The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-11
rag PEACE JUBILEE.

served the event as shey ouRnt. davenport,
with German population of ten thousand,
made no outward demonstration, but she
has sent her greeting to Germania in the
shape of liberal donations to the sufferers
there.
Owing to the inolemency of the weather,
the national salute which was to have been
fred in the morning, was omitted from the
programme, much to the detriment of the
success of the demonstration. Many of our
German residents displayed their flags and
banners, Notwithstanding the prevalent high
wind and rain. As the circular from the
Eas. asking that this city join in the jubilee
was received at too late an hour to prepare
| for a procession, affairs looked rather slim
| for show, and the threatening aspect of the
sky, until late in the afternoon, cast damp
err upon the spirits of the most enthusiastic
| lover Of the Fatherlsnd.
About four in the afternoon the sky
cleared, and the sun came out, enlivening
all with his bright rays, and at supper time,
| Germapy in Rock Island was once more
iubilsnt and joyful. Soon after O'Clock
Gsbe BollmAn was installed as master OF
ceremonies in Court House Square, and
under his experienced hands the battery
was soon arousing our citizens, and sending
forth the announcement that Rock Island
was holding peace jubilee. The crowd
soon after commenced to fill Turner Hall.
and s. clock Sturm's full brass band
started the ball rolling With selections from
the opera of "Wilhelm Tell" in their finest
style. Mr.. Nelson Roessler, was then intro
duced to the audience, and delivered an
grafton upon the event which had brought
the assemblage together, which was well
able effort. The band then played few
more choice selections, and L. NJ. Haver-
stick, the editor of the Union, was intro
duced.
He commenced his remarks by asserting
that if"Keiser Fritz could step into this
hall, he would appreciate the patriotism of
|
acterized as one of the leading traits OF
Germans. 1t was implanted in the German
breast in infancy, and notwithstanding the
new associations and new ties which had
been formed by German Americans, the
love Of country was still predominant in
their hearts. The gathering tonight he
regarded IS speaking evidence of remem
brsnoe and love to night the children in
America send greeting and affectionste re
membranes TO their old homes and their
kindred. Although an American, yet he
honored and respected the sentiments ex
pressed by the meeting together of so many
of Germania's sons and daughters. A PEG.
pie 30 true to history and early associations
would always be loyal that it was fitting
they should rejoice at the return of of bless
ed peace to their "Fatherland.n He said
that the Government of Germany consulted
their sons on this side the ocean, and what
ever was proposed must first be
submitted to them for approval OF
dissent; their voice controlled the
actions of Germany in the recent war,
and Was mainly the means of shaping
the course pursued. They not only should
rejoice because of the return of peace, but
because the war has been the means Of
securing unity in Germany that hereafter,
when the question is asked, "Wbere is the
German FAtherland ?" the answer would be,
not Prussia, Bavaria, or the Tyrol, bu,
Germany [applausel
he said that if FrenchnAn at the out
break Of the war, he should have rejoieed
that when Napoleon martialled his hosts
and marched to the Rhine he was met by
half million German soldiers intren ched
behind half a million bristling bsyonets
who were ready to do and die in defense OF
their homes and country. He regarded the
victory as one of education over ignorance
of practical knowledge over superstition
The German .nation-high and low, rich oil
poor had the benefits OF the excellent sys
tenn of education which existed in tina
country. When the announcement Of wa
reached our shores, every German under
stood why it had been declared, and how
the emergency was to be met, ant
the result of the war is proof tina
education had enabled Germany to over
come her ancient enemy. Germany wa
nearer being 3 republic than before the war
the people would enjoy more rights anc
privileges, and their interests in the tutur,
would be more fully consulted 1t was tru,
that he who was King before the conflict
now was Emperor, but the victory belong
to the rank and file, to them is due the hon
or and glory. And while rejoicing let III
not forget the honored dead, pay to then
the tribute they justly deserve. Let no
still lie in gloomy hospitals, be forgotten
Let US all do what we can for their relief
, Those present had not braved the danger
of the battlefield, they should bear par
Of the burden.
In conclusion he remarked that his defn
ltion of jubilee meant, not speech.making
| ~oASAoSf oho ALho nh'
closed his remarks with afew apologies.
The band then came forward, and with
polonaise, the fun commenced. The dane
= ing was prolonged until about half past tw
this morning. At half past twelve abou
: so couples marched into the dining room
and partook of one of Kehler's exoellen
hot suppers, after which more dancing. TIL
affair was very successful, but the weathe
contributed largely towards preventing 81
entire success.
TIE last drawing of the Havana Lottery
that appears in another column of our paper
will set at rest the anxious hopes and fears
OF such persons as have invested in that
popular concern. Such of our readers as