The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-14

pare and report resolutions for the considera-
ton of the convention. Adopted.
The chair appointed Messrs. III. c.. Connel-
ly, Daniel Edgington, Louis Wilson, Ephraim
Warren, H. B. Young, and j. B. Danforth,
Jr., said committee.
In the absence of the committee the con-
vention was addressed by Mr.. d. j. Lloyd,
in spirited and appropriate speech.
On the return of the committee on resolu-
tions, Maj. Connolly reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted by the
convention
WHEREAS, 1t has always been the custom of the
democratic party to present to the people the prln
ciples which govern it,without any attempt at de-
WHEREAS, The county convention which assem-
bed in this court house the 9th instant, dropped
the word s'Union'' from their name and assumed
the name s'Republican,'' and
WHEREAS, They nominated full set OF candi-
dates, each one Of whom is in favor of negro SUI
frage and in direct antagonism with the policy of
Andrew Johnson's naturalization, and
WHEREAS, They attempt to deceive the people
by making pubic avowal OF their princip but
leave their candidates to profess all things all
men-therefore
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to any,and every
attempt to legslate the negro into political equal-
ty with the white race in this state that we are
with the subject in any other state, and
in favor OF leaving each state to regulate its
affairs In Its own way subject only to the con-
stitution of the United States; and that chal-
lenge the so-called "republican" party of this
county, and its candidates tor Office, to public
exposition of their views, and frank and manly
avowal OF their principlesand that If they fail to
respond to this public call, we shall hold them as
enemies of the policy of President Johnson's ad
ministration and in favor OF the extravagant,
quail and destructive measures of the radical negro
equality wing their party.
Resolved, That II is with pleasure we observe
l Izln a. IL
democrats doctrine the question ofreconstruc-
tIon-the same principle which the immortal Dou-
glass ably advocated.
Resolrsd, That the democratic party, having
always strenuously advocated equal taxation,
having always opposed making one class wealthy
the of another class, and believing tina
it is just that every person should pay taxes &C
ing to the value OF his property ofevery kind
we hereby protest against the law OF congress
exempting government bonds from taxation, as
oneroUs and unjust, aud we in favor of an act
of the legislature of this state taxing the incomes
on such bonds
ReSoired, That the national debt, enormous
ly increased, 10 curse to every man who cannot
afford to live upon the interest of United States
bonds, and that the welfare of our labOring class
se5 demands speedy reduction OF this debt and
a rigid economy IN the administration of our gov
eminent
ReSolued, That we are in favor fthe old system
of gold and silver currency, and of establishing
the finances ofthe country upon that basis.
ResOfred, That we hail with salts faction the in
dlcatIons, gwen by President Johnson, OF admin
istering the government democratic princip pies
Having been taught democracy by the intrepid
Jackson, we have faith in the belief that act of
his will sully his bright record as an American
| statesman. So loRg as ne gives assurance of be-
ing governed by cardinal democratic principl lies,
he shall receive our ardent and most hesrty sup
port.
/ RESOLVED, That welcome the return Of the
dove, bearing In its beak the olive branch, the
{ DHrI dor fhas.
GERS and soldiers OF the army and navy engaged in
the late war, our sympathy and support; we aP-
plaud them for their valor, bravery and herosm,
and we extend to them, without distinction OF
| party, hearty welcome from the scenes of war
/ to their peaceful homes.
| hesofved, That whi!o we rejoice II the return
/ OF the living, we do not forget the heroic dead
who sacrificed their lives perpetuate the re-
1 public. Their memory will ever be green in the
hearts OF their countrymen- The people should
look well to, and care for their widows and orPh-
ReSoIred, That We are in favor of equalizng the
bountI-s paid to soldiers of 1851 aud 1862, that
they shall receive the same pay and bounty as
the sold .ers of 1868 and 1854, that congress
should make an appropriation for this purpose.
Nominations being now in order Messrs.
Eggleston, of K rex Island and Ely, of Blf
tdlo Prairie, were appointed tellers, and two
informal ballots were taken for clerk, with Il
view to ascertain the minds of the delegates,
after which the following candidates were
unanimously nominated by acclamation, viz
County Clerk, Burton II, Cook.
County Treasurer Bailey Davenport
County Judge, Jos. B. D.nforth. Sen.
County Superintendent, Flavel j. Whit
ney.
County Surveyor. Alex. NJ Hazlitt.
Daniel Edgingtou, Esq, of Edgington then
presented the folio wing resolution, which was
unanimously adopted, viz
Resoi0ei. That while fully and cordially en-
dorsing all the sand dates this day nominated, we
this county require the reelection of the Hon.
Jos b. Daniorth to the office OF county Judge Tor
the following, among many other reasons which
might be urged; LIST. He has discharged the d.
ties " the othce with promptness, integrity and
intelligence, aud with entire absence of partz-
anshiP. I'd. He has closed up and finally settled
more than ten times many cases as any other
Judge who preceded him, in the same space of
time. Sd. HI has collected and paid into the
ceuaty treasury betw cen 81 200 and 81 300 while
no other Judge has ever paid dollar into the
treasury. 4th- He has faithfully, fairly and i'm
partially watched over and preserved the
rights and interests OF all parties having business
before the county court For these reasons we
think the best interests OF the people ofthe county
"iil be greatly subserved by his re election.
VIM. Eygleston, ESQ, then moved that the
old county committee be reapponted for the
ensuing year. Adopted
4 vote OF thanks was then passed to the
ofncers OF the convention, and with three
rousIng cheers for the ticket the convention
adj ourned
ii. b. YOUNG,