The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-23
THEY WEREFOR GEN.GRANT|
AN INCIDENT or THE GRERLEY
PRESIDENTI8 CAMPAIGN.
How He Found Out That HIS Old Auies ..
Phuaaeiphia Had Deserted" Greeley
VIII ne Elected Anyhow" He Said.

| Phfadeiphia Had Deserted" Gre ley
VIII he Elected Anyhow" He Said.
Prom the PHILADELPHIA Tiaes
With many others In tho younger ranks OF
the Liberal party, had preferred forcing the
nomination OF 1872 upon MIR. sumner. in The
hope that he, with all that he stood for. would
best consolidate the thinking voters Of the coun-
try who were honestly opposed to a second trial
Of Grant; but after the name OF sumner had
been peremptorily withdrawn from the conven-
lions consideration. IL was with relief that we
saw the forces Of tho scholarly Adams overcome
bv those OF the man whose refusal to recognize
the bargain made with Grant, for eight years in
forcing the conflict between the wings Of the
hepnolican party: For myself. from earliest
recollections had been taught to honor and
taken in tho kindness OF as warm heart as
ever beat, In my earliest ventures into news
paper work, he had blended these sentiments
Into feeling OF love, such rs ! had never felt
toward any save my father. So there was no
man. enthusiasm and a fervor never felt since
that ! went into the campaign OF '72. had
missed voting for Grant four years before. and
was not now regretful since my maiden Presi-
dental vote would be cast for Greeley,
=, In such frame OF mind found myself In New
couple OF hours to spare from business. and
decided to inaict Mr.. Grseiey with . few minutes
from well: meaning but IN taken supporters. In
an,ryM A. ne adS1ns once brought out the fact
tnet MI. breeIey was at the Lincoln Club. then
his temporary headquarters, and 1 took the
Sid.slyied mansion, located, think. on seventh
Ny ring was answered. after m apparently
unusual delay, and as tho door opened saw Mr..
up the broad stairs. One OF these followers. !
hsye always felt confident, was q prominent
fhiladslpnia politician, but without being surs
bell had disturbed . conference In the parior.
Mt, Greeley led The way into room at the top
OF the stairs while no ono thought or tho pro-
others were political strangers 10 Nj, Greeley,
Of his high pitch. lie this as II may, though the
voices OF his visitors wero ind Dguishab is
syllable distinctly auIIb!o TO tho waiting Wis.
itor In the parlor; whilo at the same time his re-
piles TO queries and arguments showed plainly
nent TO. had stumbled upon a conferences in.
tended TO bind Mr.. Greeley In some way or other
tion that would pacify the Democratic heart
that was raging at the thought OF supporting It's
not been held. but It's time Of Hoi3ins WAS near.
and these connsellors OF Democracy sought to
20 TO the delegate with at least the private
aud to that. some olive branch must DO held
ont. II was asking too much 10 az pcct the dele
support one whom they had been taught, almost
from cradle upward. to look upon as an ogre.
IL was doubtful whether the Endorsement / noni.
nation could be peacefully accom- piished. and 80
NJ. Greeley must come to the rescue and give
MS expected supporters more induceme at than
simply ANYTHING to beat Grant" Indeed, ho
must. or they, the self;chosen counseilors Of
much would he yieldy
How much would he Yield At first Mr..
he courteously declined to say anything Ii, pri-
yate that he had not already given to the world.
,.Gcntiemen. don't ask me for PLEDGES. All
the world knows what am. and all the world
can't change me. couldn't change IL | would"
A hA IN In D. NAWla L..
him at such advantage. Flushed somewhat
from his upstairs interview, his white hair
snod eJe. shooe with the Victory e Of r. PERSONAL
vlndicstion His hand clasp was never more
sna 3hS far Ins Sor,s, OF the
himself into chair In. front Of large desk
into one at his side. After a few personal and
kindly Inquiries, he turned the conversation
nounced for Grant"
Union sS Of s9. hs fr rsa
being unit In that pronouncement; how scores
tss and Msa %s's
Ing moment Mf, Greeley suddenly asked:
where Is Morris L. lIallowellr"
Hallowell WAS for Grant.
HW9n%ph !, E Tss ,hs comment; Then
Again Was compelled to make similar re-
ply, anu tell MIN That lie was Tor Grant.
Humph." this time in u subdued yet shriller
tone
. Then turning upon me with a penetrating
look. as though TO say IL have you now" he put
" "it& Ss' !. Alfred Love-"
A. chill ran through me AS felt the cold OF the
stab must give.
Mr.. Greeley, Mr.. Love is for Grant"
There was no " humph!" this time. Wheeling
about In hiH chair, 50 as to face partly the other
way, his head sank for moment that seemed
hours to his visitor. Then. suddenly, he
wheeled again. facing me, and in the old shrill
voice. without a break. said
Well young man. 90 aud tell your friends
that Horace Greeley will DO elected anyhow"
No questions as to general outlook, no In
quiries as to the standing Of politicians aud
their allies, no care for Information beyond tho
desire TO know how his les OF the old abolition
days stood In the contestl
What followed was OF a personal nature
relating to some information Mr.. Greeley de-
sired from the East. and then / rose to 90 |
with his hand 'clasp-to be my last-there came
2 look into his eyes that am reminded OF when
gazo at Bodenhauser's masterpiece. Did he
feel prophetic coming on OF evilP Did he
feel that those who had dipped
with him into the salt were to accept tho silver
OF his enemiesi