The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-06-18
The Peace Jubilee.
lspecial Correspondence of the Registerl
BosToN, June 14th.

the New England States alone, bu
has attracted considerable attention
throughout the country, some account
of it may not be uninteresting to you
readers. The originator of this gigantic
enterprise is Mr.. P. S. Gilmore, gentle
man of we'll known musical talent, tht
leader of Gilmere's Band, which has 1
reputation second to none of those pop
ular bodies.
Soon after the return OF peace, anc
before the election of General Grant tt
the Presidency, he conceived the idea
and in the face of great obstacles, hal
brought his project to the eve of sue
cessful issue. In his plans he at frs
met with ridicule, and was looked upon
as an enthusiast, but having succeeded
in impressing the minds of Influential
merchants here, that the thing wa:
"bound to CO." and that there wa:
money in it, for the business of the city
if not for the individuals concerned, he
induced them to lend it their counte'
nance, and it is now fairly under way
with prosperous auspices.
A gigantic structure, which bears the
somewhat incongruOus.nam of the Co.
liseum, has been erected for the purposes
of the festival. A full description of il
would be tedious, and I will only men
tion few of its prominent points. II
stands on st. James Park-a park which
as yet exists only in the maps of the
city; having, till within day or two,
been submerged by the waters of the
"Back Bay" The State Legislature, a
few years since, decided to fill up the
flats which formed the southwest pOr-
tion of the city territory, lay them out
in handsome streets and make them
available for valuable residences The
enterprise has thus far been successful.
Elegant mansions now stand on what
was, ten years ago, an unsightly, stag
nant and offensive pool. The work of
filling these flats is still going on, and
on a portion of them where, few years
hence, will probably be pretty square,
stands the Jubilee building. 1t is OF
wood, nearly ninety feet from floor to
ridge, and covers abost two acres and q
half of ground. Its dimensions are said
TO be about 500 by 300 feet.
The building was not commenced till
some time in March last, but to-day is
complete and ready for the uses for
which it was designed, and is said to
have cost not far from Sl500OO. The
interior has been suitably decorated
with emblematic devices-augels of
peace repeating the song of Bethlehem,
peace on earth, good will to men,"
answered from the opposite wall by the
appropriate response, "Glory to God in
the highest" Medallions, with paint
ings representing David, the sweet
singer of Israel, playing OF his harp,
st. Cecilia at her organ, ana her saita-
BILE devices adorn the walls. The dove
of peace, bearing the olive branch, Susts
or portraits of Beethoven, Mozart, and
other prominent names in the musical
world, are attached to the arches, while
the flags of all nations, the arms of the
State and of the city, and clouds of
bunting enfOld the rafGers or droOp from
the timbers of the roof.
Everything seems to have been laid
out on an immense scale. An organ of
vast power, specially constructed for
the purpose, will lend its harmonies; an
orchestra of eleven hundred instru-
ments and a chorus Of ten thousand
voices IS expected to join in swelling
the strains of music TO welcome the re
turn of peace, Batteries of cannon are
to be discharged, by the aid of electric
wires; musketTy will rattle in time to
the music, and the Ginning of bells will
also be added. One thing appears to be
certain, whatever musical results may
be expected, no lack of big noise"
will doubtless be heard.
The managers of the festival have
been aided by the authorities of the
city, and many distinguished guests
will be present. General Grant, Admi-
raj Farragut, Secretary Boutwell,, the
Governors of the neighboring States,
and the British Minister, who are pass.
ing the summer in this vicinity, are ex.
pectcd to lend a helping hand
and give ecldt to the occasion. The city
is full of strangers, and probably on
Wednesday, when the President is ex
Dected to review the militia of the
State, who have been ordered out to re-
,eive him, general holiday will be
made. The Bostoniaus are full of ex.
element, aad seem to think they are
gong TO cover themselves with glory.
1t IS somewhat amusing TO take walk
about the outside Of the grand building
where the festival is to he held. Here
7ou will see the zeal of the people to
gather up the dollars displaying itself
Peanut stands and soda water fountains
saloons and negro minstrel
" offer their attractions to the passer-
by, and we Judge that during the Jubi-
zee the neighborhood will bear a close
resemblance to the mus er grounds of
former days.
The performance are to open to-mor.
row with a welcoming address by the
Democratic Mayor of the city, DR..
Shurtleff a cengratnlatory Grafton by
Hon. A. II. Rice, formerly MEMBER of
Congress from this district, and other
ceremonies.
One of the most attractive features of
The week will doubtless be the concert
If the childreu of the public schools on
Ten thousand are expected
10 participate, ands Boston is justly
proud of the musical proficiency of her
school children. She usually shows
hem off to distinguished guests. When
he Prince of Wales visited us, when
Napoleon and Clotilde we're here, and
when the Russian fleet were in Boston
larbor the authorities gave them a mu.
,ical welcome through the voices of her
school boys and girls, and the pleasure
If her guests was apparently great and
warmly expressed, J
OF the ceremonies and performances
If the week l will endeavor to give you
IN impartial nsrrating, and my desire
is that the hopes of the favor
IT'S of the enterprise may be realized.
Peace throughout our land is needed and
would be a welcome guest. Let us hope
md pray for her advent. CANTON.
On an opening night in Nevada, an
,uthusiat;c admlrer of an actress threw
IN $50 silver brick to her.
There is weaver in Williamsburg,