Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 February 1889 — HARRISON’S DEPARTURE. [ARTICLE]

HARRISON’S DEPARTURE.

President-elect Harrison and party left Indianapolis, on the 25th, at 3:15 o’clock, by special train for Washington. As the time for the Harrison famiiy to leave home drew near, the street for two squares was blocked by carriages and hundreds of friends and carious strangers crowded the sidewalks and open yard. When the procession started, the vehicles formed a line several squares In length. Considerable had been done by residents along the roiite in the way of decorations and a ’great number of flags were As the distinguished party passed along, its members bowed almost ~ constantly in response to warm welcomes. Bverywhere great friendliness was shown. A great body of school children was massed, according to size, in front of the school building at the corner of, Delaware and Walnut streets and again* at the High School on Pennsylvania street At these places the enthusiasm was very pronounced. The party left the Delaware street residence at 2,30 o’clock. The first carriage was occupied by General Harrison, Governor Hovey and Win, H. English; the second by Lieutenant Governor Chase, Mayor Denny and Wm. Henderson; the. third by Albert Gall, Judge John N. Scott and Private Secretary Halford. The fourth bv-Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Lord knd B- S. McKee, the fifth by Mruß. J. McKee and children and* Mrs. Judge Scott Without delay the party, followed by half a hundred carriages of friends, drove south on Delaware street- to Ft. Wayne avenue, on Ft. Wayne avenue to Pennsylvania street, thence south to the New Denison, where the Thomas Pest escort welcomed him, thence to the depot followed ahd looked upon by a great throng. At the New-Denison the carriage containing the distinguished company met the members of the George H. Thomas and other Grand Army Posts who were to eecorf it to the depot. The veterans were under command of H. C. Allen, Commander of George H. Thomas Post, and were composed indiscriminately of representatives ftom .Thomas. Kneale, Anderson, Chapman and Sheridan Posts. They numbered pobably 800, being marshaled in lines of eight and extending from Market to New York streets. At Market street the fall of the pri>-

cession formed, and detail of sixteen police were in the lead, followed by the Brotherhood Band. Then came the Grand Army Poet*!, including Delaney Post (colored). Next came the carriage containing General Harrison, which was preceded by a policeman, who marched at-the head of the horses. The march from the Depison House to the depot was marked by no other incident than the great display of enthusiasm by the thousands of people , who bad b«en gathering upon the sidewalks since 1 o’clock. In rear of the rear of the carriages in General Harrison's Dirty came the members of the Legislature, who fell into line promiscuously after the procession had passed the Denison House. When the procession arrived at Georgia street the escort of veterans formed open ranks, through which Presidential party and members of the Legislature passed into the Union Station. After the party had all been placed on board the car the General appeared at the rear end of the coach and said: My Good Fkikmds and Neighbors— I can not trust myself to put inNwords what I feel at this time. Ever kind thought that is in your minds and every geod wish that is in your hearts for me finds its respdnsfve wish and (bought in my mind an’d heart for each of you. I love this city. It has been my one cherished home. Twice before I have left it td discharge public duties and returned to it with gladness, as I hope to do again, it is a city on whose streets the pompous displays, of wealth are not seen. It is full of pleasant homes, and in those homes there is an unusual store of contentment. The memory of your favor and kindness will abide with foe, and soy strcng’desire to hold your respect and confidence will strengthen me in the discharge of my new and responsible duties. Let me say farwell to all my Indiana friends. For the public honors that have come to me, lam their grateful debtor. They have made the debt so large that I can never discharge it. There is a great sense of loneliness in the discharge of High public duties. The moment pf decision is one of isolation. But there is One whose help comes even into the chamber of judgment, and to His wise and unfailing guidance I will look for direction and safety. My family unite with me in grateful thanks for this cordial goodby, and with me wish that these years of separation may be full of peace and happiness for each of you. The Presidential party included the following persons: General and Mrs. Harrison; Mr. and Mrs. McKee- and two babies, Ruesell Harripon and wife and child; Mrs. Lord. Mrs. Harrison’s sister, Mrs. Eaten, General Harrison’s sister; ex-Senator Saunders and wife, of Nebraska, parents of Mrs. Russell Harrison; W. H. H.- Miller, J. N. Huston, Private Secretary Halford, Official Stenographer Frank Tibbetts, wife and child, Miss Sanger,private stenographer. A special Pullman car for the renresentatives of the press accompanied the train also. Governor and Mrs. Foraker, of Ohio, and Private Secretary Kurts, joined the Presidential party at Piqua. The party went in President Roberts private car over the Pennsylvania. The car was especially fitted up for the trip and contained every possible convenience and was luxuriously upholstered. The Pennsylvania company had taken exceptional precautions to insure the safety of the party, stationing a patrol the entire distance. The trip to Washington was an almost csntinuous ovation. Crowds had gathered at every station and usually cheeked. At Irvington, Cumberland, Philadelphia, Greenfield, and Charlottsville several hundred people had gathered. At Knightstown the train stopped and General Harrison said to the 500 people gathered: My Friends—l thank you for this cordial gathering and demonstration. I can detain the train but a moment, and I only stopped at the request of the Superintendent of the Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home, so-that the children might have an opportunity to see me and that I might wish them the" bright and prosperous future which the sacrifices of their fathers won for them. I bid you farewell.

At Dunreith and Cambridge City there was only time for some lusty cheers. At Richmend 5.000 people had gathered, who were very noisy. General Harrison said: , My friends —I have so long had my home among you that I can not bat feel a sense of regret in leaving the soil of Indiana. Igo with a deep sense of inadequacy, but I am sure you will be patient with my mistakes, and that you will all give me your help as citizens [cheers and cries of “We will,”] in my efforts to promote the best intertests of our people and thmhonor of the Nation we love. [Cheers.] I thank you for this cordial greeting. [Cheers.] Superintendent Miller left the train at Richmond, but General Passenger Agent Dering kept on with t<. e company until Columbus was reached. -En route he fitted out the entile party, from Gen. Harrison to the colored porter who accompanies him to the White House, with tickets for the trip at the regular rates of fare. The gentlemen represent.,ing the press did the same as the Others, and, like the .gentlemen of old, paid as they went i '» A large crowd had gathered at Greenville, 0., but the stop was too short for speech making. Change of engines was made at Bradford. At Piqua 5,(500 people ware assembled, and kept up a continual cheering, Governor, Foster and wife boarded the train here. The President-slect appeared on the platform as the train pulled out, and bowed his acknowledgements. At each station! large crowds had gathered but no other ■top was made until Urbana was reached. At Urbana the crowd numbered 2,C00 who howled like mad when Mr. Harrison appeared. The demonstration at Columbus was an ovation by 20,000 people. Gen. Harrison said: My Felloy-citizens I thank you for this wonderful demonstration; in these evidences of the good will of my friends I receive a new stimulus as I enter upon the duties of the great office to which I have been chosen. I beg to thank you. again for your interest [Great cheerTne train reached Denison at 10:05, and 1,000 people were at the station, but the train did not stop. Every steam whistle in the city, however, was turned' loose and pandemonium reigned supreme. The Presidential party retired soon after Isaving Columbus. The train reached Pittsburg at £35 a- m-, 30 minutes late, and pulled out for the east after a wait of 15 minutes. -All was dark in the. Presidential coach. . ’• ,