
each appropriately ornamented. The piano and
musical instrument makers came next ia the
line, preceded by Ruhlman's band from Trenton.
The wagons were six iu number all handsomely
draped.
In tbe first wagon of Albrecht A Co. was a
grand piano, played during the march by Mr. G.
Winkler. Oue hundred employes from Scho
macker's piano factory formed an important
feature in this part of the procession, as each
man carried a staff surmounted by a
tmall gilt lyre. A magnificent grand rosewood
piano, worth $2000, was also displayed on one
of Mr. Schomacker's wagons, which was draped
with German colors and overreached by a
canopy supported on pillars, with lyre and
eagle at the summit, and shields bearing tbe
same of-all the States comprised in the German
empire around the base. Messrs. Faas & Zim
merman were also represented by their em
ployes U this section.
The brihlers 'represented were Messrs. Crab
tree and Goodman. Ia the car belonging to tbe
office of the latter was a printing press in full
operation, distributing along the line of progress
copies of "The Watch on the Rhine." In Ger
man and English, printed handsomely in colors
upon card-board. A red priuter's devil with
black hoinwas an interesting and attractive
little figure, near Mr. Goodman's press. He
appeared to be entirely harmless, iu spite of his
eminently diabolical aspect.
Tbe opticians aud mathematical instrument
makers had two handsomely decorated wagons,
one containing mathematical and astronomical
instruments, and a figure representing an an
cient astronomer, and bearing a striking and
almost fraternal likeness to William Conrad
Wagner, as the bard of antiquity In the Temple
0ejewtllers adorned the line of march with
but a single wsgon, but one that was probably
loaded with a freight more costly thau that of
any other In the procession.
The car of the watchmakers was the last la
this division, and contained a small steeple, with
a clock, and at the rear a transparency repre
senting a huge watch, supported by two female
figures and bearing an Inscription relative to
the first timepiece ever made In the Fatherland.
Third Dlvtsou.
The Third Division formed on the west side of
i Broad street, rigtit resting on Columbia avenue,
and it Included In its ranks the butchers, bakers,
milk dealers, and United Confectioners. The
feature ot this section was the turn out of the
butcher as magnificent display, Including in
their ranks, it was announced, over 1000 men,
but we believe the number far exceeds that
amount. We do not desire to be invidious
In our comparisons, and comparisons are odious,
but we must say we believe the display made by
tbem could hardly be eclipsed by any other
body of men in the parade. They introduced a
great many novelties in the parade. For in
stance, there was tbe wagon drawn by six grey
horses, In which a miniature steam sausage
factory Was In full Wast.. Th orlonlt nf
the idea consists in introducing such materiality
in celebration of an idea. You picture to your
self white winged, dove-eyed Peace, in sum
mer costume, descending on a land torn by the
tempests of war. All the beautiful senti
ments of your nature rise up in
your heart, and you are rapidly
relapsing into a sentimentality when
the presence ot sausage, chopped hog, and
, nu to earth again. Wa
blood-pudding roi..- . ..
like and applaud the idea. A man's love w
freedom and peace will certainly not be less be
cause he happens to have a weakness for pork
and beans, hash, etc. This docrlne rises from
the principle of mens Bona in corpore sano,
a belief wbicb we most potently and pivwertully
cherish. But we will cease this metaphysical
discussion, and return again to our l mtcber'a
cart, with the sausage machine. This vehicle
was introduced by Mr. Christian Gerne, and it
was a decided feature of the parade. Tlh tre was
the machine which squirted chopped pork
into the sausage casing all complete. The
meat-block was there also, and In anothei part
of tbe wagon was an apparatus to smoke tbe
bolognas as they emerged from the machine.
The wagon was filled with jolly, good-humcred
German butchers, who laughingly pelted a nd
handed out the eatables to an equally gooi -humored
crowd.
Following this was an' Ingeniously designed'
miniature smoked-ham establishment, intro
duced to the parade by Messrs. John Bower &
Co. It was drawn by six mules, with elegant
trappings of ribbons, rosettes, spangles, etc.
Rising from the fore part of the wagon was
a wooden storehouse, painted In imita
tion of brick, aud through the opeui
ings In the top were seen
bung numerous hams, in process of
being smoked. Surrounding this little edifice
was the ventilator, which was beautifully
trimmed with little German and American flags.
To tbe rear an arch of evergreens spanned the
wagon, and In the centre ot the fo
liage and flowers were seen the words
"Peace and Plenty." Below this was the
following Baconian inscription, "Peace
but there Is no peace but a piece of Bower's
Hams.' On each side of the arch were two
bull's heads, trimmed with flowers, while sur
rounding tbe body of the wagon a large canvas
contained the words "Wo welcome peace to
Fatherland." Directing our attention in an
other direction, we found a barouche
containing' eight or ten little (and pretty) girls.
