The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-06
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ton with Governor Williams in the last day,
of his life he found in him the most noble
impulses possessed of the simplest and kind
est of hearts, and he was loved and respected
by all who knew him. He referred particu
larly to the campaign of 1876, which was
hard-fought and determined political battle.
During all that year in the thickest OF tha
strife, Governor Williams broad and well-de-
yeloped characteristics never shone out more
brilliantly than at that time. He never
lost his temper, never uttered an unkind
word to his opponents, was always kind,
patient and unseltiSh throughout that strug-
gle, counseled moderation, and tempered his
words of advice and counsel with a wisdom
and forethought that reflected the true man
hood and integrity he possessed. Mr.. Voor-
hees was with him during that memorable
campaign. He had learned many lessons
from our former Governors excellent de-
pertinent and keen judgement, which would
last him all through his natural life. Senator
Voorheess address was excellently delivered,
and consisted entirely OF the history of the
deceased politicians pioneer life and his
later political record and closing with very
fine eulogy of his characteristics as a public
man and private citizen.
Judge Niblack then introduced ex-Govern-
or Baker, Of this State, who appeared and
addressed a few plain-spoken words befitting
the occasion.
As the dinner hour had arrived the audi.
ence was dismissed and dispersed to partake
OF refreshments that were promiscuously
served at the neighbors spreads, who had
brought well-fled baskets. and at the hasti-
ly devised provision stands, erected to cap
ture the dimes and nickelS of the hungry. '
There was not much preparation made for
the reception of our distinguished visitors,
and they found it necessary to sit on the
grass, with limbs crossed a la picnic style,
and take what was offered to them in the
p,ia l-n a,,l ht1fF
and circus lemonade But it was happy
crowd, and every one was as comfortable and
enjoyed the pleasant pastime as though not
single individual OF State or national repu-
tation was in sight.
After the dinner hour the interested peo-
pie again gathered, and Senator Ben jamin
Harrison was introduced, who spoke for
twenty minutes in an earnest and eulogistic
manner. He referred especially to the spot
less record established by the deceased while
occupying the gubernatorial chair
Ex-senator Mcdonald followed the distin-
gulshed gentleman, and briefly addressed the
audience. Jason B. Brown was also into
duced, and spoke for several minutes in eu-
logy of the illustrious dead.
At $50 the line of march was formed
headed by band which dscoursed sweet
music, and the people proceeded to the ceme-
terry across the way, where the large monu-
ment lowered above the grave of ex-GoV-
ernor Williams and his wife and the i'm
mense granite column was unveiled, after
brief and appropriate ceremonies. An ele-
CANT floral offering was forwarded to the
committee on arrangements by the Board of
trustees and officers of the Indiana Hospital
for the Insane. Between 5000 and 10000
people gathered at the grave. The only
thing to mar the pleasure of the day was the
lnsutterable heat and still more insulferable
dust, which was almost unbearable Judge
Niblack conducted the ceremonies with grace
and dignity. The monument is thirty feet
high, made of granite, and was putup by the
family of the deceased Governor at a cost of
$4,000