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New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
HIS PLACE SECURE on THE ROLLS OF
FAME
Prom 1A, Ba'amor, A@crfcgn.

Prom Baifmor, Anerieon.
If the lessons of an untring industry, OF an
honorable ambition, of n brain that never ceased 10
plan, and hand that never stayed from
until the orerunner Of death paSied ther ae ~ "a "a
worth ANYTHING who dream OF success III lle hu
reward in heaven, there will he few VINO wiz 40. . P1 h
this day to study the story OF the existence tns ~ dd
vanished from among and 10 sorrow that IL ~
earth. There was not American DOy vi siIl i
had stepped over the threshold NJ the llmary scnoo
that had not heard of Horace Greeley Iho'o ""' H'
youth, 80 ,-,.-..,
Where tie brook and river meet" ,.---
and chershng noble longings for praEe anu ~ o
voyage down the current OF me- WIN ths "a pzes ~ & W U tp
and honor beckoning him onward who had not reu the
history OF those years that were begun III Wedisoe
toll on the ungrateful fields of New-hampshiLe ana
ended i'm the possession OF the power OF guldng anu
largely helping 10 control vast public influence III mas
been sand that Mr.. Greeley was the D.s known man IN
America The fact both testimony 10 ms suDstantlai
qualities of greatness which created the admiration and
respect of his countrymen and TO those peculiar mena
characterstics which him reputation Tor eccen-
rcy and inspired that curiosity which greedy swa
lowed all the details OF his life. ,,.,, .oo,,
As the chief exponent Of that journalism which seeks
TO make the newspaper safe guide ana director oi
opinion political, moral, ana s0cai topics, nl
Greeley holds place ON the rolls OF fame Every
man Of average intellect can COMPREHEND lhe ihn9Ien
power, resolution, and industry required 10 Duu UP
THE TRIBUNE While that lasts Mr.. Greeley has o more
worthy and enduring monument thah any tha nsho D
wrought marble in bronze. IL Is the living ana
proud testimonial OF his life In every line that SENDS
forth the world in the click OF each type mat as
into its printers hands, In each revolution O s presses,
there speaks the voice that preserves Ms n1nioiS
green and precious lle created and welded q
mighty power in the exercise OF which ne stoou
fully In the fierce light of criticism and contfoYersy'
There was atom of moral cowardice IN ms body
editor, who never became dlsheflehcu "hon sVo
good end to DC served through MS lnstrnhenalty'
he invited attack and returned is sits WIN ~ ~ ioA
hausble yigOr could crowd more INTO fe than
he did Rest was almost unknown TO HIM ht "a acsS9
mind sDurred him AT a racehOrSe speed through me- an.
gaye him no respite. The tecmlng brain, the busy
fancies and the tOing hands all alike ad 10 fest
now and bending reyerenty above hls grave we can
puck from IL the deafness flowers OF lessons O industry
honesty aud energy that shall bloom forever ana DC
fragrant to the multiiudcs who shall take example Vn
i'm
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
THE FRIEND OF THE MILLION.
From TA' Uii'a o9''r',r.


After an unusually severe and stormy struggle
with the world for nearly sixty-tw0 years, Horace
Greeley the founder OF TIE NEwYORK TRIBUNE, one OF
the few giants OF American history is pcaceably az rest
The announcement of his death will come to the MI,
he idngs the loss OF other man in the nation TOT
he was ali American, thoroughly representative Keuo-
jcau citizen pattern OF the possible product OF Iee
institutions and sefculture 10 whom we could all point
with pride. He left no American OF such commanding
sta Iure behind MN.
Mr. Greeley VIII be missed by the millions because he
has been cOngpicuOusly the friend OF the million. Con
stany on the alert armed all points, ana almost II
resstiDle strength, hc looked forth from the tower OF
his mind seeking opportunities 10 succor the opressel
and distressed of all cOOrs races and creeds. Ills
knghtly humanity Will be cmbamcd in the memory OF
men when many statesman and warrior now regaIde
as the exclusive property OF fame, are forgotten
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
A NATION HIS MOURNER.
Erom 1n. Waahinnton clronlcIt.

