Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-01

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BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. 29 1865.
The Sthutzen seem to understand that sho,
and good is much better than long and drears
Their procession fully accorded with this view
taste and dignity being the main features in it
There was no exhibition of exotic wealth Q
demonstrative genius. Unassuming Baltimore
nevertheless, succeeded in drawing crowds int
the streets, and the people, not the reporters 9
the press, will judge whether the pretenceles
demonstration of the Baltimore Germans an
swer their expectations. The processio
through the streets was preceded by an unlqu
car prepared for the occasion A double ROY
of markers, dressed in scarlet and white, ais
presented beautiful appearance. The ca
was beautifully decorated with the colors Q
Germany and America, and in it were seated
number of young girls dressed i'll white will
green sashes, whose duty it was to bear th
gold medals intended for prizes At each cor
ner of this car stood a person dressed respcc
lively in the costumes of the llth, 18th, 15tl
and 18th centuries. This car with its inmate
attracted much admiration.
The Rifemen rode in barouchcs, all having
their rifles ornamented with boquets. The
chief place was given to the barouche:
containing the last years Sctutzen Koe
mig, Mr.. Chamberlain and his iSthutzen
naeister, and Mr.. Lenbukel. Three young
Misses also rode in this barouche, the daugh,
ters of Maj. L. Blummenberg the Hauptmau
of the Association, and Mr. FL. Schmidt. On
each side rode an honorary guard Crowds OF
persons were present during the day, great
proportion of them being ladies and children;
and, it Is worthy Of an especial notice, that in
such large concourse Of people, there was
not the slightest disturbance of any kind, and
no occurrence whatever which was in any way
unpleasant. On the contrary, spirit of mark
ed enjoyment and jollty appeared to reign
around and our German friends certainly pro-
vided by their great care and attention, and
earnest endeavors, place of the most inno-
cent amusement and yet of great attraction to
every rigEt-minded person.
The inaugural of the festival was honored by
the presence Of the Governor elect. and the
Mayor of the city. The Governor, Hon. Thos.
Swami; John Lee Chapman, Mayor; Samuel
Macubbin, Esq. City Comptroller; John L.
Thomas, Esq, States Attorney; Alfred Mace,
Esq, Clerk of the Superior Court; General
Franz Sigel, editor Of the IVecke1, and a num-
Der of other we'll known citizens, arrived about
one o'clock, and were at once escorted
through the grounds. On arriving near the
principal music stand, the fine brass band Of
twenty-five performers, struck up and played
in most excellent style the well known air,
g Hail to the Chiet.:' Other lively tunes were
play ed by the band whilst the party was being
escorted through the grounds.
Gov. Swami made short speech, in which
he said he felt highly complimented by the al
lusions that had been made to the authorities
Of the State Of Maryland, represented by the
gentlemen then present. He was there by IN
vtation Of the Committee, and felt proud to
be able to accept the courtesy, especially
so when it afforded an opportunity OF doing
honor to tie gentleman, General Slgel, whose
services had been of such signal importance to
the country. He then alluded to the ':noto-
rious character which he said he had enjoy
ed amongst the citizens of Baltimore.
When Mayor of the city it had always been
his effort to advocate the largest liberty, to
foster public amusement, to facilitate public
enjoyment, as is evidenced by the purchase Of
Druid Hill Park under his administration. He
had always felt it duty to encourage those
amusements of the public which tend to make
life longer by making it more pleasant. The
Governor declared himself happy to be pres
ent on this occasion to meet his German fellow
citizens, towards whom he always felt the
kindest sentiments of regard and consideration.
He had never made war upon the foreign ele-
ment /; had never taken issue upon any topic
with those who had sought this city and this
State as all asylum.
He hoped to show, by his administration of
the affairs of the State, as its Governor, that
there was no distinction in his mind and heart
between the naturalized citizen and the native
born. The flag of our country, which had
been consecrated by the blood Of men such as
those present. would ever remind him that the
naturalized citizen, having thus shown his de-
votion, was on perfect equality with the native.
He hoped that the Schuetzen Gesellsclaft would
always continue to rank as high in the estima-
ton Of their fellow citizens for patriotism as
they did now, and that if the occasion should
occur, they would use their shooting skill for
other purposes than the making Of king Shots.
Mr. Swann's speech was received with re-
peated bursts of applause and seemed to give
universal satisfaction. He was followed by
John l.. Thomas, Esq, StaJe's Attorney, who
replied to the complimentary toast offered
Mayor Chapman. Mr.. Thomas remarks wei G
very brief and pertinent.
About IL O. clock the sun shone out beauti
fully, and the grounds commenced filling
rapidly with men, women and children. Tho
venders of lager beer at the various booth.
did most thriving business. The flying horse:
flew around more rapidly than ever; the cracl
of the rifle was inccssant, the creased pole haC
its votares, and in fact every description o
amusement was entered into by the crowt
with the same zesL that a school-boy enter
upon a vacation. During the morning til,
Military Provost Marshal Colonel Woolley
accompanied by several attaches of his of
tice, arrived on the ground, and was warmly
welcomed by the committee Of arrangements
| and the members OF the SctutzeR generally
| Pleading pressing engagements in the city h
declined to dine with the association.
The shooting for the prizes commenced at al
early hour, and was participated in by a yer
large number Of persens, exclusive of the mem
bers of the iScl.utzsn GesseIschaft TIL
prizes contended for being the voluntary con
:, trbutions of Baltimoreans, the public wer
| permitted, and did freely contend for tn
prizes The same privilege was accorde
every day of the Festival upon the prepay
ment Of the required charges per shot l
company of the Executive committees Hi
Honor the Governor elect, and the Mayor
Baltimore and his suite, were conducted to tn
shooting gallery, where the naodus ope4
dndi was explained to them and the
were indugod with trial of their in
divdual skill at shooting. Gov. Swami fire
two shots, one OF them proving to be d cent?
shot, cf such merit as to Warrant the suppos
ton that it will bring Il prize. The Governor
| success at shooting was provocative Of gre;
applause, and inluced the complimentary col
gratulations Of every one. | might continue
give an account of this great German Schutze
| Festival unit! the entire columns of the TIM
were filled and then would have SOM