The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-23
pai4p ]r9us.
OFFICIAL CITY g. COUNTY PAPER
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
Opinions of the Press on the Nominations

The nomination of P. l.. Cable of this
city by the democracy of this district, and
the certainty Of Mr.. Hawley being his oppo
nent ID calling fourth from the Press OF the
state, comparisons very complimentary TO
Mr. Cable, The following are some OF the
comparisons.
The democracy of the fourth district III
nominating Hon. 2. L. Gable for congress,
have shown the highest consideration for
the interests of the district as well as for
those of the state and country. MIR. Cable
is able. honest and capable, as democratic
nominees are apt to be; but besides these
qualifications, he is specially adapted to dc
his constituents and the country service lust
now. He has long been connected with
various transportation lines, and knows Just
CIV to expose the falacles Of the protection
ists, and those who advocate large grants OF
land to railroads. The democracy should
see that he is elected BY such a majority as
will testify their appreciation of practical
knowledge.-State Register.
Speaking of Mr.. Cable the Carthage Re
publican says
He enjoys the reputation OF being an ex
reasoner, a consistent democrat and en- hon
orable and affabIe gentleman.
MIR. Cable is possessed of great wealth
his income last year, it is stated, amounting
over $4,000. He owns a controlling inter
e3t in she Coal Valley railroad and coal
mines near Rock Island, and enjoys an in
come of considerable magnitude from valua-
bic improves real estate aud other property
IN Rock Island and vicinity.
Notwithstanding he is so favorabiy situa-
ted financially, Mr.. Cable is one of the
plalnest aud most sociable men to be found
any where. His intercourse with the great
number of persons in his employ and with
others, is that OF q courteous and kind
hearted gentleman; and he is. therefore
highly respected by all classes of people.
Mr.. Gable is now in Europe with his
family, on a visit Of observation and recrea-
ton. |, IL not known certainly that he will
accept the nomination of congress, although
his friends assume that he will Should he
accept, and should Hsvley receive the radi
cal nomination, we feel assured that the
district will be carried By handsome
majority for the democracy.
The same paper says OF Mr.. Hawley
AiIord Hawley is pretty gentleman and
we'll behaved. As parlor ornament he is
uneXcepuonabie. But as a radical con-
gressman he evidently fails to meet the
requirements of his party friends in this
district. A few old fogies of the antiquated
style Of thought and practice who have
strong faith il the Sunday school style of
political architecture, adhere to the fortunes
of the Rock Island Adonis with a zeal quite
credtable 20 individuals who have passed
their political prime.
The necessities of radicalism, however,
demand standard bearer of quicker blood
and more bralns-to say nothing of other
desirable qualifications IN purely radical
pOIItIclan-thau HawleY is possessed of
and the disposition to thrust that gentleman
down radical throats by hullabsloo and o
coup d'etdt, is dose which a good many
radical leaders and followers IN this district
don't propose to swallow without o protest.
That protes: comes with vicious force
from radicals in Carthage, Plymouth, Au
glsta, Monmouth, Quincy, DC, that BODIES
ansthlng but harmonious sssemblsge of
the EroJly loil at Monmouth.
\ number OF individuals are spoken OF
"a possible opponents to the pretensons OF
HAwiey; among them Maj. McClaughry, OF
this city. While this gentlemsn's friends
10 all parts of the district seem to gather
strength and hope for his success in the
-
less. There Is little danger that the Ma jor
will receive tho consideration due man of
mis- brains and personal worth. The demo
cracy have nothing to fear from a possible
nomination of that gentleman for congress
BY the radical convention. McClaughrys
political record is bad enough in all con
science to make him a veritable golden god
in the camp of radicals; but he lacks the
Sunday school manners, and the glitter,
finish and sweet smell Of Havley on one
hand and the low, cunning and dirty
caity of the Harding type of politicians, on
the other TO render him available for
the nomination. We are heartily glad g
decent man and good citizen is in SO little
danger of being debauched by q radical
nomination for congress-, and also that the
democracy will not be compelled to combat
man OF McClaughrys ability and personal
worth IN q canvass 10 which, otherwise,
there is strong reasons for believing dem
ocratic victory is attainable,
CandidIv, we hope Hawley will be nom
mated. He is personally and politically
the weakest man on that side having any
pre.en sons to a radical nomination for con
gress. If the Dallas convention performs
its patriotic duty we write on Monday In
giving to the democracy and the people q
standard bearer of ability, honesty, sobriety
and solid moral worth, he will beat Hawey
a thousand votes.