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];
wishes a constitutional amendment, [317];