TTOm Ihs Wd8NI7JI0h IUVE'E'. =
The enmities Of party are buried out OK
sight Its storm Of passion ia hushed. Republican, lid
eral and Democrat alike remember only tnat tue grsas
country, and whose Journal Is known wherever Ine
nation Is known Ia dead. Thus suddenly and uneA.
pecedy 10 the country closes the Ike OF one OF the most
industrious and untirng OF men. The nation wOnd no
make him President, but 1t will attend as mourner ~
his grave IL did not its interest In gratylne ns
darling ambition, but II IL ready TO believe that nc inean
well for the country when he consented TO place hmsel
n position that his old friends believed fraught with
peril not apparent TO him. OF the iustrous trlO VINO
have figured largely in the political history OF Ne"
York and the nation, two have passed within q
very short interval The third Mr Weed) forgetting all
the bitterness OF alienation that has continued Tor
e him that there was nothing but love in the heart or
the living toward the dying. with heavy heart we luth
away from the stffening form TO meet as we may the
nIIiIns al lInnn,el.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
HIS GREATEST LESSON.

The busy life of Horace Greeley has ended
I'm tragedy Disease made "A paything OF his iron con,
stuion. His strong mind, which never before ylelded
one inch to excitement or depression, ghded guleky
heraIded death il made the more terribly solemn ana
significant by the events which ioreran ana
it great people who have stood to him LOT lnlrt9
years in the relation Of pupil to instructor, VIII nn9
itself to-day "A sorrowfu sympathizlng agnast anu
tbouOhtfuI community OF mOurneTs JueIe Is
sOrr0w at their own great loss There Is sympathy LG
bereayed friends whose numbers are narrower TItnIn
the mai of no family cccle Mingled with ana almost
rshadowing these feelings those others, wneh
read instinctyey and unerrngly in the Story Oh ts
fe and ths death, the lesson which most OF All we
needed as people to earn-he lesson which, II Horace
Greeley shall have thoroughly taught IL 10 US IN @ hs
vino will cope IN time 10 stand the greatest OF the
many great services he did for the people among WhOm
and for whom he lived and labored.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
ONE OF HIS CoUNTRYs GREAT MEN.


The tidings of Mr.. Greeley's unexpected
death have fallen upon the country with startling sud
deDness, aud have everywhere awakened feeling OF
public loss He had long been conspicuous Journal
kt politician and refOrmer. and had welded power
public opinion equaled by that OF few other men Of
his time.
But addition 10 this, and In addition 10 the very
wide extent 10 which the American people nad become
familiar with hts character his opinions and habits OF
life, lie had Just been standing before them candi-
date for the highest office Of the Republic
Every citizen, since the present month began, has
been called 20 give Judgment for against his election
70 the Presidency aud now 70 learn that he has
been cut down By death makes deep impression on
every mind. Whether accepted rejected ms "A cand-
date, he stood among those who, by common consent
have been pronounced the great men Of The country
tal election though probably not I'LL his defeat was well
nigh certain, 70 became PLAIN tat she would never rise
Rain from her slck-led.
Mr. Greeley immediately bct0Ok himself 20 her side
aud lAeIe 4.ty.c4 AI e.U. at.A.i.n. DY nsI aAa bY
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
A GOOD MAN AND A TRUE PATRIOT.


Mr.. Greeley may not have been the greatest
but he was undenably the most kabe man In the
United States Nor Is IL designate any survivor
who Is hls superior. the whole Intellectual ability
His character was very peculiar To sngulary
transparent sincerity and simplicity OF his nature he
added native shrewdness, In many things which was
scarcely less remarkable. Generous a fault he would
share his last dollar with the soedy looking ADVENTURE
who intruded upon his privacy and his busy work 10
make " "a blue streak" with the vrioc and not over
particular emphasis of his dsapprOva Of some bunder
oversight of the PRIMERS Office attaches His organ
OF what the phrenO0xsts would call 'perfectiyeness
Tho requirement Of nenfDess order and symmetricai
aud harmonious relation " the various parts OF piece
OF w0r-must have been, Incredible as the sateine nj
may appear to those who judge him by the chronic
disarray or his own garments, marked ard dis
tncye element IN his strange and eccentric character
This desire for perfection. never 20 DO gratied In any
mortal work, was conspouously manifested by Mr.
Greeley throughout his busy lfe In two tbings-and
both part OF the great newspaper with which his
is iDseparaby associated. one was an impulse 10
infuse his own written articles, even tho plainest
coarsest and most brawny othem, with certain govern
ng law and spirit OF @sthec correctness and symmetry
and the other was to make THE TRIBUNE tho neatest aud
most symmetriealy arranged sheet In the manner OF
ts mechanical arrangements OF any paper in the land
both points he succeeded. Even his more cooqnial
writings are admirable specimens OF terse English deye
oping what we may call the most distinctive American
spirit: and TIE IRIBusEs orderly and symmetrical ar
OF Its various departments one OF the fe
tres In which Greeley has stamped his own impress
upon that journal
We do not care now 10 dssect or dlscuss Horace
Greeley a character or even power In Anericat
politics. lie welded as wide ana strong an Influence az
u the country. Aud this too in the ace of h,
eLtag DualplVu9DIp vi el1pbc and uuUOuulr Ideas lie
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
THE FOREMOST REFORMER.
from TIE BosioE Herald.

