CHAPTER IV

THE KANSAS WAR

Trumbull takes his seat in the Senate--A protest is presented declaring him not eligible--It is overruled after debate--Disturbances in Kansas consequent upon the passage of the Nebraska Bill--Trumbull makes a speech criticizing Douglas's report thereon--Debate between the two Senators attracts wide attention--Speeches of Seward, Sumner, Collamer, and others--Trumbull's first appearance in debate is warmly welcomed by the opponents of the Nebraska Bill 48