Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-10-20
DOMESTIC.
Tic YorItown celebration.

The Yorktown Celebration.
CHICAGO. October 19sh.-The Times York
town special says: The French guests last
night left Inc Catskill Hotel, where they
have been entertained, to keep house on their
ogn vessel They think too much attention
has been shown the Won Steuben family, and
object To the showing of German colors by
the fleet, saying that all the aid Germany
gave at the capture Of CORVALLIS was given
by Steuben. who represented only himself.
General Hancock is reported to be not In
the best of humor, and he has not shown
himself much about the camp.
a squad of Richmond policemen ralded
the gambling places and captured the rou-
lette wheels and faro chips.
YORKTOWN, October 19th.-At IL o'clock
to-day Blaine and the French and German
DELEGATIONS, in full uniform, arrived at La
fayette Hall, the band playing appropriate
airs as they entered. The Senators, Con-
gressmen and military officers greeted them.
The President exchanged courtesies with
them, and the whole party started for the
grand stand amid cheers. General Sher-
man and stiff and Hancock and staff were
heartily cheered also. Bishop Harris opened
with PRAYER for France and the United
States, and asked Gods blessing on ali
crowned heads.
The Baltimore chorus sang Poindexter's
Centennial Hymn.
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT.
President Arthur then spoke as follows,
being introduced by Secretary Blaine:
Upon this soil, 100 years ago, our forefathers
brought to successful issue their glorious struggle
for independence Here and then was established,
and, as we trust, made secure, upon this Continent
for ages vet to come that principle of government
which is the very fiber OF our political systematic
sovereignty OF the people. The resentments which
attended and for time survived the clash OF arms
have long since ceased to animate our hearts, IL
is with no feeling of emulation over a defeated
foe that to-day summon up remembrance
of these events We have made holy ground
whereon we tread. Surely no unworthy
sentiment could find harbor in our hearts. We are
profoundly thrilled with the expression OF SORROW
and sympathy which our national bereavement has
evoked from the people OF England and their
august sovereign; but it is altogether hitting that
we Gather here to refresh our souls with the
temptation of the unfatering patriotism, the steady
zeal and the sublime faith which achieved the results
we now commemorate. So, if we learn Alright
the lesson of the hour, shall we be inc ted to
transmit to the generation which shall follow US
the precious legacy which our fathers left to US
the love of liberty, protected by law. OF that his
toric scene which we here celebrate, no feature is
more prominent, and none more touching, than the
participation OF our gallant allies from the
seas 1t was their presence which gave fresh and
vigorous impulse to the hopes OF our couDtrymen
when well nigh dsheartened by long series OF dis
aster5 You have right to share with US the as5o-
Citations which cluster about the day when your
fathers fought side by side with our fathers in a
cause which was here crowned with success, and
none of the memories awakened by this.anniversary
are more grateful to all than the reflection that
the national friendships, here so closely cemented,
have withstood the mutations of a changeful GEN.
fury. God grant, my countrymen, that they may
ever remain mistaken, and that ever henceforth,
with ourselves and with all nations OF the earth We
may be at peace.
The President was not interrupted during
the delivery of his address, but there was
great enthusiasm at It's close.
Max Outrey then, in behalf of the French
delegation, was introduced by Secretary
|, Blaine, and delivered an address.
esMarquis de Rochambeau then made a
graceful speech in French.
The centennial Ode" was then sung by
the chorus.
''God Save Our President from Harm" with
good effect.
Robert G. Winthrop, OF Massachusetts,,
then delivered an Grafton, which was listened
to with great interest, and at its conclusion
was loudly cheered, the band playing ''The
Star Spangled Banner"
James Baron Hope, of Virginia, then read
centennial poem.
Secretary Blaine read an order signed by
President Arthur, directing that in recogni-
ton of the happy relations between Great
Britain and the United States, and as mark
Of Americas profound respects for her gracious
Maiesty, the British flag be saluted at the
conclusion of these ceremonies by the army
and navy of the United States.
Baron Sseuben, in German, made an ap-
propriate speech, which was loudly APP
plauded. There were yociferous cheers for
the distinguished guests of the nation.
| Secretary Blaine acted as master of cere-
| monies The reception lasted about half an
hour.
Music concluded the ceremonies.
| About 1900 people were present on the
| stand. The day was quite comfortable.
General Ludlow, of New Jersey. and his
staff, arrived this morning also the Penn
| sylvania troops, accompanied by Governor
Ioyt and General Hartranft.
Among those who shook hands with the
President was the widow of President Tyler.
all the guests now go to their respective
ships.
4 Host Horrible Crime.
CHICAGO, October 19sh.-The Republicans
Longview TEX special says: The most
horrible crime ever committed in this part
of Texas was perpetrated last Wednesday
near Brickville by family of negroes named
White. A family named Sloan had recently
moved into the neighborhood to pick cotton
on the farm Of Mr.. Hill. A dispute arose
between the Sloans and negro, Lum White,
because of an accusation by Lum that the
Sloan children had been grpbbing peanuts
from the hills of Lum's patch. Lum went
to the house of Sloan Tuesday, and wanted to
whip the children. but was prevented by
Mrs. Sloan and her daughter. about ID years
of age. For this he swore vengeance, and
the next morning, upon a plea that she would
b1-,x Gna 1Tor1c sat inc
the wife of Lum enticed the girl to o deep ra-
vine where Lum was in waiting. While his
wife held the girl Lum outraged her, and
then using his pocket-knife cut her bowels
open both lengthwise and crosswise, delib-
erately cutting off pieces of eptrails
as they protruded, and scattering the
fragments far and near. He then
cut the girls throat from ear to ear and left
her body where found. At the inquest the
woman confessed ell the details, when young
man named Hart, inceused at this cool recital
OF fiendish brutality, shot the negro man
dead. The wife of Lum and an old negro
who lived with them were started on their
way to Carthage, but crowd OF men met
the escort and took the prisoners and shot
them.
Guiteau's Counsel Appealing for Evidence
OF his Clients Insanity.
WASHINGTON, October 18th. = Scoville,
Guiteaus counsel, furnishes the following
To the Public The trial OF Guiteau is fixed for
November It'll. A short time is allowed to make
this appeal to the public. viii the press kindly
copy it? He attempted to lecture on subjects
through several Northern States. 1t is believed
there are many people in that connection who can,
ii they WILL furnish evidence OF his insanity. VIII
they not do in the interest of patr otism, justice
humanity and mercy? Patriotism, because if he Is
hung as sane man, il will be an eternal blot on
o,rr n iu1tica that it not be said
hereafter that he, being denied by heaven OF the
guidance OF reason, was put to death contrary to
all law, human and divine; humanity and mercy,
that should prompt the laying aside OF passion and
dealing with this case in Christian charity. Ii any
person knows of facts bearing this question, will
he not furnish me information? No one will be
called to testify unless it seems 20 be important to
Just defense and fair trial. Please communicate at
once with GEO. SCoYILLE, Washington.
Guiteau and His Lawyer.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-Scoyille is
discouraged that he cannot secure irst-class
legal talent. and witnesses everywhere re-
fuse to testify. Guiteau himself is naughty
and suspicious, and this morning refused to
discuss bis defense or give Scoville any points
or names. Scoville said yesterday that he
fully expected that Guiteau would discharge
him as counsel at the next interview. He
viii ask the Coart to assign additional cum
sci at once.
Sensation Promised at Washington.
WASHINGTON, October 19sh.-Sensational
divorce proceedings are foreshadowed in the