The sudden death of Horace Greeley will
profound sensation throughout the country, the
pied as Presidential candidate Yet tnat candidacy
scarcely increased his fame. His name had been a
busy age. He took active part in every contest Of
manfuny for what he believed 20 be the right.
Few men make much Of impress on
baps enough 10 say Of him that he made
The NEw-YORB TRIBUNE, for many years tine most in
6uentia journal in America, and in the main welded It's
influence IN behalf Of was highest no6est and
best his great talents and remarkable industry he
made The TRIBUNE power, and though his Journalistic
work was The most important oI MS me- ana that Tor
which he will hve in history this only one sphere OF
hs mental activity. lie was youmn3us, intelligent:
and effective writer having more strength than grace OF
style, anQ caring nothing for literary ornament In deal
ing directly with his subject. He made many warm
friends aud many bitter eneinies with him there was
no such thing neutrality. lie was emphatic IN his
expression OF them. He lived and worked in the eye OF
ahe public, and all his peculiartes and ecoentrlcues
were matters OF common report scarcely newspaper
as puonshed IN the country IOf years which ala bot
foDtan his name. an Intelligent foreigner had Wis
bted New-YorE at any time within the last quarter OF
century and wished 70 see two or three rep
yeSentatiYe men, one OF them would have been
the editor OF TIE TRIBUNE. He represented his country
n the capitals Of Europe more constantly and generally
with more wisdom, than our accredited Ministers re
siding in them Few Americans were so well known by
name ia Europe as he. Whatever his political enc
mics may say OF his desire for Office he viii be foolish
man who disputes his ability his zeal, or his honesty
quenty the dupe Of swindlers. He was mpulsve aud
t1s chaEaetersnc sometimes LED hun into uncomiort
able situations which men OF colder blood and more
gfOyelng natures would have avoided. He was always
n the van Of every true work q reform but not 80
seems 70 have been man OF excellent common sense
nCt seeking the glory or the noOnety OF martyrdom
tAEh9 tue Dest atLanablc advantage with equanlmity
and never losing his confidence In his IN
humanity He was equally disiked by the fossil Con-
the age and the oneidea Radicals who are never salts
sS Without tearing down that which Is established Ile
s'Ab lAQagh hs did more 10 abolish SaYeIy IN this
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
ALWAYS A SINCERE MAN.
From The Philad>lphia Ledor.

The intelligence of the decease of Horace
Greeley will be received with deep regret hrougbouI
the entire country Tor MS fame Was commensurate with
the extent OF the American Republic ""n
IL was not even limited by that, as he was widely
known ABROAD as one OF the ablest, most eonsncnor
improbable, now that he has been n eandidaJa
for the Presidency OF the United S1,a
that he may he remembered matnly ~
remote countries In that relation bnt within ,h
limits country his memory will ha eh,aa az
connected with his character as great editor and "
the founder OF newspaper which he made t ona % t,
power within the lines OF the parties with when h
acted. "'
Mr.. Greeley was truly great Journalist. Az wri,o,
be was remarkable for the yigor and transeerde,,
ability with which be discussed all Questions tbat bs
made the subject Of his pon. ' "o
In cyer5 thug that he wrote and published be rrc.
3ented hI3 UeeuiAl ideas aa1 tUga vi ,AUughL i, III L.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
MOST PROMINENT OF AMERICANS.

FTOm IN Blng0T Whlg dhd tOuTltT.
The abrupt termination of the career of a
man who Tor quarter of century had been OF the
most prominent characters in American politics, aud
who had but recently occupied the conspicuous position
Of "a Presidential candidate through exciting and
markable campaign, cannot fail TO create deep i'm
preston throughout the country. Perhaps in
the United States has been more familiar In every sec
ton during the past decade than that Of Horace Gree
ley, and the short period which has elapsed since
it passing from lip to lip III every hamlet
Of the Union as a party slogan In great ma
tiOnal canvass, brings his death home TO the
minds of the public with most vivid reality The
voice OF partisan bitterness aud reproach had already
been hushed by sympathy with sickness and suffering
and it becomes silent In the presence Of DEATH while
friend and Zoe unite In sadness at the sudden stroke
which has smitten down gifted and distinguished
American
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
A SUGGESTION AS To FLAGS.
A WORTHY EXAMPLE.

