PROSPECTUS s
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THE design of the work will embrace all cola \ terai topics of importance which are calculated

 10 prove and illustrate the origin, tendency and re- ,uts of the war The subject has become one oi ersat magnitude as connected with the present and

 future interests of naiions and it will be the uncom

 promising purpose of the author so to base his work apOA those facts which are known, and upon those

 incOntrovertble positions of philosophy which are

 acknowledged, as to render it worthy of the nation and worthy of the age.

 The work will be published in two volumes, oc- tayO, of about 800 pages each, in style similar to that of Prescott's Conquest of Mexico" It will be illustrated by such maps and plates as . clear eIuedatiOn of the subjects treated of may require and no expense or labor will be spared by the pub fishers necessary to ensure its prompt and proper execution.

 The work will be ready for delivery at early a period as possible, of which notice will be given

 The Price will be Five Dollars per Copy. The following are extracts from an article pub

 shed in the "WAsmNerox UNtoN" " August 5th, ls47, in regard to the character of the proposed work.

 "lt gives us pleasure to learn that there k in the course of preparation comprehensive and complete history of the war between this country and the Republic of Mexico. The work is designed to im- part clear and correct views to the public mind in

 relation to the origin of the war, it's prosecuiion its

 eadences and results and the character of the au- ihOr, who is highly distinguished as a scientific, historical and biographical writer, fully warrants us in the confident belief that the fruits of his h. boH upon this important and interesting subject will be hailed with pleasure, and be found valuable not only a source Of information in regard 10 our existing relations with Mexico, but also channel of knowledge in reference to the moral and political history of that unfortunate country, which will serve to throw light upon the character of the peo- pie, her rulers, and her institutions. "Ihe arrangement of the work as il has been ex- hibiled 10 us, is in our opinion, cminenty indiei- eieus and the subjects proposed to be discussed art such as to convince us that the author has devoted his time, energies and talents most ardaously and faithfully to his task and that he will present to the public such history will be read with interest, Preht, and pleasure.

 Its sole aim will be to enlighten the American people, and to give them a correct view of their country in its whole course toward the Republic oi

 Mexico Viewing the enterprise in such light, would eommeDd it to the favorable consideration and liberal patronage of the people for whose bene- Tt is desigBed."

 Persons to whom this Prospectus is sent re- sPecgiy requested to use their influence in obtain lng subscribers for the work, and 10 return their nsis as soon practicable to Hon. K. H. GILLEr. Washington. D. C,