St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-02
THE ARCTIC HEROES.
Their Arrival and Reception Yes
terday at Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. AT just
about sunrise this morning the United States
steamer Alliance, which has been stationed
outside the harbor in expectancy OF an early
arrival of the Arctic fleet, discovered double
line OF smoke. and steaming out soon be
came aware of the arrival of the Greedy ex-
petition. The armament of the Alliance
was brought into play and gun after gun
thundered forth peals of welcome, to which
the cannons of the Greedy boats responded,
doubtless in grateful recognition. Shortly
the Alliance came within hailfng distance of
the approaching steamers, and with bells
ringin G and whistles sereeching, the ALI
ance hailed the Bear and Thetis.
Shortly after sunrise the Bear, The
It's and Alliance steamed to a point
OIL the Isle of Shoals where the first stage of
the homeward voyage of the Greedy relief ex-
petition was finished. Gracefully they came
into the harbor with yards squared and
| stacks pouring fourth clouds of smoke, fully
expected There was but little about them
to denote the severe experience which they
had passed through. When 1t became known
the arctic squadron had arrived outside the
harbor, the eXcitem ent on board the men-of-
war at anchor was intense. Shortly after s the
welcome news of the arrival of the Greedy fleet
spread through the city, and when the Bear
and Thetis had arrived off New Castle
States Secretary Chandler, dispatched steam
launch to Commander Schley with orders that
the Bear and Thetis should remain in the
offing until the preparations for their racep-
ton could be completed. The secretary of
the navy then proceeded to the Tallapoose
and orders were given at once for the entire
squadron of war vessels in the harbor to pre-
pare for the reception of the Arctic heroes.
All the naval vessels were draped with
American flags at topmasts. At noon press
boat and the government tug Lyon steamed
down the river and came to
| anchor where a good view OF
the ceremonies might be obtained. AS the
Lyon steamed down the river the men Oh
board the old ship Constitution ran up the
shrouds, lifted their hats and shouted cor
dial salute. The other vessels in the lower
harbor were decked in the gayest colors.
The flag ship Tennessee displayed the acting
| y.
The Tallaposa gave to the breeze the colors
of the secretary of the navy. The ships soon
got underway and steamed down the river.
At noon the preparations for a reception were
completed.
Mrs. Greedy was conveyed to Thetis,
where her husband was As the lady passed
down the companion way to the barge she
walked with a firm tread and showed no
sign of emotion other than biting her lips
and tightly clutching her hands. The lieu
tenant had not been informed that his wife
was about to go on board the Thestis and a
few minutes before her arrival was in con-
yersation with Commander Schley. He said
he did not expect to see her to-day, as she
had probably been unable to reach there so
soon When the barge was seen to leave the
Tennessee with Mrs. Greeley and her two
brothers, G. o. and G. A. Nesmith, sitting
in the stern sheets, Commander Schley said
to Lieut.. Greedy: ''Lieut. / would like to
see you in my cabin for few Moments
Commander Schley entertained Lieut.
Greedy in conversation about Artic matters
until peculiar signal was given on the boat
swain's whistle to indicate that Mrs. Greedy
was on board and ready to meet her husband
The lady trembed very much, her breath
came in gasps and her whole frame shook
with emotion. With faltering steps she went
to the cabin door, and just at the instant she
entered Commander Schey left the room,
leaving the long separated couple alone
Lieut.. Greedy was sitting with his back to the
door, but when Commander Sehley
SO abruptly left him he turned
and at the same instant saw bis wife enter.
With loud cry that was more like gigantic
sob half smothered. Lieut.. Gr-ely bounded
from his chair with eyes cleaning In joy at
the sight that gladdened them Mrs. Greedy,
tall, dark and stately, sprang forward to meet
her husband, crying "Ar.hur, Arthur -
After Mr.. and Mrs. Greedy had been alone
for twenty minutes her brothers were called
in and cordially and tearfully greeted their
brother-in-law. 1t was noticeable on board
the Thesis that everybody shed tears when
Mrs. Greedy entered the cabin where her
| husband was