The liberty bell and workingmen's advocate., 1867-03-07
.F0s. .PresSslesae 1868.
MAJOR GEN. JOHN A LOGAN
 of Illinois.

A. Logan of Illinois, the gallant citi- zen, soldier and statesman, as our first choice for President to be cleo ted in November, 1868. The indica- tions are unmistakable, since it has been generally understood that Gen. Grant does not choose to be consid- cred candidate for the Presidency, that Gen. Logan is the fttest name that can be presented as the leader of the grand Union Republican par ty. -.-
 His civil and military record com mands the admiration of all Rising from the ranks ofthe people self made man, he has secured place in the affections of the whole country. Gen. Logan was born in Jackson County, Illinois, on the 9th of Febru- ary 1926. He is now forty-one years ofage. He was first elected to Con- gress in 1858, and again reelected in 1860 on the democratic ticket, by 8 majority of eighteen thousand. Al though an ardent democrat, when he became convinced, that the South were determined to destroy the Gov ernment and prevent the inaugura- tion of MT. Lincoln, he declared "If he is elected 1 will shoulder my mus ket and have him inaugurated." And on another occasion he said when speaking of the rebellion, "The men of the West will hew their way to the gulf" How we'll he kept his word let Vicksburg and the success sive victories under Grant and Sher- man testify.
 When our army marched for the battlefield of Bull Run, he left his seat in Congress, followed after the army, overlook an Illinois Regiment, seized a musket and marched on in the ranks, battled like a hero, and was among the last to leave the field. Soon after, he returned home, raised a>regiment, was elected Colonel, and in sixty days he had them into the battle at Belmont, and gave and exe- cuted the order to march through the enemies lines.
 After that either under Grant or Sherman he served until the end of the war. At Fort Donelson he bore a gallant part, and although woun. ded he kept his saddle, and rode with the blood streaming down his side until victory was achieved. In the campaign against Vicksburg, Logan was conspicuous, and the battle of Raymond, one of the severest of the war, was won under his command.
 When McPherson fell near Allan ta, Logan as senior officer assumed command, and "showed that he could handle large army with consam- mate skill, and added greatly to his we'll earned reputation"
 Entering the field without military education, his whole career was a magnificent success. During all the war he never lost battle.
 Of his personal character it has been truly said, "He has heart "open to the rarest acts of generos- city. He never Intentionally injured '" man in his life, He is the idol of "his soldiers. Physically he is one "of the finest looking men in the "army." "Applauded everywhere "for his gallantry, he nevertheless !" has had nothing to say of himself, i" but always speaks of his country" . He is not only a successful soldier, but he is equally successful as civil ian. All who have heard him in Congress and in the canvass, agree he exhibits comprehensive statesman ship. East, West, North and South. among all loyal men, he is the idol of the people. We shall in future is- sue refer more in detail to his distin- guished services. In his speeches re gently delivered in this State, he commanded the admiration of all who heard him. Ws0a.kcSssgnse1s's COasDesssiOss. The Convention of workingmen, held at New Haven on February 22d, was a noble gathering of labor. ing men from all parts of the State. It was unfortunate that few politi- clans living in New Haven, who were not delegates, should have at tempted to control the convention l and secure the nomination for MT. and failing in this, they att tempted to break up the Convention.
 There was no time but three fourths of the delegates outside of New Ha ven would have preferred Gov. Haw- ley to MT. English. But the friends