The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-20
PECKsNIFF At HOME.

Hayes, but with Indifferent success. No writer
has vet done Justice to the largcncss Of his
moral nature or the true humility Of his heart
Il was thinking. my worthy Rogers. of the
old days at Fremont" said Mr.. Hayes the other
evening. as his faithful and poetic private Sue
rotary entered the room bearing pitcher Of
buttcrmik from Dom Piatts dairy. Mr. HAYES
had been sitting alone in the great apartment.
toasting his modcstly slipperod fcot at sea
coal fire. The hour was that ut which good men
muse over good actions Of the past. and mcdi-
tate noble and lofty achievements for the future.
Mr.. Rogerss sallow face flushed with honest
enthusiasm while Mr.. Hayes was drinking the
buttermilk through the nose Of the pitcher.
No. don't trouble to get u glass. he had said.
This simple vessel of unprctentious earthcn-
ware is good enough for me-"
90 wish.' exclaimed Rogers that all the
nation could behold you now!'
and what of IT, asked Mr. Hayes putting
down the pitcher and gazing thoughtiully at "A
fine copy of Stuurt's portrait of George Wash
ington. And what of it. If hare clothed offl-
ca life with n now mantle OF morality and
pictyt What OF it, Rogers. II have risen to
tho highest Office in the gft of the people-that
Is to say, to the highest position of authority in
the landf Why should | forsukc the simple
habits learned upon my Uncle Orchards iarm ;
these exalted surroundings ! have recalled the
| earlier and purer days of the republic | claim
| no credit for il. have only done my Dootyl'
pray don't stop" said Rogers wiping away
| an aiTectonatc tear that had wollcd up unbid-
| den from the depths of his pale green eye. "
could list forever when YOU discourse like this.
| IT'S the beautiful coincidence Of"
II wish" continued Mr.. Hayes. that you
would procure for me on Pennsylvania avenue.
| or elsewhere a pair of the blue or striped yarn
| mittens commonly worn by tcamstcrs. wood
| choppers. and other unostcntn,iOuS citizens in
| the Western Reserve. They afford better
protection against the cold than kid gloves. and
are comparatively unassuming and incXpcn-
| sive. Why. Rogers. should | army my fingers
| In costly coverings when so many poor voters
| are actually suffering for the necessities OF en-
| istence? Why deck out my hands in imported
| gloves when thousands have no pread;'
Il will get you n pair this very night said
| the enraptured Rogers. and also u pair for
myself. A. was remarking5it Is the beautiful
| coinci-"
Get them as cheap as possible" said Mr.
| Hayes. I'VE have no right to suuander the
means Providence has intrustcd to us in times
| like these. Perhaps II you mention that the
mttens are for the President Of tho United
States OF America you can obtain them for the
| bare cost Of the material"
simple. yet grand-hearted patriot" muir
INJURED Rogers.
And on your way back to the White House.
suggested Mr. Hayes. you might s,opat News
paper Row and relate this little conversation Il
the correspondents Of some oi the more iniiu
ential Western journals. 1t Will b. II simple ac
| OF Kindness to these very conscientious mn,
| hard working young men,
While the private secretary was putting on his
overshoes and wrapping his throat with wool
! len comforter that his SUNDAY school class ha'
given him on Christmas. a Georgia Congress
| man WIS announced
Light the gas. Rogers said Mr. Hayes
lone burner only feel. he continued. turn
ing to the visitor. that at atime when retrcnch
ment In Government expenditures is 50 i'm
perativcly demanded |. rs tho servant of IN
people. have no right TO waste the people
money in unnecessary illumination. One burn
er only. Rogers. II you please. and turn it abou
half on
"Ihave called" said the Congressman. I
learn something definite about the Lnmpki
Post ONCE. NY brother-in -laws Recommended
tions have been In your hands since August.
Inn truly grntined that YOU have come Re
piled Hayes. for may say that have taken
deep interest in the Lumpkin onlcc-lccpc
you will allow me 10 add. than In most po
offices. for the reason that | much admil
the intelligence and patriotism OF the people
Stewart county and your own STATE -manlik
course in the House. You need not blush. -
Amid the multiinrious cares " my high office
still find time to keep u watchful eye ON state
men If meritand promise. irrespective of part
claim no credit. 1t Is my Dooly.
But about the post Office" persisted Ill
gentleman from Georgin.
There are II great many applicants for IL.
: said Hayes but none So lar as | have hoe
able to ascertain by Il close AMI consci"n,ou
examinations 80 well qualified Ms your brother
in-law 10 bear the responsibilities oi the pos
, | should have appointed him lon: ago had IL
desired TO inform myself upon one point.
! your brothor-n-law Il dcvout man =
Il don't know Us ever heard him say r.
marked the Congressman, obviously. " Il tn
: "A necessary uualericrcatiom ny
, with my own views OF the influence of f.
vent pic,y ON official integrity-yiows new
, paradrd. but not the less firmly hcl-l cam
} | appoint any man to the Lumpkin Post ont
5 who is not n sincere and humble Christian
said Hayes, putting the tips II his fingers T.
. gether and casting upward look Of tend
, faith. Let your brother-in-law secure the Ell
= dorsemont OF his pastor. and | will mako %
, his appointment immediately and with q
u | Hffnltsl--
i But sir" interrupted Rogers. who for son
4 time had been trying TO attract Mr.. Hayes b q
g tention by means of winks, gestures, ami fari
contoulons. and who only succeeded after q
Congressman had gone" But. sir. You cam
have forgotten that you have already given &
Lumpkn office TO Senator Gordon'~ cousin.
= made out the papers myself daV before yosi'
day and YOU signed them. 20 further tn" rgf
i cause Of couciliation. as you remarked nj 1
"a time
~ 81 forget nothing, Rogers said Mr. Have
severely. Ii You had not forgotten 10 go m
n the mittens. as hid you. it would not ho ncc'
IN sary for mo 10 administer this rcbuko \
p are u man of good intentions. Rogers. and ha
of heen useful to me in many wHys, not the lei
70 Of which was In persuading Dom piatt iu aba
Il don his bloody purpose OF demonstrating II
and bringing him TO n true estimate of n" u
bility of my character. Bat when you und'
take to mcddlo with affairs of state YOU IN
10 sumo upon my patience. | make no boast
81 my personal truihfulncss. and when | say d
w no man ever drtncted me in u iHlschood. ! =
"A il with all humility of spirit. II is ncro~sn
H. however. in conducting the enormous hu,in'
50 of tlp EXp,ufiNp Department. Ia piublnN al II