other positions, 307, 308;

recognizes decline of Confederacy, 308;

wishes to hasten peace by offer of money compensation and

an amnesty proclamation, 309;

his scheme disapproved by cabinet, 310;

his second inaugural address, 311-314.

Second Term.

Possibly thinks Emancipation Proclamation unconstitutional, 315;

on its practical results, 316;

unable to touch institution of slavery, 316;