The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-05
YEsISM and SHERMiNJSM.
The New Dynasty under the Fraudulent
President.

WASHINGTON, March 3-All the signs at
Washington and the antcccdcnt events make IL
clear that the Shcrmans are to control the adj
ministration Of Hayes and to bc really the
power behind the throne greater than the
throne. Thurlow Weed said John Sherman
invented Hayes" and he seems to be- cXer-
cising all the rights OF patcntcc, and asserting
all the exclusive privileges which they confer.
He. with Stanley Matthews. directed the opera
lions Of the Returning Board at New Orleans.
and refused to cooperate with the Democratic
committee for n fair count. lie was chiefly in
strumental in getting up the Eliza PinkstOn
imposturc. for effect on the Northern mind.
He fastened to Washington with the false re-
port Of his partisan committee and. when the
Senate was scarcely organized. delivered
speech filed with misrepresentation and de-
ccption to mslead the country. Fully informed
Of the confidential proceedings Of the Electoral
Commission by Dc Goyer Garfield, he recently
rushed to Columbus to assure Hayes that the
eight would stand by him to the end. and the
only danger of defeat was in a possible obstruc-
ton 10y the House In preventing the final count.
Then and there he received the personal re-
ward, to which all his efforts had been directed,
in the offer Of the Treasury Department
When Hayes reached Washington. on Friday
morning. he and his family were taken in
charge by John sherman, Gen. Sherman, and
Col. Bacon. Of the lattcr's staff. and driven to
the residence Of the Senator according TO a
previous arrangement made ut Columbus.
Gen. Sherman accompanied Hayes to the White
House when the Fraudulent President called
upon Grant. and Gen. Sherman inspected the
cards Of all the callers and decided who should
he admitted when Hayes held a reception ut the
Senate Chamber.
Like Figaro in the opera. II has been sherman
here. sherman there. Sherman everywhere.
Hayes is little more than an autumnton in the
hands Of these cntcrprising and unselflsh
| patriots who look forward 10 n new lease OF
power. full swing in the Treasury and the
restoration Of jay Cookies financial ideas. II not
Of Jay Cooke himself. John sherman and his
brother will make up the Cabinet to suit the in
| tercsts which they represent, and dispense the
| chief patronage among their select set.
| The Pennsylvania Republicans Ny resolutions
| and other partisan means are urging the re-
tcntion Of Don Cameron as Secretary Of War
while the Illinois Republicans in Congress have
| personally called on Hayes to press the appoint
mento of John A. Logan. These rivals have blum
dcred. They should have addressed their ap'
plications to sherman. who quietly mocks a
| their ignorance. and will not be apt to forge
the slight Of his commanding influence.
The country may expect rule Of Sherman
ism in the name Of Hayes. and that means un
der false prctcnccs and hypocritlcal professions
u reign Of jobbcry such rs the Cookies and thc
confederates inflicted on the people. when the,
controlled the operations of the Treasury; hel'
millions Of the public funds without paying
dime Of Interest," had access 10 the vaults an
bonds and notes through corrupt and colludin
officials. and dictated the legislation Of Con
eress on financial subjects in the interest @
Spectators. through John Sherman MS Chair
man of the Senate Committee. They all grey
rich together. rs the principals Of a commo
partnership; but Sherman was prudent enoug
to keep his share unframed. while the other
launched out rccklessly In the hope of grande
gains. and paid the penalty OF their rashnes
Now they are looking for revival Of their fol
mer operations.