The pathfinder and the president

Prologue. We all saw war ahead

Great confusion and indecision in affairs

Making bricks without straw

If he fights, he will do it upon his own responsibility

To strike at cause as well as consequence

A blank page of our history waiting for Frémont's name

To strike some decided blow against the enemy

A jackass you can't guide at all

Frémont seems to be effectually laid upon the shelf

The whole future of our Republic depends on the result

Epilogue. History dwells on results.