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 reelection 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