The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-25

the weather. but the German May festivals uuiver
sally celebrated rain shine the day for which they
are ssssled. Consequently, though there strong
signs Of rain yesterday morning. the preparations Of
Gernan fellow citizens for days enjoyment
NE less active and indeed amidst the pouring torrents
about noon, the crowds which throngsd the 70
OonYads park sod Jones' wood seemed greatest Pangst
mentag or whsmonday, was the special OCCASION and IL
sacred Of rejoicing 10 be vsriooked for
triHisg reasons. The "ANsenen sangerounders' or
" United Singing Societies" made the most extensive
preparations for the day Tney are composed Of the fol-
lowing singing clubs Of this city
Colonia, Enbrachs.
Euphonia, Lorlo Mannerch0P,
GeJmaniA, LederknAntz,
Freir wannerchor, Moxarsverein,
Rheinscher }aDgerbund, Ssngerunde,
Social Reform Gssangveren, Uhisnoaud,
Schillerbund, Tuetonia Minnsrchor
LOriei Gesangverein, Harmonic
These societies about FIVE hundred active
bers about three hundred and ny passive members
They invited guests this occasion the New York
TUNER Rifles, Capt Beo, numbering sixty muskets the
Columbian Rifles, . German company, commanded by
Capt weinbergsr numbering nifty one muskes; the ju
venile Turner's the number OF nearly hundred
besides the Helvetis the heiomania the Alemsns, and
As early Is eight A. NJ the crowd began to collect
At the headquarters In Hester street, and b.
fore nine O'Clock the line Of march was taken up.
Passing through several principal Streets and apparently
augmentDg in numbers 1t every STEP both women ana
children 10 ling INTO the procession the grand turnout
finally reached the steamer Union and barge which had
been provided At the foot Of Tenth street. East ver 10 take
them TO tho scene Of the festivities. Seemingly every
stand point the boats was crowded, and amid the
dscordant sounds Of independent muscians the chatter
ing Of thousands Of men, women and children in lsa
gusge which could be called neither German nor English,
though partook largely Of the character Of BOTH and,
loaded TO the waters edge, tho steamboat and barge
moved slowly up the East rivsr and after merry voyage
rounded 10 ~ Copraas park opposite He'll Gate
auda n viz had am
and were scattered in groups over the lovely grounds
Numberess booths and stands were erected 81 the various
every character and price were for sale, and were
eagerly patronized by the hungry and thirsty multitude
Amid confusion worse COMPOUNDED the apparently mex
trcAble mass foally formed In the sembance Of
procession and with streaming coors and peAng music
the route taken around the outside Of the park 70
the PARK amid the bright smiles Of thousands OF dape
and rrocs, ranged in tempting rows ~ they passed. and
attended by the less veutureeome males who had come
10 the spot overland. Each society selected for itself
choice spot generally In the shade OF some nne
trees, which Was forthwith decorated with banners,
attire the Of which are, Of course unintelgble 70
the uninitased The military men soon found localities
to STACK their ars, anda The Juveniles were liberated
the bead is knocked out, rolling and tumbng
another n high glee. The day WAS now pretty
well advanced, and what with inc heat OF
refreshment was Indispensable, and all set aoou!
