CHAPTER III.

INAUGURATION.

Formation of Cabinet and Administration Policy 48

Opposition to Mr. Chase 49

Alternative List of Cabinet Members 50

Politicians realize for the First Time the Indomitable Will of Mr. Lincoln 51

Mr. Seward and Mr. Chase, Men of Opposite Principles 51

Mr. Seward not to be the real Head of the Administration 52

Preparations for Inauguration 53

Introduction by Senator Baker 53

Impression made by Inaugural Address 54

Oath of Office Administered 54

The Call of the New York Delegation on the President 55