his debate with Douglas at Freeport, [94] n.;
commends T.'s speech on John Brown raid, [100];
on Delahay's candidacy for Senate, [100], [101] n.;
his status in 1860, [102];
a possible candidate for Republican nomination, [102] ff.;
on the various candidates, [104], [105];
his radicalism, [105];
nominated, [106];
comments of Illinoisans on his candidacy, [106], [107];
on Republican prospects, [108];