About two years ago the rector of Grace
Church. Dr. H. c. Potter In his annual report OF church
work. suggested the desirabencss OF erecting building
for the extending chaItes OF the parish be
Grace House, and the report contained excellent plan
for such building. with handsome front and four
stories OF rooms containing free dispensary store
school-room, refectory, playground, leeure-room.
readinCroom, dormitorles, and gymnasium.
prominent banker OF this city on Oct % addressed
note 10 the rector wardens and vestry OF the church.
presenting the old Calvary Chapel with its two lots Of
ground so feet by lOO with the building. organ, and
ures the property To be held in trust Grace House
In the course of the note the following occurred
hayo been moved To this act chiefly by my desire 10
commemorate my late wife, Lucy kimball Morton, TO
whom the scheme or Grace House. when IL first sub
mitted 10 her by her pastor at became dear aud
who, before her death. had expressed her Intention
cooperating personally IN Its restoraton and am also
anxious to recognize by this gift the obligations OF
OF business whom Coo has blessed In their business
acknowledge their Indebtedness 10 Him ny gifts for the
benefit OF their felowmen
The building be altered 10 meet the needs of the
Home, or can bo sold at good gure and the proceeds
devoted to erecting Home another site In either
ease the name Of tue Institution Is 10 be Grace Memorial
House. aud IN addition To the various methods OF in
sructlon aid aud cheerful recreation included In the
irs plln Z s intended 10 Include the nucleus of Home
Tor Trained Nurses, work never as yet attempted n
us country, but remarkably useful aud successful In
England.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
MOST HONORABLE OF HIS TINE.

IIOIn IN bVIIJH IUHTIsF
The death of Horace Greeley takes from
American journalism the most famous OF its early lead
ers and OF the abest workers enrolled In its
The brief record OF his lire, which print else
where gives only faint idea OF the extent ana inlu-
OF his abOrs. and the most elaborate review could
not well Oyerstate them. lie was moreover rarely be-
loved his profession, and the part he bore in the
Presidential canvass lately closed despite all the
aspees II cngendered has tended 20 deepen and widen
the impression long prevailing la narrower circles.
The Circumstances attending his death are Of nature
10 awaken sympathy and dull the edge OF criticism but
safe say that Of his generation, not hold
Ing exalted office, will occupy surer more honorable
niche in our country history than Horace Greeley.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04

clearness and cogency as have the most convincing
power with OF the same general Ieanngs ana 10
make their sggressyo force felt by his adyersares
Although he has been represented as being wayerer
at times haltng unsteady between two opinions ana
neyertbeess the fact that he always able to give
clear and force for his course on these oooa
sIons and that upon nearly all other occasions no one
adhered more steadily what he regarded as the card
nal principles OF his political life
Mr Greeley In his private relations, was one OF the
most amable and kindly yhearted Of men. HIS closest
friends were warmly attached 10 him. and while his de-
cease will lie almost universally regretted by those VINO
dd not know him personally the sorrow OF those who
were near TO him will be deep indeed.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04

day 70 her care aud comfort TIL the melancholy end
came. Her death and his own Overwhelming political
defeat came nearly together They found him with
strength exhausted with digestion impaired, and with
his nervous system thoroughly disOrdered.
II was confidently hoped that The would soon rally ana
be restored 10 his accustomed strength But IL has been
otherwise ordained and he has passed from among tho
living almost the very moment when his name IL upon
all lips and his remarkable career is especially familiar
to all minds.
The circumstances in which his death has taken place
make IL an event Of worldwide interest while the fact
that il caused by the sacrifices which domestic M
fectOn prompted him to make viii awaken respect
for the man and husband the journalist and
the politician alone could not have commanded.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
HIS DEATH HARD TO REALIZE.
From TAs Riehm0nd Dispaich


The news of Horace Greeley's dangerous Ill
shocked the whole country aud tue tldngs or ms
death will be received with profound throughout
the civilized world. Death. always appalling 10 ls Wis
itatiOns to be more than ever so when ls Ylct
statesman whose has been OF late on every Amer
lean tongue, and who few short weeks ago was l,e
in many respects unrvaled In our history Rarely Is u
harder to realize the presence OF the dread destroyer
than i'm the case of Horace Greeley. America has never
seen ADLER journalist, more Jealous phahthrOpls.'
a sincerer patriot, a moro honest man, than horace
Greeley, whose loss the country mOurns to-day.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
THE GREATEST INTEREST EXCITED
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
From Der Deu,SeA Correspondent

= FF0M D'i ~ ~DeI9,' p: =. '''I7.'''. t W. o,,l
The death Of this prominent journalist ana
oltcan has excited the greatest interest throughout
Inc entire country. Both his friends and bis opponents
who il he has frequently erred has nevertheless earned
an honora BILE position III the memory Of ms cotempora
ries and OF pO,terlty. -, -.
In Horace Greeley there has departed one Of the most
distinguished citizens OF the United States, man OF un-
usual capacities, perseverance restless energy anu
without doubt, Of the most upright principles.
Coming from destitute circumstances, ne presented
worthy example OF sclfmade man, WHO, IN me last
Presidential election appeared candidate Tor the
highest office III the republic, and for whose personal
character no one can withhold his esteem.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
HoNoRED ABOVE HIS ASSOCIATES.

