The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-16
ILLINOIS DEMOCRACY.

On the second page of this issue will be
ocrstic Convention, which assemb led at
Springfield on Wednesday, the 18th inst.
The convention was one of the largest ever
held in the state, every county in the state
with one or two exceptions was fully repre-
sented The proceedings were character
lied throughout by the most perfect har-
mony and enthusiasm. There was no
quarrelling over candidates nor any attempt
at lodging any of the vital issues that are
prominently before the people, or that the
people are an xious should be settled. All
seemed anxious to meet every issue fairly
and squsrely. We challenge the republicans
to any comparison of their empty and IN
certain sounding platform of principles that
was adopted by this convention, and which
will be found in the report. And still further
to any comparison of candidates.
No sooner was the name of Gen. Ander-
son placed In nomination than the conven
ton at once recognized in him man in
every may superior to John A. Logan, the
republican nominee, and a man who could
beat him in the campaign. No soldier has
better record.
He is farmer, and consequently has
interests in common with the people of the
west. He is a lawyer by profession, and a
man Of high culture and ability, an eloquent
speaker, and thorough gentleman. He has,
moreover, an excellent record, and is a
lively democrat He will make vigorous
CANVASS of the state.
Mr. Charles Frenz, a gentleman by birth
and one of the most accomplished scholars,
WAS unanimously nominated superintendent
of public instruction. He is q successful
teacher in Peoria, and consequently well
qualified for the important position. His
nomination was made by reclamation, amid
the greatest applause.
Mr.. Ridgely, the nominee for state treas
urer, is q well known resident Of Springfield,
whose financial standing and democratic
record are of the highest character. No
better man could have been selected. His
nomination was received with tremendous
applause.
Both the nominees for penitentiary com.
missioners are thoroughly practical business
men. Mr.. Raymond AN Irishman by
birth, an able man and thorough gentle
man-has been Mayor of Quincy, and in
that section of the state enjoys amazing
popularity. Gen. Sherman was dismissed
by Mr.. Grant from the postmastership of
Chicago on account of his we'll known
Democratic sentiments, and has that ability
and experience that will command for him
the most hearty support of all who know or
have heard of him. These are important
Offices, as the state is robbed of over 81 900
per day through the institution, since it
came under Republican management,
whereas it should pay handsome sum into
the state treasury if properly managed.
We may say of all the nominees that they
are new men, against whom not even the
most partizan radical can justly say single
word. They are further, men who are not
involved in old ideas of issues no longer
before the people, aud all stand upon .
platform of principles that are the demands
Oh the great masses of the people of the state
Ano OF the entire west Let every Democrat
anu every conservative, and honest man now
come forward and ,cork.