Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-10-29


corruption, and also assassination which stalk
our streets, and he urged higher standard of
civil reform. Pologamy must ceasoto pollute
our land civil service must be reformed.
There must be universal correction. Emanci-
patton must be made complete. Nibilism,
communsms and Fenanisms must be dis
couraged. Nor can goddess theories of crea-
tion or infidel attempts TO rule out the Re-
deemer from His rightful place in our hearts
afford us any hope of security. That way lies
despair. Let that Virginia phrase, ''God save
| the liberties of America p be ours in all time
to come. He closed with line of allusion to
our late basely-wounded, sorely-suffering
| President" and an exhortation to the States
'never to be disunited."
The oration was listened to with
great interest, and at its conclusion he
was loudly cheered. The band in the
meantime played "The Star Spangled
Banner"
Mr.. James Barron Hope, of Virginia,
then read the poem, which was entitled
"Arms and Man 1t was of very con-
siderable length and contained many
striking passages and patriotic senti.
timents.
The poet then described the invest
ment of Yorktown giving pictures of
the French commanders,
|. Music by the band con cluded the GER
emonies. About two thousand people
were present on the stand but there
were none outside the lines. The day,
which opened with clear sky and de-
cline in the temperature of some de-
grees, has been quite comfortable. Gov.
Ludlow and staff, accompanied by
many ladies, arrived by the steamer
William Crane this morning; also the
Pennsylvania troops accompanied by
Gov. Hoyt and Gen. Hattranft.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies
at the Washington monument, there
was reception in Lafayette Hall, to
which the general public was admitted.
Hundreds of people tbronged the build
ing. Secretary Blaine acted as master
of ceremonies. and Hon, Joseph Haw-
ley introduced the people to the Presi-
dent. The reception lasted about half
an hour and there were hundreds of
people in the line when the President
lelt the building. The first to be pre-
sented were Gov. Long and staff, of
Massachusetts,, who were followed by
Governor Cornell aud staff, of New York
the Governor of Michigan and his staff
and the Governors of other States.
Among those who were in the line and
shook hands with the President was the
wife of ex-President Tyler. All of the
distinguished guest have gone to their
respective ships and the monument is
now deserted.
sALUTING THE BRITISH FLAG.
President Arthur visited the flagship
Franklin this afternoon, and was salu-
ted by the different vessels in the har-
Dor on his departure and return. The
following order was read by Secretary
Blaine at the celebration to day.
In recognition of the friendly rela-
tions SO long and so happily existing
between Great Britain and the United
States, in the trust and confidence of
peace and goodwill between the two
countries for all the centuries to come,
and especially as O mark of the profound
respect entertained by the American
people for the illustrious sovereign and
gracious lady who sits upon the British
throne, it is hereby ordered that at the
close of these ceremonies commemora-
tive of the valor and success of our
forefathers in the patriotic struggle for
independence, the British flag shall be
saluted by the forces Of the army and
navy of the United States now at York
town. The Secretary of War and the
Secretary OF the Navy will give orders
accordingly. CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
BY the President:
JAS G. BLAINE, Secretary of State.