New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-12-01
Nem 0rlGans laiIp Ctesttnt.
senator Douglas.

This distinguished gentleman is on his way down
the Mississippi river He spoke at Memphis on Mon
day, to one Of the largest audiences ever assembled
in that city. We have heard that he will visit Jack
SON. Mississippi and if he does, he wilt probably be
invited to address the peoplein the hall of the House
Representatives of 0fcourse the hall will be crowd
ed the OCCASION and brilliant and effective effort
may be anticipated from the eloquent and eminent
statesman. From thence, it is fair to infer, Senator
Douglas will proceed to New Orleans by way of the
railroad, and we may look for him here during the
latter portion Of the present or the early part of next
week. What his reception will be here we are unable
to say, being outsiders and having nothing to do with
any arrangements contemplated, proposed or other.
wise. But, We may safely observe that saving and
excepting the Administration Democrats, and the
Federal Office eholders, whose official heads would be
incontinenty chopped of were they to make any
demonstration in favor of the " Little Giant" our
whole people rejoice that be has triumphed over the
arch-Aboitonist Lincoln, and would, if the oppor-
tunity fully and fairly presented itself, welcome him
accordingly. Whether that opportunity will be af-
forded, the future must determine.
Speaking of Senator Douglas and his expected ar
rival, the New Orleans Courier of yesterday morn
ing said;
at Memphis yesterday, and that in the evening, he
would resume his journey southWard. Whether he
will pass through New Orleans Or not is not ascer-
taned. II be visits our city we hope that arrange.
Tnents will be made to give him good, Oldfdsh.
| oned Democratic welcome. Those who respect the
Constitution will gladly take by the hand its ahe
and persistent defender those who love Democracy
for itself will honor him who has done so much in its
behalf those who cherish and uphold the rights of
each and every State will rejoice to look upon life
| long champion Of those rights. We hope he will
come; we hope he will speak to our citizens we
hope to hear from him reiterati0n Of the sound and
| catholic Democracy for which he has lately Waged
and won terrific battle.
II Senator Douglas is to be received with strictly
Democratic welcome the affair will be a poor one
we apprehend The Administration Democrats con
troll the State, outside the city and the Administra
ton Democrats in the city, composing the effective
force Of the Democracy, would not touch him with
tenfoot pole. Hence, all other admirers being rulet
out by positive prohibition, which they cannot cross
over without infringing upon their selErespect, We
opine the reception will be rather spirtess one
the programme indicated by the Courier is to prevail
However it is none Of our business.
But, if the reception is to be one worthy the occa
sion, the man and the triumph, there should be Mt
arbitrary bars Of exclusion. The whole people, with
out regard to party distinctions if they see proper
should be allowed to participate. The Democlac,
have exclusive property in the success Of any maj
over the cohorts of Abotonism. When it comes t.
that, we are all alike equally interested. We ar
neither Democrats nor Douglas men, but we shal
always maintain this position.