Buchanan, James,

nominated by Democrats, i. [101];

elected President, his character, [102];

refers to Dred Scott decision in inaugural address, [102];

his recognition of Lecompton Constitution in Kansas, [105];

despised by Douglas, [108];

accused by Lincoln of plotting to make slavery national, [126];

his hard situation in 1860, [180];

distracted in body and mind, [181];

receives secession commissioners of South Carolina, [186];