The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-23
avn copsulats-although We believe that Mr.. Owen

own consulats-slthough We believe that Mr.. Owen
did a. much as he reasonably could with his know
ledge Of consular duties and consular rights. or
der the exigepcies Of the presented TO him
From the deveIOpemsnts OF r r;.oilc 6piuion in
the South And West Of such ah honorable character,
ard under such favored auspices, as exhibited
in those ovat;ons and tokens of respect
ferred Cd Mr.. Smith, for his generous treat
m,nt of the American prisoners, We arc persuaded
that ali future ate Dpts similar to those OF the Lo-
PEI expeditions, will be frowned down and set aside
BY the returning good sense of that portion Of the
American community. No doubt, in the great pro-
gress Of human events, the leland OF Cuba WILL one
day. in peaceful, natural, and honorable way, pass
TRANQUILITY from the dominion ofSpain either TO indie
pendepce or withthe United States just
a. other peaceful transitions have been made this
continent, and agreeably to the principles Of the
present age. But We believe these demonstrations
BY the Southern community, and the respect paid
to Mr. Smith, and the right appreciation in that re-
gon Of the authorities of Cuba, and OF the position
Of affairs there. will have more effect in producing
good feelings between the two countries and pre-
venting any more unhappy collisions, than anything
which has taken place from the organizing Of the
first exp, edition to the present day.
Mr. Smith, We believe, is still in this city, having
arrived here few days ago from the Southwest Ia
few days he will leave for Washington, Charles.
ton ana the Island of Cuba, to which he will return
with the best wishes Of I'LL those who appreciate
generous and noble efforts for conserving tue peacs
Of nations and for preventing, by peaceful means,
those unhappy expeditions aud attempts which COM
monty END in lamentable failure and misfortune.
The German Musical Festival.
GREAT PICNIC IN ELM PARK.
without doubt of the hnest demonstrations that
every this neighborhood enacted yeser-
day in Elm Park.
The different musical German societies assembled
eight O'Clock in the morning at the Apollo Rooms and
shortly afterwards took their departure by the trains NJ
the Canal street for Elm Park The succeeding
trains anu the stages crowded and the
citem.n ut was intense.
Towards noon than 20 600 persons had congre-
gated in The Park and the effect grand in the ex-
tiomc The various societies grouped themselves into
bodies and presented bautifu appearance With their
decorations aud banners SURROUNDED by the immense
body OF spctators large number 81 whom were leg
ly ornsd ladies There were $40 on thegronnd comps
rs OF the mounted German Rifles. the German Hussars,
ard the NV York Rifles which materially added to The
! splondor Of the scene
Tie various societies performed and sang in beautiful
stA H. sew. raj select compositions from the omnsnt
MED ao at times by some tae dancing, IN
/ which the ai.S took dstipgni he'd part
The May or and Common council arrived on the ground
in the OF the oay ana in the afternoon line coid
elmer with txc,lls ut wines, was provided to which
a.on thousand musical performers AMI singers aud
all, u Il, huudr ltaes down. The Mayer pre.id-
ard after due justice had been done to the capital
yan0s.
lis Honor addressed the company. and congr tuated
thsm Epon ihcir n uciltion and gave them hearty
~.ccme lie alluded The imme usity IN number and
| infu,lce which cur German cittzens ppschted and
con pmeDtsd the m upon the beauty and cxcel.ncy 81
ibiy musical performances. ana noticed til. high pol
un GeI many htlu IN lh. u,uicil world. which nd osen
adorned ~ many eminent composers lie again con-
graduated hem snd gave them all hearty welcome TO
The city ana was Loudly and enthusiastically cbecred.
hr LUDWIG and one or two other gentlemen, also
made few cogratulaory and feeling remarks Ia the
CONAN language VIII CHI we're vocterou,ly received.
shortly after mir at III the air the Mayor and
Common Council rcr and the vast assembly amused
and enjoyed themselves in sDgng. dancing &c., and the
most indispensable good hunor every where prevailed,
witch GIdistIJb,d by single accdentn fact, the
Shc- aair must have Ocn witnessed TO be justly apve
caled The weather vas most brilliant and the shade Of
the lofty trees served - keep oil any oppression from the
heat aud beneath which seats Of all descriptions for the
accom- odaton Of the ladies haa been provided, and
| place for rrireshment established.
hight drew the company began to dispense many
OF the gentlemen having oak grcahs around their hats.
mhc, lad elegantly entwinrd by The classical hands
o, The lndies aud III the of Tune each crowded
and successive train bore its the society arrv
ed at the Apollo Rooms and then separated having
enjoyed such day Will long live in their memories