Title: Why I am a Republican : A history of the Republican party, a defense of its policy, and the reasons which justify its continuance in power, with biographical sketches of the Republican candidates /
Authors: Boutwell, George S. 1818-1905.
Publisher: W. J. Betts & co.,
Year: 1884
Subjects: Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) History.
Contents: Provisions of the Constitution of the United States in relation to slavery, and their force in the politics of the country -- The Missouri Compromise and its repeal -- The organization of the Republican Party, the contest in Kanasa, and the elections of 1856 -- The sensational contest of 1858 in Illinois, and the election of Mr. Lincoln in 1860 -- The inauguration of Mr. Lincoln and the political and military questions then forced upon the country -- The Proclamation of Emancipation and the amendments to the Constitution -- The election of 1864 with a view of the position of the Democratic and Republican parties -- The financial policy of the Republican party and its results -- The Protective Policy of the Republican Party, and its effects upon the wages of laborers and upon the prices of commodities -- The policy of the Republican Party in regard to the public lands -- The policy of the Republican Party in favor of universal education -- The increase of the country in population and wealth since 1860 -- The questions at issue in the pending contest -- The influence of the United States in the affairs of the World, due to the administration of the government by the Republican Party -- Public services of James G. Blaine -- Public services of John A. Logan.