The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-25
Mr.. Douglas on III. Inioo,, N. 'ecsson.


N NOT FOR Two.
Tie friends Of douglas celebrated his probable clecsas
oy procession AMI speechmaking =, Chicago on tire
hsh' q he nth The Chicago Press and Tribune pubI hes
| Af douglas remarks "a That occasion
Ny FRIENDS and Fellow Citzens-I return 4, ron m y
neatiet thanks for this magnificent demonstration, The
democracy Of Illinois have achieved noble victory S,ger
the oombmed forces Of aboinonism aud its allies frs
we ul"n't occurred and the speaker suspended his
remarks for momeniF Ton have right Ia be proud Of
ms g'orons triumph ft,s the tram III OF tue copsttu
oh over faction; IS the triumph Of the glorious prac
pies OF the Union over fanatcsm and sectonaIsm it IL
me triumph Of the prinrpe N self government over Con-
onai interference Ind executive dc,a,on (SGoot
good and cheers Four months ago OPENED thr canvass
IN speech from this balcony 70 unco,nted thonsands
now appear before you receive the congratulations
! OF as many more thousands, rejoicing in the great
Q'umpn (fcre tho tumut again. and Judge
douglas turning TO Dr. Mcvickar said "There no use
IN trying 10 speak 10 such crowd After pause he
proceeded-Whe is right and proper that we should
rejoice at the Of these prn
csp!es which viii bring peace and harmony tho re-
pnNc, let VA bear in mind that should bear vic
tory with moderation and in enjoying our triumph, re-
member justice. With the result OF this election let all
sions that bave been aroused with be buried forever
(Appiause) n n netsher just magnaLimcus re-
joiec over fallen foe Fe US teach QUE political oipo
lssnts that we have rinmphed hcrn the victory
for their good ~ well ~ ours Cheer, and cYes o.
"lfcar, hear, order, siience.'o When We put sound
just ami constitutional prnrrtes into pracEca operation
in this government the Republicans ENJOY the bless
ings which follow, well AZ democrats. Hcnce while it
is just that all should rejoice in Tins triumph sioa
those with whom we have differed in Opinion,
CGood, good" and applause) Let US bear in mind
that white We divided into political parties.
separated FROM each othrr by antagonistic princi-
Pies yet are all citizens of common rcpubiicwc
all revere the slores OF our past hstorywe all trust
That posteFty will share a common destiny Ia the
blessings Of republican government in all time to
(AppiaNse) This Union under glorious constitution,
is the greatest egacy that divine Providence has
fcrrcd upon fres people Let that constitution be adj
mniscred as our fathers made IL let that glorious boud
OF union bind these States together ofegereach state
maintaining its sovereign right to dispose Of inter
nal affairs and regulate its domestic institutions
suit itself (Appausc) Let that great principle popu
lar sovereignty which undcriies all republican nsttu
tons be carried out in good faith, in States and Terrific
rcs alike. applause Let Illinois regulate her own az
fairs suit hcrself-moald her Institutions accord
ing to her own wishes, and then mind her business
and let other State do the thing and then
will have peace and harmony among the different States
OF this Union Let discard forever fatal hercsy
which tells that this Union divided into free and slave
states fathers made IT, endure let that fatal
heresy which says that these States must al become free
the other--oc hanished forever. (Checrs) ON the
contrary, let the great principle Of popular sovc-
re'gniy--shai great principle OF State rights
right Of the people OF each state and each Territory
its own affairs in It's way, subject only to
that principle shall be recognized and obeyed by the Anne
rcan people, North and South, there viii Dc peace and
harmony and fraternity among the States Of this conee
racy bot 50 long that political heresy shall
prevail that the North must combine against the South TO
abolish slavery everywhere, and that the South
combine against the North to establish it every where
that there must be sectional strife between the South and
the North for the ascendency so long there win be dis
cord and hatred between the different sections OF the
Union. (Appause) That great question has been dis
ncty submitted 70 the people Of Illinois in the recent
election and, thank God, the principles az the consu
and the Union have trumphed Illinois stands
has stood faithful 10 the aud the
Union; Illinois stands, she ever has stood i'm.
