The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-06
A. G. kirkpatrick, Esq.
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s.. The Carthage Republican,, in speaking of
the distinguished democrats IN this district,
who have been spoken of as candidates for
our standard bearer this fall pays the follow
ing handsome tribute to our townsmau, A.G.
kirkpatrick, Esq
Mr.Kukpatrick is a lawyer of very fine abilities,
than whom none of more exalted intellect reto be-
found Fin state courts. AS orator he IL ele
quentfnished and popular finding none among the
sa-l --In-e this portion of Illinois ~he dare
to meet him on the stump. He is man of untiring
industry ano energy; ald the obstacles that stand
in the way OF his achievement OF an object must
be powerful indeed to divert him from that pur
pose. Personally, in Warren and adjoining coun-
ties, Mr.. Kirk patrick Is host of strength 1t 10
claimed by his friends that he would carry Warren
by an overwhelming majority.
Should the congressional convention honor
Warren county with the, candidate, we pledge
here that she viii give larger vote for Mr..
Kirkpatrick than she has ever before given
or should the convention select any other
prom nsnt democrat We have heard mention
ed the democracy of Warren will stand firm
~ by him, and contribute its stsHgth toward
redesming this district from the thraldom of
radical misrule and corruption.
The Hancock county Democrat. another
sterling democratic paper, published at Car
image, says:
The friends of A.G. Kirkpatrick, OF Monmouth,
didate for congress, IN this district, to the demo
cratic congressional convention. We have per
sonal acquaintance with MIR. kirkpatrick, but learn
that he is a gentleman of fine talent, energy, and
industry, devotedly and unchangeably attached TO
democratic principles, and deservedly popular in
his county. He stood up brayely for democracy
during the reign of terror land should he be select
ed standard bearer, we will support him
and hartred of the traitors who endeavoring TO
destroy them, can inspire.
The Chicago Times of Tuesday last says:
The democracy OF Warren county, Illinois, pro-
! pose the name of A.G Kirk patrick, of Monmouth,
for the congressional nomination the fourth dis
| trict 1t is importent that the conservative ele-
me in that district should unite upon the stro ng
est man. The radical disunon majority OF the Ia 81
| election can and should be overcome. Whether
! Mr.. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Morris, some other
man, will be the most popular standard bearer, is
matter for the conservative electors in that dis
| trfct to decide and it ought to be decided Bofe
with reference to a fixed resolve to restore the
fourth district to the faith of the party of the
| tion.
The Times very properly strikes the "key
! note" in the above paragraph. The strong
| EFT man is what we are after, and that is ius,
| the reason tbs democracy of Warren propose
| the naJoe OF i. q. Kirkpatrick. Should be
be nominated he will make q most thoroug ID
canvass Is. the district. Better than all 9th
|
the man TO meet him the stump and venti
! late them; and in the district does
''our member" fear Ii ore Monmouth Re
| cieW
Our slight acquaintance with Mr.. Kirkpat
rick leads us to say that we think he would
make most excellent member of congress
So far as We know, his record" is q good
one, At the commencement of the late wal
he raised a company of soldiers in Warner
county, called the kirkpatrick Guards 'ant
in every way used his influence to sustain
the government and put down the rebellion
This is tho reputation he bears. He is ais,
one of the most accomplished lawy ers in til,
J state, and very fine stump speaker. Shoult
ne be chosen by the democrats and the sup
, pcrters of President johnson, we shall cor
daily support him.