The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-18

THE CITY PRESS ON The NOMlNEES.
The Bee is OF the opinion that Hayes
owes his nomination principally to his
victory over Allen, which seems to war
rant that Ohio will go with the Repub-
lican party, and to the principal cause
Of that triumph. which makes his name
q guarantee for the hard money men.
Outside OF that, he is, personally, a
rather obscure individual, and OF medi-
um ability, whose candidacy is not
likely to create much enthusiasm. The
Bee thinks that this choice Of q West
ern man will probably induce the Demo
Gratis to select their champion In the
Eastern States. Mr.. Wheeler, the second
choice, is still Q less shining light than
Hayes. He Is only known through the
notoriety he acquired by influencing
the conclusion Of what IL known as the
wheeler Compromise. He is, judg
Ing from what he effected here. an in
telligent but unscrupulous man, always
ready with fair promises and fully able
and willing to elude their performance.
Hayes and Wheeler, upon the whole,
constitute rather . weak ticket, but It
was the best the Republicans could get
up. It will cause the party. at least, to
die with more decenoy than II they had
chosen Blaine or Morton.
The Republican rejoices over the NOM
nations and gives great credit to the
sagscity OF the Republican party who
laid aside the other glaring and gaudy
gems that wanted to force themselves
upon its acceptance, and seized the two
resplendent diamonds destined to illu-
inmate its way to victory. Gov. Hayes
Is man without guile, gentleman Of
education and Of independent fortune.
A lion In war, in peace lamb. The
Republicans could not have made a
better choice. Ohio is sure to go with
him as unit, and all the States not
"Democratically blind" will follow.
There Is nothing more to do but to sail
forward to an easy victory.
Wheeler, also, is great man; he was
born In the year 1919, of poor but honest
parents, at Malone, (whatever that is,
New York, and has served his country
as q member Of Congress for many
years. He investigated Louisiana very
efficiently, and acquired the undying
veneration of the citizens Of that State
by effecting the famous adjustment
named after him.
The PicGyune is uncertain whether to
lament or rejoice over the action Of the
Cincinnati Convention. It considers
the ticket as strong one, but thinks it
rests upon weak platform. As for the
candidates personally, there is very lit
tie to be said for or against them.
Gov. Hayes was born In Vermont,
fought very we'll during the war, was
made Brigadier General and in that
capacity was whipped and captured by
the Confederate General Harry T. Hays.
He was sent three times TO Congress and
Is now serving out his third term as
Governor Of Ohio. It is probable that
he will carry that State. As regards
Mr.. Wheeler he Is no greater man than
Gov. Hayes. and is only known as the
author OF the Wheeler adjustment.
Both are good men and will make, If
elected, tolerable public officers. At all
events they would be preferable for the |
South to what Grant has been, or Nor
ton. ConkliDg or Blaine would have
been.
The Bulletin says that Gov. Hayes is |
very popular in the Eastern States and |
will make formidable opponent to the
Democratic party, on account of his un-
blemished political record and his many /
private virtues. Mr.. Wheeler, though
the Convention seems to have picked
him up among the crowd without much |
stopping to chose, $50 little fuss having
been made over the nomination. is an
additional strength to the ticket, and is
perhaps as fair candidate as could
have been selected.
The Times says that the ticket nomi-
mated at Cincinnati is strong one.
Neither Mr.. Hayes nor Mr.. Wheeler are
extensively known to fame, but they
both have some reputation and are
blessed with negative properties. Mega
tive properties, says our ne:ghbor, are !