past, and good fellowship for the future.

WASHINGTON, D. C.

April 15, 1886.



CONTENTS.

[For detailed Table of Contents see below]



CHAPTER.

I. A Preliminary Retrospect,

II. Protection, and Free Trade,

III. Growth of the Slavery Question,

IV. Popular Sovereignty,

V. Presidential Contest of 1860,

VI. The Great Conspiracy Maturing,

VII. "Secession" Arming,