Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-28
From the Mt. Vernon Free Press. J

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$. 9. HAYES.
From the Mt. Vernon Free Press,
Al the state democratic conven.ion held
q. Springfield on shs 4th, the above named
gentleman was nominated for congress
from the state ~ large. He is veil known
in this ParI of the state, having once lived
in Egypt. He was member OF the
late constitutional convention from
Cook county, where he resides. he was
elected from Cook, which is strong radi-
ca county, over one Of the most popular
radicals Of Chicago, which fact Attested the
strength with his own people he is man
OF talent-his profession being that of
lawyer, in which AVocasion he has won dis
tnotion in ell of the higher courts, both
state and federal. No stronger nomination
could have been made by the democracy.
He has always been q democrat Of the con
sentative school, and will run we'll. With q
good turn DOT of the democracy he will be
elected.
From the Frosport BuIlstin.l
Our state democratic convention gave US
good nominee an s. ). HSyes, of Chicago,
for congress msu-ss.lsrge. We doubt If .
better selection could have been made. Mr
Hayes is honest and capable, and ought t.
be elected to this office. he il Just such "a
person As would do credit to Illinois in con
gress. Let Us send an honest, ~orthy gen.
tlsman to Washington from our own proud
state. Dem oorAtS, you must GO to the polls
and vote for 5. s. Hayes.
HON. $ .. HAYES
From the Chester Clarion
10 the democratic state convention. which
convened At Springfield on Wednesday Of
last week, Hon. ) ). Hayes, Of Chicago.
was nominated As candidate OF the demo
cratic party for congressman A,-lArgs. Mr..
HAYES 10 = man OF ability and worth, an
efficient oAnvssssr, and public spirited
c.izsn, aud The republican candidate, Gen.
Bsveridgs, vail hnd in hiu al Gntsg Ouist
who 10 more than his match.
HON. s. O. HAYES
FTom the Petsrtbsrg Democrat.
This distinguished gentleman WAS nom
mated by the democratic convention, which
met in the city Of Springfield on the 4th
instant, for eoDgressmAn-At-large. The con
vention could not have made a better and
more fitting nomination, nor could they
have selected = purer man, or q more able
statesman. This RsntlomAH has served the
people faithfully in whatever capacity they
have employed him, and was one OF the
bright and shining lights 10 the late con
stituiionAl convention, which body OF talent.
ed men had no superior to 5. ). Hayes. De
belongs 10 the high order Of men who are 90
much needed IN the councils OF the nAhou
81 this time, where corruption, prohlgAcy,
and reckless legislation in the interest OF
party dsmagoRusa ia eursinR the people
III, /. n democrat Of the "hrst water" and
win properly represent our people and their
interest IN congress-.
Prom the Champaign Democrat
The democratic state convention met ~
Springfield, on Wednesday last, adopted
. platform Of principles, and nominated
~ It's standard bearer, the HON. ). ,.
Hayes, Of Chicago. In thus doing, the
convention did its work well and faith
fully, and IL now remains with the people OF
the state with whom rests its politisl power
20 show BY their ballots whether these prin-
oiples meet their appreciation.
1FrOm the JoBesbOro Gazette
Mr.. HAYES was born 10 southern Illinois
and long resided at ShAvnsetown, and bis
many friends 10 this portion Of the state
know him 10 be AgentlemAn Of worth and
ability. he was memb Der Of the lAsi
COuNkAkukOuhi HhN WAn @NNAANA
ed BY all parties to be one Of Its mos
able men, and the nomination is one fI to
be- made. Hurrah for Hayes, the Chicago
Egyptian democratic candidate for con
Rress.
From the LscOn Statesman.
Want Of space prsclndes os from speak
ing NJ length Of Mr.. HAyes, This week. SUI
fee IL TO say, however, be ia g gentleman Of
unuuestiOnAble ability aud is smineDty
popular 1t home-so much so that he va,
elected to the late constitutional convention
in a strong radical district by handsome
majority. This, perhaps, will give . better
idea Of his popularity than anything We
might say. BE il not a politician, but =
friend 10 the honest toilers of our state, anc
for this reason, II for none other, be shou ID
be elected to congress.
From tho Chicago Democrat.
The Hon. s S. Hayes, the nominee Of
the democracy Of Illinois for congressman
a1-large, needs no commentator from The
press Of the state. He 10 too wsll-known TO
All, and q would seom that his election By
me people should be foregone conclusion,
mt. hayes received q majority in 1868 Of
noAry lZ'OoV as delegate to the conHtitu
tional oenvention. IL ha doa. M, raos;vs
that, or more, over his imbecile barnacle
competitor IN this county. the psople will b,
deEelios in their duty 10 Themselves.
Iron the Ottawa Free Trader
The nomination was mos, voy,h;l, n.
slowed. Mr.. Hayes ia one of the ables
meu in the State man high toned NOR.
bearing, and liberal, enlig htsned, progress
sive democrat In congress, he would a
once be ct the head Of the delegation iron
his own state, and would soon be recognizes
as . leader BY the democracy Of the nation
Since the days Of Douglass aud Breese, W
have had no representative iu the nation,
Legislature more able than 8. 4. Hayes
Iron the Jsaer'onian.)
Mr.: Hayes, the nominee OF the CONVEX
hon lot gressmAn -at-lArge, 10 Q gentle