CHAPTER XVI.

Mr. Douglas opposes the Administration.--His course in Congress.--Squatter sovereignty in full operation.--Mr. Lincoln's definition of popular sovereignty and squatter sovereignty.--Mr. Douglas's private conferences with Republicans.--"Judge Trumbull's opinion.--Mr. Douglas nominated for senator by a Democratic Convention.--Mr. Lincoln's idea of what Douglas might accomplish at Charleston.--Mr. Lincoln writing a celebrated speech.--He is nominated for senator.--A startling doctrine.--A council of friends.--Same doctrine advanced at Bloomington.--The "house-divided" speech.--Mr. Lincoln promises to explain.--What Mr. Lincoln thought of Mr. Douglas.--What Mr. Douglas thought of Mr. Lincoln.--Popular canvass for senator.--Mr. Lincoln determines to "kill Douglas" as a Presidential aspirant.--Adroit plan to draw him out on squatter sovereignty.--Absurdities of Mr. Douglas.--The election.--Success of Mr. Douglas.--Reputation acquired by Mr. Lincoln..................389