The New York herald., 1876-07-11
GOVERNOR HAYES LETTER.

VIEWS OF PROMINENT CITIZENS UPON IT'S
"It Is a Straightforward, manly, honest document
such must the approval Of every respectable
man, irrespective of party or Affiliations II tho Gin
cnna platform left anything uncovered tho letter Of
acceptance o Governor Hayes made up tho deficiency"
This the greeting extended TO a HERALD repre-
sentative by Ex-Governor Edward Salomon Of w,scon-
sin, of the leading German mcrican republi-
OF this city.
GOVERNOR sALoMoNs VIEWS
Governor Snomons opinion is OF the i'm
portance he assisted with considerable enthusiasm
In the meeting OF the reform clement at tho Fifth
Avenue Hotel prior to the conventions and IN which
Senator Carl Schurz also took prominent part.
Governor Saomon reiterated his statement emphati-
cally :Thc letter OF acceptance OF Governor Hayes is
frank manly and outspoken. Especially it on
tho currency question. The civil service reform s
handled by General Hayes In forcibe, honest man.
ner which leaves no doubt az TO the sincerity OF his
meaning. From what knew OF Governor Hayes per-
sonay, but more especially through his intimate
friends. l have hesitation say ng
that the expressions he in his letter
were fully expected from him. do not mean to say
1t particularly bright or classic production but it
honest expressive and hits the nail square on the
head"
.'Governor, what is your opinion of Geheral Hayes
expressions in his letter on the subject Of public
schOolsY'
at is only repetition Of his sentiments from the
his avowed financial views, which is strictly hard
money platform, elected him Governor of the State
after o most stubborn hght and against the most
popular democrat OF tho West"
Governor Solomon further continued :-sThe letter
Of Governor Hayes will satisfy large disaected ec
ment, which was only awaiting events, and an
expression Of principles opposed their opinions,
10 cast their suffrage with the party OF reform This
element Is, SC to speak, republican,, but moro so,
Independents 1t composed OF gentlemen who are
above indulgng in petty bros at primary elections
mngling with pothouse politicians but who represent
ne brai nd d hese
wcro anxiousy awaiting tho letter Of Governor Hayes,
and, at the same time, the pronunciamcnto OF his
principles In my opinion the candid, honest scnti-
Of that letter have struck the right chord and,
with but very slight exception, the men who would
candidates, except probably, cx-Secretary Bristow,
been nominated at Cincinnati, now wheel into
Wiiom nG anu Whsser and will do ali IN ,SSir
power to elect them. II is furthermore
faacy to suppose that Governor Hayes is unknown.
who has inado honorable record IN the army,
served acccptably and without a bcmsh in Congress
aud just entered upon third term Governor oil Of
such an exciting campaign tho last be noted
Without belittIing The standing Of tho oppo-
sItion candidates will say that In my opinion the
doctrine OF civil service reform speedy rcsum ptou
OF specie payments and the liberal edrcation OF
children, as maintained bv Governor Hayes in his let
OF acceptance Is an augury Of success, which, with
proper energy, will secure the election OF the rcpub
iican ticket
OSWALD orrExDoRrER's VIEWS.
Oswald omendorfcr briefly impaired his Views on
General Hayes letter OF acceptance to HERALD
porter yesterday. When asked what he thought OF the
ietter Mr. Ottendorfer sad:-
General Hayes kept the subject good while under
consideration don't see that his letter contains any
evidences of great sincerity on his part The points he
mentions commonplace. In fact the letter rs much
remarkable for what IT omits than for what 1t
contains. General Hayes seems to havo stud
ousiy avoided saying anything whatever
rcvcLuo reform On tho whole think the letter
firms the popular opinion Of Mr. Hayes That he IS
personally pure and honest will not be doubted; but
many viii conclude, from tho tone OF his letter. as
well rs from former opinions formed Of him, that he
has the qualities necessary succcssful Oppos
t.on to corruption In his own party But" SAID
Mr.. Ottendorier conclusion, "wait till the State
nominations arc made; they will best show what tho
pretensons and promises o: republicans amount 10
WEEDS VIEWS
Mr. Thur0w Weed was met by HERALD reporter
yesterday aud asked his opinion Governor Hayes
letter OF acceptance Of tho republican nomination for
tho Presidency He said :-"l consider IL manly.
frank and ouspoken upon questions deeply affecting
the pubic welfare. Tho letter confirms and strength
ems the opinion formed previous to his nom mnation.
Ny opinion Is that he is able clear headed man,
whom the American people may trust the governments
with entire safety. There is no dodging evasion
no douoIe dealing. have but slight personal
qua antance with Governor Hayes but all that have
heard road leads TO believe that he possesses tho
qualities oi head aud heart which cmincntiy quail
nod General Taylor for usefulness as President