, 1872-10-14

determined work in Illinois, where the Liberal
Republicans are far more numerous, will result
in succosB. And let us recall to the Democrats
Of Illinois that Gustavus Koerner was their first
choica for Governor ut the Springfield
Convention Of the 21st Of June. He has done
nothing to forfeit their confidence. II they
vote for him with eny degree Of unani1nity, he
will assurelly bs elected.
There is eyory reason why the Liberals Of
Illinois should fight out tho battle Just as per-
sistently and as courageouEly az if there had
been no election III October. The ticket is an
unexceptionable one. It's bitterest opponents
have failed to weaken it Or discover any weak
places in the character of the candidatea. No
question has been made Of the ability, the hon
esty Of purpose, OF the irreproacheble character
Of Governor Koorner or any of his associates.
Having this in their favor, and representing
principles OF Reform which must, sooner or
later, be incorporated into our system Of Soy-
erument to save it from something worse than
reproach, there is no reason why the
Liberals should halt in their OIL
ward march, which has thus far
been made SO successfully. IT
every other Stato in the Union should
vote to continue for another four yeare tile
Grant Administration, with its abuses Of power,
let Illinois fulfil her whole duty, end emphasize
her demand for Reform in all unmistakable man
ner. Governor Koerner is making IN honest
canYass If be should be elected, Re will be the
Governor Of Illinois, and he will administer the
affairs Of State in u manner which will do credit
to those who hare voted for him, and rebound
to the Advancement and general prosperity of
the State. Governor oglesbey is making differ
ent sort Of canvass. His effort to be elected
Governor is q piece of political chicanery, which
he has not yet had the audacity to deny. He is
asking TO. the votes Of the people Of Illinois
under false pretences, and is running for Gov
ernor with no Intention Of occupying the posi-
ton. General Beveridge is tas real candidate
for Governor, and Governor oglesby'a course
toward the people is neither straightforward
nor dignihed. II Governor Koernar is elected,
he will take the Office, and will give to it during
his term the best OF hiB abilities. II Governor
Oslesby is elected, General Beveridge will tako
the ofiice. His ability to fill it has never been
canrassed, and the fact that he too, knowing tho
circumstances, deliberately ,uns for an Office
which wi1l not be filled by him, is IN emphatic
proof Of his want of candor. The
people Of this State have to choose,
therefore, between candidates who
do not intend to OCCUPY the Offices for which they
are running, and men who not only intend to
occupy them, but to administer them in conso~
nance with the principles Of Reform which they
represent. If the people OF Illinois have e just
regard for honesty in politics, they will not hes
itate to pronounce against such trickery. The
Liberal ticket in this State epeaks for itself, and
thus far it has steadily gained in popularity. It's
friends have made g gallant fight, and to aban~
don it nov would be political cowardieo. Let
the work go On boldly, steadily, and with tho
same energy which has characterized the cam
paign thus far, and victory will becertain in No.
yember. Hesitate now, and defeat is equally
certain.