The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-25
SPEECH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.

Ou tne nlBnt OF June zzS, procession, mead
cd by the Chicago Brass Band, was formed a.
the Illuminated Douglas headquarters, and
marched to the railroad station, where II re-
ceived the Illinois aud other Baltimore dele
gates, and then proceeded to the residence Of
Senator Douglas, whom they cheered and sere-
naded. The following is the telegraphic report
Of his speech on the occasion, which we copy
from the Union:
Fellow Citzens-I thank you for this mani
festaton of your Kindness and enthusiasm.
The circumstances under which this vast crowd
has assembled spontaneously, without previous
notice, demonstrates an earnestness Of feeling
which fills my heart with gratitude. To be the
standard bearer OF the only political orgauiza-
ton that Is conservative and powerful enough
to save the country from Abolitionism aud dis
solution, Is indeed an honor Of which any citi-
zen might be proud. am fully impressed with
the responsibility of the position, aud trust that
Davias Rrnyidence will impart to me that
strength and wisdom 20 comply with all its re-
Qulremente tApplAusa1
Our beloved country is threatened win d
fearful sectional antagoaism, which places the
Union itself 10 imminent peril. This antago-
nism is produced by the effort on one side Of
the Union to use the Federal Government for
the purpose Of restricting and abolishng slavery
and corresponding effort in the other section
for the purpose OF nourishing slavery 10 those
regions where the people don't want 1t. [Cries
Of "that's true."1 The ultra men of each Sec
tion demand Congressional Intervention upon
the subject Of slavery in the Territories. They
agree in respect to the power and duty Of the
Federal Government to control the question,
and differ only as to the mode of exercising that
power. The one demands Intervention ON the
part OF the Government for slavery, aud the
other against It, Each appeals to the passions
and prejadices OF his section, against the peace
and harmony Of the whole country. lCries of
''thats So" and applause.1 On the other hand
the position Of all conservative aud Uniou-lov-
Ing men is or at least, ought to be that of nom
Intervention Of Congress with slavery in the
Territories. tCries of 'thats the true doc
trlne," and applause.l This was the opinion Of
the Democratic party In the Presidential con.
tests of lS48, 1852, aud 1886. This was the po.
sition Of Clay, Webster, Cass. aud all friends of
the Union, and all political afinities OF that day.
This established the compromise of 1850, upon
their common ground of nsn.intervention.-
They contended with and put TO flight aboli-
tionists of the North, aud secessionists of the
South in that memorable contest [Crics Of
well do II again" and three cheers1 Ii was
on this common ground of non-intervention
that Wings aud Democrats agreed TO stand In
their respective party platforms OF 1852, aud
each party adhered faithfully to Its principles
so long as its organization was maintained; and
stone Of the arch which binds the Federal Union
together, and to this great principle of non-ln-
teryention has the Democratic party renewed
the pledge of Its faith at Charleston and Bati-
more. (Checrs, aud cries of "we'll keep the
pledge."l As the chosen representative OF that
great party, II is my fixed purpose TO keep the
faith aud redeem the pledge at al! hazards, aud
under oil circumstances. Three cheers for
Douglas.] The safety of the Union depends on
a strict adherence to the doctrine of non-ntcr-
vention. Intervention means dlsunion. Inter-
vention by North or South, whether for or
against slavery, tends directly to disuni0n.
Upon this identical question are attempts now
being made to destroy the Democratic party.
Because minority Of interventionists could
not intimidate the majority into an abandon
mcnt Of the doctrine OF non-intervcntion, they
have seeded from the organization of the DEM
ocratic party, and are endeavoring 10 form
new party 10 hostility TO IL. [Cries Of "let them
CO." 1--WE can whip the disunioniss North and
South."1 Secession from the Democratic party
means secession from the Union. [Crtes Of
"thats So" and applauSe.l Those who enlist
under the secessionist banner now, will 10 ex-
pected, on the fourth OF March next, to take up
arms against the constituted authorities 10 GER
tain contingencies. We are told that, 10 GER
tain event, the South must finally aud forcibly
resist the Inauguration of the President elect,
while we find those who are loudest ia their
threats Of resistance, engaged Ia q scheme TO
divide and destroy the Democratic party, there
by securing the election Of the Republican can
didate.
Does not this line of policy look TO disunion
LCrles Of "yes."l 1t can't be effectual, for in
telligent men must be presumed to understand
the tendency aud consequences Of their own ac-
tlons. Can the seceders fail 10 perceive that
their efforts to divide and defeat the Democrat
ic party, II successful, must lead directly TO
the secession Of the Southern Statesl l trust
that they will see what must be the result OF
such policy, aud return to the organization
and platform Of the party before il Is too late
must be preserved. [Chcers.l The Constitu.
tion must be maintained involate. [Loud
cheersl And II IL our mission under Divine
Providence, as believe. to save the Constitu.
tion aud the Union from the assaults Of North
ern abolitionists and Southern dlsunionsts.
Enthusiastic applause, aud three cheers for
Douglasl My friends, have detained you too
OF my sincere thanks. MANY voices go on"
Ego sn.'
No, it Is nearly the Sabbath morning. "A
voice-"We will listen to you u year, Judge."l
merely make my appearance to acknowl-
edge the compliment you have paid me by SO
large meeting at this hour of the night. |
recognize among you the faces of my old friends
and large number Of my immediate neighbors
10 Illinois, as well as from almost every State
In the Union. | only regret that my house is
not large enough to invite you In and take you
individually by the band.
"A voice-"Your heart is big enough."l
Three times three cheers were given for
Stephen A. Douglas, as the next President of
the United States.
Representative McCIernand Of Illinois, pledg-
ed the Northwest for Douglas.
BETTEa Az 1T Is-The reformer I.uthor ns