The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-13
Speeches ct Railroad stations-What Know
About MY Native State Companions
Homo and Abroad-Hints to Apple
Growers-Politics Eschewed for
Agricultural Pleasantriss


OF going abroad to Europe; but am sure that he
Is poor American who does not come back
Us ae sn he he
returns. Europe may be In many respects better
than America; her popniatlon Is more thcky set
dead limbs on them than they have in New fiamp,
Europe binds reason to appreciate the freedom. the
opportunity. the hope OF American youth.
hope that the more people that go abroad the
skies, the air, the fruitful soil. the gorgeous
scenery and glory OF our own country: do assure
that I could see there no such thing as
people gathering to consider any question Of
and recs tSa. wps Born have Seen per-
mitted to live here, where the people have every
thing to say In the management OF our institutions
In the hope and belief that our country, free nom
some arrangements and some ADVERTISEMENTS, Is
destined to become dearer to all OF us. take my
leave. lssatl.lh~
general handshaking followed the speech. after
which the train proceeded.
..M TO THE PEOPLE OF TACOMA.
At Laconia an immense crowd was gathered. and
Mr.. Greeley's appearance was greeted with cheers
and music. On being introduced by the Hon. Z. A.
Hibbard. he spoke as follows
FELLOW CrrrzENs-Durng the half century that
New Hampshire-I have frequcnted almost every
part OF the State, the south and the west,
s D have The Ssau; a and am Ss Of %0F
scenery. have often wished and rejoice
now to ind myself in this the great central
part OF the State which have long desired to visit
The other day climbed to the summit OF Kearsarge
Mountain, somewhat OF an effort for one OF my
and Soder country, so iall OF Smiling fields,
fruitful orchards aud houses such as
sg " cannot o0q ss HSi @
cause what must Sc won must be worked for and
tnat Is fact not to be deplored. never saw chill
dren who were better taught and people who lived
better than those Of New Hampshire Attracted.
the West, to Oregon, California and Texas In time
to come. you will all agree with me that there is
better o y Na% to S ad ale than the
bid you farewell.
THE PHILOSOPHER AT PLYMOUTH.
At Plymouth Mr.. Greeley was received by a COM
mittce, and Q national salute was fired. After
speech OF welcome from Joseph W. Howe, Of New
York, Mr.. Greeley responded
FKlLOw CrrrzRNs-An absence OF half century
from my native state has made me acquainted with
many scenes, and participant in many incidents
OF the time. find that when two men or opposite
point, say New YORK. and find themselves in
London, they become nearer together; at Paris,
stu s at HsS1t s When sbs they
ences OF the past and consider themselves only as
friends ana countrvmen. Like a contemplation Of
bounded by small area, the inequalities appear
great and the whole surface rugged; but
it seems at once as smooth and round
as an orange SO 1t is as we grow
oder as our years increase upon US and we
kindly and charitable towards the views of those
with whom we have differed. One. or the most
beautiful prospects OF old age Is the kindly and
charitable sentiment towards old enemies. so,
friends, glad am ! to greet you , and forget the
remember only that am in my native State and
that we are all Americans.
Mr.. Greeley was met at Plymouth by q committee
OF ten to accompany him to Litucton, leaving for
the latter place at ten p. NJ At stations along the
road-warren, woodsville. Lisbon, &c.-crowds Of
people had assembled to greet him. and Mr.. Greeley
appeared upon the platform Of the car and took
them by the hand. af
AT LISBON he sAID:-
FELLOW CIrEENs-I have not the time to meet,
as would gladly do, this expression Of your inter
est in me-. have been often in my native State,
not probably In this spot however, and have met
in al my visits many who have known my parents
and ancestors. l have always received at their
brethren, rejoicing thai although we may have dif
fered in other matters we were unaltered in love
0p BE- epe
native State more frequently and reunite the bro
ken links OF friendship. In that hope I now bid
you adeu.
On arriving at Littlcton a committee Of re-
ccption awaited him, and he was driven in car
rfage to Thayer's Hotel. A large procession fol
lowed, and his approach WINS hcradcd by the firing
of guns. At the hotel John G. Sinclair, OF Little
ton, welcomed Mr.. Greeley In brief but wellchosen
| remarks, and
Mr.. GREELEY RESPONDED AS FOLLOWS
III make no response TO the political sentiments
expressed by my friend, Mr.; Sinclair you VIII not
tsrest on nv part in TIC subject; bu. 3 can
stands in peculiar light. Wheaiver he says vs.
Is liable to be msinterpretcd. Those who are not
bis friends lends read hin. wrong. Tney read what he
TO extract that from It which never was there.
The people are considering these subjects and win,
either Of tho Candidates They will
nep STs sw o. Tsa
greatest native OF this State, Daniel Webster
SAID that no country ever LOST its liberties which
and all countries that mountains and mountainous
places have been the birthpIaces OF human liberty
The Tells, the Wallace5 and the Iofers sprang forth
from the mountains to lead the masses TO triumpi
and freedom. In mountain regions men never lose
their rights Regions Ike these are regions where
spent In the sitting air Of the city, II is good
to break away and spend days and then
only from the air but from the men. am glad MOI
only for the first time nor ror the second, TO find
myself among the mountain air o. New HamRshre
| not been so busy. ! am glad to find myself here
even for day or TWO. and will 60 away braced and
| encouraged
brief reception was held, and at 20 p. N. Mr.
Greeley left for Lancaster.
AT wHITEFiELD
short stop was made, and N answer to the cheers
OF the crowd, Mr.. Greeley appeared and said
FELLOW CTTIzESs-I do not know that was ever
quite so far north this before in the State of New
| Hampshire. believe all OF those who have gone
| from among the granite Hills North or SOUTH are
proud OF her history, and are themselves the better
for breathing the pure air her granite hills. with
the hope that may be permitted to visit you again
at some future day with more time at my disposal,
| bid you farewell. ~1..lf'