The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-23

Several Receptions, Colored and Other
wise, and One Church Service.
Programme for To-Day and
Tomorrow.
He Counsels the Blacks to Jotu the
Democratic Party.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. %, 1872
Mr.. Greeley rose early this morning, and ever
before breakfast enjoyed the luxury OF Informal
reception In the large ladies' parlor. Among the
distinguished individuals who called upon him
were Ex-Governor Thomas Ex-Governor Bram
lette, OF Kentucky; Robert Mallory, II. d. McHenry
Congressman James b. Peck, Judge Bennett Judge
Bruce, II. d. Newcomb, Kentucky millionaire;
Victor Newcomb Judge Duva, Guthrie Coke and
E. d. Stamford.
At about ten O'Clock he and Colonel w. r. Kinney
visited the Presbyterian church on Eleventh street
and Walnut and attended service there. Tbs
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Hays is cousin by marriage OF the
Sage, and spoke from the text Romans, ", L
directing his remarks to the duty Of rulers OF
nations. At Nree O'Clock the distinguished guest
drove to Colonel Watterson's residence, where, IN
company with Victor Newcomb J. Lawrence Smith
and J. W. Kerney, he had dinner.
ANOTHER "FAIR" INVITATION.
In the evening a delegation OF Tennesseeans.
consisting OF Ex-Governor Henry s. Foote. Colonel
Cheatham, DR.. Horton and Colonel Overton, called
upon him and urged him to attend the agricultural
fair in Nashville, between the 9TH ana 18th Of
October, when, said Governor Foote delegations
of planters and farmers from Alabama, Georgia,
North and South Carolina, and even Florida, would
be present to learn from the farmer OF Chappaqua
now TO build up their waste places. "DO not
decide against us tonight" said he. Mr.. Greeley
replied that engagements were cr0wding upOn
him so rapidly that he would find 1t difficult to-
arrange his time to suit any Of them but that he
would give final answer in the morning. About
forty Arkansas merchants also paid their respects
to the philosopher.
PROSPECTIVE VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR
despatch was received from Governor Leslie, at
Frankfort, announcing that he and the State OIL
Gals would call on him to morrow morning. AS h0
leaves at eight O'Clock, however, 1t Is doubtful
If they will be here in time to see him. er at3
A COLORED DELEGATION. 80
At eight O'Clock tonight delegation of the
c0ored people of the city called upon him.
consisting OF Messrs. Perkins, Curtis, Bowen
and Barber-Greeley speakers-and consulted with
him regarding the policy the. colored people
should pursue. He held quite conversation with
them, urging them to educate their children and to
cultivate friendly relations with the democratic
party rather than to remain, weaker party as they
were, In antagonsm to them. He thought q
more judicous policy would be to divide
their vote between the two parties,
and thus do away with the ban that
has fallen upon them o class because
of their united action In politics. The c0ored men
thanked him heartily for his advice and withdrew
much pleased with his suggestions Tomorrow
Mr.. Greeley and party visit Jeffersonve, Ind, and
go to Indianapolis, where they Will attend
mass meeting at night. On Tuesday they Will pass
through Hamilton Dayton and Sandusky, stopping
at Cleveland over night.