Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis
Print Book, English, [1886]
Hubbard Bros.; W.A. Houghton;, Philadelphia, New York, [1886]
History
2 volumes frontispieces, illustrations (including portraits, facsimiles) 24 cm
2455456
Volume 1: John Quincy Adams becomes president
Traveling in "ye olden time"
Journalism in 1828
Prominent senators of 1827
Prominent representatives of 1827
The political machine
The kitchen cabinet
Battle of the giants
Stamping out of nullification
Prominent men of Jackson's time
Society in Jackson's time
Jackson and his associates
Jackson's last year in the White House
Van Buren's stormy administration
Commencement of the anti-slavery movement
Political intrigues and social movements
Log-cabins and hard cider
Enter Whigs-exit Democrats
Harrison's one month of power
The king is dead-long live the king
Diplomatic and social life of Webster
The capitol and the drawing rooms
Lights and shadows
How Texas became a state
President Polk's administration
Death of John Quincy Adams
Making the most of power
The Great Compromise debate
Prominent statesmen and diplomats
Fillmore at the White House
Arraignment of Daniel Webster
Foreign influence and know-nothingism
Plotting for the presidency
Pierce becomes president
Chivalry, at home and abroad
Crystallization of the Reuplican party
Political storm and social sunshine
Growth of the metropolis
The northern champions
Exciting presidential contest
Miss Lane in the White House
Diplomacy, society, and civil service
Prelude to the rebellion
Politicians, authors, and humorists. Volume 2: Foreign complications and domestic troubles
Visits from distinguished foreigners
The gathering tempest
Lincoln's election inaugurates rebellion
Mr. Lincoln at the helm
The storm bursts
"On to Richmond" Washington a vast garrison
The metropolis in time of war
Fashion, literature and art
The fortunes of war
Social life of President Lincoln
Civil and military intrigues
Events both sad and joyous
Plunged into sorrow
The conspiracy trials
President Johnson surrenders
Washington celebrities
Ceremonials at the metropolis
The great impeachment
A new presidential contest
General Grant in the White House
Reconstruction of the metropolis
Restoration of the Union
Intrigues and intriguers
A new term begun
Corruption in official life
The centennial glory
The electoral commission
Inauguration of President Hayes
A new era in society
Leaders and measures
Tilts in congress
Struggle for the presidential nomination
The Garfield inauguration
Changes and dissensions
The assassination
Vice President Arthur becomes president
The centennial of Yorktown
President Arthur's administration
Gay and festive scenes
The Washington National Monument
President Cleveland
Official and social life
The forty-ninth congress
The president's wedding
A summing-up of sixty years