moyaby upon democratic principles, and maintaining the
democratic Organization. (cheers.) Every other free
line except rorioas IIinois. Scheersl From The
day that Illinois entered this confederacy NJ
TO this time she has cast her vote for the
mi prsc md
Vice Presidency in every succeeding election; and
yet have been told that the only State that did
organization and vote for the democratic Presidents is
be read OF the party by those States
who have all gone abolition. (Cheers) When the dark
cloud Of anatcsm gath red in the East, rolled the
New England States. spread New York, completely
overwhelmed Pennsy lvania, swept over Ohio and India
ma reached the Wabash river the gallant united demo.
crazy OF Illinois turned back the tide and kept the flag OF
the constitution and the Union floating glorious I-
(Applause,) This IS a victory forgot
ten. for II Is the triumph u ne Union constitutional
sectional parties unite against the federal constitution aud
the Union, all national men, whether wings democrats,
or by whatever other name they may be called should
unite maintain the constitution preserve the Union
turn back the dark aud fatal cloud OF sectional strife
Illinois occupies that glorious, proud position Of
having checked the tide. Illinois is greeted all
over the Union-Norh and South, East and West
las the only State that has not been over
whclmed in the recent election. tApplause.) To
what do the democracy this triumph
l. u due to fidelity to principle. In Illinois the true
principle OF popular sovereignty has trumphed. (Ap
pIsuse.) In Illinois the Cincinnati platform has been
strictly carried out; In Illinois the democratic erganza
ton las been maintained in Illinois there have been no
new ntcrpolated into the democratic platform
Iond chcers) In Illinois democrats have never pro
scrbcd because Of differences Of opinion, provided they
remained inside Of the democratic party, and abdcd by
the ussgcs OF Ssn'zaon. In Illinois liberal, tolerant
generous and pusi l,y has prevailed; and IN Illinois
glorious triursr result OF this wise and policy
Now my ends 9e result In this State contrated With
the disasters in others furnishes lesson by which all
so6t the future let the bitterness that has
excied--let the passions that have been arouscd-be
buried with the contest out Of which they Cheers
politics the Il there bad been angry
feelings growing out u this contest Let begin 10
consolidate parybegn to combine our forces for the
victory IN order that may present bold. united and
nvincibe front to aboliticnsm and all is allied sms
(Cheers) wse and patriotic oounseIs ncw prevail, the
great battle OF popular sovereignty fought and the victory
won forever. (Cbeers) But expect maintain
liberties fathers have transmitted them 10 Ms let
be vgsnt, wachful preserving organization, and
ever ready present united Irresistible from, 10 the
enemy whenever he shall make his appearance
Here some ladies' on the balcony the speaker
sparks aud ashes the Senator The crowd shouted,
4 "fske them away" along with great many other ex
caatons perfectly undlsnguishable IN the tumn Tue
ladies'. nistakiug the noise tor applause aud Oiled either
\ with enthusiasm or mischief, III half dozen more, rahs
ing them Va triumph, and pouring down torrent ~ Gin
dcrs sparks and ashes uron the speaker officers aud
porters After immense amount of shouting and con.
siderable expense of temper. the fair understood
that their illumination no, wanted aud withdrew
Senator DorGtas procecdcd:-My friends, | wtl now
renew 70 you my a,s ana 'sana
When arrived a. home, on the 10Th cf last
July, and was welcomed BY such counties l,es,
| thousands, I expected never nHain 70 behold
another such greeting (Chccrs) Now that the battle y
and the victory won, ind another assembiagc
50 great that reach ts extremity, aud con
Tees overwhelming that never expect 70 meet such
another. (sYou shall, you shall aud cheers) l have
not The vanity TO suppose that this Is Intended per
\ soral ovation 10 myself CIt Is, ~ s.fD take some
pride aud satisfaction believing that IL your heartfelt
rug 70 those great constitutional principles with which
my re "a nseparably connected and for Il return 10
You my grateful thanks" Noud ehccrs.)
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