The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-09-14

tereO hlcDmOnO. expectation seemed on
tip-toe when be arrived. Ladies waved
their handkerchiefs from the windows, ard
the throng which lined the sidewalks exerted
their lungs to give him hearty greeting as
he passed. The severe labor be has been
undergoing for the last week tells severely
on him. He was very hoarse, and seemed
to suffer much in speaking tonight. He
leaves at daylight for Staanton, where be
speaks to morrow night. In Richmond
Douglas stock rates the highest, and is still
advancing. Every indication proves that in
Virginia the fight is between him and Bell.
The Richmond Wing thus describes
Douglas reception at Richmond: 4:
Hon. Stephen A. Douglas arrived here
last evening in the regular mail train from
Petersburg, and was received at the depot
by large deputation of his political friends
The streets in the vicinity were rendered
almost impossible by the assemblage of men,
boys, vehicles and horses. AS soon as the
train stopped, the Armory Band, stationed
on platform, struck up, "See, the conquer
ing Hero comes" After this performance
Judge Douglas was escorted from the cars
by John A. Gilmer, Esq, to the open car
riage provided for the occasion. A detach>
ment of the city police preceded Mr.. Gil
mer in bis act OF courtesy, and their COM
bined efforts barely kept the excited crowd
from overwhelming the distinguished visitor
in their tumultuous rush, such was the anx-
iety of the people to behold the Little
Giant. t r... 3D.. ...s..f5...
After Judge Douglas was seated in the
carriage, be was joined by Mr.. sstnrdevant,
President of the National Democratic As
sociation; Hon. Duncan McRae, of North
Carolina, and j. Travis Rosser, ESQ.,, of
Minnesota, who occupied the remaining
seats. The vehicle was drawn by four
horses bearing white pIumes dipped with
red upon their heads. No effort was made
to form procession, but the crowd rushed
toward Main-street, and the carriage with
its occupants proceeded toward the St.
Charles Hotel, the Armory Band leading
the way and discoursing music. The side
walks were lined with citizens, and the
greatest eagerness was manifested by one
and all to obtain glimpse of the visitor.
The carriage was surrounded or followed all
the way down Main street by dense throng
of men and boys who would occasionly raise
general cheer. The rush at the hotel was
again tremendous, but Judge D. was es.
corted in safety to the parlor, where be was
introduced to number of bis political
friends.
Mr. Gilmer announced from the balcony
that Judge Douglas would address the citi-
zens on the Capitol Square at eight O'Clock,
but repeated calls for Douglas were made,
in response to which the Judge appeared
upon the balcony, and was received with
loud cheering. He expressed bis thanks for
the kind and cordial reception, and asked
to be excused from making speech, as he
would address the citizens at the place des-
ignated by the committee. He then retired
to the apartment reserved for him, whittier
be was accompanied b, several of the com.
mittee of reception. At the hou: appoint
ed Judge Douglas was escorted to the
square, where a vast concourse of citizens
had assembled to hear his speech.
The stand used by the Armory Band for
its afternoon performance had been re-
moved to the eastern base of the Washing>
ton Monument, and Illuminated by two
large rejecting lanterns. Judge D. ascend>
ed this spacious platform and proceeded to
address the multitude. He was listened to
with respectful attention, and was only in
terrupted by occasional shouts and cheers.
correspondence of the Cincinnati E. qui-er.
STANTON, Va, Sept. l.
Senator Douglas reached here today,
from Richmond, which place be left this
morning. From there be had perfect ova-
tion. The whole country Was 10 commotion,
and for miles on each side of the road the
people poured to the stopping places to see
and welcome the distinguished visitor.
Here be Was received by the military, mu.
sic, and crowds of people. A bundredguDs
were fred in honor of his arrival. From
seven to ten thousand persons are now 10 at
tendance to hear his speech. The enthusi
asm is immense. 1--s-