The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-26
INTO A NEW LIFE.
Notable Journey Of Gen. Harrison,
The Coming President Starts On a
Career of Promised Greatness.
AGreat Farewell D monstration at
His Old Hoosier Home.
Much Enthusiasm Shown Along the
ute-Thousands of People.
A Very Badly Managed Reception at
Columbus, o.--It Pains Mrs. Harri-
son-Nothing of Unusual Moment
Occurs During the Night.


buildings in the business portion Of the
Gig are gayly decked in hags and bunting,
while from the top OF nearly every build
zig floats the stars and stripes in honor OF
the departure this afternoon Of President
elect Harrison. Quite a number OF country
folks have come in to witness the departure
of the General. At the Harrison residence
this morning everything was hurry and
hustle and running to and fro.
Trunks and parcels have been leaving
the house every half hour since 8 o'clock,
and by noon the family had about finished
their packing and were ready for the mo-
mentous journey. Gen. Harrison's time
was pretty well occupied with receiving
the constant stream OF callers who came to
say goodbye Although other members
OF the family are more or less excited by
the work in hand and the prospect OF the
trip, Gen. Harrison is outwardly rs cool
and collected as though he were just going
ON five days hunting expedition instead
oi four years OF greatness and tribulation.
A. 10 o'clock the General received T. S.
Quincy, the president OF the Commercial
and Travelling Mems Republican Club Of
Chicago, who called to present the elegant
grip-saCk donated by the club, descrip-
ton of which was tcleqaphcd last night
The General received him in the front
parOr. Mr.. Quincy, after describing the
HANDSOME PRESENT
and exhibiting il 10 the General, adj
dressed him, SAYING General, the con-
tents Of the saichcl being o. pure silver is
CmbrmnticJl OF your purity Of life, the
clasp being triple gold plated indicates that
YOU were tried los lire at Pcachircc Creek
second, by the hot tire OF Democratic op.
pl, ton iu the senate OF your country, aud
tlIrd. through q political campaign Us the
standard bearer OF the Republican party,
aud, like gold thrice tried by fire, came
on OF the public rrucibc more pure than
when YOU entered the arena OF public lie
This saichcl is not presented nom any
consideration Ui the history Oi your i0ri-
fathers hut as @ compliment TO your indi.
vilual worth. Take IL with YOU wherever
! YOU go. IL will lead you 10 the best
in the land, and We venture 10 sure you
90 the best accommodations the country
affords"
Cen. Harrison icclingly responded, and
thanked the club for their support and
their kind remembrance.
During the ne ming a venerable colored
man Of loo. celebrity, Peter W. H.
JohuaDn, icrnudcd the General and his
family with q unique and original musical
instrument phymg several patriotic air
lie had for an audience Mrs. Harrison aud
the children and quite a crowt outside.
During the entire morning q crowd was
copyrighted in the yard.
As TuE HOUR or . O'clock APPROACHED
the streets Of indianapolis began 90 90 up.
anl Pennsylvania avenue was soon
throngcd with thousands Of ladies and
gentlemen anxious 10 participate in the
farewell demonstration Of the President
elect At ~ oclock sharp. Gov. Alvin
lloycy and Mayor Denny drew up IN front
Of the Harrison rcsidcnc, behind u palr Of
large white horses, drawing handsome
carriage, the private turnout Of Mr.. j. G..
Shancr. personal iricndoi the Generals.
Gov. lluycy aud the MAYOR alightcd,
and walked arm in arm up the path.
way into the door where Gen. Harrison
met them aud cordially shook hands. The
ceremony was entirely informal. Gov.
lloycy said they had como Ia perform the
very pleasant duty Ut cscoriing the Gem
cral 10 the station on hi, cycntiul trip 20
Washington. crowd OF 100 or 30 PEG.
pie stood on the sidewalk aud Ia thc yard
watching the departure Of the disiin.
guishCd party Shortly Gen. aud Mrs
Harrison emerged from the house, pre-.
ccdcd by the Governor and the Mayor
The General occupied the fIt carriage.
with Gov lloycy and Mayor Denny, aud
Alrs. Harrison and Mr. aud Mr.. Mckee
occupied the next carriage. string OF
carriages and 900 OF more people lol.
lowed down Delaware street. Tho great.
the General constantly tipping his hat and
waving his hand in farewell 10 some old
friend ho recognized. AZ Fort WAYNE
avenue the procession left Delaware street
and crossed over To- Pennsylvania street,
which was lined on either side the entire
distance Cheer after cheer went up u.s.
the General passed. When Ohio street
WIS reached
rur runoNG WAS iNNuNERAutr.
Hero the veterans OF the George n.
Thomas Post were In line. among them
being Gen. Low Wallace aud many other
well known men. They were accompanied
by military band aud ~ the Generals
carriage drove Mp they opened ranks and
cheer went up iromlhc thousands Of PEG.
pie that was heard i0r many squares. aud
notified the other Thousands that ihc Cen
Crd had reached the city. From this
point 10 tine station it WIS one impenctra.
bic thrung. The buildings we're black
with people Attic intersection OF Market
and Pennsylvania streets the members Of
the Legislature were drawn up In line and
the carriages passed through open files,
the lawmakers cheering Justify They
then fell IN line aud escorted the General
% the station. II was 3 O'Clock when the
party reached the Union station, where a
crowd Of fully l0,ulo awaited them. The
General and his party were escorted 10
their ear. The great ihrong continued
cheering. and the 'rcsidonl-clrci presently
appeared on the rear platform, accom-.
panied by Gov. liovcy. who introduced
him 10 tie crowd and called Tor order,
which being partially secured
orN. HARRISON SAID:
My Good Friends and Ncighbors-I can.
no, trust myself 10 pat In words what
feel ai this time. Every kind thought that
" In your minds End every good wish that
~ in your hearts lor me iiBds IL responsive
wish auj thought ia my nild aud heart