Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-28
The State Ticket.

10 the Democratic and Liberal Republican
State Conventions have returned, and they
oil agree that the gathering q, Springfield
gives ASSURANCE Of victory. The conven-
tions we're the largest, most snIhusiaShc,
harmonious aud united we have ever seen.
They we're made up of real, genuine repre-
ssntAtivsS Of the people, and the people run
the machine. Occasionally . man vas
found working for place on the ticket, and
10 every such instance the people set him
aside. The men in each convention seemed
bent on smashing every slate they could
find, and on placing before the people no
man Who sought Office. Il may safely be
said that no man on the ticket pulled wires
70 secure his place. Each man was placed
there for rsAaons which had nothing what
ever 70 do with his persOnAl interests. The
ticket seems 20 DO made up with view to
personal 6tnesS for the Offices named, and
with . view to locality and strength. II is
received everywhere with great favor, and
we are glad TO know, on inquiry, that It
gives entire satisfaction to all the opponents
Of the Grant ring in our own county. We
can also say that, neither in Springfield, or
anywhere on our return, did we see or hear
Of but one growlsr, and he was disHp-
pointed ofies-sssker. He was ridiculed ont
OF his nonsense, very soon, and cbeered as
hsAstY as anybody.
On0 thing more 10 ell We have time TO say
oW, and that is in relation 10 the indorse'
msni Of Greeley aud Brown in the Demo
cratic convention. II was 6rst done in the
form Of resolution reported BY the com
mittse on resolutions. The whole platform
was a. follows
Resolred BY the Democracy Of Illinois, in
convention assembled, That the platform Of
principles adopted at the Cincinnati oonveu
lion, together with the timely aud clear inter
probation Of the same, snuneiAted in the lette
Of Horace Greeley accepting the nomina
tioh OF that convection for the office o
President Of the United States, afford com
mon ground on which liberal men Of al
political parties can consistently unite il
opposition 70 personal government and il
attendant othoiAl corruption.
Resolrsd, That our delegates this dAl
chosen 10 represent this State in th'
national convention TO assemble At BAlti
more be instructed TO vote and Sc1 as .
spis in the spirit Of tho foregoing reSolu
ton.
This vas adopted with immense applause
only four voting no. But even this was no
strong and emphatic enough TO satisfy the
people--they wanted instructions about which
sbsrs could be no chance for any evasion
and another resolution was offered, a. fol
lows
Rssoi5ed That our delegates from tbs
Stats Of Illinois 10 the National Democratic
Convention, 10 be held 81 Baltimore on july
9, 1872, are hereby instructed 10 vote for tn,
nomination OF Greeley and Brown as Presi
dsntiAl candidates,
This touched the right chord, and so en-
thuuAShe was the immense mass Of peopl
present ihA, they had no patience 70
speeches and quiokly ohoksd Of any maj
who attempted 10 talk The resolution va
carried with shout-sucb shout IS Spring
Geld never heard before. Only one mai
said no, and he in obedience 10 instructions
Then everybody sprAng upon the chairs
benches, tables and ratings, and, tiourishinl
hAndksrcbiefs and hats shouted hurrSh TO
Horace till they we're hoSrss. We never saw
anything equal the enthusiasm. II certain
ly looks IS though the opponents of Grant,
corrupt dynasty would sweep the Who'll,
country.
The Liberals were then invited TO come
Into our convention and join 10 ratifying the
ticket. The Democrats squeezed a little
closer together and few we're able to get in
Gov KoerHer was pressed 10 the stand, and
introduced to the crowd, and was received
with great cheers. Gov. Palmer was Also
crowded to the platform and then up wen
hats and voices in immense applause.
Mr. Palmer was introduced and made
few remarks, saying that Gov. Koerner and
himself we're all who had been able to gs
in, but the hall, stairs, streets, and publ,
squares we're packed with thousands of free
men waiting for the shouts which prssaged
victory, and they would 90 home and make
shat victory certain. He then said the Lib
sral oonve alton had coucurred in the nom
iuS.iOu. He spoke pleasantly Of bis probs-
bic successor, Mr.. Koernsr, and closed by
saying, 81 recommend him TO your mercy,
and may God have mercy on him"
Mr.. Allen, the president Of our convsn-
ton said, 10 behalf of the Democracy, we
desire 70 meet the advances Of the Liberals
in the spiri. in which they are made, and,
like Saint Paul, forgetting the things
which are behind, /" we strike hands they
SsiEed each others hands in warm embrace
with you IN q common cause for the good OF
our country. The scene Of excitement and
cheering which followed can only be i'm
Aginsd-it was tho most glorious aud over
whslming We ever Witnessed.
Mr.. Allen then introduced Gov. Kosrner,
who made q most excellent speech. We
have not space forG full report, nor even a
thorough synopsis, but some idea OF his
speech may be gathered from the following
GENTLEMEN or THE CONVENTIONAL can
say IN ell sincerity that have not sought
she honor which you have been so kind and
generous as 10 bssiow upon me. Lyman
Tvmbul was my choice, and used every
efor, 70 have him take the position you
have given me, bat il has turnsd out other.
wise. / have to return you my thanks, and
shall try to DO worthy of the confidence
which you have placed in me. While am
hopeful, while think We are bound to sue.
coed, ct the same time / am well aware it
will be no child'S play. Ny opponent is a
man Of generous, honest, noble character,
and IL veil acquainted all over the state.
de H considered to be one Of the most pow
s'iul orators in the United States. l had
hoped Aaother distinguished son Of Illinois
would have been selected to cope with Gov.
Og'ssoy, as | never had much talent as q
speaker. But powerful a. Gov O gIeabv was.
ne had already shown sign. - &c..