Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-08-03
HAYES LETTER.
opinions OF the Press Respecting the
Document.
Louisville Commercial,

Louisville Commercial,
10 the whole laid the letter is mes
sage of peace and good will, which
Dreathes the humane spirit of Lincoln.
Philadelphia Press.
1t is good thing to feel, when pol
ltleian promises to b. true, that he is
strong enough to keep his word. 1t is
like holding a check on bank sure to
pay it.
Lafayette. Journal
1t is clear, straightforward, une-
quivocal statement of his views on the
more important points in the Cincin-
natl platform, and every man in the
land will know, when he votes for Gov
ernor Hayes, just what he is voting for.
Springfield Republican.
The entire letter is admirable in con-
ceptiOn and satisfactory in expression.
1t shows that he comprehends not only
the political but the party situation full
power to meet them both.
Chicago Journal.
After reading that letter, we cannot,
but feel that Rutherford B. Hayes is
the man raised up by Providence to
meet our Nations present political
emergency, just as Abraham Lincoln
was raised up by Providence in 1850 to
meet the emergency of the rebellion.
New York Tribune.
1t is the voice of an honest man, a
true patriot, sincere refOrmer, speak
ing just what he means. Since he has
been nominated he has received many
accessionsof support from sources which
might have been alienated; but Gov.
Hayes, henceforth, is his own best ad-
vocate
New York Herald.
1t is a fair, discreet document, and
shows that the Governor is well advised.
In this letterth G0yernortakes positive
ground on civil service-meaning per-
manence in Office and non-interference
of Congressman in patronage, which is
the only way in which there can be civ
il service.
Cincinnati Times.
1t has the sterling characteristics ex-
pected by those who know him well,
and will give the strongest assurance to
the nation that he clearly comprehends
the demands of the hour, and that he
has calm, intelligent, resolute pur-
pose to carry out these demands in the
high Office for which he is named.
New York Times.
1t is the manly, frank, and explicit
declaration of sincere and able man.
If there are any who have had doubts
as to Gen. Hayes possession of the pro-
nounced characteristic required in the
leader of the Republican party at this
juncture, this letter ought to go far to
cause them to dismiss such doubts.
Chicago Post and Mail
His views upon the appointing pow
er of the President and civil service re-
form will meet the approval of every
true patriot. He declares himself
squarely in favor of the one-term prin-
ciple, and states it to be his infexible
purpose if elected never to be candi-
date for reelection for a second term.
Chicago Tribune
To the citizens who look to the presi-
Dental election as the means of secur-
ing reform, this letter of General Hayes
must prove very acceptable. 1t breathes
the language of an honest, fearless
statesman, and the spirit of a sincere
and earnest reformer. 1t is the best
contribution Of the kind that has been
given to-our political literature for for
ty years.
ST. Louis Journal.
We have never for moment feared
that Governor Hayes would injure him
self or his party by anything he might
say or write. As a political leader he
has few superiors. IL has been said of
him by an opposition journal that a
better tactician never led party in a
political contest. and the brilliant sue
cesses he has achieved vindicate the as
sertion.
Philadelphia Times.
1t is the rosiest, happiest paper we
have read in many long day. He al
ludes to some of the planks in the Gin
cinnati platform, and pronounces them
just as he shall be pleased to fight and
win and work upon If elected he will
abolish the Jacksonian rule, ITO the
victors belong the spoils,'' and divide
the offices himself in the interests of
honesty and efficiency.
Boston Journal.
His letter, as whole, places him in
direct alliance with the best and most
truly reformatory elements in the party,
and makes him emphatically a leader
suited to the spirit of the times and the
highest necessities of the country 1t
cannot fail to win for him the respect
and support of all men who believe in
good and honest government, and who
are not to be misled by the Implicitly of
the st Louis platform and ticket.
westIiehe Post.
Rutherford b. Hayes, by his letter of
acceptance, has placed himself in the
most decided, open and unequivocal
manner on our platform. We recon-
mend his magnificent letter to every
liberal citizen of the country for his
thorough study. No unparalleled citi-
zen now can doubt, for moment, that
the good cause of reform has found in
the Republican candidate for the Presi-
dency its called representative.
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Cheyenne (wyoming) Leader.
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the bridegroom arrives on pony and