CHAPTER IV.

NOMINATED AND ELECTED PRESIDENT.

The Republican National Convention--Democratic Convention-- Constitutional Union Convention--Ballotings at Chicago-- The Result--Enthusiastic Reception--Visit to Springfield-- Address and Letter of Acceptance--The Campaign--Result of the Election--South Carolina’s Movements--Buchanan’s Pusillanimity--Secession of States--Confederate Constitution-- Peace Convention--Constitutional Amendments--Terms of the Rebels 60