The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-12
From ths So Louis Rsveills.


stephen A. Do~xis-.
The State Register hosts the name OF Judge Douglas
for the next presidency subject 10 me decision Of me
democ ratio national convention. We take The following
just tribute the I" Little Giant from the Introductory
remarks OF the editors
1--WE have as our readers will perceive, placed at Inc
head OF our columns the name OF Stephen a. Dougias
candidate for the presidency In dong this we give
expression not merely TO our own constant ana long
cherished preference but as we are fully eonVhCea' o.
an overwhelming majority OF the people OF ILLINOIS, ih
the ranks OF the democracy OF the State there Is no an
versIty OF opinion the subject Mr., Douglas ls De-
yond doubt the first choice OF the entire party lie is
emphatcaly the avorte OF the West he possesses the
unlimited confidence OF the people, and has always
proved himself worthy to enloyit Endowed with ability
pure and devoted patriotism, ne has, IN comparatively
short time, acquired reputation eoextensve with the
Unon and honorable alike 10 his Stale and country
As llinosans have reason TO be proud OF him. and
cannot but rejoice that discriminating pubic sentiment
points him out worthy 10 receive Inc highest civic
honors which the constitution allows TO any cilzen
To any who NIGH be the choice OF the democfalc
party we would feel ourselves bound TO yield cordial
and sincere support; but we confess that WIN Stephen
A. Douglas as the standard bearer OF the democracy we
could 20 into the contest with enthusiasm ana energy
which would scarcely be possible Tor any other name
10 excite. The Lille Giant oil Illinois would aiold
ralying cry which man since the days OF va hick-
From the beginning we have been animated by these
feelings. We have entertained full confidence mat
Mr.. Douglass position would designate nm mol only the
most eligible and popular candidate Of the democf ac
party, but the above all others whose STANDING
and character were suited the times and egencies OF
the age whose abilities and services would commend aann
him to the firm and unyleldng democracy OF the hatoh
and whose character and past services, enIey separated
from the factions and bros OF the past would secure Inc
confidence and respect OF all true men devoted 10 The
Union, in every section OF the country But while enter
tanning these views, hestated 10 the property OF
putting forward his NAME lest il might be thought that
spirit OF seshness influenced our people IN pressing The
claims of their ayorite. We preferred that demonstra-
tons should first be made in his favor elsewhere we
had abiding confidence that has services would be ap
precated, and his eminent character and merits IN due
| time acknowledged. Nor have been disappointed
The result has verified the correctness OF our antcpa
tions and justified the course which we deemed II pu
dent pursue Everywhere there are Indications winch
cannot be mistaken, that Stephen A. Douglas IS the
choice of the people. From the North, South, East ana
West the popular voice is heard IN his laVor and ME
is heard only in accents OF praise HIS course as
public is everywhere hailed IN terms OF approval,
On all sides he is acknowledged as the friend OF Union
The efficient and determined patriot whose exeftlons
have ever been directed 10 the good OF The couhiry-a
ways stetny opposed TO the efforts which faction has
made for the subversion OF our free institutions
"Under these circumstances, we can no longer hesitate
Our preferences long entertained and well founded we
lind sustained by the earnest true, ami evecobstGht ue-
mocracy OF the country. We throw TO The breeze Inc
banner of Douglas. " in it the omens OF victory
hail il the prestige OF our hopes, our wishes, ano
our success
ITO Tue people of this State is needless 10 address any
considerations in his fag or They have him, poo
and endess without patronage or resources, struggling
against diversity, and brayey contendns against unto
ward fortune they know his uun, his onesty and his
!
acknowledge his worth and patriotism. He has been
tried in Their service, and never found wanting on
no occasion has he betrayed trust, disappointed
the confidence of those who placed their reliance in his
trustulness ana capacity In OF The eastern papers
we have him characterized as the homes Douglas
/ The eulogium was well considered and faithful bis
whole has afforded an example which may serve
as a model and be pointed out as worthy oi imitation
and praise.
Such is the man whom the illinois democracy commend
to the popular confidence We mlsrepesen no portion OF
tha democracy in taking this Their unanimous
voice is in his favor There is doubt no hesitation as
10 his qualifications or the policy OF engaging in his sup
port None will withdraw their assent OF deny That we
have expressed the popular wish. ~
"We repeat, we throw his banner to the breeze. we
call upon the friends of the Union everywhere 10 respect
his worth his ability, and his integrity. Under his com
mand the hosts of democracy have occasion to lear
defeat The presges OF victory are on his slde-ihe
omens have declared in his iavosuccess is mblazoned
on his standard-hs very a watchword oil ui.
umph. He is advocate OF dlsunon-no wretehed tool
OF faction who places his own advancement above the
integrity and prosperity OF the country All his energies
have been devoted 10 the cause OF union, peace
and harmony and if the past may be regarded as any
guarantee OF the future, he will always be found IN The
path which patriotism points outs he Will never IAN 10
be recognised the republican, the true patriot
the answering friend OF popular rights, the honest ad-
yocate Of Justice the determined foe OF every wrong.
This is our estimate OF Stephen A. Douglas II is
founded upon long observation and actual knowledge
II has the sanction OF the people OF ILLINOIS, and we
speak in all confidence when say there is none more
worthy, none available. none more competent To
fill the CHEST dignity which freedom can bestow