The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
Pen and Ink Portrait Of the
Republican Nominee.
RESIGNATION OF THE GOVEGyoRsuIP UNNECESSARY
The Grace. Beauty and Accomplishment
of Mrs. Hayes.
OHIO MEN on THE ST. LOUIS CANDIDATES.

Cal eye IN search oil Presidential timber ua makes
good Impression upon visitors OF every class taking
quite easily the very prevalent assumption that he 10
for the moment public property, yot not especially
making any virtue OF his freedom IN this respect in
decd percepable that the fact OF his nonins
ton has even rppled the quiet surface Of his public
lie, or changed in any respcc; tho even tenor Of his
way. Physically the Governor is decidedly better than
iar average. stands about ten, is broad
shouldcrcG and deep chcstcd and, probably, weighs
100 pounds. His ample chest and shoulders are
only observed by the eye that especially addresses
itself the points Of perhaps duo 10 tho AMI
general symmetry Of the form, for where ali Is harmony
in this respect the effect OF sizc is lost Clumsy
awkwardiy built giants look like giants but giants who
are handsomely formed look like OF ordinary sta
There are, however no gigantic proportions In
Governor Hayes He Is large man whose size 10 die.
guised somewhat by symmetry and harmony OF FORM
But tho Governors great point is his head which will
be recognized generally fine one whom tho photo
graphs that appearing in the windows shalt b.
come common. The best likeness have seen yet 10
cabinet sized profile made by Elliot and Armstsad s
pictures very happily the Governors easy yct sincere
arr Tho head is amp, to size; the forehead iuIi,
broad round the straisht and large tho eye
clear blco gray; the mouth, chin and cheeks covered
by somewhat intractab!e and grIzzlcd mustachs and
short beard. Tho hair is Of tho wiry character
tho beard-a light brown shading into gray
GovERSoR's MAxSRR
is that Of cultivated gentleman He expresses him.
SELF readily and accurately all subjects preached In
conversation and though for evident he OBJ
ects to the operation Of interviewing. this Is
has been with many public mcn-bccsuso he has not
opinions express TO which tho country would listen
with interest
II will BIO admitted by all that this gentleman he
should reach tho White House viii croditabiy M
IT,
MRS. HAyEa
Tho ladies' Of the land will have reason TO regret
the appearance there OF Slrs Haycs This lady, who
commands the profound respect and enthusiastic i'd
mration OF cultivated society here will brilliantly
meet al! the requirements OF that larger sphere Mr.
Hayes Is an uncommony handsome woman. but
is not Of that type OF delicate beauty that
is most characteristic OF our country women
She paragon In those
domestic duties that cssentiai part Of every
American woman's life, and leader in the more
brilliant social festivities OF this charming capital In
tho number OF her ancestors tho Governors VIII
counts settlers Chliicothe who from Connect.
cut Other settlers from Pcnnsyvana and her iathes
was physician from Kentucky. Her maiden
name was Webb: she is strictly religious
woman, in which tho eye Of fancy may ind
her Connecticut ancestry. woman devoted to do
nestle duties trait characteristic Of Pennsylvanians.
and in her beauty her conversational aptncss her
cia tact and grace, result OF the dashing
Kentucky blood. Mrs. Hayes, like her husband Is per-
fecsly artless and sincere. The first thing thai
impresses itself upon those who her for the arss
time IL tho entire absence OF anything arsiAeiai
iu her manners and conversation. You know
that she is genuine by Instinct She unites
tho grace OF the most refined society with the
warm cordiaIty OF Western lirc Every person who
approaches hor charmed with her conversation. She
talks well upon every subject without. the slightest
serve. aud possesses magnetism which. despite
Mr. Henry Ward Bccchcrs opinion TO the contrary. u
one OF tho most powerful attractions Of
human nature You can picture the future
lady OF the White House presiding at re-
ccpton with dignity and elegance to whish
Washington society has long been stranger and
romp,ng with her children in tho nursery with all the
freedom and delight Of a devoted mother In person
Mrs. Hayes has been said, is unusually attractive
She Is Of medium height with graceful and well de-
vclopcd figure dark hair which she wears In simple
but very becoming brads falling low over the temples.
In contrast with tho moro modern style Of
frizzing and cropping; brown aud expressive eyes,
regular features good color and peculiarly sweet
mouth and chin. Her face has much character, and
expresses flrmness aud amlabiiity. The SIM
plcity and excellent taste OF her toilet have been
matters Of rcmark among the ladies during the ocia
life OF her husband, while sho has been the leader
OF society Mt the ONO capital. She ID faithful
in her Religious obscrvances, and Is distinguished
for her numerous and judcious acts Of charity
while at the time she Is always the
life and soul Of social entertainments In which she
takes part In Short friends declare their BELIEF
that her qualifications The lady Of the White House
only cquaed by her husbands fitness for tine dusiss
OF the high Office for which he IL named
rmx GOVERNOR RxsIcx.
There appears 10 be great deal OF ahoa1
which implies that because Governor Hayes has bees
nominated for tho Presidency he Is under some
obligation % resign his Office Al Governor
There may be In which, while man 10
candidate for oflco It is obviously improper that
he should hold another. but there Is no conception
hero that such conflict exists In this bsswsss
the Office held and the oc. for which Governor Hayes
is named. No public opinion hints ut or requires .
resignation and tho Governor. It Is reasonably csr-
tam viii quietly continue discharge his duties hsre
unless his duties President render this ,upossabis;
then, and not till then, viii hc resign
COLUMBUS QUIET
aud there arc but few VISITORS apparently none bat
correspondents that have purposely 70 go the
candidates Yet here as elsewhere, tho position o
parties ~ discussed and send sketch OF
NKS SAY.
A prominent Republican Official. speaking Of the
tic democrats viii accept Govsrnor TIdsn a. their
strongest candidate He does not believe hat Gen.
eral Hancock will lie nominated would be strong
tho West II he should be- since tho soldiers do
choose TO accept military candidate. however good .
he may have, who has over 20 the dsmOc
rncy; while q great number Of democrats who were
opposed the become Iukcwarm or rofuse - sup
port the ticket when q soldier Is the nominee The
Ohio democrats, the other hand A. rule have n
vorcd ancocks nomination since the republican ticket
was made IN the belief that he can carry Ohie
and Indiana He would destroy the bloody sh INT"
iysuc they say, aud would take the votes Of the sol
diers who served under him. and number OF whom
In Ohio. Tho necessity Of making candidate %
ST Louis who would carry Ohio aud Indiana or 81
least carry odiana and press Governor Hayes closely
In ohio. generally conceded here Hendricks u
said weak ohio because or h,s total sbstjDsres
principles, and his backing and hing the financial
question The Indiana people not BY any means,
enthusiastic In hts support, sud some Indiana demo-
deny that he could carry that STATE while he has
the weight Of his support Of Allen IN the son money
ONO campaign 70 handicap him IN New York ana the
East The Inhat,onstr IN Cincinnati talk Of hascoes
Allen acceptable ticket 10 them Tbe sees-
ing against TIdcn seems very decisive here ara o9 sns