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New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
BEST KNOWN MAN OF HIS TINE.
from TIE BridgPOri Standard


1t is seldom that the death of one man comes
home more nearly to many individuals than has that
OF Horace Greeley The fact that he has occupied 81
large portion the public attention since last May
viii for this IN part but aside from that fact he
was known and his influence felt by hundreds OF thou
sands, as few ever are known. Conducting Tor
years journal which he maze one Of the leading news
papers the country not of the world, identifying
himself with and ntusing much OF his personality iutO
the tone and oOuduct OF that journal ON all public
affairs, hc had made 1t personal organ, IN
great degree, 30 that wnen tt spoko he
spOke, and the country at large regarded II as
almost exclusively the exponent OF ms personal opinions
Indeed thousands OF peOpe, tue country over, TOOK
read such alone, aud therefore the announce
meIt to-day OF the death OI this widely known ana in-
nuenfa journalist would have created profound SEN
saun had not recent events gwen hiul st greater
prominence Few mrn have been more widely known
and few need to have less told Of their personal his
torres. When the excenents of the recent campaign
shall have entirely died away when the history OF the
unfortunate and disastrous COMPILATIONS, between
which Dir. Greeley ground as between the upper
and neither mil tone, shall be generally KNOWN
then it VIII ample time to draw the moral o his con
ectun Herewith, with II udOrn the tale OF his fe
TIL That time. let the dead rest IN that peace which life
failed TO give. and in the blssiu hope Of happy
resurregtiOU'
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
A SPECTACLE UNPARALLELED IN HISTORY.

The country beholds, to-day, spectacle }, uno M
In s history The greatest Journalist OF tc
age of journalism passes on TO his rewards president
successful In reelection, sits In mourning e
Genuine by the remains of his rival for that hgh once
The country IL touched in n peculiar degree. me me
embodimenf OF personal journalism, Mr. SreeIey
had hold the hearts of Individual men sucn ds V %
he gained only by visiting them daily or weekly Ior
thirty wears through powerful newspaper The recent
breaking up OF old parties, ties, and prejudlces the
politoal marriage Of party and men who were once
sworn foes these circumstances put the country IN
mood OF tenderness when 10 mourn the loss O great
citizen is a sweet proud privilege. ~ =,
Mr. Greeley's obseques to-day Will be conuuclea py
tyo of the most eloquent and representative preachers
in the country. both his lifelong friends Besides the
President and members OF the Cabinet the ola ana
new Vice Presidents and the ChieJusuce oI the nation
Mr. Greeeys old friends VIII be present In great NUM-
bers as individuals fellow journalists and printers
and political associates. ..,
The old political organizations whose aims ana atalh-
meuts he outyed and the ones, whose support ne
cherished and whose purposes had been enn0Dled 10
match his own will assemble in unity aud KIND OBLIVION
OF difference Groups will gather there whose Diogfa,
phes make the history OF the country for 30 years VI
an those present, will mourn peer so truly as
Charles sumner. Seward and Greeley-now iast the
great warriors of the anti-savery crusade are droppE
INTO OF quick-coming death-thenceIOrth llo
eternal.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
A TRUE AND EXALTED PATRIOT.
From The Hsrr.sburg Patriot.

The place of Horace Greeley in the journal
ism and politics Of this country viii not soon De hcd
of the public OF the United States there IS not
whose loss will be deeply felt. During his whole
career his influence on public opinion has been strong
and decided. His views on all public questions have
been eagerly sought and thousands OF those who ranked
leaders careful not 10 move until Horace Greeley
had spoken In The TRIBUNE. In his earnest devotion TO
political and social reform he tested many theories but
adhered 0such only his vigorous judgment approved
When his stand once taken, he was oRStinate and
nfe Xible No man possessed Ia higher degree what
the French phrase the courage OF his convictions.
In journalism he united u AN Industry that never
, ga sA An,s,st ~ os " mrc En,sh nndc,iled tbat w.
Une qualed. II his scOTn OF enemy terrible, lac
easily pacated by Kindness. His philanthropy was
large 10 embrace all OF and all creeds.
He was true and exalted patriot His entire life
occupied In schemes for tho ameliOratiOn OF the
dOn OF his feOwmen and for the progress a his COIN
try But the busy brain at rest The great heart Of
Horace Greeley has ceased 70 beat. Though "a simple
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
THE CURTIS TRIAL.

