New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
NEW PUBLICATIONS..


The succnct history of Governor Hayes's
pslc life presented in tbs volume commences with
LYic account OF his aeesy, showing his descent from
tho primitive New England stock with later INFUSION
of tbc Green Mountain Jod both OF his parents having
been natives the state OF Vermont ami ENGRAVING 10
ONO before the birth OF their distinguished son. Young
HAYES was educated Ohio and at early age gave
pronsc of the on lIes which have since marked MS
character. With mis- college companions ne was Vhc
oldec Of aGectOJ4atc admiration. One OF them wrues
lie was remarkable foc great common sense ID nus
personal conduct; uttered profane woru pe
haved always hSe cOusidcrate mature man" Another
WHO followed Inn at Kenyon remarks; " hayes
had left a memory which was a fascihauoh
a glowing memory; he was popular masn'ir
tnous, manly; was noble chiNaIou'
OF great promise" He graduated WIN 'n'
highest college honors IN 1872 ana soon ai'eI Coi
epced the study oiIaw The breaking out OF the ClV
W. ,o,nd Mfr HAYES in highly successful and Lucrative
rractice which he did not hesitate 10 leave at the can o
his country He entered the army IN 1861 as MAJOR anu
was promoted rank of acknowledgement IN lso4 or
distinguished services the field and few months later
received the appointment of brevet Encouragement Atthe
hattie Of Winchester his conduct Is referred to III the
,sa.i.1 re1ort as follows Colonel Hayes is every
where exposing himself reekessy, usual lie was tue
first one over the slough he has been in advance OF 'he
line half the since his Acknowledgement mas oeeh
severely wounded men are dropping all arOuhu hi"l'
I'M he u
OF his merits as q soldier, the author remarks: Inc
most striking characteristic of Hayes soldier was MS
personal interpidy. Anthony Wayne, Francis Muloh'
pud Ethan Allen called brave men IN INC heNoiu
tio and so they but we look III VAN III their MS
tories for as numerous proofs OF unSurpaSsabe caring as
the hero of Cloyd Mountain. Cedar Creek ana south
Mountain has given Four horses shot unoer hu
four wounds in action fighting after he fell; huhureu
days exposed TO death under fre-these are inc eNf
dences Of "a lofty courage as is yet known among
ueu As regmental brigade, and division commahuef'
ms most striking quality leader was his lmpetu-
osity Gen Crook used 70 say that Hayes fought III
fantry as other men fought cavalry. He was always
wanting TO move forward charge to get at the enemy
with cold steel His favOrtc step was the doubleueh'
his choice Of distance two paces and his preferred heue
of fighting the hand-tohand grapple This meant Dos-
ness was decisive and was Another eharac-
teysc was his constant for the comfort OF BIS SOL
diers He was much in the hospitals, cheering up the
wounded writing letters for them and sending last mes
sages the lips of the dying to WIVES AoheIs' anu
friends lie shared his blanket his last crust MS ias'
penny with the needes OF his men. and aostained RON
food when they had none" His personal character Is
aptly described in single paragraph; "Gov Hayes Is
sguare-hult solid and sound, mentally, morally ana
physically. His integrity is proverbs Els hdehy 10 LIS
convictions recognized 10y political enemies MS RECORD
is OF unassalabc sOundness and there Is Absolutely
nothing vulnerable IN his character He bas Llhcoin-
Ike sonndness OF Judgment and is inexoraby Just rs
d''N''A'Ns
centrctes and aecations; he neither walks noI talks
on stills His manners have the warmth and grace mat
sincerity and simplicity give. In bearing he Is
animated and thoughtful, manly and rehnod'
His fr1nness while it does not amount TO oosinaey'
marks the clear-cut individuality and decision Of his
character lie has the guiding faculty and 'he power Oh
containing himself He takes inst measure both OF
himself and other If the country VIII do TINS,
his future is as his past II President he "ooo
do the right thing at the right time III the rlsht way
The position of Hayes since his nomination 10
the presidency affords attractive domestic picture
He has changed in percepti5e:respect the habits,
reereatjons or abors Of his daily life He rises carry ana
ACCOMMODATES much work before breakfast lie laDoie III
the executive office in the capitol from nine until five,
discnarcng hs varied duties Governor answering OF
debating the TO be given his Official Dol uc ana
private correspondence and remaining at all times ac
cessb 10 visitors Of every age, color and condition
who seek 10 see him His evenings are passed with hs
family or at the social parties OF his many friends lie
makes his customary trips his home and farms near
Fremont and, while probably managing large properly
interests finds time devote to pioneer history TO 10
nestle architecture to gardening 10 general literature
IN languages and other liberal studies and pursuits He
s obeed but not overpowered OpPressedb 10y the new
RESPONSIBILITIES cast upon him. He suffers himself TO DC
AS he ever has bcen-natua Moderate, discreet ana
wise in all things as he has been in the past and in the
present he is cOnspcuOusly who grows wiser edch
day that be lives" In addition TO its interesting bio
graphical details the volume contains selection from
the political speeches Of Governor Hayes which present
striking illustration of the practical sense, profound
wisdom integrity Of purpose and purity Of action which
mark his character In the simplicity Of his private life,
In the clearness and veracity Of his perceptions and in
his sauare robust. old-fashioned honesty Governor
Hayes appears TO have been surpassed by Abraham
Lincoln himself.