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CHAPTER XXII.
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Threatened Dissolution of the Cabinet. — Action be-
tween the Ambuscade and Boston. Triumphant
Return of the Former to New York. A French
Fleet arrives same Day. - Excitement of the Peo-
ple. Genet arrives in the Midst of it. His En-
thusiastic Reception. Is informed by Jefferson of
the Measures for his Recall. - His Rage and Reply.
- Decline of his Popularity
CHAPTER XXIII.
Neutrality endangered by Great Britain. - Her Ill-ad-
vised Measures. Detention of Vessels bound for
France. Impressment of American Seamen.
Persistence in Holding the Western Posts. - Con-
gress assembles in December. The President's
Opening Speech. His Censure of Genet. The
Vice-President's Allusion to it.
The Administra-
tion in a Minority in the House. - Proclamation of
Neutrality sustained.- Jefferson's Report.- Retires
from the Cabinet. — His Parting Rebuke to Genet.
- His Character of Washington
CHAPTER XXIV.
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Debate on Jefferson's Report on Commercial Intercourse.
-A Naval Force proposed for the Protection of
Commerce against Piratical Cruisers. Further In-
Embargo.
stances of the Audacity of Genet. His Recall.
Arrival of his Successor. Irritation excited by
British Captures of American Vessels. - Prepara-
tions for Defense.
Intense Excite-
ment at "British Spoliations."-Partisans of France
in the Ascendant.-A Chance for Accommodating
Difficulties. Jefferson's Hopes of Reconciliation.
- The War Cry uppermost. Washington deter-
mines to send a Special Envoy to the British Govern.
ment. Jefferson's Letter to Tench Coxe
CHAPTER XXV.
James Monroe appointed Minister to France in place of
Gouverneur Morris recalled. His Reception.
Pennsylvania Insurrection.-Proclamation of Wash-
ington. Perseverance of the Insurgents. Second
Proclamation. The President proceeds against
them. General Morgan. Lawrence Lewis.
Washington arranges a Plan of Military Operations.
-Returns to Philadelphia, leaving Lee in Com-
mand. Submission of the Insurgents. The Pres-
ident's Letter on the Subject to Jay, Minister at
London
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CHAPTER XXVI.
Washington's Denunciation of Self-created Societies.
Not relished by Congress.- Campaign of General
Wayne.- Hamilton reports a Plan for the Redemp-
tion of the Public Debt. And retires from his Post
as Secretary of the Treasury. - Is succeeded by
ceeded by Timothy Pickering. Close of the Ses-
sion
231
CHAPTER XXVII.
Washington's Anxiety about the Progress of the Nego-
tiation with England. — Jay's Treaty arrives for
Ratification. Predisposition to condemn.-Return
Adet succeeds Fauchet as Minister from
The Treaty laid before the Senate. -
Ratified with a Qualification. - A Novel Question.
Popular Discontent. - Abstract of the Treaty
published. Violent Opposition to it. -Washington
resolved to ratify. His Resolution suspended. -
Goes to Mount Vernon. - Reply to an Address from
Boston. Increasing Clamor .
CHAPTER XXVIII.
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Washington recalled to the Seat of Government. Con-
duct of Randolph brought into Question. - Treaty
signed. Resignation of Randolph. His Corre-
spondence with Washington.-Unlimited Disclosure
permitted.-Appearance of his Vindication. Pick-
ering transferred to the Department of State. ·
M'Henry appointed Secretary of War. - Arrival of 249
George Washington Lafayette.
CHAPTER XXIX.
Meeting of Congress.-Washington's Official Summary
of the Events of the Year. - Cordial Response of
the Senate. Partial Demur of the House. Wash-
ington's Position and Feelings with regard to Eng-
land, as shown by himself. - Mr. Adet presents the
Colors of France. The Treaty returned. - Pro-
Thomas Pinckney resigns
ceedings thereupon.
as Minister at London. - Rufus King appointed in
his Place. Washington's View of the Political
Campaign. - Jefferson's Fears of an Attempt to
sow Dissension between him and Washington.-
Mr. Monroe recalled and C. C. Pinckney appointed
in his Stead. - Resentful Policy of France
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CHAPTER XXX.
Re-
Washington's Farewell Address.-Meets the Two Houses
of Congress for the Last Time. - His Speech.
plies of the Senate and House. Mr. Giles. - An-
drew Jackson. Offensive Publication of the
French Minister. John Adams declared President.
-Washington's Letter to Knox on the Eve of his
Retirement.-The Spurious Letters. His Farewell
Dinner. John Adams takes the Oath of Office.-
Greetings of Washingtor at the Close of the Cere-
mony
276
CHAPTER XXXI.
washington at Mount Vernon. Influx of Strange
Faces. Lawrence Lewis. Miss Nelly Custis. -
Washington's Counsel in Love Matters. A Ro-
mantic Episode. — Return of George Washington
Lafayette .
CHAPTER XXXII.
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Parting Address of the French Directory to Mr. Mon-
roe.The New American Minister ordered to leave
the Republic. - Congress convened. Measures of
Defense recommended.-Washington's Concern.
Appointment of Three Envoys Extraordinary.
Doubts their Success. Hears of an Old Compan-
ion in Arms.-The Three Ministers and Talleyrand.
Their Degrading Treatment. -Threatened War
with France. - Washington appointed Commander-
in-chief. Arranges for Three Major-generals.
Knox aggrieved
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Washington taxed anew with the Cares of Office.
Correspondence with Lafayette. - A Marriage at
Mount Vernon. Appointment of a Minister to
the French Republic. — Washington's Surprise. -
His Activity on his Estate.-Political Anxieties. -
Concern about the Army.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Washington digests a Plan for the Management of his
Estate. His Views in regard to a Military Acad-
emy.-Letter to Hamilton. His Last Hours. -
The Funeral. - The Will. Its Provisions in re-
gard to his Slaves. - Proceedings of Congress on
his Death. Conclusion
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III. - Proceedings of Congress in Consequence of the
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