They were beautifully dressed in costume ap
propriate to the occasion. Wreaths of the
purest white encircled tbclr head, and they car
ried in their hands garlands and bouquets of
flowers. The next object of interest was a wagon
rigged up in the form of a pen, containing
a half dozen calves. These Innocent animals, of
course, were trimmed up for the occasion, and
they each looked as contented as a calf could
naturally supposed to be under the circum
stances. Messrs. David and William Gurter,
butchers, in conjunction with Messrs. William
Bumm & Bon, salt dealers, furnished the wagon
to the parade. The Butchers' Association had
in lice a large six-horse omnibus occupied by
McClurg's Cornet Band.
. Mceero. a. F. Cheese brough & Co. made a con
tribution to the novelties of the procesaioa In
the shape of a wagon constructed into a tem
porary hog-pen. This turn-out was arched and
roofed over, and was literally covered with
colors and evergreens. Within the pen were
four or five porkers all washed nice and clean,
so as to be seen to advantage in public.
Tbey seemed to regard the surrounding bustle
and confusion with only that philosophy which
a bog can exhibit on such an occasion; of course
they were decorated with trimmings, and were
in fact tbe centre of attraction. The next wagon
which claims attention was one drawn by nine
horses. It contained a huge ox. The vehicle waa
trimmed with evergreens and flowers. Follow
ing the ox-wagon was a similar arrangement,
which contained a number of sheep. Messrs.
A. H. Wartman & Co. kindly contributed the
latter. Another novelty was noticed in a fully
equipped butcher shop on a large furniture car,
drawn by six white horses. A number of handsomely-dressed
girls were inside the vehicle.'
The bakers next command our attention.
They turned out about 500 men, 200 of whom,
were on horseback. They were accompanied by
tbe Teutonic Suengerbund. They had in their
turnout a large wagon, in which bread and cake
baking was carried on. Pretzels, cakes, etc.,
were stored in tbe wagon In large quantities, which
were freely distributed to the public. The sup
ply was -scarcely equal to the demand. The
milk dealers were also Included In the Third
division, and were out In considerable force.
Tbey appeared with H. Eisenbrown, Chief Mar
shal, at their head. They took to the procession
a wagon, also, containing cans of milk, which
was jreely supplied to a thirsty public. All
being in readiness, the Third division wheeled
into line In the following order:
Marshal Ernest Gross. '"
Assistant Marshals Jolin 8m, John Gunthsr, Frank
iJowr, Charles Dorr, Lewis Tratitwein,
George Hultmann, and U. Zehnder.
Band.
Twenty-fonr Butcher Boys on ponies ,
Twenty-four Boteher Journeymen on foot. '
ADiTiuunol butcher, on whits homes.
The Otticers.
Messrs. Obnstisa Gross, John bower, John SUng, lud
A. Boheibl.
Arrsnfjement Committee Mosar.. Christian Heme, Con
rad bcuwam, Frederick Kuhler, John Weber,
snd BerUuxer.
One srafron, bearin s lira i, drawn by nine horses.
Wagons with swine, sheep, lambs, and calves.
Wagon with s sausaf s factory.
Wagon with steam chopping-machine in operation.
Wagon bearing np s .moke hou.e, drawn by sis males.
Jtroin this sandwiches were dupemed.
kfOBIO.
A committee, consisting of John HenMer, John Steger,
John Bait, f eter fetautr, George Haussniann, 11.
Tanker, Oonrsd Klein, Ueorge Heigle,
. trass Lambader. nts Mann, W. ,
IrefU. L. Kurt, and II. Whit
mans, in barouches.
A Division of Batchers, on black horses.
A Division ol Butchers, on brown horaes.
MUKIC.
Bakers, in company with the Teutonic Susagsrbund.
United Confectioners.
Mosio.
Milk 1 osier.
Fourth Division.
This division formed on Broad street, right
resting on Master and extended to Poplar.
Albert H. Ladner was marshal. His assistants
were Xavler Yaerger, Valentine Presser, Wm.
Kaske, AVm. L. Elklns, Wm. Haines, Joseph
Freund, George Reicke, and J, A. Bardaley.
Tbey were followed by a band which discoursed
most excellent music.
The fir6t business represented In this division
was the glassmakers. Tbe Arm of II. C. Fox,
Son & Co. displayed the operations of making
glass In perfect style. Their first wagon con
tolned a furnace. Here the workmen, under ,
the superintendence of II. Leber, and assisted
by Richard Karney. formed ; all manner of orna
ments, which tbey dispersed to the crowd. The
article most sought for was a bottle blown In
?he exac"ukenessof King William. The second
wagon contained the cutting and grinding ap
raratus, and here the stoppers were ground and
the work of the first wsgon finished otf . The
third wagon contained glass mugs, spears, axes,
and also carried the fuel. They were followed
by a barouche, in which were seated Henry C.
Fox, Charles l. For, Henry K. Chew, and
Thomas L, Anderson, tbe firm.
Messrs. kadcer & Bird had a wagon
with glass work, which followed Mr. . olft.
Cvntiuu4 M lh4 Ligktk Pvj.