New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-24
POLITICAL TOPICS.
MR.. GREELEY IN 1872.

MN. iA' i'f-'
WHAT HE SAID IN A RAILWAY CAR IL Pennsylvania.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: | cannot, in this hour of general re-
jocng resist the temptation remind you Of an Incl
dent that occurred in the Presidential campaign OF 1877
Horace Greeley was on his return from that ever
memorable canvass which he made through Pehhsyi-
yania and Ohio. He had been advertised to speak at
Allentown. In consequence very large ana ehhuSi-
astc crowd had gathered from all quarters to see ana
hear him. I one Of several persons depu'ed 10
meet Mr. Greeley on his way and accompany him
to this place. We proceeded as far as Penh
Haven Junction several miles north OF Mauch Chunk,
where we awaited the train containing him ana MS
party. II long after dark when his tram arriVeu
there and when entered the car curious sgh' pre-
sented itself TO The lighted lamps in the car shed
sort OF dreamy light upon the party scattered AROUND
some OF whom were reading newspapers some were
sleeping while others getting their correspondence
IN order They all seemed tired and worn ont with tGe
fatigue of their extended journey. Mr. Greeley occupied
the last seat in the car all himself He seemed IN
thoughtful mood, yet when made ourselves known 10
him and stated our errand, he seemed pleased when
we informed him Of the enthusiasm manifested Id HIS
cause by the people Of Allentown ana the sur
rounding county a look OF ENCOURAGEMENT h'i'
died upon his grand face; but 1t was only
,non,ertarv and his face again relapsed into the same
expression when we first met him. AZ one oi ,o
stations along the route an enthusiastic anmrer Ui T
brought him the information that pennsylvania WOuu
surely give him vote. IL very evident tnat bl
Greeley did share his opinion FOR he remarked IN SUP
stance that while lac had hopes for Oho nc ehtcrtahed
none FOR this state Of the same opinion Iof dd
Ouy short time before seen the written proposal 10
sfcr enough Democratic votes To Gen. iiaftrlt 10
defeat Mr. Buckalew. therefore made the suggestion
that il was possible that Mr.. Buckiew had been SOFA
ont Mr. Greeley had been given TO understand as nuch
and remarked that an immediate change in the NatOna
istrntiOn could not he expected but he ADDED rs
though ins pircd BY the power or prophecy petter
aud happier day VIII dawn upon this nation. .
shall forget that sceEe-tBat gfallu oiu nero
in the hour OF discontinue aud deieat, III that moment
when he realized that his political fortunes shared inc
rum If his cause knowing that he nad peei most Iouy
prosecuted and slandCred and that by the parry lie
elped 10 create Yet in the face of all this, ne arose
above all personal considerations and prayed Tor
better and brighter day for his country, his enemies
s well az his friends II Horace Greeley could today
his heart swell with cxuation to behold the great R-
publican party weary Of the worship OF false gods re-
turn to its early Though the coming he Ike thar OF
tue prodgal son. from fellowship win SWINE
yet would he embrace it as having been l0sl
and was found again. In the general JOY at
the dawn OF that better day (which was ever
pcrn0st in the heart OF Horace Greeley, 10 may not
he unbecOmiug pause moment, only TO wonder why
il was that this great and good e had need to De sacr
iced in It's endeavor hasten this day Who that eXlts
to-day over regcneraed Government VIII not wonder
win, IL was that great leader in this great conflict
who troye to antedatc this day by the brief Period or
four shor years should he cut down. while even those
who claInOrcd fOr his blood uni;e IN celebrating the
triumph OF that cause in which lie 80 nObly fell!
AHentOun Penn, March l3, 1877. L. j. NJ