The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-02
THE SCHUETZENFEST,
The Shooting Commemorative First Prize
An Immense Crowd.

The shooting COmuenced-The FIRST frizc-
An Immense Crowd.
After the several dsappointments which disheart-
/ ened even old and experienced sharpshooters the
shooting began yesterday morning OF about
quarter before ten O'Clock The signal to begin was
given by the discharge Of cannon, and within a
second thereafter along the whole line OF the stand
and from the ty-siX places prepared for marksmeh'
and at the ftysix targets provided flew the oaiis In
quick succession: and il sounded as il two hostile
regiments Of infantry were banging away AT each
other. The shooting thus early, and before the sharp
shooters had accustomed themselves 10 the distance
and locality was remarkably precise, and gave
promise OF q splendid display OF marksmansillp
The names OF those who won prizes will be found
below II is however, proper to say, that these
prizes are only on what called the 'Keerschei-
| BEN or common targets, and the highest Is for
twenty five bulls eyes, and consists in gold medal
or silver watch, the winner may select, either Of
the value OF $13.
THE GROUNDS.
There better place for the people OF this city
10 spend day than at the Schuetzenfes Everything
that the heart may yean for can there be found II
you fond OF music the orchestra under the direc
ton of Mr.. Anschutz will satisfy the most fastdi-
taste with their rendering OF operate and
concert selections Outdoor sports are almost
innumerable. Leslie, of Niagara fame, walks the
tight rope, which is spanned over a hundred feet
! high: The Turner's give exhibitions Of their gym
nastic abilities. Foot races and races where the
competitors for prizes tied up in bags take place
! every afternoon. Panoramas, steam carriage a
frgate, balloons, in fact everything that the human
mind may think or in the shape OF amusement is
there TO be found. And, above all, there are the
| sharpshooters cOntending for prizes, one and all,
with steady hand and unerring aim. And to give
those acquainted with the arrangements for rife
practice some idea of the good shooting which was
as the best shots on the honorary targets-
John Numck, Of New York; Emil Berger, Of New New
strasser, OF st, Louis. At the bag running Edward
skimngton received the first and Charles Dando the
Connolly first and rudolph Kuntz second in the
award of prizes. The foot race was by L. Hart
mann as the first L. Batter taking or the second
The prizes obtained yesterday were in the follow
ing order:-G. F. Kab, Philadelphia, Pa; john Wet
stein, Baltimore, Md; phiIo Jacoby san Francisco,
Jas I Rs M GsS s.
strasze St. Louis, MO-: Louis Maurer, New York
city, II. D; Justi' Philadelphia, Pa; Geo; Beutei-
Ohio; Caspar BIamm, Cincinnati, Ohio; Fred. VIM.
Hiedner, New York city; G; l.; Grnehlen; Blooming.
cago' III; James P. Delhanty, Cohoes, N. Y;
Yors F FTed s snaaeP Iners
York; John j. Maerke, Chicago, H.; VIM; Lemke
New York; H. Schroeder, New YORK; John Often,
Alexandra street, Albany; Mr.. wahlgem, Phlladel,
phia; Gottfrled Mayer, Newark, j.; Will wilkins,
Williamsburg Ed. Riedmuller, aol seventh avenue;
J. II. DeeUen, New York; W: Kusscher, Bridgeport,
Plttsbarg; Jimothee Gruaz Highland, Mo.
Wider BALI, Schweiz Albert Karrel, New York. }. p.
street. street Henry Mayer, saanander II. Fischer, New
| York; John Munk, New York; Aug Rausch, Bridge
port; Emil Berger % Fourth ayenae; Henry hisgen
| Third avenue, New York; F. Gusekunst, Philadelphia
Pa; AID. H. Linzel St Louis, Mo-; John n Menze
Boston; Henry Dattmer, 30 Forsyth street. New York
- Schneider, Bridgeport, Conn.,; Christoph Zeer
n. Jenny, Wilmington, Del; A. Mueller, Toledo, Ohio
IL. Muller Toledo, Ohio Jul Schmidt, New York;
George Dellert, New York; Alb. Leltz, Newark; c.
A. Leitz, Newark; Ad. Uni, New Haven Conn.,; Carl
Stauf, New YORK; Fred W. Fiiedner New York
city; G. H. Gucklen, Bloomington, H.; John Meu-
j.. j. W. Dick Chicago, H.; Joseph +. Delahnuty,
And in addition John Becker, OF Guttenburg, N j.,
wo1 gold medal for twenty nve bulls eyes, but he
selected silver watch Of equal value for his prize.
DONATION.
The rineman who carries or the magnificent dona-
tiOn of =. Lorllard will have prize which Will make
him the envy Of al smokers-a pipe OF which the
bowl OF this prncey gift ia worked out OF nugget
Of the purest meerschaum, polished to perfection,
richly mounted with fine gold The lid OF the bowl
is surmounted by stag with branching aners made
OF the same precious metal. The stem, which Is
about twelve inches in length In fashioned out Of the
rarest quality Of couded amber, and gold cham OF
exquisite workmanship, well worthy Of circling the
| graceful neck OF some proud beauty connects the
stem and bowl The front OF the bowl bears the in
scrption, presented by p. Lorillard to tht Third
| SchuetZenfest, July. 1868. "
LETTER FROM CHEF JUSTICE CHASE.
The following letter received by last night 2
mail from Chief Justice Chase
BALTIMORE. June 49, 1868
DEAR GEsEaAL-I am sorry tina, missed seeing YOU in
Washington and the regret increased by inability to
accept invitation you brought the Committee
the schuezenbuld to attend the Schue'zenest nett Monday
would give great pleasure attend, but my
duties here make IT Impossible.
VIII oblige me bv expressing thanks and
TO the committee them of wishes the
health and happiness Of member OF the Bund remain,
dear General very cordially your friend, . -
| To General FRANZ SIGEL.
THE FINANCES
The receipts, 80 far, have been-On Monday,
S3,s00 on Tuesday $1,000. and yesterday 81, $50
| received for the privilege OF shooting The gate
| keepers not having reported when we left we can
| only make a rough guess AZ the amount which will
not fall far short Of 1850 making the receipts for
| the day nearly $1,000.
TO-DAY.
The officers and members OF the First division,
New York National Guard viii take part the prize
| shooting at jones' Wood to-day, and meet at the
Wood this morning at eight O'Clock to make such ar
engagements IA viii he necessary for the occasion.
titled to prizes, and they shall appear In uuiform
fatigue dress) The United States MIME rined mus
ket viii he used. Arrangements will also be made
TO have number Of these guns with ammunition on
hand for the accommodation VI the members. The
follow Ing gentlemen are 10 act as Judges-Colonel
Grspin United states Army; Colonel J. Ward,
Twelfth infantry; Colonel ID. W. Teller, First artil-
lery; Colonel lie Gal, Fifty fifth infantry: Colonel
Post Twenty second infantry; Colonel Budke, Third
cavalry. Major General Shaer and stan have agreed
to be present ut the prize shooting also the brga-
dler generals Of the First division The prizes have
been contributed by the stan and line officers the
| whole division.
Danger to Human Life.
From the many complaints received IN various
quarters relative to the danger to human life IN the
coil fra Tho .t.1,.. 80