PROSPECTU s
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YTNHE design of the work will embrace all eelia- | teral topics of importance which are calculated to prove and illustrate the origin, tendency and re- srlts of the war The subject has become one of y-ea. magnitude as connected with the present and ;lture interests o4 nations and i, will be the uneom- promising purpose of the author to base his work spon those facts which are known, and upon those iscontrovortible positions of philosophy which are scknowledged as to reader it worthy of the nation and worthy of the age.

 The work viii be published in two volumes, oc- tayo. of about 5b0 pages each. in style similar 10 that ef PreScott's Conquest of Mexico" It will be illustrated by such maps and plates as clear eacidation of the subects treated of may require, and 10 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 as early period possible, of which notice will be given. The Price will be Five Dollars per Copy.

 The following are extracts from an article pub lished in the ''WAsBNGroN UNION ' August 5th, i-41, in regard 10 the character of tte proposed work.

 1t gives us pleasure to learn that there is in the eour> of preparation acomprehensve and complete history of the war between this country and tine Republic of Mexico. The work is designed 10 i'm Tart clear and correct views to the public mind in relation to the origin of the war. it's prosecution it's

 

 ihor, who is highly distinguished a scientific, historical and biographical writer, fully warrants ia the confident belief, that the fruits of his la bOs upon this important and interesting subject VII ee hailed with pleasure, and be found valuable, not only a source of information in regard 10 our casting relations with Mexico, but also channel oi knowledge in reference to the moral and political history Of that unfortunate country, which will s-ye 10 throw light upon tire character of the peo- Pss. her rulers, and her institutions.

 "Ihe arrangement of the work as il has been ex- aioited to Is. in opinion, eminently ludici- 0as; and the subjects proposed to be discussed are saeh as 10 convince that the author has devoted ais time, energies and talents most arduousiy and hlhilly to his task and that he wifi present 10 the pdoic saeh history will be read with interest, g'ost. and pleasure

 ~i's sole aim viii bc ts enlighten the American pee9ie. and 10 give them correct view of their eoaatry, in its whole course toward the Republic of N'xico. Viewing the enterprise in such light, would commend il to the favorable consideration 1A4 5er,l patronage of the people for whose bene- Mais lesigned.''

 Persons to whom this Prospectus is sent re- sscuuy requested to use their influence in obtain iaE subscribers for the work, and to return their sis as soon IS practicable to Hon. F. H. GILLEr, Washington, D. (,