his speech on Crittenden Compromise (March [2], 1861), [115], [116], and n., [123]-[138];

urged by constituents to stand firm, [117]-[119];

writes Gov. Yates, advising military preparations, [120];

declines to listen to "Compromisers" from N. Y., [122];

his troubles with office-seekers, [139];

in N. Y. meets remonstrants against Seward's inclusion in Cabinet, and reports to Lincoln, [139], [140];

Lincoln's reply, [141];

Greeley's advice to, [141];

advises Lincoln not to appoint Cameron, [145], [146], [147];

is urged to use his influence to that end, [147], [148];