Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-07-18
Judge DougIaa.

OF the speech Of Judge DOUGLAS at Chicago,
teegraphic report of which appeared in columns
a few days ago the New ork Journal Of Commerce,
one Of the soundest papers Of the Northern States
speaks in the article which we cory below. We
make but one remark: that when Judge DOUGLAS
fails 10 satisfy the conservative men of the non>sI4ve
holding States be cannot expect the appreciation Of
the Southern Democracy, and the contest becomes
not one between Judge DOUGLAS and the people Of
the South, but between Judge DOUGLAS and the
National Democracy, North as well as South:
SPEECH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS AT CuICAGo-The
speech made by Senator Douglas at Chicago, on FRI
lay evening las, will be found on our hFst page
Il is an able exposition aud defence of the Democratic
doctrine of State Rights and will be read with at
tention by all persons who take interest in the
general politics Of the country There has been
much anxiety TO hear from Judge Douglas, the plat
form Of principles upon which be proposes to can
vass his State for a recollection TO the Senate, and to
have from his lips, the words of Cancellation or
Of defiance upon which his future relations TO the
National Administration and the Democracy Of the
country are TO be based.
We have been Uuwing to trust TO the telegraph
ic synopsis Of the speech, basis for whatever
comments we desired 10 make upon the opening ef.
fort OF Mr. Douglas, Of Illinois. and have waited
until peTussl of the entire speech should enable
US 10 understand his position, aud TO avoid injustice
relations In view Of the opinions we have ez
pressed in former articles, we feel bound in frauk
10 say, that the Senator has disappointed us
that his speech does not breathe that spirit OF con
ciliaGOu, and that desire for harmonious relations
with his former political associates, which we had
been led TO expect from his remarks IN the Senate
at the special session, and from his conversations
as reported on various occasions Indeed, &c tar as
this speech goes there Is nothing to indicate any
desire the part OF Judge Douglas and his friends
OH fkn -a|n NH H1su hon
and the Democratic majority 10 Congress, during
the pending Of the Kansas bill. There is no decla
ration Of acquiescence iu the huHli'y settlement
of the question, no reference 10 the future of the
Democrats party, and no expression OF a wish to
promote union in its ranks.
Il may he said hat this was not necessary; that
Mr. Douglas had already thus declared his views;
and that the country IS aware Of their Purport and
extent. We cannot, however, fail TO see he impOr
lance in a speech to which the country looking
for programme Of the contest 20 be waged In Hi
nois, of presenting The subject In a full aud com
prehensve manner, and Of removing, so far
could be consistently done all obstacles TO the per
feet and harmonious action o. jhe party throughout
the country Seeing that there are, apparently, no
serious differences OF opinion grear questions Of
principle il is difficult 10 perceive the proPrcty of
lighting a ruinOus battle points Of etiquette
aloue-of hazlrdiug the achievements OF former
effort, and the successes Of the most arduous srug>
giles rather than hold out the olive branch oi peace
Mr. Douglas may think il point Of honor to await
advances from the President and the Democratic
majority; but he will pardon US fer suggesting that
since be carried with him but very small number
of the Democratic Representatives on the question
upon which he iffered from the Administration and
since he Acknowledges that the question is settled
and rot now or hCnccforih 20 be issue before the
country, the iniiatory prefer Of peace would come
more gracefully from him. and that the country eX
pected from his Chicago speech the groundwork Of
such action as should restore harmony 10 the Dem
Ocrato party throughout the Union IT, as he Claims
land We are not prepared 90 dispute The p0silion,)
the organization with which he Is connected is the
regular Democratic organization in Illinois, the res
sons for conciliatory course ere no less imPers
tive.
Judge Douglas may regard this speech differently
from the views we have taken OF it. He may regard
81 but one Of series which he is TO make; as but
partial Development of his line Of policy, which
will be more fully Uu!o.dcd as the campaign pro
ceeds He may desire 10 have IT, taken in counec
ton with has former avoRas in the Senate and else
where, Of acoulescenee in the settlement Of the
Kansas question and q willingness 10 promote the
harmonious acron of lhe party, by policy Of mu-
tual concession aud foTbeaTaDce SUca has not been
the view taken OF il by the pub lc On the contrary,
this speech has been looked UPON as sort Of proc
lauauon or announcement u The plan which Mr
Douglas would pursue in The struggle. which must
be powerful inc on both sides for the SenatoTshi.
TO be decided 10y he next State Legislature We
trust that In the aUXIejIes aud excements of this
struggle he will moi lose sight Of the RESPONSIBILITIES
under which he rests, to the Democracy of the
country.
The issue between Senator Douglas and Mr.. Lin
coin his competitor, is distinct and VITAL and COM