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abroad-Contrast of his and Jefferson's Views on the French Crisis-News of

the French Revolution in America-Popular Excitement-Washington's cau-

tious 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 be-

tween the Civil and Municipal Authorities on the President's entry into Boston

-A Contest of Etiquette-Washington's account of his Entry-His Reception-

A new Punctilio-Address of the Cincinnati Society-Return to New York....

Col. John Trumbull-Message to Washington from Lafayette-Jefferson's embarka-

tion for America-Washington forwards his Commission as Secretary 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 Government-New York at that Period-Jefferson apprehends Monar-

chical Designs..

The Assumption of the State Debts discussed--Washington in favor-A Majority of

Two against it-Hamilton's Appeal to Jefferson on the Subject-The latter ar-

ranges for a Compromise-His account of it-Adjustment about the Seat of Gov-

ernment--Assumption carried-Treaty of Peace with the Creeks-Cavillings

about Presidential Etiquette-Washington's Defence-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's Opinion of his Position-Washington's dubious and anx-

ious Views-Presented by Lafayette with the Key of the Bastille-Visits Rhode

Island and Mount Vernon....

Frontier Difficulties with the Indians-General Harmer's Expedition against them

-Ambuscade of Col. Hardin's Detachment-Escape of Capt. Armstrong-A

second Detachment of Col. Hardin compelled to retreat-Washington's long

Anxiety as to the Result of the Enterprise-Final Tidings...

Congress reassembles at Philadelphia-Residence of Washington at the new Seat of

Government-The State Carriage-Hamilton's Financial Arrangements-Impost

and Excise Bill-Passage of a Bill for a National Bank-Jefferson's Objections-

Formation of two Political Parties under Hamilton and Jefferson-Their differ-

ent Views-Dissatisfaction of Congress at the Report of Harmer's Expedition-

Washington's Address to the Seneca Chiefs-His desire to civilize the Savages-

Kentucky and Vermont admitted into the Union-First Congress expires-A

new Expedition projected against the Hostile Tribes under General St. Clair-

Washington's solemn Warning on taking leave of him......

Washington's Tour through the Southern States-Letter to Lafayette-Gloomy Pic-

ture of French Affairs by Gouverneur Morris-His allusion to Lafayette-Lafay-

ette depicts the Troubles of a Patriot Leader-Washington's Reply-Jefferson's

ardent Views of the French Revolution-Distrust of John Adams-His Contri-

butions to Fenno's Gazette-Reprint of Paine's Rights of Man-Flight and Re-

capture of Louis XVI.-Jefferson communicates the News to Washington-His

Satisfaction when the King accepts the Constitution..

Rural 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 dis-

astrous Contest and dismal Retreat-How Washington received the Intelli-

The Apportionment Bill-Washington's Veto-His Concern at the growing Asperi-

ties of Congress-Intended Retirement-Jefferson's determination to retire at

the same Time-Remonstrance of Washington-His request to Madison to pre-

pare Valedictory-Wayne appointed to succeed St. Clair-Congress adjourns-

Washington at Mount Vernon-Suggests Topics for his Farewell Address-Mad-

ison's Draft-Jefferson urges his continuance......

Jefferson's Suspicions-Contemned by Hamilton-Washington's Expcstulation-

Complains of the Conduct of Freneau's Paper-Hamilton and Randolph urge

him to a Re-election-A warring Cabinet-Hamilton's attack on Jefferson-

Washington'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 re-elected-Opening of Session of Congress-Topics of

the President's Speech-Abortive attack upon the Secretary of the Treasury—

Washington installed for his Second Term.....

Gouverneur Morris Minister at the French Court-His Representations of the State

of Affairs-Washington's concern for Lafayette-Jefferson annoyed at his Fore-

bodings-Overthrow of the French Monarchy-Imprisonment of Lafayette-Jef-

ferson concerned, but not discouraged at the Republican Massacres-Washington

shocked-His Letter to the Marchioness Lafayette...

Washington's entrance upon his Second Term-Gloomy Auspices-Execution of

Louis XVI.-France declares War against England-Belligerent Excitement in

America-Proclamation of Neutrality-French Mission to the United States-

Genet arrives in Charleston-His Reception in Philadelphia-Views of Jefferson

and Hamilton-Washington's dispassionate Opinion......

Genet presents his Letter of Credence-His Diplomatic Speech-Washington's Con-

versation with Jefferson-Capture of the Ship Grange and other British Vessels

-Question of Restitution-Dissatisfaction of Genet-Demands Release of two

American Citizens-Washington's Sensitiveness to the Attacks of the Press-His

unshaken. Determination.....

