The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-14

The celebration last night of the restoration
of peace in Europe by our German friends was
q grand success.
Before the time fixed for the procession to
move the Germans of Richmond, old and
young, seemed to have turned out en- masse,
and their faces radiant with qualification at
the great event they were about to celebrate,
showed that neither distance nor time has
served to eradicate the love of birthplace and
kindred.
THE PROCESSION. II
At7X o'clock, Messrs. Miller and Augustus
Blenner, marshals, formed the procession,
which seemed to be arranged more with a view
to display than with an eye to keeping sep
crate the different organizations which parti-
cipated in it. In fact one was so struck with
the blazing torches and flags and the entbusi-
asm of every body that everything else was
forgotten. We noticed the police in front,
then large cavalcade, each horseman bear
ing torch.
Then came the marshal and staff, and after
him music, and then hundreds of footmen with
torches, each man, owing to his brilliant at
tachment, looking like two. The American
and German flags were borne in fraternal EN-.
brace in the procession, and carriages contain
ing the German Consul, f. W. Hannewinke,
President Kline, the orator, Leader Sibert,
VIM. Lovenstein, ESQ.,, of the House of Dele
gates, and others brought up the rear of the
line.
1t is hard to estimate properly a torchlight
procession, but we are safe in saying there
were seven hundred persons in line.
THE LINE OF MARCH.
Up Broad street to Adams, along Adams to
Grace, down Grace to Third, thence to Frank
lin, down Franklin to Sixth, thence to Main,
down Main to Eighteenth, up Eighteenth to
Franklin, up Franklin to Governor, and thence
to the City Hall.
Here the popular German singing societies
of Richmond united in singing "W atch on the
Rhine" and "What is the Germans Father
land" After which president Kline intro
duced the orator of the occasion, who delivered
the following eloquent and appropriate ad.
dress, which was enthusiastically cheered:
SPEECH OF MR.. KErrEBLISus.
The Joy expressed on receiving the happy tidings
of the conclusion of lasting peace between the
contendng powers OF Europe, not only by the people
on this side of the great Atlantic, but by who
prefer the reign of peace to that of wsnton power,
may well prove source of pleasure and qualification
to the German nation. Sharing these exalted feel
ings of humanity, we are now assembled-with the
torch of peace illuminating the starry canopy of
heayen--perhaps in greater numbers than on any
former occs,ion, to join in the grand hallelujah
which ell civilized nations chanting vt the altar
of newborn national liberty in voice that will
sound and find echo in the heart of every human
itarian for they are the upright and honest Iejoc-
ings in honor of lasting peace.
Seven short but eventful months have passed the
checkered register of Time when Germany
awakened from its peaceful slumbers by the war-cry
of the French, which seemed to .ndanger her very
national existence. France loading her count
less legions with undue haste to the Vosges and the
Rhine Though surprised, Germany was found pre-
pared. The French struck her van guard, and were
repulsed. They had met, but not surprised, the
ever wakeful "Watch the Rhine
The enemy thus thrown back upon his own soil,
forced to take the defensive. Blow followed
blow in quick succession, and with fearful conse
quences Mountains ef the slain and streams Of
blood marked the path of the unreeuting fury of
grim war from the shores Of the Rhine to the defiant
walls of Imperial Paris Every inpediment had to
yield to German proves. and every resistance to
their valor. One more fearless struggle and the
'Gordian 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 Germany would not stop
here. The laures of success would not satisfy its
ambition. The aim was more exated-that of again
restoring what France had so reckessy disturbed
the peace of nations. And now, this noble aim
complished the victor returns his native SOIL
with vaunted outbursts of unhallowed joy; nay, TO
lament over their countless dead, who had sacrificed
their lives for their countrys to bring
ation to their widowed families and comfort to their
wounded. In place of triumphant strains of
tial music, the chimes of the realm will remind the
people of their losses, and give solemn warning TO
the great that war, with its flatteriDg
Suits will bring but ruin and desolaton, while the
triumphs OF peace alone insui prosperity happiness,
and fraterna feelings among the nations of the
Garth.
THE PEOPLE OUT.
All along the streets, as the procession
passed, there were thousands of ladies, gentle
men, children and colored people, to wit
ness the fine display made. Rockies, Ro-
| man candles, and all manner of fireworks
were set off at conspicuous points, and added
| no little to the briliancy of the night.
THE ILLUMINATroNs
| were principally on Broad and Main streets.
| The following were among the most noticeable
displays, and attracted general attention:
| BROAD STREET.
| Hall al
| tel, G. Brautgan, j. Kohler, Joseph Harra,
| Heller & Co., Schmidt & Miller, Il. Wentzel
| G. Siegel, o. Morganstern, VIM. 7. Frank, F.
| W. Thomas, j. Rhinehardt, Turner Hall, H.
| E. Fischer, j. Kindervater, H. r. Forbecks.
MAIN STREET.
R. Wenderburg, W. Euker, W. A. Spott,
Ferguson & Co., Ii. Gunst, Kaufman Co.,
S. Wise, Bodeker & Dade, George Guver-
nator, o. A. Strecker, G.. Hebermehl, Thomas
| Westerman.
Mr.. F. w. Hannewinkle, the German Con-
sui, at his residence on Marshall street, made a
gorgeous display-the entire building being
draped with colored lanterns and hung with
miniature German and American flags
The hotel of Mr.. Guvernator, on Main street,
| presented q handsome appearance.
The office of the German Advertiser and The
Halfand-Half saloon, on Thirteenth street
were also Illuminated and decorated with
bright colored lanterns, and were much ad
mired.
The affair, taken altogether, was not only
highly creditable success, but was conducted
in the most quiet and orderly manner.
sUMPrUous REPAsT.
After the adjournment of this monster de
monstration, number of gentlemen partook
by invitation of that prince of caterers, Mr.
Henry Schott, of sumptuous repast, spices
by songs, toasts, speeches, etc., and by reques
of the company present, the orator of the oc
casion, Mr.. Paul Ketterlinus, editor of th
State Gazette, delivered an eloquent address
during which he illustrated in a masterly styl
the conditions, aims and aspirations of the dill
} ferent nations, warning his auditors not to b
! misled By the impulse Of the moment, or liste
| to the batteries of the great, but to take ad
! vantage of every triumph OF civilization, 70
: the sole purpose of promoting the cause G
, humanity and the determination of all nations
, The repast was brought to close by wei
executed musical demonstration on the part
the Germania and Virginia vocal societies
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