of the
present month, to inform you officially that you have been
unanimously nominated by that convention for the office of
President of the United States. The manner in which that action was
taken, and the response to it from every portion of the country,
attest the strength of the popular confidence in you and the belief
that your administration will be wise, courageous, and just. We
say, sir, your administration, for we believe that the people will
confirm the action of the convention, and thus save the country
from the control of the men and the operations of the principles
and policy of the Democratic party. We have also been directed to
ask your attention to the summary of the Republican doctrine
contained in the platform adopted by the convention. In discharging
this agreeable duty we find cause of congratulation in the
harmonious action of the convention, and in the hearty response
given by the people we see the promise of assured success. Ohio, we
know, trusts and honors you. Henceforth you belong to the whole
country. Under circumstances so auspicious, we trust you will
indicate your acceptance of the nomination."

The governor, who had had no intimation as to what the length or
character of the address would be, was left in doubt with respect to the
response expected from him by the committee. He, however, without
embarrassment, but in an intentionally subdued tone of voice, gave this
appropriately brief reply:

"SIR: I have only to say in response to your information that I
accept the nomination. Perhaps at the present time it would be
improper for me to say more than this, although even now I should
be glad to give some expression to the profound sense of gratitude
I feel for the confidence reposed in me by yourselves and those for
whom you act. At a future time I shall take occasion to present my
acceptance in writing, with my views upon the platform."

Since his nomination for the presidency, Governor Hayes has changed in
no perceptible respect the habits, recreations, or labors of his daily
life. He rises early and accomplishes much work before breakfast. He
labors in the executive office in the capitol from nine until five,
discharging his varied duties as governor, answering or dictating the
answers to be given his official, political, and private correspondence,
and remaini