Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-10-27

ships here so closely cemented have outasted
the mutations Of changeful century. God
grant, my countrymen, that they may ever re-
main mistaken, and that ever henceforth, with
ourselves and with all nations Of the earth, we
may be at peace"
Max outrey, then, in behalf Of the French
delegation, was introduced by Secretary Blaine
and delivered an address.
Mr.. Outrey said the French Government has
felt much touched by the friendly sentiments
which inspired the United States with the
thought Of asking France to participate in the
celebration of the Yorktown Centennial, and
heartily desires to respond in q manner
worthy of both republics to the invi-
tation sent by the President of the United
States in behalf Of the people of America.
Manifestations of public sympathy following
the initiative taken by the Congress of the
United States bidding France TO this national
festival, have been looked upon by us not only
as an act OF the highest courtesy, but especially
as mark OF affectionate regard, having the
noble aim OF oementing yet more closely the
ties which unite the two republics. In COM
memoration OF this day. which repre-
sents one Of the grandest events in
the political existence of this coun-
try, the French Government has sent
mission, composed OF special delegates
from the different departments and the presi-
dent OF tho French republic, wishing to mark
his personal sympathy, has sent one Of his own
aides-de-eamp. They thus desire to show
particularly their appreciation Of the graceful
compliment paid to our country, Each aud
all OF us are proud of having been called to the
honor or representing France on this auspic.
tous day. The monument which is here
to be erected will not only recall
glorious victory; it will perpetuate the
recollections of an everfaithful alliance faith
full through the trials and vicissitudes Of an
eventful century and, as the President OF the
French republic has so truly said, it will conse-
II1ln eF,rTH
ersl separations, and which the institutions We
can now boast OF in common must necessarily
strengthen and develop for the good of both
countries. In coming to this Yorktown centen-
NAL We come 10 celebrate the day which ended
that long and bitter struggle against a great
nation, now our mutual ally and friend who
here, as under all skies whore her flag has
hoated, has left ineffacesble marks Of her
grand and clvilizlng spirit. We come to cele-
brste the glorious date when the heroes OF
independence were able to set their final seal
to the solemn proclamation of the Fourth of
July, 1876. We come also to salute the
dawn of that era of prosperity where,
led by her great men, America per-
mitted the intelligence of her peo-
pie to soar and their energy to mani
fest itself, and thus the power Of the United
States has strengthened and every year has
added to the prestige which surrounds her
star-spangled banner.
the cooperation of her army and navy to
this valiant people engaged in the war for
independence, when Lafayette Rochambeau
DeGrasse, and many other scions of our Illus
trIous families, came here, they yielded TO
generous impulse, and came with disinterested
courage to sustain the cause of liberty.
A blessing went with their endeavors and gave
success to their arms for when 100 wears ago,
as to-day, french and Americans grasped each
others HANDS at Yorktown, they realized they
had helped to erect the cornerstone of great
edihce. But surely the most foresighted
among those men would have started had
he been able to look down the long vista
OF century and see at the end this
with all the difionlties which s slnls
rounded her, now calm, radiant and beaming
with the halo of prosperity. The great Wash.
ington himself, whose genius foresaw the des-
tny OF tins country, could not have predicted
this. Truly the United States have made. es-
pecially IN these latter years. gigantic strides
along the route to still greater progress.
by showing the world what can he &C.
comphshed by an energetic and ntelli-
gent nation, always as. respectful of its du-
ties as Jealous of its rights. America has
given great example, and has been the
cause OF rejoicing to all true lovers of liberty
France is proud of having contributed to found
this great republic and her wishes for your
prosperity are deep and sincere. Mutual friend
aspirations which time cannot DESTROY, and
future generations, 1 trust, will assist again in
this same place at spectacle unprecedented in
the history of two great nations; renewing
from century to century, compact fraternal and
imperishable affection.
will not close without thanking the Federal
Government, the different States OF the Union
OF which the delegation have been the guests,
also the people of America, for the sympathy
,laI he,
France. Each Of us will treasure the recollec-
ton Of American hospitality and friendly senti-
ments which have been manifested TO us in
every place and every sphere
Marquis de Rochambeau made = graceful re-
Spouse in French. He said "Citizens of the
United States, you have invited It's to celebrate
with you the great achievement of arms, and
we have not hestated to brave the terrors of
the ocean to say to you that what our fathers
did in 1871 we, their sons, would be willing to
do to-day, and to attest our constant friend
ship, and further show that we cher.
ish the same sentiments of our
fathers in those glorious days we
celebrate. In the name of my COM
panions, who represent here the men who
fought, permit me to hope that the attachment
formed IN these lays around this monument
which ID to be erected, will be renewed in 100
years and will again celebrate victory which
joined our fathers in comradeslip and alliance. >
Baron Steuben then responded in German,
In an appropriate speech, which was loudly APP
plauded.
There we're yociferous cheers for the dis
tinguished guests of the nation.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies at the
monument there was u reception by President
Arthur in Lafayette Hall, to which the general
public was admitted.
The following order was read by Secretary
Blaine at the celebration to-day:
=" In recognition of the friendly relations SO
QDd GO ham
Britain and the United States in the trust
and confidence of peace and goodwill between
the two countries for all centuries to come.
and especially as the mark Of the profound
respect entertained by the American peo-
pie for the illustrious sovereign and qra-
cious lady who sits upon the British throne,
1t is hereby ordered that at the close Of these
ceremonies, commemorative of the valor and
success Of our forefathers in their patriotic
struggle for independence, the British flag shall
be saluted by the forces of the army and navy
of the United States now at Yorktown The
Secretary of War and the Secretary of the
Navy will give orders accordingly.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR
BY the President:
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary OF State.
YORKTOWN, Oct. q.
The CREST event Of yesterday, the military
review, was successfully carried out All the
m ge efo well The route was about four miles
l minutes were consumed in passing n given
point. When the procession reached the
grand stand Gen. Hancock and staff
/ rode at the head. but the
iel out Of line, and, with President Ar
thur, bis Cabinet, foreign guests and other dig
nltaries, reviewed the troops from the stand
| Gen. Hancock stated to the President there
were $500 men IN llne The States represented
by volunteers were Georgia, New jersey, Della
ware, PennSvlyania, Massachusetts,, Maryland,
4 oouth Carolina. New Hampshire. Virginia.
| New York. North Carolina. Rhode Island, YER
mont, hontgcky. Michigan and Connecticut.
Inc Prtsld nj was quite enthusiastic over the
1 magnuicence OF the display The only colored
4 hoops IN line were two companies from Rich
| m nd, composing part Of the First Virginia
! g elnenL They we're loudly eheered by the
| spectators from the North.
On the grand stand, to which admission was
4 obtained only by ticket from Gen. Hancock's
quarters, beside the President of the United
| States and members of lis Cabinet, Senators,
| Representatives. Governors Of States, Gen
| sherman and stan, the French and German
delegations, were large number of other dis
| tinguished men as well as many ladies'
| The marching of the troops generally was
very line and excited great interest among mill
tary men, and ELECTED loud cheers from the
| multitude. Gen. Hancock and Gen. Fitzhugh
| Lee were both loudly cheeted wherever thew
| appeared. as a tribute to the Blue and the
| Gray, and recognition Of the fact that both are
| now marching under the common flag Of
| common country. The men of Kentucky and
| Michigan were loudly cheered. as were also the
| First Connecticut the Georgia battalion,
| which has with them two Of the
| guns captured from the British at York
| town 100 ye'rs ago, aud the regulars that