The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-14
Return of Senator Douglas to Chicago
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION!


friday, escorted by hundreds of the citizens of
illinois. who by a special train went to Michi-
IAN City to meet him, and heralded the return
# their Senator with the most extravagant and
heartfelt demonstrations of friendship.
Many Of this great company came from places
Instant from Chicago, some fifty. some one hun
lrcd, others one hundred and fifty or two hun
lred miles, showing their eagerness to welcome
,ome the man whom they delight to honor for
lis brave consistency and devotion to the
light.
The train was decorated with flags and the
stars and stripes waved from all conspicuous
points around the Depot and from the principal
buildings of the city. The scene is represented
as having been the most magni6 cent and i'm.
posing that was ever witnessed in the Garden
City, and only showed the estimation in which
the people of Illinois hold the man who has
earned their confidence and affection.
We will omit further remarks, as the senior
Editor of this paper witnessed the proceedings
and when he returns will give. his version of the
affair.
We obtained our information from the Chica.
cago Times and below copy from is columnsthe
proceedings of the evening. His speech 10 re-
ceived, but not in time for insertion in this issue
It's mastery production. and we shall take
pleasure in our NEXT ID giving it TO our readers
Read the following .,stsCs
THE RETURN TO THE CTR.
At few minutes after five o'clock the pro
cession was formed and proceeded to the Depot
Judge Douglas being now the guest Of the
Committee. The train soon started. and al
along the road-at every station, at almost ev.
cry farm house and laborers cahin-in every
cornfeld. and at every point where laborers
were engaged-there WAS exhibited by cheers
by waving of handke chiefs and other demon
STATIONS, that cor >lial "welcomc home to the
great representative Of POI ular rights.
At the outer depot of the illinois Contra
Railroad the National Flag had been raised b,
the operatives, and swivel belched forth it.
roaring notes of welcome. The hardy hands o
the mechanics resounded with applause, ant
cheers and huzZas continued until the train hal
passed IN to the city
As the train passed along from Twelfth stree
to the Depot, crowds Of ladies were assembled
on the doosters of the residence on Michigan
avenue, waving banners and handlSerchiets tn,
lake part was crowded by persons hastily pro
ceeding to the depot. Long bet"re the trail
could enter the station house, thousands hat
crossed over the breakwater, got upon the tract
and climbed into the cars, and when the latte
reached the depot they were literally crammet
inside and covered on top by ardent and en-
thusiasiic friends and supporters of the illustri
Gus lllinoisan.
Capt. Smith 8 artillery were, in the meantime
firing from Dearborn Park a salute of $50 guns
gums were also firing in the West and Nortl
Divisions) the booming ofthe Cannon alone ris
ing above the cheering plaudits OF the Assem-
bled multitude.
The hotels and principal buildings of the cit,
were adorned with flags, The Adams Hous
near the Central depot, was most handsomel,
decorated. The National Flag, banner bear
ing the motto, douglas, the champion of Pop
ular Sovereignty as well as numerous flag
belonging TO the vessels in the harhor were sus
pended across the street, presenting gran,
display The doors, windows, balconies, an,
roofs Of the Adams House, as we'll as the pri
vate residences in the neighborhOod, and tn
large stores and warehouses along Lake stree
were crowded with ladies and other persons
all cheering and welcoming the Senator. A
the depot procession consisting of the "Mont
gomery Guards Capt. Gleason, and the "En1
met yards" Lieut.. Stuart commanding. actin
AS a military escort, was then formed. Judg
Douglas was in an open barouche drawn by 81
horses, and was followed by the Committee Q
Arrangements in other carriages. The pro
cession proceeded up Lake to Wabash avenue
down Wabash avenue to Dearborn street. an
thence by Dearborn street y the Trepor
House. 90
Throughout the whole route Of thsproce
the Senator was greeted from, house tsp an
window, from street. from awning post an
balcony by every demonstration Of grateft
welcome.
THE SCENE AT THE FREMONT.
As early as half past six O'Clock people bega
to collect around the fremont House. Tn
omnibusses from Union Park, and from til
southern and northern limits of the city, wer
crowded with suburban residents, and peopl
came on foot f.om the remotest parts of til
city, taking up eligible standing places aroun
the hotel. At about half past seven, the boom
ing of cannon on the lake shore having annount
ed the arrival Of the train, ii was the signal fo
the assembling of thousands of others VIII
rapidly 6lled up every vacant spot in LAX
street. from State, for the distance of blocl
and half Dearborn street was also thronge
from Lake to Randolph. The area occupe
by the people, packed together in one dens
mass, was considerably over fifty thousan
square feet. In addition to this, every windov
and roof within hearing distance was occupied
large portion OF the occupaIb being ladies
The asscmblage of people who welcomed il
vociferous and prolonged shouts of JOY the re
turn of Senator Douglas, numbered at the leas
calculation thirty thousand.
Chicago has never before witnessed such
sight. A field of human forms parted with dill
ficulty as the procession passed through, ant
closed instantly behind it. with the surge an
roar of the waters Of q sea an ocean Of upturn
ed faces, extending beyond the furihest limit
to which the Senator's powerful voice conl,
reach, from which broke one spontaneous burs
of applause as he appeared upon the balloon
before them! Over all, the light of the illu
mination, and the glare and glitter of fire
works. spread an appearance which is indescih
able! ..
The building just across the street from tn
fremont, on Lake, occupied by .Ino. Parmly
hat manufacturer, and others, was finely illu
minated. and handsome transparency was dis
played, bearing the words, 'Welcome to Sta
PHES A. DoUoLAs, the Defender Of Popula
Sovereignty"
TIE SPEECHES.
Charles w lkef. Esq, then appeared on Tn
Lake street balcony. and in a very neat address
welcomed Senator Douglas to his constituents
from prolonged, but glorious struggle in " hicl
he defended and maintained the right.
Senator DOUGLAS responded in a speech o
over an hour, in which he briefly reviewed tn
history of the past and the prospect of the FL
ture. He distinctly defined his position, am
stated proudly and clearly the points of diffe,
ence between him and his opponent, Mr.. LIN
COLIN, who was present at his side. As thi
speech was reported at length by Mr.. J.
Sheridan, ct Fphifadelphia, Who came hithe
for the porrosc, and as it ill appear in full il
the next issue of this paper, we forbear max
ing even an abstract of il. We will merel,
say it was one of of his best and happiest eli
forts, in which he renewed his pledges 10 III.
Democratic party, and his determination to ad
here to them, no matter what might be the con
sequences to himself personally.
Thus we have imperfectly attempted to dcs
cr; he a scene that sl,rnassass all navvprs nf dos