ALBANY, Dec. 4.-The Senate met at 10 a.
m to-day, and continued the investigation OF the
charges against Judge Curtis Several witnesses tes-
titled TO the connection OF the accused with the firm OF
Pittman Gardiner Goodhart his receiyinga share Of
their profits and his partiaty In sending them refer
ences. As TO the charge OF improper conduct and Ian
guage Trstram Nye testified that Judge Curtis called
him rasca" In open court. After recess ia mes H.
Whitledge corroborated Nyes statement and Farrell
ODowd stenographer testified that no had heard Judge
Curtis call counsel liars aud had him eat on the
bench aud drink ale and lager there. An attempt was
made show that Judge Curtis had treated eOlored wit
nesses improperly. and IN the evening C. H. Brdseye
testified that he had heard the Judge say when ooored
witness was called, Now let Va heak what the Fifteenth
Amepdmen Mt heA got ~ say"
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
A NOBLE VICTIM HAS BEEN SAChrlCED'


The worst fears which we were unfortunately
obliged 10 10 readers have only too promptly
found their said confirmation. Horace Gfeeley Joso
day succumbed to his bodily ana sptituai suneL
ings Tbis "a mournful intelligence, which, atnougn
not unexpected. will call forth interest anu oocst III
not only everywhere in America, but Tar DeyOnu tno
boundaries of this country. IL Is no common spirit 10
ordinary heart which have been broken 10 the srgge
essly be replaced and that has written It's last ne
no everyday life and labor terminated IA the eyes OF
Horace Greeley closed forever. WHAT this
man was 20 his people, and what he alone
could be to them, impartial pOsterfty womb
hgye acknowledged under every circumstance. NOW,
found great and noble spirit. pure, humane heart TO
honor IL much erredhe heart OF the old philOso-
pher; hut it has also loved much, and hcece much
must be forgiven him. 1t is possible that his last error
10 have considered himself the most suitable canul-
date for the Presidency, was also his greatest
error, If such IL were, and should not those ID
do penance penance in sackcloth and ashes, whose
poisonous darts. though they may have only Deen IN
tended his skin. nevertheless penetrated into ms
breast and into his nmOst vtas IL Is the faut or th
Ame rican people II to-day they stand abashed aDashcd
before themselves and before foreign nations, Decduse
they hound TO death the best citlzens because, WIN
frivolous evy they allowed an election campaign 10
extend to fierce contest for property me- ana hohOI'
"A noble victim has been sacrificed VIII those WHO re-
Gently waged an ungOvernabe party conflict against
each other extend their hands In reconciliation over n
grave of G-eeleyl We would gladly hope ~ Dut
scarcely dare TO hope The lion has tasted blood, and
the easy victory which, reversing wel-kn0wn htpuD
lcan phrase the sword has here gained over the po
Will warn us as an evil 10 Is possible that We dc
ceive ourselves and that the melancholy sentiments
which have been inspired BY such mission OF healh
leads to look darky than usual III the lutur.
BE Il So But to-day, and at this grave We nave ohy
nam IA "A nos
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
WHY THE PEOPLE LOVED HIM.
From TAt Ne0. Pork E0epla0 n


