WADE, BENJAMIN F., Senator in Thirty-Sixth Congress, 48; WADE, EDWARD, Representative in Thirty-Sixth Congress, 49, WAITE, CARLOS A., Colonel, appointed to supersede General WALDRON, HENRY, Representative in Thirty-Sixth Congress, WALKER, AMASA, Representative in Thirty-Seventh Con- WALKER, LEROY POPE, Commissioner from Alabama to Ten- WALKER, RICHARD WILDE, Deputy in Rebel Provisional Con- WALL, WILLIAM, Representative in Thirty-Seventh Congress, 122. WALLACE, JOHN W., Representative in Thirty-Seventh Con- WALLACE, LEWIS, Major General, suppression of Evening WEST CHESTER JEFFERSONIAN, damage for the seizure of, WEST VIRGINIA, Bill to erect State of, 377, 378, and note; WHEELER, EZRA, Representative in Thirty-Eighth Congress, WHEELER, WILLIAM A., Representative in Thirty-Seventh Whig, Richmond, on repealing substitution, 121; on the WHITE, CHILTON A., Representative in Thirty-Seventh Con- WHITE, D. V., Deputy in Rebel Provisional Congress, 400. WHITTHORNE, W. C., Speaker of Tennessee Rebel House of WALLACE, W. H., delegate from Idaho, declaration of, note, WICKHAM, WILLIAM S. C., Representative in Second Rebel 590. WALLIS, S. TEACKLE, arrest of, 152; motions and votes in WALTON, CHARLES W., Representative in Thirty-Seventh WALTON, E. P., Representative in Thirty-Sixth Congress, WAR, THE, how and why made upon the United States, 112- WARD, C. L., letter of Mr. Pendleton to, 422. WARD, ELIJAH, Representative in Thirty-Seventh Congress, WARD, G. T., Deputy in Rebel Provisional Congress, 400. WASHBURN, CADWALLADER C., Representative in Thirty- Sixth Congress, 49; on Committee of Thirty-Three, 53; report of, 57; member of Peace Conference, 68. Congress, 140. WASHBURNE, ELLINU B., Representative in Thirty-Sixth Con- gress, 49; hirty-Seventh, 122; Thirty-Eighth, 140; WAYNE, JAMES M., Justice Supreme Court of the United WEED, THURLOW, Letter replying to Judge Campbell's re- ence with Alexander II. Stephens, note, 307; letter on WESLEYAN METHODIST, action of General Conference of Congress, 402. WICKLIFFE, CHARLES A., Member of Peace Conference, 68; WIGFALL, LOUIS T., Senator in Thirty-Sixth Congress, 48; WILD, E. A., Brigadier General, orders respecting churches WILDER, A. CARTER, Representatife in Thirty-Eighth Con- gress, 402. WILKINSON, MORTON S., Senator in Thirty-Seventh Congress, WILLEY, WAITMAN T., vote on secession ordinance of Vir- WILLIAMS, THOMAS, Representative in Thirty-Eighth Con- WILSON, JAMES, Representative in Thirty-Sixth Congress, gress, 123; Thirty-Eighth, 140: amendatory joint reso ing an additional article of war, 238, and homesteads for WILSON, W. S., Deputy in Rebel Provisional Congress, 11, 400. WINANS, ROSS, arrest of, 152; votes in Maryland Legislature, WINANS, THOMAS, proposed Member of Board of Public Safe- WINFIELD, CHARLES H., Representative in Thirty-Eighth WINGFIELD, S. H., Reverend, orders of Major General Butler 56. WINSTON, JOHN ANTHONY, Commissioner from Alabama to WISCONSIN, Vote for President in 1860, 1; in 1864, 623; 2, 11, 400; report in South Carolina Convention, 18, 19, WITNESSES, Colored persons as, in United States courts, 242, WOLCOTT, C. P., Member of Peace Conference, 68, note. 295. WOOD, FERNANDO, Representative in Thirty-Eighth Con- WOOD, JOHN, Member of Peace Conference, 68, WOODRUFF, JOHN, Representative in Thirty-Sixth Congress, 48. WOODRUFF, GEORGE C., Representative in Thirty-Seventh WOODSON, SAMUEL II., Representative in Thirty-Sixth Con- 210, 274; General McClellan's letter respecting the WORCESTER, SAMUEL T., Representative in Thirty-Seventh World, New York, seizure of office, and subsequent proceed- WORTHINGTON, HENRY G., Representative in Thirty-Eighth WRIGHT, CRAFTS J., Secretary of Peace Conference, 68. WRIGHT, JOSEPH A., Senator in Thirty-Seventh Congress, WRIGHT, WILLIAM, Senator in Thirty-Eighth Congress, 110. WYLIE, ANDREW, Justice, opinion in the Hogan habeas cor- Y YANCEY, WILLIAM L, Rebel Commissioner to England, let- YATES, RICHARD, Governor of Illinois, signer of Altoona YEAMAN, GEORGE II., Representative in Thirty-Seventh YELLOTT, COLEMAN, Letter for a convention in Maryland, 9; 393. YERGER, E. M., Commissioner from Mississippi to Florida, 11. Z ZACHARIE, J. W. & Co., purchase of Government arms in ZOLLICOFFER, FELIX K., Member of Peace Conference, 68. A FEW TESTIMONIALS OF THE FIRST EDITION ARE GIVEN: U. S. SENATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, March 12, 1865. DEAR SIR: I have carefully examined your Political History of the Rebellion, and take great pleasure in commending its accuracy and completeness. You have condensed in a comparatively small space all the material political facts of the rebellion, and have provided a very good index. Your book is not only valuable as a convenient reference for dates and events, but as a substantial contribution to the history of our time. Very truly, yours, JOHN SHERMAN. Hon. EDWARD MCPHERSON. From Representative Cox. