Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1860-11-23
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

'.Ths work will he looked upon as a valuable
compendium IF the history and position of parties,
platforms. and opinions of the leading statesmen
of the present times in the United States. WhifS
compiled doubtless with view to forwarding the
Interests Of the Republican party during the pres
cnt campaign for the approaching Presidential
election, its value is not confined to that pirty
alone bit IL viii lie deemed indispensable to fiei, Of
all parties for its leading feature is the impartiat,
with which the opinions of men aud parties of every
political shade are set forth, especially on the UNI
happy question of Slavery generally. and Slavery
in the Territories in particular. As publicity Is
the breath OF the nostrls to every who aspires
to, and takes part in public life and as few such
men would desire to see their opinions without u
record. even though their opinions at one time
might differ from those Of ano,hcr--for change Of
opinion is one Of the most legitimate of privileges,
and one the most frequently practiccd in all cOun-
tries-this work can hardly be unwelcomc to any
Of the eminent statesmen of our country, whose
record it sets forth. "-[New York Transcript
g The character and contents Of tins timely vol
ume nrc very well indicated in the title page. For
the manner, too, in which the work has been DONE
no other assurance of its excellence can be needed
after the announcement Of Horace Greedy rs one Of
its compers. 1t is not intended as a partisan
textbook. Tile completes state in their ADVERTISE
ment:
If trace of partisan bias Is betrayed in tho
thread of narrative which partially untes the sue.
ccssvc reports hills votes etc, presented in this
work, the error is uninteniional and regretted
Our purpose was to compile record acceptable
and convenient to men of all parties, and which
might be consulted and trusted by ALL.
1t is great mass Of matter n and we NAV
say, of course jndiciousy selected. so small
compass. We miss the bred Scott decision. We
think that might have had place here with great
prcpriety. 1t probably was deemed supererora-
tory, "a too familiarity known, or.too easily obtain
able elsewhere. The Text Book has not present
utility and value merely. Aflet this canvass and
the result Of it the volume will be found to have
permanent value as may be gathered from the
title page, especially to young nitm and nat,ralixed
citizens; and the bred Scott decision would have
been material addition TO that permanent value.
The Text Book will be convenient lamp Of
the past to light dur steps In the present and future
A very full index makes reference to the multitu-
dinOus contents as convenient as possible. -
brooklyn Times.
Everybody should have copy of this book"
II Shield, TuseOla, Ill.
"a Political Text Book for 1860, compiled BY
Horace Greedy and John F. Cleveland, Price 81 -
We have received this work from tho publishers,
and find it full and complete collection Of faets
bearing on the Presidential contest. Beside re.
cord of all the Congressional Caucduses, National
Conventions, Platforms, &C., down to 1850, with
the letters of acceptance of the several candidates
II contains the memorable speeches aud votes Of
prominent public men. At the close Is presented
at single view, the vote BY states and counties
throughout the Onion Of every Presidential cleo.
ton since and including 1870, with the latest votcn
for Congress and Governor. We are confident
that 80 large IN aggregate Of current political In.
formation was never before embodied In single
volumc.-(Ha (Pa.) American.
"Thc very full title Of this book gives the best
idea OF its design. IT is the very thing cvcry 20.
litcal speaker, and every political man, who wants
convenient summary Of important political events
for the past thirty years, should have. Its $50
pages, which would be more than 900 In the
usual style Of printing, form large. impartial
magazine Of knowledge for all our conflicting rcr-
ties, and the account OF all national elections for
the last - wears, is given in aggregates and also
in minute detail. These tables are worth nero
than the whole price Of the hook, which is only
81. independent Republican, Montrose, Pa.