Sectional hostility, not the consequence of any difference on the abstract question of slavery, [79];
the offspring of sectional rivalry and political ambition, [79].
Sectional rivalry, its efforts to prevent free emigration, [29].
Self-defense, preparations for, [326];
declarations of the message to Congress, [326];
the state of affairs, [326], [327];
acts for military purposes passed, [327];
our object and desire distinctly declared, [327];
the patriotic devotion of every portion of the country, [328];
secession of the border States, [328].
Semmes, Captain, afterward Admiral, [311];
sent North to purchase arms, ammunition, etc., etc., [311];
letter of instructions, [311].
Senators, Southern, efforts to dissuade from aggressive movements, [204];
how exerted, [204].
Separation made familiar to the people by agitation, [227].
Settlement with the United States, views relative to, [245].
Seward, W. H., letter to Mr. Dayton on the views and purposes of the United States Government, [262];
proceedings as Secretary of State relative to our Commissioners, [267];
his declarations, [268];
assurances given, [269];
his representations and misrepresentations to the Commissioners, [273], [425];
further statements, [277].
Seymour, Horatio. remarks relative to coercion, [255].