Dred Scott case,
decision in, see vol. i.;
equivocal attitude of Douglas toward;
discussed by Lincoln.
Duane, Captain,
escorts Lincoln at inauguration, see vol. i.
Early, General Jubal A.,
tries to capture Washington, see vol. ii.;
repulsed;
retreats;
defeated by Sheridan.
East,
ignorant of Lincoln, see vol. i.;
led to respect Lincoln by his speeches.
Edwards, Ninian W.,
in frontier political debates, see vol. i.;
member of Illinois bar.
Emancipation,
Lincoln's plan for, in 1849, see vol. i.;
compensation for, wished by Lincoln;
again proposed by Lincoln with compensation and colonization,
see vol. ii.;
discussion of Lincoln's proposal;
demanded instantly by Abolitionists;
question of its constitutionality;
opposition to, in North;
demanded by clergymen;
gradual decision of Lincoln to proclaim;
reasons for caution in issuing proclamation;
delay urged by Seward;
preliminary declaration of, after battle of Antietam;
not influenced by Altoona conference;
its effect upon North;
urged again, with compensation, by Lincoln;
repudiated by Missouri;
final proclamation of, issued;
condemned by rulers of England, though approved by people;
renewed scheme of Lincoln to gain, by compensation.
England,
ignorance of, in West, see vol. i.;
its aid hoped by South;
its sympathy expected by North;
its upper classes dislike America;
rejoices in anticipated destruction of United States;
recognizes belligerency of South;
attitude of Seward toward;
later dealings with;
acquiesces in blockade;
enraged at Trent affair;
demands reparation;
admitted by Lincoln to be in the right;
reply of Seward;
Northern hatred of;
wisdom of Lincoln's attitude toward;
people of, gratified by emancipation proclamation, see vol.
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