National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

North and South President Hayes is rising
In the esteem Of men Of all parties. His modera-
tion, candor, moral courage, and patriotism
commend him to all who wish well to the
country. There may be differences Of opinion
about the methods he has adopted TO secure the
pacifcation Of the South, but there arc none
touching his integrity Of purpose. A man Of
positive character, II Is natural that he should
be dissatisfied with policy that decided moth
ing. He has precipitated q settlement Of dis
puted issues which might otherwise have been
q source Of disquict for Q long period Of time.
Both races begin to look upon each other with
more friendly eye, and there Is evidently q
changed state Of feeling, suspicious Of better
relations. After such war as that Of the
rebellion, II Is not to be expected that the
South would in n few years surrender Its pre-
judices, stife the spirit Of sectionafism and rc-
sumo its loyalty to the Constitution and Union.
Time can alone assuage the passions that
spring from such conflicts.
The Secretary Of the Treasury.
From the New York Graphic:
Secretary Sherman stands before tho coun-
try to-day on the pedestal Of fame well
earned in public life. He early distinguished
himself in Congress as o business legislator.
He worked while other men talked. He mas
tered the details Of measures and the interests
involved in them while other members made
buncombe speeches. He studied finance, while
other members became adopts In political
fnessc. In the last Congress II was generally
conceded that he had clearer comprehension
Of the national finances, and understood better
the actual financial condition Of the country
than almost any other member Of either House.
He had the facts and figures at his fingers
ends, IL not at his tongues end. His speeches.
even those aforementioned talks called ont by
tbc unexpected turn of debate, showed NOT
oniv remarkable familiarity with every aspect
Of this complcx question. but a rare talent for
financial affairs. His selection for his present
responsible position NAV have been partly due
to personal Considerations. He was the warm
nersonal friend Of Governor HAYES. and was
Inc first 10 nrge his nomination for tho presi-
dency. He stood souarcly by Mr.. HAYES
tbro1gb tho irving ordeal of the Electoral
Commission. B1t his appointment was chiefly
due 70 the fact that President Hayes recognized
his superior inancial ability and fitness for the
post. and was deserved commitment to talents
and services of an honorable character. More.
over. Secretary Sberman's long experience in
Congress, and his personal acquaintance with
Che leading members Of both Houses and Of
both parties are Of the utmost value to him
and the new Administrations. Certaiply Mr..
Hayes deserves congratnlsti9n sgr having
secured the services Of such an able, experienced
and accomplished man as John sherman for
The dif3cAit duties Of Secretary Of the Treasury.
For there Is no Disgusting the fact that the
present financial condition Of the county is
bad, and that the success Of the new Admins.
trntion depends very largely on its ability 10
improve II. The Government has not yet
announced definite financial policy, sesro,
tarx Sherman has nracticed tbus FIR u,iaa