St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-09-24

ness; fullness, accuracy of statement and histor-
ical style of composition, challenges COMPARE
son and invites the severest criticism.
The Authors powers seem to have been
fully equal to the successful accomplishment
OF the herculean task undertaken.
As Record Of the stupendous Military and
Naval Features of the Rebellion, it will be
found all that could be desired-full, authen-
tic and graphic-leaving nothing unsaid which
is necessary to render it the best and most
satisfactory history of the War for the Union
which will be presented for the patronage of
the American people.
any two volumes Of other profcssed s.histo-
ries' now offered to the public, and as much
matter as six ordinary dollar books!
The work is approved by the President and
his Cabinet, Major General G. B. Mcclellan.
Thaddeus Stevens, Henry Wilson, Bancroft
tile historian, &c.
Weappend the opinions of few leading civ
ilians and journals of the merits of the work {:
e. Gov. B. D. Morgan, Of New York, says:
sit is gratifying to know that competent
hands have undertaken the delicate task of
separating the true historical material from
the immense mass Of printed 1natter which
now finds its way through . thousand chan
nels to the public, and presenting it in a con-
nected form convenient for reference. Your
publication, it seems to me, :unites this with
many other excellencies."
Gov. John a. Andrea, Of Massachusetts,, rr,tes ::
"Such condensation of facts; and presen-
tation Of Official Documents, relating to the
present war, cannot fail to be Of. great present
interest and utility, and in future years will
be invaluable to all who will wish to study the
details Of the great Conspiracy against Con-
stitutional Liberty and the Rigl Is of Mankind ~
Gov. Curtin, Of Penn.ylrania, says Of .71e
History Of the Southern Rebellion -
II am very much pleased with its general
plan, and the style Of its publication.
Hon. John Sherman, of Ohio, remarks:
t'Your work has already been of great SER
vice to me as a text book for dates of impor-
tant events. Your historical summary Is alone
worth more than the whole cost Of your book.
Every intelligent reader will have occasion to
refer to it to revive his recollection"
The Louisville (Ky.) Journal says:
>''1t is a work of the highest merit. We
reckon the value Of this work above price,
1t meets suitably the great literary demand
Of the hour"
The Ne,c York Post says:
'sThis history is an orderly, consecutive and
lucid narration of facts contemporary histo-
ry in fact, instead Of chronicle. The Author
carefully casts out every doubtful rumor, gives
only facts, well ascertained to be such, and
seems to have command Of documentary ev-
idence which must make the york very valu
able.''
The Boston Daily transcript adds:
''This work has established its reputation
as an invaluable record of the most important
era in our national history"
The Cincinnati Daily Press remarks:
1T is certainly better than any similar work
yet produced. 1t is authentic and should be
in the hands Of every man in the North
The work can ouly be had of the Canvasscr,
and is sold at a uniform price throughout the
United States.
The undersigned is acting as Agent fol this
part Of the State. >.
Address correspondence to
T. ELWELL,
269 Little Fails, Morrison CO., MINI.