Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29

No. 81. |,
our most illustrious families-they
yielded to generous impulse and
came with disinterested courage to
sustain the cause of liberty. A bless
lug went with their endeavors, aud
gave success to their arms, for whe II.
100 years ago, as to-day, the French
and Americans grasped each others
hands at Yorktown, they realized
that they had helped to lay the cor
ncr-stone OF a great edifice. But sure
ly the most far-slghted among those
men would have started had he been |
able to look down the long vista of
century and see at this end this re-
public, then
YOUNG AND STRUGGLING.
with all the difficulties which sur
rounded her, now calm, radiant and |
beaming with her halo Of prosperity.
The great Washington himself, whose
genius foresaw the destiny Of this
country. could not have predicted
this. Truly the United States have
made, especially In these latter years,
gigantic strides along the route to
still greater progress by showing the
world what can be accomplished by
an energetic and intelligent people.
jealous of Its rights, America has
given q great example aud has been
the cause of rejoicing to all true
lovers of liberty. France is proud
of having contributed to found this
great republic, and her wishes for
your prosperity are deep aud sincere.
The mutual friendship is founded on
many afinities, tastes and aspirations
which time eau not destroy, and fu.
ture generations. trust, will assist
again in this place at the spectacle,
unprecedented in history, of two
to century compact of fraternal and
close without thanking the federal
of the Union of which our delegation
have been the guests, also the people
of America, for the sympathy aud
welcome extended to the representa-.
tives of France. Each of us will
treasure the recollection of American
hospitality aud friendly sentiments
which have been manifested to US in
every place aud in every sphere.
A centennial ode was then sung by
q, chorus, after which Harrison Mil
lard, of New York, sang "God save
our President from harm" with good
effect.
Robert c. Winthrop, of Massachu-
settes, delivered his oration, which
was listened to with great interest,
aud at the conclusion Mr.. Winthrop
was loudly cheered, the band playing
the Star Spangled Banner.
Marquis de Rochambeau made q
graceful response in French. He
said: "Citizens of the United States {:
You have invited US to celebrate with
you your great achievement of arms,
aud we did not hesitate to brave the
| terrOrs Of the ocean to cay to you that
what our fathers did in 1881 we, their
sons, would be willing to do to-day,
and attest our constant friendship,
aud further show that we cherish the
same sentiments as our fathers in
those glorious days we celebrate. In
the name of my companions, who
represent here the men who fought,
permit me to hope that the attach
ment formed in those days around
this monument which is about to be
erected will be renewed in 100 years,
and that we will again celebrate q
victory winch joined our fathers in
comradeship and alliance"
Baron Steuben then responded in
German in all apprnnriate -sneech-
which was loudly applauded. There
were vociferous cheers for the dis
tinguished guests of the nation.
then read centennial poem with fine
effect. and music by the band conclud-
ed the ceremonies.
| About 1000 people were present
at the stand, but there were more
outside the lines. The day, which
opened with clear sky and decline
in the temperature Of some 20 de.
grees, was quite comfortable.
Governor Ludlow, of New Jersey
and staff, accompanied by mauy ladies
arrived by steamer this morning, also
the Pennsylvania troops accompanied
by Governor Hoyt aud Gen. Hart.
ranft. -
I At the conclusion Of the ceremonies
at the monument there was recep
ton by President Arthur in Lafayette
Hall, to which the general public
WAS admitted and hundreds Of peo
pie thronged the building. Secretary
Blaine acted as master OF ceremonie,
aud Joseph Hawley, Of Connecticut
introduced the people to the presl.
dent. The reception lasted abou,
half an hour, aud there were hun
dreds Of people in line when the pres
ident left the building. The first L
be presented to the president wer,
Governor Cornell and staff, New
= York, the governor of Michigan ant
staff, and the governors of Other
states. Among those in line, and who
shook hands with the president, wal
the wife OF President Tyler.
sALUTINa THE BRITISH FLAG.
, The following order was read by
Secretary Blaine: 'sIu recognition O
the friendly relations so long and 81
happily subsisling between Grea
Britain aud the United States, in tn.
: trust and confidence of peace all,
good will between the countries fol
all the centuries to come, and especi
, ally as mark of the profound re-
: spect entertained by the American
, people for the iliustrious sovereign
and gracious lady who sits upon th,
British throne, it is hereby 0rderet
= that at the close of these services com
, memoratlve of the vslor and success
of our forefatbers in their patriot
struggle for independence, the Britisl
, flag shall be saluted by the forces o
the army and navy of the Unite,
: States new at Yorktown. The sec
, retary Of war aud the secretary o
the navy will give orders accordingly
3 CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
Q BY the President,
JAS. u. BLAINE. Sec'y of State"
: A RUNAWAY COUPLE.