| Staunton Vindicator, "Judge Douglas in Staunton," September 7, 1860 Summary
The Democratic papers built up Douglas' arrival. "The Masses in Motion!!!" its headline ran.
EXCERPT:
"Thence to Staunton, groups of men, women, and children were assembeld at each Depot to catch a glimpse of the great statesman
and patriot, who, whatever the political difference, could not withhold from him a tribute of admiration. At Staunton he
was met be an immense concourse of people, who anxiously and eagerly awaited his appearance on the platform, while the 'deep
mouthed' cannon thundered forth its welcome in a hundred rounds."
Full-text web version of newspaper  Points of Analysis to this Data:
 "Augusta's Democratic Party emphasized that slavery was the country's economic engine of success, protected in the territories
by the Dred Scott decision, and they defended Stephen Douglas to the end as the best candidate to defeat Lincoln."
Citation: Key = E185
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