The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy By: Various
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 is a collection of essays, stories, and poems that offers readers a diverse array of topics to engage with. From discussions on literature and national policy to reflections on society and culture, this volume presents a wide-ranging perspective on the issues of its time. One of the standout features of this publication is its commitment to exploring the intersection of literature and politics. The essays in this issue delve into the role of literature in shaping national identity and addressing contemporary social challenges. By examining how literature can influence public opinion and policy, the authors provide valuable insights into the potential power of creative writing to effect change. Additionally, the stories and poems included in this volume showcase the literary talent of the contributors. From poignant narratives of love and loss to thought-provoking reflections on war and conflict, the works in this collection offer a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. The diversity of genres and styles represented in these pages ensures that there is something for every reader to enjoy. Overall, The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 is a thought-provoking and illuminating publication that will appeal to anyone interested in literature, politics, or history. Its timely essays and timeless stories make it a valuable addition to any library. First Page: THE CONTINENTAL MONTHLY: DEVOTED TO LITERATURE AND NATIONAL POLICY. VOL. V. MAY, 1864. No. V. AMERICAN FINANCES AND RESOURCES. LETTER NO. V. OF HON. ROBERT J. WALKER. LONDON, 10 Half Moon Street, Piccadilly, February 8th, 1864 . In my third and fourth letters on American finances and resources, the following comparisons were instituted: Massachusetts and New Jersey, Free States, with Maryland and South Carolina, Slave States; New York and Pennsylvania, Free States, with Virginia, Slave State; Rhode Island, Free State, with Delaware, Slave State; Illinois, Free State, with Missouri, Slave State; the Free States of 1790, with the Slave States of that day; the Free States of 1860, with the Slave States of that date. These comparisons were based on the official returns of the Census of the United States, and exhibited in each case and in the aggregate the same invariable result, the vastly superior progress of the Free States in wealth, population, and education. I will now institute one other comparison, Kentucky, slaveholding, with Ohio, a Free State. Kentucky population in 1790, 73,077; Ohio, none. 1800: Kentucky, 220,955; Ohio, 45,365. 1860: Kentucky, 1,155,684; Ohio, 2,339,502. We must institute the comparison from 1800, as Ohio was a wilderness in 1790, when Kentucky had a population of 73,077... Continue reading book >>

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy By: Various

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 is a collection of essays, stories, and poems that offers readers a diverse array of topics to engage with. From discussions on literature and national policy to reflections on society and culture, this volume presents a wide-ranging perspective on the issues of its time.

One of the standout features of this publication is its commitment to exploring the intersection of literature and politics. The essays in this issue delve into the role of literature in shaping national identity and addressing contemporary social challenges. By examining how literature can influence public opinion and policy, the authors provide valuable insights into the potential power of creative writing to effect change.

Additionally, the stories and poems included in this volume showcase the literary talent of the contributors. From poignant narratives of love and loss to thought-provoking reflections on war and conflict, the works in this collection offer a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. The diversity of genres and styles represented in these pages ensures that there is something for every reader to enjoy.

Overall, The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 is a thought-provoking and illuminating publication that will appeal to anyone interested in literature, politics, or history. Its timely essays and timeless stories make it a valuable addition to any library.

First Page:

THE

CONTINENTAL MONTHLY:

DEVOTED TO

LITERATURE AND NATIONAL POLICY.

VOL. V. MAY, 1864. No. V.

AMERICAN FINANCES AND RESOURCES.

LETTER NO. V. OF HON. ROBERT J. WALKER.

LONDON, 10 Half Moon Street, Piccadilly, February 8th, 1864 .

In my third and fourth letters on American finances and resources, the following comparisons were instituted: Massachusetts and New Jersey, Free States, with Maryland and South Carolina, Slave States; New York and Pennsylvania, Free States, with Virginia, Slave State; Rhode Island, Free State, with Delaware, Slave State; Illinois, Free State, with Missouri, Slave State; the Free States of 1790, with the Slave States of that day; the Free States of 1860, with the Slave States of that date. These comparisons were based on the official returns of the Census of the United States, and exhibited in each case and in the aggregate the same invariable result, the vastly superior progress of the Free States in wealth, population, and education.

I will now institute one other comparison, Kentucky, slaveholding, with Ohio, a Free State.

Kentucky population in 1790, 73,077; Ohio, none. 1800: Kentucky, 220,955; Ohio, 45,365. 1860: Kentucky, 1,155,684; Ohio, 2,339,502. We must institute the comparison from 1800, as Ohio was a wilderness in 1790, when Kentucky had a population of 73,077... Continue reading book >>

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