The New York herald., 1879-09-09
JERSEY GERMANS AROUSED,
A Demand for a Liberal
Sunday Law.
DEMONSTRATION IN NEWARK
Convention, Procession and Open Air
Ratification Meeting,

Ratification Meeting,
1t was ga big day for Germany in Newark yester-
day. The Germans had their demonstration. 1t
q decided successful the German fancy painted
it and all that expected by citizens generally 1t
was. in a word, powerful emphasizing of the de-
mand for liberal sunday-that is to say. Sunday
when it will not be breakage of law to 30 at
tain portions of the day in the suburban parks and
saloons. and enjoy glass of beer and social inter-
course. In the forenoon there was u convention and
in the afternoon monster street parade and great
open air mass meeting.
UNANSWERED PRAYER THE CRUSADERS.
The good Christian women Of Newark. who look
upon the Germans mild personifcations Of the
"old boy" and who think that beer drinking and
pleasure excursions Sunday of kin to the
objectionable sin. prayed hard for three days that
1t would rain and wash out the ungodly who
'sought to desecrate the Sabbath" by outdoor
parade on Monday. Yesterday they prayed all day.
but all in vain. The rain, which came down in
torrents during the night. ceased in the morning
and served only to lay the dust on the
streets. The beautiful blue sky brought sadness
to the hearts OF and gadness to the hearts Of
others. ''This don't look rs though the Lord
very angry with u.s. said leading German. point
ing to the clear sky. But" added he. chow our
temperance friends would have crowed IL it had
rained and dogs They would have said it was
sure judgment from Heaven upon our movement"
NOTICES AND DECORATIONS.
Newark handsomely decorated with flags.
evergreens and notices, especially the German quar-
ter and the houses and business places Of Germans
elsewhere in the city. The saloon Of John Nehb.
president of the Protective Association. hidden
hahi Aaus Of Iris md Anna
tions. Emil SPAIN, o Broad street, photographer,
had in front OF his place tne names of Ex-Governor
Marcus L. Ward. United States District Attorney A.
@. Keasbey, exChef Brown, Colonel Zuick. Rev. DR..
FORESTER and of other citizens known to be Of liberal
sentiments. encircled in green bough frames, also
strip of canvas bearing the words:-
}whst!! Sweep across the ocean my active younger$
By George havea notion bounce the sweeping
Alderman Fielder. a democrat had in front Of his
in German, Omitted stand divided fall:
all for one and one for ALL" Over an entrance in
Belmont avenue was the legend in German
Use the nice things of this world Tho Creator has
>not want TO have temperance hypocrites Whoever isl
sss'ss ssa
butcher in William street. corner of Halsey. had
in his window:-"We pray tool But for liberty
No hypocrites Just and liberal toward all!''
THE CONVENTION.
Owen Farrell, of Jersey City, called the Protective
Association State Convention to order H. D. Gratis
of Hoboken, was chosen to preside. He made brief
speech Of thanks and vice presidents were appointed
as follows:-Owen Farrell, Jersey City; John Nehb.
Newark; William Bushman. Paterson Charles Engel
Trenton; Joseph Hecker, Hoboken; NJ. Lindenberg
Elizabeth. Mr.. julius Mangel, of Newark ap-
pointed secretary. A Committee on Resolutions was
then appointed rs follows j. Schmidt, Newark; j.
Egenhoff Elizabeth Owen Farrell, Jersey City; E.
Stahl. Trenton, and William Bushman, Paterson.
Soon after came recess, after which the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
Whereas founders of the op-
of all % to nm. here "nS M
with this people fGm % every Land have aocked
have formed mighty nation and whereas Of late there
dnary and prostitute thorms of law for the
Of the civil rights and liberties suaranoed III
people and to the contrary % S Of the Of the
New Jersey in mass mesetins assembled do
claims g s. ; '''''''
own way that with the same rights Of oshers
bu. that we spirit and Of bisory
contrary to the progressive spirit Of the age.
fots.Isa NV we Ssnounss the attempts recently made
through the instigaton of a few fanatics, to ro
consent Of thres generations, wrong principle and
s in TO ting 10 o
disTegutSsh cal, n0., III. n.s,,,,,,s ., y.
modify existing laws enlightened liberty
ss0 S M s ss Of % Ss nDa l
of the nineteenth century.
for such mon for the as viii 70 as
their adherence to the above principles.
A letter was read from Mayor Henry j. Yates, of
Newark declining invitation to participate in the
demonstration giving as his reason his conviction
the city participate officially in any gathering or
demonstration which partakes of political charac-
ter" the exact opposite of the conclusion reached
by the Common Council regarding similar CON-
munication, q circumstance that has caused good
deal Of feeling.
THE PROCESSION.
1t nearly three o'clock before the procession
moved. two hours behind time. Though 'long
apd imoos;ng asr was fuly an hour and hair
passing given point, and during that period
trey obstructed travel along the principal streets
Every trade In Newark represented, and some
did their best to do cheap stroke of advertising.
The right Of the line was held by Koltes Post. No.
80, q. A. r.. about three hundred men strong. with
some thirty tattered battle dacs under command OF
A group Of brewers on foot bore banner reading
1--WE appeal to the peoples jury against the fanatics
fury" Among the other notices displayed were:-
who laughs last laughs the best"
"Persona liberty and equal rght-we now forward
sunday is the poor mans holiday"
MANY pious temperance man guxsles whiskey in
United strength creates grand works."
"A Joyous Sunday be the reward for toll and labor
Free is man, though no bc born in fct,crs"-F Schiller
am %0dssG" In enjoyment but total
"rhe peoples choico-lagcr on ice"
a
table and group of men drinking bcer around a
table--was inscribed, 1.-THE Temperance Hall of the
Future" Another conspicuous wagon was ono
bearing the following list of battles fought Sun
day. in which Germans shed their blood in the
of tho Union Gettysburg, July 4. 1865; vicksburg.
July 4, 1868; Winchester. October 10, 1861 eight
days battle in the Wilderness and Spottsy lvania,
May to II. 1864; Fort Wagner. Malvern Hill; First
Bull Run, July II, 1861 Forts .Hatteras and Clark,
August 20, 1861; Williamsburg, MAY s, 1862: seven
days battle July 81. 1862: Fredericksburg, Decem-
ber l3. 1862"
A wine merchant had -
Who loves not woman. wine and song