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CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME.

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Second Presidential Election-Republican Triumph in the Congressional Elections-Closing

Session of the preceding Congress-It refuses to hear Heads of Departments on the Floor

-References to Heads of Departments sustained-Political Letters-French Relations

-The President's Views on them-Loan to United States Bank defeated-"The Catho

lic principle of Republicanism "-Partisan partialities towards France and England--

-Jefferson's strong Letter to Short-Republican Opposition to Jefferson's Retirement

-His disagreeable Position-Letter to his Daughter on the Subject-Defers his Retire-

ment-Refuses to form a Coalition with Hamilton-Additional Assumption defeated by

the President-W. S. Smith's Communications from the French Government--The

President urges Jefferson to accept the French Mission, when he retires from the Ca-

binet-De Ternant's application for Prepayment granted-Prepayment of entire French

Debt refused-Proceedings in Congress-Inquiry into the Conduct of the Secretary

of the Treasury-Hamilton's Replies to the House-Resolutions of Censure defeated-

Their Propriety considered-War between France and England-How regarded in the

United States-Cabinet Proceedings in reference to Reception of French Minister,

and to the Bindingness of French Treaties-President's Proclamation-Jefferson's

View of Randolph's Draft-President decides to receive French Minister, and that

the French Treaties are binding-Jefferson refuses to remove Freneau from Office-His

language and Motives considered-His Idea of a Casus Belli with the European Powers-

Morris instructed to respect the De Facto Government of France-Jefferson's Ideas on

Public Officers embarking in Speculations-Citizen Genet, the new French Minister-

His Arrival in the United States-English Vessels captured-The Popular Feeling-Ca

binet Deliberations on Neutrality Laws-Instructions to Pinckney-Jefferson's Descrip-

tion of the Views of the Cabinet-Hamilton's proposed Circular to the Collectors-Jef-

ferson's Reply to Complaints of Hammond-Complains to Hamilton of his Intrusions

on his Department-Cabinet divide on Propriety of restoring Prizes to England-Po-

sitions of the Several Members-President concurs with the Secretary of State-

Genet's Arrival and Reception in Philadelphia-His Reception by the President-

His Waiver of the American Guaranty of the French West Indies-Its Effect on the

Public Mind-Relations with Spain-Its hostile Deportment towards United States-

Instructions to American Commissioners in Spain-Cabinet Meetings in regard to

Southern Indians-Decisive Dispatches to Spain-Forwarded without a Cabinet Con-

sultation--War considered imminent-Federal Hostility to the French Republic con-

sidered-General Washington's Attitude on this Subject-His perfect Understanding

Correspondence with Genet-Concessions of France-Genet's Complaints and Jefferson's

Replies-Genet assumes an Angry and Criminatory Tone-His Proposal to stop Pay-

ments on the St. Domingo Drafts-Discussions in relation to the Treaty of 1778, etc.-

The President goes to Mount Vernon-Genet Arms and Commissions the Little Demo-

crat at Philadelphia-Mifflin reports her about to sail-Sends Dallas to Genet-Jeffer-

son visits Genet, and Particulars of their Interview-Genet intimates the Vessel will not

sail before the President's Return-Cabinet Meeting, July 8th-President's Return

expected in two or three Days-Hamilton and Knox propose to fire upon the Vessel if she

attempts to pass Mud Island-Jefferson dissents-Extracts from the two Papers-Was

Jefferson's scorching Reply merited-Difficulties of his Position-His Private Opinion

of Genet-Little Democrat drops down to Chester-President reached Philadelphia on

the 11th-His warm Note to Jefferson, and Jefferson's Answer-Cabinet Meeting on

the 12th-Jefferson's previous Action sustained-Judge Marshall's Manner of stating

the Facts Jefferson's Decided Letter to Spanish Commissioners-No Retreat in the

President's Policy-Jefferson tenders his Resignation, to take effect 1st of September

-Cabinet Discussions on demanding Recall of Genet-On an Appeal to the People-

On Rules of Neutrality-On convening Congress-Particulars of a Personal Interview

between Washington and Jefferson-Washington solicits a Delay of his Resignation-

Jefferson's Feelings on the Occasion-Jefferson's Consent, and the President's Reply-

