New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-26

BEHALF the Prided father OF untrammeled poPula,
Sovereignty turned his back upon his violated
child and closed his ears as in death, to complaints
Of outrage almost without parallel in the civilization
of the century. These despoiled pioneers, who had
taken up their abode in the Territory under the most
solemn guarantees Of self-government, only asked 70
prove their accusation and to be relieved from oppres
zion. In other words, they declared that they bao
never been able to enjoy selfgovenment, that they
ruled by invaders. and demanded the sovereign,
conferred by law upon them. MIR. Douglss 'snoua
have been the first man TO fly TO their relief ann nS
had been as completely dedicated TO the principles
his bill as some would make believe, he would nave
urged investigation and carried it. so far rom having
done So he put himsef in the lead OF those Senators
most hostile 10 an exposition, and became the mere
moub-piece advocate and apoogist of those engaged
in the work of forcing Slavery upon an unwlng PEG
ple He enoyed at that time the full confidence OF the
South, and his democracy was orthodox, because ne
loyal TO his task masters VIKING 70 40 o' G ,Ui
their most extravagant demands. He was then Char
nan of the Committee on Territories, ana call atten'
ton to his report AZ such, made March IL 1896, as
conclusive upon the pon, have stated In That paper
he could find nothing to say against foreign SonsPra
cies TO invade the soil Of Kansas and control elections
but he had much to offer in condemnation OF east
ern associations to encourage removal tnlnei.
He could discover no irregularities IN the
return of Mr.. Whitfield, the Pro-omVery pelesa-
to the House of REPRESENTATIVES but he clearly dis
cerned that the Territorial Legislature was egay.
elected BODY with perfect authority TO enact the most
cruel and arbitrary slave codes, and that the complaints
of fraud and force were gotten up merely to stimulate
and excite Northern emigration AT the time Oh wnich
speak there was no in Congress or out Of Con.
gTess in Office ont Of office, who exerted himself
more untiringy to perpeuate that reign OF terror IN
augurated TO insure the admission OF KANSAS INTO the
Union as a slave State. fear there are many now
bearing up the banner inscribed with the name OF this
Senator, who never have fully understood, or who
have forgotten this furnished page in his history II
there has ever been a more determined ZOE 10 the
growth of freedom in Kansas to the principles OF
The Nebraska Kansas bill, than Stephen A. Douglas,
be has been able TO keep himself very mucn unoer
cover 1t is gratifying, however, to make single
remark in his favor il is this that he seems as wiling
as the most ardent of his friends to divert attention
from this period In his career. am not aware that,
In either essay address, he has ventured to recur TO
it, but the contrary he seems disposed TO treat as
blank in his life.
While these proceedings were progressing in the
Senate the other branch of Congress carried resou
tons of invef teation under Close division OF parties,
and sent Select Comm ittee TO the Territory. Inc
consequence was such an exposure as sAtished the
country not only of the truth OF every thing charged
but Of existing conspiracies beyond anything thst had
been imagined. The published evidence etedualy
revealed the intentions of the South and made deep
impression upon the North. IL was then established
that neither law nor propretes were 10 De allowed 70
stand in the way of Slavery extension; and we are
almost driven TO the conclusion that the repeal OF the
Missouri Restriction was but a part OF general ana
welmatured plan of operations, at the head OF Whch
stood the self'crowned chief OF popular lerritoria
approaching its close. IL is not unlikely that desire
for a reelection and knowledge OF the convection
forced upon his State by the examination alluded TO-
induced him 10 look with different eyes upon Kan
sas and create an anxiety on his part to take up the
cause of her robbed and wretched people. can
not certainly say how this may have been III only
state a sudden and miraculous change came over
him, and for while he seemed to glory IN
the name of " rebel" He opposed the ad
mission of Kansas under the Lecompton Consultation
with seeming seriousness. and then announced his de-
termination 10 vote for the greater nlquity, !he En
gish BILL IL then the honored aud heroic HARRIS
who now sleeps in death, shed tears OF anguish, and
gave utterance his despair Over this again the vail
has been carefully and closely drawn by the guardians
of Mr.. Douglass fame. His admirers have acted
wisely as it has prevented, doubtless many unpleasant
mrmses and suggestions To that bodest, and truest
and greatest of all the warriors in the battle for the
right David G.. Broderck, is Mr.. Douglas indebted for
his rescue from whirlpool which would certainly nave
eppulfed him-from a stain which would have obht-
Grated his herosm in connection with the cause 70
which be has 30 ostentaousy proessed TO devote him
self. withhold the words in which the scathing re-
buke was clothed And yet this nobest and most self
sacrificing of men, Mr.. Douglass protector the martyr
diving couch, exclaimed, They have killed me, they
shave murdered me, because was opposed to the ex.
tension of Slavery and a corrupt Administration,
upon his return home and in the hour OF his sternes
trial, when fighting like Spartseus upon ms oenaea
dynasty and at time when he had right 10 expect
all possible aid from the man whose interest he had
made his own found all the sympathes OF Mr. douglas
extended TO his opponents and himself treated as an
enemy and an ofcst. If we would respect the memory
of BrOderick we support Douglass 1t would DO
mark of bssepess and servilty If ever there was a
true son Of the North, nhumanly broken in spirit and
who had reason to exclam, "Save me from my
friends" that man was David G.. B-oderick. Had
Stephen A. Douglas but discharged the duty he ga
credly owed him, he would have gained victory for
Freedom in California and would to-day, in my opin-
n - LAD. nf
the foremost men in the Republic. He laid down his
life to attest his snceriy many who professed to love
him will in wild revel and reckless exultaon, utter
the name of him who could not find time or opportu-
nifty to speak word in euogy over the grave OF the
departed votary. Inscrbe the name of Broderick in
fiery characters upon your banners-he was your
championand you at least can afford TO do HIM JUS
tice. He rests in peace the nights OF the proud city
of the Pacific where no ingratitude longer wound
him. relieved from the warfare between heartess fac
tons and where his ashes will remain an eternal me-
mento of his faith and his confidence in the ultimate
triumph Of down-trodden humanity.
These references have been made for single pur-
poseto satisfy if doubts exist that in the great srug
Gle between the South and the North, to secure the
long lost equality of the latter, Mr. Douglas is against
us. Should recent evidences be demanded, then
let en- examination be made of The Congressional
GloJe containing the ballots for Speaker and Clerk
during the last session of the House of the Representa-
tives. Ascertain what the action Of the Illinois,
Western, and Northwestern Democracy was during
the protraced contest for an organization Every vote
that Mr.. Douglas could Influence was invariably cast
for such candidates as the South presented, including
those of the most extreme and revolutionary character
He could afford assistance to any one not recognized
by the propogandsts as orthodox upon all questions
which concerned them. And l very well remember
when the name of Col Forney was mentioned
in connection with the Office he occupies, and his
fate was to he decided how diligently "the great ad
vocae of Popular Sovereignty" labored for mis- de-
feat every devotee of Fir. Douglas voting AGAINST him
with one exception. Mr.. Morris Of Illinois, ia whom
have very great confidence, declined 10 vote at all
COL Forney who never hesi'aed to advance the for
tunes of Mr.. Douglas, when could properly do So