An Essay on the Life of George Washington; Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War and the First President of the Unit

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1807. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XII. General Washikcvok reelected President....State of Parties.... Division in the Cabinet....The President endeavours to promote union....Influence of the French Revolution....Measures to secure the Neutrality of the United States in the War between France and England....Mr. Genet's illegal practices....Heinsults the Government....The Executive restricts /dm....He appeals to the People....They support the AdminintraHon....The President determines to arrest Genet....He is recalled....Negotiation with Britain....Insurrection in Pennsylvania....Demoeratick Societies....British Treaty....Communication between the French Executive and the Legislature of the United Statcs....The President refuses to the House of Representatives the Papers respecting Diplomatick transactions....His interpositions in favour of the Marquis La Fayette....Takes the Son of the Marquis under his Protection mnd Patronage. 1793-7. When the constitutional period arrived for the reelection of a President, it appeared, that General Washington had a second time the unanimous suffrage of his country for this exalted office. He entered upon its duties in the prospect, that the administration of the government would be attended with accumulated difficulty. The character of the American patriot is with reluctance blended in these pages with events of a local or temporary nature. It is painful to reflect, that his fair fame was even for a moment sullied by the foul breath of calumny. The pen is indigant to record charges against his honour and his patriotism, charges which their authors knew to be unfounded, and which were made only to answer the purposes of a party. But it is impossible to portray the wisdom, the firmness and prudence which were displayed during his second Presidency, ...