Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-10-19
DOMESTIC.
Ihe Forkfoxn CenfenniaI.


YORKTOWN, October 1Ssh.-There was o
slight shower this morning, and the weather
is cool. Eight boats arrived between mid
night and o'clock this morning, bringing
many troops and civilians. Among the for
mer were detachments from Delaware, Mich
igan, Virginia aud New Hampshire. At 10
o'clock salutes were fired from General Han
cocks camp. The steamer Excelsior, with
the Yorktown Congressional Committee on
board, arrived this morning and received sa-
lutes from General Hancock's camp and the
war vessels in the harbor. Shortly after the
Dispatch and Tallapoosa hove in sight and
were saluted by the camp and gunboats.
YORKTOWN, October 8th.-President Ar
thur left the Dispatch at halfpas II and
proceeded to Lafayette Hall, where he will
be received by the Governor of Virginia.
FORTRESS MONROE, October 1Sth.-The
steamer Catskill, with Secretary Blaine and
the French and German guests, arrived in
Hampton Roads this morning from Washing
ton. The French Minister and guests were
transferred to the frigate Mageccene, which
got under way and accompanied by her con-
sort, the Dumont Dorville, sailed for York
town. Salutes were fred from the fort in
honor of the arrival of the distinguished Wis
itors. The Catskill left for Yorktown at 8
o'clock.
YORKTOWN, October 18th. The distin.
guished guests, including the descendants of
Lafayette and Steubep, the Governors of
States and Congressman, began arriving at
Lafayette Hall about IL o'clock.
General Hancock arrived at noon, and psid
his respects to the Governor of Virginia.
The two passed some time in pleasant chat,
and many persons were presented to the
General, and he warmly shock each by the
hand.
AT about 1890 President Arthur, accom-
panied by Secretaries Hunt, James and Lin
coin, was driven to the entrance of Lafayette
Hall, and were received hy Master of Cere-
monies Corbin. Ths President shook hands
with the distinguished persons present.
A line was then formed, and the party
marched to the grand stand, where the GER
emony of laying the c5rner stone of the
pices of the Masonic Fraternity.
When all had taken pI ,css the ceremonies
were opened with prayer by Rev. Robert
Nelson. grandson of Governor Nelson. who
commanded the Virginia militia at York.
town.
At the conclusion OF the prayer the band
played The Star Spapgled Banner," with
artillery accompaniment.
Governor Hallidy, of Virgioia, than de-
lyared az address Of welcome. The Gov
error mas fms presence, eareest manner,
and was frequently spplauded, especially by
the distinguished gentlemen who sat around
him. His illusions TO the duty, sentin. ent,
purpose aud destiny OF al sectors Of our
common country w9re greetsd By enthu. u.iastic
applause.
United States Senator j. ". Johustn Of
Virginia, Chairman of the Congre. sI,nal
Comrnis. ion, then made few appropriate
remarks.
The cornerstone Of the monument was laid
with all the grand and solemn ceremonies
BETTING SO great an occasion, by the Order of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of which
Washington himself was chief member.
The chair occupied by tie Grand Master on
this occasion was one which Lord Batieioert,
when local Governor Of the Old Dominion,
presented to the Grand Lodge of Virginia,
and ia which George Washington sat when
Grand Master of Virginia.
AT the conclusion of the ceremonies Pres
ident Arthur and party left for the steamer
Dispatch.
The steamer bearing the French Com.
mission, Secretary Blaine and Others was in
the stream some two hours and helf before
they were first discovered from the shore, and
while the cornerstone was being laid. Sec
retarY Blaine came to the Government dock
and sent word to the authorities in charge,
but it was too late, as the ceremonies were
completed, and the party returned to the
Tallapoo a.
The scene on the river front was an impos.
ing one. The meG-ofwar, steamers, tugs,
yachts and sailing vessels were all decked
with fitgs and s5reamers.
YORKTOWN, October 1Ssh.-There were the
usual drills at the camp to-day, and they
were witnessed by thousands Of spectators
Nearly all the troops have arrived. The
First Delaware battalion, the first and only
national guard organization Delaware has
had since the late war, is here. The Ninth
Massachusetts, Regiment reached Yorktown
from Richmond about 4:30 this morning.
Their behavior in camp was such as to
cause General Hancock to make an
official complaint to General Grubb,
officer of the day, who has the matter
in consideration. Many of the distinguished
persons in camp were serenaded at nightfall.
The First Virginia Regiment and Richmond
Light Infantry Blues did not arrive until late
this afternoon. having been detained en- route.
Three hundred vocalists, who vera to sing
the national songs at the laying Of the corner
stone, were likewise detained, so this part of
the programme was necessarily omitted.
YORKTOWN, October 1Sth.-The pyrotechnic
display tonight was success. All the war
ships were brilliantly illuminated, presenting
a beautiful sight. On the Frauklin the lights
were so arranged as to show the outlines of
the ship and rigging with magnificent effect.
There were also other designs, one being a
schooner apparently under sail, aud from a
yacht in the harbor went forth constant
stream of rockets, etc.
Gorham and the senate secre.
taryship.
New YORK, October 1Ssh.-The Herald's
Washington special says: There is no ques-
lion, says a Republican Senator, but what
Gorham will be elected Secretary Of the Sem
ate. Malone, who is Gorham's friend, will
insist on his election when the time comes.
He has but recently stated that he will vote
for Gorham, and for no other person. In
other words, the Republicans, in order to re-
tain Mahone's vote, will have to retain Cor
ham as their nominee for Secretary. Malone
sdheres to Gorham because the latter, he
says, gave him substantial aid when heneeded
it in Virginia, and at time when it was not
Easy to find useful friend It is also true
that Malone will demand that Riddleberger
be retained as the nominee for Sergeant-at-
Arms. He said that he would vote for Cor
nam if NO other Senator did, and as he is not
bound by any caucus the Republicans can
39slty lOs6 tEe virginia IseduJusgeI suppOTt
whenever they set Gorham aside. The duel
recently fought by Riddleberger will not. it
Is thought among the Democrats. deter the
Republican Senators from voting for Riddle
berger.
The High Water In the Northwest.
CHICAGO, October 18th.-The rainfall over
he Northwest counties and the troubles of
high water seem increasing. At Quincy there
ire fears that the breaking of the Suy ylevee is
again imminent, the water being as high as
asst June. It is being repaired in weak spots.
st noon the sun is out here, but there is lit
lie prospect for cessation Of rain elsewhere.
At Keokuk, at 10 this morning, the water
vas only two inches below the great high
water mark of last spring. The prospects are
hat Alexandria, town five miles below
here. will be completely inundated. A
;rcminent river man believes the river will