Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-11

The speech Of Senator Douglas, on Wednes-
day, is described by the Washington letter
writers as most powerful and convincing
onslaught on the administration, and necessa-
rily leading to an entire separation, in the fu.
tuFe, between the Giant of the Northern De-
anocracy, and the administration, on the poll
cy the latter has pursued in Kanaas. That
this breach, if perfected, win result in great
good TO the cause of freedom, no one can
doubt. That Mr.. Douglas will carry with
him, in his opposition to Mr.. Buchanan, the
great body Of the Democracy Of the North
and West, is plain, from the indications man
ifested ~ the press in various sections.
The correspondent of the New York Tri-
buwe, writing under date Of Washington, Dec.
9, says
The speech of Senator Douglas today is un.
iversally admitted TO be a great speech, per-
heps the greatest he has ever made Il is
admired by all sides for its compact force and
plain, solid strength. He dissectcd and ex-
posed with mastery skill the manifold absurd
titles of the Lecompton plants inconsistency
with reason and right-with Justice, honor or
tairness-with the professions Of the demo-
cratic party, and with the principles of popu-
lar sovereignty, ali OF which demanded une-
quivocally that the whole constitution should
be submitted in good faith to the people Of
kanzss Though his language was court
eous, the manner of Senator Douglas was
bold, naughty and dehant-ths manner of
man who had deliberately assumed perilous
position aud had made up his mind to brave
the consequence. His closing declaration,
given with great energy, that If the admins
tration and the Democratic party persisted in
the course they were now pursuing upon the
kanzas question, he should be compelled by
every consideration of faith, honor, and consist
ency TO separate himself from them, was
greeted with round of applause BY the
crowed galleries.
Senator Mason Of Virginia, moved that
the galleries be cleared. Senator Puph Of
Ohio said he should call for the yeas and
nays il the motion was persisted in. After
much persuation Mr.. Mason Withdrew his
motion. s1 Sea N
The debate on the Kanzas portion Of the
message will be resumed on Monday. The
Little Giant. standing at bay, will be more
than match for all his antagonists. In los
ing him, the democratic party loses tho only
man that could have put the Lecompton con-
stitution through Congress. they have no
other man who combines intellectual re-
sources with the requisite energy and force Of
will. he is naturally qualified to shine in
opposition, aBd the South will find him even
more formidable as an antagonist. than he has
been useful as q friend
The struggle Of Stephen A. Douglas with
the slave power, will be magnificent specta-
Gle 70 witness. He ID equal 20 the FIGHT ana
with the North to back him, will come out Of
L victorious, il his courage does not fail him.
DE has begun the battle spleBdidly, and
think will not back OUT.
A remarkable contrast was presented be-
tween the effect Of the speech today, and that
OF those By tho same speaker last session
Then crowds congratulated Douglas; today
none, though the galleries spontaneously re-
sponded.
A breach in the democratic ranks 4 now
inevitable. There 10 no possibility OF recon
eiiiaticn. The President makes 6is position
strict test, and the other side feel ready for
war on his nominations, by retaliation. some
OF the Northern Democracy hesitate 10 ale
ground; they are looking after patronage.
Thus far, Senator Bigler Of Pennsvivania
Thompson and Wright Of New Jersey. Brirh,
and Fitch Of Indiana, and Jones OF Iowa
sustain the administration. Douglas. Stuart
OF Michigan, and Brodefick OF California ara
in opposition. Allen Of Rhode Island. and
0winn Of California, are doubtful"