Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-06-16
LOCAL NEW 8.

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TEE GERMAN JuBrLEs.-A delegation Of Ger
man Singing Societies, arrived at the depot at lC
minutes past O'Clock last night, to the number
Of three hundred or thereabouts They were re-
ceived by the Turner and Saengerbund Societies
Of this city, accompanied by withers' full Brass
Band, and Immediately escorted to the STurn
Halle near the depot. where a collation. awaited
them. The ''Turn Halle'' was decorated with
eyergreens and wreaths throughout. and wore a
mos, inviting aspect the U. 8 Flag floating over
all, Hahked by various other banners. The stran-
gers entered the hall through an arch Of ever
greens. interspersed with flowers, Immediately
over which was the inscr ption, ''WiIkommen, .
the band playing cheerful air. aud as they passed
under the windows OF the 'sHalle, - wreaths and
bogucts were plcntifully shOwered upon them by
the ladies, who occupied the upper rooms. Here
the delegation partook Of a collation., and an OPP
portunty was given for the crowd to collect
around and admire the beautiful and costly han
ners which accompanied each delegation. These
banners marvelously rich and tastefnlly gotten
mp, and bear the appropriate devices Of the vari-
Gus Associations to which they belong worked in
gold and silver thread and other costly materials
OBe banner in particular challenged universal adj
miratOn and surprise, it being Of the most costly
crimson satin and enbellished with a thousand
happy devIces ON its front field was exquisite
piece Of workmanship, spread eagle composed
If some of the small feathers from the genuine
national bird, skifully fitted together and
Sewcd To the silk ~ to excite expressions of won
der and appreciation from all. This banner it is
said, cost $3.50.
The societies, after partaking Of the collation.
formed in liEe under their marslals Capt Kreisch-
mar and Mai. Gerhardt, all bearing torches and
accom- panied by their band took IN the march
towards the CITY Hall, where the Mayor of the
city awaited them To tender them the hospitali-
ties Of the city. The arrangement of the process
sion. Oy thanking right and left as to occupy
nearly the entire width of the street they passed
along, gave the procession most imposing and
beautiful appearance.
AT THE CITY HALL.
BY the time the procession reached the City
Hall the streets were crowded with ladies and
gentlemen all sides, and thousands fell into the
line. swelling the ranks, and participating in the
general enjoyment. Arrived in front of the Nav
crS office, the procession halted and Capt Kretsch-
mar addressed the Mayor as follows:
MIR. Mayor: l take great pleasure in introdu-
cling to You orr guests and strangers from the
states of New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Rl'ode Island. aud other parts OF the Union, who
have assembled this evening for the purnose Of
paving their respects To you, sir. l herewith beg
I" present these men-among whom YOU will find
many nOble-lOoking fellows who combine with
manly form magnanimous sPirt-and place
them under your protection during their stay in
eur City-the National Capital.
TIE Mayor, in response, said:
Gentlemen cannot convey to you. In adequate
terms. the high appreciation which feel for this
dIstin uished mark of consideration at your hands
avn charged by the native German residents of
tins 'ity- and citizens OF the only Republic on
Earth resting directly on the will of the peopIe
with Tire most gratifying duty of rendering to YOU
IN their name aad on their behalf a cordial wei
Cn'ne 10 the metropolis Of this glorious Republic
The circumstances under which you come here
gentlemen, cannot be otherwise than gratifying to
the entire population of Washington. Your visit
here yommendS YOU to the honest feelings which
belong to our nature; you are, as | understand to
pine MS under the genial influence of sweet
sounds. and few they are among who cannot, to
SrcatsT or less degree, appreciate music.
am fUTCtbly reminded by your various insiI-
Ma of Il period sacred To eyery American and In
which the German population OF this country
most thoroughly participated | have but to re-
mind You that in the great struggle which gave
o. the hunI1n family the institutions under which
live, that side by side with George w ashinp-
ton was d Baron Steuben, who lent the weight Of
bus mighty power TO aid in accomplishing" such
grand results. [Cheers
Bat sm not here To make d speech I accent
with great pleasure the charge which the gentle
Tntn who introduced me has confided 10 INV care
VIII SEQ that YOU are well cared for in the Me
tr"pniI>- You are in Il city where the strict OBJ
ScIvdh"e Of law and order is paramount to every
other consideration, and so long as YOU remain
here, You have the guarantee that your rights and
N"Hr liberties will be particularly cared for. Cen
tleiIen, bid you good might.