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MY DEAR SIR: Allow me to bear my testimony to the value of your political and historical compendium. I have had occasion to test its accuracy, and find that it is not only a great labor-saving manual, but a full and truthful account of the great causes and events connected with these wonderful years of our Republic. I trust that your research and care may be abundantly rewarded by a discerning public. Hon. EDWARD MCPHERSON. With respect, S. S. COX. HION. THOMAS D. ELIOT, in the New Bedford (Mass.) Mercury, of May, 1865: "It is the most exhaustive digest of political facts and Congressional action which has been prepared. It is an admirably condensed history, and an enlarged edition will find a cordial welcome." North American Review, January, 1865: "Of great value for reference and consultation, for it contains a vast mass of material, judiciously selected, compactly arranged, and conveniently classified, carefully printed, and provided with a lucid table of contents and a good index. It will be found a desirable, almost an indispensable, supplement to the methodical histories of the Rebellion." Harper's Magazine, November, 1864: "No one who has not occasion to use such a work for constant reference can appreciate the admirable manner in which this has been executed." American Literary Gazette, October 1: "It is exceedingly difficult to give a correct idea of the great value of this book in anything short of an elaborate review. The library, public or private, or the public man, who is without Mr. McPherson's history, will lack one of the most valuable and reliable sources of information." New York Tribune, September 17: "It is beyond comparison the fullest and most lucid compilation of propositions, votes, acts, &c., &c., in Congress, Military Orders, &c., &c., (Confederate as well as Union,) that was ever made." New York World, September 20: “A full, accurate, and clear compilation." New York Times, October 10: "Wo assure all who have occasion to study the events of the current history of the country that they will find it a storehouse of information, which they cannot procure in so compact a form elsewhere." New York Post, October 11: "It is every way a work deserving of the warmest commendation, as being the most complete yet compact compilation of facts and documents on the subject of which it treats, that has yet appeared." Philadelphia Press, September 21: "He has shown not merely industry, but judgment and ability in collecting, condensing, and properly arranging his materials. The copious and exact index makes the book invaluable, because most readily accessible for reference." Philadelphia Age, September 21: "It is a complete synopsis of Federal and Confederate political history since 1860. No question or matter of importance is omitted." Philadelphia North American, September 22: "One of the most valuable political digests which have been published in this country for a long time." Philadelphia Inquirer: “A copious, accurate, and valuable contribution to our rational history." Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch, September 25: A work of reference which no politician nor citizen who desires to be well posted in the affairs of the nation can do without." Philadelphia Ledger, September 28: As a work of reference and material for the future historian, it is invaluable." Philadelphia Evening Tlegraph, October 26: "No one who takes any interest in the great events which have for four years convulsed our land should neglect to pernso with caro this really valuable work." Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, October 27: "It more than fulfils the expectations that were raised concerning it. We must express our admiration of the zeal, intelligence, and industry shown in the preparation of this work." Ballimore American, September 26: "We can hardly refer to another instance of such successful condensation as this book exhibits. It requires no puffing to attract purchasers." Washington National Intelligencer, August 26: "In no other work can they find the materials of history so faithfully compiled, so copiously selected, and so judiciously arranged. To all students of history, to journalists, to publicists, and to intelligent readers of every class, it will be an invaluable repository of facts and memoranda relating to the eventful times in which we live." Washington Chronicle, September 2: "It is the most thorongh work of the kind we have ever seen. A volume like this saves an immensity of labor to the legislator, the editor, and the public speaker, as well as to the historian " Boston Advertiser, December 15: The limits presented