The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-10-10
Another Speech from Alexan-
der IL. Stephens--Eloquent Peroration
and Tribute to Douglas.

On the evening of the 25th September the
Hon. A. u. Stephens, of Georgia, delivered a
speech at Atlanta. The Atlanta (Georgia)
Confederacy, of the 26th ult., says:
On yesterday, the 25th inst, Hon. Alexan-
der II. Stephens arrived in the city, on his way
to Cherokee, Georgia, and although much de-
bilitated from the excessive heat of the sum-
mer months, he was prevailed upon to say
something in behalf OF the time honored prin-
ciples of the National Democratic party, and
in vRdication of the great champion of popu-
lar 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 sew
en- the largest and most enthusiastic outpour-
ing of the people assembled at the City Hall
to greet the pure patriot and distinguished
Statesman. 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 other in listening
to the words of wisdom which were to fall
from the lips of Georgas favorite orator.
AT eight o'clock Mr. Stephens appeared 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 short and eloquen. address
and concluded by introducing Mr.. Stephens.
speech, and concluded as follows:
The cry was now protection, nev plank
and one originated expressly to defeat the
choice of the people, Stephen A. Douglas.
This projection plank was myth-there was
no craftsmanship in it, it was of such insig-
nificant proportions that it was like an as
tronomer turning his glass from a comet the
| size of a continent upon that of crevice in a
wall. The Senate did not intend any practic.
able good by the projection plaak; if they had
they would have protected slavery in the Ter
ritory OF Kansas when there was a law in that
Territory abolishing it. 81
The great principle foi which he was con-
tending, and the principle for which Stephen
A. Douglas and the Democratic party we're at
tempting to perpetuate, was the principle o1
non-intervention, or, as Mr.. Calhoun called it,
non-action.
The North demanded that slavery should be
prohibited in the Territories, but Mr. Calhoun
said no, let us haye no Congressional interfer-
ence, but non-action. non-intervention-h
off. The Democratic party, North and South,
accepted it, and the party is pledged to main.
tain it. Aud for one intend to maintain it.
And for thus maintaining this principle, Mr..
Douglas is-denoanced as disloyal to the South.
Base ingratitude! neee 49,
Stephen A. Douglas stands to day like Sap,
among the Prophets, head and shoulders
above every man in the government. He is
great in intellect, pure in heart, firm in pur-
pose, consistent to principle, and an unfiinch.
ing patriot. believe by his election, that
the Union will be preserved, and all the bless
ings of civil and religious liberty perpetuated
But the night is dark, stormy, and as the old
| iron ribbed ship glides the billows of fanati
| cism, there can be seen but one single glim
mering star, and that is Douglas. And, my
countrymen, beseech you, in the name of oul
common country, and as eo-partners in a com
mon cause, to rally to our standard and al
| will be WE'LL .-a7it an hat1r - s-4 -