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are the mottled principles, and such the mottled exhibition presented to the people of Illinois in the person of Abraham Lincoln.

[Illinois State Register, October 12, 1858]

THE GALESBURG DEBATE

Nearly all of our available space to-day is occupied with a report of the speeches of Douglas and Lincoln at Galesburg-The meeting was very large-much the largest of the campaign. The republicans had spared neither money nor pains to have a large crowd, and letters had been sent to all parts of the country begging their people to be present. Notwithstanding all their efforts, the democrats outnumbered them two to one, and made a much finer and more imposing demonstration. A wonderful change seems to have been effected in that place for the democracy during the last year or two.

Lincoln confined himself to his old hobby-that of making war upon the supreme court, and an attempt to pander to the prejudices of the abolitionists. He avowed himself in favor of negro equality, simply because he was in an abolition district. In his reply Senator Douglas showed him up in his true colors, by referring to his denunciations of the negro at Jonesboro and Charleston. The arguments of Lincoln were miserably weak, and all candid persons must, after a careful perusal of the speeches, admit that he was badly worsted by Douglas.

We trust that the speeches will be carefully read by men of all parties, as they will amply repay for the time thus employed.

The republicans are fast becoming disheartened, and are daily losing ground. Their "spotty" principles are not adapted to the tastes of any person claiming to be in favor of the Union, the constitution and the laws.

The conclusion of the debate will appear tomorrow.

[Chicago Journal, October 8, 1858]

THE FIFTH JOINT DEBATE BETWEEN LINCOLN AND DOUGLAS

GALESBURG, Oct. 7, 1858

The fifth joint debate between the champion of bogus "Popular Sovereignty" and Mr. Lincoln, his formidable Free Laborer opponent, took place here this afternoon in the presence of enthusiastic thousands. It is estimated that there were not less than 10,000 people present, and

after a diligent circulation among the crowd, we came to the conclusion that at least two-thirds of the great multitude of voters were Lincoln

men.

Eleven car-loads of people came on the Chicago train, and from other directions large delegations arrived during the day, with flags, banners and other devices, nearly all of which were for Lincoln.

Unfortunately a very large excursion train from Peoria, consisting of twenty-two cars, all filled with people who were coming to the debate, met with an accident on the Peoria and Oquawka railroad, and was delayed so that it did not arrive until 4 o'clock, just as the debate was closing. It was a sore disappointment. Your correspondent was in this train, and it is therefore impossible for him, not having heard the debate, to give you an account of what was said by the speakers; but the opinions of those who did hear the speeches, as far as I can ascertain, coincide pretty generally that Lincoln completely used up the Little Giant. -The Lincoln men here are full of enthusiasm, and feel that our noted champion of freedom, Free Soil and Free Labor has achieved one more great and telling triumph over the shifting, time-serving and Slaveryworshipping Douglas.

Yours in the good cause.

W.

CHAPTER X

THE QUINCY DEBATE

[Herald, Quincy, Ill., September 29, 1858] MISSOURI COMING TO HEAR DOUGLAS

LINEUS, LINN Co., Mo., Sept. 25

AUSTIN BROOKS-Dear Sir: The people in northern Missouri are taking a lively interest in the canvass in Illinois between Judge Douglas and Mr. Lincoln, and the Democrats are wishing success to the "Little Giant."

Although Lineus is 120 miles from Quincy, there are many here making preparations to go to Quincy, and be there on the 13th. of next month, at the speaking. It is a long way to travel to hear a man speak, where we have to stage it nearly half the way, but such is the enthusiasm of the people, and their curiosity to hear the exponent of popular sovereignty, that from 5,000 to 10,000 will go from Missouri to be there on the occasion. OTSELIC

[Gate City, Keokuk, Iowa, October 5, 1858]
HO, FOR QUINCY

The Republicans will meet at the Gate City Reading Room at 10 o'clock today, to consult as to going to Quincy on the 13th to hear the discussion between Lincoln and Douglas.

[Whig, Quincy, Ill., October 7, 1858]

THE FRIENDS OF HON. ABRAHAM LINCOLN

The city and country are invited to rally in their strength, at QUINCY on Wednesday, Oct. 13th. ABRAHAM LINCOLN and JUDGE DOUGLAS will address the masses then assembled. MR. LINCOLN is expected to arrive at Quincy on a special train, from the north, on the morning of the 13th, at half-past 9 o'clock, at which time the Republicans from the city and country, under the charge of the Marshal of the day, will proceed in procession, to receive our champion at the depot, and conduct him to the Court House. It is hoped our country friends will be in the city in time

to co-operate with the Republicans of the city. The programme and order of procession will be published by the Marshal in a day or two.

All who desire to hear the true principles of the Republican party expounded, and the unsound doctrines of the Douglas Democracy exposed, are invited to attend.

By order of the Republican Committee of Arrangements,

[Whig, Quincy, Ill., October 11, 1858]

A. JONAS, Ch'n.

DEBATE BETWEEN LINCOLN AND DOUGLAS

Great preparations are being made for the Grand debate to come off in this city on Wednesday next, the 13th. inst. It is expected that one of the largest crowds that ever assembled in Quincy, will be present. Our friends, in all parts of the country, promise to be on hand.

Again we urge upon Republicans to come, and hear the great champion of Freedom.

[Chicago Press and Tribune, October 11, 1858]
A DOUGLAS CROWD ENGAGED
(Correspondence of the Press and Tribune)

GALESBURG, Oct. 7, 1858

A great joint debate between Lincoln and Douglas comes off at Quincy on the 13th of October, and I have a word or two to say to you about it. I am living down in Pike County, Illinois, and day before yesterday, on my way up here, I had occasion to go over into Missouri, and there I found large handbills up calling on the Democrats of the State to turn out at Quincy. Several steamers have been engaged by the Missourians to convey them up the river. I was told by several of them that they intended to make Lincoln "dry up." What they meant by it I do not know. Douglas' friends in Quincy are looking to that State for their crowd on the 13th. Now I write you this for the purpose of having you urge the Republicans to turn out their strength, and sustain and cheer our noble champion by their presence.

[Gate City, Keokuk, Iowa, October 11, 1858]

OLD PIKE

The Committee, appointed to make arrangements for the excursion to Quincy on the 13th to hear the Discussion between LINCOLN and DOUGLAS, recommend the KEOKUK AND ST. LOUIS PACKET and have

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