The New York herald., 1872-07-10
Horace Greeley and B. Gratz Brown
Meet at the Lincoln Club.
The Unexpected Arrival Of the Missouri Candi-
date at the Fifth Avenue.
A Description Of Him-His News
from Baltimore.
GREELEY AMONG THE JERsEYMEN


sandy hair and red whiskers come up to the
once counter and register his name as folOws:-
Governor b. Gratz Brown, Missouri.
He was about five feet six in height, anything
but the idea OF the traditional Kentuckian or the
historic border ru1fian of Missouri. His complexion
Is fair, but his face Is covered with thick mass OF
red whiskers, while his sandy hair falls In thick curly
masses upon his shoulders He wore light lustre
overcoat, gray vest and light pants with stripe
down the leg. He carried small satche AS soon
as his name was registered the clerks were all at
tention and gave him one of the best parlors on
the first floor,
Governor Brown was accompanied by Mr.. Plant,
of Missouri and Mr.. N. A. HYDE Of indianapolis.
There were number of letters awaiting him on his
arrival one from Ethan Allen, dated at Baltimore,
and another from Mr.. Greeley, requesting him to
call upon him at the Lincoln Club, at three O'Clock
in the afternoon. The Governor and Vice-Presl-
dental candidate retired to his room and changed
his travelling dress, retaining the light lustre
coat however, and then returned to the lobby Of
the hotel where he was soon
CYNOsuRE OF ALL EYES,
number OF strangers, who had never known
him before, but who were acquainted with his ap-
pearance from the various pictures In the Illus
trated papers, approached and spoke to him. He
was affable to ALL and spoke quite freely upon all
subjects.
"How stands Missouri, Governor p'' said the
HERALD reporter. al see Colonel Grosvenor gives
TO- 900 majority in that State for you and Mr. Gree
ley."
ave can have it, sir, by any majority we wantn
replied the Governor.
The time seemed to hang heavy on the Gov
ernor's hands until two O'Clock, when he suddenly
made up his mind to visit the Glenham Hotel head
quarters, just across the way, where he was re-
ceived by Major Staples, and registered his name.
THE GLARING MONSTRosITY
OF picture of him upon wall Of the head
quarters was looked at by him with intense curl
Osity, if he was anxious to know who that could
be intended for. The picture looked big enough for
a dozen Of the original besides the hair and whis-
Kers are red that the face of the Governor looks
like 1t might be intended for lobster Of undergoing
the process of being dome brown" The Governor,
Allen and the prominent members of the commit
At the headquarters he was met by
MESSENGER FROM TIE LINCOLN CLUB.
This messenger conferred with Major Staples for q
while, and said to the GOVERNOR
Governor Brown, l believe"
Governor Brown grasped the mans hand and
"Yes, am Governor Brown.
..B: Gratz Brown W queried the messenger.
"wel Governor, Mr.. Greeley presents his re-
spects and would like to see you round to the Lin
coin Club"
The messenger shot back toward the Lincoln
Club while the Governor with dignity, prepared to
the o Of St% the
Horton, Major Staples and the HERALD reporter ac-
companied him. On ringing at the doorbell Of the
benevolent face OF the Philosopher could be seen in
the rear paror, where he was sitting at the buffet
busy writing, mis- right arm, as usual being ele.
waited to the height OF his right ear.
THE MEETING.
An inquiry for Mr. Greeley permitted the party to
pass the hall boy, who looked as If they might
belong to the enemy's camp, and they all entered
the main parlor. Governor Brown advanced at
% The sage busy with his writing did not look up
until his coadjutor in the Presidential field was
within few PAGES OF him; Then he turned his
black eyes upon him, athwart his gold-b0wed
spectacles.
'Mr. Greeley, how do You dor" said the Governor.
"Why, Governor" said the venerable old farmer,
show do you dor Pm real glad to see you. Sit
down.
soon in close confidential c0nfab with his chief.
The two had met frequently before, but not for
some years. and evidently the meeting was one
OF great satisfaction on both sides
THE CONFERENCE.
After the regular family inquiries were passed.
Mr. Greeley said: "And what do you think Of
Baltimore, Governors"
Everything seems cheering there" said the
Governor; 81 have Just had q despatch from
friend there saying that everything goes on we'll"
NEWS FROM BALTIMORE.
"And l." said the Philosopher, "have just re-
ceiyed this despatch from whitelaw Reid Listen
to this" and the Philosopher read Off his despatch
as follows, following each word with his fnger:-
BALTIMORE, July 9, 1872.
When the name Of Greeley was mentioned in August
Belmonns opening speech the whole Convention rose
The conference lasted for sometime turning upon
confidential Subjects upon which the reporters
took care not to intrude, and was not ended until
four O'Clock, when Governor Brown rose to return
to the hotel.
THE GOVERNORS FUTURE MOVEMENTS.
when will see you again, Governor ~ said the
~ am going to New Haven tonight responded
Brown ITO attend % the twentyaitn nth meeting M ETH Of my
Thursday evening. j will be here all day Friday.
After that expect to return at once home.n
"Weil, then, until Thursday" said the sage, 81
will bid you goodbye"
And with that the
TWO PARTED.
Governor Brown returned to his hotel, where he
received number Of visitors Finding that some
mistake had been made as to the sailing OF the
New Haven boat, he remained over night, and Will
take the eight O'Clock train for New Haven this
morning.
Among the gentlemen introduced to Governor
Brown and Mr.. Greeley during the day were Colonel
Bird, Mr.. Hanscomb A. J. Harrington, OF Louisville,
and a number Of others.
Horace Greeley i'm Passafc Village.
The few rustic denizens Of Passaic Village, N j.,
who were up by hal-past seven O'Clock yesterday
morning, were astonished at the sight of the veri
table and original Cincinnati candidate for the
Presidency in the form OF Horace Greeley. He took
breakfast, consisting OF toast and water at the
house OF a friend, and then spent the morning
visiting the mills, with the exception of an hours
nap at ten O'clock as he felt fatigued lie returned
TO the depot In time for the noon train to New
York.
AT THE PAssAIC DEPOT
he was taken by the hand by number OF gentle
men Of all parties whom he greeted cordially
During
THE INFORMAL CONVERSATION
that here cnsued Mr.. Greeley remarked that he had
no doubt OF the success OF the reform movement.
These were new times. Old prejudces were buried,
and out OF every forty young men In the shops and
factories thirty accepted Che living issues OF the
day and their force and power would add
greatly TO the rapidly swelling tide He had
been asked not 20 write letters or make
speeches, nor could he answer all the calls