New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-25
READY FOR DEPARTURE.
GENERAL HARRIsoN's PASTOR BIDDING
HIM FAREWELL
THE LAST SUNDAY OF THE PREsrDENT-ELEC
AT HIS OLD HodE-THE PLANS FOR
THE JOURNEY
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AT HIS OLD HoME-THE PLANS FOR
THE JOURNEY
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Indianapolis, Feb 24.-The most striking feature
of General Harrison's last day in Indianapolis
was the farewell service this morning in the First
Presbyterian Church, of which the Presidents
elect has so long been member. Through the
whole Of the campaign, and from election time
until to-day, the Rev. DR.. Haines, the pastor of
the church, had carefully avoided anything thss
might look like reference from the pulpit to the
NEST distinguished of his hearers, but this morning,
the last occasion on which General Herrison was
likely TO be present in the congregation for an in
definite PERIOD the pastor broke the silence he had
strictly maintained and at the close of the SER
mon delivered touching and eloquent tribnte to
the character of his departing elder. and wished
him for the congregation he had been
associated with for over quarter Of
century an affectionate farewell The church was
crowded in anticipation of the special turn that
might be given to the services, many out-of-town
visitors getting seats in the conspicuous pews.
The pulpit was decorated with potted flowers,
and it was easy to see from the start that some
thing unusual going on. General Harrison
came in with Mrs Harrison and Mrs. Mckee Just
before the opening hymn. They took their places
in the family pew. In the first prayer Dr. Haines
made two three illusions to the Presdent-electl
asking that he might receive divine guidance IN
the duties which he was so soon to assume. The
| sermon was on The Divine Presence and
| toward the end of it the preacher turned his
! speech directly on General Harrison The sem
tences were spoken slowly and feeiingly, and werc
| listened to with breathless attention. Here js
the part of the sermon which was addressed TO the
| President-elect;
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mind that which to-day is prominent In the thoughts
of all: the fact that this is the last service PRIOR
than Quarter Of century has been identified with
| this Christian church as member ana an oncer
them them Welcome in the name Of our Cod Certainly
It is not uniting when longtred and honored mem-
sea go 81 01e Som III oe%ere that we should
tender them the heartfelt assurance OF our godsped
am sure It would be grief 10 the members OF this
church were to fail to break through the silence
that has this I pulpit IN It's pe,sens snS q
permit you, sir, who have been so long long
and so intimately associated with us here e
,,oUs Christian ds life sd WORK Of Our earness
and aec9nat & wish o and prayer " s,a Tbs ma
| However sincere our sense of personal esteem and
gratincstion your elevation TO the Chief Mags-
necessity Of separation and especially by the sense
Of the serious and solemn responsibilities tnat arg 70
strength. For unto you in no small degree will Ss ,,
sIxty millions Of people. You go forth te meet these
responsibilities, carrying with you as you well know.
tersona regard Of your fsilowchristans We have
learned TO believe n you in your personal integrity.
ter rs superior TO achievements. 1t is itself the
| highest achievement Office without chasacter - ~
nothing We Join IN the anticipation that you VIII
sxbibf 10 the people of this Nation that browning
glory Of magistrates and sovereigns genuine broad
sIs its spirit undevstne in its oyay duty and God
S 1 o s' ss called psdp not o 0 I e e
| When Moses swho as an organiser and siasesman u
ss1as T5aAGht 6 SOvaR as Of
Nation. he overwhemed by the sense OF ms 9wn
make sSd gave @ this sacsnt issuance Certainly
| viii be with thee.' The eternal God is the same
GdS and fo ssT ySs Ssg y as hsaE s s
lawgIver of Israel guiding you for the coming tasks
t iead the GU great American Nation forward higher
conditions of freedom and righteousness In ne stormy
days of our Civil War; recall that In tho charge on
the field OF battle once and again you led the ranks for
ward and planted the asg Of % our country mn Ss, spSS
and commander Of threescore millions Of
God give sSsss sutO oSs @ SsHsta os%ss
in the paths Of justice and truth until our standard
shah be planted the heghts Of & honpsns sOa sna
ssTv Ss S ecu5y Bass saS s .s ss
good Of our people We glad IN the . belief that at
& hs &c 6Oes h DAVIS to eo% We re IN the
confident expectation that the coming aom a
ahep To ~ Merss conferred upon our beloved country
through your character and Administration
say that we viii hold you and yours tendery IN our
hearts And VIII remember you at as the th hhtons os
Of Nations, unto whom fathers looked and were
shtened to guide you by S o ,, heayeri9
| wisdom and make you perfect In every work 70 90
| His Will
At the end of the services, the church members
crowded around the General in the aisle to say
eood-by to him and TO Mrs. Harrison and Mrs.
| Mckee. For 1--WE minutes they had to hold
sort of informal reception. The handshadng did
not cease until the General and his party had
nassed the church yestibule. General Harrison
has been member of the First Presbyterian
church here for thirty-four ye
There were no callers except intimate friends
at the house to-day, nut at least two eut-of-town
| visitors are here 10 have talks with the 6enefai
before he goes away tomorrow. One OF item is
| an eccentric figure, often seen about hepuoncan.
National Conventions. Colonel a. B. Norton, OK
Dallas, Tex Colonl Norton was an ardent adj
,airer of Henry Clay, and swore an oath IN oi1
Wbig times not to have his hair cut until Clay
was elected President He still wears his tawny
locks flowing down over his shoulders. Colonel
| Norton has been candidate for Governor Of
Texas on the Republican ticket, and wants some
| Federal office in that State.
The other visitor who has made an appointments
with General Harrison is ]. S. Quincy, Of Chicago,
who represents the Commercial and travelling
Mems Republican Club of Chicago. The club was
here on September %, 1888, and made one OF the
| most striking demonstrations of the campaigns
| To commemorate this visit Mr.. Quincy has brought
| as a gift from the club TO the President-elect
novel and costly travelling bag. 1t is made Of
pebbled sealskin, with alligator skin lining, anci
the handle is finished in gold Inside is case
for complete toilet set, all the pieces Of
which are finished in silver. The bag, with
its contents, is valued % about $500
On one of the inside covers are printed the names
| of the subscribers TO the fund for the purchase
of the satchel
General Harrison will be accompanied to the
| train tomorrow afternoon by nearly the entire
population of indianapolis. 1t is expected that
/ he will make "a brief speech before starting away.
| He may also say something at Richmond, Ind.