CHAPTER V

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THE COMMENCEMENT OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY--RECORD AS AN ANTI-SLAVERY WHIG.

A conspicuous figure in politics--Lewis Cass, his career and characteristics--A strong contrast--Mr. Chandler as a Whig--A sinewy worker at the polls--The Crosswhite case--Making a firm friend--Nomination and election for Mayor--A sharp campaign--Invitation to Kossuth--Nominated for Governor--An energetic but unsuccessful canvass--First nomination for the Senate. 71

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