The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-20
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perseded By the geatIeF and sweeter charms
OF peace,
And, now, what forbids that we should
all bitterness baaished, hand in hand ID
gsther visit the scenes made famous by ON
sires in the country's storyp These cen.
tenniai times are bringing rornd from yea
10 syesr-almost from month to month
the memory of come place marked by; Incl
dents OF courage, and devotion; for there
Is not State Of the old thirteen, from New
Hampshire to Georgia, within whose Dor
ders they are not.t to be found, and whose
people do not cherish them with admiration
and pride. ..-s4-. 49, :
Properly appreciated, these memorable
spots will bind our States together as with
magic chain. And as the Republic moves
on with giant steps, the wonder Of history,
let us, under the standard of the Union
whilst gathering up the recollections of OH
forefathers, not forget the noble men or
either side who in these latter times have
added so much to the renown Of American
virtue and valor. For, rest assured, thu
great deeds they performed were not idle
and without avail; they will have theil
part in the, workiDg-out of, the Republic
life. So has it ever been in nations real
and sturdy growth. Ti;'ihas ;. ! '-"-'
Impelled by these sentiments, we ara
here to-doy, by the kind invitation O.
yourself aud the authorities, to make az
engagements for The national celebration
of the surrender OF Lord CORVALLIS a
Yorktown. We again thank you for the
cordiality of this reception. AS we have
an interest in these scenes, so have you :
like interest in the scene of that surrender
upon the soil OF the Old Commonwealth
and in the name of my State l invite yol
With equal eordialityto be with US then and
there. II it was light for us here on the
ground where we stand, and in view Of tb'
scene of the first great act OF the Revolu
ton, to celebrate its centennial return, it'll:
equally right that we should together cele
brate at Yorktown the one hundredth ami
versary OF the last act Of the Grand Drama
-. r GOVERNOR SIMPSON ,r
said it gave him great pleasure to respond
tomnthty cordial welcome, The two. great
events OF the war OF independence were
the Declaration of Independence and tht
surrender at Yorktown. We were ..ther
only. a feeble colony, and now had grown
to be mighty nation. He had come prompt
ed by the highest motives, beIievin:
that if tbis celebration was made success
it would do more to heal the wound
caused by the war than any thing that hat
yet been done.
~ THE ADDRESS READ.
Mr.. Glenuan, Of Norfolk, then read TIT
address prepared by the people OF York
town.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CELEBRATION.
Upon a motion, Governors Hoyt, Simpson
and Holiday were appointed Committe
ON Resolutions, and the first named repolte
the following:
Resolved, That we, the Governors anC
representatives Of the original colonies, con
vened ut Independence Hall. in PhilaJcI
pha, this 18th day of October, 1870, know
ing that the purposes for which we have as
sembled meets the hearty appreciation Q
our constituents, do hereby commend to tn
people Of the United States such celebrate
OF the centennial anniversary OF the surrer
der OF CORVALLIS at Yorktown as shall Def
the historical significance OF that event ant
the present greatness Of the nation.
Resolued, That committee OF one fror
each State, to be nominated by the Governo
thereof, OF which committee Governor Ho
Iiday shall be the chairman, be appointed
make proper arrangements for such celebr:
ton.
GOVERNOR JARVIS,
in seconding the resolutions, said tina
coming from State that had drafted 10
first Declaration OF Independence, he bt
reflected the unanimous sentiment OF b
people that this celebration might be
grand success. One hundred years ago bu
one sentiment animated the people OF to-
country, and that was desire for the SUI
cess Of the struggle in which they were ell
gagged, and he hoped that now, as on
united country, we would do what W
could to ob'iterate the bitter memories {
the past, and to make the stars and stripe
float over not only prosperous but
united country.
GOVERNOR ANDREWS
said he was sure he represented the feelln
OF the people OF his State in saying Tn;
they desired to bring forward the events
the Revolution of 17T6 in order that,
celebrating them, we might obliterate t.
memories OF the more recent contest. ii
State would cordially unite in this celebr
| ton.
| COLONEL LINCOLN,
representing Governor Talbot, SAID II
State would do all it could to make the &C
ebration success.
The resolutions were adopted.
ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting then adjourned, subject
the call OF the chairman.
| EXCURSION, ETC.
The Governors, by invitation Of the CT
authorities, went on an excursion this ate
noon down the river. r.. .trg.s
Colonel A. E. Peyton, OF New Jerso
deserves great credit for what he has do
in this matter. 800. ~,
The speeches Of the Governors from t
SoDih were heartily annIaIrdad Govern
Holiday was the recipient Of marked attic
ton, and his speech made fine I'm presto
| The movement was heartily seconded