Jefferson's Draft of Letter demanding Genet's Recall-Washington and Jefferson voted

down on a Clause-A Private Draft of Hamilton's not brought forward-Character of

Jefferson's Production-A Feature in the Ana-Genet's Visit to New York-The Certi-

ficate-makers-Genet's Appeal to the Public-A Hint of the degree of Control Jeffer-

son exercised over Freneau's Paper-Yellow Fever appears in Philadelphia-Outrage

of Du Plaine-British Orders in Council-French Retaliatory Decrees-Georgia pre-

paring to chastise the Creeks-Cabinet Action on the four preceding Subjects-Jeffer-

son's Excuse for Subscribing to the Resolution respecting England-His Dispatches in

regard to Du Plaine, and to Gov. Telfair-Progress of the Yellow Fever-Jefferson's

Draft of Instructions to Morris-England satisfied with Conduct of our Government in

regard to Neutrality Laws-Persists, however, in her Aggressions-Hamilton Ill with

Yellow Fever-Jefferson sends Genet Copy of Demand for his Recall-Arranges his

Business, and carries his Daughter Home-Family Correspondence brought down-

President deliberates on convening Congress elsewhere-He consults the Cabinet and

Mr. Madison-Pendleton's Letter to Washington against Hamilton and his Measures-

President's noticeable Reply-Genet's Reply to Jefferson on receiving a Copy of the

Demand for his own Recall-Judge Marshall's Selections from this Reply-Jefferson

does not answer Genet-Letter to Ceracchi-Visit of the latter to United States, and

Statues and Busts executed by him-Cabinet Discussion on sending Genet out of the

Country-On the Construction to be given to Congress of the so-called Proclamation

of Neutrality-Hamilton's and Randolph's Drafts of Explanation rejected-Jefferson's

Views substantially concurred in-Heads of President's Speech discussed-Randolph's

Draft Jefferson drafts Messages in regard to France and England-Discussion as to

what shall be Publicly and what Privately transmitted to Congress Jefferson's Views

prevail at all points-The only place where Jefferson speaks of Drafting Papers for

the President-Reasons why we cannot know how far he made such Drafts-The

Dishonor of preserving them as Proofs of Authorship-Opening of Congress-Ascend-

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Jefferson's Return to Private Life-His Health, etc.-His Family-Maria Jefferson-

Martha (Jefferson) Randolph-Thomas Mann Randolph-Jefferson's Ideal of Retire-

ment-A Flash of the old Spirit-Threatened War with England-Proceedings in Con-

gress Jay sent Minister to England-Chasm in Jefferson's Correspondence-His

avowed desire for Permanent Retirement-Was he sincere in these Avowals?-Mania

for Office not yet introduced-The first Offices "went a begging"-Jefferson's Private

Pursuits His Land-roll in 1794-Farm Census-Exhausted Soils and Beggarly Account

of Empty Bins-Farm Operations of 1794-Pennsylvania Insurrection-The Govern-

ment Measures, how regarded by the two Parties-Republican View of Hamilton's

Conduct-Washington invites Jefferson to return to the Cabinet-Did Washington

willingly abandon a Balance of Parties in his Cabinet?-Bradford's Political Attitude-

Politics of Others who were offered Seats in the Cabinet-Madison's Course considered

-Had the Republicans a Good Excuse for Non-Acceptance?-Reasons rendered by

John Adams-His own Peculiar Situation at the Time-Hamilton's Influence-A Dif-

ferent Theory offered-The President's Objects in instituting Jay's Mission-The

Selection of Jay unfortunate-Bad Republican Tactics-The President forced from his

Neutrality Jefferson's Views-Session of Congress 1794-5-Sharp Contest on Denun-

ciation of Democratic Societies Jefferson's Strictures-His Refusal to be a Presidential

Candidate-Hamilton's Resignation Jefferson to D'Ivernois-Madison's Letter to Jef-

ferson on his refusal to be a Presidential Candidate-Jefferson repeats his Refusal-

Jay's Treaty received and approved by Senate-Jay's, Hamilton's and Washington's

Recorded Disapprobation of it-Renewal of Orders in Council pending its Ratification-

Impressments-British attempt to seize French Ambassador in United States-Wash-

ington's Expressions of Indignation at these Outrages-Hamilton declares Ratification

now disreputable-John Adams's View of English Feelings towards America-Different

Mettle of the Cabinet-Wolcott's Remarkable Reasons for Ratification-Washington's

Proceedings in the Affair-The Treaty ratified-Had Fauchet's intercepted Dispatches

any Influence?-Public Explosion on the Publication of the Treaty-Meetings on the

Subject and the Actors in them-Jefferson's Strictures on Jay-His further Views-

"Camillus's" Defence of the Treaty-Bradford's Death and Successor-Virginia Elec-

tion and Legislative Action-Meeting of Fourth Congress-Contest in regard to the

Address of the House-Rutledge's Rejection-Jefferson's Comments on Randolph's

Vindication-Relations with France-Conduct of Adet in the United States-Monroe's

Reception in France-Exchange of Flags and other Proceedings-Monroe's Assurances

in respect to Jay's Mission-Monroe censured by his Government Justifies himself on

his Instructions-Washington's Reply-Misunderstandings between Monroe and Jay—

Adet's Remonstrances against Treaty of London-His Complaints considered-Adet's

Delivery of French Colors, and President's Reply-Proceedings of both Houses of Con-

gress-Washington's Sincerity in his Address to Adet-He did not concur in the

Feelings of the Federalists-The Republicans drive him from his Political Neutrality-