IN UODlHleFcElF It5'I' \
To-day ali that is mortal Of our late lamented
ty Hail 10 the memory OF no other representative OF
the Press have such honors been awarded as t4ose
where his busy life was chiefly spent; in this,
the tbeater OF his greatest achievements, u Is
made And vet from all parts OF the land, OF which the
telegraph or exchange lists give us information comes
sufficient evidences Of profound sorrow anu AeaIei'
ions i'm a noble emulation OF the spirit IN when New
York does homage to the genius and virtues o Aer mus
trlous dead.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
GREAT IN PUBLIC WORTH AND NOBLE IN
PRIVATE VIRTUE.

The death OF Horace Greeley, which is i'm
mnent ami NAV have already occurred ore this meets
tn readers eye, will De real misfortune To the hatoh
The causcs of so mouruful an event are no secret.
Between Mn Greeley ana his late wife there existed
H. ,lg wear DAYS ana nights of her last illness he
watched her bedside with such seepless ndehty that
even his robust constitution gave way under the effort.
II was exhaust ion aud grief, consequent upon as de-
voto and love r the partner OF his struggles ana sue
cesscs which brought Inn to the bed from which, prob
ably hc Mill never rise again. and while the succeeding
political defeat may nave added somewhat to the heaNl
ess of ms burden presence Of death his Dtterest
enemies will scarcely ascrlbe his decease to the dsap
pOmtment of an unworthy ambition ,,--
Tho IA ng away of a man Of Mr.. Greeeys character
and services must soften the harsh Judgments OF MS
later puuc which were so freely bestowed during
tes must uass away, ali differences must be fOr'
gotten an voices Of blame must he hustled ana t1oe
WHO rirt most bitterly against him but yeSteIdaNi
must to-day yed the homage which ms purity ms ooa
and self huc-gtuS honesty, hs brave warfare against
corruption bis dluntcsS and uncOnqueraOe perseVef-
aucc. and Ais great ability deserve. ,,
Even CEc causes and manner Of this distinguished
man. a. Ia must command the reVercntal respect OF
every man aud woman n the land. He was martyr,
to poiitical ambition. not to ya.,gl9roHs SeseeK
the erowning virtue OF American homes Ao loNed
The spectacle OF death 10y broken beart-a heart
broken for the sake Of the purest aud most sacred o
affections is not common among the great of the
earth but that the nation may well pause to honor It,
and TO cast grlards upon the grave Of one who, If moi
chosen to be the ruler OF the people. was the devoted
and uffccLiOualc father OF a loving home.
In the campaign Mr.. Greeley bore himself one con
vnced aud proud, n the conviction, that he was right
and that he represented great and good cause ana so
departing from custom. he appeared in public, and de
lyered addresses broad and statesmanllke
so fun of dignity. enhanced in their power by tbt
earnest accents conscientious truth. that they VIII b
remembered long after his candidacy shall have paset
into obscure tradition.
If there is or can he consolation for the decease o.
Horace Greeley, il is that now obstacle Will remaiI
10 the universal recognition Of his great public wortl
and his noble private virtues. His clear and industrious
brain. his kim, benevolent heart his active sympathy
for the suffering. ms eloquent Indignation at IN
Justice, his hOmcly truth and honor, his genlt
nature the strength Of his friendships, the pertnacy
and purity of his aims. tile high ideals for which ht
strOye IN every department OF life, and the touching SIX
nfcancc Of his early departure from Garth, will en-
balm memory In the grateful reverence and respect
Of his cOuutymeu, among the eyer-increasng roll VI
their iluStriOus dead.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-04

good man and patriot at heart ana DC W,
most nnselfish of men We have found him Vigorous
foeman whore blows not 10 be depsed Id tns
newer phase Of our political affairs we have recognhu
him as an honest man and patriot. lie has been
shamefully magned but he will be priced now thst @ Hg
ia gone; and he Will have his wish-ms monument WI"
bear this inscription:
HORACE GREELEY
Founder OF TIE NEwYORK TRIBUNE.