The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-06

Il has boon doomed best. in Wow Of the peculiar
circumstances of tho case that the objections
and questions in dispute with reference to tho
counting Of the electoral votes should be rc-
fcrrcd tO the decision Of q tribunal appointed
for this purpose; That tribunal. estqbshcd by
law for this solo purpose its members all OF
them men Of long established reputation FOR
integrity and Intelligence, and, with tho
bers OF tho Supreme judiciary. chosen
ia dsllbcratons. enlightened by tie re-
search and the arguments Of aho counsel.
were entitled to tho fullest Confidence of the
American people. Its decisions have been pa
elusive by the general Judgment Of the public
For the present. opinion VIII widely vary as 10
nounccd by that tribunal. This is 70 bc antIoi
pated in every instance where matters Of dis
putc are made tho subject Of arbitration under
the forms of law. Human judgment is never
uncrring, and is rarely regarded as otherwise
thnn wrong by the unsuccessful party in con-
have in this way settled n dispute in regard to
which good men differ as TO the facts and the
law. no ess than as to tho proper course to be
pursued in solving the question in controversy,
IL nm occnslon for general rejoicing.
lyon one point there is entro unanimity in
public sentiment that conflicting claims to tho
Presidency must be amlcnhly and pcaccably adj
Justed. and that when SO adjusted tho general
9"quic,scence Of the nation ought surely TO fol.
low. II hns been reserved for government OF
the people. whore tho right of suffrage is uni
yersd. tc give 10 the world the first example in
history OF grent nntOn in Tho midst of striig-
partyMnults to yield The Issue OF thc contest to
adjustment according forms oi law
looking for the guidan' OF that Divine hand
hv wAif the -tiuios of u"tions and individ-
udls are shaped. call upon you. senators Rrp-
f''sruiutiV's. judges. Fellow ctH'ns. here and
everywhere. to unto with m" in un oarn st
Ell 'ri ~ secure 10 our country the blessing rot
only Of nairriul prosperity. 9nt Of Justice peace
and union-a union d d'p"nding. not upon the
cous'rnnt " for Tut upon the loving dcvo-
ton " u iree peOpl'; an that all things may
be- su ordered ana settled upon the best ana
sure-t foundations. tlat pence and happinrs
truth mn justice. religion and pi.ty. may 10
established among MS for an generations"
HIS MANNgR.
In tho delivery Mr. Hayes faroi tho Justices
Of the supreme Court as though TO circumy'nt
tnu efforts ul an artist on his right, who had
crcct"d n alrold. aud was diligently, but inenl-
crnty trying 10 photograph Mr.. Hayes. Mr.
laNcs delivered his ud,lress with great calm-
ness. Al first his delivery Ia. .ked clearness and
gained strength. his last words ringing out dis
tnctly to a large part of the great throng. He
was frequently ohe'Gcd. ,specnily wnnneyer he
race ' seemed to b. the signal for applause,
which was started 'y those nearest the speaker,
At ne con i. Ion II his address Mr.. Hay and
tn" others rot rod from flc stand. Tho former,
accompanied by Ge g.. Grant rcanicred his ear
age, anu WAS driven - the Executive man
sion.
Tho lay wont ont with n torchlcht parade.
arranged vt great expense by Chandler to ac-
connoiate tAc original Hayes mon. who had
not boon able 10 march In the day time. They
] pHfad"i va" avenue. Whlh WIS Illuminated
with cal jun lights and Chinese lanterns for
/ over mile. and presented u very brilliant mp
p,arlucr. Tho procession WIS composed of tho
oN 'OurIneof the negro population almost on
tre.y F'ur-nnAs of those In line were colored.
They niHr'h"d singing Gropsdue plantation
melodies and followed NY moh ~ shouting
ragnuuf,in~ nni coloret girls Chandler had
sworn o. have tho thing successful If he had to
/ nuy tof % hmr"rs. A. tue rahl IT, passed along
/ r4'y " 'r" ch"'l'l 80 forou..y - TIE nQat ng
/ popuMiien which depends on Government sup
/ port. nnd the Yu' l,r hulinIs wer" Illuminated
| in Welcome oi the uuipuullel enthu-lat n ~
! good thils "a ta- WAY u patronage when tAey
| g.t Z.
J the jail. air crowded with iubilant and drunken
/ Il Republicans. clonting over thrir victory and
making night hid.ous with -cordant vrrs lons
/ fusion. Every few minutes row il had. or a
crowd Is attrll tHd hy the music ami departure
| Of -yme visiting club on their WHY 10 tho depot.
! while on every hand lu~ty shouts for Iil9.n are
! heard golu. up from Dem ,'rltic pr mcnaders.