The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1876-06-27

VINO served under him loved ana re-
spectsd him. AS . member OF Con-
gress. he was not . leading dcbater or
manager In party tactics, but he was
always sensible, industrious, and true
10 his convictions and the principles
and tendencies Of his party, and com.
manded the sincere respect Of his col
leagues. As Governor thrice elected
he has shown good executive abilities
and gained great popularity. not only
with Republicans, but with adversaries.
On the currency question, which is
likely TO enter largely into the canvass
he is thoroughly sound, but is not
committed TO any particular measure.
80 as to be disabled from cooperating
with any plan that may promise sue.
cesss. On the main questions, protec-
tion for all, equal rights, and the obser-
vance Of the public faith, he il a. trust
worthy as any one named. He 10 for
tuuately free from the personal enmi-
ties and antsgonisms that would weak
en- some of his competitors; he is un-
blemished in name, character, and con-
duct, and he is . nstive-born citissn Of
our State. have thus, as you request
ed, given you my views OF the Presi-
Dental question, taking ~ dispsssion-
ately as II was examining Q propo-
sition in geometry, and the result drawn
from the facts not too strongly stated is
that the Republican party in Ohio,
ought, in their State Convention 10
give Gov. Hayes o united delegation
instructed TO support him in the Ma
tioual Convention. Not that We have
any special claim 10 have q candidate
taken from Ohio, but that i'm Gov.
Hayes We honestly believe the Repub-
lican party in the United States will
have q candidate who can combine
greater assurance OF success than other
candidates, sad with equal ability 10
discharge the duties OF President OF the
United States in case Of election"
The Ohio delegation was instructed
to vote for Gov. Hayes at Cincinnati,
and he has now secured the nomination
as a compromise candidate.
Physically, Gov. Hayes Is powerful
man, weighing between $50 and 100
pounds. His friends say that he can
jump any fence upon which he can
place his hands, that he is o splendid
horseman aud capital shot, aud that
he can cut good swath in any grsnger's
meadow.
WILLIAM A. wheeler.
William A. Wheeler, member Of Con-
gress and nominee OF the Cincinnati
Convention for Vice President Of the
United States is native of this State.
and 81 years Of age. having been born
at Malone, Franklin county, on Juno
30, 1919. Although he has been en-
gagged during his life in professional
and business pursuits his career has
been largely public one, for he has
been in some elective Office for many
years. After being District Attorney
in his own county he was chosen mem
Der OF Assembly for two terms, was
elected State Senator for four years,
and finally was sent 10 Congress, where
he has served during fve terms. His
political convictions have been Repub-
iicau since the formation of the party.
and before that time he acted with the
Wings. A common school and acad-
emic education in his native town pre-
pared him for college, and in ls4s,
when IL years OF age, he was admitted
TO the University OF Vermont. He re.
mained there two years, and then con
cluded to leave college and enter upon
the study OF law. When he had com
pleted his course he Was admitted 70
practice, and at once opened an Office,
His first pleadings were very success.
full, and be became very popular with
his clients and neighbors, so that after
few years he was nominated by The
Democrats TO be District Attorney oi
Franklin county, position which hs
continued 10 fill during several years
His first election occurred immedi
ately after the adoption Of the new
constitution, being the first that was
held under its provisions. He becam,
a candidate for the Assembly At the
close OF his last term rs District Al
torney, and was elected on the Whil
ticket. the county having cast a tie vots
at the last election between the Loco
foco and Wing candidates. Mr.. Wheel
er was again chosen 10 represent hi
county in the Legislature, and nj tn,
close OF his term gave several years o
his profession, and became cashier o.
the local bank, o position which h
held for IA years. He became Presi
dent of the Ogdeusburg and Rouse
Point Railroad, and continued to b,
the active and supervisory officer for L
years. When the Republican part,
was formed from the wing organization
he followed its fortunes, aud in 1859 b
was elected State Senator. He wa
chosen president pro tenn for two terms
the Senate in 1858 being the first il
this State, in which the Republisal
party had control.
In the fall OF 1859 lie was q candidat
from the XvIth Congressional Dis
trict. composed OF the c.mniies ~ Clin
ton, Essex, and Franklin. This VA
the XXXyIIth Congress. menorabl
for It's grave responsibilities st the wa
crisis. The three counties were n
slightly Republican. and gave Nj
Wheeler q majority OF about 1000
During the long aud active session @
this Congress Mr.. Wheeler acted wit
his party in the Anti-Slavery measur
and in the prosecution OF the war.
Mr.. Wheeler retired 10 private lif'
where he remained Tor four years. /
1867 he was elected Q member OF th
State Constitutional Convent tiop, vhic
assembled in June. 1863 In the RI
publican caucus, preliminary TO th
election OF the officers OF the Conver
ton, Mr.. Wheeler's name was mel
toned for presiding officer with thos
OF Thomas q. Alvord, OF Syracuse, an
Charles q. Polger, OF Geneva, now on
OF the Judges OF the Court Of Appeal
Mr.. Wheeler was elected. His positio
as the presiding officer removed hi
from participation in the debates whic
gave opportunities for display OF J,
gal abilities. His opening speech G
taking the chair Was about the only Q
fort calculated TO attract public attei
ton. 10 had an important bearing nj
on the subject OF negro suffrage, ar
the committee before whom this que
ton came reported sn article embod
ing the proposed change in the eons'
tuition. In the autumn following III
adjournment OF the Convention, M
! Wheeler was again O candidate 4
Congress in the XvIIth District cor
posed OF the counties Of Franklin N
! st. Lawrence, and vas elected. Th
was the XLIst Congress, Of which NJ
Blaine was chosen Speaker for the IN
: time. Mr.. Wheeler vas appointed
him chairman Of the committee on u
. Pacific railroad, and upon his re-ele
, ton in November, 1870, with very liti
opposition was appointed 20 the sau
D position. To the XLIIId Congress
, was elected by very large majoni
] and was returned In the succcedil
, contest. He was % that time appoiu
, ed q member Of the COMMITTEES on A
. propristions, but the most imports