Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-24

How He Spent the SUNDAY.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal, Sept.
MIR. Greeley is not untidy in his persor
nor slovenly in his dress. On the contrary
I lie dresses neztly, and quite as well as min
out Of ten Of The gentlemen whom one NEE
inthe street. He wears handsome suit Q
black, cnt in modern style and sitting neat
ly, white sOft hat with modern Tidtl
brim, is clean shaven, and, being consider
ably bald, his sine br0w's broad expanse'
is prominently shown. Ills bearing Is erec
and impressive, but kind; his manner ge
nial and courteous, his step free and strong
and he is altogether a kindly, intelligen
looking gentleman, who viii bear compar
ison with the general run of men 10 easy
circumstances. His hat is soft, but no
sloucEed; and there was some disappOint
nlent OF: The part OF those who had
heard of that lat, to- find that It die
not have the twists and kinks, the
marks of wear and tear, OF wind
and weather, that they had been
taught to believe. The general verdict is
that Mr.. Greeley Is much finer-looking than
his Portraits represent him, and more than
one who was opposed, or at least Indifferent
TO his success, has been heard, since seeing
him and hearing his wise and patriotic ut
terances, TO speak warmly in his favor.
His voice is pleasant; hardly strong enough
for large assemblage, and his style is cal
culated to impress his audience with his
sincerity and earnestness. It was COM
mon reffiafk yesterday that he was great
deal better looking man than llis competi-
tor, with about as much More Of the signs
OF intellect in his features as he mas OF
Craftsmanship, and eloquence, and patriot
ism in his speeches.
BIr. Greeley follows the good old maxim,
"Early to bed and early to rise." Yester-
day morning be was at breakfast at
O'Clock, and last night passers by his door
noticed that his shoes we're out at 9 O'Clock.
Doubtless much of his fine health of body
and mind are due to bis regular HABITS in
this respect. He keeps 10 dissipated hours,
gets on no jolly drinks, and wakes up with
no headaches and red eyes and thirst for
''hOck and soda water" Neither has he
adopted the cigar as his inseparable COM
panion, nor let his best affections run in the
direction Of the stable or the kennel.
Large numbers Of people called upon
Mr.. Greeley at th Cali House yesterday.
Nearly all day the spacious halls Of that
magnificent hotel wore bustliHg aud live
lY aspect. Gentlemen and ladies' prone
naded the broad corridor before the par
lors, and the gentlemen's parlOr at times
was full Of visitors OF both sexes, ali Of
whom were cordially and pleasantly re-
ceiVed. Many were kindly presented by
Col. johnson, others by members Of the
party, or personal friends. The ladies es-
pecially took advantage Of the opportunity
to make the acquaintance of the next Pres
ident, more, of course, from genuine admi-
ration for bis reputation and position than
from any future possibilities in the way OF
office for husbands or sweethearis. Among
the callers were our most distinguished cit
izsns of all parties.
In the morning Mr.. Greeley attended
divine service in the Walnut street Presby-
terian Church. corner Of Eleventh and
Walnut streets, and listened to an able ser
mon from the pastor, Rev. DR.. J. ). Hays,
whose estimable wife is Mr.. Greeley's
cousin. He dined with friend, in com
pany with several prominent citizens, and
afterward drove to Cave Hill cemetery in
the carriage of Ii. ID. Newcomb, Esq. He
alighted at the tomb Of the lamented
George d. Prentice, and was Visibly i'm.
pressed hy the recollections TO which i !
gave rise.
Returning to the Gait House, he was
again the recipient of numerous calls, which
continued till late in the evening, whe he
retired early, as is bis custom.
Messrs. Curtis and Boyd snd two other
prominent colOred men of the city had an
interview with MIR. Greeley yesterday.
They were kindly received, and listened TO
some good advice from one who has been
their lifelong friend. The following are
Mr.. Greeley's remarks 10 this delegation:
"You must not depend upon the Govern
ment, but you must educate yourselves, and
rely upon your own efforts. The idea Of
the Government giving every
colOred man a mule and forty acres of
grouqd is folly and deception. It is not
your interest To vote in a body for any
party. Such course Will create enmity
with the opposite party, and when it is in
power in State lis Legislature will not
look to your interest particularly. All parties
are now disposed TO be liberal towards you.
For instance, in this State the probabilities
are great tha. next winter the Legislature
will devote all your taxes of every kind 10
educating you. But if you persist in show
ing enmity as race toward the party in
power, it viii not encourage them to great
action"