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

YoRKrowN, VA, October 19.-At
1915 this morning Secretary Blaine
and the French aud German delega-
tions in full uniform arrived at Lafay-
cite Hall, on entering which the Mar
inc band, of Washington, d;scoursed
music. They passed through an aisle
on ne side of which was line of mil
itary officers, with senators, congress
men and other persons of distinction
on the other. At the end of the hall
the President was met by Secretary
Blaine, and the two gentlemen walked
through the aisle, bidding good-morn-
ing to those present as they passed.
Then they returned, and in few mo-
ments the party started for the grand
stand, Pres dent Arthur and Secretary
Hunt leading. They were received
with cheers as they appeared upon the
platform. Next cam Secretary Blaine,
escorting the french delegation, fol-
lowed by the German delegation. Gen.
Sherman with his staff, in uniform,
were next in line, Gen. Hancock and
staff following. Gen. Hancock had his
little boy by the hand as he walked to
the stand, and was given three cheers.
After general handshaking the cere-
montes were opened with PRAYER by
Bishop Harris. He invoked Divine
blessiag upon the United States and
the republic OF France, he prayed that
God would bless all the crowned heads
of the world. The Poindexter centen-
NAL hymn was sung by the choruses
from Baltimore, Richmond and Wash
ington.
President Arthur was then intro
duced and spoke as follows
Upon this soil one hundred years ago our
foretathers brought to successful issue their
heroic struggle for independence. Here and
then was established, and Us we trust made
secure upon this continent for ages yet to
come, that principle of government which is
the very fibre of our political systematic
sovereignty of the people. The resentments
which attended and for a time survived the
clash of arms have long since ceased to ami
mate our hearts. 1t is with no feeling of ex-
ultation over defeated foe that to-day we
summon up remembrance, of those events
which have made holy the ground whereon we
tread. Surely no such unworthy sentiment
could find harbor in our hearts, so profoundly
thrilled with expressions of sorrow and SYM
pathy which our national bereavement has
august sovereign but it is altogether fitting
that we should gather here to refresh our souls
with the contemplation of the unfaltering
patriotism, the sturdy zeal and the sublime
faith which achieved the results we now COM
memorate. For SO, if we learn Alright the
lesson of the hour shall we be melted to trans
nit to the generation which shall follow the
precious legacy which our forefathers left to
us-the love of liberty protected by law. OF
that historic scene which we here celebrate no
feature is more prominent and none more
touching than the participation of our gallant
allies from across the sea. 1t was their pres
ence which gave fresh and vigorous impulse
to the hopes of our countrymen when well
nigh disheartened by long series of disasters.
1t was their noble and generous aid extended
in the darkest period OF the struggle which
sped the coming of our triumph, and made the
capitulation at Yorktown possible century
ago. To their descendants and representatives
who are present as the honored guests of the
nation it is my duty to offer cordial welcome.
You have a right to share with us the associa-
tions which cluster about the day when your
fathers fought side by side with our fathers in
the cause which was here crowned with success,
and none of the memories awakened by this
anniversary are more grateful to us all than
the reflection that the national friendships
here so closely cemented have outlasted the
mutations of a changeful century. God grant,
my countrymen, that they may ever remain
mistaken and that ever henceforth with our
selves and with all the nations of the earth we
nay be at peace.
The President was not interrupted
during the delivery of his address, but
there was great enthusiasm at its close.
Max Outrey, then, in behalf of the
French delegation, was introduced by
Secretary Blaine, and delivered the fol-
lowing.address
The French government has felt much
touched by the friendly sentiments which in
spired the United States with the thought OF
asking France to participate in the Yorktown
Centennial, and heartily desires TO respond in a
manner worthy of both republics to the in
vitation sent by the President of the United
States in behalf of tho people of America.
The manifestation of public sympathy follow
ing the initiative taken by the Congress of the