CHAPTER V.

THE CRISIS OF A CAREER.

Sherman in the Prime of Manhood--Great Events Approaching-- How He Came to be a Schoolmaster--Organization of the Seminary--Political Talk--His View on Slavery--The Campaign of 1860 and Election of Lincoln--Secession-- Sherman's Prompt Decision to Stand by the Union--Resignation of His Principalship--Departure for the North--Fate of the Seminary 62