his fairness a mental trait, 139, 140;
on popular sovereignty, 141;
convicts Douglas of ambiguity, 142;
alleged purpose to discredit Douglas as presidential candidate, 143, 144;
feels himself upholder of a great cause, 144-146;
his moral denunciation of slavery, 145, 146;
his literary form, 147;
elevation of tone, 147, 148;
disappointed at defeat by Douglas, 149;
exhausted by his efforts, 150;