The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1862: Devoted to Literature and National Policy

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, published in June 1862, is a historical magazine issue featuring various authors. It focuses on significant themes of literature and national policy during a critical period in American history, particularly the contentious issue of slavery and its constitutional implications. The volume includes a critical analysis of the Constitution's treatment of slavery, presenting arguments from both Free and Slave States, and discusses the evolving nature of slavery and freedom in America as tensions escalated toward the Civil War.