New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-28
DESCRIPTION OF THE MONUMENT.

The colossal monument. which as an embOdi.
ment OF the sentiment OF the German warsons. Die
Wacht am Rhen," and AS Il memorial OF the German
victory in 1s70-71, is the work OF
the celebrated sculptor Professor schilng, OF
Dresden The rocky base Of the monument Uses from
the waves OF the Rhine and Is part OF the mountains
of the Niederwad" opposite this ancient city OF Bin
gen. The pedestal is built on artificial rocks, and has
been finished few years. and on 1t the gigantic
figure OF Germana, holding in her hand the Imperial
crown overlooks the forest Inside Of the monument
are many alegorical figures and reef-plaes. Around
the monument broad carriage-way and toward tho
riverside stands watchower, which, after the unveils
ing OF tie monument, will be mounted by guard OF
honor selected from the invalid veterans Of the late war
Up the centre of the monument Is a broad flight OF
STARS; at the top the first flight is bropze plate with
the words spoken by the Emperor the laying Of the
foundation stone.
AT each end of this plate the stairs ascend TO
balcony which is the the artistic part Of the
monument. Here TO the left on high pedestal stands
colossal statue OF Mars the God Of War. This statue
from head to foot has the appearance OF abundant
and energy In the right hand the figure holds
sword ready strike while with the other he holds TO
his ps a TRUMPET to sound the war-cry. Flames arc
seen coming OF the helmet and the expression OF the
eyes and the face bespeak zeal and vengeance and con
dence of victory The figure to the right is the statue
OF Peace graceful youth. fun OF tranquility the SYM
bolca olive twig IN hand cornucopla OF fruits
and flowers in the other and prophesying the blessing
Of peaeeabe progression and labor Between the two
in front of the immense base which :" Germania'
stands is large reefpate which gives tho history OF
the FrsncOGermap war Beneath arc engraved al the
verses of the war-song Die wacht am Rhen.' In the
centre this relief. under which is the German imper
eagle with outspread wings appears horseback the
Emperor William surrounded by all the German princes
who took part IN the war. The Emperor has passed
through portal decorated with the flags and arms OK
the confedeated aud OF the three free elites OF
Germany In tho foreground both sides arc seen the
leaders of the German Army with their chiefs OF stah
IN the background the leaders VI The different DIVISIONS
OF the Army and squads Of infantry artillery cavalry.
etc Az one side OF the Emperor rides Prince Bismarck.
t the other Count Moke Under the great relief stands
colossal srouo representing Father Rhine handing TO
ina vouthfu! Mosce the horn on which to sound tie
war-ory"
The height of the figure "Gernaua" from the foot to
tho lin of the appraised hand fortyOne feet, trs
teen feet less than the great Bavaria Monument In
Munich The thumb measures ST. inches in diameter,
and the small finger inches. The upon tho head
OF the figure measures 3lls Inches In diameter tho
length from bridge to pout lie IL inches and
tho width at the nOsrls IL iuehcs 10 tases both hands
of grown person span the tlo finger OF the hsure
The weight of the Germania" Is $50 tors She stands
IA lust arisen from her hugo throne, whose arms arc
the heads or enormous eagles, vi which Olgd the
bodies form part of the baes Che head OF Cerl@na'
Is turned to the right il watching the Rhine anre'
wreath alorns her head. fron wAioh long nowin& Aar
waves in the breeze The crown sho holds rs zoe mp
raised right hand is covered with laurel while With Tho
left she leans on the sword which victory. cuL
rass decorated with the imperial eagls shields he's breast
and displays At the shoulders loose shirt Of mail This