Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-09-03
THE CONTEST IN ILLINOIS.
OTTAWA, Ill. Aug. 2lst. 1shl

.r OTTAWA, Ill, Aug. 2lst, 1853.
Ed. JoURSAL-DEAR S1R:-There is
now a great contest going on between the
Douglas and Republican parties of this
State, in which there is as much interest
taken aS five were preparing for Presi-
dental election. Tho Hon. A. Lincoln rep
resents the Republican party as United
States Senator, and the Hon. Judge Doug
las ms Senator Of the Douglas Democracy.
Tho first discussion between these two
great political Champions came off to-day,
at this place, and will bo continued through
out the State at different points, during tho
campaign. Judge Douglas led off, in a
speech Of one hour, followed by Mr.. Lincoln
for one hour and a half, and then replied
to by the Judge in half an hour.
There was largo gathering of people
from all parties, in this section of the State
and all went away disappointed, somo hap
PLY, some desponding. Judge Douglas did
not meet tho expectations of the mass
Hon. Lincoln far exceeded those of the
most sanguine. Douglas led off on person
alitios, touching lightly on the great princi-
pies pending, and dodging party questions,
like whipped dog afraid of his own shad-
ow. Lincoln replied with suavity Of man.
ner and smile on his countance, that show
ed dignity and moral worth; and with n
cutting eloquenco that surprised the multi
tude, and made the little giant tremblo like
Belshazzar at the feast with tho words
-"1hene zskel Uoharsin-Thou art weighed
in the balance and found wanting.p 1
think the appellation Of little bull dog would
be as appropriate for Douglas, ms little
giant; for at the close of Lincoln's address,
he arose with eyes flashing, and commenced
series of abuse; unbecoming the dignity Of
great man; and when he shook his head
to give force to sentence, reminded one of
bull dog moro than anything elsc. At
the close, his friends tried to get up shout
of enthusiasm, but it wasno 60; the lips
Of most all refused to give utterance and tho
sound died away like the last blatiug Of a
dying calf He passed quietly through the
crowd with his friends, and when nearing
the Goiger House where hs put up, ho was
met by a delegation of drunken Irish, who
wanted to shake hands with "Misther Dug
luss." The Judge not liking such rccsp-
ton, sounded a retreat, and broke for a car.
riage close by, amid tho laughter of untold
numbers that were passing.
Not so, however, with the Hon. Lincoln.
When he retired from the platform. loud
cheers made the welkin ring and amid the
the enthusiasm, ho was seized by tho null
titude, and borne aloft on their shoulders,
and with band of music in front, was thus
escorted to the house Of the Mayor, Mr..
Glover. What a contrast In the two men
and their followers. Ono had The rabble
with portion of the educated, intelligent
men. The other had the thinking, intclli-
gent, sober class with principles instead of
politics to guide them.
Mr.. Lovejoy gave us one Of his most elo-
quent,, telling speeches this evening in front
Of the Court House, in tho presence of
thousands, it had most desirable effect
He laid bare the deception of the Democrat
ic party, and that most detestable of all hob
bies, popular sovereignty, in which they so
delude tho minds Of many, but don't live up
to themselves. i mean their Office suck
ers.) A great many Democratic Germans
listened to the speech with close attention,
and from their appearance went away
doubling the truthfulness of their political
creed. Mr.. Lovsjoy is one of the best stump
speakers the west affords, and merits the
support of every good, true Republican,
Tho exercises of the day closed with torch
light procession, and with triumph, that
makes every Republican heart feel proud Of
his principles. May they be extended is
my wish, until every man shall feel their el.
waiting influence, and cast his vote for the
overthrow of deceptive Democracy.
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