n methods, 131-132;
senatorial contest, 1855, 161-163;
defeated, 164;
senatorial contest with Douglas, 1858, 177-207;
defeated, 208;
depression of L. over, 208-209
_Presidency_,
presentiment of L. concerning, 18-19;
modest over proposed nomination, 144;
almost in his grasp, 213;
Cooper Institute speech aids toward, 220, 232;
suggested as a candidate, 227-228;
nomination, 231-237;
sittings for life mask, 237-243;
cast of hands, 242;
notified of nomination, 243-244;
opposition of Springfield clergymen, 247;
election, 1860, 250-251;
non-partisan appointments, 256-257;
unembarrassed by promises, 259, 260;
preparation for inauguration, 263;
journey to Washington, 265-280;
stories of disguises, 280;
week preceding inauguration, 281-283;
ceremonies described, 283-292;
oath administered, 284, 291;
first night at the White House, 292;
cabinet appointments, 293;
cabinet changes, 294;
difficulties selecting loyal and capable men, 295;
impression on people, 298-310;
modest as president, 306-307;
fears for attempted assassination, 308-310;
L's dislike for guard, 311;
Civil War begun, 312;
first call for troops, 312-314;
creates excitement, 314;
Boston riots, 315;
loyalty of Douglas, 315-316;
proclamation of blockade of Southern ports, 316-318;
blockade extended, 318;
Virginia convention waits on L., 318;
L's war policy outlined, 319-320;
L's conciliatory course, 320-321;
tries to save Kentucky, 321-322;
special session of Congress, 322;
L's first message, 322-325;
difficulties of a new administration, 325-326;
Bull Run disaster, 326;
visits the army in Virginia, 327;
depression following Bull Run, 329-331;
unfaltering courage, 331;
relief in story-telling, 332-333;
depression relieved by humor, 333-336;
measuring up with Sumner, 336;
diplomacy in Mason and Slidell affair, 340-344;
in French invasion of Mexico, 345;
building the "Monitor," 346-347;
first annual message, 347-350;
reception at White House, 350;
illness and death at the White House, 351-352;
secret service incidents, 352-353;
annoyed by office-seekers, 353;
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