THE

WORKS OF WILLIAM H. SEWARD

EDITED BY GEORGE E. BAKER.

IN THREE VOLUMES, 8V0.

GENERAL DIVISION OF CONTENTS.

VOLUME I.

1.-BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR.

II. SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF NEW YORK.
III.-SPEECHES IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
IV. DEBATES IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
V.-FORENSIC ARGUMENTS.

VOLUME II.

VI.-NOTES ON NEW YORK.

VII.-ANNUAL MESSAGES TO THE LEGISLATURE.
VIII-SPECIAL MESSAGES TO THE LEGISLATURE.
IX.-OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

X.-PARDON PAPERS.

VOLUME III.

XI.-ORATIONS AND DISCOURSES.

XII.-OCCASIONAL SPEECHES AND ADDRESSES.

XIII.-EXECUTIVE SPEECHES.

XIV.-POLITICAL WRITINGS.

XV.-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE.

XVI.-LETTERS FROM EUROPE.

XVII-SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF THE U. S., continued.

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It has been well said that there is no living American statesman whose works embody so much that will fix and reward the attention of the student, the statesman, and the philanthropist, as those of Governor Seward. To the general reader-to those who wish to know who and what Governor Seward is, and especially to all who desire to obtain a complete history of the times for the last quarter of a century-these volumes are of the highest interest. Popular Education in all its phases; Internal Improvements, embracing the entire history of the origin, completion, and proposed enlargement of the Erie canal, and of the New York and Erie and other railroads; Slavery, its rights and prerogatives, the duties and obligations of the free States in regard to it; the Public Land question, with a history and discussion of the Anti-Rent troubles in this state; Crime and its penalties; Political Economy, in its adaptation to our national condition; the Fugitive-Slave Law; the Annexation of Cuba; the Maintenance of the National Honor; the Protection of American Rights; the Public Lands, &c., &c., have all been discussed with a freedom, vigor, and clearness, seldom if ever equalled, and afford information to all who wish to understand or discuss the great questions of the day.

In the execution of the mechanical portion of the work, it has been the aim of the Publisher that nothing shall be left to be desired.

The volumes contain a Portrait of Governor Seward, a View of his Birth. place at Florida, N. Y., and his present Residence at Auburn--all engraven in the best style of the art.

The Works have been received with unusual favor by all parties and shades of parties, as may be seen in the following extracts from the principal newspapers in the United States:

The Utica Herald says: "The type is plain and neat, the paper fine and white, the binding tasteful and durable, and each volume is ornamented with an engraving."

The National Era speaks of them as "three large volumes, containing in the aggregate near two thousand pages, giving evidence of great industry, thorough investigation, patient and laborious thought, excellent scholarship, and a wide range of ideas-possessing an interest and value independent of time and place."

The New York Times says: "The first volume might be appropriately lettered-W. H. SEWARD, THE ORATOR.' The second might stand by its side, in like manner-' W. H. SEWARD, THE PRACTICAL STATESMAN,' containing, as it does, his messages as governor, his pardon papers, official correspondence, and various writings upon political topics of state moment. The third volume, were we publisher, should be designated-W. H. SEWARD, THE SCHOLAR,' for in its pages appear his classical eulogies and agricultural discourses—selections from his general correspondence and notes of European travel. And yet there is not a speech, a paper, or a letter, in either volume, from which the critic could not discover the three characteristics of a scholar, orator, and

statesman.

The Louisville (Ky.) Courier says: "Mr. Seward deserves distinction, not only as a politician or statesman, but also as a moral essayist, a philanthropist, a stanch friend of popular education, and a writer of great force and eloquence."

The National Intelligencer says: The Works of William H. Seward are able works, and give evidence of great intellect, of study, taste, and generous feelings."

The Phrenological Journal says: 'These elegant volumes form a collection of writings on subjects of universal moment and interest, and in every respect may be regarded as one of the most valuable publications of the day."