New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-05
HORACE GREELEYS SIXTY-fTRST BIRTH
DAY.
From The Nec. York Rorrd, FEB. {

DAY.
From The Nec. Worrd Ftbl
Last evening unique entertainment was
given at the house of Mr. Alvin Johnson No 323 West
st birthday Of the Veteran ador Of ' Tgs TR
UhE Horace Greeley. One Of the largest and most
tiers that has been held New-York was present.
representing nearly every profession and including some
was naturally composed mainly OF Dir. Greeey's per
sonal friends but these comprise an extended circle
Early in the evening an elegant dinner was partaken
OF by select few Of Mr. Greeley's friends. including
Mr. johnson, Mr. Cleveland Mr. George Ripley, the Rev.
Dr. Chaplin. Prof Guyot Prof Youmans prof. seely, tho
gentlemen being accompanied by their wives There
OF letters were read, including the following:
LETTER FROM GEORGE ". CURTIS
WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. %, 1872.
DEAR SIR: am very much obliged by your KIND nyi-
taton to meet Mr. Greeley upon his 6ls birthday, and
am very sorry that my engagements here will deprive
Mr. Greecys life has been passed in warm controversy
probably so much difference with man accompa-
MED by 80 little personal lwll toward him The annver-
sarywch you celebrate is the tit time to recall his great
services to liberty and civilization in America; and the
men and brethren who will heartily acknowledge them
the great multitude OF his fellow citizens.
Although 1t may be his 6lst birthday, we must not yet
the cardinal virtues beirend will be a youth at three
GEoRGE WILLIAM CURTIS.
LETTER FROM JOHN o. WHITTIER.
MARLBORO HOTEL, BosToN, Jan. 30, 1872.
DEAR FRIEND: am truly sorry that cannot be with
you the interesting occasion your note refers to-
have known Horace Greeley for more than 30 1
have sometimes differed with him on public questions
but have never disrusted him. or for moment doubted
his faithfuness TO his convictions That the whole he
has been OF greatest beneiactOrs have doubt
His TRIBUNE has been liberal education. BY example
and precept he has taught lessons OF Temperance, self
formy taken the part OF the poor the suffering and
shaved Wishing him many more years of honorable
ton with the proposed tribute of respect the occa
sion OF his birthday, I am very truly your friend.
LETTER PROM o. W. HOLMES. ''''''
p Scc sPa he poe S fsF Johnson
for Saturday evening. 1t would be great pleasure to
full ip' Of S interest Mr. Greeley has reached grand
cmacterc" of deserved reputation n not quite up to
he III
ever erred has been In pursuit o. an dea OBJECT when
conrsse Sd to he humanity Of
if Mr. and Mrs Johnson should invite ali the friends
would be glad to pay their RESPECTS to him IT. would have
great multitude would find themselves doing battle with
has fought against the GOODNESS and indifference of q
world which he has helped to mako warner truer aud
better than lac found It,.
Boston, Jan. 81, 1872.
LETTER FROM SECRETARY
WASHINGTON Feb Q, 1872.
MY DEAR MIR. GREELEY: Although unable TO accept a
kind invitation from Mr.. and Mrs Johnson to join them
in celebrating your OCT 9rthday IN new
CALCULATIONS the anniversary, and very cordially to
u
future may be happy those Of the past have
yours, HAMILTON FISH.
Hon Horace Greeley. NewYork.
Letter FROM PRESIDENT HOPKINS
Mr.. AND MRS; A: ]. JOHNSON, Please accept the
to be present at your house on inc evening OF saturday
the So Of S onS 70 Sgt Ts hSR He a in
many the institutions under which alone he could
Very respectfully yours. MARX HOPKINS
Besides the above there were letters read from
Prof E. Hitchcock Prof. II. c; Fisher Prof Charles
J. ii. Barrett of The cincinnati Times and Chronicle.
At about o'clock the rest Of the company be-
Several hundred persons were present. and
tho ample parlcrs were soon crowded with
able spot vera covered with rare flowers, whose ex-
qusite fragrance filled the air Several performers sup
admirable soprano Of Mr.. Chaplns church. and Miss
Margaret Ceaveand niece Of Mr. Greeley sang several
gratuaons of his many friends with natural pleasure
and was. OF course, the lion of the evening.
only be ISa s
e SE,a Commercial, Sam Bowles OF ne Spring.
req RepuoL,oa oxGSy Maw p, OF o re H In%p
Of me tribune; Professor Eggeston d. O. c. Townley,
Fthian appeared for the bench while Elliott C. cowdor.
Cen sigel, Hon. Thomas Acton, Cen Merritt Marshall
Among of letters were Col Church; Richard , II.
StOddard. John Elderkln, DIR. Squlef ana frof
cock: while tho three hum0rl5ts, Mark Twain Bret
Harte and John Hay were also preset.
Science present In the persons OF PrcSldeht bar
nard, Prof. YOumans and Prof. GuyOt' among women
writer's were Mrs Calhoun Runkle Mrs. Billiard, Mary
l.. Booth, Mrs. Towle, and Mrs. Dr. Field -,
The Rev DR.. Chaplin, DR.. Field. the Rev. o. b. Froth'
ingham and the Rev. Mr. Sweetser appeared for the
pulpit; Mr. Edward Creswick represented the drama.
Frank CARPENTER art, and Anna Dickinson the platform
Taken as whole the entertainment was great sue
cess, aud was enjoyed by every one present.
From The HeD.Yort Tmes
A recention was 1iyen. last evening, at the
residence OF A. j. Johnson esq., in Fifty .seventhS W
Horace Greeley on tho completion OF ms sixD nrst
birthday. The reception was preceded by an
elaborate dinner. at which the guests, besides mt
Greeley and his hosts Rev Drs Chaplin aud FROM
iDghaD, George Ripley, esq, r. Carpenter the artst
J. f. Cleveland, esg, Prof. +. L. Youmans Arnold
Amherst College. and Mr.. oliver Johnson all OF
these gentlemen being accompanied by their
wives, and Mr.. Cleveland by his daugh-
ter. The party had scarcely left the table pelofe
guests began to arrive largs number OF invita-
lions had been issued, each card containing ne steer
engraving OF Mr. Greeley and facsimile OF
his characteristic autograph. Nearly Oil VINO
were invited responded IN person There
WA secretly q social set, scarcely pOuC
zeal professional interest in the Metropolis which was
not fully represented. There was no one there VINO
everybody else. but they all knew the guest OF IN
evening. and all seemed glad to do him honor IL was
long after the time appointed f the close OF the reeep
ton before guests reluctantly retired. with good
wishes for the great journalist.