Lincoln is debator at political meeting in court house. Ninian W. Edwards, Whig, is followed by Dr. Jacob M. Early, Democrat, and he in turn by Dan Stone, Whig. John Calhoun replies to Stone. Lincoln follows Calhoun, and Richard M. Quinton replies to Lincoln. All are legislative candidates.Sangamo Journal, 16 July 1836; Speech at a Political Rally in the Court House at Springfield, Illinois, 11 July 1836, CW, 1:49-50.