Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-11-24
The NEXT PresIdent,

Gov. Hayes has passed through the trial
OF Presidential contest unscathed Since
his nomination he has been at all times
discreet and wise. Prior TO bis honorable
triumph over his competitors at Cincinnati
he had exhibited the same wisdom and dis
erection. He had made no speech aud writ
len no letter with The Presidency In view.
He had not restricted his absolute freedom
Of action by one written or verbal promise
or pledge. lie had notexpended farlhlng
or taken one step to bring about his NOM
nation. His closest friend cannot say that
he ever heard Gov. Hayes admit that he
was a candidate for the Presidency at all.
He Is one Of the few men living who
has flied important offices for sixteen
years without once having sought an office.
His friends claimed in the nominating con-
vention that he combined merit aud avail
ability in higher degree than any other
candidate, and this claim was recognized
by a nomination. His brief remarks on
accepting the nomination showed sound
Judgment. His dispatch TO Mr.. Blaine
was, perhaps, a little too exuberant, but
was natural TO one striving to show mag
nanimity to a defeated rival. His familiar
talk 10 his neighbors at Fremont exhibits
the warmth OF his affections, his love Of
home and its surroundings, and his practi-
cal views OF life. The letter OF acceptance
was simply admirable. Since that honest
declaration OF faith, Gov. Hayes has pre-
served that retcence whlc1, in Presden-
tial candidate, is the highest wisdom. lie
has said nothing, written nothing, and done
nothing damaging in the smallest degree
10 his cause. No Hiterance or private let
ter has found lis way into print to work in
jury. The Lee-Tyler, or American ALI
ance letter, if an exception, was the letter
Of his Secretary, and was never seen or
signed by hiui.
The Governor OF Ohio has remained al
his post Of Official duty, and has not been
absent from his State except for the patri-
otto purpose of visit 10 the Centennial
Exhibition. lie has fefraiued from taking
part in the management or direct ton Of his
own canvass, and has not even visited the
rooms OF the State Executive Committee
at Columbus for conference or consulta-
ton. lie has not expended dollar TO pro-
mote his own election. lie has not osten-
taliously voted for himself, deeming such
a course wanting in propriety. He has
quietly performed the duties OF the Office
he now fills, and has not neglected them 10
seek for an Office that is still higher. He
has preserved calmness and sobriety OF &C.
ton and demeanor throughout the fierce
contest, and has been the coolest spectator
Of the exciting scene among the millions.
When the earliest election returns made
it seem probable that Mr.. Tilden was elect
ed President, Gov. Hayes frankly conceded
the probability in that direction. When
the later, more authentic, and mainly Off
cial returns threw the preponderance OF ev-
idence in favor Of his own election, the Re-
publican leader was equally. just, but nc
more generous TO bis own side. A leader
so well poised and wise will not fail to bear
himself creditably in the difficulties and
responsibilities yet TO be encountered, and
emerge from them with still stronger claims
10 the confidence and esteem OF his coun-
trymen.-N Y. Times.