Ignore Lecompton; ignore Topeka; treat both those party movements as irregular and void; pass a fair bill--the one that we framed ourselves when we were acting as a unit; have a fair election--and you will have peace in the Democratic party, and peace throughout the country, in ninety days.

The people want a fair vote.

They will never be satisfied without it....

But if this constitution is to be forced down our throats in violation of the fundamental principle of free government, under a mode of submission that is a mockery and insult, I will resist it to the last." President Buchanan and the strong pro-slavery faction which was directing his course paid no attention whatever to this proposal of a compromise.

Shylock had come into court to demand his bond, and would heed no pleas of equity or appeals to grace.