CHAPTER XII

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THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR.

President Lincoln's arrival in Washington--Mr. Chandler's advice as to the Cabinet--Conciliatory character of the inaugural--An illustration of Southern perfidy--Surrender of Fort Sumter--A Detroit meeting--"But one sentiment here"--Reception of Michigan men in Washington--Visit to Fortress Monroe--Crossing the Potomac--Proposed confiscation of rebel property--"Two parties in the country, patriots and traitors"--Vindication of Michigan's record--An advance movement urged. 201

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