New-York tribune., 1872-08-13
MIR. GREELEY'S MOVEMENTS.
HIS VISIT TO NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
FROM BRADFORD TO LANCAsTER-A SERIES OF
SPEECHES.
GENERAL PRESS pTspArcH.I

CONCORD, N. H., Aug. 12.--Horace Greeley
arrived at Concord this morning. from Bradford at 10
O'Clock, and took special for Lancaster accompa-
hied by party OF about persons Arriving ut Tlton
large crowd had assembled, and Mr. Greeley appeared
upon tue platform OF the and addressed the people
as follows:
FELLowcTTrzEss OF NATIVE STATE OF NEW HAMP-
SHIRE: few words which must necessarily be hasty
may be acceptable OF you II has been said that
we are little too fond OF going abroad to Europe but
am sure that he is poor American who does
back better American than when he went and who
does not appreciate America more when he returns
Europe may be in many respects better than America
her countries thickly settled, her arts and
sciences more thoroughly developed, and her apple
on them than they have in New-IIampshire But the
American who travels through Europe finds reason to
| American youth / tr;st that the more people go
abroad the more will come back to appreciate the lakes
tho skies the air. the fruitful soil the gorgeous scenery
| and glory OF our own country I do assure you
that l could see in Europe no such thing
| OF public Importance, except OF religious char
acter and rejoice that was born and & have been been
thng to say in the management OF our institutions In
tangements, and some embarrassnents 10 destined to
become dearer TO all Of us, take my leave.
general hand shaking followed the speech, after
| which the train proceeded At Lacona an immense
crowd gathered and Mr.. GreeIey's appearance
greeted with cheers and music. On being introduced
| by the Hon. E. A. Hbbard he spoke as follows:
| FELLow-CrTIzEss: During the half century that
have been absent-not resident OF New Hampshire-I
have frequented almost every part OF the State-the
south and the west where | have relatives and the
north attracted by the beauty and fame OF It's scenery
have often wished to visit and rejoice now 10 ma
myself in this the great central part OF the state
| The other day / climbed TO the summit OF kear-
Of my weight and years-and from its summit
saw country full OF smiling nelds & fruitful orchards mar R
because they cannot afford it, These evidences OF gen
era thrift grow from steady industry, because what Is
plored. never saw chIareh VINO We're pet pet
Yer taught and people who lived better n lhan
OF You may be- to the yielding soil OF the West TO
Oregon, California and Texas In time to cone you WIZ
all agree with me that there is no better place IN Whlch
to live and die than the grand old State Of NewHamp-
shire. so, friends, bid you farewell.
The following was Mr.. Greeleys speech at Plymouth
Low-CTrzESs: An absence OF half century from
my native state has made me acquainted with many
scenes and participant in many incidents OF the time
sympathes start from the same point-say New-York-
and ind themselves In London, they become nearer to-
gether; at Paris, still nearer and at Rome, nearer
they forget the differences Of the past and CON
sider themselves only friends and countrymen In
contemplation OF the earth when near at hand, and the
is bounded by small area, the irregularities ap-
pear great and the whole surface rugged but when we
smooth and round orange. SO, as we grow
older, and come into tho decline OF life,
Charitable toward tho views OF those with whom
we have differed One OF the most beautiful prospects
old enemies So friends glad am to greet you and for
get the storms and contentious Of the last 40 years and
remember only that aul IN my nallSe otdte anu tuat
are all Americans.
Mr.. Greeley was met at Plymouth by Committee Oh
ten to accompany HIM LttleOn, leaving for the latter
place at 10 p At stations along the road crowds OF
people had assembled greet him. and Mr. Greeley APP
peared upon the platform Of the car and took them by
the hand. At Lisbon he said:
FELLOW crTzEss 1 have not the time 70 meet, as
would gladly do, this expression OF your interest IN me-
nave been often in my native STATE not pr0oaDy IN
ts SPOT however, and have met in all my visits many
who have known my parents ana ancestors nave al
WAYS their hands cordial welcome, aud have
them that athough we may nave
differed Ia other matters we we're unatered IN love OF
our state When time, in to come, may DC more
abundant with me, hope TO WISH my state nore
frequently and reune the broken links of friendship
In that hope now bid you adeu
On arriving at Lttleton a Committee Of Reception
awaited him. and he driven in carriage to Thayers
Hotel. large procession followed. and his approach
was heraded by the firing Of guns At the hotel, John
G. Sinclair OF Littleon welcomed Mr. Greeley in BRIEF
but wechosen remarks, and Mr.. Greeley responded as
follows:
III make no response TO the political sentiments ex;
pressed by my friend, Mr.. Sinclair you VIII not regard
Il as Implying dsrespect 10 him or to you or as showing
want OF interest ON my part IN the sablsGt out can
H,'I0' in peculiar light Whatever he says Is liable
to be msnterpreted Those %G are NOT nlSe d don
crosswise. and then diagonaily, TO extract ia Cnao
dTSm aTs cunsGeSe TqGe these subjects, and will
abort time pronounce upon them without regard
70 the aspirations or hopes OF either Oh the tn
own interests. 1t has been charged tndt ne kIeIese
native OF this state Daniel WEBSTER ic6 sai had had
cascade l5O feet high 1t true in all ages ana All Gou
tries that mountains ana monhtanoas famous PS%ves PT%o lii
from the mountains 70 Lead the masses to triumph and
freedom In mountain regions men never lose ihelr
rights Regions like THESE are regions where men h,A INK
independently. For US, whose lives are spent Ia the
stfnfn mir NJ
and spend days and weeks In the m0uhtalns'
to drink in inspiration not only Gm t% r ne & e pu nor for
the second 10 find myself among the mountain az y.
NewHanRshre would gladly nave ,d pssn a ed my
self here for day or two and VIII 30 away oraceu
and encouraged.
brief reception was held and at $40 p Mr. Gree
10y left for Lancaster At whiteheld short stop was
made and in answer to the cheers of the crowd, Mr.
Greeley appeared and said
FEILow-cITIzESs do not know that was quite
so far North this before IN the state OF & n
the granite hills North South, are proud OF her us
tory and themselves the better tor @ & 'he h
pure air OF her mountains with tue nope that may M ps
permitted to visit again at some future day WIN
more time at my disposal, bid you farewell
AT the other stations immense crowds were present
~ catch n passing glimpse Of the candidate
for the Presidency. At $50 pm. the train
arrived Mt Lancaster, and crowds OF people
had gathered at the depot to receive h' procesSoh
vas formed and Mr. Greeley was escorted 10 the Ian
caster House amid the booming of cannon ana the
ringing ofbes He was welcomed to Lancaster by Col
Henry O. Kent whose guest Mr. Greeley is to be while
there ln brief remarks to which MI Greeley responded
as follows: -
7 I.DIRs AND GENTLEMEN, FRIENDS, AND fti'Lo".Oiii
s n has never before my happiness 70 visit this
beautiful village and yet native Oh us 5ate & nave
olseh . sn" left il In pursuit OF opportunity and
possiby fortune elsewhere The years 81 have passed
aMa' na' events and with some OF them my name has
beep somewhat connected, as possibly 1t may
oo ov sav that FROM the beginning to the end have
tned TO pursue that course which seemed
e consistent with eternal Justice, and therefore cal
W ,h l ndvnnce the prosperity OF my country and