Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
GOV. HAYES'S ACCEPTANCE
How the Press Receives IL.

IOnly way in which there can De clVl
service. He speaks emphatically il
favor of an early resumption of specie
payments, and, while conciliatory to
ward the South, intimstes that the
shotgun will not be allowed to take
the place of the rifle. There is a dis
tinct. manly, ringing recognition OF one
term for the Presidency, which show:
craftsmanship, and is in all respects {
noble utterance, and bid for religion;
support ON the school question, which
is demagogism and unworthy of can
didate for the Presidency.
New York World (Dem-)
The most obvious criticism on it i.
THAT it has been carefully constructed
by the party managers for political ct
feet, and that there is not one hearty
outspoken word in it from beginning tC
end. The candidate, naturally, we be
lieve, a plain, Straightforward sort o.
man, moves among his themes like
juggler dancing among eggs. Perhaps
he deserves some credit for not slip
ping, to the damage of his white gar
ments, upon the rottenness through
which he has picked his steps.
New York Evening Post Qnd. Rep
If Gov. Hayes can be taken at his
word he will satisfy the demand of the
voters for whom the New York Politi-
cal Conference spoke-the voters who
care more for principles and persons
than for parties. We believe that he
will perform what he has promised, +,
not only because we believe him to be
an honest man, but also because the
circumstances in which he stands be-
fore the country furnish him what a
peculiar incentive to perform it and
with rare facilities for doing so.
New York Graphic Qnd.)
Gov. Hayes letter of acceptance is all
that the most exacting could ask and
more than his most enthusiastic sup
porters had promised. 1t is plain,
Straightforward, manly letter, written
with steal pen instead of peacock's S
feather. 1t is as simple as the multi
plication table and plain as the Rule of
Three.
New York Mail Rep)
His letter could not have been more
judicious in its form of expression had
it been composed by council of the
wisest members of the Republican
party. 1t could not be more precise
and unequivOcal had it been private
letter, not intended for publication. 1t
is a frank, square, candid and modist
document.
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser (Rep.)
1t is an honest, clear, straightforward
utterance that breathes the very spirit
of reform, and promises pure admin
istration of the Government
N. Y. Express Oem)
The letter is chiefly remarkable for
its prefeseness in the use of adjectives.
He talksa about essential notifications, ,
'infexible purpose and 'inseparable
uncertainty but has not word to say
about the unparalleled corruption of
the Administration, of which he is a
supporter.
Philadelphia Press (Rep.)
1t says no new thing. 1t is not a
spoken treason to the Republican par
ty, but it is novel in its bravery and
patriotic in its novelty. 1t strikes q
keynote in every sentence, and touches
the public heart in every paragraph.
All that it says is simply the realiza-
tion of the universal hope, only to
L
ever believing, has dared to say it.
Philadelphia Times Qnd.)
1t is the rosiest, happiest paper we
have read in many a long day. He
alludes to some OF the planks i'm the
Cincinnati platform, and pronounces
them Just such as he shall be pleased
to fight and win and work upon,
Springfield Republican Qnd.)
Gov. Hsyes's letter is a great reform
victory. 1t will 60 far to reconcile re-
reformers and independents to his
election. The entire letter is admira-
BILE in conception and satisfactory in
expression. 10 shows that he compre-
hends not only the political but the
party situation fully, and is to do
everything in his power to meet them
both.
New Haven Journal and Courier (Rep)
The letter is stronger than the plat.
form which it discusses, and it will
vastly strengthen the Republican cause.
1t will be found to be truly admirable
document, and will rejoice the hearts
of all true friends to reform throughout
the land.
Boston Journal (Rep.)
Gov. Hayes's letter will be found a |
clear, traightforwsrd, manly docu-
ment, uncumbered with needless verb
age, but covering every important
point frankly and plainly, and leaving
no opportunity for misapprehension or
Misrepresentation. The letter, as a
whole, places him in direct alliance
with the best and most truly reforma-
tory elements in the party, and makes
him emphatically leader suited to the
spirit of the times and the highest ne
cessities 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 missed by the duplicity of the st.
Louis platform and ticket.
Boston Globe Qnd.)
1t can be said without hesitation that
its tone is admirable. The several
questions at issue in the campaign are
met squarely, and in manner to please
particularly the Independent voter. 1t
is, on the whole, good letter, we'll ex-
pressed, and frank and square" on
the leading issues of the campaign.
Baltimore Gazette Dem.)
He has utterly failed to appreciate,
or, appreciating, to give expression to
what the country so urgently demands
at the present time-reform. Possibly |
he saw the absurdity of speaking off
reform in connection with Republican,
ism. Mr.. Hayes in his letter has made
one thing clear, and that is, that he is
not fit man to be President of the
United States.
Utica Herald (Rep.)
The letter of Gov. Hayes is in every
way indicative of his fearless integrity
and manly character. Policy in no
way molds its utterances or invests any