The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-09
A ooMMREpARLE REACTION.

a UOMAEMuAhLE hhA1AANNs
II is not only an action self commendAble
md selfelevating in ones own opinion to
acknowledge we have spoken with unadvised |
hardness Of neighbor but such aoknowl |
edgement goes, by reason of its magnanimity,
a great way in healing up dissensiOn,and we
are therefore pleased to observe series Of
resolutions passed at the last meeting Of the
Board Of Trade, of Mandatory character to
P. l.. Gable Esq, of this city, and promising
to afford him "every facility towards the
completion and establishment Of the p. X
r. !. railroad, provided he enters into no
combination Of a detrimental nature to the
interests Of the city. We have not the slight
est doubt but that these resolutions were
framed, commended in several speeches, and
passed in perfect good faith. We lave no
doubt that oil sensible citizens recognize the
fact that, if no higher motive actuated him
it would derogate from his interests to play
fast and loose with this city, in which his
business aud need Of capital is mostly cen
tered.
There have been those who, having som,
financial scheme of their own to subserve,o
moved by envy at his success, have traduce'
his motives aud denied him the actustinl
principle Of public spirit and desire 70
internal improvement. II il 4 common sens
proposition, in social economy, however
that as his fortune is growth Of thetown to'
tered by bis advancement he must necessa
, rily have given quid pro quo to obtain hi
7 present wealth, and that he must have bee
b favorable to public improvement to enhanc
bis possessions. 1t is folly tor whole com
munity TO set their faces against one man
. 1t always eIcites sort of sympathetic ~
terest in his affairs aud defeats its object
5 1t is folly for this city to be opposed to Mr.
! Gable. His efforts in this cIty's behalf have
), been continuous and immense, and, cxceP
0 that he has been constantly mpeded by env!
0 and private interest, we would have received
$ more benefits from his capital.
b 10 the matter Of tho Peoria railroad h
, has done what merits the thanks Of the put
!. lie spirited and unbiased men Of all partie
c and conditous,snd which he has in degre
r received, though tardy, from the Board {
e Trade. We recognize it az Nn indication {
a the right spirit; as unaIloyed admiration 70
a business perseverance, and capacity, and
recognition Of the importance of persona
capital. Granting Mr.. Gable to be actuaIet
/ only by personal motives, and those tina
know him best know that, though unostenta
tous, his moving principles are ofsn elevated
nature, his interest is the common interest
and he would be foolish in tho extreme tC
work to the peoples disadvantage out OF 4
spirit Of devlish spite and enmity. Thi
fact the Board Of Trade have publicly recog
nized, though in ambiguous terms, in tn
series Of resolutions.
+ These resolutions were offered by Mt
Eggleston, one Of our most prominent man
| ulhCNuttISt anu VhC iuOhh 'lkN4lJ AhNSlN SsS
in internal Advancement.
That Mr.. Gable has, by calm persistence
q accomplished that which itwoud have take
persons less versed in railroad matter
months to even get undar way, his mo
!, persistent dotractors are willing to Rcknow
, edge That the road, which, considering h
p. monetary resources, is in effect provided ic
Il. will be one which will rapidly advance ourci
g on its way towards its destiny as n manuta
II turing centre, is no less perceptble. But
e proper appreciation oitheSe continued eiior
- TO increase our town have not been wont
y be publicly expressed, and that it has bee
n so is sufficiently indicative that the cloud {
prejudice is being dispolled from the mind
r ofs number Of our citizens.
t Mr.. Cable left this city some three week
2 since for Mississippi, and is not expecte
q home until the middle Of next month br
r. we have no doubt that he ili,when he hear
of this unexpected and unsolicited action
our citizens, feel gratihed at this sembanC
Of Justice and accept it in the spirit in whlc
| it is rendered We trust that it is a harbli
e ger of "a more perfect union Of the bushes
interests Of our city so necessary to its dc
yeiopment, growth and success.