Dayton, William L.,
nominated by Republicans in 1856, i. 101;
candidate for nomination in 1860, 167, 169, 170.
Democratic party,
controls Illinois, i. 38, 59-61;
wins in 1852, 93;
factions in, 101;
elects Buchanan in 1856, 101, 102;
in. Illinois, nominates Douglas for Senate, 114;
torn with factions, 116;