The semi-weekly miner., 1884-08-06

Late in the afternoon the mother d
Lieut.. Greely came from Newbury
port. and was taken at once ON bOart
the Tennessee. Shortly after ward
she was put in the secretary's barg'
and taken on board the Thetis. Whe1
she arrived there, Mr. and Mrs. Gree
ly and the latter's brothers wer'
seated IN Commander Schley's cabin
alternately crying and laughing and
embracing. An instant before tht
lieutenaDt's mother entered the cabin
Commander Schley stepped to th'
door and said, Lieutenant. YOU
mother is Lere." Mrs. Greedy thel
entered, and threw her arms aroun(
her sons neck. saying only, my son
my son." Lieut.. Greely spoke M
words save "mother," but in his toni
and expression there was a world O1
tenderness. Clasping his mother il
his arms, the lieutenant did nothing
else but tob, while his mother criee
like child.
Fearing the excitement would bt
too much for Lieut.. Greeiy's shattered
constitution, Commander Schley en-
tered the cabin and wisely directed
the conversation into less emotiOna
channels.
| At about 4 O'Clock, Secretary Chand.
Ter entered his barge and was rOwed
to the Thetis. He went at once t0
Lieut.. Greely and affectiORately took
the gallant explorer in his arms and
in the fervor of his greeting, "God
bless you. God bless you!" said the
secretary. *you have come back to us
almost from the grave. 1 hope your
future happiness may reward you for
the terrible experience you have had.
| The lieutenant responded feelingly,
thanking Mr.. Chandler for his kind
expressions. The writer was intro
duced to Lieut.. Greely by Secretary
Chandler, and the former at once said
| he desired to thank the newspapers
of the country for the universally
! kind manner in which he and his
company had been treated by them.
He could say but little at present
concerning his expedition, but the
public would soon be given the entire
details through official reports.
When asked as to his health Lieut..
Greely stated he felt comparatively
well in all respects, excepting he was
at all times considerably affected by
feeling Of intense weakness. He
said he had gained rapidly III flesh
since his rescue, but much OF it was
soft, and more injurious than benth-
cial. He said he had a good appetite
and was slowly recovering, but he an
ticipated it would be some time be-
fore he would recover his W0nted
strength. To-day, he said, was the
happiest Of his life; that in one day
everything on earth was restored to
him for which man could wish
home, mother, wife and honor. A
few days ago he was on the brink of
the grave, and now he was possession
of all that mortal could desire.
The lieutenant louked very happy
indeed. He sat with his wife on one
one side and his mother on the other.
His face was considerably bloated,
but his cheeks are taking on a
healthier color. He stands as erect
as ever, but is not allowed to remain
on his feet long at a time.
After his brief talk with Lieut..
Greely. Secretary Chandler was con-
Quoted to the deck where the crew OF
the Thetis was drawn up in line,
hardy looking set of men, rough
but naval heroes. The secre-
tary stepped up to the crew
tells me you have done
your duty nobly, and that you have !!
been a credit to the navy and the |
country. l desire to tell you that |
both the navy and the country appre- |
ciate your service, and on behalf of
the navy department [ give you my |
sincere thanks"
After cordially embracing Ser /
geants Long and Fredericks and the |
other two survivors of the Greely !
Secretary Chandler was |
conveyed to the Alert where he paid |
his respects to Commander Coffin and |
the crew. He also |
addressed the crew Of the |
Alert in about the same words. |
The secretary next went on board
the Bear, where he and Lieut.. Emery
had an informal conversation. AS !
Secy. Chandler stood inspecting the |
crew OF the Bear, who were drawn |
up in line before him, dozen genu-
inc Esquimaux dogs rushed out Of !
she cabin, leaping and frolicking
the seamen. These dogs were |
brought back by Lieut.. Emery, who
desires to see If the breed cannot be
in this climate.
After addressing the crew of the
Bear in a few words of cemmenda.
tion, Secy. Chandler re-entered his
barge and was conveyed to the Talla-
pOOsa, which was crowded with in
vited guests. Here lunch was served
IN the main saloon. and the rest of
the afternoon was spent in such en-
jOyment rs the time and place af-
forded.
just before dark Lieutenant Gree
y's wife, mother and brothers-in-law,
we're taken ashore in the acting ad.
miral's barge; and were driven to the
residence OF that officer, where they
will remain until they 60 TO New
OurypOrt. The other survivors
remain on board the ThetiS for the
present.
General Hazen, chief signal officer,
accompanied Secretary Chandler on
lis visits to the commanding officers
II the relief squadron; and pleasant
Y notified the survivors theo would
,e promoted as soon as they were
veil enough to occupy the positions
hat would be open for them.
All the programme prepared for
is abandoned owing to the
Unexpected arrival of the Greely
leet to-day.
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