The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-04
GOOnELL.
OUR cASp.p,re FOR 0coNaREssMAH AT
IARGE

OUR CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESSMAN AT
LARGE.
From the Illinois stnc Regster.l
| As vet no decisive movement has been
| made TO designate the peoples choice of
democratic candidate for congress at
large, except in favor of our esteemed citi-
zen Roswell 4. Goodell, esq. 1t is particu-
larry gratifying to us TO notice that citi-
zen of Springfield, admired for his many
qualities and respected for his ability, Is
SO generally acknowledge to be the right
man. It's especially matter of congratu-
lation that the press, which gives tone to
public opinion and reflects public senti-
mcnt, has spoken in deserved terms Of
praise OF that gentleman. He is exceeding
~ popular throughout the state, and we
know of no one who can command lar
ger vote throughout the central and nor
thern portions Of Illinois, while In the
south, he can carry the entire party vote,
with large accessions from the conserva-
tivcs.
Mr.. Goodell has uncommonly goob BUSH
ness qualities. He Is thoroughly ACC tainted
with the situation of public mon, and
is we'll skilled in the important topics
which will constitute the leading issues of
subsequent contests. He has made free
trade study, and is practically CONVEX
SAINT with its cognate themes. He is live
man, brim full Of energy, an incessant
worker, and II nominated, will make o
lively, resolute and, we believe, a success
full canvass. He has that rare faculty Of
attracting and attaching people 10 his
views and person, possessed by few, and
which is an augury to success. We need
not state that he is an ingrained democrat;
while he maintains the soundness Of his
own opinions, he is tolerant of the views
of others, and comedies that diverse opin-
ions may be honestly entertained. With
out claiming TO be professional "talkist,"
few men excel him in demonstrating the
business of his convictions.
As proof Of personal popularity, the
fact may be mentioned that Mr.. Goodell
was, with one or two exceptions, unani-
mously endorsed by both republican and
democratic senators, for canal commission
es. His business engagements at the time
prevented his seeking the position; and
during his temporary absence from the
country, another was chosen. He lie, in
no sense, a mere politician; has never
asked political Office and 10 outside Of all
the "rings" and "cabals" that have made
politics offensive.
We give in another column the views
of the newspaper press on his election as
standard bearer. His nomination will
scatter the radical factions like frost be.
fore the sun, and cement the union of the
democratic and conservative elements
From the tone Of the press, we conclude
that his selection is nearly an accomplish
ed fact. Whoever may lead the radical
column, may depend upon having an hon.
orable, generous, yet resolute and energet-
ic opponent.
We should state that this matured sen.
timent in favor Of our popular fellow citi-
zens Is spontaneous. Having had no as
prations for political office, his name in
the present instance has been suggested
not ON account Of his claims, nor because Of
his wish, but because Of the belief that he
will ably fill tho Office and amply perform
its duties. 1t will DO no modification &c
him If another is selected, SO long as such
choice falls upon one who can lead to vic.
tory. But If he be nominated, the people
may rest assured that tho canvass will be
thorough and exhaustive; and its issue, Sc
far as human provision can pierce the fu
ture, entirely favorable. We take it that
Mr.. e. will not stand in the way of any
more available democratic candidate, as
he is not a place-seeker, but true and
faithful democrat, always desiring thu
success of the party above all persona
consideration. ..