It is due to fairness to add that probably not another man in the country, with the disabilities surrounding his position, could have maintained himself so ably, so fearlessly, so effectively, as Douglas.
BUCHANAN'S OPPOSITION TO DOUGLAS.
Douglas was aided in his canvass by the undisguised opposition of the administration.

The hostility of President Buchanan and his Southern supporters was the best possible proof to the people of Illinois that Douglas was representing a doctrine which was not relished by the pro-slavery party.

The courage with which he fought the administration gave an air of heroism to his canvass and prestige to his position.

It secured to him thousands of votes that would otherwise have gone to Mr.Lincoln.

For every vote which the administration was able to withhold from Douglas, it added five to his supporters.