The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-10-20
AT YORKTOWN.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS ARRIVE,
The Reception Accorded ThSn-PraSldsat Ar
thurS Addrs,s-AInl,tsr OutrsI'S RSpIy-A
Deserving aad Handsome TrIhuts to Eas.
land Hnd Her Gracious Queen.

YoRKTowS, October l9,-About II O'clocl
Secretary Blaine and the French and Ger
man delegations, in full uniform, arrive'
ut Lafayette Hall. On entering the Marin
band Of Washington played IN appropriate
mir, and military officers, Senators, Congress
men and other persons Of distinction greet
ed them us they passed. At the end o
thehall the President met the distinguished
guests and an informal interchange OF cour
tesies took place. In few moments thu
party started for the grand stand, Presiden
Arthur and Secretary Hunt leading. The!
were received with cheers us they appearec
upon the platform, Next came Secretary
Blaine escorting the French delegation, fol
lowed by the German delegation. Genera
Sherman with his staff in uniform were
next in line, General Hancock and stat
following. General Hancock was giver
three cheers after the general handshaking
The ceremonies were opened with prayer
by Bishop Harris. He invoked Divine
blessing upon the United States ana the
Republic OF France, and in conclusion
asked Gods blessing upon all the crowned
heads OF the world.
The PoindextGr centennial hymn was
then sung by ChOruses from Baltimore
Richmond and Washington.
President Arthur was then introduced by
Secretary Blaine, and delivered the follow.
ing address,
PRESIDENT ARruuR's ADDRESS.
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torir tn 'SI scene P" which va here herr, celcbrate no
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. Mrnsen"e e Which % TS ',avS frcs% and vi"orons
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