The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-09
At THE STATE HOUSE.
The Philosophy Of Being Lionized and
Speaking Without Saying
Anything.
HIS ARRIVAL AT BRADFORD.
Tappan Again Leads Him to the
Footights.

past nine O'Clock, accompanied by Ex-Governor
Weston and Waterman Smith, and took the train
for Concord. The anttPresidential party rode from
Mr.. Perry's house In an open carriage preceded
by band Of music and followed and nanked by
apparently all the citizens OF Manchester who
were able to be out Of DOORS The trip to Con-
cord was without more than the ordinary inter-
est, but when the train arrived the depot was
found to be full to overnowing with people, many
men being perched on the lamp posts, and an
upper balcony In the depot being filled with ladies.
Cheer upon cheer rent the air as the hero with
his white hat stuck on the rear Of his head and
resting on the arm Of Ex-Governor Weston, with
his umbrella and handkerchief in his hand,
emerged from the car
THE SAGE IN CONCORD.
The police arrangements were admirable Con-
cord having had at least one nights notice to pre-
pare for the celebration. and consequently path
way through the living mass was kept for the
passage OF the Sage, and consequently also his
accompany wing party did not suffer that agony Of
corns that invariably accompanies crowds. Bands
were playing. guns firing the national salute and
Greeley and Brown flags hung on every block
through which the procession passed. This con-
sisted only Of carriages. Mr.. Greeley, accompanied
by Mayor Kimball, strong Grant man; Waterman
Smith, Of Manchester, and ex-Congressman Tap
pan, occupying the first; delegation Of Alder
men the second; Congressman Hubbard, Colonel
Henry o. Kent, member Of the Liberal Republican
National Committee from New Hampshire, ex-
Governor Weston and Colonel George the third,
and members OF the press the fourth. Through the
dense
MASSES OF PEOPLE, WHO dAzED
in the most Open-mouthed admiration at the Phi
losopher, and sent up cheer upon cheer as he
bowed to them and passed houses decorated with
all manner OF welcoming devices, the cortege pro-
ceeded. The suns rays were beating with unusual
vehemence on the party, and the Sage had his
black silk umbrella hoisted and mopped his face re-
peatedly with his red silk handkerchief
The route lay up Main street, past the chief
business portion OF the city, past the State House,
where cannon were booming, bands playing, and
cheering muititudes were already assembled, in
Chestnut to State street, down State to Pleasant
street. in Pleasant to Main street again. and thence
to the State House, where the Sage debarked and
passed through the open spaces made for him by
the aid Of the police to the front steps, where Con-
gresham Tappan introduced him In a few appro-
pirate words to the multitudes that had by this
time TANNED every inch OF the State House yard.
THE PHILOSOPHERS ADDRESS.
Great cheering followed. and Mr.. Greeley came
forward, bowed and said
MY FRIEND TAPpAN, AND MY FRIENDS AND FELL
Low CITIZENS OF NEW HAMPsHlRE-More than half
century has passed since left this my native
State in quest OF fortune and larger opportunities
elsewhere Those years, as you know, have been
full OF incident. Time rushes, events hurry each
in this age lives longer than the whole Of the
life OF Methuselah. Wen, fellow citizens, the
half century which is passed since ceased
has seen the origin ana growth. Of railroads,
tcegraphs and the cables across the ocean.
ties. and it has seen, best Of all to me, the over
throw and the destruction OF American slavery.
loud applause.l great thinker has said that TO-
day Is great thing IN disguise; that day looks
common and trivial to the thOughtless but all
great and noble successes are made up Of to-days.
many have done better in this age; but would that
might feel that have added to the history OF the
last hall century Of my country believe that our
with better opportunities for its humblest
citizen because OF the events Of the last half
fury. In these events have borne humble part
often mistaken, often shOrtsighted, doing the thing
which seemed right not always which was in the
wisest and largest view right, but stu think my
the great mass OF the human race Ibelieve that
the great majority OF the human family are con
always wished in my busy life to come back TO
THE STATE OF MY BIRTH;
always hoped TO have some opportunity to return
not expecting ever again to dwell with its people,
but to commune with them, and 1 trust that the
few days which are to be spent among You and
with my friend will be numbered among the richest
and happiest days OF my life hope that hereafter
as well as now that In a life which draws towards
s cpse arr we ougn, 10 ne aevO o 20 resi-
hence, TO come 90 New Hampshire, to mingle with
Its people and rejoice with them that the old
sister States; that her half million of sons
and daughters, now residents OF other States,
and say, although her granite rocks are hard and
her soil niggardly, reluctant to give forth fruits,
still, for all that she is among the dearest OF all
states to us, and her people are among the hap
piest and most intelligent Of any have seen. SO
then friends in the trust that I shall have oppor
tunitles hereafter to minge more familiarity with
you, and that those differences which have sepa-
rated US In the past Will gradually fade away In
the light Of new events and new circumstances
and that we shall come to know each other better
and appreciate each other more thoroughly-in
that faith and hope now take my leave Of you.
ORDEAL NO. q
Cheer after cheer again greeted the Philosopher
as he bowed and withdrew into the rotunda, where,
supported by Colonel Tappan and Colonel George,
he once again submitted TO the American patented
stream OF people Of both sexes and all ages passed
g5nished were Judge Dana, ex-Gnited States sena-
Judge Fowler, Mr. Giicirist three Of Greeleyss
ley hmseand an ola ~ lady Mrs. BsE es
who knew him when he was boy. One individual,
thoroughly in the mysteries OF old sledge and
euchre said mpressively to the old gentleman as
he grasped him BY the hand, "Mr. Greeley, think
JOHN WOODS SON.
One hardy Granite state boy sad, "Mr Greeley,
man heartily; John Woods son who has the
old place now ~ The Old gentleman became 80
interested in recountng family matters with John
woods son that the procession OF hand shakers
was INSTRUCTED, and he had finally to be called OF
from the Wood family subject IN order to attend to
the less congenial business OF the day.
At noon the party drove to the Phoenix Hotel,
where q private collation. was served. Colonel
Tappan sat on the right OF Mr.. Greeley, Mayor Kim.
bali on the LEFT and Mr.. Henry o. Kent at the foot
1t was purely social affair and passed OF without
any speechinaking.
Arrival of the Philosopher Mt Bradford
More Mnsic, Gunpowdcr and Family
Cousirls-Tappan Again Introduces
Him, for N Speech.
BRADFORD, N. H., August S-Mldnight.
| AT about four O'Clock Philosopher Greeley tool
the train q special car being rendered him by tn,