The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-10-27
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DOMESTIC NEWS.
HANDSOME HANDSHAKING.

OClODeE 1J.-Al IL
O'Clock this morning the French and
German delegates, escorted by Sec
retary Blaine, were received by
President Arthur in Lafayette Hall
and formerly welcomed amid much
enthusiasm. After the exchange of
greetings the procession was formed,
headed by President Arthur with
Secretary Hunt, followed by Secre-
tary Blaine, with the foreign guests.
Gen. Sherman and staff, Gen. Han
cock and staff, and the distinguished
visitors, and marched 10 the grand
stand. Here Bishop Harris opened
the proceedings with prayer, after
which and the singing of the Poin-
dexter centennial hymn, Secretary
Blaine introduced President Arthur,
VINO addressed the assembled null
titude. He was followed by Max
Outrey, French minister, on behalf
of the French delegation.
THE PRESIDENT SPEECH AT YORK
TOWN.
President Arthur said: One hun
dred years ago our forefathers
brought to a successful issue, their
heroic struggle for independence
here, and then was established, as
we trust and made secure, on this
continent for ages yet to come, that
principle of government, which is
the very fibre of our political sys-
TEN. Ehe sovereignty of the pco-
pie, the resentments which at
tended and for time survived
the clash of arms have long ceased.
1t is with no feeling of exultation
over defeated foe that, to-day,
we summon up the remembrance
of those events which have made
it holy ground whereOn we
tread. Surely no such unwor-
thy sentiment could find a har-
Dor in the hearts so profoundly
thrilled with expression of sorrow
and sympathy which our national
bereavement has evolved from the
people of England and their august
sovereign, but it is altogether fitting
that we should gather here to re-
fresh our souls with contemplation
of the unfaltering patriotism, the
sturdy zeal and sublime faith which
achieved the results we now
commemorate. So if we learn the
lesson of the hour shall we be
melted to transmit to the genera
ton which shall follow the precious
legacy which our fathers left to us
the love OF liberty prompted by the
love 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 presence which gave fresh and
vigorous impulse to the hopes of
our cOuntrymen when well nigh dis
heartened by long series OF disas-
ters. 1t was their noble and gencr-
Gus aid, extended in the darkest
period of the struggle, which sped
the coming of our triumph and made
capitulation at Yorktown possible
q century ago. To their descendants
and representatives, who are here
present as honored guests of the ns-
ton, it is my glad duty TO offer
cordial welcome. You have
a right to share with us
the associations 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 re-
Election that the national friendship
here so closely cemented, half out
lasted the mutations of n changelul
century. God grant, my country
men, that they may ever remain un-
shaken, and that ever henceforth,
with ourselves and with all the ma
tions of the earth, may we be at
peace.
The president was not interrupt
ed during the delivery of his speech
but there was great enthusiasm at
its close.
RECIPROCAL.
YORKTOWN, October 19.-The
Marquis l.. j. De ROchambeau also
made grateful response in French,
and Baron Steubcn in German.
The centennial ode was then sung,
after which Hon. Robert G. Win
throp, of Massachusetts, delivered
an Grafton. He was followed by
James D. Hope, of Virginia. who
read hi centennial poem with fine
effect. After the ceremonies at
the monument, the reception was
held in Lafayette Hall, to which the
general public was admitted. Sec
retary Blaine acted as master of the
ceremonies, and Gen. Joe Hawley,.
of Connecticut, introduced the
president. In the line were all
the governors of the states present,
their statfs and the widow
of President Tyler. Secretary
Blaine at the celebration to-
day read an order from President
Arthur directing that in recOgni-
ton of the friendly relations now
and for so long subsisting between
the United States and Great Britain,
at the close of these ceremonies the
British flag shall be saluted by the
forces of the army and navy of the
United States now at Yorktown.
Randolph Disbrow, of Trenton,
New Jersey, had both arms blown
off by the premature discharge of a
cannon while preparing to fire n
salute to Governor Ludlow.
Several dispatches received here
to-day indicate that reports have
gone abroad that disorders, at
tended with bloodshed, have
occurred here. Nothing of the kind
has happened
GOOD, DECIDEDLY.
PHILADELPHIA, October 49, A
summons was issued this morning
by the coroner for the appearance at
his Office at noon to-day, of Joseph
Harvey, owner of the Randolph
mills, who was declared by the cor
oner's jury TO be criminally respOn-
sible for the losses of life by fire at
that place. Mr.. Harvey appeared at
the time named and was committed.
WILL ASK FOR ASSISTANCE.
WASHINGTON, October 19.-Geo.
Scovill, counsel for Guiteau, will go
into the criminal court tomorrow
and ask that counsel be assign
ed to assist him in defense of Gui-
teau. He will at the same time file
on his application for
the allowance of witness fees.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, October 49,
The Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul passenger train, which left here
this morning. and consisted of eight
coaches and cars, encountered a
broken rail twenty-three miles west
of here, and five of the cars were
ditched. Fifteen persons were iDjur-
ed, three severely. The smoking car,
filled With emigrants, fell down an