His espousal of their cause was considered by them to be as great an acquisition as if a fresh army corps had been mustered into their service.

His act called forth the most bitter denunciation throughout the North, and among the loyal people of Kentucky.

He had not the excuse pleaded by so many men of the South, that he must abide by the fortunes of his States, and the worst interpretation was placed upon his presence at the July session of Congress.
Among the earliest acts at the next session was the expulsion of Mr.Breckinridge from the Senate.

It was done in a manner which marked the full strength of the popular disapprobation of his course.

The senators from the rebellious States had all been expelled at the July session, but without the application of an opprobrious epithet.