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;