The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-14
The Chaphaqua Hero Among
the White Mountains.
SIGNIFICANT RECEPTION.
The Ladies Wild with Delight and AK
iOus for Autographs.
A Trip to Glen House-Speech-
making and Handshaking.

GORHAM, N. H., August 10, 1872.
After the enthusiastic reception accorded Mr..
Greeley at Lancaster yesterday the Sage slept well
and recuperated nom the exhaustive effects Of his
Efforts during the dav The morning was somewhat
rainy, but nevertheless a small crowd fingered about
the depot to see the famous Sage depart, and num-
bers ofpeople gazed at him from the dooryards as
he drove along Senator Do0little was In the
depot, checking his trunks for Boston, and renewed
an old acquaintance with your correspondent.
'How goes the work In Maine, SenatorS'' asked
the HERALD reporter.
at goes surely and effectively" responded the
Senator. "Maine is almost certain thing for Gree
ley, provided the administration men do not count
out there, they have attempted to do in North
Carolina"
Senator Doolittle's train departed southwark be-
fore Mr.. Greeley arrived and the Senator conse-
quently had no chance to bid the cheftain goodby.
MI. Alvin j. Johnson, Mr.. Grecley's old friend who
had run by rail 100 miles out of his way to shake
his old friend by the hand, left the party also OF
this point
STARTING FOR GORHAM.
Mr.. Greeley, accompanied by Colonel Henry o.
Kent Hon. Allen Fl. Robinson, several other distin.
guished citizens, q committee from Gorham and
half dozen members of the press, took the rail-
road to Northumberland, which Ia to become at
some distant day railroad depot, and, prob
ably, In time city. It rained drearily
during the time, but the Sage, seated on a
BENCH either discussed farming with few
old agriculturists who allowed neither rain work
to keep them away from so distinguished an
authority the cultivation of the soil, else Pc
rused o bundle of New York papers that had
reached him that morning at Lancaster There
were no speeches made up to this time, and as the
rain continued to fall at intervals throughout the
day,
THE wEARIED PHILOSOPHER FONDLY IMAGINED
that another day OF the Bradford Place lay before
him. The train OF the Canadian Grand Trunk line
took him up at about halfpast ten O'Clock and
carried him to GOrham. There are only one or
two half settled stations on the rOute-the coun-
try, indeed, appearing as rude and unsettled any
district in the wild West-Dut at each of these de-
spite the rain, there were few hardy spirits who
persisted in shaking hands with the great political
leader.
GRAND RECEPTION AT THE HOTEL.
The weather cleared up just before we reached
Gorham, and when we drew up only q few PAGES
distant from the Alpine House the sky had
cleared, the ground even had almost dried, and
on the lawn in front brass band dscoursed
patriotic airs, and just beyond an ancient
cannon fred hearty salutes, while upon
all the piazzas OF the hotel gallant
men and fair women were ranged to welcome the
champion OF the white hat. AS he emerged from
the car leaning upon the arm of Colonel O'Kent,
dressed in his black alpaca coat and black trowsers,
with his white hat set squarely on top OF his head,
and carrying his umbrella in his hand
THE LADIES HEARTILY CLAPPED
their hands and the gentlemen stentOriously
cheered. The grounds were handsomely decorated;
banners hanging from the corners Of the house and
notices welcoming him appearing at every turn.
The Sage when he reached the piazza was well
coined in few words by DR.. E. M. Wight.
REMARKS OF THE SAGE.
Mr.. Greeley replied as follows:-
Fellow citizens Of New Hampshire, our friend
who addressed you spoke OF the eventful history OF
the last half century viii say this, that however
cause Of these events as, indeed We musthaye ar.
tered tered We are very generally agreed re,
e was w wiser ans no 1&e
than any we anticipated or any one OF us could
have planned. We have passed through convul-
great losses and to meet unshrinkingly great
sacrifices. II would be sad conclusion II, after
nobler than those dinlcnties found us. TO quote
the words of the great President who lost his life
in these troubles, II have not controlled events
events have controlled me-" ! have learned re.
spect for other mems opinions. Other men have
sought to serve their country by other means than
would have chosen, but i have learned by
the changing circumstances and changing fortunes
Of the last twelve years respect for adversely.
have felt the sting Of adversely and feel respect for
respect ss that sincerity Of CONVICTION that You You
possible for you to be wiser next year than you are
this, Just as you are wiser this year than you were
last. DO not propose to enter into the contro-
versy OF the day. The people will pronounce their
verdict in due time, and are not to be Influenced as
they should not be, by the personal aspirations of
the duties and requirements OF the day. Whatever
may be the personal issues of this campaign, the
Teg III en oss the
majority choose are our leaders; and commit all
these questions to you unargued.
Friends and fellow citizents, will not make
in due time render their Verdict. Therefore, re.
issue and one destiny, and that we are guiding
star to all nations seeking liberty, encouraged by
our example and cheered by our triumphs, / take
my leave.
Frequently, during this speech, the ladies and
gentlemen assembled testified their hearty appro.
baton of the sentiments expressed, especially
those relative to charity towards a fellow foe
At the conclusion they hurried into the large
parlor, where, standing by the centre table, the
sage received them and shook their hands
with that blandness OF demeanOr and
utter disregard of such consequences as
swollen wrist or benumbed arm that have charac-
terized his martyrdom throughout. He was then
shown up to his room, which had been beautifully
decorated by the ladies Of the hotel for the occa.
sion, festoon OF evergreens entwined with
Mowers Of varied hues, ornamen ting the walls and
bouquets Of fragrant flowers adjoining his dressing
table.
ON TO GLEN HOUSE.
Eight miles from here, over rocky road, crossing
mountain chasms and dashng cascades, is the
Glen House, a famous caravanserie at the foot Of
the Grant Of the White Mountain range, Mount
Washington. The peak Of this towering hill was
lost to view in the lowering clouds as we
stood on the piazza of the Alpine House,
at Gorham, but 1t Is plainly visible 5000
feet above the earth level when the day is clear.
committee, consisting Of s. MliKen, Mr.. S. Q
Moore, of Newport, and Mr.. stephen Morton, re-
cent Grant committee man, member Of the Union
League Club, were awaiting Mr.. Greeley at the