his vote in Ill., [109];
and the ratification at Springfield, [109], [110];
on South Carolina's attitude, [110], [111];
opposed to compromise on extension of slavery, [111];
proposes resolutions on slavery, etc., [112];
on rumors of Buchanan's purpose to surrender forts, [112], [113];
his Cooper Institute speech, [115];
and the office-seekers, [139];
the making of his Cabinet, [139] ff.;