objects from beginning to seizure of Mason and Slidell, 382;
proposes to arbitrate the matter, 384;
thinks England's claim just, 384;
wisdom of his course in surrendering the envoys, 385-387;
unable to prevent slavery from entering into war, ii. [2];
disapproves of Fremont's order freeing slaves of rebels, [6], [7];
by rescinding it, makes an enemy of Fremont, [7];
revokes order of Hunter freeing slaves, [7];
takes responsibility of matter upon himself, [8];
prevents Cameron from urging arming of negroes, [9];