The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-10-28
IORKTOWN.
ceremonies at the Scene of the Surrender
on the Centennial Anniversary of That
Event.

/ on the Centennial Anniversary of That
| EUent.
| YORKTOWN, Oct. 90.
/ About II O'Clock yesterday forenoon Secre-
tary Blaine and the French and German delg.
cations, In full uniform, arrived at Lafayette
| Hall. On entering, the Marine Band, of Wash
lngtcn, played an appropriate air, the military
] officers, Congressman and other persons of
distinction greeting them as they passed.
| At the end of the hall the President
met the distinguished guests, and an in
formal interchange of courtesies took place.
In 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, eseorting the French
Legation. Gen. Sherman, with his staff in
uniform We're next in line, Gen. Hancock and
staff following. Gen Hancock was given
| three cheers
!. After general handwriting the proceed.
ings were opened by prayer by Bishop Harris.
He invoked divine blessing upon the United
States and the Republic of France, and, in
conclusion, asked Gods blessing upon all the
crowned heads of the world.
=. The "Poindexter, Centennial Hymn was
then sung by the choruses from Baltimore
Richmond and Washington,
President Arthur was then introduced BY
Secretary Blaine, and delivered the following
address:
''Upon this soil, 100 years ago. our fore.
fathers brought to a successful issue their
heroic struggle for independence, Here and
then was established, and, as we trust made
secure on this continent for ages yet to come,
that principle of government which is the very
fiber Of our political systein-the sovereignty
OF the people. Tho resentrnents which attend
ed, and, for the tine, survived the clash of
4n
| mate Cur hearts. 1t is with no feel
ihgs of exutation over defeated
foe that to-day we summon up remembrance
of those events which have made holy the
ground wherein we tread, Surely no such I'M
worthy sentiments could find harbor in our
hearts, 30 profoundly thrilled with the ex-
preston OF sorrow and sympathy which our
national bereavement has evolved from the
people of England and their. AUGUST soyer-
elsn. but it is altogether fitting that we
should gather here to refresh our souls with
the cohten plation Of the unfaltering patriot
Ism, the sturdy zeal and the sublime
faith which achieved the results we how COM
rae1norate; for %, if we learn Alright the lesson
of the hour shall vs. be melted to transmit to
TIE eeteFation which shall follow the Freedoms
legacy which our fathers left to us-the love of
liberty, protected by law. Of the historic scene
which we here celebrate, no feature is more
prominent, and none more touching, than the
participation of our gallant allies from stross
the sea,
ut #S5 The presence of the gallant allies
from across the sea which gave fresh and yigo-
rous impulse to the hopes of our countIyIncn.
when well nigh dlsheartened by a long series of
disasters. 1t was their noble and generous aid.
extended in the darkest period of the struggle
which sped the coming Of our triumph and
made the eapitnlatcn aE Yorktown possible
eentnay ago. To their descendants and repre-
nAan h1aSS.z
guests Of the natior it is my glad duty TO offer
cordial welcome. You have tight to share with
us the associations which cluster about the dav
when your fathers fought side by side with our
fathers IN the cause which was here crowned
with success and none Of tie memories awak-
eped by this anniversary are more grateful to us
all than the reflection that the national friend
ships here so closely cemented have outlasted
the mutations of q changeful century. God
grant, my countrymen, that they may ever re-
main mistaken, and that ever henceforth with
ourselves and with all nations of the earth, we
may be at peace"
Max Outrey, then, in behalf of the Frepch
delegation, was introduced by Secretary Blaine,
and delivered an address.
Mr.. Outrey said the French Government has
felt much touched by the friendly sentiments
which inspired the United States with the
thought of asking Franco to participate in the
celebration of the Yorktown Centennial, and
heartily desires to respond in manner
worthy of both Republics to the inyi-
tation sent BY the President of the United
States In behalf Of the people of America.
Manifestations Of public sympathy following
the initiative taken by the Congress of the
United States bidding France to this national
festival have been looked Upon by tbs not only
as an act OF the highest courtesy, but especially
as mark OF affectionate regard, having the
noble aim of cementing yet more closely the
ties which unite the two republics. In COM
memoration of this day. which repre-
SCENTS one of the grandest events in
the political existence of this coun-
try, the French Government has sent
mission, composed of special delegates
from the different departments, and the Presi-
dent of the French republic, Wishing to mark
his personal sympathy, has sent one of his own
aldes-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 auspic-
ious day. The monument which is here
to be erected will not only recall
glorious victory; it will perpetuate the
recolections of an ever-faithful alliance faith
full through the trials and vicsstudes Of an
eventful century and, as the President of the
French republic has so truly said, it will conae-
crate the union sprung from generous and lib
eral aspirations, and which the institutions we
can now boast OF in common must necessarily
strengthen and develop for the good of both
countries. In coming to this Yorktown centen-
NAL We come to celebrate the day which ended
that long and bitter struggle against great
nation, now our mutual ally and friend, who
here, as under all skies where her flag has
foated, has left ineffaceable marks of her
grand and civiliElng spirit. We come to cele-
brate the glorious date when the heroes of
Independence were able to set their final seal
to the solemn proclamation of the Fourth Of
July, 1876. We come also to salute the
dawn of that era of prosperity where,
LED BY her great. men, America per
pie to soar and their energy to mani
fest itself, and thus the power of the United
States has strengthened and every year has
added to the prestige which surrounds her
-spangled banner.
When France brought from beyond the seas
the cooperation of her army and navy to
this valiant people engaged in the war for
independence, when Lafayette, Rochambeau,
DECREASE, and many other scions of our illus
trlous families, came here, they yielded to a
generous impulse, and came with disinterested
| courage to sustain the cause of liberty.
| blessing went with their endeavors and gave
success to their arms, for when 100 years ago,
| as to-day, French and Americans grasped each
| others hands at Yorktown they realized they
! A0u LSApcQ u erect Du6 COfQ6r-SUOQ0 OF q great
edlhce. But surely the most foresighted
among those men would have started had
he been able to look down the long vista
of century and see at the end this
republic, then young and struggling
with all the difficulties which sur
rounded her, now calm radiant and beaming
| with the halo of prosperity. The great WASH
ington himself, whose genius foresaw the des-
tiny of this country, could not have predicted
this. Truly the United States have made. es-
pecially in these latter years. gigantic strides
along the route to still greater progress,
! by showing the world what can be ac-
complished by an energetic and intelii-
| gent nation, always as respectful of its du-
ties as jealous of its rights. America has
| given a great example, and has been tn.
cause of rejoicing to all true lovers of liberty.
France is proud of having contributed to found
this great republic and her wishes for your
prosperity are deep and sincere. Mutual friend
ship-is founded on many afinities, tastes and
| aspirations which time, cannot DESTROY, and
( future generations, trust, viii assist again in
this same place at spectacle unprecedented in
the history of two great nations; renewing.
from century to century, compact fraternal and
imperishable affection
| will not close without thanking the Federal
Government, the different States of the Union
Of which the delegation have been the guests.
also the people of America, for the sympathy
and welcome extended to the representatives Of