satisfy ing the cravings Of nature-German nsturewith
pected as the we'll replenebed stands which abounded
All parts Of the park testified. Huge piles Of brodt,
Kreaizer cheese mberser cheese jei cake, and other
German edbles, together with OF agerthe
present ager-mettbe eye at every point Yet tear
full that there might not be enough there appeared from
Sss and suspicious looking bottles winch seemed cy 70
say, IF lager beer don't ntoxcse do" One divine
command was certainly obeyed, and every one " eat
drank, and was merry" Then there came the loving
rambes through the grounds hearty greetings Of old
friends socia singing Of the separa bands an innocent
other peculiarly German enjoymens, including drinking
lager, which before stated extensively 10 favor
Lager was omnpresent yet evanescent There was lager
in wagon loads coming In the gates lager In kegs beng
rapidly drawn out, lager In mugs strange say always
upside down in fact, lager everywhere aud "only six
macuate poce--coud Withstand the general disposition
70 mbibc. They had little 10 do bui drink and they did
that well--remsrkabiy wel-snd since they seldom do
thing well, ths fact deserves 70 be especially noted
The great feature OF the day OF course the singing,
and about two O'clock the time announced for the
cert commence vast crowd collected the leaders
stand. The Instrumental music OF Dodwortn's second
band loudly applauded, and deservedly Most of
the performers were Germans and well known 10 those
present, which made them still more welcome. The
effect Of the whole sangerbund joining In their several
choruses was exceedingly fine. The vast volume OF
their voices could not be lost even in the open
Geld where they sang and the time and precision
with which ali the pieces were given truly credts
Bile. The sAngerbund was led BY Mr.. Weber.
10 have made brief address previous 10 the
menccmcnt OF the concert but tho crowd could not be
mado 70 understand FOR time, 30 the speech was post
poned until After the concert
PRESIDENT sTErFANx STEAKS.
Mr.. srrrAw addressed his friends briefly In German.
He said he believed they came there enjoy themselves
and not 10 hear long speeches. He glad 70 soc 30
many Of his German and American friends the occa
zion OF this annual esvity He glad that they could
out and enjoy themselves in this pescsable mabner and
In conclusion hoped they would live Icing 10 enjoy German
socially German singing and German lager bier Cheers
Next came he exercises OF the Turner's fully verifying
their namegyratng twisting, twrlng scrcwing, wrench
ing comforting and bending their bodies every nagna
BILE and unimsgnabe hanging by their toes
now swinging round the pole II fearful rate nov sup
porting their bodies In the most surprising attitudes such
Kperormed through the influence OF lager beer would
seem 70 Indicate that did not intoxcaie there wss
most surprs ing method about H.
Now came the general relaxation or the day little knots
OF parties collected In various parts OF the grounds sing
ing and amusing themselves In Ill sorts Of About
three O'Clock the crowd k height and vArousy
there vas every size are Sss snS spoesrssoe o. Ger
mandom One noticeable feature, and one 10 be common
ded too w Me presence Of many elderly females The
Germans do not ddain 10 take their mothers and wives
who In turn add nos lille TO the general hilary. one
German brewer bad aged lady his wagon with
nT vSo a. had S seen sy ,s
and was cordially crested on every side ms I'D wAs
NOT entirely composed Of the poorer Class Of Germans ~
their own carriages, and The display OF crnone fancy
bonnct and dresses on many Of the fair ddmens would
hsve excited jealousy In the hearts Of some portions OF The
the butchers blu WIS not restricted 10 seven dollars
month, In order 70 drcss up 70 the fashion.
MAYOR TIKxANN ARRIVES.
About Ave O'Clock excitement arose In the sharpe
OF the arrival OF Mayor Temann and number Of city
ohciah They instantly seized and escorted
catch elimps Of . "nve Mayor" They walked him "
the various singing bunds where he entertained Sth
songs; they marched him up, down and across lots,
pronering lager, which he politely declined, and
anon greeting him with uproarous cheers, ell Of which
be bore like rcuioncsioc after imbibng one hundred
and sixty glasses OF lager Ater seeing The companies
drill the Turner's turn and the singers snR be was called
upon for speech No denial would be taken, 30 he
escorted 10 stoop, and spoke ~ follows-
MAYOR rrExANN SPEAKS.
Gentlemen-1t Is with great pleasure thu ! mect you
here pday. on course, when I came up here | know
that should find nothing but order; knew that very
well have vtned scenes Of this kind In Germany.
have travelled through Germany three dsrc, times and
have bad an opportunity OF seeing your pleasant enjoy
mens. weh that you may 20 In the same manner on
toying yourselves and hope that you may continue 70 do
Il until the end OF time.
vccferous cheers followed this brief address, amid