Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-21
GOVERNOR HAYES RECORD.

There are so many good and strong
points in favor Of Governor Hayes . .
candidate for the Presidency. and 50
many things in his past record that give
promise Tor the future that j. is but TO
know them to feel assured Of his fitness
for the highest Office in the gift of the
people.
NkvHR SOUGHT OFFICE.
Though he has been for years in pub
lie life, yet he has never sought public
oflics, nor courted those specially that be-
stow it. His first public Office was City
Solicitor Of Cincinnati. which came IN
sought, and which he filled for four years
with great honor to himself and great
credit to the city. After his retirement
from the army, where he rendered gal
liant and meritorious service, he resumed
the practice Of Law. in which he 10 we'll
vsrsed. having graduated at the Cam
bridge Law School with honors. But he
was very soon sought for again and
placed in nomination for Congress BY
the republicans, was elected and
served the people we'll and faithfully. At
the close of the term he was re- elected,
but resigned his seat at the solicitation
of the best Republicans in Ohio that he
might become their candidate for Gov
error, for no one but the best and ablest
would be able to win in the contest. He
Mas nominated without effort on his
par. aud because he was deemed the
most fitting representative of great prin-
ciples which we're ut issue in the cam
paien. Senate. Thurman the ablest.
uisest, purest, and most popular Dem
Ocrat then in the State, was his oppo-
nent. The contest was very exciting
and enthusiastic. Important issues
were at stake, and the best man in each
Of the parties Was before the people.
HAYES won. After Thurman came Pen
dlston - gentleman George - who,
scholar and polished As he is. raeked his
brain and evolved . rag heresy. while
Hayes raksd his hav and favored honest
money, which is hard. Pendleton was
defeated. Then up rose Uncle Billy
Allen who is piucky old man. and
not afraid to say what be believes, even
though common sense and common hon
esty are against his views. The contest
against Allen and his ereenback heresy
imitation folly, reputation rascality, and
clerical tyranny. was 4 severe one. but
OF. of it Hayes came triumphant to the
Joy and relief Of all men who believe in
paying their homes. debts snd maintain
ing the nations honor. The Office Of
Governor OF Ohio be now holds, and per-
forms its duties to the satisfaction of the
best men in all parties, beloved and hon
ored by Republicans. trusted aud Re-
spected by Democrats. And now new
honor is conferred upon hirl. He has
been selected by by the brain, the con-
science. Of the country AZ the represent
alive Of pure Government. And yet
all the Sc honors have come unsolicited.
All these Offices have sought the man.
He uttered no word, wrote no line, au-
fhorized no act to influence his nomin-
alton. He is our leader not because Of
availability. but because his life and
record is o guarantee of his fitness for
the position.
NEEDS NEITHER APOLOGY NOR DSFENsE.
And while it is q strong point that he
Hasde no effort to secure the nomination,
il is also satisfaction to know shat his
past public life needs neither apology
nor defense. it speaks for itself. During
Ill tee years of his public life no one has
ever dared to assail it, and all his pub
lie acts have been Ike the man, honest,
straightforward and above suspicion. He
has neither sympathy nor connection
with any Of the acts OR influences that
have tended to weaken the hold of the
party upon the people. His words Of re-
form have been coined into acts. He
not only has the confidence of honest
people, but deserves it. He net only
associates with and desires tho counsel
Of all good men, but also keeps alosf
from and repels al bad ones. His NOM
ination il simply the!.reward Of eorspicu-
Gus and honorable public service. And
while there 10 not . blot on his private
or public record, he is also imam of pos
tive convictions, and has the courage TO
carry them out. His administration Of
State affairs has been wise and able: his
political opponents being judges. He
fears no criticism; will bear the closest
examination; is . tried man under whose
success is not only possible.
but assured, and most desirable.
From . speech by Mr.. Blaine: Let
me say in brief that heartily join with
,on in rativinO the nomination Of Hayes