Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-31

near for the peoPo - ~s1e"e oouuty 10
a.I.re for or against The present corruption
Of the national govsrhnens, and to say
whsshsf Or not we ere to wholly place our |
selves undsr an irrespousibls military des-
posisns Iishe few libsrslss We still posses |
are worth preserving, ills time for US to
make move ia their behalf. The action of
every state is now being nafrowly watched,
as . Representation of the greater prssiden.
t'al struggle soon to impend. Illinois Yields |
an immense political influence. Aside from
this, it 10 the reputed home Of Grant.
Therefore the voice of its majority will be
potent in deciding the opinions of millions
of our fellow citizens in ell portions of the
Union.
There are many reasons why our Repubh-
can friends should support 8. s. Hayes
democratic candidate for Congressman at
large. Aside from his acknowledged ability
and his general qualifications for the posi-,
ton, it is absolutely necessary for the vel
fare OF the country that the present Republi-
can majority in Congress be largely reduced.
The Democratic power in that body 10 too
Insignificant to place any check whatever
on the plundering propensities Of orgsUized
rings, and wealthy railroad corporations.
Our public lands are being given away in
tracts as large as kingdoms. Our public
funds are being embezzled in sums too
great for computation. Disorder prevails
Rogues enjoy free and untrammelled
reign. No political body can remain pure
and indebted, while strong enough to Sc,
I public opinion utterly at defiance. If the
Democratic wing in Congress VAS twice as
large as at present, very different state Of
affairs would exist. The Rspu blican leaders
} would be compelled, in self defence TO de-
J noapce and punish bribery and corruption
) and 10 see that oUr national affairs were
? economically managed. Mr.. Hayes is also
. an advocate Of free trade doctrines, and
consequently reliable friend of the INTEREST,"
Of the West. On these two points he hal
even received the endorsement of the Chica
go Tribune, one of the very foremost Re
/. publican organs in the country. We nus
|. our Republican friends will give these sug
q gestions a careful consideration, and accord
" to Us the generous assistance Of then
votes.
Our candidate for County Treasurer is q
:, young man of most excellent capacities
It While his opponent has never enjoyed thu
: slightest business experience, and is equal.
d united for the place BY culture and educa
e ton, Mr.. Jarvis has been literally reared il
:. the counting room, and will make one o
: the bes. public officers Rock Islssd Count.
has ever had. His moral character is IRE
/, proAchAble. Not 9 single word can b
said against it. And sskel
altogether, he is Just the man for the place
and stands brilliant chance Of beinl
elected. Having just taken . fair ard hon
= orabe start In life, be will receive the suf'
b ftages Of many of his friends ofthe opposit
n party, and will run msguiticeuty.
= Our candidate for County Surveyor, MI
p Alexander Hazlits, of Edgington TO wnsbip, i
e known better in the country than il
9 the city. We can assure our readers, however
j that he is eminently qualified for the office
{ and is q man of sterling integrity an
B straight forward manly qualities. 1t is n
more than right that some of our official
= should be chosen from the country. A
present, our republican Sheriff is g resideu
of Rock Island, and has been for many years
the same may be said of our County Clerl
and our Recorder and Circuit Clerk. The
are not residing here simply to execute thsi
official duties. They are permanent res
dents of Rock Island. The present rspub
lican ticket, which our country friends wi
be invited to vote next week, completely is
nores them. It divides ths Offices to b
filled between Chicago and Moline Beve
idge is from Chicago, and Gordon and Rec
are from Moline. There 10 in actual e1is
4. ence at this city a regular courthouse rim
which proposes to divide all the spOils b
tween Rock Island and Moline favori.es, (
J. say nothing of the pickings. Let us see
= the voters in the country will be foo
!, enough to sustain it any longer.
1t is useless for Democrats to howl sbor
military desposism, public corruption, il
competent officials, high taxation tariff
and rasoAlisy generAlly-uulsss they al
willing 10 do something for the redempto
6 of thsircountry. Talking, and whining
b, and grumb bling amount to nothing. As Ion
n as you are content with such tactics, yC
~, will remain under the heel of oppreasio
:, GO to work Do something practical
;. something that will tend toward a trump
~ Take an interest in the present contest.
n you are not registered, 60 and register Il
a. verY frs. thing tomorrow morning.
r, your friends have nos registered, prevs
upon them to do so without fail. And ne
week, spare few hours for your countr
ne 1t will be q paying investment to you in Il
ge reduction Of your taxes. Go into the fe
n and canvass for your ticket. Talk to 20
q republican friends and show them the err
se of their disastrous political course. Indu
er them to vote your ticket. If they won't {
lie that, see that they vote for Hayes. And
G. ali means see that every member Of 20
BIS own party visits the polls. -
r.. Whining and grumbling are complete
n played out Go to work, and see what yc
he can do for yourselves.
in SCRAPS.