Charleston: 43, 251-3, 387, 435. And see Fort Sumter.
Chase, Salmon P.; rising opponent of slavery, 101; approves of Lincoln's opposition to Douglas, 141; claims to the Presidency, 161, 166; Secretary of the Treasury, 201-2; his successful administration of finance, 254; regarded as Radical leader, intrigues against Lincoln and causes difficulty in Cabinet, 328-9; continues troublesome, desires Presidency, resigns, 406-8; appointed Chief Justice, 429-30; other references, 208, 311, 415.
Chatham, 20, 234.
Chattanooga: 226-7, 339-40, 342-3, 359-60, 387-8, 394.
Chicago: Republican Convention there, 166-9; deputation of clergy, 323;
Democratic Convention, 411-4.
Choate, Joseph H.: 106, 156.
Civil Service: 50.
Civil War. See War.
Clary's Grove: 64, 66.
Clay, Henry: 41; his character and career, 42, 48; compromise of 1850 originated by him, 99; his death, 100; Lincoln on him, 101, 122.