Faulkner's history of the revolution in the southern states : the special messages of President Buchanan--the ordinances of secession of the six withdrawing states--preliminary steps taken therefor--seizure of forts and arsenals--measures coercive and conciliatory on the part of the general government--messages of the governors of states north and south--biographical sketches of leading men--Calhoun's remarkable dream--President Jackson's nullification proclamation, etc., etc., etc.