The New York herald., 1869-09-15
CELEBRATIONS IN EUROPE AND AMERICA.

Tne FestlVal IN UernaNuys
BY the Atlantic cable we have the following spe-
cial report Of the observance Of the Humboldt fes-
tival in Berlin, Prussa:-
LONDON, Sept. IA, 1859.
kilograms from the Continent report that the
Humbodt centenary festival was celebrated with
much ec'dt In Prussia to-day. 1t was made the 0cca
sion OF the Inauguration Of the Humboldt Park In
Berlin, the ceremonial being very magnificent.
There was vast assemblage Of people, the process
sion extending several miles in length.
The government and government Officers as such
and the clergy did not attend, and took no part In
the general proceedings.
Although the weather was rainy large numbers
of citizens and great crowds Of visitors took part in
the festivities. In the morning there was process
sion, gay with bands and banners, and made up
largely Of deputations from the principal German
Cities They passed through the streets singing the
national airs and cheering with great enthusiasm.
In the afternoon the corner stone Of monument to
Humboldt was laid with interesting and imposing
ceremonies which were witnessed by large multi
tude and the celebration closed with the decoration
Of the tomb Of the great naturalist.
There are municipal entertainments, citizen balls
and parties and uminations In the Prussian capital
tonight.
Celebration In New Jersey.
In Newark 5000 people marched I'm procession
ana the line of march was crowded with spectators.
Every prominent building displayed a flag, and
members Of the city and State governments parsici
pated IN the celebration; From Jersey Ci.y several
son CITY, where they were joined by numerous
assemDlages OF Germans from the neighborIng dis.
marched In procession to Edge Hill Grove, where
Grafton was delivered. The German Catholics, dts
gusted win the sectarlan character OF the proceed
ings, refused to take part u tlc celebration
The Celebration In Washington.
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The Humboldt anniversary was celebrated In
Washington tonight At one af the public halls. The
Saengerbund and Orion quartet clubs gave O con-
cert, and addresses In German and English were
delivered.
Celebrations in Pennsylvania, West virginia,
Virginia and Ohio.
MAUcH CHUNK, Pa, Sept IA, 1869.
The Humboldt centennial was celebrated here TO-
day by concert by the GesangvereIn Harmonic,
written lecture IN German to large and apprecia-
tive audience.
WHEELING, w. Va, Sept. H. 1859.
large procession Of German societies paraded
bodt anniversary. Orations were delivered euo-
gisic Of the great philosopher. The weather was
RICHMOND, Va, Sept IA 1859.
There twas large turnout here to-day at the
Humboldt festival. Addresses were delivered at the
theatre where bust OF Humboldt was unveiled.
Tonight there is an immense crowd 0f Germans
and Americans at Hattorfs Garden.
CLEvELAND, Ohio Sept. IA, 1869.
The procession this morning in honor Of Baron
Won Humboldt was very imposing, numbering COCO
or 5000 OF the different trades and professions
There win be an adjourned meeting at the rink
where oratons eul0gistic OF the great philosopher
win be made. The weather is line.