CHAPTER IV

THE KANSAS WAR

Trumbull takes his seat in the Senate--A protest is presented

declaring him not eligible--It is overruled after

debate--Disturbances in Kansas consequent upon the passage of

the Nebraska Bill--Trumbull makes a speech criticizing Douglas's

report thereon--Debate between the two Senators attracts wide

attention--Speeches of Seward, Sumner, Collamer, and

others--Trumbull's first appearance in debate is warmly welcomed

by the opponents of the Nebraska Bill 48

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