The effect of the arguments, however, was invaluable to those who were resisting the imposition of slavery upon Kansas against the wish of a majority of her people, and Republicans could be content with the end without justifying the means.

Douglas frankly avowed that he did not care whether slavery was voted up or voted down, but he demanded that an honest, untrammeled ballot should be secured to the citizens of the Territory.

Without the aid of Douglas, the "Crime against Kansas," so eloquently depicted by Mr.Sumner, would have been complete.

With his aid, it was prevented.
The Lecompton Bill passed the Senate by a vote of 33 to 25.

Besides Broderick, Douglas carried with him only two Democratic senators, -- Stuart of Michigan, and Pugh of Ohio.