exposes Douglas's sophisms, [57], [58];

a welcome reinforcement to Republicans in Senate, [57];

Douglas declares him not a Democrat, [59];

his answer to Douglas's tirade against him, [60], [61];

Douglas's reply, [61], [62];

his construction of "forever" in the Missouri Compromise, [62], [63];

further debate with Douglas on Kansas, [63], [64];

effect of these debates on his reputation, [65];

his intellect and personality compared with Lincoln's, [65];

divers views of his first appearance in debate, quoted, [66], [67];