PROSPECTUS s

FOR PUBLISHING 1 History of the War between the United Statss and the Republic of Mexico.
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TvHE design of tho work will embrace all cosla- \ teral topics of importance which are calculated to prove and illustrate the origin, tendency and re- sSts of the war. The subject has become one of grcat magnitude as connected with the present and future interests of nations and it will be the uncom- promising purpose of the author so to base his work upon those facts which are known, and upon those iacontrOvertible 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 eucidaton of the subjects treated of may require, and no expense labor will be spared by the pub fishers necessary to ensure its prompt and proper execution.

 The work will be ready for delivery at as 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 "WAsHNGroN UNION" August 5th, lc47, in regard to the character of the proposed work.

 "t gives us pleasure to learn that there is in the course of preparation acomprehen 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 prosecution its

  thor, who is highly distinguished as scientific, historical and biographical writer, fully warrants Us in the confident belief that the fruits of his la bors upon this important and interesting subject will be hailed with pleasure, and be found valuable, not only a of information in regard to our existing relations with Mexico, but also a 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.

 "The arrangement of the work as it has been ex- hibed to us, is, in our opinion, eminently judici- cions and the subjects proposed to be discussed are such to convince us that the author has devoted his time, energies and talents most ardnously and faithfully to his task and that he will present to the pabic such history as will be read with interest, profit, and pleasure.

 "lts sole aim will be to enlighten the American people, and to give them correct view of their country, in it's whole course toward the Republic of Mexico. Viewing the enterprise in such a light, We would commend it to the favorable consideration lnd liberal RatrOnage of the people for whose bcne- hl | is designed.'

 Persons to whom this Prospectus is sent re- 'Pectfully requested to their influence In obtain ing subscribers for the work, and to return their lists as as practicable 10 Hon. K. H. GiLLET, Washington, D. C.,