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CHAPTER XV.
The Apportionment Bill-Washington's Veto-his Concern at the grow-
ing Asperities of Congress-intended Retirement-Jefferson's Deter-
mination 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 Address-Madison's Draft-Jeffer-
son urges his Continuance,
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CHAPTER XVI.
Jefferson's Suspicions-Contemned by Hamilton-Washington's Expostu-
lation-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-Wash-
ington's Proclamation-renewed Effort to allay the Discord in his
Cabinet,
124
CHAPTER XVII.
Washington unanimously 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,
141
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 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 Lafayette, . 146
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,
153
CHAPTER XX.
Genet presents his Letter of Credence-bis Diplomatic Speech-Washing-
ton'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, 162
CHAPTER XXI.
Washington called to Mount Vernon-the Case of the Little Sarah comes
up in his Absence-Governor Mifflin determined to prevent her De-
parture-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 Cabi-
net Council-its Determination communicated to Genet-the Vessel
sails in Defiance of it-Formation of the Democratic Society-the Re-
call of Genet determined on-the ribald Lampoon-Washington's
Outburst,
169
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 enthusiastic Reception-is informed by
Jefferson of the Measures for his Recall-his Rage and Reply-De-
cline of his Popularity,
178
CHAPTER XXIII.
Neutrality endangered by Great Britain-her ill-advised Measures-De-
tention of Vessels bound for France-Impressment of American Sea-
men-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 Minori-
ty in the House-Proclamation of Neutrality sustained-Jefferson's
Report-Retires from the Cabinet-his parting Rebuke to Genet—his
Character of Washington,
187
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 Ascendant-a
Chance for accommodating Difficulties-Jefferson's Hopes of Recon-
ciliation-the War cry uppermost-Washington determines to send a
Special Envoy to the Britisin Government-Jefferson's Letter to Tench
Coxe,
197
CHAPTER XXV.
James Monroe appointed Minister to France in place of Gouverneur Mor-
ris recalled his Reception-Pennsylvania Insurrection-Proclamation
of Washington-Perseverance of the Insurgents-Second Proclama-
tion-the President proceeds against them-General Morgan-Law-
rence 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,
208
CHAPTER XXVI.
Washington's Denunciation of self-created Societies-not relished by Con-
gress--Campaign of General Wayne--Hamilton Reports a Plan for
the Redemption of the Public Debt-and retires from his Post as Sec-
retary of the Treasury-is succeeded by Oliver Wolcott-Resignation
of Knox-succeeded by Timothy Pickering-Close of the Session,. 218
CHAPTER XXVII.
Washington's anxiety about the Progress of the Negotiation with Eng-
land-Jay's Treaty arrives for Ratification-Predisposition to Con-
demn-Return of Jay-Adet succeeds Fauchet as Minister from
France-the Treaty laid before the Senate-Ratified with a Qualifica-
tion-a novel Question-popular Discontent-Abstract of the Treaty
Published-violent Opposition to it—Washington resolved to ratify—
his resolution suspended-goes to Mount Vernon-Reply to an Ad-
dress 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 Depart-
ment of State-M'Henry appointed Secretary of War-Arrival of
George Washington Lafayette,
226
235
CHAPTER XXIX.
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-Washing-
ton's View of the Political Campaign-Jefferson's Fears of an Attempt
to sow Dissension between him and Washington-Mr. Monroe Recall-
ed, and C. C. Pinckney appointed in his stead-Resentful Policy of
France,
246
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CHAPTER XXX.
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 Jackson-offensive Publication of the French Minister
-John Adams declared President-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,
260
CHAPTER XXXI.
Washington at Mount Vernon-Influx of strange Faces-Lawrence Lewis
-Miss Nelly Custis-Washington's Counsel in Love Matters-8
romantic Episode-Return of George Washington Lafayette,
CHAPTER XXXII.
272
Parting Address of the French Directory to Mr. Monroe-the new
American Minister ordered to leave the Republic-Congress Con-
vened-Measures of Defence Recommended-Washington's Concern-
Appointment of three Envoys Extraordinary-Doubts their Success—
hears of an old Companion in Arms-the three Ministers and Talley-
rand-their Degrading Treatment-Threatened War with France—
Washington appointed Commander-in-Chief-arranges for three
Major Generals-Knox Aggrieved, .
282
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 Republic-Washington's Surprise-his Activity on his
Estate-Political Anxieties-Concern about the Army,
300
CHAPTER XXXIV.
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-Pro-
ceedings of Congress on his Death-Conclusion,
308
APPENDIX.
I.-Portraits of Washington, .
II.-Washington's Farewell Address,
III.-Proceedings of Congress in consequence of the Death of Washing-
ton, .
IV. Washington's Will,
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