slave Kansas—and there is no forgiveness for him. He sees that his fate is sealed; but he is determined to die hard. Before he retires from the field, a defeated and disappointed man, he will give the "Nationals" such stabs as will forever finish the party in this State. He has already turned State's evidence against them—as the greatest rogues always do—and show up their rascalities. We shall have more of it this fall; and we would advise the Buchaneers[user 1] to be prepared for a skinning.
[Daily Herald, Quincy, Ill., July 20, 1858]
SENATOR DOUGLAS
His campaign through this state will pretty effectually destroy the hopes of the Republican party; and Abe Lincoln, who compared himself to a "living dog" and Douglas to a "dead lion" will rapidly discover that instead of "living" he is one of the smallest of defunct puppies. He measures strength with Douglas! His comparison in some degrees was true—it is very much like a puppy-dog fighting a lion.—Pittsfield Democrat.
[Evening Post, New York, July 13, 1858]
THE CANVASS IN ILLINOIS
Illinois is just now the theatre of the most momentous political contest, whether we consider the eminence of the contestants or the consequences which may result from it, that has occured in this country in any state canvass since the defeat of Silas Wright for Governor in 1846. Nor are the contestants dissimilar. Both were regarded by their friends as material from which Presidents should be made; both were victims of treachery at Washington, and both were betrayed for venturing to propose a limit to the exactions of the nullifiers and disunionists. . . . . .
One week after his triumphant reception at Chicago, Douglas began a tour of the state which was to continue during the four summer months. He made elaborate preparations for the beginning of the journey, traveling in a special train of coaches which included a flat car upon which was mounted a small cannon. The opposition press did not fail to ridicule the novel method of firing salutes as the train drew near a station instead of running the risk of not receiving a welcoming salute from the
- ↑ A pun on President James Buchanan's name, and "buccaneers" for pirates. (Wikisource contributor note)
