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CONTENTS OF VOL. V.
CHAPTER I.
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The new Government-Domestic and Foreign Relations-Washington'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...
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 Hamil-
ton-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-Recep-
tions at the Seat of Government-The President's Equipage.
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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 Execu-
tive Departments instituted-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..
CHAPTER V.
The Department of State still without a Head-Sketch of Jefferson's Character and
Opinions-Deeply immersed in French Politics at Paris-Gouverneur Morris
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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....
CHAPTER VI.
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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.... 38
CHAPTER VII.
Col. John Trumbull-Message to Washington from Lafayette-Jefferson's embarka-
tion 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 Washington-His Reply-Jefferson's arrival at the
Seat of Government-New York at that Period-Jefferson apprehends Monar-
chical 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 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...
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 anx-
ious Views-Presented by Lafayette with the Key of the Bastille-Visits Rhode
Island and Mount Vernon...
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CHAPTER XI.
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...
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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....
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CHAPTER XIII
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....
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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 dis-
astrous Contest and dismal Retreat-How Washington received the Intelli-
gence..
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CHAPTER XV.
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.
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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 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.....
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CHAPTER XVII.
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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....
CHAPTER XVIII.
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.....
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CHAPTER XIX.
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..
CHAPTER XX.
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...
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CHAPTER XXI.
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 détermined on-The Ribald Lampoon-Washington's Outburst. 159
CHAPTER XXII.
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.
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CHAPTER XXIII.
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-His Character of Washington.....
CHAPTER XXIV.
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...
CHAPTER XXV.
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...
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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 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.
CHAPTER XXVII.
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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.
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....
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