Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-08-09
( WHOLE NO. 1876.

"' "hhn3 40 tHO hiOSt ufuenI Of DIS frlcous
10 divert attention from this period Of his
career. / am not aware that. in either es-
say or address, he has ventnred 10 reenr
to it; but on the contrary he seems 10 treat
it as blank in his life.
Whilst these proceedings were progress
ing in the Senate, the other branch Of Con-
gress carried resolutions Of investigation
under a close division Of parties, and sent
select committee to the territory. The
consequence was such an exposure as sat
isfied the country not only Of the truth of
everything charged, but Of existing con-
spiracics beyond anything that had been
imagined. The published evidence eject
uaIly revealed the intentions OF the South.
and made a deep impression upon the
North. 1t was then established that neith-
er law nor proprieties were to be allowed
to stand in the way of slavery extension;
and we are almost driven to the conclu-
sion that the repeal Of the Missouri Restric-
tion was but part OF well -matured plan
OF operations, at the head Of which stood
the self-erowned chief Of popular territorial
government. MIR. Douglas term of office
was now approaching its close 1t is not
unlikely that desire for reelection, and
q knowledge of the conviction forced upon
his State by the examination alluded to,
induced him to look with different eyes up
on Kansas. and created an anxiety on his
part to take mp the cause OF her robbed
and wretched people. | cannot certainly
say how this may have been, l only state
q. sudden aud miraculous change came over
him, and for a while he seemed to glory
in the name of "rebel. He opposed the
admission of Kansas under the LAcomu-
ton constitution with seeming seriousness,
and then announced his dissemination 20
vote for the greater iniquity. the English
Bill" 1t was then the honorcd and hero
ic Harris, who now sleeps in death, shed
tears of anguish. and gave utterance 20 his
despair. Over this again the veil has BEN
carefully and closely drawn by the guar
disns of Mr.. Douglas fame. His admir-
ers have acted wisely. as it has prevented.
doubtless, many unpleasant surmises and
suggestions.
a b. DAVID C. BRoDERcK.
To that boldest, truest. and greatest, OF
all the warriors in the battle for the right,
David G. Broderick, is Mr.. Douglas in
debted for bis rescue from q whirlpool
which would certainly have engulphed
him-from q stain which would have OBJ
liberated his heroism in connection with
the cause to which he has so ostentatious-
ly professed to devote himself i with
hold the words in which the scathing re-
buke was clothed. And yet this noblest
and most self-sacrifcing of men. Mr.. Doug
las protector, the martyr to truth. who in
the fullness of his heart and on his dying
dying couch exclaimed. ''they have killed
me, they have murdered me, because Was
opposed to the extension of slavery and o
corrupt administration" upon bis return
home, and in the hour Of his sternest trial.
when fighting, like Spartacus, upon his
bended knees, against the pensioned hordes
of the present dynasty. and at Q time
when he had right to expect all possible
aid from the man whose interest he had
made his own. found all the sympathies
of Mr. Douglas extended to his opponents.
and himself treated as an enemy and an
offcast. If we would respect the menu
ory of Broderick we can never support
Douglas; it would be mark Of base
ness and servility.y If there was ever .
true son Of the North, inhumanly broken
in. spirit, and who had reason to exclaim.
''save me from my friends. that man was
David G. Broderick. Had Stephen A.
Douglas but discharged the duty he sacred!
y owed him, he would have gained VIC
tory for freedom in California. and would.
to day. in my opinion, be living in the
land and acknowledged as one of the fore
most men in the Republic. He, laid down
his life to attest his sincerity: many who
professed to love him will, in wild revel
and reckless exultation, utter the name Of
him who could not find time nor opportu-
nifty to speak word in eulogy over the
grave Of the departed votary. Inscribe
the name. Of Broderick in fiery characters
upon your banners-hc was your champi-
on--and you at least can afford to do him
justice. He rests in peace on the heights
Of the proud city OF the Pacific, where no
ingratitude can longer wound him, relieved
from the warfare of heartless factions, snd
where his ashes will remain an eternal me-
mento Of h.s faith and his confidence in the
ultimate triumph of a down -trodden hu-
mantle vafEizso flDoW ersd LEA .sGob siaI
These references have been imsdc for q
single purpose TO satisfy If doubts exist.
that I'm the. great struggle between the
South and the North, to secure the long
lost equality Of the fatter,' M. Dosgsds IS
aguinsf as. Should more recent evidencso
be demanded. then let m examination be
made Of the Congressional Globe contain
ing the ballots for Speaker and Clerk du-
ring the last session Of the House Of Repre-
sentstives. Ascertain what the action Of
Illinois, Western, and Northwestern Dem
ocrats was during the protracted contest
for an, organization. Erery role mat NJ.
Douglas could influence ,cas inruriably caso
for sach candidates as tie South presenfed,
including those of tie most erffene and
reeolmiondry character. He could afford
no assistance, to any one not recognized BY
the propagandists as orthodox upon all
questions Which concerned them. And I
very well remember when the name of Col.
Forney was mentioned in connection with
the Office he now occupies, snr hisaaats
was TO be decided. how diligently "the
great advocate Of popular sovereignty" la
bored for his defeat; sesssy derotes Of Mr.
!. .Dosy3us seting against him sifk one exrep-o