resigns, [74];
upheld by Lincoln's enemies in Missouri, as rival for presidency, [255];
nominated for presidency, [258];
failure of his candidacy, [258];
withdraws, [259];
his followers hate Blair, [287].
France,
recognizes belligerency of South, i. 371, 372;
would have joined England in case of war, 385;
proposes mediation, ii. [173].