Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 July 1877 — Hayes’ Atonement. [ARTICLE]

Hayes’ Atonement.

Pittsburgh Po t. We have read in history somewhere, that one of theßorgias acquired power in Italy by means not more mfa sions, judged by the standard of the 'sth century, than were used to iystal Hayes in the 19th century. Firmly seated in power, it suited the Borgia’s convenience and interests to become reDentant, and »6 an atonement to tho Roman people he chopped off the heads of the chief advisers and captains of the condottierri who made his c >uj) de etut a success. The similarity between Mr. Hayes’ reform and tho Borgia’s repentance is palpable. It is of a kind with Artenaas Ward’s form of patriotism in suppressing the rebellion if it cost the life of every one of Ms wifa,s rcliflions. It Is t,hp cheapest sort of personal atonement or crime ever invented.