Fergus County argus., 1889-03-07
PRESIDENT HARRISON.
He Leaves His Home at indianapolis Amid
the Booming Of Cannon and shonts
of the Populace.
WORDS OF FAREWELL.


INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 25.-At the hour
of 2 O'Clock the streets began TO fill up
and Pennsylvania avenue was soon
thronged with people anxious to par
tlcipate in the farewell demonstration
to the President-elect. At O'Clock
sharp Gov. Hovey and Mayor Denny
dence behind a pair OF large white
horses drawing Il handsome carriage.
General Harrison met them at the
door and cordially shook hands. The
ceremony was entirely informal. Gov.
Hovey said they had come to perform
the very pleasant duty ci escorting
the General to the station on hisevent-
ful trip to Washington. A crowd OF
100 or so people stood ON the side
walk and in the yard watching the
departure OF the distinguished party.
Shortly General and Mrs. Harrison
EMERGED from the nou>t' preceded by
the Governor and Mayor. The Gen.
eral occupied the first carriage with
Governor Hovey, and Mayor Denny,
and Mrs. Harrison and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckee occupied the next carriage. \
string OF carriages and a thousand or
more people followed the carriages
down Delaware ST rect and the greatest
ent husiasm prevailed. Along he route
i'm front of every residence were groups
of people, who cheered ent thusiastic-
ally as the carriages drove by. The
General was constantly tipping his
hat and waving his hand farewell to
some old friend whom he recognized.
When Ohio street WAS reached the
thrOng was innumerable. Here Vet
Grams George II. Thomas Post were in
line, among them being General Lew
Wallace and many other well known
men. They We're accompanied by ~
military band, and as the Generals
carriage drove IN they opened rank
and II cheer went up from thousands
OF people that was heard for many
squares. From this point TO the
station it was ;n impenetra bic thrOng.
Buildings We're black with people.
At the intersection of Market and
Pennsylvania streets members oi the
legislature were drawn up in line and
their carriages PASSED through the
open files The lawmakers checrrd
Justify They then iell into line ana
escorted the General to the station.
1t WAS 3 o'clock when the party
reached the station. where crowd ol
fully 10000 people awaited them.
Il ant. IL
to their ear. The Prcsient-elect pres
entity appeared on the rear platform
accompanied 10y GOV. Hovey. who
introduced him to the crowd and
called lor order, which being partially
secured. Gen. Harrison said:
"My good friends and neighbors |
cannot trust myself To put IN words
what feel at this time. Every kind
thought that il IN your minds and
every good wish that Is IN your hearts
tor me linds its r. ponsive wish and
thought in my mind and heart Tor
each of you. | love this city. 1t has
been my cherished home. Twice before
have lett it To discharge publicdu
and returned to it with gladness. as
hope to do again. II j. a city on
whose street, pompous displays OF
wealth are not seen. Ii II full of pleas
ant homes, aud in these homes there
IL an unusual store OF contcntment.
The memory OF your favor and kind
Ness will abide With me. and my strong
desire to hold your respect and conf
dence will strengthen me III the dis
charge of my neW and responsible
duties. Let me say farewell To all my
Indiana friends. For the public hon
ors that have come to me am their
grateful debtor. They have made he
debt 80 large that can never dis
charge it, There Is "A great sense ol
loneliness in thedischarge of high public
dutles.- -The momeni OF leplrt nrc L,
one OF isolation, but there il One
whose hcl comes even into the quiet
chamber Of Judgment, and to His " Use
and unfailing guidance will look for
direction and safety. Ny family unite
with fae III grateful thanks for this
cordial goodbye. and with me wish
that these years of separation may
be full oi peace and happiness for each
OF you.
The speech was received with cheers
At its conclusion the General re
entered the cur and at 81 the train
left Indianapolis amid great enthu-
s1sm.
There We're large crowds and great
demonstrations at all points along
the route. \, Columbus, Ohio. fully
lWD.OO people were at the depot.
The General appeared on the plat
form and made II short speech, but
could not be heard owing to the con-
fusion.
End pi TIM. Ipj j'ENEN.