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Rh 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 to be prepared for a skinning.

[Daily Herald, Quincy, Ill., July 20, 1858]

SENATOR DOUGLAS

[Evening Post, New York, July 13, 1858]

THE CANVASS IN ILLINOIS

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