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PART FIFTH
CHAPTER I.
The New Government-Domestic and Foreign Relations-Washing-
ton's anxious Position-Its Difficulties-Without Cabinet or
Constitutional Advisers-John Jay-Hamilton-His efficient
Support of the Constitution and Theoretic Doubts-James
Madison-Knox-His Characteristics.
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CHAPTER II.
Washington's Privacy beset with Visits of Compliment-Queries as
to the proper Line of Conduct in his Presidential Intercourse-
Opinions of Adams and Hamilton-Jefferson as to the Authors
of the Minor Forms and Ceremonies-His whimsical Anecdote
of the first Levee-Inaugural Ball
CHAPTER III.
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Journey of Mrs. Washington to New York-Honors paid her in
her Progress-Receptions at the Seat of Government-The
President's Equipage
CHAPTER IV.
Alarming Illness of the President-The Senate rejects one of his
Nominations-His sensitive Vindication of it-Death of his
Mother-Her Character-The Executive Departments insti-
tuted-Selection of Officers for the Treasury and War De-
partments-Hamilton instructed to report a Financial Plan at
the next Session of Congress-Arrangement of the Judiciary
Department-Edmund Randolph-Adjournment of Congress-
Its Character, by Fisher Ames
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CHAPTER V.
The Department of State still without a Head-Sketch of Jeffer-
son's Character and Opinions-Deeply immersed in French Poli-
tics at Paris-Gouverneur Morris abroad-Contrast of his and
Jefferson's Views on 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
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CHAPTER VI.
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-Wash-
ington's Account of his Entry-His Reception-A new Punc-
tilio- Address of the Cincinnati Society-Return to New
York.
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CHAPTER VII.
Col. John Trumbull-Message to Washington from Lafayette Jef-
ferson's Embarkation for America-Washington forwards his
Commission as Secretary of State-His Acceptance
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CHAPTER VIII.
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 Wash-
ington-His Reply-Jefferson's arrival at the Seat of Gov-
ernment-New York at that Period-Jefferson apprehends
Monarchial Designs
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CHAPTER IX.
The Assumption of the State Debts discussed-Washington in Favor
-A Majority of Two against it-Hamilton's Appeal to Jeffer-
son on the Subject-The latter arranges for a Compromise-His
Account of it-Adjustment about the Seat of Government-As-
sumption carried-Treaty of Peace with the Creeks-Cavilings
about Presidential Etiquette-Washington's Defense-Adjourn-
ment of Congress-Fancied Harmony of the Cabinet-Jefferson
suspects Hamilton of Finesse in procuring his Agency in the
Assumption
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CHAPTER X.
Lafayette at the Head of the Revolution in France-His Letter to
Washington-Gouverneur Morris's Opinion of his Position-
Washington's dubious and anxious Views-Presented by La-
fayette with the Key of the Bastile-Visits Rhode Island and
Mount Vernon.
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CHAPTER XI.
Frontier Difficulties with the Indians-General Harmer's Expedi-
tion 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
CHAPTER XII.
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
different 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 Ver-
mont 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
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CHAPTER XIIL
Washington's Tour through the Southern States-Letter to La-
fayette-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 satisfac-
tion when the King accepts the Constitution
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CHAPTER XIV.
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 disastrous Con-
test and dismal Retreat-How Washington received the In-
telligence. . 206
CHAPTER XV.
The Apportionment Bill-Washington's Veto-His Concern at the
growing Asperities of Congress-Intended Retirement-Jeffer-
son'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 Fare-
well Address-Madison's Draft-Jefferson urges his continu-
Jefferson's Suspicions-Contemned by Hamilton-Washington's
Expostulation-Complains of the Conduct of Freneau's Paper
-Hamilton and Randolph urge him to a Re-election-A war-
ring Cabinet-Hamilton's attack on Jefferson-Washington's
healing Admonition-Replies of the two Secretaries—Continued
Hostility to the Excise Law-Washington's Proclamation-Re-
newed Effort to allay the Discord in his Cabinet
CHAPTER XVII.
Washington unanimously re-elected-Opening of Session of Con-
gress-Topics of the President's Speech-Abortive attack upon
the Secretary of the Treasury-Washington installed for his
Second Term
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Gouverneur Morris Minister at the French Court-His Representa-
tions of the State of Affairs-Washington's Concern for La-
fayette-Jefferson annoyed at his Forebodings-Overthrow of
the French Monarchy-Imprisonment of Lafayette Jefferson
concerned, but not discouraged at the Republican Massacres-
Washington shocked-His Letter to the Marchioness La-
fayette
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CHAPTER XIX.
Washington's Entrance upon his Second Term-Gloomy Auspices—
Execution of Louis XVI.-France declares War against Eng-
land-Belligerent Excitement 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 Opin-
ion
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CHAPTER XX.
Genet presents his Letter of Credence-His Diplomatic Speech-
Washington's Conversation 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
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