The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-17

oecorbteu, Wnue the larger hotels, like the sea
View, the Ocean, the Surf ana the Farragut.
were gorgeously arrayed in bright and breezy bunt-
ing. At the Ocean House the procession halted.
ana Mr.. Greeley presented himself for q moment
In the reception parlor, where hasty Handwriting
took place. Thence the party proceeded to the
residence OF Mr.. q. n. Jenness, private COTTAGE
where the Philosopher Is to remain as
a private guest During the first hour
or two OF his arrival he was waited
upon by number OF distinguished
men from Mississippi, Georgia and other Southern
States sojourning for the summer at this pleasant
resort 1t had been arranged some days ago
that
CLAMBAKE SHOULD BE RENDERED
tho famous Philosopher near the Farragut House.
Accordingly at about four O'Clock the liberal leader
and his company drove down again, accompanied
by music, to this fine hotel. The whole piazza
crowded with aags, and its whole population was
assembled about the grounds. The Philosopher was
received by the Hon. A. B. Stoughton, OF Washing
ton D. c. who cordially rendered him the hospitality
and welcome OF the neighbOrhood and hoped that he
might enjoy pleasant stay on the beach.
IN REPLY, MR. GREELEY SAID
WISH ladies and gentlemen, 1t were true that had
laid aside all my cares aud duties for brief sojourn
at this pleasant resting place. should be very
grateful II circumstances enabled me to do rs you
are doing, as the yearnngs of advancing years
rest at the seashOre as you are now doing
Even to-day, while linger here I leave
iected. I did hope that this Summer would
bring to me what no Presidential Summer ever yet
brought. hoped that, instead OF an increase Of
labOrS, the present Summer would witness dimi-
mutton or them. In giving up Journalism ind that
other and more pressing duties compel me to go
here and there. To tell the truth, have no relax
ation no rest. 1t has been said by a greater man
than that we nave all eternity to rest In, and
will do what seems incumbent on me, hoping and
pX Al n hara
only for an hour OF ease and friendly greeting, l
now cease nom taxing your patience further.
At the conclusion loud cheers from the men and
hearty applause fr0m the ladies', among whom are
a number of New York bellies, greeted the hardy
farmer and he departed a. once for the clam bake,
which was set in pleasant grove few hundred
yards from the hotel.
MEETING AND EATING WITH ROBSON
Here a surprise awaited the hero OF the white
hat, for who should he see coming to greet him but
the Secretary OF the Navy, George M. Robson
IN prop,ta persona. The two smiled i'm
mensely as they recognized each other
and then they shook hands together
and then they sat down to the cam-bake together.
Mr.. Frank Thompson presided. Mr. Greeley 0ccu-
pied seat near the middle Secretary Robson sat
near him, Mr.. Charles Levi Woodbury. on the other
hand and the rest of the company where they could
The menu comprised surprising variety Of CLANS
CLAIMS baked, clans fried, clam fritters, clam chow
der and CLANS everywhere. An interested group
stood about the significant clam eaters watching
the way in which probable President and an &C
tual Secretary Of the Navy mastcated the dainty
bivalves. They seemed to do It In perfect accord
They had evidently shaken hands across the bloody
chasm so far as eating clans could enable them
to do 80. The weather was threatening and a
slight shower came up while the clam eaters were
rArJ.I ,vrt vIsa "AN .unt,No. tl,A
bold mariner both knew they were not sugar and
salt and would not melt, they stuck courageousy
to the clans despite the rain. The shower soon
ceased; then the now Of reason commenced. Mr..
Charles Levi woodbury. proposed the health Of Mrs.
Philbrick, the hostess, who had gotten up the en-
tertainment for them, and, after paying her neat
compliment, called upon Mr.. Robson for an ex-
preston Of his sentiments. The Secretary was not
80 thoroughly prepared as he might have been, and
was somewhat unduly impressed with the impor-
lance Of the occasion and the significance of the
situation, and he made speech perhaps rather
solemn for the OCCASION but such 1t Is you have It,
SECRETARY ROBEsON's REMARKS.
LADIES AND COMMUNICATIONS distinguished
guest Is a1lative OF New Hampshire, while myself
am stranger, seeking here what cannot find at
home. Nobody fails to recognize the greatness
from the sail and rom the regions that lie afound
from her rock bound coast, her rugged mountain
BlueS, from ueT Qulcb ldTlS anu villages. new
England has made her impress on every commu-
nifty. Her sons are found making the Impress Ofthelr
conduct and usefulness, and wherever
they are found their influence Ii felt and felt for
good through all the channels OF our country. All
the political questions which have agitated our
country in the past and will agitate 1t in the future
are Of a character to challenge the attention OF
mankind. II q country is to succeed-to keep even
pace with Its fellowsIt must practice those virtues
and the principle must be recognized that labor Of
every kind shall have social and political power.
country and to the world the fact that
the secret OF American success Is to be found In the
which New England gives to the country and her
sons illustrate that their spirit is the spirit OF
progress their success the fruits Of their industry
but, friends, OF course cannot make long speech
nor particular one, for 1t is necessary under the
circumstances under which we stand, that should
deal only with broad principles
During this speech Mr.. Greeley sat leaning back
in his chair, with his white hat in his lap, indus
trously studying the makers label inside, but he
did not close his eyes nod during the period
OF It's delivery. A round OF cheers greeted the
bold mariner when he concluded, and the cry rose
for '.Greeley.n The people on the distant piazzas
OF the hotels heard the cry and, having just drank
in the music of his golden words, fastened from all
sides to the dinner table In the hope Of another
draught.
MR. GREELEY's REPLY.
Mr. Greeley rose slowly, and, with quizzical
look, said:-
Mr.. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTIEMEN-It IS
one Of the most striking exhibitions OF human per-
verslty that II individuals agree on nineteen prop0-
sitions out OF twenty, II you bring them together
they will venture on no discussion relative to the
nineteen, but will at once be locking horns
on that one proposition. I understand watering
places to have been established and con-
structed to overrule and disregard this perversty.
While my distinguished friend on my left and are
somewhat at variance on the more important ques-
tions of the country, we ind ourselves In perfect
accord on the subject OF clans. We are here, then
together to illustrate and to emphasize that accord
CLAIMS unite us In this delightful intercourse, where
we need only little more delightful surroundings
OF weather. While we recognize no discOrd, we
will II You please dispense with oratory and DIS
cuss clans.
AS he sat down cheers and laughter rose from
the assembled crowd and Mr.. Robson offered
Mr.. Greeley few more stearing hot clans In
token of continued accord. Mr.. Greeley kindly
took few more In compliment to the sentiment,
and the clam marty at once broke I'D.