The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-29
Hayes and Wheeler III Virginia


The Republican Party has presented to the
American people as candi dates for the two
hlgheSt Offices within their 81 1T, two gentlemen
VINO FULLY measure up to the standard of
craftsmanship which the dignity and honor of
the nation require. They stand out as the re-
nectlon OF the popular demal I'd for honesty, eff
hclency ano fidelity in publ trusts There is
no flaw or blemsh in their private or public
lives. and they challenge the respect anc adj
mration OF all men for thu ,ir singularly pure
records in all the high relations to which they
have been called. Ii to-tl5 v the country could
be searched over, and the fitness of every man
scrltlnized, we. doubt whether two gentlemen
could be found, whose moral worth and intel
lectual vigor and bal ance are better adapted to
the exalted positions to which they have been
designated than ltp.herford B. Hayes and
William A. Wheeler They are peculiarly
representative mel Of the age, and combine
the virtues, the attainments and qualifications
essential to the fliahful performance of respoE-
sible public duty.
Gov. Hayes has been called to various high
trusts, and has been equal to them ALL AS
lawyer, soldier legislator and executive officer,
he has met all the requirements of the posi-
| tons to which, he has been called He may
not be said to, be q man of genius, tlashy and
attractive ia defamation, and fervid and
fiowery in Imagery. His mind was cast in q
different naonhd-solid: evenly poised, vigorous
and safe, and constantly growing and develop
ing, grasping and comprehendfng all questions
presented, for consideration-sltch q mind as
the country wants, as the people can trust
Wherever he has been placed, his robust judg-
ment has made its impress, whether in the
tended aeld, the forum or in the council cham
Der. His military history is one Of daring and
eminent success, tempered with kindness and
humanity. His Congressional career was dis
tnguished for the. soundness of his conclusions,
rather than by the brilliancy Of his declalna-
ltion. His judgment was consulted on almost
all important questions, and his conclusions
rarely questioned or ignored. His executive
life has been marked by the utmost fairness
and the highest ability. His private life is
without d blemish.
Hon. W. A. Wheeler presents public and
private record Of equal symmetry and attrac-
tiveDess. 1t is all thas is demanded for the po-
sition for which he has been nominated. With
large legislative and executive experience, ard
varied services in the State and nation, he has
fulfilled the most sanguire expectations of his
people and the country. The citizens of Loui-
siana especially remember him for his efforts
in behalf of peace in that State, when deputed
by Congress to adjust the threatening diffiosl-
ties that embarrassed them two years ago.
They are both christian gentlemen, living
out their profession in their public and private
walks.
Surely the people Of Virginia, who are am
bilious of good government, of fair conclusions
, and just administration of public affairs,
cannot fail to appreciate the opportunity to
show their honest intentions to s'accept the
situation" when such men are presented for
their suffrage. We see iD their election the
sure road to peace and prosperity. Especially
does the candidancy of these eminent citizens
and statesmen appeal to the better judgment
of our people, i'll the interest Of strife abated,
passion suppressed, and the higher objects of
citizenship consummated.
We appeal to the people of Virginia to calm
ly and fairly consider the situation and the
surroundings-to let their reason, and iudg-
ment assert authority over prejudice and feel
rig-to look to the future of the Common
wealth, il: its identity with the national senti-
ment OF the country, rather than to be group
ing in the mists and quagmires Of the obsolete
past, where nothing but bitter regrets and ag-
gravating memories lie. The people should
ask no better guarantee-no more assuring,
promise, than is found in the characters of the
gentlemen presented by the Republican party
for their suffrages They are the very highest
types Of men-fully imblied with the spirit of
political reform and material progress, and
fully alive to the wants and interests Of the
people, both North and South. Virginia would
honor herself. ard take vast stride forward,
were her people to determine at the ballot box
that the electoral vote of the old Common
wealth should be cast for Hayes and Wheeler for
President and Vice President of the United
States. 1t would be accepting the olive branch
"A pledge of forgotten animosties, and an
earnest of future hope and progress.
Gov. HAYES IN THE VALLEY.-The people
OF Rockingham county have kind remem-
brance of Gov. Hayes. He commanded di-
vision under Gen. Sheridan, and when the Or
der to burn was issued, in consequence of the
killingDf Capt. Meigs in 1864, Gen. Hayes, in
numerous instances, interfered to protect the
properly of the citizens. Numerous persons
in the vicinity Of Dayton and along the Shen-
andoah river can testify to the kind considera-
ton shown them by the action of Gov. Hayes,
and refer to him in the most earnest terms of
commentator.
| We shall take an early opportunity to learn
the facts of his campaigning in the Valley, and
furnish them to our readers for reference du-
ring the election contest.
SPEAKER KERR AND HON. W. A. WHEELER.
When Speaker Kerr was sojourning in
Staunt on, q few weeks ago, the name Of Hon.
W. A. Wheeler. the nominee of the Republican
party for Vice President, was mentioned in
connection with the Presidency, in his pres
ence. Mr.. Kerr responded that Mr.. Wheeler
was gentleman of whom any party or coun-
| try might be proud, and if the Cincinnati Con-
vention should present his name, no class of
persons or section of the country would have
cause to regret his election Mr. Karr Sy,oIa