The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-04-18
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Nc Greeley seems SO wish 10 make
tbo northern people believe that he did
uo, call upoa len lasis, bot the New
York Tms gives evidence that be did
~ follows
Mr. Greeley net Davis at a hotel 10
Memphis On the 81 # June, 1871,
where be bad arrived the day before
from Yicksburgh An account Of the
Interview was Published at the time 10
the Memphis Aoalaaels, written by
reporter who was present, Ii was re.
published Ia New York on the 9th, aud
Immediately after 10 nearly every pa.
per IN the country, aud has been allow.
90 to 90 current from that time 10 this.
In that report it is stated that Greeley
called at Davis Hotel, and inquired
concerning his health, aud was informed
that Mr. Davis had been looking for a
call from him all the morning, and had
Just left the house. Mr. Greeley said
he would like 10 pay bis respects to
Mrs. Davis, il be had time and oppor.
tunity These were lacking, il seems
ia the case Of Mrs Davis, hnt not in
that Of her heroic husband, who our
readers will recall, has historic right
TO be accepted as substitute for his
wife, ever since he d0nned her ater-
proof cloak and hoop.skirt In the
course Of an hour the ExPresident
and the would-be President got togcth.
- Hon. JEFF Davis the reporter
% the Ieaioaeie states, was ushered
into the presence Of Mr. Greeley, at
whose hands be met very cordial
reception Mr Greeley inquired Of
the health Of Mr.. Davis with much
warmth aud carncstness "Mr. Davis
expressed the gratitude Of himself and
Mrs. Davis for his kindly service soon
after the war Mr. Davis. we are In
formed, showed kcenor appreciation
81 the proprieties 81 the occasion than
bis gushing companion. He was dig
nifed and somewhat formal IN manner
while Mr. Greeley was frank, easy and
quite laxative
We do not care 10 comment on this
performance Our readers are quite
competent 20 form their own impress
sion Of it's character aud Of the figure
cut in II by the principal actor We
merely call attention 10 the evidence,
which is so minute, complete, and
overwhelming that Mr. Greeley is fool.
ish to try and get away from it We
may add that il ia much more trust
worthy than Mr. Greeley's memory
hat citeu misleads him, as when he
thought he popo-cd weeds charter at
tlhany
Ar Freely trie. IA force al analogy
ts@twera has billing and cooling with
Davis and Gen Grants appointment Of
l.dugstrect toa cAil position There
IL none. Longstreet early and warmly
advised a Submission IN good faith 10
the National Government, and his ap.
pointmeni was . recognition q that
TACT Davis is ! rebel still. and boasts
oft When Greeley gave him that
very cordial reception, he was fresh
from tout 10 which he had been max
iug rebel speeches, IN reply % sere
nsdes - the tune Of the Bonnie blue
Flag 10 crowds that called him presi.
dent and that applaudcd madly every
hateful sentiment toward the nation.
every sainglorious utt,rancc with rel.
rrenec q the rebel cause just one
week before Mo Greeley q bim. be
nadc oac - these speeches at Atlanta.
Ga which was reported by the heal
correspondent q tbc Hefald. and wh,ch
sss oeriensisely printed II the South
bat Gueley could hardly have failed
T. have read il H. said 4 asa not
u ,hose who accep, The situation
avcepi nothing These cant phrases
that VIC hear - much q about 'accep.
tang ihe situation. and about our rights
having been Submitted u the arbitra-
mcnt e saf arc bui the excuses u
eoWArds admi, that power prevails
! admit that ths; power + - great that
& would le fplly u resist Il ard iAsre.
t.rr srn y favor d myself being qui.
esceni aud advise yoa l. the sane
course ba, | 40 not admit ihat cur
rights have ever been Submitted q the
ahatrameai 81 the sword With these
words on bic lips. the arrh traitor was
greeted a. a friend by Mr. Greeley
sl.o uow sspircs 70 BE- use President 81
tie United States Ii fairly illustrates
the dit1ercace betwcea has way II treat.
tlg rebels and that n Gen Grant We
prefer Grauts