While pretending no indifference to earthly honors, I do claim to be actuated in this contest by something higher than an anxiety for office.

I charge you to drop every paltry and insignificant thought for any man's success.

It is nothing; I am nothing; Judge Douglas is nothing.

But do not destroy that immortal emblem of Humanity--the Declaration of American Independence.[3] -- -------- [1] It is interesting to compare with Lincoln's letter one from Greeley to a Chicago editor on the same subject: "NEW YORK, "July 24, 1858.
"MY FRIEND: You have taken your own course--don't try to throw the blame on others.

You have repelled Douglas, who might have been conciliated and attached to our own side, whatever he may _now_ find, it necessary to say, or do, and instead of helping us in other States, you have thrown a load upon us that may probably break us down.