"My country, 'tis of thee!" Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition.

CHAPTER X.

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NATIONAL DEFENCE.

Our harbors useless--Caught napping by England--Troops and the Indians--General Sheridan’s last report--General Sherman’s protests--Congressional inactivity--Admiral Porter hammering at Congress--A blast from the late Samuel J. Tilden--Desertions from the army--Statistics from General Schofield’s report--Frontier life for the soldier--Major Sumner’s plan.....303