Third book in planned five-part series from local author Jan Jacobi, “Lincoln and Douglas” deals with Lincoln's historic debates with rival Stephen A. Douglas.

Mr. DOUGLAS was one of the peculiar men of the times; a remarkable illustration of what self-reliance and a faith in his ability to shape and control his own destiny will enable a man to accomplish.

In 1860, he would fulfill his ambition of winning the Democratic nomination for president, but in the general election he would win only one state—Missouri.

Democratic District Convention in Massachusetts.; ELECTION OF MORE DOUGLAS DELEGATES. Feb. 18, 1860 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from February 18, 1860, Page ...

Winchester, Illinois, known for Stephen Douglas and dentistry pioneer George Black, also witnessed a post-Civil War lynching.

SENATOR DOUGLAS IN NEW-ORLEANS.; Enthusiastic Reception--What He Thinks of the Election--No Cause for Disunion--Lincoln to be Pitied.

An echo of the mugwump defection played out locally in Muncie’s municipal election of 1891. After Ellis announced his new postmaster gig, Republicans nominated John Eiler for mayor. Eiler was a ...

"If being an admirer and supporter of STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS and his doctrine of Popular Sovereignty, as expounded by the venerable JAMES BUCHANAN in his letter accepting the nomination of the ...

ABOUT THE LITTLE GIANT; Stephen A. Douglas as His Intimate Friends Knew Him. NARROW ESCAPE IN HIS INFANCY His Return to Vermont and to His Devoted Mother After His Election to Congress -- Grant's ...

SPEECH OF GOV. WISE AT NORFOLK,; What he Think of "Sam" Mr. Douglas' Neck not too Short for the Cord What the Governor will do if Mr. Lincoln is Elected.