James Washington Sheahan
This eulogy, delivered by James Washington Sheahan at the Chicago University on July 3rd, 1861, commemorates the life and career of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent figure in 19th-century American politics. Known for his advocacy of popular sovereignty in the slavery debate, Douglas played a crucial role in the lead-up to the Civil War. This address offers insights into the contemporary views of Douglas and his impact on the political landscape. Sheahan’s detailed account captures the sentiments and perspectives of a nation on the brink of profound conflict, making it a valuable historical document for understanding the era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
