We arrived on the ground about half past 12 o'clock, and at that time a dense crowd surrounded the stand, while the streets of the city, and the roads leading to the city, were alive with people.

About 3 o'clock, JUDGE DOUGLAS was introduced to the audience by Hon. Jos. Knox, and was received with such a faint cheer by his few friends in attendance, that it caused universal laughter. He spoke for one hour; and in the spirit of a man who was suffering martyrdom.

Douglas actually foamed at the mouth, during his speech. It may have been the milk that he imbibed while sojourning in Egypt; but the general belief was that it was foam. It should be borne in mind that hydrophobia is not confined to the dog-days. We don't wish to lull the people here into any false security, by stating that it was milk that whitened the corners of Douglas' mouth, when it might actually be the saliva of incipient madness. Forewarned is to be forearmed.

When Douglas concluded, "Old Abe" mounted to the stand, and was received with three such tremendous cheers as made the welkin ring again. His happy, good-humored countenance-in such marked contrast with that of Douglas, which is black and repulsive enough to turn all the milk in Egypt sour-at once cheered and animated the immense crowd. They pressed forward to the stand; but, when he commenced, the struggle ceased, for so clear, ringing, and distinct was every word he uttered, that he could be heard by every man in the crowd. He met, and successfully refuted, every argument made by Judge Douglas.

[Chicago Democrat, October 9, 1858]

LINCOLN AND DOUGLAS AT GALESBURG

Eleven carloads 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 22 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 they did not arrive until 4 o'clock, just as the debate was closing, which was a great disappointment.

[Peoria Transcript, October 8, 1858]

THE GALESBURG DEBATE

The fourth great debate between Lincoln and Douglas came off at Galesburg yesterday. Mr. Douglas having the opening and closing speech. It is estimated that between sixteen and eighteen thousand persons were present-much the largest crowd that has yet been called together during the campaign.

Of the debate we are unable to give any account, the train from this city, consisting of twenty-four cars loaded with two thousand passengers, having, by an unfortunate combination of circumstances, been delayed on its way until near the close of the discussion. We shall print the report of the speeches in full as soon as they come to hand and shall relate the sad experience of the Peoria delegation as soon as we have slept off our disappointment and fatigue-having arrived home at a late hour last night.

The next appearance of Mr. Lincoln was at Galesburg, the center of abolitiondom in this State. He had damaged himself extensively in the estimation of the abolitionists by his Jonesboro and Charleston speeches, and they insisted that he should decamp, and put on the black garb of negro equality once more. He did so, and behold the white man of Jonesboro and the Dred Scottite of Charleston came forth at Galesburg clothed in the habiliments of Uncle Tom, praying the admission of his colored brethren to the rights and privileges of white men. He speaks at Quincy today, and at Alton on Friday, and the regalia of the "negro's friend" will be thrown aside, and he will clamor again against the negro race, and the ridiculous idea of their ever becoming citizens.

Such, men of Illinois, is the candidate before you asking for your suffrages. He belongs to the white men's party at one place, and anon! he becomes the most piteous complainant for the poor race which Douglas would make "inferior." At Charleston he declares negroes to be inferior in the eyes of God and man, and should be treated as their Creator intended they should be treated-as "inferiors"-men outside of the political party-and at Galesburg he asserts that God created them the political equals of the white race, and that it is inhuman and anti-Christian to deny them that equality. Such is the mottled candidate. Such

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