his doctrine of right of revolution, [76], [77];

votes for Ashmun's amendment condemning war, [77];

defends himself from charge of lack of patriotism, [77];

his honesty, [77], [78];

damages Whigs in Illinois, [78];

favors candidacy of Taylor, [78];

his speech in House for Taylor against Cass, [79];

votes for Wilmot Proviso, [79];

his bill to prohibit slave trade in District of Columbia, [79], [80];

obtains support of Giddings, [80];