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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1873
Page
2
Richard J. Oglesby of Magon County is proposed for governor with John L. Beveridge of Coolx County as lieutenant governor on the ticket.
A strong Illinois ticket is urged with Gen Oglesby nominated by acclamation and Gen Beveridge, George H Harlow, Edward Rutz, Gen Lippincott, James K Edsall and others on the slate. Presidential Electors and clerks are named. Republicans rally behind a unified, confident prospect for November victory.
An immense Illinois GOP gathering at Springfield on May 22 1872 unites all counties with 636 delegates. Key speeches praise Grant renominat ion, Beveridge wins Lieut Governor nomination, Stephen Logan named permanent president, and a robust platform endorses unity after the Civil War and strong national tariffs.
Governor Richy Oglesby delivers acceptance remarks at the state convention. He recalls Union victory, wartime sacrifices, and the 8 year rally to rebuild the nation, praising Republicans and pledging to bear the party flag anew. The address emphasizes unity, liberty, and restoration of the Republic.
The Springfield platform, published elsewhere, is described as eminently wise and sound. Readers are urged not to miss reading it.
The Republican National Convention will convene in Philadelphia next Wednesday. Officials announced the gathering, outlining schedule and key speakers for the event.
At the National Convention of Workingmen in New York last week, thirty states were represented and Ulysses S. Grant was nominated for President by a vote of 204 to 6 for Horace Greeley.
The Chicago Times urges Horace Crreeley aside from a regular Democratic nomination while the Chicago Tribune opposes the Springfield Republican platform. Liberals and Democrats claim civil service reform hides a chance for Democratic Tammany blunder on the treasury, but the people know them.
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