The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-27
From the DsKaI6 County Democrat
OUR CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
Ties rIMoNY OF AN OLD
PARTNER.
Interview With Hon. C. W. Marsh.

Of Hon. Lewis Steward, the candidate
of the Democrats and Independents for
governor of Illinois, we have heretofore
said but little, for the reason that we
know but little. Having been introduced
to Mr.. Steward some eight years ago, by
our townsnan, Hon. G, w. Marsh, the
last state senator from this district, aud
the remark with which Mr.. Marsh accom-
panied the introduction. thst he was one OF
the best and most clear-headed men 10 the
state, having made lasting impression
upon our mind, we interviewed DIR. Marsh
the other day, in reference to the mora
char acter and mental capacity of Mr..
Steward, aud the following is the result.
iDg 10 give any information desired in ref.
erence TO his partner. Although he is well
known to be an uncompromisiug Republi-
can, and will vote against MIR. Steward,
yet the reputation he enjoys for perfect
candor and dignity Of tone in his politica
career as well as in his social life, will not
permit him to remain silent when the ends
OF justice demand an utterance from him.
The following is the substance Of the in'
terview
Editor Democrat-You remember, Mr.
Marsh, the occasion when you first made
me acquainted with Mr.. Steward?
Fix. Senator Marsh-Very well--and
think as much of him Gs a citizen now as
did then, although i do not agree with hin
in politics. You do not say as much o.
him, as your candidate for governor, al
the facts justify you in saying
Editor Democrdt-Wil you give me
general estimate of Mr.. Steward, as yoU
have known him through so many years
Ex-senator Marsh-Yes, willingly.
i have known Steward since lS6O-sinc,
"a intimately. For several years hav,
been his business partner. | can say tina
he is man Of very great natural ability
which he has improved by much study
BY thorough system of self education
lie is extremely comprehensive, versatile
aud unusually we'll posted on all curren
subj cts, besides having given much atteD
tion.to science and philosophy. Indeed
one can scarcely mention any subject whic
he cannot grapple with ease, and shoV
much well-considered information concern
ing it. Even III polite literature he is we
posted: he taught himself to read French
Has read law, and has been admitted t
the bar of Kendall county, though b
does not practice. In fact, instead of be
ing an ignorant. iliterate man, he is quit
the reverse. He is a singularly coDcis
and perspicuous letter writer. Socially
he is one of the most hospitsble of men
keeps literally an open house." For sex
eral years have been as intimate and FIRE
at his house as in my own; il is, and ha
been home when at Plano. never saw any
thing impr lper nor outrageous -neve
thought of such thing; always considere
his household well regulated. He is yer
plain, outspoken man: uses the king
English" bluntly, and always without fea
or favor Is too little of a hypocrite fo
his own good, and by his blunt plainnes
often lays himself open to criticism. AS
citizen Of Plano. the town owes to hiy
more than to any one. He is public
spirited, and always conservative of tn
peoples interests.