ain 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. ii.;
fails to detain Oreto and Alabama;
subscribes to Confederate loan.

English, James E.,
in House in 1861, see vol. i.;
votes for thirteenth amendment, see vol. ii.

Ericsson, John,
designs the Monitor, see vol. i.

Evarts, William M.,
moves to make Lincoln's nomination unanimous, see vol. i.

Everett, Edward,
nominated for Vice-President by Constitutional Union party, see vol. i.;
delivers oration at Gettysburg, see vol. ii.

Ewell, General R.S.,
enters Shenandoah Valley, see vol. ii.;
enters Pennsylvania.

Ewing,----,
defeats Lincoln for speakership in Illinois legislature, see vol. i.

Farragut, Captain D.G.,
takes New Orleans, see vol. i.;
his campaign on Mississippi;
takes Mobile, see vol. ii.

Fell, J.W.,
asks Lincoln concerning his ancestry, see vol. i.;
urges Lincoln to seek presidential nomination.

Felton, Samuel M.,
fears plot to assassinate Lincoln, see vol. i.;
has wires cut to avoid sending news.

Fenton, Reuben E.,
in House in 1861, see vol. i.

Fessenden, William P.,
in Senate in 1861, see vol. i.;
reluctantly accepts Treasury Department, see vol. ii.;
his success.

Fillmore, Millard,