The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-22
WHY he oorroNs TO THEM.

II has been a matter Of wonder to numbers
of people in this state who knew Grant be-
fore and since he arrived ut his present EN-
inence and notoriety, how he came to be
connected with party which has ever been
his aversion. His principles have ever
been democratic, and in public or private,
whether he was plain Lieut. or Col. Grant,
or clerk in grocery store, he has ever
declared himself q democrat and favorable
to democratic rue. Why be changed IS
explained by the st, Paul Pioneer, as fol-
lows
There s one feature Of General Grants char
acter--Or, rather, one Of his prActices--thAt has
not been made the subject Of comment; because
as long as he kept out Of the political ring every
body was disposed to treat him with great con.
sideration on account Of his position and assumed
services. But In choosing President oil the
weaknesses Of candidates are scanned with crit =
ical if not with Jealous eyes, and every mark Of
unftness for the high office becomes conspicuous.
His easy practice of putting himself in the way
where presents are offered, and his free habit Of
accepting them, is now attracting abundant
comment 1t is a scandaous habit. 1t places
an officer under too many obligations 10 private
individuals II creates strange and dangerous
fellovahips for one who should be IN a position
free from corrupt approach. There is not Apub.
lie man in the country who has ever laced him
self in this situation, aside from GENERA! Grant,
If we except the corrupt radical rasoGb about
Washington, and some who were in the amy.
Grant is known to be u very self absorbed, self
ish, and gra-piug man, He takes everything that
is presented to him, 20 matter by whom, or what
the supposed consideration. Rich men of the
national hank and bondholder stripe have pre-
scented him with houses, bonds, and stocks. SPor'
ting men have presented him with horses. dam
hlers have presented him with billiard tables.
Dog fancer' have presented him with pups.-
Theatre managers constantly present him with
dead head tickets. Harness makers have preseA
ted him with saddles and harness. Carriage max
era have presented him with carriages. Russell
Jones and Washburne knew his weak point when
they presented him with $1,000 Of stock in the
Chicago Horse Railway Company. Even poor
rard writers present him With ell the visiting cards
be uses-for which they get in return letters Of
thanks in very indifferent English. In fine, "all
Is fish that comes to Grants net
Itisth sort of folks to whom, by accepting
heir presents Gen. Grant has bound himself ins1-
ricably. How can he for shame, choke OH from
me treasury robbeF whose arm IL IN tue VAuN
up 10 the elbow and who has just presented him
With span Of fine horses or package Of green
packs.
The worst men In the Countrywide spectators Of
he treasury--tht robbers Of the peoples taxes
he corruptors Of public morsity-have already
,rOptiated his favor by gifts; and by his accept
,nce Of what they gave him, he has disarmed him
self Of all the power he might have possessed to
.hwsrt their schemes Of plumber. Let this be
thought Of when taxpayers are asked go vote for
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