The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16
THE TRIBUNE PHILOSOPHER IN SPRING.
FIELD.

THE TRIBUNE PHILOSOPHER IN SPRING.
FIELD.
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 6, 1861
Occasional Chances at his White Cba,-His Relations 10
he Presidau-7he LSsrSno Jetpees Greeley and Lin
colr-WhGt the People Think Of n, de-, dc.
No artist ever longed more ardently for classical
model than the HERADs correspondent for opportu
nifty to add the philosopher Of the Tribune 10 the gallery
Of political portrsure collected by him since November
for the benefit Of your readers in this place Ever since
the mighty but alas now fallen, chieftan OF the
Albany lobby excited the natives Of this village nearly
out Of their wits by visit TO the President elect, have
devouty but vainly scanned the hotel registers with
durna regularity for the well known scraw Of the senior
of the Tribune. Giddings, Weed, Covode, Reeder,
Wlmot, Cameron, Baker, Chase and Corwin, and
other republican einences had all been here Why then
should not Greeley likewise wend his way hherT 1t IL
true his advent would most naturally be looked for i'm
medately after Weed had Piled "Old Abe" with his cum
ming wag. But the Tribune man had probably learned
from the HxRAID's Springfield correspondence that
Weeds compromise pills operated more 0d nauseum than
otherwise and thought the administering Of an an
dote necessary. Again, he knew that the great rail
splitter in the habit ofrelyng on his own energies Is
equal to the job OF Cabinet making without his assistance
Moreover he doubtless took the broad hint conveyed
by the writer at very early date the President elect
would not receive applications for subordinate offices until
after the 4h Of March, and hence was in no great haste
to make tracks for this point
However this may be- hieroglyphics among the latest
arrivals the St. Nicholas Hotel furnished conclusive
evidence this morning that he had acted upon the maxim
better late than never, and at last made his long ex
pected appearance.
It would be superuous to state that the event created
great furry among our political quidnuncs To be
sure for the last ten days big posters had conveyed the
intelligence in gigantic letters all sides that the Hon.
Horace Greeley, of New York, TO lecture on came
RIGA west Of the Mississippi the evening Of the 9Th
inst But his old hat, his cowhide boots and general
oddity Of appearance together with his political fame,
win never fail TO attract universal notice, matter how
well and long apprised community may be Of his com
ing Besides would any reader Of the HERALD believe
for moment that Greeley came here for the sole purpose
Of delivering lecture? Why, the idea Of purely acct
dental professional visit to the bdng place Of the powers
that are about to be is simply absurd.
How did Horace take the Of his defeat Albany
s probably the first question asked by your readers
reading Of his advent in this region Well your cores
pondent must confess that he has not convesed with the
disappointed asprant this rather pertinent subject
But the face is in reality the mirror Of the SOUL the
smiling serenity Of his counenance indicated most unms
takeably that he philosopher not only by name, but
this fatal blow to his ambitious dreams The only effect
the failure Of his hopes for the Senatorial toga appeared
to have upon him was TO make him more than usually
reticent and retired He stuck closely to his all
day, and admitted but few visters to his presence.
But what Of his relations to the President elect during
his stay? Candor compels TO state that he stood
his dignity and awaited the approach of Mr. Lincoln in
stead OF approaching This independent stroke Of policy
somewhat hazardous in view Of the constant demands
upon od Abes time by visiters that gladly submit to
the trouble OF hunting him up, but proved successful in
the end During the entire morning and portion OF
afternoon, however, Horace sat in his room In patient
pecaton Of seeing the gaunt form Presidential up
in his door. Many deceptive knock was heard and
many unwecome vister entered until his wishes were
realized. 1t was, indeed not until about four p that
Mr. lincoln could rid himself Of the opportunities of the
curious and expectan crowd that daily besieges him. and
pay his respects 10 the whose pen contributed as
much, If not more than any other influence, to his eva
ton to the highest Office in the land.
Mr.. Lincoln was conducted to lr. Greeley's room by
Mr.. G. u. Lincoln, the well known merchant
Of your city, who has been soournng here for the last
two days Quito number of newsmongers were standing
in the vestbue Of the hotel when the passed through
II on their way up stairs, and it truly wonderful to
behold inquiring stretch OF necks the widely opened
mouths and distended eyes.
what would not most Oh them nave given Tor the prv
ege Of being present at this interview between the most
potential republican journalist and the coming guide OF
the desnies Of this country What sight the meeting
Of these two awkward and homely, but remarkable per-
sonages, mus. have afforded What treat to have lis
tened TO their exchange or advice and opinion unre-
strained az that must have been, from their common
characteristic, frank buntness But unfortunately the
privacy customary such occasions was not dsvated
FROM ard hence am unable the hour Of this writing
(seven NJ to give "ful particulars but trust 10 be
able 10 do so in my next
The interview lasted nearly three hours. Mr. G. B.
lincoln was present only during part Of IT.
Greeley will deliver his lecture this evening and leave
for 81. Louis On the carly morning train.
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 8, 1851.
More Ato& Creeley7M h1Spressi1]e Conflict Among ne
Pepubcdn Orsa~s-7he Aoirity Of Placemen-- What Is
Thought Gf ne Resn a6 The Senatorial Contest in Nes
FORK, DC, dc.