CHAPTER XXV.

THE GREAT NATIONAL TRAGEDY-Efforts to thwart the fugitive-

slave law-The John Brown insurrection of 1859-Bloody

struggles in Kansas - Buchanan's administration-Three

national conventions' candidates-Election of Lincoln-The

question of secession-South Carolina is first to declare the

national bonds dissevered—Rapid secession of other States-

Formation of the new Confederate government-Davis chosen

President-A peace conference adjourns after failing to effect

its purpose-Activity of Southerners-Effort to reinforce Fort

Sumter-Condition of public affairs at the close of Buchanan's

administration-Lincoln's character and his fitness to meet

the crisis-First gun of the great rebellion-Capture of Fort

Sumter-Tremendous excitement follows-Lincoln's call for

75,000 men-First bloodshed in Baltimore-The North and

South call to arms and marshal their forces for the contest

-Real causes of the war

CHAPTER XXVI.

PROGRESS OF THE FRATRICIDAL STRIFE—The respective force

enthusiastically and patriotically supported-The principles

involved-Passage of the Potomac-The fight at Bethel

Church, first of the war-Repulse of the Federal troops-

Invasion of Virginia by McClellan-A sharp engagement at

Philippa-Battles of Rich Mountain and Cheat River-

Colonel Wallace's descent upon Romney-Two large armies

preparing for a great engagement-Sharp skirmishes be-

tween outposts-Battle of Bull Run-Alarm for the safety of

Washington City-The war in Missouri-Battle of Belmont-

Grant's defeat at Columbus-McClellan placed in command

of the Army of the Potomac-Fighting along the Atlantic

coast-Mason and Slidell taken from a British ship-Danger

of war with England-Seward makes an apology.

CHAPTER XXVII.

EVENTS OF 1862-A severe engagement at Mill Spring, Ken-
tucky-Capture of Forts Henry and Donaldson-Battle of
Pittsburgh Landing-Bombardment of Island No. 10-The
fight at Pea Ridge-Great sea fight between the Monitor and
Merrimac-Capture of Roanoke Island and Fort Macon-

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105-112

Admiral Farragut silences the batteries guarding the ap-

proaches to New Orleans-Kirby Smith's victory at Rich-

mond, Ky.-Cincinnati threatened-Kentucky overrun by the

Confederates-Battle of Iuka-Attack on Corinth-Grant and

Sherman attack Vicksburg-Battle of Stone River-McClel-

lan's campaign against Richmond-The fight at Seven Pines

and Frazier's farm-The struggle at Malvern Hill-Second

fight at Bull Run-Battle of South Mountain-Bloody engage-

ment at Antietam-The battle of Fredericksburg.................

CHAPTER XXVIII.

CAMPAIGNS AND BATTLES OF 1863-The Confederate cause in

the ascendant at the beginning of the year-Lincoln issues a

call for 300,000 more men-Issuance of the Emancipation

Proclamation-Sherman on the Mississippi-Battle of Port

Gibson-Grant lays siege to Vicksburg-Capitulation of the

city Stuart's cavalry raids in Pennsylvania-Battle of Chicka-

mauga-Engagements at Missionary Ridge and Lookout

Mountain-Price's attack on Springfield, Mo.-Morgan's raid

through Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana-Capture of Fort

Sumter-Battle of Chancellorville and death of Stonewall

Jackson-Stoneman's raid into Virginia..............

CHAPTER ΧΧΙΧ.

THE GREAT BATTLE OF THE WAR-Lee plans an invasion of

Maryland and Pennsylvania-Hooker throws his army in

front of the Confederates-The struggle at Hagerstown-Semi-

nary Ridge gained by Hill-A critical juncture for both

armies-Pickett's desperate charge-Gettysburg the Armaged-

don of modern times-The conscription act—Mob violence in

New York-Suspension of the habeas corpus-Another call

for 300,000 men-The South almost exhausted....

CHAPTER XXX.

MOVEMENTS AND ENGAGEMENTS OF 1864-Sherman begins the
work of devastating property in the South-Forrest continues
a destructive raid in Tennessee-Capture of Fort Pillow-
Banks' Red River expedition--Great leaders of the opposing
armies-Sherman's march to the sea-Siege of Atlanta-Des-
perate fighting around the city-Hood's march on Nashville

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143-148

-Thomas shatters the Confederate army-Burning of Atlanta

-Sherman reaches Charleston-Johnston replaces Hood-

Sherman receives Johnston's surrender......

CHAPTER XXXI.

FARRAGUT'S FLEET A POWERFUL FIGHTING MACHINE-Stone-

man destroys immense properties-Farragut's descent upon

Mobile-A terrific engagement in Mobile Bay-Bombardment

of Fort Fisher-Cushing's daring deed in blowing up the

Albemarle-Privateers prey upon commerce-Great sea fight

between the Alabama and the Kearsarge....

CHAPTER XXXII.

