The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-03-06

portion Of the city were gayly decorated
with flags and bunting, while the stars
and stripes foated from stats on the
tops Of many oshers Trunks and par
GELS were leaving the Harrison residence
ali the morning, but about noon the
I packing had been finished and the fam
lily began to don their travelling dresses
General Harrison's time was pretty well
occupied with receiving the constant
stream Of callers who came to say good
by, many persons coming in from the
surrounding country. At 10 O'Clock the
General received 7. 5. Quincy, President
of the Commercial and Travelling Mems
Republican Club or Chicago, who called
10 present an elegant grip-sack donated
by the club. Mr.. Quincy's speech was
briefly responded to by General Harri-
son, who thanked the club for its sup
port and for its handsome present. As
O'Clock approached the streets of the
city began tofiil up. and Pennsylvania
street was SION througed with thousands
Of ladies and gentlemen anxious TO par
tieipate in the farewell demonstration to
the President-elect.
/ GoyEsNoR HOyEY AND MAYOR DENNY CALL.
At , O'Clock sharp Governor Hovey and
Mayor Denny dreE up in front of the
Harrison residence behind a pair of
white horses drawing a handsome car
risge. the private turnout of Mr.. ]. C.
Shaffer, a personal friend OF the General.
Governor Hovey and the Mayor alighted
and walked arm-in-arm up the pathway
to the door, where General Harrison met
them and cordially shook hands. The
ceremony Was entirely informal Cover
nor Hovey said they had come 10 perform
the very pleasant duty OF escorting the
General to tina station on his eyentful
trip to Washington. A crowd of hum
dred or so people stood on the sidewalk
and in the yard watching the departure
of the distinguished party.
THE GENERAL LEAVES His HOME
Shortly General and Mrs. Harrison
emerged from the house, preceded by
the Governor and Mayor. The General
occupied the first carriage with Governor
Hoyey and Mayor Denny. and Mrs Har-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee occupied
the next carriage. A string of carriages
and thousand or more people followed
the carriages down Delaware street. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed along the
route. Groups ofpeople cheered enthus-
last cally as the carriages drove by, the
General constantly tipping his hat and
waving his hand farewell to some old
friend whom he recognized.
Escorted By GEORGE II. THOMAS rosr.
At 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 as the General pass
ed. When Ohio street was reached the
throng was innumerable Here the vet
Grams of George II. Thomas Post were in
line, among them being General Lew
Wallace and many other weIl-known
men. They were accompanied BY
military band, and as the Generals car
riage drove up they opened ranks, and
cheer went up from the thousands of
people that was heard for many squares,
and notified the other thousands that
the General had reached the city. From
this point TO the station it was an impene-
trable throng. The buildings we're black
with people. At the intersection of Mar
ket and Pennsylvania streets the men,
bers Of the Legislature we're drawn up in
line, and as the carriages passed through
the open files the lawmakers cheered
Justify They then fell in line and escor-
ted the General to the station.
GENERAL HARRIsoN's PARTING SPEECH.
1t was O'Clock when the party reached
the Union Station, where a crowd of
fully 10000 awaited them. The General
and his party we're escorted TO their car.
The great throng continued cheering,
and the President-elect presently appear
ed on the rear platform. accompanied by
Governor Hovey, who introduced him to
the crowd and called for order, which be
ing partially secured, General Harrison
said
Nv Good Friends and Neighbors: !
cannot trust myself to put in words what
feel at this time. Every kind thought
that is in your minds and every good
wish that is in your hearts for me finds
its responsive wish and thought in my
mind and heart for each of you, love
this city Il has been my own cherished
home. Twice before have left it to uis-
charge public duties, and returned to it
with gladness, as hope to do again. 1t
is a city on whose streets the pompous
displays Of wealth are not seen it is full
Of pleasant homes, and in these homes
there is an unusual store of contentment.
The memory of your favor and kindness
viii abide with me, and my strong desire
to hold your respect and confidence will
strengthen me in the discharge of my
new and responsible duties.
Let me say farewell 10 all my Indiana
friends For the public honors that
have come TO me | am their grateful
debtor. They have made the debt so
large than l can never discharge it.
There is great sense OF loneliness in
the discharge of high public duties. The
moment Of decision is one of isolation
but there is One whose help comes even
into the quiet chamber of Judgment, and
to His wise and unfailing guidance will
look for direction and safety. Ny fam
lily unite with me in grateful thanks for
this cordial good-by, and with me wish
that these years of separation may be full
Of peace and happiness for each of you.'
THE PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN STARTS.
The speech was received with cheers.
At its conclusion the General re-entered
his car and the train at once proceeded.
The Presidential train is compcsel of
the engine and four cars. The first is a
combination car No. 81. smoker and
baggage, the regular run Of which is on
the New York and St Louis limited ex-
press.
The second is the Pullman buffet and
sleeping car Iolanthe," occupied by the
press representatives acco,upapy-ipo the