The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-06

From the Baltimore American, June 81
Agretaoly 10 arrangements, there arrived in our
city on Saturday afternoon, several musical socie
ties from Philadelphia New Jersey, and New York,
numbering about six hundred in the aggregate. II
expected by the Baltimore societies that their
quests would not arrive until eight o'clock, when
they would he met at Broadway and escorted accord
leg to programme, to their headquarters at Wash
ington Hall. About half past six o'clock, however,
especial train appeared, but in consequence OF the
suppostlon that they would not arrive until eight
o'clock. there were none to receive them at the de-
pot The banners were unfurled however, a line Of
proee 5sion formed, and marched through Albemare,
Pratt, High and Baltimore streets, to Washington
Hall, led by the Philadelphia brass band. There
was, consequently, large assemblage on Broad way
to witness the reception, who we're greatly disap-
fointed.
TWAS determined after part iking of Refreshments
that, notwithstanding the disappointment in the re-
ception the procession should take place, and at s
O'Clock in company with the city societies and two
additional bands OF music, they proceeded to Broad
way, where the line Of procession was formed. In
the line were about thousand TO twelve hundred
persons the Baltimore societies forming flank lines
the whole length of the procession, each bearing
pink and blue transparency. Immediately in front
was a large transparency bearing the emblem OF
music. and on the front the emblem OF Willkom-
men," a more sngularly strange and magnificent
spectacle cannot be conceived Of than was produced
by the transparencie:. In descending the grade Of
East Baltimore street from Broadway, the scene
from distance was really beautiful, the movements
Of tie procession having more the appearance of a
sheet Of flame than anything else to which it can be
compared.
Each society bore in the line It's own banner all
of which were OF the most magnificent description
With single exception they were surn ,un!.
ed BY gilt eagle in the act of perchng
or various colors they bore characters in the
German language and were beautifully
lrodtr red, one Of them having an eagle Of full
size embroidered on it in green and gold; others
were decorated with wreaths of evergreen AMI
flowers. or the transparancics there were about
fonr hundred presenting at once the most beautiful
spectacle ever Witnessed in this city. As the line OF
procession moved on its course the waving OF
handkcrch.eis frou iaig Lands greeted them hearty
welcome, which they acknowledged BY repeated
huzZas. There were about twenty societies in the
lire, each di>tn guished by banner and the badges
which they on tie lapel Of the coat.
Thousands OF persons were gathered in the streets
TO witness The procession and the most perfect or
derwas observed throughout, from the forming of
the line Of procession on Broadway, through the
several streets through which they passed, until the
return to Washington Hall.
There will be another procession this morning,
after which will come OIL the rehearsal Of the CON
cert to take place this evening at the Hall of the
Maryland Institute.
The concert viii consist Of The Desert" grand
symphony ode in three parts by Felicen David, with
all the Rotations solos, and choruses, as originally
executed 1T the Copservatoire de Paris, under the
personal direction OF the composer. This ode will
be sung by one thousand yocalists, accompanied by
one hundred and fifty instrumental performers
great number OF the most prominent professors OF
music from New York. Philadelphia, and Baltimore
have also volunteered their services. The music
will be under the direction of Professor Charles
Lensehow. Some idea may be formed from the fact
that the orchestra viii consist in part Of six double
lass, six violoncelos, sixty volins two obocs two
bassoons, six kettle drums or tympanums two bass
drums three rattle site drums, three clarionets,
four flutes, eight French horns, fonr comets, four
tunlpets, three trombones, two ophceeides, with
cymhals, trianglea, bells, &c.
This promises to be the most magnificent affair
ever known in this country, comprising rs ii will
more vocal and instrumental performers than ever
assembled for the same purpose at the same time
in the United States. The professional arrange
ments are all under the charge Of Mr.. Frelrick FL
tcrman, pnd thus far have reflected great credit
upon his ability TO perform the duties assigned him
On the interesting occasion.
The following are the societies which will par.
hcipate in the concert -Spngerbund, Schlllerbun6,
Harmonic, Loreley MGnlerchor, Licdcrkranz,
Isheiniseher Sangerlunde, Social-Reform-V erein,
Tcutonia and Manner Choir OF New York; Arbeiter-
Gesang-Nerein, Ceciien.Gesang-Verein Eintracht,
GerInania MGnner Chor, Junger Menner-Cnor,
Ledcltaiel, Mannor-CLo and Spngerbund, OF Pha.
del. hia; Liedeilsrsnz, OF Bfookiyn; Virginia, Of
Richmond; SGngerband, OF Washing ;on; E,ntcacht,
Of Williamsburg; Eintracht, OF Newark; Licier.
kranz, M@nne.-Chor, Harmonic, Turner-I iedertasel,
Aron-Nerein, Futerpe and Sangerbund, of Bal
mote.