New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-06-09
THE GREAT FESTIVAL AT JONESS
WOOD.

Nev.York-the city--is composed of such diverse,
not to cay of hostile, elements, that events when
would command affectionste local interest end per-
baps be enbalmed in history, pass here as much I'M
noticed as though they belonged to the voant phe-
nomena Of Tartar camp. OF this sort are the
musical festivals of the great German population, "a
exhibited annually in the delectsble groves just out
side the city lots. One of these came OF on Monday
and Tuesday, at Joness Wood. Imagine what an
enthusiastic German poet-a Gothic, Schiiler, OF
a Hene-would sing of the lyrical gatherings on the
chief of the German rivers, and change the geo.
gIaphy, leaving the and women just the same as
in the fstberandand we have the scene OF yesterday
The air was fragrant with the virgin-lke freshness
of Nav. The river rolled in tranquil beauty The
multitudes gathered in decency and good order with
out bayopet to society, or any similar sangul'
nary horrors which arstoorstc Europe deems iodis-
pensable. The musicians, to the number OF several
hundred, assembled, and clustered on a Colossal
platform, where, under the direction OF Mr.. Elsfeld
and Mr.. Dodworth, they dscoursed their harmonies.
The following is the list OF pieces spendidly played
by wind orchestra of several hundred performers:
Selections from Robert lie Dable; Meyerbeer, Grand
Mitsry Overture, Mendelssohn. March Prince Al
bert Kuhner; Selection from Martha, Flotow; Over
ture. stradela, tlotow; Fackel-Tanz, Meyerbeer.
During an interval ia this performance, Mr. VIM.
Henry Frs delivered address. as follows:
LADIES ,SD GENTLEMEN This is the third time
have been honored with the duty of addressing mon
steT gathering Assem- blrd To signaiae the profession
aud benevolent needs Of musical artists. Inc nrst
tine was when ~ 000 people were gathered together
10 the Crystal Palace, at the period when the arts AMI
indusrie. Of all the civilized nations were condensed
there in generous Observation-Disclosures the Uni
yersal progress of humanity, and assuring as was
fought, the peace of ChristendOm-espeeiiy that Ut
Europe; but OH whore l. that peace now IN the
old world But may congratulate ourselves
that we are AT peace, although Europe
il surrendered TO the coarse Obectiyeues OF
national hates--to the awful dynarics ct war-by
which peasants, mechanics and artisans shoot one
another Nth the ntenses Of long ar,eryranges and
Mippie rih, extensions without the lean satisfaction
Of looking sochDed enemy in the eyes or distinguish
ing him from donkey or stump. We may remem-
Der too that assembled un1er a dome, not a.
that Of the Cbryst-l Pasce, which was wihed by fire
in few seconds but under the dome of heaven wi hose,
arch is beyond destruction or decay. lApplanseJ
Close as we are here to the most beautiful river IN
America, our own Hudson, cannot bat recall the
glorious German Rhine cheer the Kline aud tho
of the Rhine, aud the beautiful girls OF the
Rhine, snd the inspiring VINE of the Rblne-and the
lager beer Of the Rhine llaughterl IL seems to me
thai although this gathering expressly lnternm"naii
owi ing 10 the pleduIiinance Of the German element
among Performers and auditors it 10 easy to suppose
oneself ON the banks The old German river 80 reiu
gent with natural and historic beauties ltheeTsJ l
feel American, that while havoc riots IN Europe,
here in An4erica-snd especially in this great city,
which j. tangent 10 the common to The Old con-
tine nt-l nations, all peoples, all boods are fused ~
con mon sOcial afiniiies and at this moment symbol
ize dhy the ndestructble harnOnles Of musical laws
lCbeer-. Perm II me to say that what understand
Of the spirit OF people and our ms lLuilonsO the
very life Of gOriobs city, crescent every hour IN
nmitcipal -uprsiacy-is the Generous welcome which
il afforded To- the industry and art the aen; and ge-
Illus of EuIope-embracilg each man who is worthy
brother and friend, and strengthening the ns-
tona arm without any OF the stale and eiiete resorts
Of armed tyrsn;s bigoted hierarchs. lAppiause.
In regard to the particular profession Of music, 80
represented and illustrated here to-day, permit me TO
say, that IN my opinion no city vi Europe - more
richly endowe than Is New-York. A turn my eyes
on tie hundreds If performers here assembled, feel
that / count many artists as there are players
ICheers.l l believe, Mr. Ei-feld, that understand
the immediate object Of this vast Gathering, when
say Il at il is snalze the coalition Of two beneficial
musical societies. that their efforts in future may not
OILY be yncaly more available but that prospccyely
they may Contribute to fund for widows and
orphans, Il NAV be-mey provide for whs.
man loves better than binse.fhIs wife and children.
Cheers In enforcing this ehariiy-this duy-the
artist ay remember the value Of HE calling. Ne may
reflect that his is worth nothing unle-- it persDn
ies passion snd emol On-unle-s it enorces courage,
without hate or ssysgery; illustrates love, without
fcleness, change cruelty expresses religion with
oct persecution bigotry. threat cheering. 10 40
worshIng art, the art II pTophesylng those greater
usy-i "leh me "dIior ana pohucisn shth cTase 10
absorb the beet places in history, AMI the creative
mind ind its proper place. tCheer-.l
LADIES AND GEsTLEYES-I am deeply obliged TO
you for your courteous attention. trust these Sylvan
retreats may often be envencd in this manner b. the
dance add songby good fellowship and by good man.
nefs. This scene recalls that Of last year when had
the h. nor Of addressing many thousands OF pers )ns a.
sembed here. The only difference find is the alb.
sepce Of lager-ber great laughterl whi:h flowed
then az copiourly the river by side Continued
laughter Here the President handed the speaker q
glass 70 drink Gentlemen and ladies, you think I
am going to speak longer:-but I'm not lGreat
laughter and cheers.
The rnu.ie yas resumed then the dance then