CHAPTER VI

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THE FORMATION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

The Compromises of 1820 and 1850--Annexation of Texas--Calhoun's farewell--Profound Northern indignation--Memorable debates in Congress--"Free Democrat" action in Michigan--Public anti-slavery meetings and private conferences--The Whig Convention at Kalamazoo--Steps toward union--A stirring address--"Under the Oaks" at Jackson--A notable convention--Formation of the Republican party--A ringing platform--The first of a series of uninterrupted successes--Work of Mr. Chandler in the campaign. 89

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