Daily Republican., 1881-10-20

tnelr arms, Tor wien, one hundred
years ago, as to-day, the French and
Americans grasped each others hand,
at Yorktown they realized that they
had helped to lay the cornerstone
OF n great editice.
But surely the most far sighted
among those men would have started
had he been able to look down the long
vista OF century and see at this end
the republic. Then, young and strug.
Cling with al! the difficulties which sur
rounded her; now, calm radiant and
beaming, with her halo of prosperity.
The great Washington himself, whose
genius toresaw the destiny of this coun-
try, 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 to the world what
can be accomplished by an energetic
and intelligent nation. Always as re-
spectful of its duties as it is Jealous OF
its ri <ht', America has given a great
example and has been a cause Of rrjolc-
ing to all true lovers OF liber.y. France
is proud of having contributed to found
this great republic, and her wishes for
your prosperity arc deep and sincere.
The actual friendship is founded on
many ailinities Of taste and aspirations
which time cannot destroy, and future
generations, trust, will assist again,
in this same place, at the spectacle un-
prece'lented in history, of two great ma
tions renewing from century to century
compact Of fraternal and imperishable
affection. will not close without
thanking the Federal Government, tle
different States of the Union of which
the delegation have been the guests;
also the people Of America for the sym
pathy ard welcome extended to the re-
presnntatives Of France Each OF us
will treasure the recollection of Ameri.
can hospitality, and of the friendly sen
timents which have been manifested to
us in every place and in every sphere.
The Marquis lie Rochambeau ruaie a
graceful. response IN French, in watch
he said
"Citiz"ns of the United States, you
Lave invited us to celebrate with you
the great achievement OF arms, and we
did not hesitate to brave the terrOrs OF
the ocean to say to yon that, what our
fathers anI brothers did in 1851, We,
their sons, would be willing TO do to-
day. and to attest our constant friend
ship, and to further show that we cher.
ish the same sentiments as our fathers
in those glorious days we celebrate. In
tho name Of my companions, who repre-
sent here the men who fought, permit
me to hope that the attachment, formed
in these days around this monument,
which il about to be erected will be re-
newed in 100 ytar>, and will again ce.e.
brate Sthe history which joined our
fathers in comradeship and alliance.
Baron Steuben then responded in
German in an appropriate speech, which
was loudly aDplaudsd. There were
cheers for our distinguished
guests.
The Centennial ode was sung by the
chorus. Harrison Millard, of New York
sung "God Save Our President From
Harm" with good effect Hon. Robert
G. Winthrop, of Massachusetts then de-
livered his Grafton.
The oration was listened to with great
and at its conclusion he was
loudly cheered, the band in the mean
time playing "The Star Spangled Ban
ner.'
James Barron Hope, of Virginia then
read his Centennial poem, with line
effect.
At the conclusion Of cererQb bnies at
the Washington Monument there was a
reception in Lafayette Hall, to which
tie general public was admitted. Hun
dreds of people thronged the building.
Secretary Blaine acted as master of
ceremonies, and Hon Joseph Haw!ey
introduced the people to the President.
The reception lasted about half an hour
AMI there were hundreds Of people III
the line when the President left the
building The first to be presented
were Governor Long and staff of Massa-
chusetts, who were followed by Gov
ernor Cornell and staff, of New York,
the Governor Of Michigan and his staff,
and the governors Of other States.
Among those who were in the line and
shook hands with the president, WIS
the wife of x-President Tyler. AL 're
distinguished guests have gone to r
respective ships, and the Inenumet is
now deserted.
The schooner Criterion on Tuesday
last, left Baltimore for this pot. She
has not been heard from. Fears are Ell
tertained that she Is lost with her crew
of six men. She had on board fireworks,
ETC., which were to have been displayed
here to night. The schooner Carlo which
left on Thursday arrived in proper
tim.
President Arthur visited the flagship
Franklin this afternoon, and was sa-
luted By the different vessels in the har-
Dor on bis departure.
The following order was read by Sec.
retary Blaine at the celebration to-day:
Sin recognition of the friendly rela
tions SO long and so happily subsisting
bet ween Great Britain and the United
States in the trust and confidence OF
peace and good will between the two
for all the centuries to come,
and especially as a mark of profound
respect entertained by the American
people for the ilustrious sovereign and
gracious lady who sits upon the British
throne, it is hereby ordered that at the
close CT these ceremonies commemora
tive of the valor and success of our
forefathers in their patriotic struggle
for independence, the British flag shai |
be saluted by the forces of the army and
navy of the United States, now at York
town. The Secretary of War and the
Secretary of the Navy will give orders
[signedl CHESTER A. ARrHrR.
By the President,
j. q. ELAINE, Secretary of State
Music by the band concluded the oere.
monies. About 1000 were on the stand
and there were none outside the lines
"Patience" and "Billee Taylor"
On Monday and Tuesday evenings
next, Mr.. Charles Il. Ford's Opera
Company will present the above plays,
which are similar to Pinafore and the
Pirates, with an improvement over
both. Mr.. Ford is too well known in
this city for US to give description Of
the plays and actors, suffice it to say,
however, that they are the leading hits
in Comic Opera this year, and are re-