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torical Applications-News of Jacob Van Braam—Opening of
Spring-Agricultural Life resumed-Recollections of the Fair-
faxes-Meeting of the Order of Cincinnati-Tour of Washing-
ton and Dr. Craik to the West-Ideas of Internal Improvement
-Parting with Lafayette
54
CHAPTER XXXV.
Scheme of Inland Navigation-Shares of Stock offered to Washing-
ton-Declined—Rural Improvements-The Tax of Letter-writ-
ing-The Tax of Sitting for Likenesses-Ornamental Gardening
-Management of the Estate-Domestic Life-Visit of Mr. Wat-
son-Reverential Awe inspired by Washington-Irksome to
him-Instances of his Festive Gayety-Of his Laughing-Pas-
sion for Hunting revived-Death of Gen. Greene-His Char-
acter-Washington's Regrets and Encomiums-Letters to the
French Noblemen
67
CHAPTER XXXVI.
Washington doubts the Solidity of the Confederation-Correspond-
ence with John Jay on the Subject-Plan of a Convention of all
the States to revise the Federal System-Washington heads the
Virginia Delegation-Insurrection in Massachusetts-The Con-
vention-A Federal Constitution organized-Ratified .
87
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Washington talked of for the Presidency-His Letters on the
Subject expressing his Reluctance-His Election-His Prog-
ress to the Seat of Government-His Reception at New York-
The Inauguration
. 103
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
121
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.
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
127
133
. 138
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
146
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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156
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
162
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
. 166
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
176
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.
183
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
. 188
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
192
CHAPTER XIII.
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
198
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-
ance.
217
CHAPTER XVI.
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