Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-25
FAREWELL
A Tribute of Respect from a
 Pulpit Orator.
AN AFFECTING LEAVE TAKING.
Gen. Harrison's Last Attendance at His Own Church Marked by Popular Dem- onstration-OG for the National Capital This Afternoon by Special Train.

Own Church Marked by a Popular Dem-
 onstration-OT 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 since the nomination of Hon. Benja min Harrison for the presidency. This after noon the caue of the political excitement and hustle which for months has nightly filled the corridors of the principal hotels will he removed to the nations capital; Indian apohs will resume her natural quietness, and the gossip, heretofore carried on by visitors, will be left to the exclusive care of the good home folks
 It has been Gen. Harrisnns custom to walk for an hour or mere daily ever since his nom- nation Everywhere he has chanccd to go in these constitutionn.s he has met with the greetings of his towrisinen and intinates, and he will leave the capital of his state with the hearty good wishes of every one. While there will be an absence of formal demonstration to bid him God speed. that which is to be given by the Ge>,rge H. Thomas post, c. A. R. with the comrades of which he has often met, and at&wnose meetings he has always been heartily welcomatn, will express the feeling of the people. Mayor Denny has recommended q half holiday, OF 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 q great crowd will gather at the station to witness the departure of the sfi ha1 fst opI ,iI1 Inv
 very handsome present for Plc,ident- elect Harrison reached here yesterday, in the form of a gentlemans toilet set each liece being set in 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, ill commemoration of their visit to the president-elect on Sept. 22, l>SS.
 Mir. Russell Harrison and wife, accompanied by the latter's parents, ex-Senator Saunders and wife, arrived here last evening, and will go to Washington on the special train.
 The services yesterday morning at Gen. Harrison's church, the First Presbyterian took on farewell character. There was programme of Christmas music the aisles and galleries were crowded with people, and when in an address of great length and com pllmentary tenor after the sermon, Dr. Haines bestowed upon the departing president the ministerial benediction, handkerehiefs were called into use, and deal of crying was ac- complished.
 Parson Haines has been, he says obliged to hold his peace ever since the nomna tion He had Gen. Harrison's permission to to bid public adieu to the general, and the latter, Mrs Harrison and Mrs. Mckee, were there to hear it. The doctors sermon was on "The Divine Presence" and he nculcated the 1.aot tl,of (N.>Iy ever duty called them At the close of the sermon he paused moment and then, ad- dressing himself directly towards the front pew, where the Harrisons sat, said:
 Before these services close I cannot but bear ill mind that which to-day is prominent in the thoughts of us all, the fact that this Is the last service prior to thtst parture from among us of one who for inorS,nan third of a century has been identified with this Chris tian church member and an officer I am sure it would be a grief to the members of this church for it to fail to break through the silence that has characterized this pulpit in it's relation to the peculiar excitements of the last eight months and permit you, sir, who have been so long and so intimately as- sociated with us here in Christian life and work, to go out without one word of expres- sion of our earnest, atfectionate wish and prayer.
 Unto you Tn no small degree it will be given to influence, for veal or for woe the interests of to, OOO,0OO people You go forth to meet these responsibilities carrying with you, as you well know, the unwavering confi- dence, as well as the warm personal regard. of your fellow Christians. We have learned to believe in you, in your personal integrity, ill your tested, established Christian charac- ter. Character is superior to achievements. TA .- .l~ l~.- without character is nothing. We join in the anticipation that you will exhibit to the people of this nation that crowning glory of magistrates and sovereigns-a genuine, broad Christian manhood
 ''ln the stormy days of our civil war we recall that ln the charge on the battlefield once and again you led the ranks forward and planted the flag of our country upon the ramparts gallantly won. Now, as the leader and commander of threescore millions of people, we pray unto you strength and courage and wisdom to lead these hosts for ward in the paths of justice and truth until our standard shall be planted on the heights of a God honoring and therefore enduring prosperity.
 ..I speak for all the members of this church when say that we will hold you and yours tenderly in our hearts, and we will remember you at the throne of grace in our prayers, ever beseeching that the God of nations unto whom our fathers looked and were frightened, to guide you by his counsels, to shield you by his providence and to enrich you with heavenly wisdom and make you perfect in every work to do his will''
 h the prayer which followed his address the pastor commended Gen. Harrison and his family to divine protection. After the bene- diction had been said the presidential family started to leave the church, but were way laid by members of the congregation, who with outstretched hands and solemn, in some cases tear stained faces pressed forward to say good-by. The general and his wife were a long time in making their way to the car riage, and to its very doors were surrounded by God speeding friends On their way home and when the ordeal was over they stopped in at Parson Haines' cosy home on Pennsyl. vania street to say good-by to him and his wife, who is an invalid.
 The Willimantic Bank Case.
 WILLIMANTIC, Conn, Feb. 25.-When