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have no business there; but want a Thousand
you get it for me- after 8 long pause,
Was talking about-sI am ruined.'' When his
mind was recalled to the $1,000, Mr.. Greeley
told his friend that he might leave the money
with the cashier Of the Tribune, and it might
reach him. But he didn't go to the Tribune
Office any more.
On Sept. an editorial appearedin in the Tribune
headed Conclusions" It was simply g sum
ming up Of the results OF the elections
in Mr. Greeley's old style, be-
ginning the paragraphs with numerals. This
was his last professional effort. About this time
he revised five articles, which he had carefully
prepared for an encyclopaedia They are enti
tied "Abolition," ''Agricu1ture," ssAnti-aIa-
sonry," Ct Caucus" and l" Confederacy- South
err" the latter being his history of the "Amer-
lean Conflict" condensed into thirty pages Of
manuscript.
Colonel Ethan Allen, Chairman Of the late
National Liberal Republican Executive Commit
tee, informed g. Sun reporter that he had q long
conversation with Mr. Greeley at the Tribune
Office soon after the election. The Colonel does
not remember the exact day, but it was probably
on the I8th Of November. Colonel Allen says
that during the election excitement
in October, he eaw NIr. Greeley
only at intervals, AZ he was constantly engaged
in watching by his wife's dying bedside. When
he entered AIr. Greeley's private Office at the
time referred to, he was surprised at the warmth
Of the greeting which he received. Mr. Greeley
stretched out both hands, and putting Colonel
Aliens extended palm between them, said: II
am glad to see you. and thank you for your
heroic efforts in my behalf" The old mans
eyes became moist at the same time,
and the tears trickled slowly down his face. The
sight Of so much emotion by Mr. Greeley VAS
something new to Colonel Allen, who replied:
!" 1Ir. Greeley, the people will look on you as
another Henry Clay. You are too great to be
President" sob, it ain't that" was MIR. Gree
ley'a answer, IT don't care for politics, and
wouldn't go on the cars to Washington to
get 8 commission as President. What do
feel" continued E1r. Greeley" sis the loss Of
my wife, Who has been my companion for nearly
40 years. I have watched by her bedside night
and day, and now am completely worn out and
prostrated from anxiety and want of sleep, but
am obliged to come back to the Tribune
where my services are needed" After convers-
ing further with Mr. Greeley, whopromised to
dine with his visitor at his home, Colonel Allen
took his leave and las not seen him since.
The Sun reporters asked the Colonel whether
he thought there Vas any foundation for the
vile rumors to the effect that Mr. Greeley had
spent the most Of his money On
the election, and that its loss had
affected him. Colonel Allen secuted
the idea, and mentioned an instance Of the little
value Mr.. Greeley placed on money. He said
A1r. Greeley called on him soon after his nomi-
nation and rendered him 81 700 as a portion of
his share of the political expenses. Colonel
Allen told him there we're others who could
better afford to contribute, and declined to take
it. Dir. Greeley informed him that he
intended giving $4,000, and persisted On
Colonel Aliens accepting the money, saying that
if h9 did not accept it he would give it to some
one else. Colonel Allen said that A1r Greeley
did hot manifest any concern whateyer in regard
to the money.
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Hon. Rufus F.
Andrews vas requested to meet 11r. Greeley at
the house Of q mutual friend in this city. in re-
1ation to matter Of business which personally
concerned n1r. Greeley. s'I went to the house,
says Ifr. Andrews, .'and was ushered into Mr,
Greeleys presence. When 7 first saw him
I was greatly surprised at his personal
appearance. Indeed, + should scarcely
have known him, SO changed and enaciated was
ha had not understood that was in his pres-
ence. I addressed him cheerfully and cordially
as in former times. He sat in moody state,
and ut first made no response. Was shocked
at receiving no answer, and panied at the indit-
ference and hesitation which he mani
tested. + saw at once that something
his seat as some members Of the household
came into the room. He ushered me into al
adjoining apartment, and there Eat down. The
first expression he uttered WIS, sRufua, am
hopelessly gone!" I said, sWhat ia the matter,
A1r. GEeeley9' He again said I am hopeless1y
gone! I said, am sorry, Mr. Greeley, to see
you in this state of mind. know YOU have
suffered intensely in the loss OF your
wife, but I hope your defeat has not had 8
tendency to depress you. The American people
esteem you as much as ever. The result Of the
Presidential election does not arise from any
want Of appreciation of your abilities, or of the
eminent services which you have rendered the
country and its people. A1r. Greeley, after
q moments hesitation, repeated the express
sion, 7 am hopeless1y gone.' He add
ID, Il am ruined.' He then alluded
in brief expression to the personal business
about which he had desired to see me. I COM
pretended what he desired, and told him that
would endeavor to see that his wishes COM
piled with. I then added: A1r. Greeley, YOU
must not allow yourself to be depressed
BY the various misfortunes which have come
upon you. 1t is said that troubles never come
singly, and I'm sure you have recently had more
Than your share. Mr. Greeley then arose from
his seat and left me with the expression, Rufus,
am hopelessly ruined Others who saw him
1T the same time we're greatly shocked at his
and detected appearance. immedi-
ately called upon some of this intimate friends,
md told them Of his condition, and requested |
hem to cheer him up. felt convinced at the !
line, and so stated, that his case Was hopeless,
ior he seemed so prostrated that did not be- |
ieye it possible for him to rally. have not |
,ince seen Mr. Greeley"
The medical treatment Mr.. Greeley WAS receiv- |
ng proved Intellectual. Medicine became of no |
wall and reason gave way.
On Nov. 20, DR.. Brown, Superintendent Of |