Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-10-11
Another speech from Alexander
II. Stepheus---EIOquent PerO-
alton and Tribute 10 Douglas.

alton and Tribute TO Douglas.
On the evening Of the 25th Of Septem-
berthe Hon. A. II. STEPHENS, Of Georgia
delivered speech at Atlanta. The At
lanta Georgia Cowederocy, of the 26th
ult., says:
On yesterday, the 25th inst, Hon. AL
cxander H. Stephens arrived in this city,
on his way to Cherokee, Georgia. and al
though much debiitated from the exces-
sive heat of the summer months, he was
prevailed upon to say something in be-
half of the time honored principles of the
National Democratic party, and in vindi-
cation of the great champion of popular
sovereignty, Stephen A. Douglas. At
one o'clock Mr.. Stephens gave his consent
to speak to the extent of his strength
The fact was published at four o'clock,
and at half past seven the largest and
most enthusiastic outpouring of the peo-
pie assembled at the City Hall to greet
the pure patriot and distinguished states
man. Old men, middle aged and young
men were there. Men of all parties were
there, and the ladies-married and single
and the children all We'd with each 9th
er in listening to the words of wisdom
which were to fall from the lips Of Geoi
gia's favorite orator.
At eight o'clock Mr.. Stephens appear
ed upon the stand, accompanied by Hon
Luther j. Glenn and Col. R. w. Simms,
the Chairman of the Little Giants Club.
Col. Glenn opened the discussion in a
short and eloquent address, and conclud-
ed by introducing Mr.. Stephens.
Mr.. Stephens made an able and elo-
quent speech, concluding as follows:
The cry was now protection, a new plank
and one expressly to defeat the choice OF
the people, Stephen A. Douglas. This
protection plank was myth--there was
no craftsmanship in it; it was Of such in.
significant proportions that it was like an
astronomer turning his glass from com
ct the size of continent upon that of {
creUice in woH. The Senate did not in
tend any practicable good by the protec
, ton plank; if they had, they would hav'
protected slavery in the Territory Of Kan
sas when there was law in that Terrific
ry abolshing it.
The great principle for which he wa
contending, and the principle which Ste
phen A. Douglas and the Democratic
party were attempting to perpetuate, wa
the principle Of non-intervention, or, q
Mr.. Calhoun called it, non-action.
:: The North demanded that SLAYER,
should be prohibited in the Territories
but Mr.. Calhoun said no, let us have n
Congressional interference, bnt non -actioi
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES off. The De
mocratc party North and South accepted
it, and the arty is pledged to maintain it
And for one intend TO maintain it,
And for thus maintaining this principle
Mr.. Douglas is denounced as disloyal t
; the South. Base ingratitude!
Stephen A. Douglas stands to-day lik
Saul among the Prophets, head an
shoulders above sny man in the govern
ment. He is great in intellect, pure il
heart, firm in purpose, consistent to prin
ciple, and an undinching patriot. be
lieve by his election, the Union will b
preserved, and all the blessings of civi
; and religious liberty perpetuated. Blu
the night is dark-stormy-and as tn
old iron-ribbed ship glides the pillows o
fanaticism, there can be seen but one sin
gle glimmering star, and that is Dougl as
And, my countrymen, ! beseech you. il
the name of our common country, and a
CO. partners in a common cause, to rail-.
to our standard and all will be well!