The Indianapolis journal., 1883-08-03


and twenty-five minutes. Allowing one
hour and a half for stops, as this is a very
small estimate, the average speed was thirty
five miles an hour and at times that was in
creased to fifty and even fifty-five miles an
hour. A smoothly ballasted track, fine
equipments and smoke consumer
on the engine, all contributed to
make the ride a remarkably pleasant
one The train had exclusive right of way,
and the railroad officials had, in all matters
connected with the journey, attended to ev-
cry little detail that contributed to the pleas
ure and comfort of the party. An elegant
lunch was served near Greencastle in man
ner that would have reflected credit upon
first-class club house, and colored servants
were plentifully distributed throughout the
train to supply the temporal wants of the
guests of the road. The President and Sec
retaries-Folger and Lincoln occupied their
own car during the greater part of the trip,
and passed the time in reading papers and
periodicals and chatting with the other gen.
tlemen who dropped in at times. Postmas-
ter-general Gresham stayed in the other car
and entertained his Indiana friends.
AT NEW ALBANY
The first stop was made at New Albany,
the arrival of the train being heralded by u
cannon salute and the vigorous playing of
the band. At the Vincennes-street station
several thousand people had assembled.
men, women and children, who, when the
train stopped, crowded about the cars in a
reckless manner that aroused fears of per-
sonal injury. General Gresham introduced
the President to the crowd, and the latter,
after gracefully acknowledging the recep-
ton, presented Secretaries Folger and Lin
coin. The latter was received
with much enthusiasm, but had no time to
speak, as the train only stopped for few
minutes. As it pulled out the crowd gave
three cheers for the President and for Mr..
Gresham, and the journey was resumed. The
run to Salem, twenty-three miles, was made
in forty minutes, and here the President and
the members of the cabinet were introduced
by Mr.. Fredley, Judge Gresham being re-
ceived with especial favor. At the request
of the latter a brief stop was made at Or
leans, his old home, and, though no prelim-
mary arrangement had been made, there
was quite a crowd at the depot. Judge
Gresham did the honors, and his old friencs
and neighbors crowded up to shake
hands with him and congratu-
late him. The Postmaster-general
evidently had kindly remembrance of
them for he spoke to number of ladies and
gentlemen, calling them by name and shak-
ing hands with as many as possible.
THROUGH SOUTHERN INDIANA.
The ride through southern Indiana was a
delightful one. The morning was cool and
bright and the scenery picturesque. Atevery
little station, and even along the road in the
country, the people were gathered, and as
the elegantly appointed train flashed by the
men waved their hats and shouted and the
women waved their handkerchiefs and other
articles of apparel.
Mitchell, six miles out was reached at
1920 o'clock, seventeen minutes behind
schedule time. Here Mr.. Friedley intro
duced the party, the President saying:
Ladies and gentlemen, 1 am very glad to
see you all and would like to speak to you.
but have not time, and can only thank
you heartily for this generous reception"
presented he waived all formalities by say
ing, Il don't need to be introduced to these
people, for know nearly every one of them
and am very glad to see them again." an
announcement that was received with
cheers. The reception here was especially
enthusiastic,
At Bedford, Mr.. Mcdonald. of New AL
bany, introduced the President, saying, "I
take great pleasure in intro
ducing to my former neighbors, one
OF the most popular Presidents this country
has ever had-General Arthur, of New York'
and this sentiment met with an enthus-
astic response. Messrs. Folger, Lincoln and
Gresham were presented in turn, the latter
being greeted with especial favor.
Bloomington was reached at 11:3O and the
crowd here was immense. Governor Hanna
introduced the party and the speedy depart
ure of the train prevented any speech
making. At Gosport, where there was
another large crowd, the President said:
Ladies' and gentlemen--I thank you for
this kind greeting. This is my first visit to
Indiana and am greatly pleased with the ap-
pearance of the State and the people, and I
only regret that have not the opportunity
now to become better acquainted with you.
"a voice in the crowd-"Welcome to In
diana; she is solidly Republican, When
Governor Hanna was introducing the other
gentlemen lady in the crowd handed the
President very pretty bouquet, for which
he thanked her very gracefully.
AT GREENcAsTLE
At Greencastle Junction good portion of
the citizens of Putnam and adjoining coun-
ties had congregated. Quite an extended
stop was made here, and when the President
was introduced by Mr.. Hanna three rousing
cheers were given for him, and he appro-