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Wednesday evening, March 23, Mr. Schurz was entertained at the Turn Halle by the German citizens of Boston, who tendered their distinguished countryman an enthusiastic reception. After orchestral music by the Germania band, and a part song by the singing section of the Turnverein, the chairman of the reception committee, Captain, announced that Professor would make the introductory address. The proceedings were in German.  Professor said, substantially—

That he felt highly honored by having been requested by the committee to greet, in the name of the Germans of Boston, that man to whom the Germans of the whole Union looked up with the highest esteem, with pride, and admiration. Then, addressing Mr. Schurz, he said that he did not greet him as general or minister, senator or secretary, for these titles he shared with many others; but in the whole