Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-01
CITY ITEMS.

Arrival AND RECEPTION on JUDGE DOUGLAs.-HOn.
Stephen A. Douglas arrived here last evening in the
regular mail train from Petersburg and was received at
the depot BY large deputaon OF bis political freuds
TIE streets in the vicinity rendered almost mplsa-
be By the asembsge Of men, boys vehicles and horses
A soon As the train stopped the Armory Band station
ed on platform struck up Hail she Conqueriog Hero
Comes" After this performance Judge d. was escorted
sfom the cars BY JOhn II. Gmer kSq to the open car
rage provided for the occasion detachment OF the
city police aided Mr.. Glmer in bis act Of courtesy and
their combined efforts barely kept the excited crowd from
overwhelming the distinguished visitor, in their tnmultu
Gus rushsuch the anxiety OF the people 70 behold
the "LtteiGaat" There not great deal Of cheering
from the fact that the Judges admirers too intent
upon seeing him 70 think Of anything else though many
Of them did huzza Justify and Whrl their hats in costa
cy receiving in return the OrePeaed nod Of recogni-
too from the chunky statesman.
Afler Judge Douglas was sea'ed in the carriage, he
Joined by Mr.. Sturdvant President OF the Nation
al Democratic Association" Hon Duncan AcRae, II n.
C. and Travis Rosser ESQ., of Minnesota VINO occupied
the remaining seats The vehicle was drawn BY four
horses bearing white pumes tipped with red upon their
heads No effort made 70 form procession but the
crowd rushed towards Main street. and the carriage with
its occupants proceeded towards the St Charles Hotel
the ArmOry Band leading the way and dscoursing music
The sidewalks lined with citizens and the great
est eagerness manifested by and all TO obtain
glimpse Of the visitor. The carriage surrounded,
or followed, all the way down Main street by dense
thrOng OF men and bows who would occasionally raise
geneEal cheer The rush the Hotel again
dous but judge D. escorted in safety TO the ptror
where he introduced to number Of his political
friends
Mr. Gilmer announced from the balcony that Judge
D)ngas would address the citizens the Capitol Square
al o'clock bu, repeated calls for Douglas made,
in response which the Judge appeared upon the bal
eOnv and received with loud cheering He expressed
hs thanks for the kind and cordial reception, and asked
be excused from making speech he would address
the citizens az the place designated by the committee
He then retired 20 the apartments reserved for him.
whittier be accompanied BY several OF the committee
Of reception.
AT the hour appointed Judge Douglas vas escorted to
the Square where Of citizens had As
sembed hear his speech. The stand used By The Ar
mOry band for its afternoon performances had been re-
moved the eastern base Of the Washington Monument
and Illuminated by two large rejecting lanterns. Judge
D. assembled this spacious platform and proceeded TO ad-
dress the multitude. He listened 10 with respectful
attention and only interrupted, while we were pre-
sent by occasional shouts and cheers The weather Was
Unexpectedly prOpiious dark the SKY overcast
with dark clouds threatening storm, but BY o'clock,
the clouds disappeared and the full moon shone brightly
upon The scene.