New-York tribune., 1871-05-02
GERMAN PEACE CELEBRATIONS.
CELEBRATION IN DETROIT.


DETROIT, May 1.-The German Peace Festi-
val to-day was the greatest demonstration of the kind
made in Detroit The streets along which the pro-
cesson passed aud the German quarters were prGfpse
ana elegantly deeoTatea business DgInG and
pied hour and half in passing. After the procession
the immense thrOng assembled in tho grand circus,
where addresses were made by distinguished German
ctZens The festivities were continued tonight IN me
different halls. Everything passed oil pleasantly No
accidents are reported.
A TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION IN MADISON, WIS
MADISON, Wis, May 1.-The Peace Jubilee
held here Saturday night in honor OF the victories
won by the German troops and for united Germany was
perfect over 500 torches were carried IN the
ringing OF bells and music by the bands There was
hno display of fireworks and many residences and bus
mess houses were illuminated At the rendezvous, near
The Journal Office speeches made by many prom
ineut citizens both American and German.
A DEMONSTRATION AT PITTSBURGH.
PIrrsBURGH, Penn, May 1.-The German
Peace Jubilee in this city, to-day was great success
Several trumphal arches erected across the prln
cna streets and the houses were profusey decorated
with German and United States hags. Ihe procession
was hour in passing given point. ana inGgqed
and delegations Of tue various trades. business was
partially suspended.
GRAND TURNOUT N COLUMBUS, OHIO.
COLUMBUS, May 1.-The demonstration to-day
in this city the German victories and the return oil
peace was grand affair. TIE process of decorating the
city presented magnificent appearance. German and
American cOlors were displayed from almost every
building on High and Thirdsts. EverGreens,
vreaths and flowers wero intermfnglcd with these,
and portraits OF victorious German heroes were
everywhere visible. Large delegations were present
from Lancaster, Newark, Delaware, ana otler
neighborIng cites The procession moved through the
streets about 10 O'Clock and about 30 minutes pass
ing a fgiyen point. II composed or tho dHereht
German musical and benevolent societies; OF wagons
representing The various manufacturing interests OF INC
city in opeTaon Of CONS filed with nhseS ana GA
orely decorated with eYCIgTeens and 1OWcIa OF tpe
Fire Dppartnent and OF citizens IN carriages.
The route Of procession ended at the city PARK.
Here also the remainder OF tho programme,
which consisted Of music and speeches, was fiulshed
Gov. Hayes was the first speaker. He said that II ne
were commissioned speak for the citizens or ONO ne
would say they TcOiced with the German Americans IN
the peace that dswns upon the F8tlerldnd ana tncy
lope9 this peace would extend 10 all other countries
He said the people Of Ohio glad the craud has
this day to celebrate, ana closed by saying at ne hoped
Prince Bismarck right when he sa.d, NO man
living would live long enough TO see Germany engaged
in another war"
Prince Won Lynar OF King Williams staR was the next
speaker After expressing thanks for the cOurtc ~
shown him. he said he glad 10 know tbat the Ger
mans of America still had their affection Tor the Father
land while they had such attachment Tor new homes
He closed by proposing three cheers for tho Unlted
states of America. Many other speeches were mace
This demonstration has been the Iaudost ever seen III
this city since the day when tho remains OF freSl8VII
Lincoln passed through IN 1865.