a Unionist in feeling, [187];

his message on secession, [188], [189];

wishes to shirk responsibility, [189];

declares coercion unconstitutional, [189];

ridiculed by Republicans, [190];

excuse for his position, [190], [195];

declines to receive Southern commissioners, [199];

virtually abdicates power to cabinet, [200];

denounced by South, [200];

forced to appoint Dix to Treasury Department, [200], [201];