New-York tribune., 1876-06-17
THE CANDIDATES.
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.

a. C,hr,dgn Law school an Industrious lawyer,
Gallant soldier under Rosecrans Mcclellan ana sheroan
a Congressman who rarely made a speech, ana q GOV
who has been reelected and Is exceedingly
popuar In his own State. Rutherford B. Hayes was
horn IN Delaware Ohio On Oct 1922. He led his class
at ceee and after completing his studies IN Cambridge
and IN Thomas sparow's law office at Columbus, ae-
ouired fine practice at Cincinnati. His genial manners
and fine voice commended hun TO public favor, and his
reputation at the good that lie elected
City Solicitor in 1883.
At the outbreak Of the he received the appoint
ment of MAJOR Of tie 23d Ohio Infantry. Tins was one
of the regiments III tie field, and had distinguished
leader-COl william 5. ROseerans Early In june lo6l
the regiment mustered into service FOR three
years but before left Camp Chase its commander re-
ceiyed commission as brisadiergenera in the regular
army Late In July the regiment ordered TO Clarks
burg W. Va and had its first active service in hunting
down the guerrillas that infested the spurs OF the
Rich Mountain range Major Hayes served tenn
porarily as Judge-Advocate Gen. Rosecranss
staff, and in November. 1861, received LIS com
mission as euenant-cUlOuel. In April, 1852, the regl
ment, under command of Ueut-Co Hayes left Its Win
ter quarters and moved in the direction of Princeton
After two weeks Of sHirmishng and foraging the force
was attacked by regiments OF infantry under com
mand OF Gen. Heath, and after making q determined
stand was compelled to retire In the heart of August
orders were received to march with all possible dispatch
to the Kanawha. The regiment made lO4 miles In
about three day embarked transports for Parkers
burg and took the cars Tor Washington Wnere IL Joheu
Gen. McCleans army.
The first shots at South Mountain were irod by Col
Hayes's command The regiment ordered TO ascend
the mountain at early hour by an unreQuented road
The enemy were posted behind stone walls and greatly
out numbered their assaans and the regiment was ex
posed to fire OF muskey ana grape at short
range Out of the $50 men who went INTO action 100
soop lay dead or wounded the field. Leut.Col
Hayes was badly wounded his arm being brohen. and
the command devolved upon Major Comfy. The com
mdnder, howeve;, was not ready Tor ambulance or
hospital: there was stin good deal OF fight
In him, for he reapIeared on the field uudaunted Win
his wound half dressed and fought until no was so weak
that his men had carry him away After the battle O
Antetam the regiment was ordered TO the Karawha val
ey Leut.Col Hayes appointed to the eoonelcy OF
the regiment aud in December 1862 was placed III the
command OF the First Brigade OF the Kanawha division
During the campaign of 1868 his division exposed 10
arduous rather than dangerous service but in 1854 he
won his promotion by his gallantry at winchester
Fishers Hill, and Cedar Creek. In the battle
OF Opequan, Col. Hayess brigade, after advancing
across several open fields, gained the crt6t pi
hill and caught q glimpse Of the eneInys line. Moving
forward under heavy the brigade dashed through
fringe and halted the edge of slough
40 or so yards wide and nearly waist deep When he saw
the whole line wavering Col Hayes plunged in under
shower of bullets and grape, and dragged his way
through. He was the frst-man over. The infantry
nouudered through the mOrass, and the enemy were
dyen back Col Hayes posed himself reckcSsy, and
was half the i'm advance Of the line. AT winchester
his horse was under him. and he narrowly escaped
with his life. AS he lay on the field, stunned
by his fan and wondering why the troops
were not ordered charge the enemys line there was
cloud of dust on the Winchester turnpike and Sheridan
rode into camp his magnificent horse IN ume 10 save
the day During this terrible campaign Col Hayes bad
three horses shot under him and was wounded iouf
. times In the Spring he given the command
OF an expedition against Lynchburg, and was preparing
20 cross the mountains West Virginia when the war
WAS brought 10 close his bravery at Fishers Hill
and Cedar Creek he breveted majorSeneraL
In the Fall Of 1864 Gen. Hayes was elected to Con-
gress from Cincinnati by a large majority. He seldom
appeared on the floor of the House, not making any
elaborate speeches taking prominent part III the
reconstruction which engrossed the attention
of Congress. He a member Of the Committee on
Private Land Claims and was Chairman OF the Commit
tee on Library. delegation from Ohio at that time
was very strong one, including Gen Schenck John a.
Bingham James NJ. Ashley, Samuel Sheabarger and
Columbus Deano and is not surprising that the mex
perienced member took lower seat than his brilliant
colleagues and content to be listener In lsob ne
was reflect d. bat resigned position in 1867, order
TO accept the Republican nomination for Governor his
Armament was Judge Thurman and the contest very
close one The Republican platform that year had SOW
ers unpopular planks, and the Democratic candidate
exceedingly strong oue but Gen hayes entereu
upon the canvass with unwOned visor, won hosts OF
friends by his bearing the stamp aud was elected by
maiority of nearly 1000 votes In 1869 ne was renom
mated his opponent being Mr.. Pendle;on and he III
creased his lead by several thousand votes After hls
retirement from Office be resumed the practice OF his pro
fess,on In 1872 he candidate for Con
gress. but was defeated by Henry b. Banning, a
Liberal Republican by $500 votes. In April. 1873 be
was nominated for Assistant Treasurer at Cincinnati
but the Senate adjourned without confirming the appoint
mont In 1875 he was nominated for Governor IN The
face of his letter OF withdrawal in favor OF Judge Iat
The canvass which followed almost without parallel
I'm the political annals Of Ohio. After mdnitcsuDg
strong disposition themselves behind the schoO
question the Republicans assumed the offensive on the
currency question: came boldly for hard money, and
with the aid Of Carl Scburz the day. During this
heated canvass Gov Hayes constantly on the stump
and the great victory for hard money which was won
last October was due in large measure to the zen ana
fire Of the Republican leader. Senator Sherman, IN
letter written last January, paid this tribute to Gov
HAYES and brought him prominently before the country
as a candidate for the Presidency:
Ibelieve the nomination Of Gov. Hayes would give ps
more strength taking the whole country AT large tha
any other man. He ia better known IN ONO han else
Ohio Will as the canvass progresses make him stronger
In every State lie was good soldier and tno9sh hot
greatly dstiu guished suc he performed MS Iu duy
md / put.ccd when travelling with him in ONO, the
soldiers who served under him loved and respected MN
As member 0f Congress he was not ieadlhg ueDittr
or manager in party tactics, but was always sensible
industri1us and to his convictions ana the Tnei
SINGER respect of his colleagues As Governor three
elected has shown good executive abilities ana gained
great popularity not only WIN hciuDl' l'ans, ,i
with our adveTsarles. On the currency oueslul'
which is likely to enter iaIey 'nto on9 a. t a ,
he is thoroughly sound Dut s no. e1Inni.'u 9 ~ 'y
particular measure 10 be disabled IRON cOODeInS
With any plan tnat may promise success On thG man
ouestons protection for all equal rights ana Tie OD,
servance OF the public lth lie IS az uustN tNorty rs "
one named He is fortunately r nOh tne IeIsohntt Ii
mites and anagOnisms that would weaken some oi n5
competitors he is unDlemisbed IN name chahettI "h
conduct and he cxon zen u nv oui ue o the
Presidential question, taken as dispassontey as