Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-31
THE HAYES WHEELER INTER.
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The cloth having been removed,
the governor of Ohio pushed the
decanter toward the gentleman
from Malone. "It is currant wine,"
he said, "made by my uncle Birch
ard in 1856. Don't spare it, beg
of you"
"Thanks," said Mr.. Wheeler,
making wry face.
"It is perfectly harmless, assure
YOU" continued the governor. "As
my uncle neglected to cork the bot
ties, the alcoholic principle has been
entirely destroyed by the process of
fermentation. Perhaps you notice
the acetous flavor"
81 think do" said Mr.. Wheeler.
Gas for myself" said Mr.. Hayes,
reaching for the milk pitcher, 81
prefer milk and water-half milk
and half water. It's a pleasant and
innocent beverage, and ditstimulates
the operations of my mind"
The two statesmen then settled
back comfortably in their chairs,
and the following conversation en-
sued:
Gov. Hayes-The present situa-
tion is one which calls for stern in
tegrity of purpose and high patri-
otto endeavors on our part, Dlr.
Wheeler. Do you follow me-?
Mr.. Wheeler-I catch the idea.
Mr.. Hayes-It is a great RESPONSE
bility, an awful responsibility, which
has been thrust upon us by a ma
jority of our countrymen.
Mr.. Wheeler-I beg your pardon,
Governor. A majority
Gov. Hayes-Yes, a majority-a
grand popular majority. Murat
Halstead has shown that the fraud
plent votes cast for Tilden, and the
Republican citizens prevented from
voting by intimidation and force,
number in all just 263, ,Sl5-which
leaves us a grand popular majority.
Mr. Wheeler-Do you swallow
all that?
Gov. Hayes-My dear Mr.. Wheel
er, l told YOU that l prefer this to
any other beverage. 1t stimulates
my mental faculnes. swallow it
net only with ease but also with
enjoyment.
Nr Wheeler-I meant
Gov Hayes-Preeisely. As ]
was saying, having been elected by
an overwhelming majority of our
fellow-citizeps, it is our dnty to
stand firm, not for ourselves, but
on the poor ncgro's account. You
follow me-the poor, oppressed ne
gro?
Mr.. Wheeler apprehend. It
is on the poor negro's account. But
about this Internal counting busi-
ness. Zach Chandler says
Gov. Hayes - Zach Chandler?
Will you permit me to inquire whe
Zach Chandler may be?
Mr.. Wheeler Why, Zach old
Zach! He's engineering our
Governor Hayes = Pardon me.
You are wandering from the sub
ject. | have no acquaintance with
Mr. Jack Chandler, the engineer,
Why 90 you wink?
Mr. Wheeler -- Oh, merely a
chronic affection Of my upper eye
lid. Don't mind me,
Governor Hayes--l'or the poor
necro's sake it is important that the
country should sustain the verdict
of The patriotic returning board of
Louisiana, whose DECISION, as you
truly said in 1875, is entitled to
great respect.
Mr.. Wheeler-But unfortunately,
/ said -
Governor Hayes-PreciseIy. And
it is equally important that the
people should be brought to see how
pure, loyal, and patriotic a man is
j. Madison Wells, who was hunted
through swamps by rebel hounds,
and OF whom General Sheridan has
said that he is the peerof any man
IN fhe limited States senate -