CHAPTER X
THE QUINCY DEBATE
[Herald, Quincy, 111., September 29, 1858]
MISSOURI COMING TO HEAR DOUGLAS
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.
[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
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