Semi-centennial of the Lincoln-Douglas debates in Illinois, 1858-1908 : circular of suggestions for school celebrations . n,another rich black negro, is now traveling in this part of the State makingspeeches for his friend Lincoln as the champion of black men. (A Lincoln man interrupting), What have you to say against it? All I have to say on that subject is, that those of you who believe thatthe negro is your equal and ought to be on an equality with you socially,politically and legally, have a right to entertain those opinions, and of coursewill vote for Mr. Lincoln. Now there are a great ma
Semi-centennial of the Lincoln-Douglas debates in Illinois, 1858-1908 : circular of suggestions for school celebrations . n,another rich black negro, is now traveling in this part of the State makingspeeches for his friend Lincoln as the champion of black men. (A Lincoln man interrupting), What have you to say against it? All I have to say on that subject is, that those of you who believe thatthe negro is your equal and ought to be on an equality with you socially,politically and legally, have a right to entertain those opinions, and of coursewill vote for Mr. Lincoln. Now there are a great many Black Republicans— (A Lincoln supporter, interrupting), Couldnt you modify it and make itbrown? Douglas: Not a bit. I say there are a great many Black Reptiblicansof you who do not know how this thing was done. (Lincoln men. interrupting) ; Make it white! White Republicans! White!White! (great clamor.) Douglas, (apparently losing Ms temper) I wish to remind you that whileMr. Lincoln was speaking there was not a Democrat vulgar and blackguardenough to interrupt him. But I know that the shoe is pinching you. I am. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS. There can be no neutrals in this war—only patriots or traitors.— 1, 1861. 33 clinching Lincoln now and you are scared to death for the result. I haveseen this thing before, I have seen men make appointments for joint discus-sions, and the moment their man has been heard, try to interrupt and preventa fair hearing of the other side. I have seen your mobs before, and defyyour wrath. (Tremendous applause.) My friends, do not cheer, for I needmy whole time. * * * i know Mr. Lincolns object; he wants to dividethe Democratic party, in order that he may defeat me and get to the Senate. Democratic Moderator: Judge, your time is just expired. fDouglas iows and retires to Ms chair amidst prolonged Democratic cheer-ing. ] Republican Moderator: Mr. Lincoln has thirty minutes in which toclose the debate. Let all be quiet and orderly. Lincoln:
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