The true northerner., 1884-04-24
THE REALM OF POLITICS.
Preparations for the Great Presi.
Dental Contest.
Conventions i'm Illinois, Pennsylya-
mia, and Other States.
Letter from Gov. Tilden- Miscellaneous
Political Notes.
STATE CONVENTIONS.
Illinois Republican.


James A. Connolly, OF Coles County presided
over the Illinois Republican Convention, which
met at Peoria, Daniel Shepard, of Chicago, dis
charging the functions Of Secretary. The business
an hand was disI osed OF smoothly and rapidly,
and, notwithstanding several long speeches
were sandwiched among the proccedings, within
less than eight tours after the convention had
been called Co order, the larger portion OF the
delegates We're EN- route Tor homo.
THE STATE TICKET.
Gen. Richard j. Oglesby. of Logan County,
who has already served one term as Governor
and n six years term in the Senate OF the United
States, was nominated by acclamation as
Ghiet Magistrate = OF the state. t Gen: n - ., .,
tnation for Lieutenant Governor, receiy-
Inc oil votes, against 236 for John
kinaker, and l3 for John Q. Fairbanks;
For Secretary OF State Henry c. Dement, and
Louis p Wolf were named, the first named re-
ceiviug the nomination by large majority
Charles L. Swigert was nominated by acclama-
tion for Auditor. For State Treasurer, Jacob
Gross, OF Cook County, was made the nominee
on the first ballot, Charles Becker. David L.
Littler and Frederick Reaman being his COM
petitors. For Attorney Cen raj George Hunt
received 493 votes Bnd James Mccartney $50, and
Hunt WAS declared the nominee
THE PLATFORM.
The following resolutions were reported and
.adop ed without dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, The Republican party has for quar-
ter Of century had the political thought OF this
nation; and,
WHEREAS This great party has succeeded by
being aggressive and fearless In support OF right,
assembled, mindful OF glories which cluster
around its past history, II new our pledges of
fidelity TO the doctrines which have repeatedly
received the Endorsement OF the people, and the
carrying out OF which by long line of Govern
ors, from Bissell to Hamilton, has shed such
renown upon the commonwealth. make this
declaration OF principles upon vital questions OF
the hour, and with these principles we march to
victory
Resolued That this convention is justly
proud of the reaord made by the Republican
party of Illinois in the administration of the
State affairs during the twenty-seven years that
the executive department OF the State Govern
ment has been intrusted TO il. The State debt
with it's heavy burden upon the tax payers, has
been wiped ont, and all details of administra-
tive duty discharged with faithful, intelligent
regard TO public interest
ReSolped. That the debt OF this State having
been paid OF, il is tic sense OF this convention
that the present revenue law OF Illinois can be
and should be so readjuste as TO be adapted TO
the present financial condition of the State and
the several counties and other municipalities
within its borders.
Resolced, That the criminal laws of this State
should be so revis ID and simplified az to render
punishment OF crime more certain and speedy, to
the end that life and property be more enectual-
ly protected
tutes tine foundation OF the wealth of the coun-
try and only when labor receives such remun-
Grafton as will give TO the industrious and
economical n surplus beyond the necesSar1es OF
life, can prosl Gritty and happiness prevail ltis,
therefore, the duty OF the legislators, both State
and national. TO enact laws in the interest and
for the protection of labor. and Co that end we
demand that in levying taxes and duties such
discrimination shall be made will encourage
the development of the resources OF our own
country, and secure our own people just and
reasonable compensation for their toll, and in
this system OF legislation all interests arc con-
cerned.
Resolued, That all citizens Of this nation are
entitled 20 the full, unrestricted exercise or their
civil and political rights as guaranteed by the
Constitution and laws, and that 1t IL the duty OF
the General Government, which IL cannot yacate,
fail f.o mr. md 10 afa N Gaa ra
these rights by the enforcement OF laws now eX-
listing; and IL such laws be found insufficient TO
secure TO every citizen every political and civil
right, that 1t Is the solemn duty OF Congress TO
speedily enact such laws as will protect every
citizen in such rights.
