The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1861-05-10
Reception Of Douglas In
Chicago.
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS GREET HIM
ALIKE.

Probably the most magnificent ovation,
that Senator DOUGLAS has ever received
was rendered him at Chicago, on Wednes.
day evening. The most prominent Repub-
licans in the city-the life long opponents
of DoUGLAs-were prominent and active in
the reception. The speeches were made at
the wigwam," and about 10000 people
were present. In reply to the Introductory
speech of Hon. L. B. BRYAN, Mr.. DOUGLAS
spoke at some length. We quote the con-
clusion of his speech
But this is not the time to 60 into dis
cussion of the causes that have produced
these results. The conspiracy to break up
the Union is fact now known to ali.
Armies are being raised and war levied to
accomplish it. There can be but two sides
to the controversy. Applause.] Every
man must be on the side of the United
States or against it. Immense applause,
cheers and cries of "good," "good," etc.1
There can be no neutrals in this war. Pro-
longed cheers.
There can be none but patriots and trai-
tors. Applause. Thank God Illinois
will not be divided on that question.
Cheers. l know that they have expece
ted to present a united South against d.
vided North. The conspirators have been
led to hope that, in the Northern States, it
would be made party question, producing
civil war between Democrats and Republi.
cans, and the South, being united, could
step in with their legions and help the one
to destroy the other, and then conquer the
victor. Laughter and applause. Their
scheme was bloodshed and all the horrors
of civil war in every Northern State
There is one way to prevent it united ac-
tion on the part of Illinois closing up the
ranks renders it impossible that war shall
rage on our soil. Applause.1
repeat that so long as it was possible
to settle this question by peaceful means, I
was willing to make any reasonable sacri-
lice for that purpose, but when the question
comes whether the war shall be transferred
from the cotton fields of the South to the
cornfelds of Illinois, choose to say that
the further off the War the better. ZAP
plause.
War does exist 1t is sad thought to
every patriot. War, civil war-must be
recognized as existing in the United States
We may no longer close our eyes to that
solemn fact. This government must be
maintained, the enemies of the country
overthrown, and the more stupendous and
overwhelming our preparations, the less
bloodshed and the shorter the struggle.
But my countrymen we must remember
that there are certain restraints upon mems
actions in time of war. We must never
forget that we are a civilized and christian
people, and that war must be prosecuted
only from purposes, and in the mode recog-
nized by christian nations. There must
not be war waged against the constitu-
tional rights of any people on earth, nor
must 1t be war against women and chill
dren and innocent persons. Savages must
not be let loose, nor the horrors of indis.
crlmnate destruction encouraged. / say
to you l will never sanction such acts OF
warfare upon the rights of others, but will
beseech and implore my countrymen never
to lay down their arms, until they recog.
nize our constitutional rights. Loud and
prolonged cheers and applause
We were born under the Constitution of
the United States. Its provisions and its
guarantees are our birthrights. TApplause.
am then proud to demand and enforce that
inalienable right to the last extremity.
Applause and cheers. We have pecu-
liar reasons, for our position in the centre
of this continent why we cannot recognize
the right Of any member of states to secede
at their pleasure and break up our govern
ment. When you admit the right of one
state to secede, you concede the right of
every state to do the same thing. When
you recognize the right of secession you not