He had written this letter to win a newspaper to his support.

The wily schemer! "Genius has come into our midst," wrote the editor.

"No one can doubt this who heard Mr.Douglas expound Democratic doctrine in his wonderful debate with John Wyatt.

This country is richer for having attracted Douglas to it.
He is here to stay.

And he will be one of the great men of the country as President Jackson is now the greatest figure since Washington; and Illinois will send him forth as her son to speak and to act on the great questions that are already beginning to fill the minds of the people." Douglas often came out to stay for the night or for a day or two.