The honOrs shown his remains, then are hon
ors done his proessOn but they also evidence
OF tho consideration which he was himself held. They
proye that whatever opinions we may have ind1vidu-
ally formed OF the intellectual or personal merits OF
the subject OF them, the great body OF the people
discovered In him grounds for admiration, attachment
and gratitude They his efforts 10 enlighton and
guide the sentiments Of his fellows, something more
than patry pursuit OF wealth, or vain ambition OF
and fame They inuhen an earnest desire 10
do good help forward the better interests OF the
muniy and 10 maintain that spirit OF justice ana Tree
dom which IN hot and reckless enterprises we are
apt forget but which constitutes the very bond and
cement the life and glory Of civilized society
With Mr. Greeeys political and philosophical views Of
things not IN entire Accord hs manner OF pre-
sentng his convictions did not always meet our ap-
proVal; but for some Objects ana these among
the DOet momentous that divided the ma
ton, labored long in common, and
bear witness " the zeal, the fearlessness and the
vgor with which he batted for the right In the slow
but intense and bitter controversy against Slavery,
which has od our history for nearly 80 years found
him always powerful eoadutor and doubt whether
single instrument used against the gigantic wrong
was more effective IN the work OF its gradual
overthrow than the press which he managed
with so much courage and determination So the
history OF that conflict has been written and so far as
AZ Is yet 10 written, OF the prominent places
must be given 70 the sturdy unnchDg and persistent
assaults Of THE TRIBUNE newspaper The more Jealous
Ab0ltionists sometimes apt 70 cricEe tue peculiar
methods OF It's warfare but none, we think will this
day deny the efficiency Of It's services.
Is wonderful change that has come over the pubc
mind those services rendered When the few
Journals this city that dared assert the truth re-
gard W our awful national sin began their work 1t
work OF danger OF loss and OF OD0quy The prudoes Of
the public mind fierce that IL as much ones
1fe worth 10 speak even midly against the bOrri
he wrong The gentle hint the sOest whisper OF
ppsrsuasion likely provoke mob. or, II not the
biOb, violence OF denuDciatOn and hatred that
Aaytens Put agreeable " ~ VloIllas. Bus nVs tne
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
WASHINGTON.
THE MISSOURI DISASTER.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE COURT OF INQUihf-
THE VESSEL POORLY EQUIPPED-No DIsCi-
PINE ON BOARD.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The Treasury Depart
has received the official report of the Court OF Inquiry
held at Nassau NJ p under the Act OF % Victoria INTO
the loss OF the American steamer Missouri which was
burned of Abaco Oct. 2s The evidence is very voiu
minous consisting Of the testimony of most OF the crow
and officers saved. The Court finds
First; That the vessel hurredy put to sea, ana;
although fitted with boilers and newly-repaiIeu
machinery trial took place for the purpose Oh teSns
them. A., -. ,or,a ,o
be either wanting defective on the day appointed ao
sailing and as there DO little doubt that the nIe
Originated from the heating OF the boiler II can scarcely
be questioned that the work OF felting was npeIecp
executed. 4, u,.h n sr,
Third: That the Missouri not provided with SUI,
ceut number boats and such boats as she nao "erc
so secured TO he found difficult TO be 0weieu s,
Fourth: That the alarm Of fro all was cOhIu7lOn'
that there was discipline no ORGANIZATION, or cOn
bned effort to save life that each man acted lndepehI
emily his own life aud that no attempt was D
10 save the life OF the female passengers . 4,
There were board 30 persons OF wnou 10
DeFislcu.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
THE NEWYORK TRIBUNE.
From "a, LIBERAL Christian.

