The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-10-20

Marquis de Rachambeau made grace
ful response in French. He said;
CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATEs:-NOu
have invited lis to celebrate with you u
great achievement OF arms, We did not
hesitate TO brave the terrOrs OF the ocean
to say to you that what our fathers did
in 1881 we, their sons, would be willing to
do to-day, and to attest our constant friend
shop and further show that We cherish the
same sentiments US our fathers in those
glorious days we celebrate. in the name Of
my companions, who represent here the
men who fought, permit me to hope that
the attachment formed in these days around
this monument which isabOut to be erected
will be renewed in one hundred years, and
will again celebrate the victory which
joined our fathers in Comradeship and alli.
anCc."
Baron Steuben then responded in Ger
man in an appropriate speech, which was
loudly applauded.
There were voCiierous cheers for the ma
tiOn's guests,
The Centennial Ode was sung by chorus,
Harrison Hillard, of New York sang God
Save Our President From Harm with
good effect, Robert G. Winthrop, OF
Massachusetts, then delivered his oration,
which was listened to with great interest,
At the conclusion Winthrop was loudly
cheered, the band playing the Star Spangl-
ed Banner. James Barron Hope, OF Nir.
ginia then read the Centennial poem with
fine effect. Music by the band concluded
the ceremonies About two thousand peO-
pie were present at the stand, but there
none outside the lines.
At the conclusion OF the ceremonies ut
the monument there was u reception by
President Arthurat Lafayette Hall, to which
thegenenl public was admitted. Hundreds
Of people thronged the hall Secretary
Blaine acted US Master OF Ceremonies and
Senator Joseph K, Hawley, Of Connecticut,
introduced the people to the President.
The reception lasted about half an hour,
and there were hundreds OF people in
line, The ilst to be. introduced were Coy.
Long and staff, of Massachusetts, followed
by Governor Cornell and staff, OF New
York, the Governor OF Michigan and
stall and the Governors OF other States.
Among those in line who shook hands
with the President was the widow Of Pres.
ident Tyler, All the distinguished guests
have gone to their respective ships, and
the monument Is now deserted.
The schooner Criterion Tuesday last left
Baltimore for this port, She has not been
heard frOm since and fears are entertained
that she is lost with crew Of six men.
She had on board fireworks, &C., which
were to have been displayed here tonight.
The steamer Carlaw which left Thursday
has arrived. President Arthur visited the
flag ship Franklin this afternoon and was
salutcd by the different vessels OIL his de-
parture and return.
AIIANDsOME A TRIDuTE.
The following order was read by Secre.
tary Blaine ut the Celebration to-day: an
recognition Of the friendly relations so
long and so happily subsisting between
Great Britain and the United Statcs, in the
trust and the confidence OF peace and good
will between the countries for all centuries
to come, and especially us mark
OF profound resptCt entertained by the
American people for the ilustrious
sovereign and gracious lady who
sits upon the British throne, 1t is here
by ordered that ut the close OF these CGre.
monies commemorative OF the valor and
success OF our forefatheH 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 ut
Yorktown. The Secretary OF War and the
Secretary OF the Navy will give the orders
accordingly"
(Signedi CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
j. G. BLAINE,
Secretary Of State.