Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-10-20
YORKTOWN FESTIVITIES
INTERESTING CHARACTER OF TIE
ExERCIsES YESTERDAY.
Address by President Arthur-Remarks
by M. Outrey, Marquis do Rochambeau
and Othsrs-PresIdents Reception In tho
Evening.


by NJ. Outrey, Marquis do Rochambeau
and Othsrs-President's Reception In th o
Evening.
YORKTOWN, Oct. 19.-About IL o'clock Sec
retary Blaine and the French and German del
egates, in full uniform, arrived at Lafayette
hall. At their entering the Marine band, OF
Washington, played an appropriate air, mill
tary officers, senators, congressman and other
persons OF distinction, greeting them as they
passed. The president met the distinguished
guests and an informal interchange OF court
estes took place. In a few moments the party
started for the grand stand, President Arthur
and Secretary Hunt leading. They were re-
ceived with cheers as they appeared
upon the platform. secretary Blaine escorting
the French delegates, followed by the German
delegates, and Gen. Sherman with his staff in
uniform were next In line, Gen. Hancock and
staff following. Gen. Hancock was given
cheers. After general handshaklng the GER
emonies were opened by prayer by Bishop
Harris. He invoked Divine blessing upon the
United States and republic of France.
The PoindeXter centennial hymn was then
sung by chorus from Baltimore, Richmond
and Washington.
President Arthur was then introduced by
Secretary Blaine and delivered the following
address: EsS5
PRESIDENT ARTHUR's ADDRESS.
Upon this soil 100 years ago our forefatheis
brought to successful issue their heroic
struggle for independence. There and then
was established, and. as we trust, made secure
upon this continent for ages yet to come, that
principle of government which is the very
fibre of our political systematic sovereignty
of the people. The resentments which at
tended and for time survived the clash OF
arms, have long since ceased to AMI
mate our hearts. 1t is with feeling
of exultation over defeated foe
that to-day we summon up remembrance OF
those events which have made holy the ground
whereon we tread. Surely no such unworthy
sentiment could harbor in our hearts, SO pro-
foundly heralded with expressions of sorrow
and sympathy, which our national bereaye-
ment has evolved from the people of England
and their august sovereign.
But 1t is altogether fitting that we should
gather here to refresh our souls with the con-
temptation of fraternal patriotism, the sturdy
zeal and sublime faith which achieved the re-
suits we now commemorate. So, if we learn
Alright the lesson of the hour, shall we be in
follow, the principles which our fathers left
to us-the love of liberty protected by law.
OF that event of histories which we here
celebrate, no feature is more prominent and
none more touching than the participation of
our gallant allies across the sea. 1t was their
presence which gave fresh and vigorous
impulse to the hopes of our country
men, when well-nigh disheartened by large
series of disasters. 1t was their noble and
generous aid, extended in the darkest period
of the struggle, which completed our triumph
and made capItulation at Yorktown possible,
a century ago. To their descendants and rep
resentatives, who are here present, as honored
guests of the nation it is my glad duty
to offer cordial welcome. You have right
to share with us the associations which -clus
about the day when your fathers fought side
by side with our fathers in the cause which
was here crowned with success; and none
of the memories awakened by this
anniversary are more grateful
to us all than the reflection that the national
friendships have so closely cemented have out
lasted the mutations of changeful century.
God grant, my countrymen, that they may
ever remain unshaken and that ever, hence
forth, with ourselves and with all nations of
earth we may be at peace"
The president was not Interrupted during
the delivery of his address, but there was
great enthusiasm at its close.
Max Outrey then, on behalf of the French
delegates, was introduced by Secretary Blaine,
and delivered an address.
WHAT OUTREY SAID.
Outrey said the French government has felt
much touched by the friendly sentiments which
inspired us with the thought, asking France to
participate in the celebration of the Yorktown
centennial and heartily desires to respond in
manner worthy both republics
to the invitation sent by the
president of the United States in behalf
of the people of America. The manifestations
of public sympathy following the initiative
taken by the congress OF the United States,
bidding France to their national festival, have
been looked upon by us not only as an act OF
the highest courtesy, but especially as having
the noble aim of cementing yet more closely
the ties which unite the two republics.
In commentator of this day, which repre-
seats one of the grandest events in the politi-
cal existence of this country, the French gov
ernment has sent q mission composed of spec
ial delegates from the different departments of
the French republic, and wishing to mark
his personal sympathy has sent ono OF
of his own aides de camp. They thus desire
to show particularly their appreciation of the
graceful compliment paid TO our country.
Each and all of us are proud of having been
called to the honor of representing France on
this auspicious day. The monument which
is here to be erected will not only recall
glorious victory, 1t will perpetuate
recollections of the ever faithful alliance
faithful through the trials ard vicissitudes OF
an eventful century; and as the president OF
the French republic has 80 truly said, it will
consecrate the union sprung from generous
and liberal aspirations, and which the instltu-
tions we can now boast of In common must
necessarily strengthen and develope for the
good Of both countries.
MARQUIS D'ROcHAMBgAU
made a graceful response in French. Baron
Steuben then responded in German in an ap-
proaiate speech which was loudly cheered.
Three voiciferous cheers for the distinguished
guests of the nation.
"The Centennial City, was then sung by the
cholrs. Harrison Miliard, of New York,
sang "God save our President from Home,"
with good effect.
OTHER EXERCISES.
Robt. c. Winthrop, of Massachusetts,, then
delivered his oration, which was listened to
with great interest. At its conclusion Win
throp was loudly cheered, the band playing
the Star Spangled Banner. James Barron
| Pope, of Virginia, then read the centen-
nial poem with fine effect. Music
| by the band concluded the ceremonies. About
| 1900 people were present at the stand but
there were some outside the lines. The day
which opened with clear sky and decline in
| temperature.
| At the conclusion of the ceremonies at the
monument there was reception by President
Arthur, in Lafayette hall, to which the gen
eral public was admitted Hundreds of peo
pie thronged the building. Secretary Blaine
acted as master of ceremonies, and j. Hawley
of Connecticut, introduced the people.
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