The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-02-26
TOHIS NEW LAB0RS
Gen. Harrison Bids Farewell
to indianapolis.
HoSoEs ALL ALONG THE ROUTE
Cisisess GEtA<r At the stations by
rhsssasds-C.nnsn, Cheer
ing and Bonfirex.


IxDEsxAPoIas. Feb. 3e-Gen- Harri-
son's last Sunday at home before his
departure TO assume the presidency
was notable day TO the pastor and
members of his church, the First
Presbyterian When the hour for be-
ginning the services arrived. not Q
seat was vacant and the aisses were
crowded with visitors. Gen Harrison.
accompanied by Mrs. Harrison and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee, were among the
early arrivals. and all eyes were turned
upon the distinguished party as they
sought their accustomed seats
At the conclusion Of the sermon
proper Rev. Dr.. HAines spoke Ia sub
stance as follows. Before these ser
vices close cannot bat bear in mind
that which to-day is prominent in the
fboagEts OF Us all. the fact that this il
the last service prior 10 departure from
among us OF one who for more than
third Of century has been identified
with this Christian church as a mem
Der and officer. Our sense OF personal
esteem and qualification over your eie-
vation 20 the chief magistracy Of the
nation IS to-day overshadowea by the
necessity OF separation. and especially
the sense Of serious and solemn re-
sponslbilities that are 10 be laid ur0n
you-responsibiiities which no man on
earth Is qualified 10 meet IN his own
wisdom and strength. For unto ven
IN no small degree will il be given to
influence for veal or for woe the inter
ests of 6e,Ooo 900 people We remem-
Der that you are called not only 10 be
an example, but q leader 20 the people
Of the land. Eternal God IS the same
yesterday. to-day and forever. Nav
You hear his voice speaking unto you
those very words he spoke unto the
law-giver OF Israel. girsling You
Tor the coming task, guiding
you from threatening periis, and en-
abling you to lead this great Ameri-
can nation forward TO higher eondi-
tons OF freedom and righteousness.
We know that you have set before
you as the pole star of your public
life, 20 use your own words, A pafri-
otto purpose To promote the trsse glory
OF our country, and the highest good
of our people, and we are glad III the
belief that the righteous hopes inspired
by your words, and by your life
among Us. viii be justified IN the days
70 come.
DR.. Haines. during the delivery OF
this farewell tribute, spoke with much
feeling. Gen. Harrison sat with head
slightly bowed, as though greatly af-
fected by the solemnity of the Occa-
sion, as also were Mrs. Harrison and
Mrs. Mckee.
Just before dismissing the congrega-
ton, Rev. Haines asked them all to
rise and join in singing, aOur Native
Honle," TO the tune of America, -
and the words OF the hymn were rem
dered with so much pathos that hun
dreds of the audience were affected to
tears, and both Gen. and Mrs. Harri-
son were visibly affected.
As the congregation passed ont all
the members of the church and MANY
who were NOS members liocked over to
where Gen. and Mrs. Harrison were
standing, near a side entrance, and
babe them goodbye A large crcwd
gathered on the outside 10 get a
glimpse of the familiar features of
their illustrious countryman. Gen.
and Mrs. Harrison walked up Pennsyl-
vania avenue en- route 70 their home,
passing on the way Elder Haines's ;
residence to say final goodbye TO their
pastor and his family. During the
afternoon and evening many neigh
bors and friends called To bid them
farewell and Godspeed.
BIDDING THE GENERAL GOODBYE.
Amid the hurry and confusion of
/ preparation work in the last hours at
| the Harrison homestead there has
been constant stream of callers,
| keeping the general busy all morning.
Many buildings in the business por-
ton were gaily decorated in honor of
the departure of the president-elect
| for Washington.
At the hour of 2 clock the streets
began 10 fill up. and Pennsylvania
avenue was soon thronged with peo-
pie anxious to participate in the fare
well demonstration 10 the president
elect. At ? O'Clock sharp Gov. Hovey
and Mayor Denny drew up in front OF
the Harrison residence behind q pair
of large white horses, drawing a hand
some carriage. Gen. Harrison met
them at the door and cordially shook
hands. The ceremony was entirely
informal. Gov. Hovey said they had
come 10 perform very pleasant duty.
escorting the general 10 the station on
his eventful trip TO Washington.
A crowd of hundred or so OF peo-
pie stood on the sidewalk and in the
yard. watching the departure OF the
! distinguished party. Shortly the GEN
eral and Mrs. Harrison emerged from
the house. preceded by the governor
and mayor. The general occupied the
first carriage with Gov. Hovey, and
the mayor and Mrs. Harrison and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee occupied the
next carriage 4 string of carriages
and a thousand or more people fol-
lowed the carriages down Delaware
street The greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed along the route In front of
every residence were groups OF people
who cheered enthusiastically as the
carriages drove by. the general con-
stantiy tipping his hat and waving his
hand in farewell 10 some old friend
whom he recognized.
When Ohio street was reached the
throng was innumerable. Here the
veterans of George III. Thomas post
were i'm line, among them being Gen.
Lew Wallace and many other weil-
known men. They were accompanied
by n military hand. and as the gener-
ais carriage drove up they opened
ranks, and cheer went up from a
thousand people that was heard many
squares. From this point 10 the sta
ton there was an nimpenetrahle throng
The buildings we're black with people
At the intersection OF Market and
PENNSYLVANIA streets the members of
the legislature were drawn up in line
and the carriages passed through open
flies of the lawmakers, who cheered
Justify. They then fell in line and es-
coried the general 70 the station.
FAREWELL TO ISDissareLTs.
Ii was 3 o'clock when the party
reached the station, where crowd Of
fully 1000 awaited theza. The gen
erai and party were escorted 70 their
car. The president-clect presently ap-
peared on the resF platform, accom-
panied by Gov. Hoyey. who intro
duced him to the crowd and called for
order, which beng partially secured.
Gen. Harrison said:
Ny good friends and neighbors, |
cannot trust myself 10 tell you in
words what feel at this time. Every
kind thought that Is in your minds.
aud every good wish that is in your
hearts for me. finds its responsive wish
and thought in nay mind ard heart for
each OF you- | love this city. Ii has