From "a. liberal Christian.
People who think that THE NEW-Y0RK
TRBUSE win die with its founder forget OF how many
elements the life great journal il made up That
TIE TRIBUNE, the heat and bitterness OF the Late cam
paign lost for time, at least many thousand friends Is
well known But not everybody reflects that the sup
port which journal loses for such cause anu at such
time il generally which in the long run 1t can best
afford lose flesh and not the bone and sncw Of IT'S
body Mr.. Greeley created THE TRIBUNE but under his
wise his child to he stronger than lts
father strong in the sympatheS and cooperation OF
thousands OF the strongest aud abest ucn and women or
tha country strong in its worldwide reputation as the
American morning journal with earnest soul and
genuine character behind 1t. Equal ability and enter
prise perhaps been shown IN the conduct or our
other great morning daies but IN no one or them nave
we ever been able trust IN THE TRIBUNE IL mas
character which is than honestly say OF It's
competitors And il is Just 10 has character that
we believe it Will survive all its disasters mistakes, and
extrayagances, and continue to represent more truly
than any journal the best public sentiment OF this
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
A GRIEF TOO GREAT FOR POMP AND
PAGEANTRY
From The Ner. York ErpTe.s, Dee. 4.

From The Ner-YOTk Express Dee 4.
As we 90 to press the great city seems, as if by
common consent, have turned out follow the mortal
remains of Horace Greeley TO their final resting place
All along the thoroughfares through which the funeral
cOrtege pass vast numbers OF people have been
standing for hours, and TO these additions mo-
mentarily made. From Forty thst 20 the Batery this
lire Of humanity extends solid column unbrOken. and
the impressiveness OF the spectacle 1t seems 10 u.s. is
intensified rather than essened by the absence Of the
military display customary on occasions OF tie KIND Tne
universal feeling be o. genuine, heartfelt
sorrow and that demands no theatrical or melOHlra-
matte display give 1t free and appropriate expression
man OF the people has gone t0 his restand the people
realizing their loss have felt that thelr bereavement
Is real for pOmp and paSeanfry the glare ana glitter
with which the world chooses TO commit to earth the
ashes of its great There external rappngs Of
indeed, 10 be at almost every STEP nut how
feeby these symbolic the real sorrow which
depicted the cOunteDaDces Of all classes aAd
conditions Of menl
The last time saw Horace Greeley, alive, from
the window OF The ETpress Office. He had just out
Of the AstOr House, preparatory 20 his depart
ure for his campaign tour cut West, surrounded
by an eager and enthusiastic multitude, who Cbeered
him as Our next President" Vanity OF vaDies all
is vanityl" Horace Greeley is again passing the AStor
House-but it is only his feless remains the great
crowd there also but sad and subduodnot exultant-
and the old overhead is floating at hall mast as II 10
mako the transition and the contrast complete.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
A PEOPLES SILENT. HEARTFELT SORROW

'FRONT.'
Seldom has New-YOTk witnessed more I'M
pressve spectacle than this solemn funeIal-scrvce
which for three days has gone Oh with hushed speech
and quiet movement. around the dead bodF OF one o
most eminent citizens. New 19}k ISs never lalleu
in exhibitions of respect for the IstOuS dead; Dul
never before for in private lie, 90 simple Cztn OF
tho Republic, has the metropolis been so stfTtd Ihe
mOurnfu pageantry associated Wlt1 the obs qss OF
Clay and TAYLOR and Lincoln Is recalled This. lndee0,
IA without the military and civic emDlaZOnry when
characterized those displays, but II mas 0tpth ana
earnestness profound aud heartfelt. In TINS city ~
years of his busy life we're passed ana here Mr. Greeley
Here his face and figure were familiar, ana mere
he was praised condemned, discussed from ever
pOnt OF view often sharply and malicOusly but never
without recognition OF those finer qualities or ms la
ture which commend him so powerfully 10 hls speclal
friends For, have said before, Mr. Greeley Iad
actually no enemies, ana the sta1emeIt Is hariy 700
tory word has uttered against his character since
his mortal career closed. Certainly DO man was ever
treated with tender consideration, aud no unto
ward ending Of life was ever regarded with such SYM
patty. Before that open grave rcsentmcnts, anllnos
tos asperties all dropped as worthless ana hate
full Mr. Greeley, in many senses, representative
came TO stand before kings, and he welded
pen whose potential influence had far wide
sway than that O. an imperial scepter. He
never forgot his loW,y surTOunAings ana was never
isolated from the syn pathes and Tie companions of bis
early life He was always tue friend OF the poor, the
advocate OF welrem lneraed TOLL the champion Of the
oppressed in all lands. No popular uprising III Dcla OF
enlarged freedom grander progress ever failed OF
his ardent support he born RetOrmer. His iln-
pulses always favored the right. His known btnehcence
of nature him popularity WIN the MASSES who hd
personal liking for him. ana who showed IN TUESDAY
slow procession thas the dcpOred the dedtI Of Trend
made mistakes-as who has nO-Out ne had perfect
OF bis dement's, and never assumed TO 10
infahb,e So, mOurned by the whole land, ths journal
tiou OF general harmony OF feeling IN all the andsuch
has as not often occurred IN our history.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
THE CHIEF OF JOURNALISTS.

