New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-23
MIR. GREELEY IN THE SOUTH

HEMPsTEAD, Texas, May 22.-In response to
an invitation OF A Groesbeck, esq., Vice President OF the
Houston and Texas Central Railroad, who provided
special train for the purpose, party Of sc gentlemen
left Houston at III. for Hearne 100 miles distant 10
afford Mr. Greeley view OF the country along the route
Of the Central Railroad. The day delightful. Mr.
Greeley In good health and expresses much pleasure
at the appearance OF the country. The trip was most
satisfactory The party will dine at Hearne and return
to Houston in the evening The following gentlemen
compose the party:
H. Greeley, Gen E. A Merritt, C. storrs Of NewYoIk;
A. GrOesbeck, Vice President OF the Central Raroad W.
j. Hutchins Paul Bremond, W. B. Baker, c. Ennis OF the
the Great Northern Railroad Cen Robert Avery, Secre
tary of the Great Northern Railroad; T. Noble GheI
C. ~ fae RaeePtSa SDyn the
Hon II scanlon Mayor Of the city OF Houston Messrs
r. o. Love and W. Mcdonald OF the Board Of Alder
cock the j. sayles OF Washington County, the Hon
A. j. Hamilton and W. Craft Of Navarro; the Hon John
NarrowGauge Railroad Company; b. a. shepherd Pres
ident Of the First National Bank OF Houston c. Long
Company OF Houston; Charles Stewart Henry Perkins,
James Bailey Of H9nson g. Tracy Wa re
Webb of The Houston Telegraph j. w Calvin OF IRE
Houston Tines Elias smith OF Gayes'on, e1 df be Az
ISOLATED Press NJ G.. Howes superintendent OF the
Houston and Texas Central Railroad; j. A. Denny AS
sstan Engineer of the Houston and Texas Central Rail-
road, and A. W, Letting, acting as conductor.
The excursion party reached the Hearne Crossing OF
the International Railroad at p m and were received
by j. Sanford Barnes, President II. NJ Hoxce, General
superintendent, and other officers OF that road,
who had provided ample repast. The party were
provided with train, and went out to the
crossing Of Little Brazos witnessing everywhere evil
dences Of great activity and thorough organization
On their return President Barnes proposed the health
of Mr. Greeley, who responded in brief but pleasant
address follows:
II had been but short time ago when he little ex-
pected Texas but he reoced that every ct
is permitted to visit every part of the country
that 10y the aid OF the and old railroads the people
of the different parts OF the country were
better acquainted; that good neghborhoOd and sent
ment OF good will would be promoted ana
that only the material but the spiritual welfare OF
the whole country would he promoted lie saw IN tnese
enterprises already so prosperousy begun, the daWhS
influx of population should convert her vacant lands
into fertile fields and cover her broad acres win MONIES
of peaceful industry. He closed by the sentiment Pros
perity and success to the International Railroad"
Hearty applause followed the close of the address Mr.
Barnes responded in behalf OF the road after when Gen.
E. A. Merritt, being called on, made an address The
| party then took leave at $3.50 p. M, and returned
| 10 Bryan, where large crowd had gathered
TO see and hear Mr. Greeley who spoke from the rear
PLATFORM complimentng the people for the excellent
order and evidence of thrift he had witnessed He said
he should happy to make favorable report OF the
| what he ha zen. He was loudly cheered The eNcur-
sion party resented every shade of politics. and every
industrial in rest, and most harmonious and salts
|
| sembed to hear Mr. Greeley's address.
| RECEPTION AND WELCOME IN NEw-oRLEANs.
| Prom 7% Nee-9.iean' P's1yyr,t, My 70. vo..
TRiBUSE arrived in city a o'clock yesterday after
noon. splendid suite Of rooms (Iartmenis y and +,
floor the st. Charles oteD bad been reserved for him.
and he Is oGeGPSdng t Mt - Mrl aaG Chars
Storr Of NewYor Soon after his arrival number OF
y his trip he chatted cheeriuy with all his visitors.
In the evening Mr.. Greeley attended the performance ut
low travellers Messrs Merritt and storr. For to-day,
Mr. Greeley has accepted an invitation from Dr. Moves
shin Canal. After having inspected this embryo calr
he will in company with Messrs j. H. syphcr O6!es6y,
dfbers 60 down the coast 10 Visit Mr. Lawienccs sugar
plantation. on Wednesday morning Mr.. Greeley "Al
We trust that the brief stay of our esteemed cotempo-
rary in Crescent City will prove pleasant episode IN
his excursion to the Southwest and may be per
mtted to express the hope that his sOnn IN our sister
state of Texas whittier he goes for the special purpose
of delivering tine opening address the state Fair at
Houston the 22d inst will do much toward changing
any opinions which may still nger in his mind preu-
dical 10 the south We are glad that eminent repre-
sentative man Horace Greeley has come among us
We want the honest of the Republican party-those
who are Republicans upon prncple-to see Tor them,
selves and TO satisfy themselves as 10 tne uue sS vi
affairs in the Southern States We extend to Mr. Greeley
u cordial welcome.
From Tie Esr.OrIaans Tines Nay &C.
J A man Of the times Is now among u.s. If not
Greeley has not only been prominent American journal
is but, as philosopher and politician has investigated
all
not vet approved aud probably never will Crochety
and peculiar he is nevertheless regarded as an earnest
goes ahead and who does with all his might whatever
Ills head and heart approve His success and prominence
as Journalist ente him to high consideration from the
members of the Press here and else where while his sin
certy and conscientious devotion to duty should secure
for hum the That afI msH 30 enthusase 50 self
confident peculiar in his prejudices so liberal IN his
his high antcpatons is by no means wonderful Credn,
lous fault and too ready 10 act on his individual
he
led others astray. In giving currency TO unf0unded
ISLANDERS against ,e sTu ne ane ' an o1porunty Of
investigating these matters for himself ana OF acting on
his Judgment in relation TO them rather than on ms
crcdy We trust that he will be afforded an opportu-
nifty OF arriving at true ana honest cohe d WHICH
signing demagogues.
HUMOROUS VIEWS OF THE VISIT
The Nelr- Orleans Times devOtes several col
umns to buresque interview with Mr.. Greeley, re-
ported by "Arch COOney" Mr.. "Cooney Is supposed to
have presented himself and to have been received with
some tmidy, account OF suspicion that he was a
"Ku-Kux" The conversation consists mostly Of eff
fort on part Of the interviewer to impress his host by
very sanguinary stories illustrating the condition OF the
South The following passage presents Pc snnt as
represented sitting opposite each other at
dinner, with weapons by the sides OF their plates;
arch" he, "do all the people round here carry
weapons about um like them you got onP "Oh, no."
ser "eXcepn' that they tote par OF navy reyoNers
an knife to pop Niger with occasionally they all 90
unarmed But I've fest bin to church with my family,
an Deacon Babuster, who sets In the next pew to me-
guy at the last vestry meetln, an went
prepaid for him. Sure enu thar he with his wife
darters When the preacher got up an the
gregation bout half through sngn one OF the finest
sans ever hean sort thrOwed my left pepper over to
whar Ballbuster sot, an, blast my hide If didn't
him with his psti in his han an hit cooked ready to let
fly II made the least sign OF Tao kim him what does
do but sneak my barker too, an thar we sOt with
our fingers the trigger like two tom cats, TIL the
meetin was over. Durn them sunday night meetlns.
Thars bin of the bretberng killed at um last year.
young preacher had all OF his front teeth Knocked
ont al she last Love Feast"
ghe Commercial Bulletin in its local article announcing
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