CHAPTER IV.. Lincoln's Election Inaugurates Rebellion.

LINCOLN'S ELECTION INAUGURATES REBELLION. Election of a Republican President--Northern Willingness to Let the South Secede--Senator Seward as a Partisan Leader--His Great Speech--Farewell of Jefferson Davis to the Senate--Hale's Reply to Clingman--The Peace Commission--Twenty-second of February Parade-- The Electoral Vote--Hostilities Commenced.