Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1860-07-21
THE PEOPLE WILL TRIUMPH.

We have abiding confidence in the in
telligence and integrity Of the people
Without this, times like the present would
be full of discouraging omens. Seldom
before, in Presidential struggle, have
there been so many circumstances calcu-
lated to battle all calculations as to the
result. Although there are four canN.
dates in the field, the issue involved is sin
gle and distinct; and in the deter mination
Of that issue, the strength of the parties
and the masses of the people will rally
around the real representatives of that is
sue-Judge Douglas and Mr.. Lincoln.
Those who favor non-intervention, will
charge under the lead of the former {:
while those who adhere to that relic of
British tyranny-territorial subjugaton--
will give their support to Mr. Lincoln
That the position maintained by Mr. Dou-
glss is the proper and correct position, and
the one which, if properly understood BY
tie people, will by them be approved and
adopted, there can be doubt. Reason, in.
telligence, manhood-all revol. at the idea
Of subjugation, and will always resist ev-
cry Infringement upon the right of the
people TO govern themselves no matter
how, when or by whom attempted. The
principles-right, and popular feelings
are with Mr., Douglas. These give him
an advantage over oil opponents, which
must not be lightly estimated. In add,
ton to this, he has proven to every can
did, reasonable mind his own honesty and
consistency upon this question with watch
bis life is identified. When be introduced
the kansas-Nebraska bill, he was branded
. traitor to the interests of the North
And yet in the repeal Of the Missouri
compromises meaSlre unconstitutiona!
and unjust-all parties acquiesce. Al
though the opposition since the repeal
have twice had control Of one House of
Congress, yet they have not even attempt
ed, or manifested any desire to restore
the Missouri restriction and to day ne
one asks it. In that act, then. Mr. Dou.
glas has been INDICATED by the unani-
nous voice OF the entire country. He
told US in the Nebraska bill, that he de-
signed neither to lesisate slavery into a
Territory, nor to exclude it thereirom. In
that purpose, has he not proved himself
honest and consistent? When the lie.
compton Constitution was sought to be
forced upon the people of Kansas, contra,
~ to their known WILL who like Mr.. Dou-
glas braved every opposition, even that Of
former friends, in defence Of principle and
the rights Of the people? In doing so,
did he not vindicate his integrity, and re-
deem bis pledges to the country? By that
course, admirable for its fidelity to those
interests entrusted to his care, and re-
nowned no less for wisdom than honesty,
he has fairly won the position to which we
are certain q grateful and admring people
will now elevate him. He. more than any
other living man, has shown himself pos
sessed Of those qualities which the people
desire in President.
From every section of the country
such tide of popular triumph is setting
in, IS has not been witnessed since the
days Of jackson. The people are moving
in their sovereign capacity. The cry Of
Douglas and popular sovereignty is be-
coming electric. Against the combined
power Of sectionalists and disuniouis,s, the
gallant Douglas will prevail.