The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-08-04

tctc, tney only nefp 70 croete Breeso' wv
md veneration for the laws, In which crca-
II were base ingratitude, and reading his.
lory by an inverse rule, not TO yield unlimited
TO America for its matchless
achievements. The Atlantic cable, the Pa
cidc railroad, the unity Of the country In
behalf of tolerance and liberty mark the age
rs heroic, and we feel q pardonable pride 70
share these triumphs, not rs Germans, put
az Americans, for the line OF demarcation
must be wiped away, and In repuonc tneIe
must be only citizens, whose aim 10 70 WORK
for the general welfare, without injury 70
private or social rights.
The banquet waits. Tho many happy |
faces that surround me anxiously awaiting |
Inc chance 10 glide In tho masss Of the |
dance admonish me 10 close. The king Ia
crowned; his subjects are mirth and happl- !
meas; his sceptrc the oonndcncs Of his CO.
schutzeu; his estate their hearts, which beat
In love and pride for the victor Of to-day.
these festivities. May We continue TO be
peaceable law-abiding citizens-lovers Of
every refining and elevating influence; and
may We meet each year In health and happi-
ness, ever ready 10 renew, as to-day, the So
cial amenities Of q cultivated civilization.
The address Of Mr.. Wolf was frequently
interrupted by the applause Of his audiencc,
aud at It's conclusion the speaker was warmly
congratulated BY his friends, his effort being
characterized as eloquent and dignined In
Il, treatment Of tho criticism Of certain per-
sons upon this and like festivals OF our Ger
man friends. .....-.s.
The band performed favorite air, aud
President yoght, with the new King on one
hand and Ne. Peter Dill, the retiring King,
on tho other, advanced to the front Of the
platform, when the President addressed the
rstlring dignltary In German rs follows;
Nj. Dill. King Of the last year, please
hand 10 me the symbol Of the Schuetzcn
King, your duty IN that capacity ends 10 day.
During your reign you have proved good
and generous King, and In their behalf
tender you the thanks OF the verein.
Mr.. Dill here handed 10 the President tho
silver chain on which hung the Kings
medal.
The President then addressed the audience
as follows:
BRorHERs OF rHE ScHUErzEs vBRRIS,
Beyer.) Through your own skill you have
won the honor, and now decorate you with
the symbol Of the Schuetzen King for the pres
ent year. Be always true 10 your honor, aud
carry this testimonial (prescnting him with
handsome silver cup) as remembrance
Of the fourth annual Schuetzenfest Of the
Washington Schuctscn Vcrein. The chain
and kings medal was placed around the new
kings neck, while the band played "Hail TO
the Chief" The kings cup Is large and
handsome goblet Of solid silver. On one
zen King, Sd August, 1869, from Washing
ton schuctzen Vcrein." When the new
king had been invested, Mrs. voght, wife Of
the president, advanced, and, after reciting
In neat style several verses of poetry In
German, she placed on the shoulders Of Mr..
Beycr handsome wreath OF oak leaves.
This concluded the exercises.
THE BANQUET.
When these ceremonies were concluded
the procession was reformed, and after
marching through the grounds again, pro-
ceeded to the banquet, which had been pre-
pared by Edward Abner. Here the COM
pany were seated and all partook heartily Of
the choice viands served.
The banquet over President Weight initia-
ted the concluding ceremonies by raising
aloft the Kings goblet, taking from 1t a
draught ana proposing the health Of tht
new king with three cheers. These wer,
given with will. The cup was passed /,
the king, and Mr.. Boyer acknowledged tn
compliment In few remarks. The cup wa
passed around the board, each guest takin,
a draught. When II was returned to tn
president the ceremony was concluded, an
the regular toasts were commenced.
The first toast read by President vogh
was-"To the Schuetzenfcsts In general
this one in particular" responded to In Ger
man by Mr.. Rullman, who spoke In humor
Gus strain. His remarks were heartily ap
plauded.
The second toast was; "The President o
the United States" After the Performance
of the air, Hail 10 the Chief" DR.. Borlan,
who had been selected to respond to this sen
timent, thus addressed the company:
Gentlemen: 1t Is with considerable difl
dence that arise to respond TO the sentiment
"To the President Of the United States.
View him at present upon the pinnacle G
fame and greatness, and contrast It with HI
position Of few years ago In . civil capa
city. In him Is shown one Of the finest iliui
trations of mind capable Of filling the pos
ton Of commander Of armies, which he ba
led into battle and to victory, also, as O states
man Of ability surpassed by none.
In elevating himself to his present pos
ton he Is entitled to tho credit for his powe
Of mind, having displayed those abilities 4
the field and in the council Of State willis
occupying the position. Some credit Is du
to the illustrious Germans who, having LEI
their Fatherland here to found new home
when the hrst bugle notes Of war wer
sounded, they were reused by the peEer @
the eloquent tongue OF Caii schurz, AM
led by such men as Siegel, Osterhaus, We
Itch and others to battle and from battle (,
victory, and again to the elevation OF Gran
to the Presidency.
The Germans are also entitled TO credit 70
introducing amongst US good-humored fes
tivities and social enjoy ment, such as will b,
displayed during the present week In thi
park. We, rs American citizens, should not b
10th to participate with them in their music
illuminations, dancing, target practice aut
their lager beer; but we hope to sec the mel
curial Yankee, impetuous Southerner an
matter-of-fact German all quatfiing the be-
erage We owe to Gambrinus. Applause
The third toast was: sour Gucsts''-wh
have had the kindness TO assist In Ii
pleasures Of this association. Responded I
by DIR. RieSler.
, The fourth toast was: sour Fatherland-
the beloved German fatherland on Il
. other side Of tho ocean" Responded TO
) eloquent terms by Mr.. springsguth.
: The nth toast was; "The Press-ll
q great cause of civilization among all N
tlons-the medium OF exchange OF ne
, ideas. This sentiment was responded
In fitting terms by Justice Z. l.. Schmidt.
The sixth and last regular toast was
''The Ladies-without whom no fest
worthy Of being celebrated; In fact, withol
l. whose presence no real pleasure Is found.
g | Mr.. Stosch made a capital speech In r
: spending to this sentiment.
: After the completion Of the regular toast
an hour was spent around the board In Il
l. offering of volunteer toasts.
= About 1850 the company rose and mingl,
II with the merry throng Of pleasure seeke
d who thronged the park.
d The trapeze and tight-rope Performance
a took place as usual at four o'clock In Il
: afternoon and nine O'Clock In the evenin
= and were witnessed and enjoyed by many
n the company present.
4 The sports for the boys were heartily q
plauded by hundreds OF spectators. Quite
D throng of little fellows are present each do
Z competing for the various prizes.
The ladies' shooting was In charge Of NJ
, w. Koch.
! The prizes were awarded as follows
First day-Miss Bruggeman, first priz
, ladies' satchel Mrs. Baier, second priz
= ladies' CATERS; Mrs. Berens, third priz
4 two flower vases Mrs. Fischer, four
i prize, handsome fan.
!. Yesterday the prizes were awarded as 70
/ lows; Mrs. Baier, FIRST prize, handson
. shawl Mrs. Fentner, second prize, ladle
i satchel Mrs. Teller, third prize, two vases
8 Mrs. Horner, fourth prize, a fan.
The prize medal for the day was won b
Q Mr.. John Baker, Of New York, he hayin
/ made elghty-nlne "bulls-eyes" out OF on
Q hundred and six shots made by him.
l. The Park grounds last night presented