Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1878 — Life in the White House. [ARTICLE]

Life in the White House.

So talks Mr. Hayes, concerning his daily life as President: “There is so muhh variety in tho life of this building that I get wonder, instruction and amusement from it. All kinds of people, on every conceivable errand, think that if they-can only see the President their troubles are ended. I don’t mind those who merely want to shake hands. That is a pleasure and a relief. They often help me out of a dilemma. For example: I may have some persistent, obdurate office-seeker or office-manager. He will press his point, perhaps, until he has puth is knees against mine and demands a ‘ yes’ or ‘ no,’ Itpiav be that drfeel rising temper athis aggressiveness. Then I think of the people outside. They are always let in on presentation of a card ‘ respects only. ’ I see some of them at the instant, desirous to shake hands. So I turn from the unpleasant caller, and, While I talk a minute tothe people, have a chance to cafm my mind and prepare to answer the question.” The President is reported to retain one of his home customs at the White House; every Saturday evening a few friends appear and they all sing together divers old Methodist tunes.— JVetv York Tribune.