General Conference Bulletin, vol. 1

“POLITICAL SPEECHES AND DEBATES BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.”

L. T. NICOLA

THIS is the name of a new book just issued by the International Tract Society. Its publication was authorized by the action of the last General Conference. It is safe to say that it is one of the most important publications ever issued from the press. The book begins with Lincoln’s speech at Peoria, in 1854, which gives the whole history of the question at issue up to the repeal of the Missouri Compromise in that year. This is followed by Lincoln’s speech at Springfield, June 26, 1857, which carries the history up to the Dred Scott decision, in that year. Then follows Lincoln’s speech at the Springfield Convention, which named him for Senator, with which begins the close contest between Senator Douglas and himself, and that continued to increase until his inauguration. The book closes, practically, with Lincoln’s first inaugural address. GCB July 1895, page 562.9

This arrangement, it will be seen, gives the full history of the whole question involved, and is practically a political history of the country up to the breaking out of the war. Many striking parallels are drawn between the times of the Civil War and our own day. These parallels clearly show that the principles discussed by Lincoln are of vital importance, and should be carefully studied. A copious index, numerous sub-heads, and a thorough arrangement are marked features of this publication, which render this the ideal edition for students. The book contains 540 pages, and is printed in clear type, on laid paper, bound in buckram, with portraits of the authors and of their monuments. Price. $1.75, postpaid. It can be obtained of all our State Tract Societies. GCB July 1895, page 562.10