Lincoln and douglas debate

Mr. Douglas' Speech LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I appear before you today in pursuance of a previous notice, and have made arrangements with Mr. Lincoln to divide time, and discuss with him the leading...

Mr. Douglas' Speech Long and loud bursts of applause greeted Senator Douglas when he appeared on the stand. As he was about to commence speaking, he was interrupted by Dr. Hope, one of the Danite...

Mr. Lincoln's Speech At precisely half past two o'clock Mr. Lincoln was introduced to the audience, and having been received with three cheers, he proceeded: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:- I have had no...

When Senator Douglas appeared on the stand he was greeted with three tremendous cheers. He said: Ladies and Gentlemen: Four years ago I appeared before the people of Knox county for the purpose of...

Mr. Lincoln's Speech Mr. Lincoln took the stand at a quarter before three, and was greeted with vociferous and protracted applause; after which, he said: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It will be very...

Mr. Douglas' Speech Ladies and gentlemen: I appear before you to-day for the purpose of discussing the leading political topics which now agitate the public mind. By an arrangement between Mr. Lincoln...

Mr. Lincoln was introduced by Hon. Thomas J. Turner, and was greeted with loud cheers. When the applause had subsided, he said: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - On Saturday last, Judge Douglas and myself first...