New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
DINNER TO THE HON. FREDERICK KAPP.

The well-knOwn and esteemed lawyer and
citizen Frederick Kapp, will sail on the 3oth inst for E
rope after 20 years residence In this country An exile
from Germany, Mr. Kapp reached these shores in April
1850 graduate Of the Heidelberg and Berlin Univers-
ties he was admitted to the New-York Bar in 1Sj and
since the organization Of the Republican party has been
recognized leader of the German element Last even
ing a large number Of his many admirers and friends
gave him compliments reception and dinner at Apol-
10 Hall The hall tastefuly decorated with the
German and American flags en- trophee" -Four tables
set sideways anked fifth table at the north side Of the
hail. at which were seated the Committee OF Arrange
ments Mr. Kapp occupying the chair OF honor The let
ters +. X. zen medallion were tastefuly arranged as
centerpece garands Of evergreen Every one OF the
800 seats filed by representative men OF the Ger
man population and representatives OF the Bar.
Att o'clock Mr. Kapp entered the hall amid the loud
applause Of those present the band playing ana
Continuing at intervals throughout the dinner the best
selections from Germanys famous composers Al TO- the
President OF the Committee OF Arrangements, Baron
Leopold " Burwerth arose. and after proposing toast
to the health OF the guest of the night delivered an able
address, dwelling the manifold services rendered Dy
ending by presenting him with copy OF the compll-
mentary remembrance previously drawn up by the Co-
Mr Kapp after some minutes of continued applause,
and addressed those present as follows Gente
ons OF and esteem shown here this evening"
and which neither expected nor hoped for. thank
you most heartily and you that this forever shall
lie one OF the prouest days Of my life 1t is hard to de-
fine seeing your demonstration what am and what
might be- but the whole think that have reason t0
be thankful. have been here some 20 years-a lohg
while for country rises quickly and Ia also
quickly forgotten During that time have seen the
progress of the German population.
An unwilling exile from the everbeoyed Fdtneriaid
have always taken a deep interest In all those who
came these friendly shores for shelter protection
and home do not wish to speak here about myself but
simply to state historical facts they come under my
notice Leaving Europe after the troubles OF 1881 came
here in search OF LIBERAL more republican sent
ments and principles. | found the German element
though large in population, small in influence. de
voted myself to watch their interest l have
il practicable and to-day the German respected
and hOnored largely represented In the legislative bodes
and Of importance both in social and political me-
hope that every Of young friends Will follow my
example, and that the German population may not only
uphold their present standard but steadily Increase
Kalb and seuben and my fellow-nembers the Board
Of Em mgaton return 10 all Of You my heartiest thanks
for your kindness, and propose three cheers Tor the
United states Of America"
Messrs. Carl Amann Steinway, r. Mosenthal, Ious
saint, George Nembach, Fr Webursch and Geo Victor
lent speeches were made by Mr.. Wesedonck on " Ger
many United and Free :" by Gov saomon oi Wscohsin
"AmeFic8, Westward the Course of Empire taxes itr
Way" BY Dr. Krakowtzer, "' The New and Inc Old;
DR. Hoist Germany our Pride" and Mr.. Perach, lhe
German Ladies our JOY" The Committee oi Arrangr
Bierwth, Philip Businger, Ernst Bredi, Lorenzo Cahta
vor, Aaron Frank, g. g. Gunther Dr. =; W, h9sMI, VI,
A. JacObi, II. j. KOrner. Dr. g. krokowtLer, frrunr'h
Knhae. Moritz Meyer, Oswald Ottrndorfe, Carr kort,
Edward SaloInon Alfred IahlesenRtr Jafop nshonnol,
Gustav schwab Franz sigel, Ernst stuyer, VIM stein
vay DR. J. reIlkamyf and Jacob Windmuler
Until late hour the participants IA lie "sS' nmah'"
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