The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-14

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! was formed at about half-past O'Clock. on
Broad street, in front of Schotts and Wei
| mer's hotels. Both Of these establishments
| were decked off, from cellar to attic, with
| flags and lanterns, and every window was
Illuminated, presenting a most beautiful
appearance and attracting the admiring
gaze Of the hundreds of spectators who
thronged the street until late hour of the
night. Supplied with torches and lanterns.
those joining in the march were arranged
in the following order, under the leader
ship Of MarsEals Miller, Blenner, and Eu-
ker: p. ..s.. -.
Detachment of Police;
Fifty Horsemen. with Torches and Flags !;
J Marshal Miller and Staff;
| Music;
Bearers of North-German and American
Flags;
| Footmen. bearing Torches:
Marshal Blenner and Staff;
Carriages, containing the
German Consul, +. w. Hannewickel, ESQ.,;
President Kline, Leader Sibert,
Paul Ketterlinus,
And other Leading Germans.
At o'clock the procession moved off,
keeping time to the inspiring music OF two
full and splendid bands-Smith's aud Kess-
nich's. The
was as follows Down Broad street to 9th,
up 9th to Marshall, up Marshall to Sth, and
up Sth to Broad then up Broad to Adams,
down Adams to Grace, down Grace to Sd,
thence to Franklin, down Franklin to 9th,
down 9th to Main, down Main to 18th, up
18th to Franklin, and thence by Governor
street to the City Hall. The number of
men in the ranks was estimated at about
fifteen hundred. OF these about fifty
were mounted and perhaps one hundred
in carriages. Everywhere on the line of
march the streets were thronged with peo-
pie of all ages and sexes, and the air was
filled with the cheers Of the more enthu-
siaStic. Hundreds Of houses were bril-
liantly illuminated, fireworks were ahun-
dant, and at many points bOnfires of blue
and red lights were burning brightly. We
had intended to name some Of the most at
tractiye displays, but so much taste
was shown that it is difficult to make
just comparisons. We may mention,
however, the attractive arrangements
of lanterns and flags at the residence
of the German consul, and at the place of
business Of Mr.. WIN. Euker's, OH Main
street, between 9th and 10th, besides the
brilliant show at Sauer's, Schott's, Spott's,
and Weimer's. The picture Of peace at
Schott's was universally admired. From
7th street to Adams on Broad there was u
perfect blaze of light, and the same be said
Of Main street from 10th to 18th.
| AT THE CITY HALL,
Arrived here. the procession halted, and
| two immense bontires were made of the
torches, and great crowd gathered in
front OF the Broad-street steps. The Ger
mania Mannerchoir and Virginia Gesang-
verein then joined in singing "What is the
Germans Fatherland;" after which the
| ~, Do, L az
linus, editor Of the Stats Gazette, was in
troduced.
/ SPEECH OF Mr.. KETTERLINUS.
He spoke in substance as follows:
"rhc JOY expressed on receiving the happy
tidings Of the conclusion OF lasting peace
between the contending powers of Europe,
not only by the people OH this side Of the
great Atlantic, but by men who prefer the
= reign OF peace to that of wanton power,
may well prove source Of pleasure and
qualification to the German nation. Sharing
these exalted feelings Of humanity, we are
now assembled-with the torch of peace il
Illuminating the starry canopy of heaven
perhaps in greater numbers than on any
foruer occasion, to join in the grand halle
lujah which all civilized nations are chant
ing ut the altar Of newborn national liber-
ty in voice that will resound and find IN
echo in the heart of every humanitarian
for they are the upright and honest rejoIc-
ings in honor of lasting peace.
Seven short but eventful months have
passed the checkered register Of Time
when Germany was awakened from its
peaceful slumbers by the war-cry Of the
: French, which seemed to endanger her very
national existence. France was leading he1
countless legions with undue haste to the
Eosges and the upper provinces OF the
Rhine. Though surprised, Germany was
; found prepared. The French struck heI
vanguard, and were repulsed. They had
, met, but not surprised, the eVer-Wakeful
Watch on the Rhine
The enemy, thus thrown back upon his
own soil, were forced to take the defen
, s!ve. Blow followed blow in quick success
sion, and with fearful consequences. Noun.
tains OF the slain and streams of blood
, marked the path Of the unrelenting fury OIL
grim war from the shores Of the Rhine to
the defiant walls OF Imperial Paris. Every
impeachment had to yield to German
, proves, and every resistance TO their valor
one more fearless struggle, and the g. Cor.
dian knot, )" which had for six years held the
world submissive to ''one-man power" was
cut in twain, and the Fatherland avenged by
the triumphs OF the holy cause. But Ger
many would not stop here. The laurelS of
success would not satisfy its ambition. The
aim was more eXalted-that of again restor
ing what France had so reckleSsiy disturb
led-the peace of nations. And now, this
noble aim accomplished, the victor returns
to his native soil mot with Wanted outburst
3 ofunhallowed joy; nay, to lament over thell
| countless dead who had sacrificed their live!
. for their country's cause, to bring consola
ton to their widowed families and comfor
, to their wounded. In place of trlumphan
strains of martial music, the chimes OF TIT
. realm will remind the people OF their losses
: and give solemn warning to the great, ina
war, even with its most fiatterlng results
will bring but ruin and desolatlon, while
neritv, happiness, and fraternal feeling
: among the nations of the earth"
DISMISSED.
, These remarks were received with IRE
ouent and hearty applause. They were FOL
lowed by the singing of the famous German
war song, "'rhe Watch on the Rhine,
which brought the public celebration TO
close. The crowd then dispersed, but no
to 90 to their homes. for it was long pas
midnight when The last party OF Jolly Ter
mans ceased carousing.
The REPUBLICAN CAUcUs.-LaSt night the
Republican members Of the General AS
sembly assembled in council for The purpose
of making Senatorial nomination to I'LL
the vacancy caused by the expiration o
the term of Hon. John w. Johnston. "
the first vote Col. John b. Popham, tne
. delegate from Bath, received forty votes
. which was almost all that were cast. As 1
| rn,nptims Mt IN epn IF the atheist and mOs1