to the compiler have been used to extraordinary advantage, and for referenco we know of no single volume approaching in value to this." "No other work yet published is equal to it either as an authority or for thor"We have given it a careful examination, and believe it is a very valuable companion for the student of the rebellion. The arrangement of the matter is admirable, and this, in connection with the index, greatly facilitates investigation." Boston Traveller, December 15: oughness and completeness,” Boston Post, February 21, 1865: The Methodist, April 15, 1865: "Mr. McPherson had a hard task before him, and he has done it well. His history is by all odds the most valuable work of its kind yet published. ** We think his the most feasible and sensible plan of writing the history of the rebellion." London Athemeum, January 7, 1865: "As far as we have been able to test it, the book is an accurate and thoroughly honest repertory of historical data; and in that light, we doubt not, it will, in the course of a few years, be esteemed by writers and students of all countries and all parties." MCPHERSON'S POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE REBELLION, WITH A COPIOUS CHAPTER ON THE CHURCH AND THE REBELLION. From November 6, 1860, to April 15, 1865. The Second Edition of this valuable and popular Work gives all the matter in the first, carefully revised, with the addition of an Appendix, containing the Church Chapter, and bringing the History down, through the late Presidential Canvass and the last Session of the Union and the Rebel Congress, to the death of President LINCOLN, and the overthrow of the Rebel Administration. Among its chief contents, are these: I. The Various STATE PAPERS of the Period-both Executive, Legislative, and Judicialclassified according to dates and subjects. II. A Record of the proceedings in the rebellious States between the Presidential election of 1860 and the breaking out of the war, including the important Official Papers produced by the Secession movement. III. The Action of the last Congress of President Buchanan's Administration, with a Statement of each Proposition of Adjustment offered, AND THE VOTES THEREON, in Congress, the Peace Conference, and other Adjustment Organizations. IV. The Constitution of the United States, and that of the Rebel States, with the points of difference. V. President LINCOLN's First and Second Inaugural Addresses, his Various Annual Messages, and all other papers relating to the War and its Issues. VI. Congressional, Executive, and Judicial Action respecting the Arrest of Citizens, and the Writ of Habeas Corpus. VII. Laws, Decisions, and Votes upon Confiscation and Sequestration. VIII. The WHOLE RECORD upon proposed Compensated Emancipation, and upon the policy of Emancipation. IX. All proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the United States; and the Votes upon that for the EXTINCTION OF SLAVERY both in Congress and the various State Legislatures. X. All other Votes, Orders, and Action respecting every other phase of the multiform Slavery Question, both in the Union and the Rebel Congress. XI. The Military Legislation of the Period, together with the Orders of the Military respecting Elections, Impressment of Property, Occupancy of Churches, &c. XII. The Niagara Falls and Hampton Roads Peace Negotiations, and all Congressional and Legislative Action proposed or taken on the subject of Peace. XIII. The Action of Congress, the Executive, and the Military relating to the vexed, and still unsettled, Question of Reconstruction. XIV. The Diplomacy, and the Financial Movements of the Period. XVI. The National Conventions at Cleveland, Baltimore, and Chicago, with the Platforins, XVII. The Correct Vote at the Presidential Election of 1860, and of 1864. XVIII. The Church and the Rebellion-giving the Action of each Denomination since 1861 on the State of the Country; the action of the Churches in the Rebel States; the relations of the Military to the Churches in the Border and the Insurrectionary States; and the Reconstruction of Churches. XIX. Original Records from the Office of the Judge Advocate General, illustrating the operation of Emancipation in the Southwest, and the character of the Rebellion. The work may be justly said to be a MAGAZINE OF FACTS, arranged in logical order, or grouped in natural harmony, and contains an exhaustive Index, which makes reference to both names and subjects ready and caзy. IT IS THE MOST THOROUGH, ACCURATE, IMPARTIAL, AND COMPLETE COMPENDIUM OF THE REBELLION WHICH HAS YET BEEN PUBLISHED, AND COVERS THE WHOLE OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ADMINISTRATION. One volume 8vo, 653 pp., cloth. Price $5, free by mail. PHILP & SOLOMONS, Publishers, METROPOLITAN BOOK STORE, Washington, D. C. |