The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-08-07
HAYES LETTER.

The letter which Sherman introduced to
exonorate Hayes from all completely in the
Louisiana frauds is altogether too gushy. 1t
John Sherman and other visiting statesmen
were moving as much of the DEVILS domin-
ions as possible TO count Hayes in and Tilden
out. John Sherman at the time was CORE
spending with Hayes for the purpose of let
ting him know just what internal
villainies were necessary to count him
in and just what rewards he would be re-
quired to bestow upon such perjured mis-
creants as he (Sherman) could persuade to
"stand firm" by their forgeries and perjur.
les. The point was evidently discussed that
at this supreme moment of rsscality Hayes
must write such letter as would indicate a
lofty disregard for the Office of president and
explode patriotic exhortation in favor of
honesty. Such a letter, should circum-
stances require it, could be put in evidence
to show that nothing but fair dealing must
be thought Of; and Hayes is therefore cred
tied with saying in letter to Sherman:
But we are not to allow our friends to defeat
one outrage and fraud by another. There must
be nothing crooked on our part. Let Mr.. TIL
and fraud, rather than undertake to prevent
Ii by means that will not bear the severest
scrutiny. appreciate the work doing by the
republicans who have gone south, and am
especially proud ofthe acknowledged honora-
bic conduct Of those from Ohio.
In commenting upon this phase of the
subject, the Baltimore Gazette remarks:
Now consider these sugary sentences by the
light Of to whom they were addressed, when,
and what was going on at the time, and what
has been done since. The visiting statesmen
expectation of reward, went to Louisiana to
count Hayes in. They refused to confer with
the democrats for the purpose OF seeing an
honest count. They chartered and bargafued
with the Louisiana thieves. They promised
rewards to those who committed perjury and
forgery TO count Hayes In. Then they came
back and each one received his reward some
high and lucrative office. Having gotten in
themselves, they threw Packard overheard,
who had received larger vote than Hayes, in
pursuance or another bargain. Especial cases "
were made of carpet baggers who threatened
to blab. Bargain, bargain, bargain, fraud, de-
ceit, raScallty, forgery, perjury and treachery,
whichever way the adm Illustration turns-all
is rotten. The thing is shameful enough with
OUT tne loltlpop ana snIveiing hypocrisy which
have the place by violence, intimidation and
fraud, rather than undertake 10 prevent it by
means that will not bear the Seyerest scruti-
n.y." Let us prey.
The letter, provided such letter was
written at the time designated, which very
few believe, was for the very purpose for
which it was used. John Sherman and the
rest Of the conspirators had reasons for be-
lievlng that their nefarious work would be
''overhauled," in which case such letter
could be used with powerful effect, and il
was made to order. The whole thing looks
bod on the face, and nothing could be worse
for Hayes IN the present dilapidated condi.
ton of Sherman's veracity than to have il
showed in the face of the people by that
notorious conspirator.