Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-30
RECEPTION OF DOUGLAS.
Correspondence OF the New York Timss.

SPRrSoFIELD, Ill, Monday, July l9, 1858.
You will, doubtless, before tho reception Of this
have learned Of the triumphant entry of Senator
Douglas into the State of Illinois, and the enthusiastic
welcome given him in every place through which be
passed. up to the time of his reaching the capital OF
the State, where his reception amounted TO perfect
ovation. Notwithstanding he had previously spoken
four times on Saturday at as many different places
and must have been greatly atigued when he resched
Springfield, his speech, in the delivery Of which, be
tween two and three hours we're consumed, was die
;nguished by the greatest vlgor and cearness, and
the whole assembly, amounting TO not less than six
thousand persons, were perfectly carried away by
their enthusiasm just before the arrival Of the train
at Edwards Grove, near the city, where the people
had assembled to receive MIR. Douglas, the rain
poured down In torrents; this made the number
present much smaller than ii would have been had
the weather continued clear. There was scarcely
u citizen of any distinction whatever living In or near
Springfield, who was not present. Among them we
recognized Judge Treat, Of the Supreme Court; the
Hon. Thomas II. Campbell. Antrim Campbell, and
others OF distinction. Judge Treat, who ia not ees
distinguished for his legal ability than for his wisdom
End prudence, aud whose influence 10 Illinois, though
man-Stephen A. Douglas alone eIcepted-thougb
understood to be personally friendly to Mr.. Douglas,
took no public part, believe in his reception. This
course, in view Of the position he holds as judge OF
the Supreme Court, il right and meets with universal
appreciation. A Judge, while in office. should always
tion Of every kind.
At the close Of the address, the military companies
and carriages formed in procession, and, headed by
John g. Bradford, Esq, Marshal of the day, return.
I'D 10 the city, where another hearty welcome was OK
tended by such OF the ladies who, from the severity
of the storm, were prevented being present at the
grove.
At night the German Turner's ssrenaded Judge
Douglas at the ST. Nicholas Hotel, I'VE have st. Nj
cholas here, understand and the Judge responded IN
a few brief and appropriate remarks. This morning.
tMonday,) while write. he Ia at the ST. Nicholas, re
ceiviDg the visits anc congratulations OF hs numerous
friends.
On Saturday night there was large gathering 10
the legislative hail Of the capitol to hear the Hon
Abraham Lincoln In reply TO Mr.. Douglas. hr. Lin
coin, though not perhaps 80 well calculated for q
leader Senator Douglas, ia remarkable able man
In addition to his talents lawyer, he has many
personal quaties which have endesred him TO the
peope of illinois and he will be beyond all question the
strongest opponent that could be found In the State
to oppose Mr. Douglas
II IT, we believe, somewhat of an snomaly for
Senator OF the United States to be stumpng the State
and another who wishes to be Senator following 10
his wake yet thus il is a. the present time in Illinois
and none can have heard either Of these gentlemen
speak without being impressed and highly gratiiisd
with the fact, that Whenever reference is made by
sither 10 the other IL the kpdest most corrteous
and digniHed manner. The approaching political
contest between Senator Douglas and Mr.. Lincoln
will be one Of the seeerest We have ever had In the
STATE, but that pjH result IN the re.eLction q
Douglas, there aPpsdrs 10 be at present cery l'Hh
doubk.