CHAPTER VI

THE CAMPAIGN OF 1858 AND THE JOHN BROWN RAID

Popularity of Douglas among the Eastern Republicans growing out of the Lecompton fight--Not shared by those of Illinois--The latter choose Lincoln as their candidate for Senator--Some letters from Lincoln to Trumbull in 1858--The campaign of 1858 results in the reëlection of Douglas, but the popular vote shows a plurality for Lincoln--Douglas's doctrine of "Unfriendly Legislation" in the territories in regard to slavery turns the South against him--The John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry--Trumbull's speech and debate thereon in the Senate 86