ReSoired. That under the Constitution and
laws every eector in the nation has the right TO
the free, untrammeled exercise of the franchise,
and we denOunce with unmeasured condemna-
tion, as one OF the mos heinous and un- Ameri-
OF crimes, the pol tical, terrorzing, bull-doz-
ing murder and frauds resorted 10 as means OF
controlling elections.
ResOlred, That the Republicans OF Illinois
approve all legislation which tends To promote
fidelity and efficiency in the civil service of the
country, and they recognize the fact that great
safeguard against tunfaithfulness and inefhciency
is the perpetuation In power OF the party which
has shown itself through long term Of years
worthy of the confidence of the American
people.
Kesolped That we indorse the administration
of Gov. John NJ Hamilton as able and pure and
which has placed the party in this State in
splendid array for the great battle OF 1884.
ResOiued That the wise and statesmanfike
course pursued by the Hon. Shelby NJ. Cullom In
the United States Senate meets our most cordial
approval and gives him new claims upon our
gratitude and respect, which he long since
earned by distinguished services in behalf OF
the people of Illinois.
ResOlCed, That this convention cordially in
dorses the sdminist alton Of President Arthur,
!. whose broad statesmanship and good judgment
p in the details OF administrative duty have won
for him the approval of the entire country
ReSOiped, That, "a in times past the Repub-
lican party has been largely composed OF work.
ingmen, it should be continued as the guardian
of their interests; we do, therefore, earnestly re-
quest the Republican members of our State Leg
islature TO protect hair interests by wise legis-
lation, and our Republican members in Congress
to put forth all honorable efforts to secure the
passage o. laws conducive to their best interests
and such as are best calculated to dignity Amer
lean labor and elevate the condition OF the work
ingman.
Resoiued, That, taking Just pride in the in
tegrity and patriotism, purity OF character and
political sagacty of the esodier-statesman of Ill
inois Gen. John A. Logan, whose record, both
in peace and IN war, has reflected honor and
dignity upon the State, promoted the welfare
and prosperity OF the nation, and illuminated
our history, whose glorious services in crushing
armed treason and rebellion gains added luster
from his recent ringing denunciation of most
cowardy and skulkin1 treason in the army Of
the Union, We present his name to the Nation.
al Convention OF the Republican party, to as
semble at Chicago on the sd dav OF June next
"a that of person TO receive the nom
ination of the Republican party for Pres
of the United States in November next, and thai
we instruct the delegates appointed by this con
vention from the state at large, and request
those from thessveral districts TO give him theil
individual and earnest support Relying upor
the consistency, fidelity, and patriotism of tn,
Republican party of Illinois, and while desiring
the Advancement of its chosen leader to the po
sition rendered illustrious by Lincoln and
Grant, we pledge to the Republicans of the ma
tion hearty earnest, and triumphant support
TO the nominee at Chicago, whoever he may be
DELEGATES AND ELECTORS AT LARGE.
The following delegates ut large TO the Ma
tional Convention at Chicago were elected
Senator Shelby NJ Cullom, of Sangamon County
Gov John NJ. Hamilton, Of Mclean County
Burton @. Cook, of Cook County: Clark X. Carr
of Knox County.
Andrew Shuman and Isaac Lesson were choser
as Presidential Electors for the State at large.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
A. NJ. Jones' of Chicago, was reelected Chair
man OF the State Central Committee, which Il
composed as follows:
At Large-John w. Bum, of Sangamon; J. r
Tanner. OF Clay: N. a. Parker, of Cook; Georg
II. White, of Cook; f. A. Wilcox, OF Woodford
P 8, Post, of Knox; Il. B. Fletcher, of Grundy.
First District, Jesse Spalding, Chicago; SEQ
ond. Philip Mas, Chicago; Third, bartholomew
Qulrk Chicago; Fourth, John J. Healy, Chicago
Fifth, G. A. Partridge, Lake: Sixth, A. M. Jones
Chicago; Seventh, j. w. Templeton, Bureau
Eighth, j. Q. Corbus, Mendoza; Ninth. Roger ID
sherman, Kankakoe; Tenth, Frank Hitchcock
Peoria; Eleventh. Payton Roberts, Monmouth
Twelfth. -Ornan pcrson, Carroilton; Thirteenth
N. w. Branson. Petersburg; Fourteenth. @. p