Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
YORKTOWN.

YORKTOWN.
YORKTOWN, October 19.-Abeut II
o'clock Secretary Blaine and the
French aud German delegations, in
full uniform, arrived at Lafayette |
Hall. On entering the Marine Band |
of Washington played an appropriate |
air. tho military officers, senator's,
congressman and other persons OF dis
tinction greeting them as they passed.
AT the end of the hall the president
met the distinguished guests, and an
informal Interchange of courtesies
took place. In q few moments the
party started for the grand stand,
President Arthur and Secretary Hunt
leading. They were received with
cheers as they appeared upon the
platform. Next came Secretary
Blaine, escorting the French delega-
ton, followed by the German delegs-
ton. Gen. Sherman with his staff
i'll uniform were next in line, Gen.
Hancock and staff following. Gen.
Hancock was given three cheers. AT.
ter general hand shaking. the cere-
mony was opened by prayer by Bish-
op Harris. BE invoked the divine
blessing upon the United States aud
the French Republic. In conclusion
he asked Gods blessing upon all the
crowned heads of the world. The
Poindexter Centennial Hymn was
then sung by choruses from Balti-
more, Richmond and Washington.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR
was then introduced by Secretary
Blaine, and delivered the following
address:
Upon this soil 100 years ago our
forefathers brought to q successful
issue their heroic struggle for inde-
peDdence, and there was established
and, as we trust, made secure upon
this continent for ages yet to come,
that principle Of government W hich
is the very fiber of our political sys-
tenn, the sovereignty of the people.
The resenLments which attended and
for long time survived the clash OF
arms have long since ceased to AMI
mate our hearts. 1t is with no feel
ing Of exultation over defeated foe
that to-day we summon up remem-
brance of those events which have
made holy the ground whereon we
stand. Surely no such unworthy sem
timent could find harbor in our
hearts, 80 profoundly thrilled with
the expression of sorrow and sym
pathy which our national bereave.
ment has evolved from the people of
England and their august sovereign.
But it is altogether fit that we should
gather here to refresh our souls with
the contemplation of the unfaltering
patriotism, the sturdy zeal and sub
lime worth with which we're achieved
the results we now commemorate for
so, il we learn Alright the lesson of
the hour, shall we be incited to
transmit to the generation which
shall follow the precious legacy
which our fathers left to us-the love
of liberty protected by law. OF that
Historic scene which we here celc-
brate no feature is more prominent
and none more touching than the
participation of f
OUR GALLANT ALLIES .l"
from across the seas. 1t was their
presence which gave fresh and Wig
orous impulse 10 the hopes of our
countrymen when well.nigh disheart-
ened by a. long series of disasters. 1t
was their noble and generous aid ex-
tended in the darkest period Of the
struggle which sped the coming Of
our triumph and made the capltula-
tiOn at Yorktown possible century
ago. To their dasnondanee-a a.sd-rep-
resentatives who are here present as
honored guests of the nation, it is my
glad duty to offer q cordial welcome
You have right to share with us the
associations which cluster about the
day when your fathers fought side by
side with our fathers in cause which
was here crowned with succese, aud
none of the memories awakened by
this anniversary are more grateful
, to US all than the reflection that the
national friendships here SO closely
cemented have outlasted the muta
tions of q changeiul century. Goo
: grant, my countrymen, that they may
!, ever remain mistaken, and that evel
henceforth, with ourselves and will
all nations of the earth, we may be Al
, peace. -! l.5-s - -..- i.s..--sH
The president was not interrupted
: during the delivery of the address
but there was great enthusiasm at it,
close. -"
MAX oUTREY
then, in behalf of the French delega
ton, was introduced by Secretary
: Blaine, aud delivered All address. NJ
Outrey said the French goverDmen
: has felt much touched by the friendl,
sentiments which inspired the United
States with the thought of asking
France to participate in the celebra
ton of the Yorktown Centennial, ,ant
!. heartily desires to respond in a mau
ner worthy of both republics to tb,
invitation sent
BY THE PRESIDENT .
, of tho United States in behalf of tn
people Of America. The manifesto
, tions of public sympathy folio win,
, the initiative taken by the congres
of the United States bidding Franc
to this national festival have beel
1 looked upon by US not only as an &C
: of the ighest courtesy, but especial
I | ly as mark of affectionate regard
a having the noble aim of cementin.
: yet more closely the ties which unit
1 the two republics. In commemora
' ton of this day, which represents on
:. of the grAndest events in the politica
q exist once of this country, the Frenct
n government has sent mission com
f posed OF special delegates from th
D different departments, and the presi
dent of the French Republic, wish
ing to mark his personal sympathy
has sent one of his own ai,ies.de
camp. They thus desire TO shoy
/, particularly their appreciation of tn
: |graceful compliment paid TO GU
country. Each and all of us ar
q proud in having been called to tn
a honor of representing France on thi
J; auspiciousdsy. The monument " hic
= is here to be erected will not only re