Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-05-16
HAYES'S CORRESPONDENTS.
The Most Written-TO m Ian In the World
Curious Specimens from the
White House ilBags.

Washington Star: The President receives
more letters day than any other individual
in the United States. Ii would hardly be
stretching the point to say that he receives
more than anyone else on the globe. Every
mail brings him large batch, coming from
almost every State in the Union, while COM
| munlcations from foreign lands are the rule
| rather than the exception. These letters are
upon every conceivable subject. Invitations,
| criticisms of the Presidents course, expand
ed theories, requests for pecuniary aid, let
tiers of counsel and advice, petitions for
Office, petitions TO be retained in Office, and
hundreds of other topics furnish subject mat
ter for those who wish to gain the executive
ear. Letters of Importance are, of course,
| answered, but thousands of epistles go to the
files or garnet unseen by him. Among the
Presidents correspondents is a Londoner,
who seriously requests him, ''as the head of a
free and humane government, to issue a
proclamation prohibiting, under penalty of
death, the killing of any of the feathered
| tribe, any dog, or even rat or mouse.
THE PLAN OF VIRGINIA FINANCIER.
Another letter is dated in Virginia, not
very far from Washington, and is headed
''On Finance The writer asserts that he
has discovered gold, silver and copper belt
running through that State and northwest
erly as far as Michigan. He promises to give
for ''pecuniary assistance. He also says he
will let the Washington Star, the Norfolk
Day Book, the New York World, the New
York Times, the Baltimore Sun, the Cincin-
natl Commercial and the Cincinnati En-
quirer in with him if they will see that the
country is made acquainted with the great
value of his find, " and induce the people to
purchase the stock he intends issuing.
SENDS HIS PHOTO.
n r L Al n l..
a photograph. Shortly after, another letter
from the same individual made its appear
ance, containing another photograph, which
the sender thinks is much better than the first
one, and having been improved on in regard
to looks, he wishes it, in place of the former
one, to be placed in the Presidents album,
with my best regards"
DIsINTEREsTED CORRESPONDENT.
The following is an extract from a long
letter from well-known Georgia politician:
"You see, Mr.. President, from the in
stances given above, your policy in the treat
ment of the south has resulted In much good.
The Republicans In the State do not show
much activity, it IS true; but, If well organ
lied and led, think we can rehabilitate the
party down here. Your appointments should
be judicious. Inclosed you will find petit
ton and Endorsements of myself for the posi-
ton of internal revenue collector at -
The business part of this letter, like that of
the wasp, is located at the tail-eud.
A sCHooLBoY's LETTER.
The following is an inquiry from school
boy in Horton, Michigan:
II wish to ask you your age, and please do
not think | am meddling, for our teacher
does not no and would like to ask you when
your birthday comes and how old you be and
where borne"
THE vERMoNTER WHO WANTED TO BOARD
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The letter below is from Vermonter. The
President enjoyed it hugely, and had reply
sent regretting his inability to accommodate
his correspondent:
81 have long entertained the hope of visit
ing the capital of my country. am seventy
four years of age; have always worked hard,
and have ever zealously cherished the public
welfare. | have now an OPT tunity to carry
ont my plans, unless some unusual Provl-
d-noe prevents. The questiC n of my address
ing you on the subject is to obtain, If possl-