Greeley contributed to theJVV"- York Lcdin'i- aseries of autobiographic reminiscences, which were afterwards republished in a volume entitled " Recollections of a busy life." In 1870 he reprinted from the Tribune a series of " Essays on Political Economy," defending the " protection theory," which were dedicated to the memory of Henry Clay. In 1872 he published " What I Know about Farming.'' He also originated and edited the Tribune Almanac, which for many years has been a standard hook of reference.

In 1872 Mr. Greeley was nominated for President of the United States by the Liberal Republican and Democratic Conventions, but, as is well known, was overwhelmingly defeated by General Grant. His political reverses and the death of his wife proved too great a strain for his frame, enfeebled by overwork, anxiety and weary vigils at his sick wife's bedside. He died November 29, 1872, at the residence of Ur. Choate, several miles from his home at Chappaqua. Mr. Greeley's strict integrity, guilelessness of character, simplicity and candor, as well as his lofty aspirations and great services to his country, caused him to be universally mourned, and nowhere more so than in Westchester County, where he was so well known.

James Watson Webb, the noted journalist, resided at Mount Plea.sant from about 1848 to 18()1, when he was apfiointed minister to Brazil. Born atClaverack, N. Y., February 8, 1802, he entered the United States Army as second lieutenant of artillerj' August, 1819, but resigned in 1827 to take charge of the Mornim/ Courier, which had been established in New York City in May of that year. In 1829 he purchased the Enquirer and combined the two with the name of the Morninf/ Courier and New York Enquirer. He became the sole editor, and, in the following year, sole proprietor, which position he retained for thirty-four years.