The Republican journal., 1872-07-18

oar beloved country. this generation aud gen
| eratons to come after Us will remember with
pr de and gratitude the convention Al Baltimore
I of the lIh OF July, ISL
Amid loud and continued appl tHse Mr.. boo
/! little took his seat.
The Committee Wait Upon Mr. Greeley.
His Acceptance.
New YORK, July II.
A little after noon to-day Il large parlor
Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel was crowded
by a company OF distinguished represen-
| tatlve men. Senators and eN-Senators of
| The United States, Congressman. editors
and Governors were from all parts of the
| Union. Every State of the republic was
represented by one or more of It's most
distinguished men. They were the Com
mlttee pointedtoapp Horace Greeley
and b. Gratz Brown of their nomination
| for the President and Vice President
| After a brief conversation the Committee
| left the hotel by twos arm-in-arnn, and
walked to the Lincoln Club, in East Dist
| street where awaiting them were Horace
Greeley, Whiteaw Reid, Gen. Cochran,
| and a few others. Mr.. Greeley sat in the
back parlor of the club house talking
with few friends, when the Committee
arrived, and expressed great surprise at
their early appearance. He said that he
did not expect to receive the Committee
| until late in the afternoon. Mr. Greeley
was dressed in IN alpaca coat, black
pantaloons, Willie ON table to his right
reposed the historical white hat
As the Committee filed into the room,
and almost filled it, Mr.. Greeley advanced
to the little table in the centre, and plac-
ing one hand on the table, awaited the
pleasure of his visitors
Augustus Schel, President of the Ma
tional Democratic Executive Committee.
Introduced Mr.. D0olttle, Chairman of the
Baltimore Convention. 10 Mr.. Greeley
After cordial greetings were exchanged
Mr.. Dooltte read from manuscript "A brief
address, as follows:
Mr.. Greelev-Thc National Democratic Con-
yention recently held ut Baili,norp has charged
lis with Tie pleasing duty of waiting ON vnu IN
person. To notify you OF lis unanitrue nomina-
tlon OF yourself as candidate for the Pres ieucN
We were informed that il would be agreeable
to yol 10 meet lis here at this time, and we have
come in i body to place in your hands This Of
fetal notification.
The published proceedings of our convention
show great unanmity, but those only whu took
part III them can realize the cordlaty and en-
tfuslit>m with which it WAS resolved to sustain
the Liberal Republican movement, to cooperate
with all patritic citizens to support the rrnci-
pies declared at Cincinnati and resolved also
As the best and Sur,.st mode OF giving en.rl to
those great principles, 10 nominate and To elect
the same candidates. We both Witnessed ana
felt that cordatY and enthusiasm
Mr.. Greeley. allow mr 10 Introduce To You
the members OF the Committee.
When the ceremony of Introduction was
over, Mr. Greeley took position in the
cpDtpr ri the and S,t,,l,A 81 A Nv. ,,,I
deliberately Us follows:
/ should need time were | to attempt 10 re-
ply ttly and fully 10 the important, aud need
not say gratifying, communication. 1t may ht.
thai should reply in writing. but ~ have
lately addressed Il letter which has beea wldrh
considered 10y the Liberal Republican CuuVpn-
ton. II may not be necessary. can only say
now that | accept yonr Nomination. accept II
gratefully i'll the same spirit in which IT was
offered. (Cheer>l | am AT present IN II posi-
ton which doubtless many would regard as a
proud one, but which is still enhalr.iss inc
one, because il involves the Temporary. and |
trust only temporary annoyance of a miscon-
SUI ucton OF my motives on part of some valued
and lifelong friends. am confident that time
alone is necessary 10 Nineicale my motives 10
all candid observers, and 10 convince all indeed
Of the Observation-Disclosures and patriotism of thu.
course am pursuing and intended Ia pursue long
before | was assured of so much ro-operaion
and sympathy. (Chcers.) The Time Will come.
and trust in God the opportunity 100, when
the world will see that YOU are no les Demo
cratic because you have pursued the course YOU
have. anu that am no less Republican hccali>c
accept your nomination. (Chcers.l
Here Mr.. Grccley's voice faltered with
emotion. He recovered himself and con
tinued
am not much in the habit of receiving nom
nations for the Presidency, (sreat laughter
and am consequently unable To reply rs re:t,li-
ly and tluently as others might. Creme wee,
iaughter.) can Only say that shall be happy
to see all of you. or at least us many of YOU a>
can come, at my humble farm home, where we
shall be able to converSe and confer more freely
than here. II you will come | Shall he happy
TO make You welcome to the best the flrm If
tordS (morp laughter and cheering and 50 |
| simply wish you farewell.
After a short pause Mr.. Greeley said,
| the train leaves at s :25 A. NJ
Mr.. DOolittle said that the train leaves
| the big railroad depot ut s 20 sharp
Mr.. Greeley-At the Harlem office, and
| returns so as to be here at 20 Mean
while some who may miss that may take
the 10: 40 express which stops ut Pleasant
| vile, and think that some means will be
provided to get them up to my place
| The ceremony of Introducing the com
| mttee was then commenced. Mr. Dolittlr
| introducing eacn MEMBER as ne came Tor
ward, Mr. Greeley shaking hand and in
some cases saying few words of greet
ing. The first gentleman introduced was
Mr.. Sykes of Alabama.
In the middle of the ceremony Of intro
duction Mr.. Greeley espied an old friend
in the crowd, and impulsively made his
way to him. Why, we used to report
together thrty-six years ago didn't weo
he asked. That's so, indeed. replied the
other, shaking Greeley's hand warmly,
and hope to come and see you in the
White House, Horace. This gentleman
was delegate from North Carolina
When New York was called, Messrs.
Thayer, Warren and Fowler stepped for
ward. With each Of these Greeley shook
hands warmly.
Senator Chestnut of South Carolina
who was in the Senate with Doolittle, was
also received kindly by Mr. Greeley.
: An instance of his memory may be
mentioned. Mr.. Doolittle introduced Mr.
Chever Of New Mexico. Mr.. Greeley
who was unacquinted with the gentleman
+ by sight, said "Chever is it moi Cleaver?'
, | and CIpaVar if Turned ont to lao