CHAPTER XLIII.. Prelude to the Rebellion.

PRELUDE TO THE REBELLION. Organization of the Senate--John Slidell, of Louisiana--Senator Douglas Opposes the Administration--Ben Wade's Bon Mot--Meeting of the House--Election of Speaker--Investigation of the Wolcott Attempts at Bribery--Debates on the Admission of Kansas--Nocturnal Row in the House--The North Victorious.