FINAL CAMPAIGNS OF THE WAR-Grant is made commander-

in-chief-With an immense army he marches on Richmond-

The struggle in the Wilderness-Sheridan's raid-Death of

Stuart-Investment of Petersburg-Sheridan attacks the Con-

federates at Winchester-Early surprises the Union camp-

The long siege of Petersburg, and battles thereabout......

CHAPTER XXXIII.

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159-163

164-169

PRESSING THE WAR TO A CONCLUSION-Battle of Five Forks

-Lee evacuates Richmond-Flight of President Davis-

Grant sends a letter to Lee-Starved, reduced, and unable

longer to cope with the forces against him, Lee surrenders-

The memorable scene at Appomattox Court House-Collapse

of the Confederacy follows-Lincoln again chosen President. 170-174

CHAPTER XXXIV.

PAYING THE PENALTY OF WAR-Great embarrassments for the

country-Terrible depreciation of the currency-Providing an

internal revenue-Establishment of national banks-The

nation stricken by an assassin-Death of Lincoln-Lincoln

as a conciliator..

175-180

CHAPTER XXXV.

JOHNSON'S ADMINISTRATION—The burden of a mighty national

debt-Downfall of Maximilian-Laying the Atlantic cable-

The Alaska purchase....

181-185

CHAPTER XXXVI.

THE RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD-Restoration of the seceded

States-Impeachment proceedings against Johnson-Election

of Grant-Amendments to the Constitution-Death of Lee-

The great gold conspiracy-The ninth census-The Alabama

claims-Burning of Chicago-Dispute with Great Britain-

Military vs. political methods.....

CHAPTER XXXVII.

GRANT'S SECOND ADMINISTRATION-Political questions arising

out of the war-The Ku-Klux-Klan-Death of Greeley-Great

fire in Boston-The Modoc Indian war-Carpet-bag rule in

the South-The Crédit Mobilier-The financial crisis of 1873

-Necrology of the year.....

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

THE CENTENNIAL OF INDEPENDENCE-Preparations for a be-

fitting celebration-Philadelphia Exposition-Sioux Indian

war-Death of Custer-Election of Hayes-The Greenback

party-The electoral commission-Passing of a dangerous

crisis...

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198-205

206-213

CHAPTER XXXIX.

HAYES' ADMINISTRATION-Rise of the contention over free

silver coinage-Resumption of specie payments-An epidemic

of yellow fever-The fishery question-Organization of the

Life-saving service-Restoration of the Democratic party in

Congress-Refunding of the national debt-Grant's tour

around the world-Election of Garfield..

CHAPTER XL.

GARFIELD'S ADMINISTRATION-Reform of the Civil Service-

Assassination of Garfield-The nation plunged in great

mourning-Trial of Guiteau-Arthur's elevation to the Presi-

dency-The star route scandals...

214-227

228-235

CHAPTER XLI.

THE PROGRESS OF INVENTIONS-The telephone-Description of

the phonograph-Electric light-Edison's discoveries-Build-

ing of the Brooklyn Bridge-Other famous bridges..

236-245

CHAPTER XLII.

THE FREE TRADE AGITATION-Theories advanced by the

contestants-History of the agitation-The elections of 1884

and their issues-Cleveland chosen to the Presidency-Com-

pletion of the Washington monument....

CHAPTER XLIII.

CLEVELAND'S ADMINISTRATION-The patronage question-

Memorial histories of the Civil War-Death of Grant-Death

of Hancock-Death of Logan and Hendricks-Tilden, Beecher

and Judge Waite-History of the Supreme Court-Death of

Conkling-Blaine and Conkling compared..

CHAPTER XLIV.

...

THE GREAT Strike of 1877-Causes of the labor agitation—

Evils of immigration-The riots in Chicago-The Charleston

earthquake-The Pension List-Interstate Commerce Bill-

Issues of the campaign of 1888-Election of Harrison—

Department of Agriculture....

CHAPTER XLV.

HARRISON'S ADMINISTRATION-The Washington inaugural cen-

tennial-Great civic celebration-Trouble with Germany over

Samoa-Terrible hurricane at Apia-The Johnstown flood—

Pan-American Congress-Blaine's sturdy Americanism-In-

ternational Maritime Conference.....

CHAPTER XLVI.

THE SURPLUS AND TARIFF LEGISLATION—Evils promoted by

an overflowing treasury-The McKinley Bill-A deadlock in

Congress-The Force Bill-The silver contention revived—

Free coinage of silver established-Death of Jefferson Davis-

Death of Generals Sherman and Sheridan-Death of Johnston

-Mafia Society assassinations at New Orleans-Italy makes

a demand for indemnity......

CHAPTER XLVII.

WAR WITH CHILI THREATENED-Insurrection against Balma-
ceda-The Itata in the hands of revolutionists-The Charles-
ton sent in pursuit-Anger of the revolutionists of Santiago-
Attack on the American Minister's residence-A mob attacks

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