The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-20
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!. PHILADELrHfA, Pa, October 1s.--A meet
Ing OF the Governors Of the thirteen original
States was held Ia this city to-day to inau-
gnrate measures for the proper observance
OF the ceatenniai;of the surrender OF Corn
wallis at Yorktown. Governors Holiday,
Hoss, Simpson, Jarvis, Carroll, Andrews,
Hall. and Colonel Solomon Lincoln, Jr.,
representing Governor Talbot, were pres
ent.ss The Governors OF New York, New
Hampshre,, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and
Georgia sent letters expressing sympathy
with The movement, and regrettins their
absence. ~ .Tsn'3tosef.1 - I. -. -
The party met me this morning at 10 O'Clock
in Carpenter HalE, and were welcomed by
fsictrurd z. Bets, Esq, an Old and honorcd
member Of :, Carpenters company. Gov
ernor Andrews replied. ci"t
The, meeting, was then organized by the
election OF Governor Holiday aspresiacnt,
and Colonel solomon Lincoln, Jr., Of Mas
sachusett., as secretary.
The Governors then proceeded to indie
psndence Hall, where they were welcomed
on behalf OF the city authorities by Mayor
Ssokely in brief but handsome speech.
49, GOVERNOR CARROLL,
10 reply, said that it gave him great plea
sure, on behalf Of himself and the other
Governors. to tender cordial thanks for the
very kind reception hey bad received. He
felt that here we all meet upon common
ground. Every American citizen had
common interest in the associations that
cluster around this historic spot; and how
ever high party feeling may run elsewhere,
here, at least We: have common tie that
binds lis together. He closed by band
some tribute to Philadelphia for inausu-
rating the Centennial Exposition, which
brought people together from all sections
Of the country, andIdid SO much to inausu-
rate an era of good feeling. 49,. :, =
-. ~ GOVERNOR HOYT,. ~
next, made welcome speech in the name Oh
the people OF Pennsylvania, saying: de-
sire to extend to you the hospitality OF the
State of Pennsylvania. I might present to
you some statements of the great mineral
and agricultural resources OF this State, but
that I will not do. Pennsylvania is great
not because OF these things, but because she
is part Of this great country, and is one OF
the many States that constitute this great
confederation. I do not forget the part
that Pennsylvania took in the mighty strug-
gle for American independence, nor that in
MARYLAND George Calvert first raised the flag
Of freedom OF conscience; and that it was
IN North Carolina that the first Declaration
OF Independence was drafted; that Virginia
is the birthplace Of Washington, and State,
in all its material resources, not one whit
behind Pennsylvania. He concluded with
earnest assurances that his State would do
her part to make the celebration success.
GOVERNOR HOLIDAY
replied In the following handsome adj
dress, which was frequently interrupted
with applause: r'
Your Erccllency:
thank you in my own behalf and in be-
half OF the people Of my State for this re-
ception. It is an earnest that the bond
which bound our sires to one another an
hundred years ago Is not severed; but that
meeting amid the scenes Of their labors we
can enter into and appreciate the profound
sentiments which inspired them, and the
heroic ends at which they aimed.
Pennsylvania and Virginia ought not to
feel toward each other as aliens. Their names
are ipdissolubly connected in history. There
are monuments standing in this your,chle
city which ought never to be allowed to de-
cav. They indicate the birthplace OF Re-
public which far surpasses every other o.
which we have any record in the rapidity
OF it's growth and the splendor OF its pro
mise, The associations clustering around
sCCarpente1's and " Independence Halls J.
place them side by side with the Parthenor
and Westminster. Humble, it is true, II
their structure By comparison, yet markln:
the germ OF influences among the mos
powerful, and in many respects most mar
vellous, that have worked in all the tide
Of time.
Virginia helped to make these places his
toric. / know you will pardon the prid
that prompts this allusion. The genius o
Washington, and Henry, and Jefferson. ant
Richard Henry Lee, and many other Vir
gtnians whom yonr own memory will re
call, moved here and left its aroma, whiel
! survives to this our day, filing these nov
sacred spots with an immortality OF fame
| Take It away, and what would become O
the deep devotion which now inspires tn,
hearts Of the people, and draws them, gene
ration after. generation, with as intens
| longing as that which carries the Moslen t.
the tomb Of the Prophet, or the children o.
| Israel to the city OF the Great King?
1t is true dark and fearful epoch has in
| tervened between their day and that il
which we live. they met here with you
| fathers in amity TO consult Of common in
terests, and 10 prepare for common strug
gle. Together, shoulder to shoulder, the.
passed through the revolution; togethe
they planned and framed the Constitution
of the United States. In the progress o
events controversies arose affecting. the I'M
port OF that instrument; under it your sec
ton contending for the rights OF the Uuion
mine for the rights OF the States. Both via
dicating their sincerely by an appeal tt
| arms. r.. ''...
/ would not for one moment dwell upon
Itbe horrors OF that long and bloody war
Peace now ought to reign. II L am to
!iudpe ANYTHING from your kind words, ant