The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-04

, this work of renown, that 1t may stand a
symbol of perpetual concord between
of knowledge and freedom, they
may constantly advance In tho
wisdom of council, in magnanimous enter
prise, and in the noble and salutary art;
which are cherished by peaca."
Ferdinand do Lesseps then made briei
presentation speech in behalf of the Franco
American union. He spoke of The concep
ton OF the statute, the work of tho conf
mittee, of which he was a member, to bring
the matter to the attention of the French
government, the popular contribution to the
cost OF founding the work, and its final do
parture ON the Izere.
Senator Evarts followed "What orna'
ments of speech, said he, "what eloquence
OF human voice, what costly gifts of gold,
frankincense and myrrh of our hearts trib'
ute can We bring TO the celebration OF this
consummate triumph OF genius, of skill, OF
labor, which speaks to-day, and will speak
forever, the thoughts, the feelings, the friend,
ships of these two populous, powerful and
free republics knit together in their pride
and joy at their own established freedom, and
in their hope and purpose that the glad Light
OF liberty shall enlighten the world" After
appropriate illusions to the friendly relations
which have ex s6ed between tho United State
and the liberty loving people of France, he
paid high compliment to the great sculptor
Bartholdi, eu ogized the principles which the
statue represents, and reviewed briefly the
circumstances attending tho statues accept
ance and reception in this country. The adj
dress was cut short by 10 premature unveils
ing Of the statue, the wrong cue being taken
as the signal for the ceremony. The Senator
accepted the situation gracefully, however,
and retired.
The unwilling was one of the prettiest and
mo arfn %, tuna Of ha low IN mr.
ers of the veil were unloosened and fluttered
for a moment in the breeze, when the whole
flag was drawn up through an opening in the
tira, disappearing as if by magic into the
forehead of the statue. Then the dignified
f a ures of the goides appeared TO the null
titude, the fog having lifted for moment.
The din of cannonading and whistling was
renewed, salute of 100 guns being fired on
Bedloes island, to which the war ships and
Governors island responded. As the sounds
died away, President Cleveland stepped for
ward and accepted the statue in the following
words:
Accepted by the President.
The people of the United st ties accept with
gratitude from their brethren of the French
republic the grand and complete work of art
we here inaugurate This token of the affec-
ton and consideration of the people of France
demonstrates the kinsh p of republics, AID
conveys to us the assurance that, in our
efforts to CONNIE I'd to mankind the
excellence of a government resting upon
popular will we still have beyond the Amer-
can continent steadfast ally. We are not
here to-day to bow before the representation
of a fierce and warlike god, fllel with wrath
and vengeance, but We joyouSly contemplate,
instead, our own deity, keeping watch and
ward before the open gates of America, and
greater than all that have been celebrated in
ancient song. Instead of grasping in her
hand thunderbolts of terror and of DEATH she
holds aloft the light which illuYnines the way
to mans Embarrassment. We will not for
get that liberty has here made her home, nor
shall her chos N THAR be neglected. Wi ling
vo,ariei will constantly keep a,ivo its fires,
and these shall CLEAN upon the shores of our
sister republic in the east Reflected III ance,
and joined with answering rays, a stream of
light shall pierce the darkness of ignorance
and mans oppression, until lib rty enlightens
the world.
NJ Albert lie Faivre the French consul to
New York, S oke next, as the representative
of the republic of France. He said: ITO us
Americans and Frenchmen, liberty is not
only common doctrine, it is a family tie.
From the alliance between the two nations
sprang for, h the most dazzling manifestation
of its expansion and radiance through the
unive Sc. 1t will be Il ernal honor to
France to have seconded the effort Of your
heroisn, and to have understoo in the first
dawn the sublime prospects which were
promised to mankind by your generous
ardor. This symbol which we inaug-
urate to-day is not a CHI
merical allegory, but is q pledge OF frater-
nal union between the two greatest republics
of the world; it is greeted simultaneously by
more than 100, 0O0, 900 Of freemen who tender
friendly hands to each other across the ocean.
Admirable spec ace, which appeals so to the
meditation of thinkers, because it means the
triumph of reason and of justice over the
material opinion. 1t means, in brief, the
extinction of bloody struggle and the union of
all people throuy,i the study OF science, the
respect of the law and sympathy for the
weak"
Chauncey NJ Depew then followed with
lengthy address. At the conclusion of which
the ''Doxology" was sung, and Bishop Pot
ter, clad in his ecclesiastical garments, pro-
nounced the benediction.
No name spoken during the day caused so
much enthusiasm as that OF Bartholli, loud
cheers greeting it everywhere. There was
inexcusable lack of arrangement in leaving
the island and embarking again for home.
The French visitors were scattered here and
there in the crush and detained for nearly
an hour NJ. Barthodi and his wife were
compelled to elbow their way as best they
could through the crowd, which, not recog
nlZllS tneLH III lne puSbie, pau luem DuG very
scant courtesy; nor was the great Count de
Lesseps or those with him much better
treated. The President and his party, being
better known by the police, received more
attention, but President, cabinet members,
counts, admirals, ministers, pienipotentiary,
divnes, senators and all the ladies DO. their
inconveniences as good Republicans and true
Democrats.
The fireworks planned for this evening, as
a clOSn tn the festivities nOstpnnp1 till
Saturday evening on account of the rain.
The banquet given by the New York
Chamber of Commerce in honor of the rep
resentatives of the French republic and invi-
ted guests did dot begin until after o'clock,
owing to the time occupied in the ceremonies
of the day. The evenings gathering was,
however, a notable one. James NJ. Blown
presided, and besides the French guests many
leading citizens of the city were present. 1t
was after 10 o'clock when the toasts began.
The toast to the President of the United
States was drunk amid cheers and music
NJ Lefavre responded briefly and felicitously
to the toast of 1.-The President of the French
republic" In responding t, til. toast "Our
French guests from b You'd the sea-" Mr..
Coudert spoke both in French AID English
He was followed by Admiral Juares, who, in
a manly and vigorous speech, spoke of the
glorious deeds of the French army and navy
in its alliance with the American soldiery
during the war of Independence. Tot toast,
"Washington and Lafayette" George w.
Curtis responded. Mr.. Curtis reviewed the
history of our war of INDEPENDENCE and the
effect of the union of the United States asid
France has had on the cause of liberty
throughout the world. Gen. Pelessier spoke
in enthusiastic terms of the grandeur of the
spectacle he had witnessed during the day
He laid especial stress en- the sp endid ap-
pearance, not only of tie soldiers and
sailors who took part in the parade, but of the
troops Of the national guard the citizen SOL
diery, whose patriotism and discipline showed
how free republic could inspire its men to
prepare themselves to defend their country.
Other speakers followed, and it was long
after midnight when the festivities termin-
ated
FALSE CUSTOM ENTRIES.
A Decision that viii Save Hundreds of
Thousands OF Dollars.
WASHINGTON, D. G, Oct 20. The col