Chapter II: Journey From Springfield to Washington

Mr. Lincoln's Farewell to his Friends in Springfield 30

At Indianapolis 32

Speeches made with the Object of saying Nothing 33

At Albany--Letter of Mr. Thurlow Weed 34

Loss of Inaugural Address 35

At Philadelphia--Detective and alleged Conspiracy to murder
Mr. Lincoln 38

Plans for Safety 40

At Harrisburg 40

Col. Sumner's Opinion of the Plan to thwart Conspiracy 41

Selection of One Person to accompany Mr. Lincoln 42

At West Philadelphia--Careful Arrangements to avoid Discovery 43

At Baltimore--"It's Four O'clock" 45

At Washington 45

Arrival at Hotel 46

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