We do not propose to write panegyric of
Horace Greeley, for II would be useless. His deeds
speak for themselves. aud familiar To almost every
in these United STATES or all the bright lumnaries
which American journalism has produced Horace Gree
ley stands at the head In vigorous expression none
could suTpass, II any could equal him The terms
which he used often harsh hut they were always
expressive, and II his epithes we're occasionally not the
most polite 1t owing to his impulsye nature
than TO any real lack Of courtesy. Policy was not
component part OF Horace Greeley's nature Had he
been poLtic, he would have been successful
politician. But II he did not possess TO marked
degree those arts by which very often enabled
to ride into place and power he strong with the
people. IL was TO them that he appealed it was upon
them that he reed and his great In the
ment Of THE TRIBUNE showed thai his trust well
founded.
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
THE GOOD HE HAS DONE WILL LIVE AFTER
HIM.
From The Cnarleston (s C) Nsira

.
He uust have n breast of adamant who is
NOT moved and saddened by tho udings that Horace
Greeley worn down by public care and private griei,
has passed away forever from the scenes IN winch ne
was so conspicuous an actor. .,,,
Now that he s gOne let remember only MS Dreauta
~ mind his simplicity OF character his manness ahu
truth and let us hope that he enjoys that peace wc
was HIS watohword in the fray aud which he abored SO
hard 10 secure beyond peradvenure, to the American
people. -, ,,y,on tho
The good he has done will live after him. When, tne
country Is agan one In thought and in feeling 1t VIII not
be forgotten that last days of Mr. Greeeys NE wer
spent in the effort reform public abuses 10 a0oh
nroscriDye legislation and knit the North ana south
together In bonds OF friendship and mutual trust Inen
the seed which has viii bear It's fruit a ~ tnc
memory of postery, the dead Horace Greoiey VIII n"'
his
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05

bo city ourns the loss OF one OF these early defe
crs Of freedom and right short month ago ihe the
evil and felt the most incensed and aggrieved
by The hostility TO IL, adopted him as its
iSrnsiSenfiaI candidate Vast multitudes OF
1, baf once smoke his name with execration and scorn
now throng the chamber where his dead BODY lies, 70
catch last gmspse OF his face. and TO drop the last tear
of tender memory beside his coffin. Ia
Is il not another proof that the real forces OF the world
orc moi those which science chiefly delights 10 celebrate
but those other inward spiritual forces. such as gn
eonsnes Justice, and Truth, which lie behind the Se
visible energies giving them all the real power tna
they possess and guiding them, not bndly' Dut lntei
ligcntly to rational and benehcent ends
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
ALWAYS IN EARNEST.
From The Trenton True American
Mr GreeleY'a neIsOnal and nnliiical

Mr. Greeley's personal and political career
are part OF the cOuntrys history. II II purpose
now 10 criticise favorably unayorably either IL
must SAID OF him, however, that In all his cOnyic-
tons, he was always as earnest as he vigorous In
their Prominently Identified In the disoussion
and to large degree In the determination OF the eadn
questions that agated the country for thirty
years. II Is exaggeration TO say that he thought for
habits even eecentrcity aud though his opinions
questions were TO many mischieyous aud abhor-
rent his life was In other respects exemplary and bore
its good lesson. 5eftaught and semade, he owed all
he achieved and all he " hard study hard work
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
DRAMATIC NOTES.

