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Selection of Officers for the Treasury and War De-

partments. Hamilton instructed to report a Finan-

cial Plan at the next Session of Congress. Ar-

rangement of the Judiciary Department. Ed-

mund Randolph. — Adjournment of Congress.-—-

Its Character, by Fisher Ames.

The Department of State still without a Head. - Sketch

of Jefferson's Character and Opinions. - Deeply im-

mersed in French Politics at Paris. - Gouverneur

Morris abroad. - Contrast of his and Jefferson's

Views of the French Crisis. News of the French

Revolution in America.

Popular Excitement.

Washington's Cautious Opinion on the Subject. -

Hamilton's Apprehensive View. - Jefferson offered

a Place in the Cabinet as Secretary of State

Washington's Journey through the Eastern States.

John Hancock. - Clashing between the Civil and

Municipal Authorities on the President's Entry into

Boston. A Contest of Etiquette. - Washington's

Account of his Entry.-His Reception.-

Address of the Cincinnati Society. -

Return to New York

Colonel John Trumbull. - Message to Washington from

Lafayette.Jefferson's Embarkation for America.

Washington forwards his Commission as Secre-

tary of State. His Acceptance

Reassembling of Congress. - Financial Condition of the

Country. Its Debt at Home and Abroad. - Debts

of the States.-Hamilton's Report. - Opposition to

it. Dr. Stuart's Warning Letter to Washington.—

His Reply.-Jefferson's Arrival at the Seat of Gov-

ernment. New York at that Period. - Jefferson

apprehends Monarchical Designs

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The Assumption of the State Debts discussed. Wash-

ington in Favor. - A Majority of Two against it.

Hamilton's Appeal to Jefferson on the Subject.

The Latter arranges for a Compromise. - His Ac-

count of it.-Adjustment about the Seat of Gov-

ernment. Assumption carried. - Treaty of Peace

with the Creeks.- Cavilings about Presidential

Etiquette.-Washington's Defense. - Adjournment

of Congress. Fancied Harmony of the Cabinet. —

Jefferson suspects Hamilton of Finesse in procuring

his Agency in the Assumption.

Lafayette at the Head of the Revolution in France. -

His Letter to Washington.-Gouverneur Morris'

Opinion of his Position. Washington's dubious

and anxious Views. - Presented by Lafayette with

the Key of the Bastile. Visits Rhode Island and

Frontier Difficulties with the Indians. - General Har-

mer's Expedition against them. - Ambuscade of

Colonel Hardin's Detachment. -Escape of Captain

Armstrong. A Second Detachment of Colonel

Hardin compelled to retreat.-Washington's Long

Anxiety as to the Result of the Enterprise. Final

Congress reassembles at Philadelphia. - Residence of

Washington at the New Seat of Government.-The

State Carriage. Hamilton's Financial Arrange-

ments. Impost and Excise Bill. - Passage of a

Bill for a National Bank. - Jefferson's Objections.

- Formation of two Political Parties under Hamil-

ton and Jefferson. Their Different Views. - Dis-

satisfaction of Congress at the Report of Harmer's

Expedition. Washington's Address to the Seneca

Chiefs.- His Desire to civilize the Savages.- Ken-

tucky and Vermont admitted into the Union.

First Congress expires. A New Expedition pro-

jected against the Hostile Tribes under General St.

Clair. - Washington's Solemn Warning on taking

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Washington's Tour through the Southern States.

ter to Lafayette. - Gloomy Picture of French Affairs

by Gouverneur Morris. — His Allusion to Lafayette.

-Lafayette depicts the Troubles of a Patriot Leader.

- Washington's Reply. - Jefferson's Ardent Views

of the French Revolution. - Distrust of John Adams.

- His Contributions to Fenno's Gazette. Reprint

of Paine's Rights of Man. - Flight and Recapture

of Louis XVI. - Jefferson communicates the News

to Washington. His Satisfaction when the King

accepts the Constitution

Bural Hours at Mount Vernon. - Assembling of Second

Congress. Washington's Opening Speech. - Two

Expeditions organized against the Indians, under

Scott and Wilkinson. - Their Feeble Result.-

Third Expedition under St. Clair. - His Disastrous

Contest and Dismal Retreat. -How Washington

received the Intelligence

The Apportionment Bill. Washington's Veto. - His

Concern at the Growing Asperities of Congress. —

Intended Retirement. - Jefferson's Determination

to retire at the same Time. · Remonstrance of

Washington. His Request to Madison to prepare

Valedictory. - Wayne appointed to succeed St.

Clair. - Congress adjourns.-Washington at Mount

Vernon. Suggests Topics for his Farewell Ad-

Madison's Draft. Jefferson urges His

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Jefferson's Suspicion.

Contemned by Hamilton.

Washington's Expostulation. - Complains of the

Conduct of Freneau's Paper. - Hamilton and Ran-

dolph urge him to a Reëlection.

inet. Hamilton's Attack on Jefferson. Wash-

ington's Healing Admonitions. Replies of the two

Secretaries. Continued Hostility to the Excise

Law. Washington's Proclamation. Renewed

Effort to allay the Discord in his Cabinet

Washington unanimously reëlected.

Opening of Ses-

sion of Congress. - Topics of the President's Speech.

-Abortive Attack upon the Secretary of the Treas-

- Washington installed for his Second Term. 151

Gouverneur Morris Minister at the French Court. His

Representations of the State of Affairs. Washing-

ton's Concern for Lafayette. Jefferson annoyed

at his Forebodings. Overthrow of the French

Monarchy. Imprisonment of Lafayette.- Jeffer-

son concerned, but not discouraged at the Repub-

Washington's Entrance upon his Second Term.-Gloomy

Auspices. Execution of Louis XVI. — France de-

clares War against England. — Belligerent Excite-

ment in America. — Proclamation of Neutrality.

French Mission to the United States. Genet ar-

rives in Charleston.- His Reception in Philadelphia.

-Views of Jefferson and Hamilton. - Washington's

Dispassionate Opinion

Genet presents his Letter of Credence. - His Diplomatic

Washington's Conversation with Jeffer-

Capture of the Ship Grange and other Brit-

Question of Restitution. - Dissatis-

faction of Genet. Demands Release of two Amer-

ican Citizens. Washington's Sensitiveness to the

Attacks of the Press. His unshaken Determina-

Washington called to Mount Vernon. - The Case of the

Little Sarah comes up in his Absence. Governor

Mifflin determined to prevent her Departure. - Rage

of Genet. - Jefferson urges Detention of the Pri-

vateer until the President's Return. Evasive As-

surance of Genet. Distrust of Hamilton and Knox.

-Washington returns to Philadelphia. - A Cabi-

net Council. Its Determination communicated to

Genet. The Vessel sails in Defiance of it. -For-

mation of the Democratic Society. The Recall of

Genet determined on. The Ribald Lampoon. -

Washington's Outburst

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