The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-08-24

For over two months he was kept thus
employed.
The warmth and energy Of the can
vass was sufficiently attested by the fact
that il brought out the largest vote by
over sixty-three thousand ever cast in
Ohio. The Republicans elected the en-
tire State ticket and the Legislature, the
majority for Gen. Hayes being 5,j4i
THE sFLExDID SPIRIT or the NAN.
As an officer he was noted not only for
strict loyalty to his superiors. but for
gallantry in battle and alacrity in the
discharge Of every duty. however porilous
or arduous
The first suggestion Of his nomination
for Governor was strongly disiavored by
the General, who put a quietus upon the
movement in that direction as soon as
he heard Of il. He generally preferred
to remain in the military service as long
as the rebellion lasted, and no political
promotion was any temptation for him
to leave il while the triumph Of the ma
tional arms was incomplete
During the war be was nominated for
Congress by the Republicans Of the Sec.
ond District, and directly afterward re-
ceived letter importuning him to re-
turn home and make the canvass
General Hayes replied to this letter as
| follows:
Is CANP, October 2-Yours Of Goth ult.
/ is received. Thanks. / have other bu-
siness Just now. Amy man who would
1 leave the army at this time TO electioneer
for Congress ought to be scalped.
Truly yours.
Notwithstanding this refusal to leave
/ the field to cooperate with his friends in
securing his political preferment, he was
/ handsomely elected, defeating Joseph g.
Butler, the Democratic candidate, by Q
majority Of 2,455.
In 1865 he was reelected, his competi.
| tor being Theodore Cook, and his ma
/ iority over that gentleman was 1856
In Congress, his industry, sound iudg
ment, and fidelity to the interests Of hii
constituents were conspicuous, and CAV,
him a position OF great prominence anc
influence with his fellow-members.
Though not apparently ambitious o
oratorical display, and seldom occupyin,
the time Of the House with even a shori
| speech, his unobtrusiye and thorough,
efficient discharge Of his duty won foi
him not only respect but reputation, and
he was regarded both in Washington and
| in Ohio as one OF the ablest and besI
members on the floor
He took a deep interest in all th,
great and agitating questions then befor,
Congress, including those relating to ia,
reorganization Of the lately reyolteC
States, and acted uniformly in accorc
with the Republican line OF policy ia
| reference to the measures.
Mr.. Hayes is a good dsized, well-formec
man. He is every way we'll made, has
handsome head and a rather handsom,
body, and face which would introduc,
him favorably anywhere. His complex
ion is light. skin horid. Temperament
composed of the vital motive and menta
in almost the same proportions. lie Il
neither too fast nor too slow. excitabl,
or sluggish. but is at once sufficiently en-
ergetic, original, comprehensive, digui
fed and resolute. lie is more profounC
than snowy, and has more application
than versatility. lie will finish what h,
begins, and make thorough work. II,
has a hopeful, happy nature, is eminentlJ
social, fond Of home and all that belongl
thereto. and as hospitable as he !.
thoughtful and considerate.