The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-24
The Great Mass Meeting at Spring
field, Illinois---Speech OF Mr..
Iiueofn

The following despatch dated Springfield. ILL.,,
Aug sth, will give some idea Of the political eI.
citenent In that State at the present time
The great mass convention At the home OF
Lineo,u came odhere to-day. The city isero~d-
ed 10 OVERCOMING with people. The lowest
estimate Of the crowd in attendance Is twenty
thousand. The estimates run from this up to
forty thousand II, great Republican Wig
wan was dedicated last night.-speeehes were
made by Senator's Trumbull and Doolttle. and
Judd Of Chicago.
The procession on Wednesday morning num-
bered siI thousand by actual count, and occu-
pied two hours and half in passing Lincoin's
residence. Popular enthusiasm is unbounded,
Good judges say Il Is 9 second Chicago Convcn-
ton with additions The great meeting at the
Fair Grounds numbered fifteen thousand peo-
pie. Mr.. lincoln appeared on the ground and
spoke rs follows;
my Fellow Citizens lhsve appeared among
YOU on this occasion with no intention Of max
ting q speech. II has been my purpose since |
have been placed Va my present position to
make no speeches. This assemblsge having
been drawn together st the place Of my resi-
dence, II appeared 20 be the wish Of those con-
shutting the vast assembly 10 see me. As II Is
certainly my wish 20 see all OF you, l appear
upon the grosnd here at this time only for the
purpose OK seeing yoa and enabling you to see
me. confess With gratitude that did not
suppose that nay appearance among you would
create the tunglt which nov witness i am
profoundly grateful for this manifestation OF
your feelings. l aR gratikel, because It v
tribute vhieh can be paid 10 no man. Il Is a
testimony which four years hence you WIN pay
70 the next man Who is the representative OF
tAe truth on the questions which now sgitate
the public mind. ICheers.) II Is an evidence
that you will fght tor this eauss then, as you
now fight, though may be dead aud gone.
(Chcers.) I most profoundly aud sincerely
thank you Having said this much, zee me
nov ada that you will hear the public discus
sion by others u our friends. let me be silent
tImmepse applsu-e.)
Mr.. Lincoln retired from the grounds amidst
the widest enthusiasm. beiug seiied upon and
carried hi,her aud thither by the immense
crowd which fli,i the grounds TO overlooking
No such demonstration has ever been witnessed
in Illinois.
The republican demonstration this evening
surpasses the expectations ofthe most sanguine.
The square sso.t tAe State House resembles a
sea ofkre, tkrough which solid ranks Of Wide
Awakes march and eounter-mareh BY thousands
Passage tAresgh the city Is dificult, owing to
the blockade Of the immense crowd IL Is Al
together the greatest political carnival ever
witnessed in Illinois Douglasites admit this
There is speaking from Eve stasds, and the
wigwam Is an unceasing blast Of stump
speeches, and song singing, and shouting. in
aide and cot.
Lincoln's speech this afternoon was totally
unintended. lie was seiied upon BY the crowd,
pulled cat Of carriage, and iorccd 10 respond
by thropg Wild With enthusiasm.
PxrxRsoS's MAGAZINE for September has Is
contributions and very good variety Of en-
cravings. The fashion plates are superior