Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-09

CONCORD, Aug. S-Horace Greeley arrived
here shortly before noon, and was received at
the depot by the mayor and city government
committee, and delegation of citizens. He was
escorted to the state house, where short recep-
ton was held. Mr.. Tappan made a welcoming
speech and Mr.. Greeley made brief reply.
The following is Mr.. Grceey's speechi
My friend Tappan, and my friends and fellow
citizens of New Hampshire. More than half
century has passed since i left this, my native
state, in quest of future and larger opportuni-
ties elsewhere. Those years, as you know, have
been full of incidents. AS time rusheS, events
hurry each other in our day, and one who lives
half century in this age lives longer than a
whole century of the life of Mcthuselah.
Well fellow citizens, the half century which
is passed since ! ceased to be resident
of New Hampshire has seen the origin and
growth of railroads and telegraphs and the
cables across the ocean; it has seen the rise and
fall of empires and dynasties, and it has seen,
best of all, to me, the overthrow of American
slavery. A 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. do not know how well men have done;
how many have done better in this age; hut
have added something to the history of the last
half century The country is better worth liv
ing in to-day, with better opportunities for its
humblest citizen, because of the events of the
last half century. In these events have borne
an humble part; often mistaken; of short
sightedness, doing the thing which seemed
right, not always which was in the wisest and
largest view right; but still think my life has
led me to exercise Il larger charity towards the
great mass of the human race | believe the
great majority OF the human race are constantly
aiming to do the right. | have 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 trust the few days which are spent among
YOU and with my friends will be the richest and
happiest days of my life hope that hereafter,
as well as now, that in life which draws
towards its close, and which ought to be de-
voted to rest, shall have frequent opportunities
not many years hence to come TO New Hamp-
shire to minglc with its people, and rejoice with
them that the old state bears so proud position
among her sister states; that her half million of
sons and daughters now residents of other states
will always look back with pride and affection
to the state, and say; Although her granite
rocks are hard, and her soil reluctant to give
forth fruits, still for all that her people are
among the happieSt and most intelligent of any
we have seem" So then, friends, perhaps that
! shall have opportunities hereafter TO mingle
more familiarly with you, and that these differ
ences which have separated us in the past will
gradually fade away in the light of new circum-
stances and We shall come to know each other
more thoroughly in that faith and hope. / now
take my leave of you.
He was then escorted to PheniX hotel, where
he dined and aiterward held a reception. He pro-
cceded to Bradford this afternoon, where he will
remain over night as the guest of Mason w
| Tappan. A good deal of enthusiasm was mani.
Tested on his arrival here by the large crowd that
| had assembled and a national salute was fired
BRADFORD, N. H., Aug. S.-HOrace Greeley
| left Concord for this place about four O'Clock
| this afternoon. At West Concord, COntoocook.
vile and Warner crowds of people had assem-
| bled to greet the candidate for president. Al
the two latter places, sautes were fired, and Mr.
| Greeley left the car to shake the people by the
hand. Arriving at Bradford, he was met at the
| depot by brass band and large concourse oil
people, who escorted him 10 the Presby house
where rooms had been engaged. A reception
took place on the piazza of the hotel, and Mr.
Greeley made brief speech.
1t is understood that he will remain here
until Monday, when he Will 90 to the White
Mountains.