A constitutional view of the late war between the states : its causes, character, conduct and results ; presented in a series of colloquies at Liberty Hall
This book presents Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy, views on the constitutional reasons for the Civil War
Print Book, English, [1868-70]
National Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pa., [1868-70]
Printed books United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia 19th century Specimens
2 volumes : frontispieces, portraits, illustrations, plates ; 24 cm
428852
Volume 1. Mr. Stephens's union speech of 1860 the subject on which the discussion begins
Inquiry into the nature of the Union
History of the Union traced
The nature of the Union not changed under the constitution
The constitution of the United States
The action of several states on the constitution
Webster on the constitution
Calhoun on the constitution
Subject continued
Nullification
- The great truth established that the constitution is a compact between sovereign states
Conclusion the of the argument. Volume 2. Brief recapitulation of the argument
A new turn of the discussion
Reply of Mr. Stephen to judge Bynum continued
Reply to Bynum continued
Discussion continued
The discussion takes another new turn
Consideration of the main subject resumed
Character of the war discussed by Judge Bynum and Mr. Stephens
Character of the war
Discussion takes new and various turns
Hampton roads conference
Results of the war
Includes index
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