The Consequences-The Reaction first sets against Monroe-Washington's and Adams's

Censures on him—A curious Example of Political "Sea-change"-A larger Champion

than Monroe in the field, .

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Treaty of London returned ratified-President proclaims it as in full force, without

awaiting any Action of the House of Representatives-Dissatisfaction of the Republican

Members-Livingston's Resolution calling for the Papers, and its Amendments-

President refuses to send them-Kitchell's Resolutions-Supported by Madison-They

pass by a strong Vote-Jefferson's Views-Resolution for carrying the Treaty into

effect-Federal Threats-The Debate-Reaction out of Congress, and the Causes of it-

Dearborn's Preamble-Preamble rejected and Resolution passed by very close votes-

Jefferson's Letter to Mazzei-An Account of Mazzei-Letter to Monroe-Efforts to

personally alienate Washington and Jefferson-General Lee's Agency in this-Expedi

ency and Effects of Treaty of London considered-Domestic Affairs at Monticello-

Duke of Rochefoucauld-Liancourt's Visit to Monticello-His Journal of his Visit-Com-

ments and Explanations-Jefferson's Plow of least resistance-Rittenhouse's Opinion

of it on Mathematical Principles-Sir John Sinclair asks a Model and Description-

Prizes bestowed on it in France-Was Jefferson the First Discoverer of the Mathe-

matical Principle?-His usual Practical Ingenuity-His House-building-Fall Elections

-Occupations and Expenses of a Presidential Candidate in 1797-Jefferson professes to

be gratified at his Defeat-What right had he to feel thus?-The Method of Voting

-The Number of Votes for the various Candidates-Adams President and Jeffer-

son Vice-President Jefferson's Letters to Madison and Adams given from Memory in

his Works History of the Recovery of the Originals-The Originals given-Explana-

tion of Jefferson's Willingness to have Adams succeed-Adams's Political Attitude at

the Moment His own Testimony on the Subject-He made the First Practical Over-

ture to the Republicans-Madison's Testimony-Testimony of the Hamiltonians-The

Conclusion-Fortunate that the Union failed-Jefferson discovers his Error-A Pro-

phetic Political Idea,

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Presidential Vote declared-Expectations that Jefferson would refuse the Vice-Presidency

-Steps he took thereon-His Views on proper Method of notifying the Elected

Candidates-His Efforts to Escape a Ceremonious Reception-His Reception-Inter-

view with the President and Mr. Adams's Overtures-Sworn into Office-His Speech-

Scene of the Inauguration-President's Speech-Sequel to preceding Interviews with

President Jefferson returns Home-Letter to Mrs. Randolph-Action of French Gov-

ernment on receiving the Treaty of London-Action of American Government-Hamil-

ton appearing to great Advantage-Mr. Adams's real Feelings in respect to our

Foreign Relations when he entered the Presidency-Character of the Members of his

Cabinet Their unfortunate Influence on him-Early Indications of this--Pinckney

ordered out of France-President convenes Congress-His violent Message-Answers

of the Houses-Congress enters upon War Measures-Cooled by News of French

Victories Jefferson's View of the Call of an Extra Session, and of the President's

Speech-Last Political Link between him and Adams snapped-Another Theory,

based on Misrepresentation-Origin of Jefferson's Parliamentary Manual-Letters to

his Daughters-The Mazzei Letter published in the United States-Its Inaccuracies and

Interpolations-Comments of Federal Press Jefferson to Madison on the Subject-

Washington's manner of receiving the Letter-Marshall's Statements-Pickering's

absurd Assertions and Conjectures-Jefferson's Denial-Sparks's supposed Suspicions

that Correspondence had been abstracted from Letter-books of Washington-His Letter

to Author on the Subject-History of the Langhorne Letter-The "Falsehoods of a

Malignant Neighbor"-Jefferson's Personal Feelings towards Washington-A Remark

of Lafayette-Testimony of Mr. Jefferson's Family-Jefferson President of American

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