In December, 1860, in the presence of threatened war Lincoln refused to yield to a compromise that would extend slavery into free territory; now, in the presence of failure at the polls, he insisted upon a peace that would abolish slavery.
Alexander reflects on Lincoln's refusal to compromise on slavery despite political pressures.
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