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July 30, 1868
The Evening Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Report on Democratic campaign activities in Illinois, with speakers including J.R. Eden and W.W. O'Brien addressing an enthusiastic meeting in Springfield on July 28, noting gains from radical ranks. Lists upcoming speaking engagements across the state.
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The Campaign in Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, July 28. The Hons. J.
R. Eden, W.H. Van Epps, Gustavus Van
Hoorebeke, W. W. O'Brien, and J. C. Rob-
inson, were in the city today, and bring re-
ports from all parts of the state to the effect
that the democracy are actively at work in the
cause of the Union, and that they are mak-
ing converts from the radical ranks by scores
and hundreds.
The democracy here were encouraged by
the presence of their candidates, and an im-
promptu meeting was resolved upon. The
hall of representatives was obtained through
the courtesy of Gen. George W. Smith, state
treasurer, after an application made to an-
other state officer had been repulsed. A
fine band was procured, and the democratic
gun brought out; and the first thunders of
the latter had hardly ceased to reverberate,
when the hall was crowded with democrats
anxious to hear the chosen champions of
their cause. The Hon. John R. Eden ad-
dressed the meeting, in a speech of great pow-
er, and was followed by the Hon. W. W. O'-
Brien, who spoke with his characteristic elo-
quence. The meeting, which was very en-
thusiastic, continued until a late hour, and
adjourned with three cheers for the national
and state tickets.
The democratic state central committee
have made appointments for speakers during
the campaign, a full list of which will be
sent by mail. The following are the ap-
pointments falling due in the next few
days.
The Hon. W. W. O'Brien, candidate for
congress from the state at large, and the
Hon. W. H. Van Epps, will speak at Virgin-
ia, Cass county, July 31; Carlinville, Macou-
pin county, Aug. 6; Macomb, McDonough
county, Aug. 8; Prairie City, Aug. 10;
Chicago, Aug 13, at night; Pontiac, Aug.
11.
The Hon. John R. Eden will speak as fol-
lows: Carlinville, Aug. 6; Jerseyville,
Aug. 7; Carrolton, Aug. ; Jacksonville,
Aug. 10.
Gen. J. J. Phillips will speak at Carlin-
vill, Aug. 6; Springfield, Aug. 7; Cham-
paign City, Aug. 8; Paxton, Aug. 10.
The Hon. R. E. Williams will speak at
Decatur, Aug. 3, at night; Salem, Aug. 5;
Flora, Aug. 6; Lawrenceville, Aug. 7,
at night; Mt. Carmel, Aug 9; Alton, Aug.
10.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, July 28. The Hons. J.
R. Eden, W.H. Van Epps, Gustavus Van
Hoorebeke, W. W. O'Brien, and J. C. Rob-
inson, were in the city today, and bring re-
ports from all parts of the state to the effect
that the democracy are actively at work in the
cause of the Union, and that they are mak-
ing converts from the radical ranks by scores
and hundreds.
The democracy here were encouraged by
the presence of their candidates, and an im-
promptu meeting was resolved upon. The
hall of representatives was obtained through
the courtesy of Gen. George W. Smith, state
treasurer, after an application made to an-
other state officer had been repulsed. A
fine band was procured, and the democratic
gun brought out; and the first thunders of
the latter had hardly ceased to reverberate,
when the hall was crowded with democrats
anxious to hear the chosen champions of
their cause. The Hon. John R. Eden ad-
dressed the meeting, in a speech of great pow-
er, and was followed by the Hon. W. W. O'-
Brien, who spoke with his characteristic elo-
quence. The meeting, which was very en-
thusiastic, continued until a late hour, and
adjourned with three cheers for the national
and state tickets.
The democratic state central committee
have made appointments for speakers during
the campaign, a full list of which will be
sent by mail. The following are the ap-
pointments falling due in the next few
days.
The Hon. W. W. O'Brien, candidate for
congress from the state at large, and the
Hon. W. H. Van Epps, will speak at Virgin-
ia, Cass county, July 31; Carlinville, Macou-
pin county, Aug. 6; Macomb, McDonough
county, Aug. 8; Prairie City, Aug. 10;
Chicago, Aug 13, at night; Pontiac, Aug.
11.
The Hon. John R. Eden will speak as fol-
lows: Carlinville, Aug. 6; Jerseyville,
Aug. 7; Carrolton, Aug. ; Jacksonville,
Aug. 10.
Gen. J. J. Phillips will speak at Carlin-
vill, Aug. 6; Springfield, Aug. 7; Cham-
paign City, Aug. 8; Paxton, Aug. 10.
The Hon. R. E. Williams will speak at
Decatur, Aug. 3, at night; Salem, Aug. 5;
Flora, Aug. 6; Lawrenceville, Aug. 7,
at night; Mt. Carmel, Aug 9; Alton, Aug.
10.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Campaign
Union Cause
Political Speeches
Illinois Election
Radical Converts
What entities or persons were involved?
J.R. Eden
W.H. Van Epps
Gustavus Van Hoorebeke
W.W. O'brien
J.C. Robinson
George W. Smith
John R. Eden
J.J. Phillips
R.E. Williams
Where did it happen?
Springfield, Illinois
Story Details
Key Persons
J.R. Eden
W.H. Van Epps
Gustavus Van Hoorebeke
W.W. O'brien
J.C. Robinson
George W. Smith
John R. Eden
J.J. Phillips
R.E. Williams
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Event Date
July 28
Story Details
Democratic leaders report active campaigning for the Union cause, gaining converts from radicals. Impromptu meeting in Springfield with speeches by Eden and O'Brien. Upcoming speaking appointments listed for O'Brien, Van Epps, Eden, Phillips, and Williams across Illinois towns.