Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-23
Illinois Republican COnVeDtiOn-Ogles-
by for Governor.

by for Governor.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, May 22.-The
Republican State Convention, which
met in this city to-day, was the largest
delegate convention ever held in the
State, every county being fully repre-
sented except one. There was also
very large attendance Ofprominent Re
publicans from all parts of the State.
The convention was called to order by
General Renaker, of the Central Com
mittee. Hon. J. r. Root, of Cook cOun-
ty, was elected temporary Chairman,
and he made a brief speech, returning
thanks for the honor conferred upon
him. He also read the following dis
patch:
To the Republican State Convention:
Give US harmony with big-hearted
Dick Oglesby for Governor, and good
associates on the State ticket, and we
will carry Illinois by such a majority as
will fill every true Republican heart
with JOY.
(Signed) JOHN A LOGAN
After appointing the usual cOnvential
committees, the convention took recess
until two O'Clock in the afternoon.
Upon reassembling permanent Organi-
zation was effected by electing Hon. 5.
T. Logan, of SangimOn, President, with
Vice-Presidents from each district.
On taking his seat, Judge Logan made
an eloquent speech, which was loudly
cheered.
On motion, the convention proceeded
to nominate candidates for State officers.
General Richard J. Oglesby was NOM
mated for Governor by acclamatiOn.
After an informal ballot, General J. l..
Beveridge was nominated for Lieuten-
ant-Governor also by acclamatiOn. For
Auditor, General c. E. LippencOtt was
nominated by acclamatiOn, all opposi-
ton being Withdrawn. Colonel George
H. Harlow was nominated for Secretary
of State, E. Rutze, of st. Claire, for
Treasurer, and J. X. Edsall, formerly Of
Lee, for Attorney-General.
The Committee on resolutions through
Mr.. Ram reported the following which
was adopted with immense applause.
The following is a synopsis Of the resolu-
ton:
First--Declares the past acts Of the
Republican party as a better guarantee
than any mere resolution of the party,
and recounts the achievements of the
Republican party in the destruction OF
slavery, the introduction Of the civil
Service Reform and the adoption of the
eight hour system largely in
the public service, and the policy
of protecting the naturalized citizens,
and the policy Of protecting and natu-
raliZing citizens from the claims OF for
eign allegiance, in honesty and justice
to both settlers and Indians; of its In
dian policy, in the suppression of the
rebellion, and measurable restoration OF
peace and order through the magnani-
mous( p treatment Of rebels. The second
extOls the financial policy Of the party
which has reduced both the national
debt and the national tax, placed credit
upon the best condition, and furnished
the people with a good national curren-
cy. The third declares that no other
party can be safely intrusted with the
national government. The fourth
declares as q fundamental principle
of the Republican party the right
and duty of its supporters to criticise
National, State or municipal govern
ments, and asserts that no party eyer
existed I'm the country that can boast of
so much independence of thought,
speech and action. The fifth de-
clares that all sovereignty ema-
mates from the people, a portion Of
which they have delegated to the Ma
tiOnRl Government, with larger portions
to the State governments, reservlng to
themselves the residue in the bill OF
rights aud restrictions against encroach-
ments by National, State or municipal
governments.