The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-17
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OFFICIAL CITY g. COUNTY PAPER
Democratic Candidates fer State Offices

AASeAssAo SeAuAAes0s ktH CtbJo OlAcoe'
We prsseIt at the head of our column
today the names of the several candidate
chosen by the state convention, held yester
day, for the several offices to be filled thi'
fall We feel proud of the men chosen t'
lead the columns Of the democracy tt
victory. Consistently with the views heio
by the Register, the conveatlon mas zone III
duty we'll, and selected from the large supply
of excellent material, the ablest men OF the
state; men of superior intellect, OF unblem.
ished reputation, of eminent capacity, and
of pronounced political consistency. We
present their nsmes with uneie ned pleasure,
and with a sincere conviction that deserving
the support of the democracy and the
conservative elements, they will receive i,
and lead the way for an entire change of the
state administration.
For congressman for the state at large,
General William B. Anderson, of Jefferson
county, is nominated. This distinguished
soldier and statesman, . native Ilinoisian,
after winning lsurels in defense Of his
country, entered the ranks of the masses,
devoted his energies to the piecefuI pursu Is
of agriculture, from which he will be drawn
by the suFrages of the people like Cincin-
natus from the plow, to represent the
interests of the state in the hall of federal
legislature. He will Justify the choice of
the democracy, and no earnest battle for
reform, for the living issues before the
people, for tree trade, and for 9 return to
the economical Administrations of govern
ment. An earnest and searching debater,
he will put to flight the fallscies of ra dical-
ism, and prove himself an able exponent of
true interests of this great state
MIR. Charles Ridgely, of Sangamon, re-
csived the nomination for state treasurer by
acclsmstion. He, also, is q native of the
state. In the especial fitness for this posi-
ton there are no men in the state his supe
riors, and very few his equals. His whole
life has been devoted to financial affairs and
where he has shown such success in taking
care OF his own business, the people have q
Just conviction that he will take care of the
interests of the state. A consistent Demo
crst, of rare probity. possessed of an unusu
ally clear head, skilled in the science of fig-
ures, he viii take care that the finances ST
the stats are we'll guarded, and that their
money is safely kept and properly sppropri
sted. A better selection could not have
been made, search the state or the nation
all over.
The nominee for superintendent of public
instruction, Charles Feinse, Esq, of Peoria,
also selected by acclamstion. Mr.
Fense is of German origin, an excellent
general scholar, master of his native tongue,
and we'll skilled in the English and olher
languages. He has had large ex xperience In
ihe instruction of youth, having devoted the
early years of his residence in his adopted
country to their culture. He ia a finished
scholar, and has that unusual quality of
impsrtlug instruction and directing the
growing intellect, which is 30 often wanting
IN teachers. 1t is conceded that better
nominee could not have been selected.
Gen. Francis T. Sherman, of Cook county,
was lkewise nominated by acclsmation as
commissioner OF the penitentisry for the
long term. de is known all over the state
8 successful business man; this of itself is
an assurance that he will ad m ipI Ister the
affairs Of the state institution with distinc- |
ton, and make it source of profit rather |
than of expense to the state.
Hon. Thomas Redmond of Adams
county, was nominated by acclamation for
penltentIary commissioner for the short term. |
No one needs information as to honest Tom
Raymond, of Quincy. His soubriquet of
honest is recognized and acknowledged |
by all intelligent people. To use common
phrase, 'he is ell over q big and good man"
llH iuoiiblce orc VI suc nIst oioCi,
and BY his own unaided efforts he has at
tanned reputation, property, and high stand |
ing. Associated with Gen. Sherman in the |
supervision of the state penitentisry, the
people may rest assured that the wholesome
reform will be inauguratsd and that the
state. instead OF paying one thousand dol |
lars daily for the support of its convicts. |
will derive an income from it, and its con |
duct will be made orderly and of good
repute.
1t is worthy of note that the democracy.
10 their nominations, recognized the claims
of its citizens of different nationalities.
Unlike the radical party, which clamors
loudly for the German and Irish votes, but
fobs them off with no position ofimportance
Or responsibility, the democracy gave sub |
s.antisl recognition of their several claims |
BY nominating German for the Important
office of superintendent Of public instruc cton. |
and native of Emerald Isle to the off ce of
commissioner.
What more is it necessary to say? Moth |
ing, but that the people should indorse the
action of the convention by yielding hearty |
and successful support to the unusually
excellent ticket it has put in the field
Illinois State Register.