The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-10-08
Political Prejudices Buried Out OF
Regard for the interests of
the Country.
The Industrial Parade Grand Success
A Full Representation Of the
Oitv's Industries.
Ths EXERCISES at the Fair Grounds-Address-
es by President Hayes ana Gen.
eIal Sherman.

The party consists of himself and Mrs. |
Hayes, Webb and Burchard Hayes. General |
Sherman and Colonies Tourtelotte and
Bacon, of his staff. They came from Spring
field over the L, B. and W. railroad, and
were met at jamestown by a small party of
welcomers, composed of Colonel w. r. Hol
loway and wife, Judge E. B.
Hartindale and wife, and others.
expected arrival. and flags and bunting were
lavishiy displayed on most of the buildings
in the central portion Of the city. The
streets about the depct were choked with
people, and the demonstration was enthusi-
astic in all respects.
ANEFvAL OF THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
A few minutes before O'Clock the Light
Infantry and Union Veteran association,
with the drum corps and Beissenherz's band
at the head, marched down Meridian street
to the depot, and formed on Louisiana
street Immediately north OF the depot. The
street was Immediately filled with q crowd
who were hoping to obtain q view OF the
dustin guished visitors At 6 o'clock a salute
was fired announcing the arrival of the
train, which, however, failed to come to
time. twas soon too dark to see anything,
but the crowd remained all the same.
Occasionally a private carriage or heavy
street, which, of course. was highly approved
by those who we're SO fortunate as 10 be in
the way. The train finally arrived, amid the
firing of the salute, at $50, and stopped on
the north track outside the depot. The
crowd pressed around the train to catch
glimpse of the president Some one or
dered three cheers, and they were given
with a will, although no one was certain as
to the object The procession was formed
and marched up Meridian street, the mill
foil ruod Nv =
lo's.open-to top landeau and New York-Beriin
coach. The crowd surged back to Illinois
street and up to the Grand Hotel, expecting
the president and his family to make their
entrance there, instead of which they en-
tered by way of the Maryland street doors.
and were Immediately conducted to parlors
50 and 80, which had been prepared for their
reception. After preparing their toilet they
were served with supper in the ordinary,
which was the original plan in the entertain
ment.
The main part of the procession continued
to accompany General Sherman and mis-
party to the Bates. General Sherman rode
IN carriages furnished by J. 81. Russell &
Co. General Daniel Macauley had charge of
this part of the business The Bates House
was profusely decorated with flags, pictures,
shields and evergreen wreaths. A balloon
frame hangs from the center of the portico,
bearing picture of Sherman on the street
front, and Hayes picture on the other sides
orations, but no other pictures of the general
were to be had. General Sherman and party
will occupy parlors and z. These are ele-
gantly furnished in red plush, with Eastlake
beds, while Persian carpets cover the floor.
They will also be served with their meals in
the ordinary.
HANDSOME HEADQUARTERS.
The apartment at the Grand which Presi-
dent Hayes and wife are occupying, is one of
the parlors of the hotel-No. 39-with sleep
ing room adjoining. The furniture lie very
elegant, being carved walnut with damask
trimmings of the latest pattern. The carpet
is body Brussels of beautiful design, and the
bedroom set the finest that could be procured
in any furnishing establishment in the
country. The rooms are beautifully decor
ated with the choicest cut flowers, in bou-
quets, baskets and floral designs. The
whole is relieved by selection of large
green tub plants placed around the room,
giving it q highlys cenlc effect.
General Sherman is stopping at the Bates,
in room No. Z, the furniture being of Queen
Anne style. the floor carpeted with East
Lake Brussels, the windows hung with lace
curtains and decorated throughout with
choice flowers and plants.
THE RECEPTION AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Flags, flowers and ferns were festooned in
the Court House yesterday. The platform
on which the presidential party was to stand
was decorated in patriotic style. The main
COffl0Or was decorated prOIuSely, ana the
second floor also presented q holiday appear
ance. These decorations were elaborate
and arranged with taste, therefore it is I'M
necessary to enumerate them. By 8 o'clock
the attaches of the Court House and special
~ invited guests were assembled around
center of the main hall. The attaches
were to have the first sight OF
the presidential party, and then retire
to their own rooms. The other guests were
to do likewise. ]. NJ. Ridenour, chairman
OF the executive committee, did everything
in his power to make the affair pleasant
one. and Chief Of Police Travis, with the
assistance of Captain Nicholson, kept the
eager throng away from the stand. Blessen.
hers band was stationed on the second
floor, with instructions to play some patri-
otto air as soon as Mr.-Hayes appeared. In
the meantime. about o'clock, the Seymour
band arrived, and played in front of the
Court House, and 20 900 people who
surrounded the building Unsigned
that the president had come, and they
cheered vociferously. Soon the mistake was
discovered, and then the hubbub became
general.
At about $50 o'clock the doors OF the
grand entrance on the south side were
opened, and General William T. Sherman
and Colonies Tourtellote and Bacon. Of
Eherman's staff Senator Mcdonald and Gen
eral Dan Mscauley entered and mingled
with the crowd.
Ina few minutes Webb Hayes entered
and said his father had gone to the residencs
of Ingram Fletcher to attend the golden
wedding of John 8. Newman. Shortly after
that Hon r w. Thompson, secretary of the
navy. arrived and was assigned . place
among the distinguished guests. About
O'Clock or little after, the presidential. party
: arrived. The other distinguished guests ief
the interior of the Court House and assem-
bled on the front steps of the Court House
to receive the party. Mid music and cheer
they assembled the steps. One of the frs
acqualntsnces met by Mr.. Hayes was Senator
Mcdonald, whom he shook cordially by the
hand Following the president came Colo
nsl W. r Holloway and Mrs. Hayes
ernor Bnrbank and Mrs.. Carey and Mrs
John G. Wright
A. the president reached the broad landing