The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
CHICAGO. June 5fh 1871


Ed. TRIBUNE An old resident of
Chicago could not fail to notice the un-
usual large number of travel-worn stran-
gers, with their dusty carpet-bags, and
umbrellas, making their appearance in
our midst, and their suddenly transform
ing themselves into black coated white
tied personages, giving religious air
even to the Heterogeneous crowd which
surges through our streets, we immed-
lately conclude they are the fore-runners
of the anniversaries on which Chicago
has surfeited-f for the past few weeks.
The most important of these gatherings
are the Baptist and Presbyterian Ger.
eral Assemblies who are about fifteen
hundred strong. their delegates being
from all parts Of the country where these
denominations are known.
But by far the greatest event that has
taken place in Chicago lately, and per-
haps the greatest in her history was the
German Friedensfest. This gathering
to celebrate the return of peace and har-
mony to their Fatherland, was indeed
imposing. Preparations had been in
operation for many weeks and great ex-
pense in getting up tie effgies and cos
tunes, though how well they succeeded in
making it grand success, only those
who had the pleasure Of witnessing it
will ever know, as no pen can adequately
describe it. Windows fronting.ea La Sale
and Randolph streets. sold for twenty
five dollars, and single seats in the vicini-
ty Of the Court House square were eager
ly bought for dollar piece. The pro-
cession was about ten miles long, and
designed to represent the various stages
of German civilization.
The handsome barouche containing
King William, The Crown Price, Won
Bismarck, and Won Moltke was enthusi-
tically cheered along the whole line.
They passed through the principal
streets of the city, then crossed over to
the north side and under the arches to
Wrights grove, where speeches, songs
and orations were the order of the day.
There was no disturbance or riotious
conduct and the entire day passed with
nothing to mar and reflected great credit
upon those who had charge of the af-
fair.
There is quite an excitement just no W
over the coming Fourth of July. The
Ladies of Evanston are making great
preparations, and the coming celebration
there bids fare to be the greatest since
the fall of Vicksburg. We feel confident
to predict success, as the ladies have the
entire charge and the whole northwest is
to be invited. Henry Ward Beecher is
to be the orator, and President Grant
and Vice. President ColEax are expected
as guests ESQ the poster says).
Decoration Day was very generally OBJ
served. A grateful people dressed in
black with baskets filed with the beauti-
full MAY flowers" the most appropriate
emblems to perpetuate the memories
| of those whose lives were offered on
their countrys altar, thronged the GENE
teries. and strewed them upon the grave:
| of the fallen heroes, fallen in defence Of
a nations honor Mothers were there al
! the graves of their first born, fathers were
there who babe their sons 60 forth to the
battle at the sound Of countries call,
maidens were there, berieved not because
they were loved less, but because their
country was loved more. May this day
ever be observed by these grateful offer
ings Ct grateful nation.
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