Evening journal., 1889-02-25
FAREWELL
A Tribute of Respect from a
Pulpit Orator.
AN AFFECTING LEAVE TAKING.

hN AT LNAlNW LIZA AhhA4NW.
Gen. Harrison's Last Attendance at His
own Church Marked by "a Popular DEM
onstrntion-On for the National Capital
This Afternoon by Special Train.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 25--At no time in the
history Of indianapolis has there been for
such continuous period SO much political
gossip as since the nomination Of Hon. Benja-
min Harrison for the presidency. This after
noon the cause Of the political excitement
and hustle which for months has nightly
filled the corridors Of the principal hotels viii
be removed 10 the nations capital; Indian
apolls viii resume her natural quietness, and
the gossip, heretofore carried ON by visitors,
win be left 70 the exclusive care of the good
home folks.
1t has been Gen Harrison's custom 70 walk
for an hour or more daily ever since his NOM
ination. Everywhere he has chanced TO 20
in these constitutionals he has met with the
greetings of his townanen and intimates, and
he will leave the capital of his state with the
hearty good wishes Of every one. While there
win be an absence Of formal demonstration
10 bid him God speed, that which is TO be
given by the George II. Thomas post, G.. A. r.
with the comrades Of which he has often
met, and at whose meetings he has always
been heartily welcomedl, win express the
feeling Of the people. Mayor Denny has
recommended a half holiday, or recess by the
Schools in order that the children may have
an opportunity Of paying their respects by
gathering on the line of streets the president
elect is to follow en- route TO the passenger
station Of course great crowd will gather
at the station TO witness the departure of the
distinguished statesman and bid him good-by.
A very handsome present for President
elect Harrison reached here yesterday in the
form Of a gentlemans toilet set, each piece
being set in a massive silver back or frame.
The presentation was made this morning.
The gift is presented to Gen. Harrison by the
Commercial and Travelling Mems Republican
club of Chicago, in commemoration of their
visit to the presdent-elect ON Sept %, 1883.
Mr. Russell Harrison and wife, accompanied
by the latter's parents, ex-senator Saunders
and wife, arrived here last evening, and win
go to Washington on the special train.
The services yesterday morning at Gen.
Harrisons church, the First Presbyterian,
took on farewell character There was a
programme of Christmas music, the aisles and
galleries were crowded with people, and
when in an address Of great length and COM
plimentary tenor after the sermon, Or. Haines
bestowed upon the departing president the
ministerial benedicton, handkerehiefs were
called into use, and n deal Of crying was ac-
complished.
Parson Haines has been, he says, obliged tc
hold his peace ever since the nomination. HI
| had Gen HaiTison's permission 20 10 bid Z
/ public adieu TO the general, and the latter
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mckee, were ther
TO hear it, The DOCTORS sermon was o.
s'The Divine Presence;n and he inculcated th
idea that God was with his servants wher
ever duty called them. At the close OF ia
sermon he paused moment and then, ad
dressing himself directly towards the fron
pew, where the Harrisons sat, said:
Before these services close / cannot bu
bear in mind that which to-day is prominen
in the thoughts of us all, the fact that this
the last service prior 10 the departure fror
among us of one who for more than third O
a century has been identified with this Chri.
tian church as a member and an officer
am sure IL would be a grief 10 the member
of this church for it 10 fail 10 break throug
the silence that has characterized this pulp
in its relation to the peculiar excitements g
the last eight months and permit you, siI
who have been 50 long and 70 intimately a.
socinted with Us here in Christian life an
work, 70 go out without one word Of EXPIRE.
sion Of oar earnest, affectionate wish am
prayer
Unto You in no small degree IL will b
given to influence, for veal or for woe, tn
interests Of 60,00O,0O0 people. You 60 fort
TO meet these responsibilities carrying wit
you, as you well know, the unwavering conf
dence. as well as the warm personal regard
Of your fellow Christians. We have leaine
30 believe In you, in your personal integrity
in your tested, established Christian Chara,
ter. Character is superior 10 achievements
II is itself the highest achievement OfiiC
without character is nothing. We join
the anticipation that you win exhibit TO Il
people of this nation that crowning glory
magistrates and sovereigns-a genuine, broa
Christian manhood
'In the stormy days Of our civil war v
, recall that in the charge on the BATTLEFIELD
once and again you led the ranks foIwaI
/ and planted the flag Of our country upon q
! ramparts gallantly won. Now, as the leadI
and commander Of threescore millions
Z people, we pray unto you strength an
courage and wisdom 10 lead these hosts 70
: ward in the paths Of justice and truth unit
I our standard shall be planted on the heigh
e Of a God honoring and therefore endurir
Z prosperity.
. II speak for all the members Of this chur'
o when say that we viii hold you and you
tenderly in our hearts, and we viii rememb
you at the throne Of grace in our prayer
ever beseeching that the God of nations, un
( whom our fathers looked and were lightene
v to guide you by his counsels, to shield you
{ his providence and 70 enrich you wi
e heavenly wisdom and make you perfect
= every work to do his will.n
t In the prayer which followed his addr
the pastor commended Gen Harrison and
{, family to divine protection. After the bei
= diction had been said the presidential fap
/, started to leave the church, but were wa
e laid by members of the congregation, W
o with outstretched hands and solemn in so
e cases tear stained faces pressed forward
n say good-by. The general and his wife W
II a long time in making their way 20 the c
4, riage, and to its very doors were surround
q by God speeding friends. On their way ho
10 and when the ordeal was over they stop
" in at Parson Haines' cosy home ON Penn.
vania street 10 say goOd-by to him and
wife, who is an invalid
n nrt,. xvfltiu,.nttc Tsanlr Casn