The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-29
"Out of their Own Mouths. f"

There is apparently little use in showing
the false character Of the cock and bull
stories about Mr.. Tilden that are the daily
leading feature in the Republican press.
As soon as one libel is shown up in its
true light another is invented and made
public We haye shown conclusively that
Mr.. Tilden was the first strong opponent
the Tweed ring had, and that while the
New York Times was dishonesty trucking
to this ring, and calling Tweed re
former" Tilden was inaugurating those
measures that caused the downfall of the
ring. The Republican paper in this city
cannot deny this fact, yet it supplements
its former assertions concerning the Dem.
ocratic nominee with others equally silly.
II is undoubtedly the design to make the
war upon MIR. Tilden simply one of mis-.
representation and SANDER This being
the settled purpose Of that party, it is use
less to attempt to stay this torrent of
abuse, except by appeals to the calm rea-
son and sober judgment of the intelligent
masses of the country.
The Republican papers hereabouts say
that Tilden IS reformer only by false
pretense, and by direct imputation they
declare that he is not honest. One sheet
goes so far as to copy the slush that that
blatant demagoge, Brick" Pomeroy. hurls
at Mr.. Tilden. These being the expressed
sentiments to-day Of the Republican press
OF this state, and Of the country, too, we
propose to show by the utterances of other
and far more eminent Republican papers,
the editors of which have known Mr..
Tilden for years, that all the imputations
upon the character of Governor Tilden are
uniustifable, false and frivolous. The
paragraphs copied below have all been
written since the nomination.
An admirable man for public ofRce-N. Y. Egea.
ing Post, (Rep)
Personally he is honest enough.-N Y Com
Dlercidl AdUertiser, Rep
Mr. Tilden has fairly earned the favor of his
party.-Syracuse Journal, T. Rep
Samuel j Tilden we believe TO be a thoroughly
honest man.N Y journal Of Commerce. Una
We have nothing to say against Tilden n man
ah exemplary citizen, and u Democrat -LOckp0rt
journal, (Rep.)
In public and private life. as a Democrat and as
acitzen, his record challenges scrutiny,-N y.
Mail. (IhdD
No one win deny lis eminent respcctability, or
venture to cast any doubts upon his integrity
Brooklyn Union, (Rep)
Mr. flden Is gentleman Of culture and refine
ment. HIS has been a busy life, useful, If hot
great Utica HeraId (Rep.)
We have respect for Mr.. Tilden. We utter moth.
Ing in disparagement OF his character or his worth
Albany journal, tReD.)
His honesty and integrity lift him above the foul
atmosphere In which they plan their nefariOus pur-
poses. Brooklyn Argus, (RepJ
Mr.. Tilicn's personal character H. so far above
rcprOaCh that 10 will reflect honor upon his as
sociates. co. Ne1e York Tribune.
We respect Mr.. Tiden personally, and are glad
TO have an honorable opponent in the coming cam.
paign.- BHtOL0 Empress, (Rsp.)
man OF unqucsliOnable integrity and great
ability. against whom nothing be said on the
score OF quaIhcation or cNpcrience.-Nep York
Mr., Tiiden is a highly respectable candidate and
no man In the state who wishes the return OF the
Democrats TO power need be ashamed to vo,t
for him.-Nt,c York Times. (Etp)
Governor lilden, when he speaks Of the cana
ne, docs not indulge In empty rhetoric. HeshOws
how II docs its business plainly that he who runs
may read Rochester LhrOHicie, (ReD)
We congratulate our Democratic friends on be-.
Ing led by so respectable a candidate ~ Samuel j
ridden. Il Il good sign OF the times when even
the Democracy can nominate such man -Tough =
kSCDsJe Eagle. REP
lie is a man OF ability aud integrity, and hi. &c
lection by the Democracy as their standard bearer
i an eyidecc that character and capacity still
thought TO be worth something as qualifications fol
Otlce.-Ne~ York Graphic (Rsp.)
He has always had the reputation Of a high per
sOnal character. and his opposition to the Tweed
gang OF thieves has even aCed him In some decree
among the political refOrmers. Tilden Is n man OF
great wealth. and is generally recognized VIC
should say, ~ thoroughly safe, conservative per
son.-TTOy WING (RepI
one Of the speakers at the democratic gathering
IN Albany on wednesday evening Is reported u
have said, in Obiecting to Governor Tden a. u
presidential candidate, that "canal reform was too
narrow platform II ought to be pretty well
understood that practical reform II any kind il q
poor thing for politicians to snccr at The rout Of
the canal ring which Gov Tildcn has effected has
been the means Of pcrfecting other reforms which,
a. the governor shows IN yesterdays veto message
have saved the state nearly IS OcOOOO this year a.
compared with 1874, and reduced the state tax one
half. Have any OF the CX-state officers who were
in Mr. Parker's patlOr last "Wednesday evening 4 nv
such results OF their administration to showy-N
!. E0eHiag Post (RepD
We could give hundreds of other high
concentrations Of our nominee from Re
publican sources, but the above are suffi
Gent to give the lie to the whole mass Of
vile SANDERS against Mr.. Tilden.
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