New-York tribune., 1872-12-03
IN TIE TRIBUNE OFFICE.
A TRIBUTE FROM THE EMPLOYEES.

A meeting of the past and present en-
ployes OF THE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE, including members
of the Composing Room, Press Room, and Mailing De-
partment, was held in the Composing Room, yester-
day at O'Clock p. M, to take action on the death OF
Horace Greeley. Washington A. Dodge was chosen
to preside and A. VanderwerRer wac appointed
Secretary W. W. Pasko offered the following pre-
amble and resolutions, which were adopted unani-
mouslyi
Whereas Deaf tn has taken from In the midst OF his
usefulness Horace Greeley, the Founder aud Editor Of
R.,o1ta Fiat we depors his loss as one acctng the
whole world which has been made better by his manly
advocacy of social reforms, his hatred OF human
and his Opposition to evils known before his day. but
since abolished by his influence; aud we mourn him az
attached riend ajust employer and true ana Iaitn
Resolved That tender to the members Of his family
the conductors OF this paper our sympathy under
the blow they have just received.
Resolred That this body attend the funera as marx
Of respect.
Mr. Pasko then addressed the meeting as folowsI
We scarcely thought as we attended the funeral Of
william f. Beers that the next death out OF those who
are Intimately associated the conduct Of this journal
would be that OF It's great founder. Horace Greeley We
have so long accustomed TO looking up 70 him as
y Ts than that Of any other man conneOted with the
press during our lifetime. There are thousand
soaans to his credit but to US his chief merit was that
his humanity never sunk in the politician or the ed
tor His heart noble, his hand Free his counsels
available TO ali who knew him, ana he ever took warm
In every plan 70 relieve suffering or diminish the
OF Mr. Greeleys character at this hour We nave lost
friend snd are in no mood 70 weigh ms merits ana ae
merits. Still think we should DO remss In duty
IN we did not least alude to his opposition TO human
slavery aud his efforts TO improve the condition OF
workinQmen. At time when the conscience OF the
leaders OF parties was dead, and only John Quincy
Adams, OF men whose voices were influential In the
councils OF the nation, offered remopstrance against
the evils that threatened the existence OF the Govern
ment Horace Greeley was known as O man opposed TO
Slavery aud was disked accordingly. That shame is
now his glory, and think that he would esteem
his greatest claim on the tndgment OF posery the
fact that he gave any TO tes sum
OF human vanies" He opposed n as he did the
oppression OF the classes who labor by tner hands
he knew no difference between white and black,
rich and poor All were VI value 60
him Not only did he theoretically adhere TO
this rule, but he proof OF his belief In IL by hts
practice The present condition of printers In New
York their freedom. from savlsh customs, is largely
owing 10 the whose death we have met 10 depore.
the last act or his life In relation TO the art pre-
seryatiye TO the men In his establishment
pay for standing tyne. We have had our differences
With hm but think express the feelings OF those
who were then most active against him when say that
You, Mr.. Chairman. were acquainted with Mr. Gree
ley when he came here poor ana frendless lad. and
have watched hts coufse ever since. 10 has been
such 10 reflect credit upon him In every way,
He was poor; he died with competence, aud might
left much more had not his heart been gelier
latter days had so extensive fame. gained with
out Office or other props that weak men need.
lie had then no friends; but those who heard
the Intelligence of his death with grief can
be numbered by thousands. They are found
throughout the wh9le hab,ta6le globe. He has been
dee FLnh paxs.