THE MARCH.
The procession then resumed their march, pasS-
ins up street ny tire Intellgencer Office r. street
~ thu Constitution Office to Thirteenth st down
Pi avenue past the Star office; thence along Penn
sylvdnia avenue to the Capitol gate: thence by
FIRST street to Maryland avenue. To Acknan's car
denS, their headquarters. Asthe procession moved
down Pa. avenue they presented beautiful ap-
Pedrdnce, the night being sufficiently obscure
overhead 10 bring out etrc tualy the glare of the
torches. On either side OF the street the pave
Inents were filed with spectators and the win
dOwS OF many Of the houses, particularly those of
The Germdn citizens were illuminated and deco
rated with eveTgTeenS In perfect order the pro-
Cesslon arrived At Ackman's gardens where under
the direction of Capt Kretschmar the escort sccie
Ties divided to- tire rig ht aud left leaving a space.
tdT"ugE which the strangers marched into the.
bali, through an arch of green bough s and flow
t,s Ihc tC[ch's were then piled up in the street,
~ front If the building. and illuminated the sur
rounding dlTknesS with their cheerful light for q
len. time.
THE SUFFER- AT ACkMANN's
Inside the most extensive arrangements had
ben made Tor giving the visitors substantial
wei ONE The large ball on TIE east side Of the
gardens was adorned with every conceivable dc
wee, and turn which way he would the eye must
necessarily fall upon some inscri ptOn, or soTnc
symbolic sign Of welcome. Lon, tables were,
placed down each side Of the room, and were
grooming beneath the weight Of those good things
which always awaken the sensbiliti,s of til,
hungry traveller, and after a few moments devoted
Z" HutIal congratulations and to the 'Ia-er-' de
P-rtmeHt the crowd were babe to seat themselves
aud fall on which they were not 10th TO do:
ana during the three quarters of hour succeed
in- nothing could he heard above the "din of re-
sounding arms, tine merry tinkng of lager beer
glasses. and clutter of cutlery and cFOC kerry sup
per over, the remainder Of the ,yening mp to mid
night was PISSED away in such good -humore,l
enjoy ment as none know how to participate i'm
with more genuine moderation. and AZ the same
time without abating an iOta Of real pleasure than
IN" Herman population everywhere and a thou
10 hsiShten and ptolong the general jubilate.
THE VISIT To WHITE HOUSE
VI 10 O'Clock this morning, the several societies
assembled al their headquarters (Acknlan's, and
prciGrsd 20 march
WIJh'.rs's band was in attendance and in a few
rinitcs the SINGERS formed in line. under the d.
Tociion of the several mounted mdrSaals aud pro-
corded along Pennsylvania avenu. TO the PTesi-
dental Mansion; and on arriving there halted and
came To Il font face while the band played a
national air. They then cOuutermaru he'd throus,i;
the carriage way, aud entered the East Room.
wnere tie President met them, accompanied by
Airshal Seldcn. The societies We're then intro
dsscd 10y C<pt. krstsc Inner, and filed past the
Fre..dsHt, cach taking him by the hand A mum.
b "f Juvenile Sae igeTOHnd-eis who were in the
PROGRESSION seruleu highly pleased al an oppurtI
E.iy II $ iaS and speaking TO the President @!
The United States, who bestowed upon them some
complimentary remarks. which tine little fellows
l>tc1cd 10 with much apparent pride and gratih-
elton. The reception over, the companies again
formed in lIHe aud marched 10 GeOr .etoxn where
they embarked in boats for Arlington.
Az ARLINGTON srRiNG.
TIE procession reached the Airing ton Spring
Pavilion az a few InoIncnts past noon, in three
isEat,- which IL emlar KIDD