Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-16
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1879.


speech WHICH, aCCoIulHS 10 tue Desl lbtOTlnalOH
he could get, would be most effective there Even
this ingenious expedient did not save him from
some mistakes. Yielding to the hospitality of
his entertainers, he committed the fatal error OF
taking too many drinks before speaking, Instead
of defcrring that refreshment until he had fin
ished his oratorical laborS, and in the confusion
of mind produced by this indulgence, he made
in Kentucky the speech adapted 10 Ohio, and
rice uersa. As consequence of this weakness,
in one place he barely escaped with his life from
an infatuated mob of ex-rebels, who took him
for black republican in a thin disguise, and from
another platform he was forced TO retire hastily,
in an exceedingly dcmoralized condition of mind
and body, because he had ventured upon glow
ing eulogy of the confederate leaders, which
the Ohio democrats, though they might be per-
sonally Indifferent, felt would damage their
party in that neighborhood. After these signal
failures Mr.. Nasty, we are told, retired from
the field of political oratory in sorrow.
Difficulties of similar nature may beset those
who advocate the election of the Cincinnati can
didates. That they will receive any consider
able republican support is deluSion, TO be sure,
but ii is delusion which Greeley's friends cam
not abandon without at the same time giving
up all hope of success for they are not foolish
enough 10 expect to elect him by democratic
votes alone. There are facts in Mr. Grecley's
history likely to secure the favor of various
classes Of voters; but an impartial review of the
whole would not recommend him strongly TO
any. 1t will be necessary for campaign orators
TO make judicious selection from the sayings
and doings of this remarkable man, adapted 10
the latitude and the character OF their respec-
tive audiences. With an assembly composed of
northern republicans, it may have good effect
10 refer TO Mr.. Greeley as one of the
founders of the republican party, to
dwell upon his early opposition TO slavery
and the fugitive slave law, some parts of his war
record, his support of the congressional plan Of
reconstruction against the usurpations OF Andy
johnson, his denunciations of the lux, and
approval of the enforcement laws, and perhaps
it may do no harm TO touch lightly upon his
declarations against the carpetbaggers there
would be some little risk in introducing this
latter topic, as most northern audiences would
include some relatives of that much abused
class, but II might give favor of independence
Just as an occasional imperfect harmony in mu-
sic adds piquancy to the composition. Before
most northern audiences it would be safe to
praise Mr.. Greeley's advocacy of protective
principles, but here and there one would be
found TO which it would be safer TO say nothing
on that subject.
To a southern republican assembly much the
same general line of remark would be accepta-
bic, but of course no reference to carpet-baggers
could be permitted. To ire the democrats.
heart, either north or south, quite different
Grafton would be needed, and it would require
TO be carefully varied TO suit the latitude as well
as the political procliviues of the hearers
Southern democrats might proftably be re.
minded that Greeley, at the beginning of the
great conflict, upheld the right of secession, and
Of the familiar fact, which is his strongest claim
upon their affections, that he bailed jeff Davis
but neither of these points would be likely TO
tell with much effect upon the democrats of New
England or Iowa The Niagara falls peace
mission, perhaps, if its issue were not so ludi-
crous might be so handled as to leave favora-
BILE impression upon either audience. Thus we
see that if the orator could keep his head clear
and have each audience composed of per-
sons from only one political party, and
escape having his speeches reported, he
might get on very well and really have ex-
cellent material for some rather effective oratory
to suit people Of all phases of political belief but
the misery of his situation is that he cannot SO
select his audiences, announcing that this evening
by request he will address democrats only, while
tomorrow afternoon republicans alone are in
vted TO attend. To please them both without
offending either might ee possible for dex-
ferrous orator whose purpose was only to amuse;
but to draw from the parti-colored and eccentric
record of Horace Greeley arguments that should
persuade southern democrats to vote for him
without by the same process alternating southern
republicans, is task which human skill and
ingenuity may well despair of accomplishing.
Oicoursc, there are certain peculiaritieS of Mr..
Ireeiey, and incidents in his career which friend
ly orators will not care to mention to any audi
enee To be reminded of his con to Richmond
ciamor viii not probably increase auybody's re-
speet lor him OF confidence in his sagacity. nor
Will his famous plan for the resumption of spe.
che payments, 10 wit: paste up a placard an.
nouncing the intention to resume and then re.
sumo, win him many votes. His tremendous
profanity and bis coarse brutality of speech and
manner, bis singular incapacity to distrust any
one who 6atters him, his unfortunate choice Of
political associates and bis want of faith and
courage in great crises, will also
be ignored by the advocates of his
election. But, on the other hand. there
are some things that may be safely as well ne
iruihtuy said of him before an assembly Of any
or all shades Of political faith. They arc NO,
very important qualifications for the presidency
pu' they are at least offensive TO nobody and
may DC seryieeaole in promoting general good
huulor during the canvass Among these arc
tne iae's' OIL which great use is made already
'i"' ", Uteeiey wears white hat and whit
e"S, 'nat ne has been called tour later Frank
hn' and IS by some believed to he a rhiioso
pher' and that he is an amateur farmer rois,n,
cosby eaooages and pumpkins REPRESENTING n
unknown outlay "'
50 far VIC have spoken only of Tho o,,,.-
menis in which Mr. Greeley's caroor 80"
me advocates Of the Cincinnati ticket If ",
shouid omit all mentiouof Mr.. Brown we shoni,
follow The example of those who make him tho,
candidate for The vice presidency. His noli,ioa
course has not been altogether consistent :,
commendable, and his partizans recognize tbo
fact by saying nothing about him. since tbere
little to be said in his favor He is like hi
leader on the ticket in this, that he has recom
mendations, such as they are, to the favor \
both parties, and equally strong drawbacks. Tn
cousin and political ally Of the Blars. and NJ
cause OF Frank Blairs election TO the senate
ought 10 have some claims upon the democra, !,
and ior the same reasons should he ohiect,om
H"e y republicans, while the man who Nd
O"e pne most extreme radical in Misso,,s,
"ou'u naturally have to pay high nrco - =
gam democratic favor. IL would =. ~ W y
make a favorable showing Of Brown,s 'a ~
Oreeleys political record before 49,, ~ {
audience while the former has no po o,I''suou
indifferent qualities 50 far as anvh 49, = eve
know about him. Mr., Nasby, with nc 's ..,i,.
gained by his unfortunate cxuer,o,,o, ',ouo
likely 10 take the stump for the rin,',,. :
ticket
The Cincinnati Gazette sayss 'That from,
dons uprising in favor Of Greeley and Bro