The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-07-15

IL war INV " CiOths uc Train was lD
start at that hour, and all things being rea-
dy, the cars moved off amid shouts from the
outside, and answering shouts and music
from within. In all, the company number
ed four hundred. A splendid banner, that
Of the Young Mems Democratic Club was
carried upon the locomotive.
Was there ever, in this country, whose
people are proverbially parsimonious ofpub.
lie attentions grander tribute given to any
man? Three hundred strong leading citi-
zens Of the State, going sixty miles 10
melting day 10 meet felow-citizen And
i. should he observed that many Of this
great company came from places distant,
some fifty Others one hundred, and still 9th.
ers one hundred and fifty, and even two hun.
dred miles They came TO meet Senator
Douglas, 10 take his true hand in theirs, and
TO tell him that they and the mass Of the
people in Illinois coniide in bis great ability,
admire the brave consistency OF his course,
and will sustain him at the ballot box
The train proceeded TO Michigan city,
where it was met by host Of gallant Inian-
who accompanied the Judge from Iaport,
to Michigan city.
The delegation from Chicago,-including
Democrats from Logan, Peoria, Tazewell,
La Sale, Marshall, McHenry Knox, viii,
Boone kankakee, Champaign, Stephenson,
Kane, DE kalb, Du Page, and other coun.
ties Of the State, formed into line, and pre-
ceded by band of music, marched TO the
fremont House, where they met Senator
Douglas. After exchanging personal salu-
tations with his friends, Judge Douglas re-
turned, in few happy remarks, his thanks
for this marked expression Of their continued
friendship.
RETURN TO THE cry.
At few minutes after 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 all along the road-at every station, at
almost every farmhouse and laborers cabin
in every corniield, and at every point
where labOrers were engaged-there was
exhibited by cheers, by waving Of handker.
chiefs and other demonstrations, that cordial
welcome home" to the great representative
OF popular rights.
AT the outer depot of the Illinois Central
Railroad, the national flag had been raised
by the operatives, and q swiye! 5e!ched
forth its roaring notes Of welcome The
hardy hands Of the mechanics resounded
with applause, and cheers and huzzas con
tinued until the train had passed on to the
city.
As the train passed along from Twelfth
street to the depot, crowds Of ladies were
assembled on the doorsteps Of the residence
on Michigan avenue, waving banners and
handkerchief the lake part was crowded
to excess by persons hastily proceeding to
the depot. Long before the train could en-
ter the station house, thousands had crossed
over the breakwater, got upon the track,
and climbed into the cars, and when the
latter reached the depot they were literally
crammcd inside and covered on top by ar.
dent and enthusiastic friends and supporters
of the illustrious lllinoisan
Capt. Smiths artillery werc, in the mean.
time, firing from Dcarborn's Yark salute
of 80 guns, (guns were also firing in the
West and North Divisions) the booming Of
the cannon alone rising above the cheering
plaudits OF the assembled multitude.
The hotels and principal buildings Of the
city were adorned with flags. The Adams
House, near the Central depot, was most
handsomely decorated. The National Flag,
u banner bearing the motto, Douglas, the
champion of Popular Sovereignty as well
as numerous flags belonging to vessels in the
harbor were suspended across the street,
presenting grand display. The doors, win.
dows. balconies, and roofs Of the Adams
House, as well rs the private residences in
he neighborhood, and the large stores and
warehouses along Lake street, were crowded
with ladies and other persons, all cheering
and welcoming the Senator. AT the depot. u
procession consisting OF the Montgomery
Guards Capt. Gleson, and the "Emmct
Guards Lieut.. Stuart commanding, acting
as military escort. was then formed
Judge Doug las was in an open barouchc
drawn by six horses. and was followed by
the COMMITTEE OF Arrangements in other
carriages. The procession Proceeded up
Lake to Wabash street. and down Wabash
avenue to Dearborn street, and thence by
Dearborn street To the fremont House.
Throughout the whole route of the pro-
csslon, the Senator was greeted from house
top and window from street, from awning
post and balcony by every demonstration OF
grateful welcome.
THE SPEECHES.
Senator Douglas responded in a speech OF
over an hour. in which he briefly reviewed
the history Of the past, and the prospect Of
the future lie distinctly defined his posi-.
ton, and stated broadly and clearly the DIFF
ference between him and his opponent. Mr..
Lincoln, who was present at his side. As
this speech was reported at length by Mr..
J. h. Sheridan, Of Philadelphia, who came
hi,ner for the purpose, and as il will appear
in full in the next issue Of this paper, We
forbear making even an abstract, OF it. We
will merely say ii was one of his best and
happies, efforts, in which he renewed his
pledges TO the Democratic party. and his
determination TO adhere to them, no matter
what nigh, be the consequences 10 himself
personally.