The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-23

The Maest which is the great national festival Of the
Germans celebrated yesterday by large number Of
the and daughters Of the atherland Hoboken
selected by the festive gathering for the of their
merry making; but this occasion they did not assem-
ble in the Fields to them repste with unplea
emniscences. vauxha Gardens very properly
chosen in preference and the price of admission
triHng, they thronged from morning till night.
The most animatedhere, under the shade of
those trees and awnings pleasant little pic mic par
ties, discussing the contents of plethoric baskets, or
laughing at the jests Of some privileged joker; while
there in the centre of the garden, wannermacher's
band played the airs of the fatherland, reminding
the listeners of the home of their childhood
Another part Of the garden occupied by miniature
shooting gallery, into which the aspiring marksman
admitted the payment Of eighteen cents for which he
had the privilege Of taking twelve shots either at the
heart Of vivandere oran apple the head of fat,
the celebrated Swiss patriot The vvandiere
coquetth for her heart proof against all assaults
shooting within the eye or mouth of the noble boy in
stead Of the apple on his head. Here, again, were
number Of ardent youths throwing admring gancs at
the part of Julets to the amorous Romeos below No
words were spoken but the tongue was silent its place
supplied by certain mssives called bils dor which
passed with rapidity between them that would have
thrown the telegraph into the shade.
portion Of the Sapgerbund present. consisting of
the following societies Lorsey Mamerchor Rhenischer
Sangerbund Leiderkranz, and Schillerbund These
ces have been organized solely for the instruction Of
their members in vocal music they are In fact the
the singing societies which to be found in
every town and village in Germany.
On this OCCASION song Of salutation to the ban
nerss Of the Lederkranz and the Rhenischer Sanger
bund sung by the societies. and brief address made
by Mr.. Weiner, who spoke follows
am here said he, 70 speak, not in accordance with the
first arrangements but to M the place of another Mr.
Frsch, who invited to speak In honor of the flag
Is absent account of Sickness and called upon
in his stead This free country-free to all classes
and all creeds, and defended by the strong its
adopted well by its native born citizens. And al
though our festa songs to-day bring back to all
affection the atherland yet 1t does not in tho least
lessen our loyalty to adopted country is only in
free countries that the songs Free where the heart
gushes forth its melody unresaned by tyrannic laws
And far from the land that Graded infancy and
holds the ashes Of sires live in hope that this
flag Of our society will be born in triumph till be-
meath its fold. shal rally Its emancpated subjects
foreign soil While, therefore, would sacrifice our
lives in loyalty for the institutions of this
great republic and the of her liberties yet
10 do this it Is not necessary that should entirely for
get the land OF birth, suffering under the despots
who rule her. Tie time must comc when Germany wiz
he free and then the song Of liberty which only
be heard in this free land will be sung in the cottage
Of the peasant in feelings independent sovereign and
. every inch a king"
AZ the conclusion OF this speech three hearty cheers
were given after which the audience separated and
amused themselves In various ways till nightfa when
the majority returned TO their homes and the rest
journed TO the ball room, where they tripped on the
light faDtastic'' till 6 late hour.