Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-10-27
YORKTOWN.
THE SURRENDER ONE HUN
DRED YEARS AGO.
Descendants of the Principal Partici
pants Present.
Address by the President of the Uni
ted States.
Orders Issued for a Salute of the
British Flag.

and German delegations in full uniform
arrived at Lafayette Hall. On enterin:
the Marine Band, of Washington, PLAYED
an appropriate air, the military officers
Senators, Congressman and other per
sons of distinction greeting them az the.
passed. At the end of the hall President
Arthur met the distinguished guests
and an informal interchange of courte
sizes took place. In few moments the
party started for the grand stand, Presi
dent Arthur and Secretary Hunt lead
ing. They were received with cheers a:
they appeared upon the platform. Mex
came Secretary Blaine, escorting the
French delegation. General Sherman
with his staff in uniform were next in
line, General Hancock and staff follow.
ing. General Hancock was given three
years.
After general handshaking the GER
emonies were opened by prayer by Bisb-
op Harris. He invoked the divine
blessing upon the United States and the
republic of France, and in conclusion
asked Gods blessing upon all the crown
ed heads of the world.
The Poindexter Centennial Hymn
was then sang by choruses from Balti-
more, Richmond and Washington.
President Arthur was then introduced
1 Ill 4 Ho
followinff address:
Upon this soil, one hundred years ago,
our forefathers brought to successful is
sue their heroic struggle for independ-
ence. Here and then was established,
and us we trust, made secure upon this
continent for ages yet to come, that prin-
ciple of government which is the very
fibre of our political system-the sover-
eighty of the people. The resentments
rounded the clash of arms. have long
since ceased to animate our hearts. 1t
is with no feeling of eXultation over a
defeated foe that to-day we summon up
a remembrance of those events, which
have made holy ground whereon we
tread. Surely no such unworthy senti-
ment could find harbor in our hearts. so
thrilled with expressions of
sorrow and sympathy which our Nation
al bereavement has evolved from the
people of England and their august SOW
ereign, but it is altogether fitting that
we should gather here to refresh our
souls with the contemplation of the un-
faltering patriotism, the sturdy zeal and
l. 1,
the results We now commemorate, for
SO, if we learn right lesson of the hour,
shall we be melted to transmit to the
which shall follow the pre-
cious legacy which our fathers left to
us--the love of liberty protected 10y law.
Of that historic scene which we here
celebrate, no feature is more prominent
and none more touching than the parti
cipation of our gallant allies from across
the sea. 1t was their presence which
gave fresh and vigorous impulse to the
hopes of our countrymen when well
nigh disheartened by a long series of
disasters 1t was their noble and gener-
Dus aid, extended in the darkest period
Of the struggle, which sped the coming.
Of our triumph and made the capitula-
ion at Yorktown possible century
ago. To their descendants and repre-
who are here present as the
lunored guests of the Nation, it is my
,lad duty to offer cordial welcome.
Y You have right to share with. us the
which cluster about the
lay when your fathers fought side by
tide with our fathers in the cause which
was here crowned with success, and
hone of the memories awakened by this
are more grateful to US all
han the reflection that the National
lave outlasted the mutations of a
,hangeful century. God grant, my
that they may ever remain
and that ever henceforth
With ourselves and with all nations of
he earth. we may be at peace.
The President was not interrupted
Turing the delivery of his address, but
here was great enthusiasm at its close.
Max Outrey then, in behalf of the
French delegation, was introduced by
secretary Blaine and delivered an ad
lreSS.
The Centennial ode was sung by a
horus.
Harrison Millard, of New York, sang
God save our President from harm"
With good effect.
Robert G. Winthrop, of Massachusetts,
hen delivered his Grafton, which was
listened to with great interest. At the
conclusion Mr.. Winthrop was loudly
heered, the band playing the Star Span
lied Banner
James Baron Hope, of Virginia, then
cad centennial poem, with some effect.
Music by the band concluded the cere-
Monies.
About 1000 were present at the stand,
nut there were none outside the lines.
rhe day, which opened With a clear sky
md decline in temperature of some 20
legrees, WAS quite comfortable.
Gov. Ludlow. of New Jersey ,and staff,
accompanied by many ladies', arrived
~ steamer this morning; also the Penn
ylvania troops, accompanied by Gov.
doyt and Gen. Hartranft.
At the conclusion or the ceremonies
It the monument, there was reception
~ President Arthur in Lafayette Hall,
% which the general public was admit
ed. Hundreds of people thronged the
Secretary Blame acted as
master of ceremonies, and Gen. Hawley,
If Connecticut, introduced the Presi-
lent. The reception lasted about half
IN hour and there were hundreds of peO-
Die in line when the President left the
The first to be presented were
Iov. Long and staff, of Massachusetts,
followed by Gov. Cornell and staff, of
New York, the Gov. of Michigan and
,taff, and the Governors of other States.
Among those in line and who shook
hands with the President, was the wife
Of President Tyler
All the distinguished guests have
gone to their respective ships and the
is now deserted.
The schooner Criterion on Tuesday
asst left Baltimore for this port. She