Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-02
THE CITY.
The Closing Nav.

Yesterday, the closing day of the Festi-
val Of the North American Saengerbund,
was the grandest Of the four. 1t was hon
ored by an immense outpouring of the peo-
pie OF all nationalities among us, with a
large preponderance Of the German ele-
ment. 1t was an occasion to be long and
gratefully remembered as most glorious
event in the annals of good fellowship.
THE SCENE IN CAPITOL SQUARE.
Early In the morning an immense con-
course assembled at the west front of the
Capitol, which was gradually augmented
until 1t numbered many thousands of all
ages and of both sexes. The different Soc
eties of the Saengerbund, after receiving
their banners at the Opera House, came up
IN procession to the west front of the State
House, and were stationed on the steps and
on the area in front. 1t was grand sight
to behold them marching in with their sew
eral bands playing, and their banners wav-
ing, the upper portions of which were fes-
tooned with Grape in token of mourning
for the death of the Governor of our State.
The procession, as 1t came up High street,
was preceded by the band of the 18th U. s.
Infantry, playing a solemn air. .u.
1t was one of the most picturesque, and
one of the grandest sights we ever beheld
TO view the immense crowd that thronged
the entire western front of the Capitol and
the grounds from the building to the rail-
ing on High street. The exercises of the
day were opened with the singing, by the
Cincinnati Maennerchor, of q solemn
dirge-"In the Grave Is Peace"-in refer
ence to the decease of our Chief Magistrate
Itwas performed inan impressive and mas
terly style. er .'.t H.'+'"t
Our great national air-"The Star-Span-
gled Banner"-was then sung In English
by Mr.. Stein, of st. Louis, the Saenger-
bund joining In the chorus OF MIR. STEMS
singing we heard but one opinion express
ed, and that was one of unqualified praise.
,, THE GRAND PROCESSION.
After the "Star-Spangled Banner" had
been sung, the Grand Procession for the
Picnic at the State Fair Grounds was form
ed. 1t was formed, and proceeded to the
place appointed. under the direction OF Col.
Isaac II. Marrow, Chief Marshal, and of w.
Schatts, Esq, and Col. f. Beck, Assistant
Marshals, to whom great credit is due for
the arrangement and good order of the
procession. The grand march was headed
by t K lent band of the 18th U. S.
Regulars nd 'ctp"hment from the 4th
Infantry, ls, q .S. Ar ny Corps, consisting
OF Co. g, under Li,ut L. o, Eames, and
Co. H, under Lieut.. NJ. l.. Bennett. Then
followed carriages containing the city au.
thorities, the Festival committees and in
vited guests. The several societies of thu
N. A. Saengerbund represented at the Fes
tival came next In order, headed by the Co
lumbus Maennerchor, and having in thei
ranks, at suitable distances, the Wheeling
and Tiffin Bands,
The procession was formed on Higl
street at the west gate of Capitol Square
1t proceeded to Broad street; thence east Of
Broad to Third street; thence south OF
Third to Town street; thence west on Tow
to High street, and thence south on Higl
to the Fair Grounds. With the bands @
music playing, and the banners Of the dit
terent societies floating In the air, with tn
American flag interspersed, the processio
formed an imposing display. The side
walks and street corners were thronge
with people gathered to witness the sigh
and frequent cheers greeted it as it passe
along. At the southwest corner of Thir
and State streets, the Fire Department wa
out in full force, with the men In uniform
and the engines and hose carriages suitabl
decorated, to greet the procession as itpass
ed. 1t has been seldom, indeed, that 5
fine display has been witnessed on th
streets Of the Capital of Ohio. ..l
ARRIVAL AT THE FAIR GROUNDS.
The procession having arrived at the Fai
Grounds, entered the gate from High street
and proceeded along the north side of th
grove to the northeastern portion, where
large and elevated platform had been erect
ed. A large crowd followed, and were dis
persed In every direction over the grounds
The band of the 18th U. S. Regulars, seate
upon the platform, played fine nationa
airs, and music, singing and sport becam
the order Of the day. All was life and ami
nation throughout the vast area OF tn
grove. e".
Soon after eleven o'clock A. NJ, larg
assembly gathered in front of the platforr
to hear the orations that had been promise
in the programme of the day.. Col. Marro'
introduced DR.. j. Eberhardt of Wheeling
who proceeded to address the people
German. Prot. Nothnagel, of this city
has kindly furnished us with the followin
brief notice OF the Doctors remarks:
DR.. EBERHARDTs SPEECH.
DR.. Eberhardt referred in opening to th
last meeting of the Saengerbund in 1860, 6
Buffalo, when the dark clouds of war wei
gathering and the next years Festival ha
to be postponed until this day. He sal
that many of the singers, and in some In
stances, almost whole societies exchange
the Tyre for the sword; that now many {
the beloved brethren, and many of the fl
miliar faces were never more to be seel
and that this fact was satisfactory pro-
that the German singer was alive to the il
terest OF this, his adopted country, an
would not desert 1t in the hour Of DANCE
When he pronounced the words-Sc Ma