The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-05
ALEDo CORRESPONDENCE.
The County Election--A Forgery Case
Other News Items.

Other News Items,
We have met the enemy and the result
is somewhat mixed. Inasmuch as New
Boston begged so piteously for an Office, it
was thought best for all interests that
Hindman should be made county treaus-
urer We throwed this tub to the Boston
whale from purely local considerations, and
resolved to make desperate contest oyer
the surveyorship. Here was chance for
fair and square stand up, old fashioned
political fight. Mclaughlin was simon
pure Democrat, and his opponent, Frew, a
double distilled DYED in-the-woo radical,
Party lines were drawn closely, and after
one of the bitterest and liveliest campaigns
ever in this county. l am delighted to re-
port that the Democracy gained victory,
over which they may well feel proud. l
hope the Radicals feel equally Respondent.
Mclaughlin was elected by majority that
will not vary much from three hundred.
The Radicals Of this place try to let them
selves down easy by claiming victory for
Hindman, notwithstanding there was no
contest made over that part of the ticket.
Ever since Hindman received the nom
ination of the Republican party for treas
urerj New Boston has been exceedingly
troubled. On the strength Of this nomin-
alton. bank was projected, two new
churches erected, and scarcely an individ-
ual in the township that has not been
building castles in the air with Hindman
and his treasury funds for the foundation.
visited there one day last week for the
purpose of electioneering little for Ora
ham. 1t was only my strategic knowl-
edge, acquired in the army, that enabled
me to escape without having suffered per-
sonal violence. On the morning of the
election, by early light, the entire consan-
guinity of Hindman congregated at the
polls and formed gauntlet, 1t was alb
solutely impossible for any Graham men
to vote. When the Hindman crowd went
to dinner, several votes we're quietly slipped
in for Graham, but that was all he receiv-
ed, and everybody feels sorry that those
few votes should have been put in to mar
the happy effect of an unanimous vote.
Most of my readers have heard the story
about Governor Ritner of Pennsylvania
At the dinner table, at his home, when it
was first made known that he was elected,
and the family were talking about it, one
of the children said: Pa! are we all
governors?" The old woman, the COVER
nor wife, here put in, with, hold your
tongue brat there is nobody governor but
me and the old man. This morning
when the victory was announced, almost
every one in New Boston felt like Gov Rit-
ner' $ wife on the occasion referred to-they
acted as if they all had been elected treas
urer. It's expected when Hindman comes
to make his residence in Aledo that the
greater portion of the inhabitants of New
Boston will follow, and, although it may
have tendency to deplete the county
treasury, it will add much to the popula
ton of the town.
Seriously: Mr.. Hindman was elected By
over three hundred majority. The PEG
pies ,or Independent party had no organiza
ton, while the Republicans wer,
thoroughly organized, ald used the part!
lash with desperation. The personal pop
ularity of Graham could not overcom
both the overwhelming Republican ma
jority and the local prejudice, and an ex
celent officer was sacrificed on mer
partisan grounds. He had the support o
the leading and influential men of al
parties, but the whippers-in of the Radi
party WcIC 10 MAKE u lear
full example for all who in the future ma
have the termerity to transgress part
lines. 1t was seriously urged, with du
gravity, that the result of this election i
Mercer county would haye d great Unfit
ence on the presidential issue next yea
and this party of great ideas, composed {
the combined wisdom Of the county, vote
accordingly. The country is safe. Pa.
the word on to Washington.
Mr. Hindman, | am pleased to say, h;
the endorsement of those who know hi
best as being an exceedingly good felloy
and thoroughly qualified to discharge IL
duties of the office. He has frequent
received smaller honors by the voice of h
fellow townsmen, and invariably dschar
ed his obligations in a satisfactory name
He is courteous and obligiDg, of unexce
tionable character in private life, and W
enter upon his new duties-now that Gle
ton is over-with the best wishes of al
not excepting those who voted against hil
One day last evening a young m;
FAMED Melville Webster, who has f
some time been residing with his uncl
near Millersburg, forged note on his r
lation, NJ. +. Startling, for $3.50. and so
the same at Byers 4 Co.'S bank. NJ
Startling happened into town during Il
day, when il ascertained that the note W
a forgery, The. fOrger was traced to Keith
burg, and there it was learned that he h;
taken a livery to catch the train at Sag
town. The telegraph was brought in
requisition and the young man was apr
hended. He is now languishing 10 Il
Jail at this place,
The horse disease prevails pretty ge
orally throughout this county, but ha
not yet learned Of any serious results,
seems to be mild type of the epizoot
prevailing several years ago.
The corn crop of this county is bett
than an average Some farmers repc
as high as seventy five bushels to the acI
and the yield will no doubt exceed fifty.
Our town is billed for theatrical Dc
Torrance the last three nights of this wet
The large new elevator will soon be col
pleted and in running order.
The court house has been undergoi
some repairs, but it is still unfit for u,
and would scarcely make a respectful
livery stable. ALEDo.