The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04

interest Of the North West, and as express
ing the feeling Of the Wooden manufacture
ers on that subject, they elected him in
1867 President of the Wooden Manufactur-
ers' Association. Many Of the citizens Of
Chicago will remember the first Exposition
of Woolen goods held in Chicago, August
1868, which was largely attended by man
ufacturers, and citizens of the various
North Western States tributary to Chicago;
and the interest excited i'll manufactures
by that exposition has con tinued, and has
finally resulted in the organization of the
present Chicago Interstate exposition, Of
which he was an early and expert worker;
having labored earnestly for its location
and development in our midst. AS a mer-
chant Mr. Bowen has always been success
full, and retired from active business after
the fire on account Of the fact that his
health was SO impaired BY application to
business that he was compelled to do so.
Having met with very severe losses at the
time OF the fire by way of destruction of
property, &c, including his residence he
moved to Elgin, Illinois, where he was
honored by being twice made Mayor of
that city. On his first election to the office
there he received every vote cast for
Mayor.
In the latter part Of 1871 he became con-
nected with the Chicago & Pacific Railroad
Company, and has since that time been
actively engaged with the road in its con-
struction and management, occupying the
position of Vice President and Treasurer
In regard to his financial views, he is in
favor Of the Government issuing the cur
rency in circulation whether it be gold,
silver or treasury notes, and in favor Of the
treasury note being made legal tender for
the payment Of all debts public and private
Also its being received in payment for du-
ties on imports, and in favor of a sufficient
amount Of circulation to transact the bust
ness Of the country. He is an advocate of
the interconvertable bond, into which
treasury notes may be at any time con
verted by the holders, which system If
adopted would prevent an excess of circu-
lation, and give us at all times a sound and
reliable currency supported and endorsed
by the wealth and labor Of the entire pep
ulation Of this nation.
He is thoroughly opposed to the present
National Bank system; in favor of so ad-
justing the tariff that our native industries
shall be fostered and encouraged, with q
view to the development Of the resources Of
our country; and considers that our present
tariff needs careful revision. He is in
favor of a lower rate Of interest; being
thoroughly Of the opinion that honest
money at a low rate of interest is
the best protection to labor that we can
have; and that the prosperity Of our
country depends largely upon the industry
Of its inhabitants"
H favors a more thorough economy in
the administration Of our National affairs,
He is is favor Of our common schools
being thoroughly educational, and opposed
to any sectarlan influences being made use
Of in that direction and is consequently
opposed to the use Of the Bible in them, as
they are supported by public tax. and are
the common heritage of people among
whom Exists great diversity of opinion
on religious matters, all Of whom have
equal rights before the law.
The voters Of this district have known
him too long to question for one moment
the position he would take on the payment
OF any uni ust or rebel claims, having sus-
tanned at all times and under all circum-
stances the prosecution Of the war for the
preservation of our common country, and
flat in the present conflict now going on
he is in hearty sympathy with the people,
who by their labor and toll have produced
the wealth and stability Of this great ms
ton, az against the money power Of Eu-
rope, by whose dictation our country il
now suffering, our industries paralyzed,
labor unemployed, and general bankruptcy
staring us in the face.
THE following extracts explain them
selves
Saturday last we had the honor Of cali
from the Hon. George S. Bowen, of Chicago,
Independent candidate for Congress in the
First District. He wears the face Of q tenn
perate man, IS seemingly coDgenial gentle
man, and made many good impressions among
our people during his brief stay in our vii
lage.-NapeirriLte Clarion.
DUPAGE COUNTY POLITICS.
DuPage county is situated In the First
Congressional District, which is in quits a.
much of muddle is the Fourth District
A Mr. Hoxie, of Chicago, secured the Demo
cratic nomination through fraudulent means,
and large portion of the Democratic party
refuse to support him. He is said to be
very wealthy man, of a very disreputable
character. The Republicans have nominated
Mr.. William Aldrich, q Chicago merchant,
who is reported IL be entirely without the
qualifications desirable for the position, and
is unknown outside Of Chicago. The Inde-
pendents have nominated the Hon. George s.
Bowen, of Chicago. Mr.. Bowen has been .
Republican ever since the organization Of
that party, and is without doubt better qua
lifted for the place than either Of the other
candidates. All the respectable Democrats
Of the district will give him their support,
and there is no good reason why the Repub-
Icans should not turn in aud help elect him,
and secure an able Representatives. who
will do credit to the district II ~ certainly
to the interest Of the people Of DuPAgs %
L ii bw aunh a than mikhaR ~