The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-10
Nr. Donqlass Speech,

FRrEsps ASp rrLLow-cIrrzrss have been told repeat
eddy, pending the Nebraska bill before the Senate
VOICE." Three cheers for Stephen A. Douglas" The
cheers given unanimously.
Mr.. DoudLAs-I told that when left the Capitol and
returned among the people, would hear the hundes
voices in but the thunder which then predicted
very different in its from that which we now hear
from your voices [Cheers Instead Of hearing those thun-
ders of indignation from outraged people, voices
from the democratic declaring that the support of this
principle the great which should be
[Cheers am well that this demonstration to
individually but spontaneous expression your APP
prova of that principle which have been the humble agent
in bringing forward in order that IL might become Of
the land rejoice at this demonstration your APP
prova than would IL intended personal honor
for in this country Of little consequence when scpa
from principle The great principle Of free govern
mcut such that for which contend win be eternal m
operation and there viii be bounds its influence Hong
and enthusiastic cheers Much has been said about the
Nebraska BILL much has been said in denunciaon of IL
but II happens that the denuncation generally
proceeded from those who do understand It, or who
determined not to understand IT, The simple principle
involved in that question that the people Terrific
es Of the United States shall be allowed to decide for them
selves what kind Of laws they would have that would
be allowed right which granted to all the States
In the Union. tCheers This principle in this
governments IL Is cid elgovcrnmcnt It was the vim
dcaon Of IT that caused the separation of this country from
Great Britain; Il il the great principle upon which
of the United States founded which is in
ouded the bill Of rights of every this confeeracy
Il It extraordinary that this day this
country should rise mp in denunciaton Of great
principle without which free government II
TO say that the people IL left TO themselves win
pass bad aws they do the consequences OF bad
laws fall upon their heads. You allowed to
make whatever laws in New York you please IL we
in Illinois don't like them, all we have do is TO keep
away from their jurisdiction and operation. In Illinois
establish Just such institutions suit us and IL YOU
like them and dwell with but If you disapprove
of them away The Nebraska bill proposes TO carry
this principle all the Territories Of the United States and
people Of the Territories capable Of deciding
themselves those Of other States If Won here In Now
York competent to decide the slavery question win you
competent when you have Nebraska moved
Is IL probable that emgrans from The old STATES
win lose any Of their virtue and patriotism while wandering
by the waysde9 Is II not probable that when have
lived their home, they win take much interest In
deciding this question right those who have never been
horea fCries Of Good,p Good That's IT," and Cer
ainy In the midst OF which 10 say Gan
except Grccey"1 Az before said this is the principle upon
which the Nebraska bill rests II is the great cardinal prn
ople Of tho democratic party IL the only upon which
that party stand united, and become irresistible and
the whg party wish 10 rival at ALL they adopt the
principle the basis Of their organization Ny fellow
cren u somevhst curious that the enemies Of the Ne
braka bii while resisting the principle upon which IL IL
founded, strive BY every article to conceal II from view