Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

render, and occurred at the platform in front
of Lafayette Hall. The exercises were opened
with lengthy prayer by Bishop Harris, of the
NJ E. Church South. The assemblage was the
largest OF any day since the celebration there
probably being over ten thousand per-
sons present. and the attendance
of ladies was particularly large. The
steamers from Norfolk, Richmond and Balti-
more came in with hundreds of people, who re-
turned late last night. 1t is expected that there
will be large crowds here tomorrow, also, to
witness the grand military review, in which
over 600 troops will participate.
But to return to the exercises of to-day.
After the prayer by Bishop Har-
ris, the Centennial Hymn, which
was given in my Telegram, was sung by an
immense choir of three hundred voices, with
thrilling effect.
President Arthur was then introduced, and
delivered an address that was remarkable
for its brevity, considering it was the
maiden speech as President of the
United States. President Arthur is very
prepossessiDg in appearance, and has
the style and manner OF a cultivated gentle
man. He was evidently somewhat agitated,
and in delivering his address evinced his en-
barrassment His address was written, and he
had failed to commit it to memory, and had to
refer to his manuscript several times, after re-
peating himself two or three times. Notwith-
standing these drawbacks, the Presi-
dents speech had good effect.
1t was conservative in tone and was expres-
sive of a desire for the strengthening of frater-
nal relations between the States. His references
to the national bereavement and the relations
between the United States and the European
countries, and especially of the gratitude felt
towards the French nation for the valuable
assistance rendered this Republic in the
early days of its struggle, were received
with the greatest enthusiasm. The responses
made by the French and German representa-
tives were excellent. Col. Outrey, Minister
of the French Republic, read from manuscript,
in fair English, very excellent address, re-
plete with eloquent expressions of regard and
ment they had received In this country,
and the pleasure they felt at being
present on this occasion. He also, in eloquent
terms, spoke of the wonderful growth of the
American Republic, and hoped that the frater-
nal feelings between the two republics
would be strengthened. Marquis De Roch
ambeau spoke in French and Col Won Steu-
ben in German. The Centennial Ode by
lished in my telegraphic dispatch sent to-
day. was then sung by chorus under Profess
Sor Seigel, accompanied by the Marine Band,
followed by song by Prof. Harrison Milard,
the composer and author Of "God Save Our
President from Every Harm" The music was
exceedingly fine and rendered with imposing
effect The Grafton of Hon. Robert c. Win
thrOp of Massachusetts. who is now ia his 18th
year, was most able and eloquent effort but
its extreme length was rather wearisome to the
audience, who had to stand for several hours
in the bleak wind. During his remarks he took
occasion to refer TO Virginia in the very high
est terms, stating that the grand old State had
never in her history found it necessary to bor-
row orators. State that had gwen to the
country Jefferson, a Patrick Henry, Wash
ingtOn and other illuStrious sons had never
and could never stand in need of any tongue
to tell of the glorious deeds that had been per-
formed on her soil After this grafton the
Star Spangled Banner" was sung by chorus
under Professor Seigel. and q centennial poem
written especially for the occasion was read by
the author, Hon James Barron Hope of Vir-
ginia. The exercises were closed with an over
ture by Dodworths Thirteenth Regiment
National Guard Band, Of New York.
Afterwards reception was held by the
President and his Cabinet, the Congressional
Commission and The guests Of the nation in
Lafayette Hall, which was thronged with
people anxious to see the dignitaries of this
great republic. Secretary Blaine arrived this
and just previous to the closing of
the exercises read, by direction of the Presi-
be hoisted at the conclusion of the celebration
to-day and be complimented by a salute from
the land and naval forces of the United Statesi
this in token of the friendly interest mani
tested by Queen Victoria, and her deep sympa-
thy in our recent national calamity. Mr.. Blame
has a splendid deep tone, clear veice, which
reached to the furthermost end of the immense
crowd, every word of the order being distinctly
heard. The reading was received with genuine
applause, attesting the appreciation OF the as
During the progress of the exercises, the
Societe Franchise, of Richmond, numbering
grand stand to pay their respects to President
Arthur and the French delegation, bearing
With them the tri-oolor standard of La Belle
France,
AN INCIDENT,
whichI omittedi1 my previous letter, from the
TACT that 1t was not generally heard. will bear
On yesterday, after the corner stone
If the monument was laid, President Arthur, &C.
;ompanying the Grand Masters, descended into
.he foundation to examine the laying before
and fncrf fr.f fts.E
Master OF Maryland, who had tried the stone
with the level said: ''If the corner stone of nv
is as well laid all will go we'll n
md Past Grand Master Beverly Randolph Well;
ord. Jr., of Virginia. in his remarks referring
20 this, and turning towards tie President
said: Mr.. President, if your ADMINISTRATION
S conducted OF the principles in accordance
With the expressions of to-day in regard to the |
etter of the Constitution the Masons of all sec
ions North and South will cordially support
Tou." The President acknowledged the re- |
marks with bow, and showed considerable |
emotion.
RUMPUs IN CAMP.
Some time before daybreak this morn
Who had been into the town carousing
attempted to return through the camp of the
kentucky troops with keg Of beer. and were !
stopped by the sentinel. who ordered them of |
20 the avenue They retired but suddenly made |
! rally and attempted to kidnap the sentinel, |
Who stood his ground and called for the Ser |
seant of the guard, and at the same time firing |
lis gun, loaded with blank cartridge The |
amp was aroused and the Kentucky boys |
heard the scutfie with the guard detail, and |
ushed to the scene. There were about twenty /
hlehiganders in the crowd, and number of |
nous were nred, and the invaders finding the J
kentuckians were not inclined to fonl;SSnness |
etreated. This morning they stated in er- |
)lanatlon II was only froIic and that they
wanted to present the beer to the Kentucky /
)oys The firing aroused the encaInpr1ent bHt
10 Importance was attached to 1t by the other |
'orps, as indie crininate firing through the |
amps st night is nothing unusual.
A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
rms morning very sad and distressing ac- |
'ident, which will probably be attended with /
atal at results, occurred in the New jersey /
wo pieces OF artillery, for the purpose of firing
aluteS on the ocCe on OF visits from the Gov |
rnoIs- About noon detail of the regiment,
" lnIAn6rymen and green hands in artillery
practice, were ordered out to fire a salute
y Vhile working one of the guns, a premature |
Ischarge occurred through the careIeasness of 4
me OF the men, and Private Ogden. of the
ompany from Newark had both his arms so
everely injured that it was found necessary to
,rlputate them, and his system was so severely /
hooked that tonight he was considered to be
2 IA dying condition. The accident called !
orth expressions of sympathy from all the l
military IN the vast Gnaampment.
TIE GALATIANS.
This afternoon the Georgia eneampmsnt was
1sited by General Sherman and staff, who
topped few minutes to inspect the Washing
ON guns and were complimented with sa
ate. Afterwards they received visits from
Governors Long, of Massachusetts and Hamil- /
on, of Maryland, who dismounted, and were
received by Lieutenant Walker
after salutes had been given,
nd presented them t. the members Of the /
ompany. ~ y"
About haitrpast five o'clock Governor Col
nitr, who had been detained by engage