Preparations for the Christmas Pantomimes
are rife In London.
The Hanlon Family has been engaged at the
Foles Bergere, Paris at $4,000 month.
Mrs. Chanfrau has appeared, with much sue
cess at the California meater. san Francisco.
Mr.. Il. A. Healy, who had been connected
with tho stage for i5 years. died lately. In Liverpool
Miss Olive Logan's play of " Surf is TO 20
produced at Woods Theater, Cincinnati, this evening
Mr.. j. J. O'Sulliyan, an Irish comedian OF
local repute died lately IN Manchester England, age'
Mr.. f.. l.. Davenport has recently aciee
Vir0inius with success, at the Chestnutst IheA'o'
Philadelphia.
Master Percy Roselle has returned to GIesiI Gsn,I
Britain, and, apparently, LETT OF being you'"'''
phenomenon.
Mr.. Magonigle of Booths Theater has pus,
chased from Mr. Watts Philips the right Tor Ameri.s
l.s now drama eaI.sloa 4as Great D1-e " ---'
borough; or, Three Phases Of a LAfe." .....q
New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
INTERNAL REVENUE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MASTERS RIGHTs-sENATOR SUMMERS ILL.,
NESS-MINOR NEWS.

INTERNAL REVENUE RETRENcHMESTs--Posr
MASTERS RIGHTs-sENATOR SUMMERS ILL.,
NEsS-MINoR NEWS.
GENERAL PRESS DrsPATcHi
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue. Mr. Douglass
with the exCOmmissoner Mr.. Rollins, Supervisors Full
ton Totten, and others, appeared this morning before
the Ways and Means Committee, warmly pressing the
new bill OF the Commissioner for the abolition Of tina
whole system OF and assistant assessors ane
imposing the duties OF those officers upon collectors anc
deputy collectors The Secretary Of the Treasury, NJ
Boutwell,, was also present on the same business Inc
indications that the bill IN substance VIII be reporeG
by the Committee, and Will be passed by the House.
y-General williams had decided 10 answer e
a communication from the Postmaster-General, that
Office officials have right to open deain let
ters matter transmitted through the Post Office,
though they know that they contain obscene mat
ter The Attorney General adds that pOstmasters have
no more authority 10 open letters other than those a
dressed to themselves than any Other citizens oi me
United States.
Senator Sumner was seized with rather sharp attack
Of bis complaint heart disease, while in the street last
night. His friends have warmly urged his cessation
from all his Senatorial abors, but he IN his seat to-
day at the opening Of the session..
Gov. Cooke and the members OF the Board OF Public
Works Of this District will be heard by the House Com
mttee Appropriations tomorrow IN reference 10
being reimbursed for expenditures made IA improving
the streets adjacent TO Government property. The Dis
trict Committee Of the House Will also be present 70
acquainted with tho nature and extent OF the
improvements made.
Notice has been received az the Lighthouse Board
from the Government OF the Dominion OF Canada tnat
bright white light exhibited the light vessel sta
toned of sandy Beach Point at the entrance OF Gaspe
Harbor Province OF Quebec in addition 10 the rcd ght
formerly exhibited The white light will show six feet
above the red from the mast Of the snip ana a an
elevation OF 35 feet from the deck The red light j. IKE
wise made more powerful. This change took place On
the 10th OF October last.
There are several cases the calendar Of the Criminal
Court OF this District charging persons with violating
the restaurant law in refusing 10 entertain colored
people, Some OF them set for trial today, but IN
consequence OF the sickness Of one OF e counsel ID tAese
cases, they were postponed until tomorrow.