Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-26
The Great Peace Jubilee.

The great event Of the period, the Peace Jubilee,
has kept on it, uninterrupted course during the
week past. II is of course impossible to give in
our space my adequate idea or detailed account
Of the incidents of the affair Enough has been
developed, however, to warrant the statement
that no one has any further doubt about Gilmore
and the success of his Jubilee and thousands
who have waited in suspicion will give it their
attendance. The cost of the great undertaking
has been $1,000 or $500 600, which will proba.
bly, never be made up from the sale Of tickets,
bot multitudes will avail themselves yet of shar-
ing in this great festival, which will be remem-
bered long after Gilmore and his army of singers
have passed away.
Wednesday, the German day, called out a very
large attendance Madame Leutner appeared
again, and Emperor Williams Band ecpsed the
Englishmen Of the day before Strauss and the
composer, Abt came forward as conductors and
were wildly greeted. The choruses improve very
much as they have more practice, and the
grandeur and snhmity Of the mighty music is
beyond description. This day may be set down
AZ one OF the most successful and satisfactory
thus far.
On Thur-day the rate Of admission was re-
dlccd which perccptibly increased the attend
ancc Tie event Of the day was the dc6m Of the
Band Of the French Republican Guard and was
a most notable incident, 1t was currently re-
marked that theirs was the finest instrumental per.
Torrance Of the Jubilee. Among the other nota-
bcs participating in the days programme were
the pianist. Webb. Madame pcscha- Ieutner,
Herr Strauss, and the c1rnet player, Arbuckle,
whom our readers will remember was recently
here with the Barnabce Smith Troupe.
Fridays attendance was not as large as Thurs
day., nor was there anything particularly notice
able in the programme.
saturday was denominated the Russian day,
though on what account would puzzle almost
anybody The rehearsal Of Mine eyes have
seen the glory Of the coming OF the Lord, - to the
tune of " John Brown, by the choir Of one
hundred and fifty colored singers, was one Of the
most interesting features Of the day. 1t was con-
Quoted hy Mr.. Gilmore, and the first verses were
sung by the liver Sisters, the whole mass Of the
chorus aiding.
On Sunday afternoon was given sacred
concert which COMP sed about ten thousand
voices. The feature Of the concert was, however
the first appearance Of the colored Jubilee sing
ers from Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn, upon
the stage They we're hailed with applause and
their rendering Of several of the quaint religious
songs which they have made familiar in DETERRENT
parts Of the country, drew forth still heartier
manifestations from the audience. After singing
" Swing low Sweet Chariot" and Turn back
Pharaoh's Army" they retired, but were called
back, whercupln they added to the list, " Roll,
Jordan, Roll"
On Monday, the magnificent oratorio Of Is
roel in Egypt was rendered, which, uuiortu
natcly, drew out a csmpamtiyey small house. 1t
was finely given, aud those who staid away
missed II rare treat A concert was given in the
evening
On Tuesday President Grant, Secretary Robe
son and other distinguished Gents attended the
Jubilee. The occasion was improved by a vast
number Of spectators. 1t is estimated that over
twenty thousand people were present The Presi-
dent and party were accorded most enthusiastic
reception The programme was the most popu-
Lar one, and in that respect the finest which any
day has furnished Il opened with " Hail to the
Chief, By the United States Marine Band, and
the English, French and German Bands combined
the great organ and orchestra swelling the mag
niicent sound. The concert introduced Madame
Leutner, Strauss, Mrs. West ami Madame Ru.
derslorii
Each of the foreign bands offered their grand
est selections, and the " Star Spanged Banner, -
with cannon accompaniment, furnished all the
noise desired.