Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-08-22


mcnls all mankind.
Hhe Srngcifcst is, therefore, the most
en- nobling Of all public festivals. Among
/ the many attracted to our city and to this
/ hall, all come alike for enjoyment Here
men sink personal advantage, the greed
aud jealousy of business are silent the
fierce struggle Of politics aud religion are
here forgotten, and all that render us hard
and hostile is drowned in the depths uf har-
mOny or borne away on the wings Ut music.
ADDRESS OF MIR. FRtEDBURG.
But few, we think, Of The most radical
temperance people will be disposed to take
exceptions to Mr.. FRIEDBuRO's liberal
aud patriotic address Of welcome. The
peculiar views in which each nationality
are educated from childhood np, and hon
estly entertain, should be observed and re-
spccted. There is a great many people Of
all nationalties who have just cause for
being radical on the Temperance question.
They have felt the bitter sting Of intemp-
erance, and it is natural for the humane
and sympathetic to share their sympathy
with these aud labor for their amelioration.
The most EFFECTIVE temperance lecture
we ever received came from a "liberal" "
American behind the bar. It was to the
effect that if one cant drink without drink
ing to excess, don't drink at all.
But space Rdmonisbes us that there is
only room for the ideas put forth by Mr..
FRIEDBURG in scholarly aud very elo-
quent manner, which were applauded to
tho echo, omttng entirely the pleasing ad-
dress of Mr.. n. NJ. HowARD who followed
Mr.. +. Mr.. FRIEDBURG said:
The tendency of the world at our age is
toward those great objects, gain and popu.
lariiy. ltnlmost seems a necessary phase in
the existence OF mankind that the strug-
gle for this, overshadows all other objects
We will not deny our admiration for this
great struggle, that has made n garden out
Of desert in America, has built cities, ere.
ated means of communication, and has
wrested from the soil its treasures. This
iron energy or go-aheadativeness, which is
20 characteristic OF the American people
has left two spheres untouched, art and
social pleasure.
That toll and recreation, material and
aesthetic tastes should promote each other
that they should 60 hand in hand
TO transplant this great truth on American
soil, is an acknowledged fact. To work
this great revolution in public opinion, was
mainly the mission of the Germans in this
country, and how fully they have accom-.
plished this is visible in the formation oi
the numerous feasts, festivals and recrea.
tion.seeking societies, whose origin Is nt.
tributable to the German descendants in
America. The demand that we should
completely Americanise ourselves, is II mis-
apprehension of the results which would
follow such n course, on the part of linn
tied number who are ignorant in meas
ure of the true characteristics and love Ui
home attachments OF the German people
1t is impossible for US to do so We
must ever be Germans in the best sens,
of the word, and that any inclination on
our part to sunder the bonds which bind
us to our native home-p pleasures and institu
tions, would be hailed with contempt by
liberal Americans, in that it would result
in the destruction of this pleasure seeking
music-loving feature. of which Americans
MS n people, are deficient. Then to us, a.
Germans, belongs the honor OF inslilutine
innocent and eevating amusements in thi
country.
AO lnlh pOlllt WIS
by voice in the audience who cried ou.
"Say it in English g'
The orator quietly replied that he saw
the force of the remark, and would acced,
to the request made, by repeating that par
} of his speech which referred to America
and her people. in English. He then spoke
to Americans as follows.
There may I've still large element anon,
the American people, that on an occasion
. like this, stand at distance, and even will
disdain look down upon our love OF amuse
ment and mode of social entertainment
II there be such, we entertain for them til,
proloundest sympathy. But all honor t.
that element of liberal Americans whC
, comprehend our nature and conceive on
mission, it adds greatly 10 the pleasure o
. this occasion TO announce here publicly
The success of this Festival will TO a Iargt
extent be due to the hearty cooperation ",
have received from our Anglo American
fellow citizens, and herewith tender hen
our thanks. In the name of the Toled
Sengerfcst Association, in the name of tin
/ Peninsular Sengerbund, In the name OF ev
erything that is near and dear to the recol
lections of the SONS and daughters of Ger
many, l tender YOU thanks. There mus
, be no clannishness on either side. w
| keenly feel the necessity of working han,
, in hand with you, remaining true at III
same time TO all the great and beautifI
that our Fatherland has given to the world
, Here the orator again returned to his ma
, tive tongue, in which the remainder OF tn
! address was delivered.
/ The history OF German emigration to thi
/ country is the history of music in thi
e country. The first German emigrant, wit
0 AK and spade, hnmbly transplanted his n;
! tive-born love of music, in the song lie san
in his frontier American Home. This son
lrds the source from which sprang the ocea
of music which surrounds us to-day, an
l whose mighty power is felt in the loitei
t station and the hnmblest habitation alik
/. Music accompanies us through life.
=. hovers over the cradle, generated by III
v lullaby song of the tender and loving mott
/ er. 1t stands by the grave, when the lin
of loved ones are before us robed in silel
y death. Music is the source of civilization
/ lie who bequeaths to a nation a song, hi
Il done more for that people than the wise
e law-giyer. Music has liberated whole NJ
II tions. Neither Rosseau nor Rubespier
# could have freed France from the oppre
r. sion OF the BourbOns, without the compos
d of the Marseilleaise." In vain would II
;. European friend of liberty have sought Il
realization of his political ideal on tn
e continent, had il not been for the soul-i
i spring words and patriotic tune of Anne
q ica's loved song, "TheStarSpangled Banner
" MOltke's genius would no; have owe
lie come the arch h-enemy-France-h Il
4. sound OF the drums Of the French battali,
At not been drowned, ms il were, in the pat
=. otic swell emenating from the melodio
" cry Of
Dear Faderlaud, may peace be thine,
fe Stand firm, stand firm, thou guard upon
n. Rhine"
at In connection with its report Of the 4
a entertainment the Commercial produced t
~ " following brief but Interesting sketch
es the inception and progress of music fes
lie walls in Germany and America
~ Musical festivals, at which societies frC
y several cities meet for the purpose OF elIe