[ BEGINS TO OPPOSE SLAVERY. ]

[ BEGINS TO PRACTICE LAW. ]

[ HIS FIRST JOINT DEBATE. ]

[ MARRIES A SPRINGFIELD BELLE. ]

[ STORY OF ANNE RUTLEDGE. ]

[ HIS DUEL WITH SHIELDS. ]

[ FORMS NEW PARTNERSHIP. ]

[ DEFEATS PETER CARTWRIGHT FOR CONGRESS. ]

[ MAKES SPEECHES FOR “OLD ZACH.” ]

[ DECLINES A HIGH OFFICE. ]