The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-18
THE H1YES- WUEELER INTERTTEW'

The cloth having been removed, the Gov
ernor Of ohio pushed the decanter toward the
rentlem II from Malone. 1T Ia currant wine,"
lie stid. made by my uncle Orchard In 1853.
Don't spare It. leg ofvou."
"Thanks," said Mr. Wheeler, making n wry
ice.
"1t IA Perfectly harmless, assure you," con-
tnued tie Governor. IA my uncle negl ctcd
~ cork the bottles, the alcoholic principle has
teen entirely destroyed by the process OF
fermentation. Perhaps you notice tie acetous
favor"
~ think do" said Mr. Wheeler.
"As flr myself" said Mr. HAYES, reaching for
the milk pitcher. 81 prefer milk and W ter
hllf milk and half water. 1t Is pleasant and
innocent beverage. and ii stimulates tho opera
tons of NY Mind"
The two statesmen then settled back comfort
ahlv In their chairs, aud the following conversa-
ton cnsucd:
Gov. lIayes-Thc present situation IL ono
when calls Tor stern integrity OF purpose and
hieh patriotic cndcavors on our part, Mr.. Wheel
err. DO you follow me2
Mr.. Wheeler-1 catch tho idea.
Mr.. HaSes-1t Is great responsibility, IN aw-
ful responsibility. which has been thrust upon
us by majority Of our countrymen.
Mr.. wheeler-I beg your pardon, Governor. A
MAJORITY
Gov. Hayes Yes, a majorty-a grand popular
majority. Murat Halstead has shown that tho
fraudulent votes cast for Tilden, and the Re
publican citizens prevented from voting hv In
timidation and force, number in all just 2Oj,Sij-
which leaves us a grand popular majority.
Mr.. Wheeler-Do you swallow all tn II
Gov. Haycs-My dear Mr.. Wheeler. | told you
that prefer this to any other beverage. 1t
stimulates my mental faculties. swallow 1t
not only with ease but also with enjoyment.
Mr.. wheeler-I meant
Gov. Hayes-Pre csely. As 1 was saying hav-
ing been elected by an Overwhelming m jorty
OF our fellow citizens, 1t Is our duty to stand
nrm, not for ourselves, but on the poor negros
account. You follow me-the poor, oppressed
negro7
Mr.. wheeler-I apprehend It is on the poor
negros account. But about this internal count
Ing business. Zach Chandler says
Gov. uayes-Zlch Chandler2 VIII you permit
me to inquire who Zach Chandler NAV boz
MIR. wheeler-wny Zach old Zach! He's en-
cheering our
Gov. Haycs--Pardon me. Your are wandering
from the subject. have no acquaintance with
Mr.. Jack Chandler, tue engineer. Why do you
wink?
MIR. wheeier-Oh. merely chronic affection
OF my upper eyelid. Don't mind me.
Gov. Hayes-For the poor negro's sake 1t is
important that the country should sustain the
verdict OF the patriotic Returning Board OF
Louisiana, whose decision, as you truly said In
$50 IL entitled to great respect.
MIR. wheeler-lIut unfortunately said-
Gov. Hayes-,Preclsely. And IL IA equally i'm
portant that the people should be brought to
see how pure, loyal, ana patriotic a man Is J.
Madi- on Wells, VINO was hunted ,hrough swamps
by rebel hounds and of whom Gen. Sherid IN
has said that he l. the peer Of any man In the
United states Senate Why, II may ask, do
you wink?
MI. wheelcr-That troublesome eyeld again.
But, Gov rnor, now come down to common
sense. We are alone, aud cannot be oyerhc rd.
Now, things In Louisiana look dusty. II Don
Cameron could only manage to persuade the old
man
Gov. Hayes-Don Cameron? I have never
heard OF him. Is he the Spanish Ambassador
Mr. heeler-I tel you. Governor, we are alone.
We must lpO K matters in the face. Il seems ~
II the bottom were Dropping out at New or
lesns. Pinchhack and W rmoth and CASEY
have gone back on US, and You know Casey
means a good deal Now. there's got to be a
compromise. We must drop some more money
there. jay Gould has promised
Gov. Hayes-My dear Sir. Wheeler, am sorry
for YOU. Drop money. con promise. Jay Could !
NV Uncle Blgchards wine has goae to your
heal.
Mr.. Wheeler-Well. see Us no use. II YOU
won't understand you won't. But have prolted
ty Nour conversation. and appreciate your loffy
patriotism and devotion to the poor, Oppressed
colorcd nan. II | should DO elected and YOU
not, will remember this point.
Gov. II ves-You elected me noti Whit do
you me M
Mr.. Wheeler-lf there should prove TO have
been 10 choice by this people, aud your name
should GO to the House and nine to the senate
Gov. Hayes-My dear Wheeler | have done
you injustice. You are perfectly Der. Please
forget my nasty expression. Why, NY inaugural
T. all written. and IN type In the state Journal
Office. am sure II there is any need Of money
my uncle's wall has put me IN a position Act
as YOU tnink best, my dear Mr.. Wheeler, for tue
interest Of the poor negro. You follow me?
sir. Wheeler-I think do.
Gov. II ives ini a. YOU are going Eat, rer-
Ups you n.isht say that YOU found me Urn ly
res flyeI TO DO my duty a. aplir,ot. and tht
ny he n beats warmly for the poor African.
WHAT. wiiliu- assinY What merry cog Oh
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