The Mineral argus., 1884-08-14
HONE AGAIN HOME AGAIN."
Arrival of the Greeley Crew And Their
Rescuers al Portsmouth, n. H.-Extra-
nrdinaru Scenes.

her anchorage. She had scarcely dropped
her anchors when the Bear came slowly steam
ing around the corner Of old Fort Con-
s%titution. as black and solemn as a hearse in a
funeral procession, and the sailors in the rig
ging cheered again. Then came the Alert and
third cheer was heard, to which, however,
there was no responses. IT flags on all the
Arctic feet. which had been at half mast ever
since the rescue at Cape Sabine, were raised
to the masthead by signalling orders from the
secretary of the navy. who remarked that this
was a day Of joy and not welcome to the suryiy-
ors, and not of mourning for the lost When
the Arctic fleet dropped their anchor Secretary
Chandler offered his arm to Mrs. Greedy and
escorted her to the gang-plank, followed by
her brothers. They were placed in charge of
Commander Merry of the ~Tallapoosa, who, in
his launch, conveyed them TO the Thetis.
As Mrs. Greedy, on the way to meet her hus-
band, 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 lightly clutching her hands. The lieu
tenant had not been informed that his wife was
about to go on board the Thetis, and a few
minutes before her arrival, in conversation
with Commander Schley, he said he did not eX-
pect to see her, as she probably had been un-
able to reach there so soon. When the barge
was seen to leave the Tennessee with Mrs.
Greedy and her two brothers, g.. O.. and c. A.
Nesmuth, sitting in the stern sheets, Command
er Schley said to Lieut Greedy; Lieutenant L
would like to see you in my cabin for a few
moments." Commander Schley entertained
Lieut. Greedy in conversation about
arctic matter 1T a peculiar sig,
whistle, to Indicate that Mrs. Greedy was on
board and ready to meet her husband. Now
the lady trembled 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 Sohley left the room, leaving the
long separated couple alone. Lieut. Greedy was
sitting with his back to the door, but when Com
mander Schley so abruptly left him he turned
and at The same instant saw his wife enter.
With q loud cry that was more like a gigantic
sob half smothered, Lieut. Greedy 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, "Arthur, Arthur" After
Mr.. and Mrs. Greedy had been alone for twenty
minutes her brothers were called in and cor
daily and t~earfuily greeted their brother-in-
law. 1t was noticeable on board the dhets
that everybody shed tears when Mrs. Greedy
entered the cabin where her husband was.
Late in the afternoon the mother of Lieut..
Greedy came from Newburyport and was taken
at once on board the Tennessee. Shortly after
she was put in the Secretary's barge and taken
on board the Thetis. When she arrived there
Mr.. and Mrs. Greedy and the latter's brothers were
seated in Commander Schley's cabin alternate
ly crying and coughing and embracing. An in
slant before the heutenant's mother entered
the cabin Commander Schley stepped to the
door and said, 'lieutenant your mother is here"
Mrs. Greedy then entered, threw her arms
around her sons neck saying only, my son.
ay SON." 'Iieut Greedy spoke no word save
'tMother,n but IN his tone and expression there
was a world OF tenderness. Clasping his
mother in his arms, the lieutenant did nothing
else but sob, while his mother cried like a
hid. Fearing the excitement would be too
much for Lieut. Greely's shattered condition,
Commander Schley entered the cabin and wise
y directed the conversation into less emotion
Al channels.
THE SECRETARY GREErs GREELY.
At about 4 o'clock Secretary Chandler en-
tered his barge and was rowed n the Thetis.
He went at once to Lieut. Greely and affection
ately took the gallant explorer IN his arms In
the fervor Of this greeting:
"God bless you,G God bless you, " said the sec
rotary. 'You have come back to us almost
from the grave. hope your future happiness
may reward you for the terrible experience
you have had"
Greedy responded feelingly, thanking Mr..
Chandler for his kind expressions. The writer
was introduced to Gen. Greedy by Secretary
Chandler, aud the former at once said he de-
sired to thank the newspap ers of the country
for the universally kind manner in which he
had been treated by them. He could say but
little at present concerning his expedition,
the public would soon be given the entire de-
tails through official reports. When asked as
TO his health, the lieutenant started he felt
comparative well in all respects excepting that
he was at all times considerably affected by a
feeling Of intense weakness. He stated he
had gained rapidly in flesh since this rescue,
but much of it was soft and
MORE THAN BENEFICIAL
He said he had a good appetite and wa
slowly recovering, but anticipated 1t would be
some time before he would recover his wonted
strength. To-day he said was the happiest of
his life. In that one day everything on earth
was restored to him for which man could wish.
Home, wife, mother and honor in one day Civ
en- to a mar who a few days ago was on the
brink of the grave, is as much as mortal could
desire. The lieutenant looked very happy in
deed He sat with his wife on one side and
his mother on the other. His face is consider
ably bloated, his cheeks are looking of a health
Ter color. He stood erect as ever. but is not
allowed to remain on his feet long at a time.
After a brief talk with Lieut. Greedy, Secretary
Chandler was conducted to the deck where the
crew of the Thetis was drawn up in line. A
hardy looking set of men they were, rough and
brave looking. A great number of invited
guests, including many distinguished persons
and families of naval officers, were carried by
naval stearm launche to the flagship Ten
nessee, on the quarter deck OF which the chief
ceremonies were held. At about 2 o'clock the
Alliance rounded the foot OF the point and
came to anchor some distance astern the
Tennessee. The Thetis followed fifteen min
utes later and anchored abreast the Alliance.
As the Thetis' anchors went overheard, the
guards on all the ships in the harbor were
Manned, flags run to the masthead and three
rousing cheers given. Then the band struck
up.
''HoME AGAIN."
and among the assembled guests few there
we're whose eyrs were not DediEcmed with