New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-09-07
THE TURNER FESTIVAL.

THE TURNER FESTIVAL
s-~~.s,er to CITY Hsi-visit to the Crystal Palace
-prsmstie and Piassieai Performances At the BOW
cry Theatre.
v.s,svdsv u,ornng about O'Clock the Turner'S Assem-
Mia At their Head quarters in Canalst and amnsed tnsn
ve, by singing and other performances peculiar 70 tner
saass Az ten O'Clock they stationed themselves IN mont OF
National Hall from whence they marched toward Broad
vsy and down to the City Hall to pay tnen respects 70 tne
N.,o, ~ our CITY large crowd Of people had assembled
g., - ~. CIV Hal, and the Police Officers did their
h;ne that they had no; the remo,est idea Of Their
-. ..rvsnt, Of The people One OF them behaved him
no, very brutal manner toward those present who were
1,v (erraans reminding them OF the custom Of these
,,x ybsterps that lounge about the City Hall and show
a., dignity especially when meeting peaceful citizens
md ,n are not be found when the lives and property Of
.;,,p, are In danger Those present presume did not
Ga much difference between the officials whom they
desb,lsss encountered in their country and these
pey subaerns. except that the latter excel the former 10
igDcrsnce. ..;. ,,.o, a.. u.vo, I'm, b;s
o.cr was detained al home by ndispositon. They
consequently invited 10 the Governor Room ana al tne
Turner'S marched up with their heads uncovered Mr.
Sg;emupd Kaufman Chief Of the Executive Committee
OF the New York Turners who intended 10 address the
Mayor on this occasion when arrived in the Governors
Rom delivered in the absence Of his Honor patriotic
address to bic brother Turner'S, saying;
Brother Turner'S: We stand here sacred spot and
car your attention 10 the portraits Of those ilusroas
men banging these was-upon the portrait OF Wasn
Rtuublc At his time, the number of th3 nhaoitan1 OF
this country was small now il has become mighty he
public embracing broad portion OF TINS c'nthen' e1
lending from Ocean TO Ocean"
He then referred 10 Lafayette who although the subject
of Monarch fought for the liberties Of this Republic
Few years ago he said the Turner'S would perhaps not
have been admitted into the Governors Room but times
have changed and every educated American, who Il with
out prejudice acquainted with the principles OF the
Turner who strive to promote the % ,b sss Ts s2
ers-a majority Of whom political refugees rom
abroad - would do their best for the maintaining
for universal freedom hat they fought their battles in the
old country Although do not consider Thu, Kepunhc
nc without i.s faults although we do not consder y e1m
tIeie yet allows to help In finishing t: great building
and gyes asylum after the hours of danger lhere
fore all tbese youths willing 10 spill for it the last drop
Of blood Our principles are democrac ss
partes lie thanked the Chief OF Police for the knd az
feution which he showed during the first day OF their s
ys in preserving order and Assured H. n On %
And that he never would be obliged to order the Police
against them. lie hoped Mr. MatscI was satisfied with
their behavior during their stay in the City.
Mr. Masell responded aflimatiyely 1t win berecolect
ed that two years ago the Gcnnan May Festival was DIS
turbed Mt oboken by band OF short boys, ana was
then The Herald that DETAINED and aroused the Suspicion OF
tbe Americans against them Then they were weak, mum
berng only about thirty members; now they are strong
and have not forgotten the injuries received ny ne ~
aid although that paper tres TO Halter them Ihey
consider exertions Of this kind with contempt Neverthe
hess they are thankful for the kidd assistance Of the Chief
of Police as every disturbance is disageeabe although
thew do not fear the combined rowdies Of New York.
The Turner's examined the portraits &C. TO be seen
there especially the writing desk Of Washington Scarcely
Ten minutes had elapsed when his Honor Mayor Wester
welt came in and introduced by the Chief Of Police to
the speaker Of the Turner'S His Honor did not seem very
ndisposed but The had not read the pape as he seemed
entirely ignorant Of the nature Of the assemblage before
him lie asked what their object &C. al Of which he
might have learned from the columns OF Ihe Irtbn~e
Without attempting to make speech he SAID 10 the fre
dent Mr. Hoestrich am pleased 10 see you here and
"hope you wiz enjoy yourselves in proper manner lie
then took his leave.
The Turner's then formed again in procession and passed
from tho Governors Room to the Park through Chatham
nj Bowery then along Grand st. down Broadway to their
he quarters In Canas Here they partook OF some 70
treatments and then went to their lodging In inc after
noon most Of the strangers went up to the Crystal Palace
According Programme they had nteded to visit the
industrial exhibition in body in process ion with music
and flags but account OF the ntenso heat ana the ia
tgues Of the preceding day they departed from their
original intention.
euted gymnasic performances, as in their hail. OF which
we mention the called building OF pyramids, wherein
about dozen Of them made to bear with their arms
about many others one placing himself upon inc shout
ders or arms of those under him. and again supporting
Others. until those at the top Of the pyramid reached the
ceiling Of the hall
artsts played the beautiful melo drama OF Preciosa,
preceded by gymnastic performances under the lead OF
the manager Mr. Denzer The chorus OF the meo drama
ron and large number of young ladies representing
the gpsy girls The play remarkably well executed
under the direction of Mr. Better celebrated artist from
Europe who had kindly volunteered his assistance ON tine
occasion.
After the play there fireworks and dancing
by two young German danseuses.
In conclusion witnessed some plastic performances,
under the lead Of Mr. Xavier STOPPED formerly renowned
In this art in Munich and Augsburg, in Gernany They
were exhibited strictly according to the rules and eshet
heal laws Of art that connoisseurs likely TO be
deceived by supposng the live figures to be statues The
following the more remarkable pieces performed
Enstres Ia group of which we see in the Crystal
Palace which il not superior 10 the representation We wit
messed last night p Hercules crushinS A'H- 8
Wrestling; = scene from the Deluge; -Four actions
from the life Of Cain, the first Of when was Gains charac-
ter, thv second Cain Staying Abel aud the third Gains
frror q The beaten Carthaginians; T. Dying Epamnon-
das g. The mourning Romans sc making sixteen groups
;a ~ ,ha festivities of tho second day OF the festival
The place Of performance was overcrowdes The par
ouet was reserved for the Turner'S.