CHAPTER XII.

Mr. Lincoln a candidate for elector in 1844.--Debates with Calhoun.--Speaks in Illinois and Indiana.--At Gentryville.--Lincoln, Baker, Logan, Hardin, aspirants for Congress.--Supposed bargain.--Canvass for Whig nomination in 1846.--Mr. Lincoln nominated.--Opposed by Peter Cartwright.--Mr. Lincoln called a deist.--Elected.--Takes his seat.--Distinguished members.--Opposed to the Mexican War.--The "Spot Resolutions."--Speech of Mr. Lincoln.--Murmurs of disapprobation.--Mr. Lincoln for "Old Rough" in 1848.--Defections at home.--Mr. Lincoln's campaign.--Speech.--Passage not generally published.--Letter to his father.--Second session.--The "Gott Resolution."--Mr. Lincoln's substitute..............274