The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy

"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862" by Various is a collection of writings from the Civil War era that explores the critical issues of the time. It tackles themes of national policy, the Constitution's role, and the survival of the Union amidst rebellion. Right from the start, the volume challenges the idea of preserving the Constitution and the Union in their pre-war states, suggesting that such an approach dangerously overlooks the need to actively suppress the rebellion. The author emphasizes the government's necessity to use military force, setting a determined tone for the rest of the pieces, promising a stirring defense of the Union and a strong stance against those who threaten to break it apart.