The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-28
THE LAST OF TIE LOVE-FEASrS.
Mr. Greeley's Closing soiree at chappaqua-
Speech Of the Philosopher-His Views
Of Unfair Criticism.

Qufte large nuulDer OF l6ule6 ana gentlemen
presented themselves at the Chappaque farm yes
terday, to pay their parting respects to Philosopher
Greeley and his family in view OF the sudden dis
continuance Of his pleasant Saturday sorees.
There were probably, after the arrival OF all the
trains and carriages hundred and fifty persons
on the ground. Among these were Garrison N.
Potter. member OF Congress from the Westchester
district; Mr.. T. G. Everts, member of the Liberal
Republican Committee; Professor Jackson, OF
Tarrytown; st. Clair McKelway, OF Brook
lyn; Mr.. Benjamin Willis OF the State
central Committee and number OF others less
prominent, besides representatives OF the daily and
even OF the Western press Among the ladies'
present were Miss Wager who first met Mr.. Greeley
at the trial OF Jefr Davis, and the beautiful Miss
Everts, daughter Of the delegate from Montana.
After the usual
PLEASANT sAUNrERINGs
through the grounds luncheon was announced. It
was bountifu collation. even for the large force
that attacked 1t, and was thoroughly disposed OF.
At the conclusion of the feast speeches the poll
tcal prospects and duties OF the canvass were made
by Clarkson N. Potter, Professor Jackson, Mr.. Nc
Kelway and a number of Others
MR.. GREELEY's SPEECH.
Mr.. Lambert, President OF the Greeley and Brown
Campaign Club, presided and when the other gen.
tlemen had finished speaking announced that Mr..
Greeley would address them.
Mr.. LAMBERT, in introducing Mr.. Greeley safd-
FRIENDSHIP. Greeley himself may perhaps have
something to say to US. He will not probably dis
cuss politics much, but no doubt he will talk very
well on other subjects
Mr.. Greeley was received with three uproarIous
cheers, and said
MR.. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I once
heard it remarked OF an Irish barrister who was
unucky In his speeches that every time he opened
his mouth he put his foot In it, There seems to be
a general tear that enthusiastically candi-
dates for the Presidency--may perform this feat,
and they are therefore warned, wisely and consid-
eratey doubtless not to talk at least not TO say
anything. But venture to say word Mt this last
meeting Of many OF my cherished friends at this
place. Those of you who have grown mp into old
friends and neighbOrs OF mine know the delight
have taken for the last twenty years In coming
here one day out OF seven. l have found a great
deal of home comfort for the last twenty years in
these saturdays In my woods, ana have needed the
physical exercise which obtained at these times
with my bushhOOk and axe. have found that the
exercise OF trimming out my trees has been just
enough occupation for the mind In these my mo-
ments of Observation-Disclosures out the trees. not
cutting them down, for seldom have occasion to
put the axe to the root OF the tree.
This spring, however, new circumstances, which
| did not expect, and which you probably did not
expect, have arisen and made my name more than
usually conspicuous, and have made my little
gatherings here assume more extended field
the utmost eight, grew to be forty or fifty, and
sometimes more, and It became necessary to dis
pense with all exercise. had hoped 1t might stu
be agreeable to tender these weekly Inequalities
to my friends, but feel compelled to cease them,
first, because OF the critical condition
of my wife's health and then, account OF the i'll.
natured and impertinent remarks OF which GER
tain journal has made them the subject. When any
of us come into public prominence we are OF
course, fair subjects of fair criticism. am myself
fair subject OF criticism. But conversations here,
supposed in the natural order OF things to be pri
thermOre which never took place have been re-
ported, and statements have been made and means
taken to obtain information OF the proceedings
here, which are not consistent with honorable or
truthful journalism.
1t has, therefore, been deemed expedient to dis
continue our pleasant meetings here. trust
they have been pleasant to ALL The past,
ut least, Is safe, however we may lack
tine same no nastecton on 'o or oWn premises
from malicious talebearers we will meet elsewhere.
But after time, when the election Is over and the
asperites of bitter canvass do not call for such
! Misrepresentation, 1t will be nob0dy's interest
nobody will feel bound to hunt us out here and
hope then to meet you here once more, and many
| times.
! The objections to a,candidate's talking are not
usually founded on what they may say. but on the
possibility OF their being misrepresentation. few
nights ago ventured where some college men
were having social dinner. was requested to
say few words about education. proposed In
my remarks that the system OF free education
should be adopted Dy each state, such as our own
| boring States have adopted, and the next day it
was reported that had favored the general educa-
ton Of the people by the federal government-the
|
| for the people OF all the States-at washington.
| Thus a twist--a misconceptOn-is given to all my
| remarks.
NV voice will not be heard among you for many
| months again. But after election VIC will renew
| our pleasant meetings here, and in the meantime
hope and pray for your happiness and prosperity.
Mr.. Greeley then retired from the grounds, accom-
panied by his daughter Ida, and after song by the
Chappaqua chirrupcr, Mr.. Burnett, the crowd dis
persed to the depot. Mr.. Greeley came down on
the train and went to the house OF friend for the
evening"