Charleston against, Clinton, in | pressed upon the attention of the 1780 ? Who was Rochambeau ? Who were Paulding, Williams and Van Wert? Who was Count de Grasse ? Why did Congress give Rochambeau two field pieces? What do you recollect of Fort Griswold? What officers of the U. S. are chosen by electors, chosen for the purpose? What French commander conducted 18 ships of war to our aid in 1778? Who left 4000 men under Corn wallis at Charleston, S. C. in 1780? Whom did Washington reprimand for peculation? What distinction did Gen. Lincoln receive at Yorktown? What event may be considered as closing the revolutionary war? president and Congress? What were to be arranged and filled? Meaning of departments of gov ernment? Certain branches of the government, which were to be particularly managed by individuals under the president. What is meant by filling them? Choosing individuals to perform the duties of each. By whom, were these individuals nominated? Washington. By what, was he actuated in performing this duty? A regard to the best good of the country. Who has the power to remove such officers ? Who was selected for the department of state? Mr. Jefferson. Duties of this department? To aid and advise the president in performing his most important duties. About how long was the first session of this Congress? For what, did they direct the secretary of the treasury to provide? How had the public credit bequantities of paper money, that had come exceedingly sunk? By vast been issued by the former Congress, which they had been unable to redeem. What journey did W. take, during the recess of Congress? With what progress and improvement, was he highly gratified? How was he every where received? In what year, commenced the second session of this Congress? What three things did Mr. Hamilton recommend, to support public credit? Which of these was unanimously adopted? Fate of the other two? Was the amount of the public securities to be paid partly to the original holders, or wholly to those who then held them to t What is meant by the assumption of the State debts? That all the debts which individual states had contracted for carrying on the war, should be assumed by the U. S. and paid as their own. Grand reason for such assumption? That as the war had been carried on equally for the good of the whole, the expenses should be defrayed from the common treas ury. Effect of these measures upon public credit? In what year, did Vt. become one of the U.S.? Meaning of Vermont? Green mountain. Why so called? settlement of Vt. commenced? What people built Crown Point, in 1731 ? Why did N. H. make large grants of land in Vt.? What other colony supposed herself to have a better right to the lands of Vt.? Why? To what umpire, was the cause submitted? Meaning of umpire? In whose favor, decided? Where else did N. Y. claim land? Determination of the settlers? What prevented a civil war between the parties? The contest with Britain. In what year, was Vt. called by its present name? Why was it not immediately admitted into the Union? What other state claimed jurisdiction over Vt. in '83 ? For what compensation, did N. Y. finally relinquish the claim? For what purpose was a tax imposed upon domestic ardent spirits? Fate of a bill for a national bank? Amount of its capital? Where did an Indian war con mence about this time? Near what town, had Gen. Har mer a battle with the Indians? Issue of that battle? Who succeeded Gen. Harmer? How was Washington treated, on his tour through the Southern States ? Of what, did he witness the most happy effects? Near what river, had Gen. St Clair a battle with the Indians? In what state? Result? How was his conduct regarded by a committee of Congress? What bill was occasioned by St. Clair's defeat? Objections to the bill? the war juid its advocates consider just? With whom, did many wish the U. S. to make a common cause? What proclamation did Washington soon issue? By whose advice? of cabinet? Select council of a ruler. Why was the subject of neutrality soon the subject of invective? What was it pronounced by opposers? Of what, did they consider it an evidence? Whom did the French republic then appoint first minister to our government? Object of Genet's mission? How was Genet received by the people? With the highest demonstrations of regard for him and his republic. What did some of his acts infringe 1 What acts in particular? He fitted out vessels, and enlisted soldiers, to fight with the British. Against whom, did he attempt to rouse the people? Why? Request of the president to the French government? The re sult? How was W.'s declaration of neutrality regarded by Congress ir. Dec. '93 ? Why was an order passed to provide a navy in '94 ? What law was passed concerning slavery? How long had England been engaged in the slave trade, when Jamestown was settled? 50s Conduct of the English government, in relation to slavery in this country? What did Ms. prohibit in 1645? What did they call the practice? What colonies prohibited the traffic in slaves before the year '89 ? With what power did Congress anticipate a war, at this session? What envoy soon negotiated a treaty with Britain? Meaning of envoy? minister To whom, was the sending of this envoy exceedingly disagreeable? What was the success of Wayne in a battle with the Indians near the Miami? How much more numerous were the Indians than our men ?/ In what state, was there an insurrection in '94 ? What was the cause? For what purpose, did W. then issue a proclamation? With what effect? What measure was then adopted? Conduct of the insurgents, when Lee's army approached them? What two members of the cabinet resigned in '95? By whom, succeeded? What majority of the senate advised to ratify Jay's treaty 20 Who censured Washington for signing that treaty ? Effect of Jay's treaty? What state was admitted into the Union after Kentucky? How long? 4 " 67 repel? For what, did Adams still have a desire ? How many envoys were then appointed to treat with France? Do you recollect the names of any of them? Success of this mission? What did the French demand, before they would acknowledge the envoys? Alp What attempt was made when tribute was refused? For what, did Congress then adopt more vigorous measures? Who was appointed commander in chief against the French? For what, did the French then express a willingness? How many envoys were appointed to settle the difficulties? Do you recollect the name of either ? Why did Henry decline going on this mission? On account of age and indisposition. Who was sent in his room? In whose hand, did they find the French government ? In what year, was a treaty of peace formed with France? What was done with our army, raised to repel the French? When did Washington die? Where? At what age? In what year, did the city of Washington become the seat of government? In what district, is this city? On what river? By what states, ceded to the U. S.? 216 Who became vice-president at the same time?nes What was the most obvious difference between Jefferson's addresses to Congress and those of his predecessors? Theirs were speeches; his, merely written messages. Name of the two great political parties at that time? Republicans and Federalists. What did Mr. Jefferson say respecting these names ?† would wish to dissolve this Union, or to change its Republican form, Extract from Mr. Jefferson's in- let them stand undisturbed as mon augural address. To an American patriot, scarcely any document will be found more interesting and important, than the addresses of our presidents to Congress; and of these, perhaps no part, in proportion to its length, is more important than the following EXTRACT. "During the throes and convulsions of the ancient world, during the agonizing spasms of infuriated man, seeking through blood and slaughter, his long lost liberty, it was not wonderful, that the agitation of the billows should reach even this distant and peaceful shore; that this should be more felt and feared by some, and less by others; and should divide opinions, as to measures of safety. But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We are all Republicans; we are all Federalists If there be any among us, who uments of the safety, with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it. I know indeed, that some honest men fear, that a republican government cannot be strong; that this government is not strong enough. But would the honest patriot, in the full tide of successful experiment, abandon a government, which has so far kept us free and firm, on the theoretic and visionary fear, that this government, the world's best hope, may, by possibility, want energy to preserve itself? I trust not. I believe this, on the contrary, the strongest government on earth. I believe it the only one, where every man, at the call of the law, would fly to the standard of the law, and would meet invasions of the public order, as his own personal concern. Sometimes it is said, that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he then be trust |