Daily Republican., 1881-10-20
YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL.
,.uE ADDRESS OF PREsI
DENT ARTHUR.

.,,r the PresideDt-A" Aeci'
a'", IN "a sOidier-The Core.
,ueuies In Yorktown
,,rrrowN, Va, Oct. 19.-At l0.4(
lO"arn,np Senator Blaine and tllt
nr % and German delegations, in full
Fp s',m arrived at Lafayette Hall, on
aslw Isug which the Marine Band OF
GFl'ns ng,on discoursed music. They
'',Dn faI through an aisle, on one side OF
s stsb there was u line of military otii-
Y, NV, With senators, congressman, and
el'' tr earsous OF distinction on the 9th.
'ne' 4. The end OF the hall the presi.
:, ras met by Secretary Blaine, a"d
Gu, n ,wn r gentlemen walked through the
'Is hiding good morning to those
s,v s..snt AZ they passed. They then re-
urn4d and III a few moments the par
u'ss .tartad for the grand stand, the pres
.ntand p Secretary Hunt leading. They
m sra RECEIVED with cheers as they APP
"ared m mon the platform. Next came
s'rpt,ry Blaine, escorLins the French
sIsCarlon, followed by the German
s,ssation. General Sherman, with
IL 'iatf in uniform, were next In line,
anaral Hancock and staff following.
snaraI Hancock lad his little boy by
" land Az he walked to the stand, and
Fas given three cheers
'y Aier T a general hand.shaking the
ceremonies we're opened by prayer by
;.hop Harris. This lasted so,ne
rruty minutes, He invoked divine
Ie,,jug upon the United States and
RepubIie Of France, but did not re-
to Germany at all, except that, in
ppclusion, he prayed that God would
AZ ali the crowned heads Of the
Io,N. The Poindexter Centennial
vup was then sung by the choruses
cm Baltimore, Richmond and Wash
bgton.
President Arthar was then introduced
Secretary Blaine, and delivered an
'Iras,. lie said "Upon this soil
ue Hundred years ago our torefathers
roughy TO a successful issue their her 0
struggle for Independence. Here
nd then Was established, and, as we
us made secure npon this coatinent
u ases YET tn come the principle OF
Oyerrment, Which is the very ,ipre of
lr polircal system, the sovereignty of
be people. The resentment which at.
ended and for a time survived the
lash Of arm, has long since ceased to
inmate our hearts. 1t Is with no feel
pr Of exultation over u defeated foe
bat today we summon up rentin.
rance Of those events which have
made holy the GROUND where on we
kead. Surely no such unworthy senti.
bent could find harbor in our hearts,
profoundly thrilled with the express
Ion Of sorrow and sympathy, which
ur national bereavement has evolved
pon the people Of England and their
august sovereign.
It is altogether fitting that we should
ather here to refresh our souls with
he contemplation of the uutaiterlng
Iat iotlsm the sturdy zeal and the
ublime faith which achieved the re-
ults We now commemorate. For so,
1--WE learn Alright the lesson of the hour,
bau We bo excited to transmit to the
generation which shall follow the pre-
tiOY legacy which our fathers left to us,
|le love of liberty protected by law.
Otthat historic scene which we here
telrbrate no future Is more prominent
hnd none more touching than the par
bcpation of our gallant allies from
lcross the seas. 1t was their presence
Fllch gave fresh aud vigorous impulse
y the hopes OF our countrymen, when
Fell nigh d:sheartened by long series
u disasters. 1t was their noble and
generous aid extended in the darkest
period of the struggle which sped the
soming Of our triumph and made the
'apitulation at Yorktown possible cen
Jury ago.
To their descendants and representa-
lives who are here present as the honor
N guests of the nation,i it is my glad duty
, offer cordial welcome. You have d
light to share with lis the associations
khlch cluster about the day when your
|athers fought side by side with our fa-
|hers IN Lne cause which WAS here
crowned with success, and none of the
pemorles wakened Dy this anniversary
ere uOre grateful to us all than the re-
Rectlon that the nalioLal friendships
fere 50 closely cemented have outlasted
hr mutations of a changeful century.
uod grant, my countrylnen that they
nay ever remain unshAken, and that
yer hencetortn with ourselves and
Nh all Nations Of the earth we may be
Y peace.
NJ Outray, of the French delegation,
fespondlng, said: 'The French
oVtrument has felt much touched by
le friendly sentiments which inspired
le thought OF asking France to partici-
Ease IN the celebration OF the Yorktown
centennial, and heartily desires to re-
pong IN manner worthy to both re-
upi'cs to the Invitation, sent by the
resident Of the United States, in be-
aall OF the people of America. The man
|,esIatons oi public ympathy following
lno l initiative taken by the Congress OF
lae United States, bidding France to
lue M national festival, has been looked
! bP1n ny us not only as an act Of the
uisnest courtesy, but especially as a
'ualk unl OF attectiouate regard, having the
,h' uoole AIM OF cenenting yet more closely
'no to which unites the two republics.
Al eonmemoration OF this day, which
y p one Of the grandest events
:. We political existence OF this country,
'uo Wv! french government has sent IA
I.a composed Of special delegates
,o'n D. tne different departments, anu tho
-, ,esiuent OF tn, French Republic,
issuing w. TO mark his personal sympathy,
NO. ~ sent eone OF his own aides de camp.
hoy hs;y mus desire to show particularly
,T. nGlr appreciation OF the graceful com
n ,i'ueht us paid 10 our country. Each and
" n ~ vi Us are proud Of having Deen called
y H,s sue nonor Of representing France on
uis auspi:ious day.
H. ~ coming to this Yorktown centen-
aa. no. VIZ com, to celebrate the day which
'aa; aaea That long and bitter struggle
n1.nst ,t,n a great nation, now our mutual
H. k;sa "nu lrlend, who here, as under all
A. Hl0s =; wnere her flag has toated, has
Wv i, - iitaenacable marks of her grand and
hs n, eng spirit. We come to celebrate
nJ e'orious date when the heroes Of
in.Ip nIIpehdence were able to set their
+ u. IL" seal to the solemn proclamation
,lso ue hourth Of July, 1776. We come
.'oo 70 salute tha a,un of that ARA of