Said Good-bye

TAKIN'G THEIK LEAVE. Indianapolis, Feb. 25.- President-elect Barrison Bpent his last Sanday in this city, preparatory to his departure for Washington, in a quiet manner. With his family he attcnded services at the church where he has been a worshiper for many years. The edifice was crowded. At the conclusión of hls sermón, lïev. Dr. Haiaes, the pastor, epoke as follows: "Betore these serrlceB close I cun not but bearin mind tnat hicb to-day is prominent n the thoughts of us all- the fact that th s is tbe lost serv.ce prwr to the departure from among us of one who for more than a ttaird ot a century has been identifled with this Christian church as a memoer and an ofncer. When new members come to our communion we bid them welcome in the name of our God. Certainly it is not unfitting, wheo long-trled and honored members go out from us for a season to places of influence and of responslbility elsewhere, that we ■bould tender to them our heartfelt assurance of our godspeed. "I am sure u would be a grief to the members of this church were I to rail to break through the silencë that has chanicterized this pulpit in its relation to the peculiar excitement of the last eight months and permit you, eir, who have been so long and so intlmately associated with us here In Christian Ufe and work, to eo out without one word expressive of our earnest. affectionate wish and prayer. Thts is not the place nor the time for words of mere congratulation, however sincere. Our sense of personal esteem and gratificaron over your elevation to the Chief Magistracyof the Nation Is to-day overshadowed by the necessity ot saparatlon, and especially of tlie sense of the serious, the solemn, responsibilities that are to be laid upon you - responsibilities which no man on earth Is qualifled to meet in his own wisdom and strength. For unto you in no small degree will it be glven to influence for weal or ior woe the interests of 60,000,000 people. 'You go forth to meet these responsibilities carrying with you, as you well know, the unwavering conlldence as well as the warm personal regard of our f ellow-Christ lans. We Have learntd to believe in yon- in your personal integrity, in your tested, established, Christian character. Character is superior to achievement. Ii is itself the highest achievement. Office without character is nothmg. We joy in the anticlpation that you will exhibit to the people of this Nation that crowning glory of magistrates and sovereigns, a genuine, broad Christian manhood, pure in lis purpose, eathollc In lts spirit, undeviating in its loyalty to dnty and to God. "We remember that you are cilled not only to be an example but a leader to the people of this land. When Moses, who as an organizer and statesman stands without a peer in all history, received his commiss;on f rom Jehovah as leader of the chosen Nation he was overwnelmed hy the sense of his own weakness and dencien Otes. Unto tuin Jehorah ihrn spake and rave this all-sufflcient assurance: 'Certainly, I will be with thee.' The eternal God is the samo yesterday, to-day and forever. May you hear His voice speaking unto you those very words He spake unto the law-giver of Isntel, glrding yon íor the coming taaks, guuriling you trom tbreatoning perils, and enabiing you to lesid this grest American Nation forward to higher conditlons of freedom and righteousness. ■ In t 10 stormy days of our civil war we rocail tuut In the charge on the neld ot battle once and aain you led the ranks forward and plantee! the flag of our country upon thO ramparta galla ti tly won. How, as the leader and commander oí three-score mlllions of people, we pray Almighty God to grant unto you fitrength and courage and wi doin to lead these hosts iorward in the paths of justice and truth until our standard sha'.l be planted on the height of a Go5-honoring and therefore enduring prosperity. We know thut you have set before you as the pole-star of your public life- to use your own wc nis - 'a patrfotic purpose to promote the true glory of onr country and the highest good ol our people.' We are glad in the belief that the righteous hopes inspirad by your words and by your own life among us will be just fled in days to come. We rejoice in the conüdeut expectap tion that the coming quadrennium will be marked by priceless blessings irora the Father of mercies conferred upon our beloved country through your character and administration. I speak for all the members of this church when I say that we will hold you and yours tenderly in our hearts and we will remember you at the throne of grace in our prayers, ever beseechiiiK tnat God of nations unto whom our fatbers looked and were lightened to guide you by His counsels, to sbield you by His Provldence, to enrlch you witb heavenly wisdom and to malte you perfect in every good work to do His wlU." Dr. llaini's durin the dclivery of this farewell tribute spoke with much feelinjf and had the close attention of hls large audience. General Harrison sat with head Blightly bowed as though greatly affected by the Bolemnity of the occasion; as also were Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. McKee. At the conclusión of hls remarks the pastor closed the service with this prayer: " Almighty and everlasting Gol, Heaven Is Thy throne and the earth Thy footstool, and both Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Thou alone art the sovereipn Kuier of all nations. Thou givest the klngdoms of the world to whomsoever Thou wilt. Thou workest all tbings after the counsel of Thy will. We beseech Thee now to take into Thy holy care Thy servant whom Thou bast called to be the Chief Magistrate of this people. Endow him plenteously with the gifts ot Thy spirit. Let Thy wisdom be hls gulde. Let Thine arm be his strenglh. Direct him ia all his counsels and actions to Thy glory and to the welfare of this land, that through him justlce and truth and peace muy abound, that from him, and those assoclated with him In uuthority, there may go out influencos to develop the hlgtaest interests of our Nation and to bnild up in a yet nobler way a Chrtstian civilización that shall be a benedictlon to generations yet nnborn. And, together with thy servant, regard, we [iray Thee, all the members of his nouaohold. Keep them under the shadow or Thy wiags. Crown their Uves with the blesslngs of Thy Providence and Thy grace. As they go forth from us, our Heavenly Father, we commit them into Thy care. We muke this our prayer. Will Thou, Lord, malie Thy face to shine upon them and be gracious unto them. Wilt Thou, Lord, lift up the light of Thy couutenance upon them and give them peace. vnd now, unto Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly ibove all that we uk or thlnk, be honor and glcry tïirough Jesus Christ, for ever and ever, amen." At the conclusión of the services the ITarrison party made their way to the door. Btopping near the entrance the inembers of the consropation passed out, and cacli Btopped and poke a word of farewell. The General was visibly affected, and Mra. Harrison and llrs. McKee were írequently moved to tears aa the older inembers grasped their hands and uttered a short prayer for their preservatdon. After the crowd had vacated the church the party walked to the residence ot their pastor, where they bade him and hia ■wife good-bye. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 'X.- Presidentclect Harrison bade farewell to liis oldhome yesterday afternoon and startetl on bis journey to Washington. The special train carrytng himself and his party left this city kt 8:19 p. m. amid great entiauslaem. Washinoton, Feb. 27.- The train wlth General Harrison and party on board arrivedinthis city at 2:37 p. in. yesterday. The travclers took carriajres aiul were lrajuediately driven to tb.e Arlinjrton Hotel.