The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-19

n the sister States and Territories and cifI-
gems OF Foreign Nations, to participate IN the
proceedings OF this Historic Day. Virginia
elyes them cordial welcomed Providence
decreed that her soil should be the scene Of
the last great act Of the Revolution. Her
citizens rejoice that they can grant 1t to all
the States. and Join them In building there
ON memorial which they trust may be az
lasting az the emblem Il typines, and that
both NAV be immortal. We feel that how
ever dire the calamity that has befallen us,
or may In the future come, Faith Is not
dead, and Patriotism has not been wound
ed. "GOD RKIGNs AND THE CONVENIENT
AT WASHINGTON. STILL LIyEs!" The
friends OF Freedom everywhere catch up
the grand refrain and speed 1t round the
worid-GoD REIGSs AND THE CONVENIENT
AT WASHINGTON STILL LIVES! L0E0 LIVE
THE GOVERNMENT
The descendants Of the distinguished
German who commanded al important
part OF the forces here, and was very near
to Washington, have come In obedience to
our request TO help us celebrate their ami
versary as well "a ours. We give them
kindly greeting. The sword OF Steuben,
drawn in behalf OF Freedom, opened the
way for the advent Of his vigorous and
gifted Race. They have penetrated into
the very heart Of our Institutions, have
made their homes in the midst OF the rest
less movements Of our people, and become
as one i'm sympathy, have built up the mate
rial wealth OF the country wherever they
have gone, and mingled their name with
its glories in every department OF Litera-
ture, Arts, and Arms. We unite to-day to
give kindly greeting TO the descendants OF
one who was their illustrious cOuntryman
and our friend.
We have invited France to join US. Her
chosen citizens arc heTe-the descendants
aud representatives OF those without whose
aid neither this Day nor this Monument
could have been possible. We're | to at
tempt tC express Americas gratitude TO
France, and for Whist 1t is due, hours would
not suffice, any more than they would SUI
nee to tell OF the splendid achievements
which have mSde all Modern History elful-
gent with her fame. 1t is not needed here
and now. Your presence, sirs, and your
place in these proceedings, speak moro
eloquently than any words OF mine.
The Government OF the United States
by It's high officials, the People ofthe United
States by these its representatives, before and
around liz in hosts that cannot be counted,
bid you all hail and WELCOMED On
this spot an hundred years ago your Sires
Snd ours united and accomplished a work
which started u Civilization with untold
on the New Continent, and
rcvolutionized the Civilizations OF the Old.
None could then estimate its iar-reachng
sweep, or the unnumbcrcd blessings it
carried for mankind. We build this Monu-
ment to perpctuatc the recollection OF that
work. We will guard il with pious hands
and hearts and transmit Il TO the countless
who VIII follow us to show
how i'm Gods ways brave and noble deed
evolves its own trlumphs. So may the prin-
ciples this Monument Is intended TO repre-
sent not fail from the memory OF men!
GOVERNOR HOLIDAY APPLAUDED.
Governor Holiday was frequently ap-
plauded, especially by the distinguished
gentlemen who sat around him.
His illusions to the unity of sentiment,
purpose, and destiny of all sections Of our
common country were greeted with cnthu-
siastic applause.
speech OF Senator Johnston.
United States Senator j. w. Johnston,
Of Virginia, chairman OF the Congressional
Commission, then made some appropriate
in which he sketched the history
Of the surrender, read from original dOcu-
ments the action OF Congress at the time,
exhibited the sword voted to the messenger
who bore the news Of the surrender, and
alluded to the presence OF grandsons OF
Patrick Henry CIV. w. Henry, Esq.,) and
Governor Nelson Rev. DIR. Nclson). In
he said that the column now to
be erected was to commemorate not only the
victory OF the Colonies, but the part taken
by France in bringing it about. The duty
to do this was legacy left by the
Congress; and now, after the
lapse OF one hundred years, the Congress
Of thirty-eight States and fifty millions Of
Congress Of nation stretch
ing from the Atlantic to the Pacific-is ex-
ecuting that legacy. Three millions OF
people and thirteen Colonies accomplished
the great work, and fifty millions Of people
and thirty-cight States are celebrating il,
and joining in this celebration are repre-
5entatiyes Of the French nation. Here, at
The invitation Of this Government, French
soldiers again tread American soil, and
French vessels ride the waters OF York
river.
The model OF the monument to be erect
ed is here before us. Thirteen female
figures, representing the thirteen Colonies,
seem to support upon their shoulders a
column marked with thirty-eight States
md crowned by a figure OF Liberty. This
the idea. From the thirteen
Colonies grew the thirty-eight States and
sprung the truest and most thorough and
genuine liberty ever enjoyed by any peo- /
pie. On the four sides Of the bases, and
carrying out the original design Of the I
Continental Congress, are emblems Of the
alliance between the United States and
MS Most Christian Majesty and Il succinct I
narrative OF the surrender OF Earl Corn I
wallis; and now, rs the appropriate open
ne OF our celebration, the cornerstone OF
he monument will be laid by the order OF
he Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, OF .
which Washington himself was a chief 1
member, with all the grand and solemn I
ceremonies BETTING so great an occasion. I
Cornerstone Laid.
The brethren OF the mystic tie, under I
he direction Of the Grand Master Of YIr- /
yinia, then proceeded to lay the corner
stone according TO the programme.
TIE CONTENTS OF TIE CORNERSTONE BOX. /
List OF articles in the copper box: j. A.
Yancoy d Co., Richmond, one copy Of
Holy Bible; w. Il. Johnson, Richmond,
copper coin OF United States, 1888; A.
Myers, Norfolk, copper coin, 1888, Wash
ngton and Independence; 7. J. Wool