The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-20
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s.,r.pAr. OCTOBER %, 1881
WORDS or WELCOME
PRESIDENT ARTHUR TO OUR
searuGN FRIENDS AssEnnLsD
AT YORKTOWN.
CORDIAL RESPONSES
Minister MAX oatrsy, Marquis
i Rcchambeaa, and Baron
Won Stcuben.
GRAND GRAFTON
xr winthrop. Dealing in Glories
4" 90 the Past and Promises OF
fhc Future.
Mr.. HOPES POEM,
irving the History or tho Siege
and Pseturing the Patriots
Present.
REVIEW OF MILITARY
nav, Tomorrow the Naval Dis
~ which viii Conclude the Ger
emonics and Make Way for
Richmond's Festivities.
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f@4frl4l ttif<EhtN 10 tht DfHl"tNhsI
vovyTovN. October I9.-The day opened
IN clear ,ky and the weather twenty
Ss.r,e. cooler than yesterday.
Governor Ludlow aud staff, accompanied
b. n,nv ladies. arrived by the steamer VIII
M, Crane this morning. Also the Penn
.rlr,ol, tgoops, with Governor Hoyt and
G,aersl llartranft.
-.r FOREIGN yIsITOES AT LAFAYETTE HALL.
4, to.4s a. NJ. Secretary Blaine and the
r-eneb and German delegations, in fun
'o'i,r,n. arrived at Lafayette Han, on en-
,.-;,r which the Marine band OF Wash
',-top dl,soarscd appropriate music. The
distinguished foreign guests passed
,srougb an aisle, one side Of which was
eomposed oi military officers, senators,
.,,eressaen. and others OF distinction, and
ho other side OF invited citizens OF less
note.
cooD-yOE. ING IRON Tue PRESIDENT.
Al the end Of the hall President Arthur
u,. met by Secretary Blaine, snd the two
gentlemen walked through the aisle snd
lsde cood.morning 10 those present. They
then returned. and the party in few mo-
ments started for the grand stand, Presi-
dent Arthur and Secretary Blaine leading.
They were received with cheers as they ap-
reared on the platform. Next came Secrc-
t,ry Blame escorting the French delega-
lion. followed by the German delegation,
with Senator Butler as escort. General
sherman and stafl, in full uniform, were
next in the line, General Hancock and staff
allowing. General Hancock had his little
boy By the hand as he walked up to the
stand. and was given three cheers.
PRAYER AND HYMN.
Alter general Misunderstanding the ceremo-
MES Of the day were opened with prayer by
Bishop Harris. The Marseillaise" was
then sung by the chorus from Richmond.
President Arthur's Address.
President Arthur was then introduced by
Secretary Blaine and spoke as follows:
Upon this soil one hundred years ago
our foreiathers brought TO successful
issue their heroic struggle for independ-
encc. Here and then was established,
"snd. a. we trust, made secure upon inns
continent Tor ages to come" that principle
Of government which is the very hbre OF
our political systematic sovereignty OF
the people.
Tie resenimcnts which attended and for
atime survived the claShof arms have long
since ceased to animate orr hearts. IL Is
with no feeling Of eXultdtion over u de-
ieated foe that to-day we summon up the
remembrance OF these events when nave
made holy the groun1 whereon we tread:
surely no such unworthy sentiment couid
fad harbor in our hearts, so PROFOUNDLY
thrilled by the expressions OF sorrow
and sympathy which our national
bereavement has evoked from the people
Of England and their august sovereign:
But il is altogether fitting that we Shoilid
gather here TO refresh orr souls WIN tile
contemplation OF the unfaltering patriot
im the sturdy zeal, and the sublime ialth,
which achieved the results we now com
memorate. For so, il we learn Alright me
hsson OF the hour, shall we be lnctcu 10
transmit TO the generations when shall loi-
low the precious legacy our fathers leit 10
us-!he love OF liberty protected Dy law
OF that historic scene which we here cell
mono more touching Than the participation
n our Gallant allies from across the sea. II
Wa their nresence which gave fresh and
vigorous impulse to the hopes OF our
countrymcn when wellnigh uSnedIt-
taed ly long series OF disasters.
II was their noble ana generous
aid extended in the darkest perlod Oh thc
struggle which sped the coming ol ouI
|. triumph and made the capituialion "'
Yorktown possiiIe century ago.
To their descendants ana represents
tiycs who are here present as the non,
ored guests Of The nation II Is my gnu
duty TO Offer @ cordial welcome. fou nave
a right 10 share with us the asSoch't'ohs
which cluster about the day when your
fathers fought side by side win our iIbieis
IN the cause which was here cro"n,u
with success. And none OF the
memories awakened by this anniyer-
say i more grateful to Us all than
the reelection that the national friendships
here 50 closely cemented have outlasted the
mutations Of a changeful century. Goa
grant. my countrymcn, that they may ever
remain unshaken. and that ever heneeiorth
with ourselves and with all the nations Oh
The earth We may be at peace.
The President was not interrupted du-
nng the delivery OF his address, but there
Sas great enthusiasm at its close.
Response of the French Delegation.
At the conclusion Of the Presidents adj
dress,
Max Outrey. the French Minister at
Washington, in behalf OF the French dele
gallon, made a response, as follows;
The French Government has felt p uch
touched By the friendly sentiments when
Inspired the United states with the thoughI
oasking France 20 participate IN me ccie-
iefation Of the Yorktown Centennial ana
heartily desires 10 respond in G manner
worthy Of both republics to the inYitatloh
zen. by the President Of the United stales
70 behalf Of the people OF America. nc
manifestation OF public sympathy iol-
loving The initiative taken by the Con-
gfess OF the United States bidding
fnnee to this national festival has been
boxed upon by US not only as an act
the highest courtesy, but especially q, a
marx Of aiTeetiOnste regard, having Inc
noblf alm OF eementing YET more closely the
aes Which unite the two republics. In COM
leinoration Of this day, which represents
we 81 the graDdest events 81 the poDtlcai
sckistence 81 this country, the french
vyfefpment has sent mission composed
sleelal delegates from different depart
r1',llt., aad the President Of the French
AspablIe, wishing 10 marx his personal
ymlnthy, has sent one OF his own