The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-08
GERMAN BI-CENTENARY.
Anniversary of the Landing of the
First German CoIOnists in America.
a Large Procession of Representative Socie-
ties, and Speeches by Mayor GruDbs,
Philip RappapOrt, and Others.
THE DAY IN INDIANAPOLIS.
A oreditable Street Parade by the Germs

THE DAY IN INDIANAPOLIS.
A Creditable Street Parade by the German
acknowledgements of the Evening.
Yesterday was the two-hundredth anniversa-
ry of the establishment of the landing of the
first German colonists in America, at Philadel-
pha, Oct. z, 1858, and the occasion was duly
celebrated by the people of that nationality, not
only in this city but all over the country. The
first German who made well-dfrected effort TO
colonize this country with his own people was
Francis Daniel PastOrius, who, with seven other
citizens of his native place, Frankfort-on-the
Main, purchased several thousand acres Of land
along the Delaware river for nominal consid-
GRAFTON. He first came Americ about 1851,
and negotiated with the Frankfort and Proprie-
tary companies for large tracts of land, to be
populated with German emgrants. He returned
home and arranged for the colonization,
and again came back to this
country, arriving at Philadelphia Aug. 20,
1858 The colony shortly followed him,
sailing on the concord" July 81 1t consisted
of Beonart Arets, Themes Kunders, Abraham,
Derck and Herman OPP den GraeH, Reyner Ty-
son, Willem Streypers, Jan Leusen, Peter
Keurlis. Jan Semaus, Johannes Beikers, Abra-
lam Fumes and Jan Lucken, or thirteen heads of
families, and with their wives, children and
servants, thirty-three persons in all. They
reached Philadelphia, Aug. z, 6S3. and were
warmly welcomed by Pastorius. Two weeks
later the village of Germantown was founded,
and had rapid and prosperous growth. The
new settlers were frugal and industrious, and
the reports of their prosperity Influenced other
immigration from Germany, which soon became
very extensive. This was the first German set
Element in America, and the celebration of yea
Jerday was in commemOratiOn Off
THE CELEBRATION IN THIS CITY.
The programme for the celebration in this
city included a street parade OF the various
German societies, in the afternoon, and speeches
Mozart Hall In the evening. Although but
little time had been spent in preparing for the
occasion, it was marked success in every par
ticular. The parade was in charge of Mr.. Ernest
Kitz, with a SCORE of aides-de-eadtp, includ-
ing Mayor Grubbs, August Kuhn. jacob
Bieler, and other prominent citizens. The pro-
cession formed at the corner of Delaware and
Washington streets, and the line of march WAS
as follows; East on Washington street to L 'sJ,
north to Ohio, west to Meridian, south to Wash
tngton, west to Illinois, south TO Maryland, east
to Meridian, south to McCarty, east to East,
north To Washington, west to Delaware, and
thence TO Mozart Hail. The order OF the pro-
cessiOn was as follows;
Grand Marshal Kitz and Aides.deeamp.
First Division.
German Pioneer Association in carriages and on
Beissenherz's Band.
The Pfezeran
Social Tnrnverein with Drum Corps.
st. Ceceha Society.
st. Franceskus Benevolent Society.
ST. Joseph Society.
st. Bonifacins Society.
Second Diuision.
Union Band.
Division No. 8, K. of P.
Independent Tu'nverein, with Drum Corps.
Brewers Association.
Butchers Association, mounted.
School vereln.
Gardeners Association, mounted.
Citizens in Carriages.
Nearly all of the societies in line wore regalia
ana carried cOlorS, and there were two elabOr-
atey decorated wagons. with national emblems,
and the occupants IN fantastic costumes.
THE EVENING MEETING.
The celebration concluded by public meeting
and concert at Mozart Hall, last night, which
very largely attended, especially by ladies.
The instrumental music was furnished by Prof.
Mller's orchestra, and there were, besides, cho-
ruses by the M9nnerchor, Liederkranz and Ce-
celia societies, and gymnastic exercises by the
Social and independently Turnvereins.
Mr.. Herman Seibert presided, and Mayor
Grubbs made the opening address, in English,
saying:
The event of which this is the anniversary,
and which you are here TO celebrate is one with
which am not at all familiar. was not present
when the first German arrived in this country,
but am glad that he came, and am certain
that many others have followed and made
their homes in our midst, Much OF the prosper
ity of our nation, and especially OF this city, can
safely be credited to tine efforts of our German
population Their patient labor and honest
frugaliiy is rewarded everywhere by steady
accumulation OF wealth and an increased in
terest in the cultivation OF art.
am proud to number among my warmest
friends the Germans OF this city. admire them
for their sturdy character ana for the faith they
keep with friends. If L have q German for my
friend can depend upon it that when the hour
of trouble comes, and friends are needed, lie
neighb0r can rely upon i5 that in all the ameni-
ties of daily life he will be found the equal of
any with whom may be brought in contact.
The German, while he holds the deepest love
and reverence for fatherand is always a de-
voted supporter and defender of the land of
his adoption. He comes amongst us to stay,
and he has no interests that are not the
interests of the country. II war shall come, he
Is always ready to bear his share of the public
burIen, whether at home the tented field.
Taking his place beside the native-born soldier
he Will march, and toll, and fight, aud if need be-
die, that the nag or the country OF his adoption
may not be dshonOred. The Germans are a
solid people. They are prudent and thrifty,
honest and patriotic, and every American
worthy of Ihe name is glad TO bid them welcome
to our land, and proud to greet them as friends
and fellOw-citizens
The other addresses were by Adolph Seiden-
sticker, the historical events incident TO the
landing of the German colony in this country;
by Prof. c. L. Emmerch on the educational
aspects of the subject, and general, by
Philip RapnapOrt, ESQ, all OF winch were lis
tened TO with close attention. The celebration
was altogether IA pleasant commemorative event.
AT OTHER POINTS.
GNoIo Ol,SI