San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-01-10
Political RecOllcctiOns.
Richmond, (Ind. } Democrat

George w. Julian S book, under the
above title, is before us. AS the title
suggests this work is history of the
political events of the country during
the time in which he was actively en-
gagged in public life. The book COM
mences with the campaign of 1910,
that wonderful contest in which the
emotion of the masses seemed excit-
cd to the highest pitch. AS Mr.. Ju
liam well says, it was not a cam.
paign of ideas or political principles,
but only q National frolic. Thus
proving the truth of Buiwers apoth-
egm "that nothing is so contagious
as enthusiasm. Then follows q
graphic description of the succeeding
events of prominence-such as the
Mexican war, the growing struggle
between the North and South. The
Thirty first Congress-, with it's galaxy
of noted men, is set forth as it only
could be by one who was intimately
associated with the events of the
time. The history of the Free-Soil
party, the growing hostility between
the sections arising from slavery, and
the final development Of the Repub-
lican party. Following in chrome
logical order are the impressive events
of the campaign of 1860, the inaugu-
ration of Lincoln, the personality of
himself and his Cabinet. The great
struggle between the States, with all
it's attendant circumstances of men
and things, the inefficiency of officers,
the dissatisfaction of the people, Lin
coins Emancipation Proclamation,
the successful close of the strife, and
the assassination of Lincoln are por-
trayed in a most vivid manner by one
of the leading participants, during
that eventful period when the fate of
the Nation, hung as it were, in the
balance. In the twelfth chapter, the
then important questions of Recon
struction and Suffrage are discussed
ably and deliberately. The fourteenth
chapter gives a full account of. the
great Impeachment Trial of Andrew
johnson, and all the parties thereto.
The Greeley campaign closes the
book, with the exception of chapter,
by way of summary andreview of the
events and noted men of
the times included. Thus it will be
seen that this work is of absorbing
interest to all DESTROYS of becoming
acquainted with the most important |
events in our Nations history, as it |
extends through period in which old
parties were carried to their grave,
and a new party marched in triumph |
to the place of power, when slavery
was annihilated and the question of
Secession eternally settled. The |
book is written in a style of elegant
that commends it to all.
The characters and motives of prom
inent men, both living and dead, are
analysed, with a fearlessness of ex-
preston yet impartislity Of judgment
that is truly refreshing. And the
great problems of State as well as
party principles, are discussed-con-
demned or defended, with a terse-
ness,yet vigor and beauty of language
that makes this work as fascinating
as 4 novel To youngmen, especially, /
is this production invaluable, as it is
a faithfulrecordo of someof the grand
est dramas that have ever been en-
acted upon the political stage
The book is issued from the pub
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