Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-10-22
The Yorktown Centennial.

DELPHIA-PATRIOTI ADDRESSES
BY GOVERNORS CARROLL, HoLLI-
DAY, AND oTHERs-THE CENTEN-
NAL SCHEME ENDORSED, ETC.
The assembly of Governors to arrange
the details of the centennial anniversary
of the surrender of the English army at
Yorktown, Va, met for organization in
Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, Satur-
day morning. Governors Andrews. Of
Connecticut Holiday, Of Virginia {:
Hoyt, of Pennsylvania; Simpson, Of
South Carolina; Jarvis, of North Caro-
lima Hall, of Delaware Carroll, Of
Maryland, and Col. Lincoln, represent
ing Gov. Talbot, of Massachusetts, were
present. An address Of welcome, de-
livered by Mr.. Richard X. Belts, was
responded to by Gov. Andrews, ofCon-
necticut. Gov. Holiday, Of Virginia,
was chosen president Of the meeting,
and Col. Lincoln. secretary. The meet
ing then adjourned to Independence
Hall. Upon reassembling in Independ-
ence Hall Mayor StOkley addressed the
Governors. welcoming them to the city,
and Gov. Carroll, OF Maryland, replied,
saying:
Nh. Mayor and Gentlemen On The
part of the Governors of the thirteen
States and their representatives l beg
to tender you our thanks for the very
kind reception that you. have extended
to us. In coming here to take the pre-
limlnary steps Cor the celebration Of the
centennial we feel that in coming here
we are at home. we feel, sir, that we
meet upon common ground. However
high party spirit may rise, however the
passions Of men may sway them. we
feel that every citizen, be he republican
or democrat, from the Eastern, Yves
tern or Middle section. can come here
and meet as one common mind, TO re-
view the scenes of the past and pledge
our faith for the future. If il were 9TH
erwise. vain indeed would have been The
centennial, our civilization and common
education. Let me say that to Pnila-
delphla is due the first step toward oX-
tending to all the people CT this country
the hand Of friendship and eXpressin!
the hope that all would be forgotten and
all would be forgiven. The centennial
was not intended TO be merely an eXhl-
biuon of the arts and sciences OF the
world and countray. but an occasion
when the people were come from every
portion of our beloved land that they
might see how strong we are united ana
how weak we are separated. thank
Won in the name Of our people Tor ihe|
kind reception youhaye given Us.
Gov. Hoyt then extended a welcome
on behalf Of the State of Pennsylvania
70 which Gov. Holiday, OF Virginia, re-
snopded in a brilliant speech, which
was frequently interrupted by applause
Gov. Holiday said the reception ten
dered was en- earnest that the bonds
which hound our sires to one another an
hundred years ago is not severed, but
thot mae,iry amid the scenes OF their
lohors. we can enter into and appreciate
The profound sentiments which inspired
them and the heroic ends at which they
arrived. Virginia helped to make Cars
nonter's and Independence Hall h,stor-
ic. The genius Of Washington, and
Henry. and jefferson, and Richard
Henry Lee and many other Virginians
moved here and left its aroma, which
survives TO this our day, filling these
now sacred spots with an Immortality
Of fame. GOV. Holiday sand he would
NOT for one moment dwell upon the hor-
rors of the late long and bloody war
Peace now ought TO reign, and II lie
could Judge anything from the kind
words and from the faces around him.
nooco does reion. let" said Gov.
Halliday. "bitter memories die; the
ronnbl;o suryiyes. The splendid struc-
lures built in commemorahon OF the re-
,r1 C bnndredth birthday, and their
p puoil symbols of vitality, assure US
t tbat # does live yet in the vigor Of its
.,Ia' ~ r nth Let elimination and re-
e%,r3 t;on cease-they can done good.
The battle has been fought; the Veto o,
~ won. Let us cherish the name, and
f33itb Of those who fell on either SIDE. -
Cod Cod in the WISE dispensations OF Ills
nrsvidence. will not permit such suffer-
lnr 20 no in VAN. Out Of it virtue will
Aow which will generate broader ana
more burning patriotism, and walt sun
b;0ber the ensign Of the republic. Inc
no9onle If Virginia have dismissed all
pp,olice and are learning lesson from
notnre herself; plenteOus harvests are
waving over battle-felds wnere Lately
everv blade of grass was tipped WIN
5rr,Sn blood. The feelings which en-
~ondered and stimulated the war nave
Ron snnerseded by the oentler and
swccter charms of peace. And now
o 1.Iot Forb,ds that we should, al bitter
ness bonished. hand in hand together
VISIT the scenes made famous by our
sires in the country's story? These CEN
tonn;oI times are bringing round from
roor % vear-almost from mouth 10
wonth-t6e memory Of some place
marked bv incidents Of courage ana de'
votion. for there is not a State OF tne
old thirteen. from New Hampshire to
Coorcio within whose borders they are
M, 10 he found. and whose people DO
NOT cherish them with admiration and
n1de. Properly appreciated these
memorable spots will bind our States
,ouether as with q magic cham. AND
rs the republic moves on with giant
stems :. the wonder Of history, let US unS
der fhe standard of the Union, whilst
gothering up the recollections OF our
forefatbers. not forget the noble men on
eithcr side who in these latter times
have added 80 much 10 the renown Of
American virtue and yalOr. For, rest
assured. the great deeds they perform
ed were not idle and without avail
they will have their part in tie working
ont ofthe republics life. SO has 1t ever
been in q nations real and sturdy
orowtb. Impelled by these sentiments,
NE are here to-day by the kind invita-
tion of Yourself and the authorities to
make arrangements for the national
celebration of the surrender OF LORD
Cornwallis at Yorktown. As sc have
an interest in these scenes, so have You
= like interest in the scene OF that sur
render upJn the soil Of the old Com
monweaith. and in the name Of my
state | invite you with equal cordially
TO be with rs then and there. HIT was
ripht for us here on the ground where