The New York herald., 1869-09-15


nearly all overcowded from the line drawn around
the space reserved 70 the singers the orchestra and
other active participants IN the ceremonies. to the
furthest edges Of the sidewalks and even far out
into the streets Thousands upon thousands had
assembled, the fair sex being numerically equal to
the sterner half Of mankind
AT about two p. M. the whole enclosure around
the monument to be unveiled was filed. The men,
bers Of the several singing societies were In the
places assigned them, the orchestra occupied seats
Immediately in front OF the two platforms, and Pro-
lessor Carl Anschutz, director Of the musical per-
iormance instrumental well as vocal, was ready,
baton in hand, to give the sign to commence. The
statue ITSELF each side OF which the two platforms
were erected. was still hid from public view,
the national colors OF America and OF the
North German Confederation covering 1t. At this
moment view from the elevated position on the
platform presented striking coup d'R, the sturdy
mass OF Teut0ns IN 'front.' animated with Joy at being
able to celebrate on free American soil the birthday
OF their greatest OF modern SCIENTISTS and ready to
burst forth in full chorus the songs OF their masters
To the right and to the left and to the rear nnumer
aSe a na
azure Of the sky with their rich colored streamers
the Kaleidoscope changes beyond OF moving nu-
manityali this gave the concourse an impressive.
ness seldom equalcd In this city. At this moment
there could not have been less than from 10000 to
26 900 people on and immediately around the place.
all eager come near to listen and to add to the en-
thuslasm OF the occasion. What the procession IN
the morning lacked In numbers and other elements
OF popular demonstration fully made up IN the
Park In the afternoon
THE PRESENTATION.
On the platform were congregated number OF
distinguished men, prominent among WHOM were ere
ySn Ssro seF sS
and personal friend OF Humboldt during the iat
teIs lifetime; Dr. Carr Roesng North German oOn
nacle representing the biographical Society; DR.;
| Professor Francis Lieber, another OF Humholdt's
| personal acqualntances, and VINO delivered the
Green, Comptroller Of the PARK Commission; Rev,
DR.. Farrell, prominent Catholic divine, aud many
the moment having arrived, Professor Anschuetz
| swung his baton and the orchestra began the
overture to O. N. weper's beautiful fairy opera.
| SPEECH OF MR.. DETMOLD.
The strains OF this enchanting work Of musical
art were eagerly listened 10, and hardly had the last
note died away when the attention Of the people
| was called to the platform by Mr. G. d. Detmold,
anxious thousands whose upturned faces appeared
eager to catch every word spoke as ,oliows;m follow ~,
the o VINO
and virtues have shed lustre upon the path of
humanity is one OF the most ennobling impulses OF
| number of citizens OF New York, native and
adopted, associated themselves for the purpose of
celebrating the centennial birthday OF Alexander
Won Humboldt BY erectlng o monument to him in
this Park whereby to testify rneir respect for the
faithful representation OF his benign ana intellectual
features. The century that has elapsed since the
century OF American independence and is marked
by greater MATERIAL moral and intellectual progress
any a tne n e fes Of this
| country, OF which Humboldt was one OF the most
earnest and consistent friends and admirers, may
Justly be ascribed large share OF this progress.
There was. twofoid propriety therefore, that
citizens OF America should commemorate the
occasion Of Humboidt's centenary by some
enduring monument The proposition met with
the prompt and cordial approval Of the Commission
ers OF the Park and OF their enlightened Comp
| troller, who with characteristic nice sense OF
the fitness Of things has assigned TINS conspicuous
and appropriate spot near the SCHOLARS Cater Tor
The reception or the colossal bust OF HUMBOLDT which
we have this day assembled 10 vnveh and to inaagu-
rate with becoming ceremonies: oI . ~ ,o.
sant task Of dwelling at large upon the high claims
| which Humboldt has upon the love and admisatlon
Of the citizens OF America In co unon with the rest
Of the civilized world and content myself now with
performing the closing part Of my duties IN connec-
Mr. Comptroller OF the Park Commission, on behalf
OF the subscribers, the acceptance OF this bust OF
was ude ss o s OCCASION rne bg n
eminent artist, Professor Gustav Blnser, OF Berlin,
| and as true likeness OF Humboldt, as well as
noble work OF art will not be among the least at
tractive features OF this beautiful Park.
THE DWELLING OF THE MONUMENT.
nod, IN obedience to which Mr.. A. Kuehne, on the
right ana Mr. william Aufermann, on the left OF the
monument, drew the cords; the fags of the two
countries mentioned, which had covered 1t, parted
on either side, exposing the colossal statue to the
| view Of all. Cheer after cheer went up from the
lips of all assembled even the me ladies' present Joining
| bearing the cheers with increased volume to the
furthest confines OF the immense assemDiage:
The bust has already been described. 1t is CO.
lossal image Of Humboldt, and by all who have
known the deceased it is declared most excel
plain pedestal Of American granite and is in ali
| about twelve feet high. II Will be an enduring at.
to the works Of art and Of Science which viii com
memorate the fame OF Humboldt to all future ages.
M his s and Sy wa he
Tor MANKIND ike the only one like him. and who
has preceded him, more than TWO thousand years
| ago,
| Monumentum perennus
| THE RECEPTION OF THE BUsr
MI A. r. Green on behalf OF tue C9mmisslonsrs N,
ing OF the people ceaslng upon his appearance and
changing 10 serious attention TO his words. He
Mn. PRESIDENT OF THE HUMBOLDT MONUMENT
AssocATloN-The Commissioners OF the Park re,
| ceive with especial satisfaction the memorial OF
Humboldt now presented through you by that assocl-
| ati0n
Continent, at the same time ominently cosmopoIi-
tan city, numbers among her citizens those OF many
n ana oss M sgS aa
are OF the land upon which the ilustrous sage whom
we meet to honor fist opened his eyes one hun
| dred years ago. In the construction and con
duct OF the Park the Commissioners have en-.
deavored to reflect and represent this pervading
| broad and catholic cosmopolitan sentiment Of her
| people. All men, OF all climes and tongues. find
here cordial welcome; and in the pastimes OF the
children, in the strains of the music, In the birds, In
the trees and flowers, each, as he wanders through
this place Of popular amusement, will 1ind sugges-
tiOns that call back sweet memories Of the home OF
his childhood aud make him feel that, though new
| conner, he Is here no stranger
| The gates OF the Park, to one OF which you have
made allusl0n, the Commissioners, discarding hack
| neyed systems, have endeavored to characterize by
names that generalizc the various industries both
| intellectual and physical, OF civilized communities,
and to represent them in group that indicate the
principal entrance ways from the present city-the
| Artisan the Artist the Merchant and the Scholar.
| Other gates gracefully acknowledge the intimate
| relations and dependence OF the prosperity Of the
city upon the successful prosecution Of the various
pursuits and occupations OF even part OF union
Of States, thus af0rdng, as originally intended, am
pie scope and field for the most refined artistic illus.
| tratiOn.