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 Privateer until the President's return-Evasive

assurance of Genet-Distrust of Hamilton and Knox-Washington returns to

Philadelphia-A Cabinet Council-Its determination communicated to Genet-

The Vessel sails in defiance of it-Formation of the Democratic Society--The

recall of Genet determined on-The Ribald Lampoon-Washington's Outburst. 159

Threatened Dissolution of the Cabinet--Action between the Ambuscade and Boston

-Triumphant return of the former to New York-A French Fleet arrives same

Day--Excitement of the People-Genet arrives in the midst of it-His enthusi-

astic Reception-Is informed by Jefferson of the Measures for his Recall-His

Rage and Reply--Decline of his Popularity....

Neutrality endangered by Great Britain-Her ill-advised Measures-Detention of

Vessels bound for France-Impressment of American Seamen-Persistence in

holding the Western Posts-Congress assembles in December-The President's

opening Speech-His Censure of Genet-The Vice President's allusion to it-

The Administration in a Minority in the House-Proclamation of Neutrality

sustained-Jefferson's Report--Retires from the Cabinet-His parting Rebuke

to Genet--is Character of Washington.....

Debate on Jefferson's Report on Commercial Intercourse-A Naval Force proposed

for the Protection of Commerce against Piratical Cruisers-Further instances of

the Audacity of Genet-His Recall-Arrival of his Successor-Irritation excited

by British Captures of American Vessels-Preparations for Defence-Embargo-

Intense excitement at "British Spoliations"-Partisans of France in the Ascend-

ant-A Chance for accommodating Difficulties-Jefferson's Hopes of Reconcilia-

tion-The War Cry uppermost-Washington determines to send a special Envoy

to the British Government-Jefferson's Letter to Tench Coxe....

James Monroe appointed Minister to France in place of Gouverneur Morris re-

called-His Reception-Pennsylvania Insurrection-Proclamation of Washing-

ton-Perseverance of the Insurgents-Second Proclamation-The President pro-

ceeds against them-General Morgan-Lawrence Lewis-Washington arranges a

Plan of Military Operations-Returns to Philadelphia, leaving Lee in command

-Submission of the Insurgents-The President's Letter on the Subject to Jay,

Minister at London...

Washington's Denunciation of self-created Societies-Not relished by Congress-

Campaign of General Wayne-Hamilton reports a Plan for the Redemption of

the Public Debt-And retires from his Post as Secretary of the Treasury-Is

succeeded by Oliver Wolcott-Resignation of Knox-Succeeded by Timothy

Pickering-Close of the Session....

Washington's Anxiety about the Progress of the Negotiation with England-Jay's

Treaty arrives for Ratification-Predisposition to Condemn-Return of Jay-

Adet succeeds Fauchet as Minister from France-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 re-

solved to ratify-His Resolution suspended-Goes to Mount Vernon-Reply to

an Address from Boston -Increasing Clamor.............
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CHAPTER XXVIII.

Washington recalled to the Seat of Government-Conduct of Randolph brought in

Question-Treaty Signed-Resignation of Randolph-His Correspondence with

Washington-Unlimited Disclosure permitted-Appearance of his Vindication-

Pickering transferred to the Department of State--M'Henry appointed Secretary

of War-Arrival of George Washington Lafayette.......

Meeting of Congress-Washington's Official Summary of the Events of the Year-

Cordial Response of the Senate-Partial Demur of the House-Washington's

Position and Feelings with regard to England, as shown by himself-Mr. Adet

presents the Colors of France-The Treaty returned-Proceedings thereupon-

Thomas Pinckney resigns as Minister at London-Rufus King appointed in his

Place-Washington's View of the Political Campaign-Jefferson's Fears of an at-

tempt to sow Dissension between him and Washington-Mr. Monroe recalled,

and C. C. Pinckney appointed in his Stead-Resentful Policy of France........ 231

Washington's Farewell Address-Meets the two Houses of Congress for the last

Time--His Speech-Replies of the Senate and House-Mr. Giles-Andrew Jack-

son-Offensive Publication of the French Minister-John Adams declared Presi-

dent--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 Washington at the Close of the Ceremony...

Washington at Mount Vernon-Influx of strange Faces-Lawrence Lewis--Miss

Nelly Custis-Washington's Counsel in Love Matters--A Romantic Episode-

Return of George Washington Lafayette.....

Parting Address of the French Directory to Mr. Monroe--The new American Minis-

ter ordered to leave the Republic-Congress convened-Measures of Defence

recommended-Washington's Concern-Appointment of three Envoys Extraor-

dinary-Doubts their Success-Hears of an old Companion 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 Repub-

lic-Washington's Surprise-His Activity on his Estate-Political Anxieties-

Concern about the Army...

Washington digests a Plan for the Management of his Estate-His Views in regard

to a Military Academy-Letter to Hamilton-His last Hours-The Funeral-

The Will-Its Provisions in regard to his Slaves-Proceedings of Congress on his

Death-Conclusion.......

I.-Portraits of Washington.....

II.-Washington's Farewell Address..

III.-Proceedings of Congress in consequence of the Death of Washington....

IV.-Washington's Will....

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