The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-31
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sycamore (Dckalk Co.. M Democrat.J
OF Hon. Lewis steward, the candidate
Of the Democrats and Independents for
governor of Illinois, we have heretofore
said but little. Having been introduced
to Mr.. Steward some eight years ago by
OUR townsmap, Hon. G. w. Marsh, the
last state senator from this district, and
the remark with which Mr.. Marsh ac-
companied the introduction, that he was
one of the best and clearest. headed men
in the statd. having made lasting im-
preston upon our mind, we Interviewed
Mr.. Marsh, the other day, m reference 10
the moral character and mental capacity
Of Mr.. Stewart, aud The following is the
result: ra ity
Mr.. Marsh expressed himself frankly,
as willing to give any information de-
sired in reference to his old partner.
Although he Is well known TO be an I'M
compromising Republican, and will vote
against Mr.. Steward, yet the reputation
he enjoys tor perfect candor and, dignity
Of tone in his political 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
interview: .-
. u. Il
Marsh, the occasion when YOU first made
me acquainted with Mr.. steward
Ex-senator Mlrsh-Very well-and I
think rs much Of him us citizen now as
l did then, although did not agree with
him in politics. \ OH do not say M much
of him, as your candidate for governor.
as the facts justify you In saving.
2 Editor Demoesut--Will you give ME a
general estimate Of MIR. Steward, as
you have known him through so many
years? --
Ex-senator Marsh-Yes, willingly.
have known Steward since lS60-sincc
lSG4 intimately. For several years have
been his business partner. | can say That
Inc Is o man OF very great natural ability,
which he has improved by much study
by a thorough system OF self-educaiion.
He is extremely comprehensive, versa
tile and unusually well posted on all cur.
sent subjects. besides having given much
attention to science and philosophy. In
deed one can scarcely mention any sub.
ject which he cannot graphic with ease,
and show much well considered informa-
ton concerning it. Even in polite
Literature he is we'll posted, he
taught himself TO read French. Has
read law. and has been admitted to the
bar OF Kendall county, though he docs
not practice. In fact, instead of being an
ignorant, iiliteratc man, he Is quite the
reverse. He is slngularly concise and
perspicuous letter writer. Socially. he is
one OF the most hospitable Of men-keeps
literally AN "Opcn house, For several
years have been az intimate and free at
his house as in my own; it is, and has
been, hoa.e when at Plano. l never saw
anything improper nor ."ouirageous''--
never thought of such a thing always
considered his household well regulated.
He is very plain outspOken man I; uses
the .'king's English" bluntly. and always
without fear or favor. Is too little OF q
hypOcrite for his own good, anu by his
blunt plainness often lays himself open
10 criticism. As q citizens OF Piano, the
town owes to him more than to any one
lie is public spirited, and always conscr-
vatire Of the people interests.