L's reluctance to express opinion, [272]-[273];

L's peace plea in inaugural speech, [287]-[291];

Washington swarms with rebels, [292];

desperate condition of treasury, [292];

secession a political issue, [292]-[293]

Stanton's loyalty to Union, [295];

faithless officials in departments, [295];

L's conquest of a South Carolinian, [297]-[298]

Louisiana's war preparations, [299];

Sumter attack, [312];