Who left 4000 men under Corn- By what, was he actuated in per wallis at Charleston, S. C. in 1780?forming this duty? Whom did Washington reprimand for peculation? What distinction did Gen. Lincoln receive at Yorktown? What event may be considered as closing the revolutionary war? CHAPTER LX.-p. 196. Who was selected for the depart ment of state? Duties of this department? To aid and advise the president in performing his most important duties. § How many new articles did this Congress recommend to be added to the constitution? To whose consideration, were Commencement of Washington's they recommended ?-Result? About how long was the first ses public credit. Some accountsion of this Congress? First President under the Federal Constitution? Where was Washington informed of his election? How was he treated on his way to N. Y. ? In what year, was he inaugurated?-How? What did he solemnly swear or affirm to preserve, protect and defend to the best of his abilities? The constitution. For what, did they direct the secretary of the treasury to provide? How had the public credit become exceedingly sunk? By vast quantities of paper money, that had been issued by the former Congress, which they had been unable to redeem. What journey did W. take, dur. ing the recess of Congress? With what progress and improve ment, was he highly gratified? How was he every where received? § In what year, commenced the offer-second session of this congress? Meaning of inaugurate? Where were public prayers ed on the morning of his inauguration ? On whom, did W. then publicly acknowledge his dependence? What most important business pressed upon the attention of the president and 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? What was to be provided ? Meaning of revenue? What were to be arranged and filled? What is meant by the assump Meaning of departments of gov-tion of the State debts? That all ernment? Certain branches of the the debts, which individual states government, which were to be par- had contracted for carrying on the ticularly managed by individuals war, should be assumed by the U. under the president. S. and paid as their own. What is meant by filling them? Choosing individuals to perform the duties of each. By whom, were these individuals nominated? Grand reason for such assump tion? That as the war had been carried on equally for the good of the whole, the expenses should be defrayed from the common treasury. About how long is it, since the 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 be tween 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? Why not longer? According to the constitution, the members cannot be chosen for longer than two years at a time. For how many inhabitants, did In what state ?-Result? Objections to the bill? About how many of the inhabitants had the Indians murdered? Fate of the bill? Into whom, did the members opposed to Washington's adininistration, infuse their opposition? What party was thus formed throughout the nation? What state was added to the How many states were there then? Growth and rank of Kentucky? What unfavorable suspicions, did some entertain of Washington in❜92? § Who was chosen president in 1793 ? For what purpose was a tax imposed upon domestic ardent spirits? Fate of a bill for a national bank?ed Where did an Indian war commence about this time? Near what town, had Gen. Harmer 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? § In what year, did the second Congress commence its first session? What is the duration of one Congress? What measure had W. determinto adopt, at the close of his first presidential period? What prevented? The urgent calls of his friends and country? Who was then chosen vice-president? What occasioned a suspension of hostilities with the Wabash Indians in '93 ? What then rendered the Indian war of secondary consideration? When did the French revolution begin? By what, was it occasioned ? By French oppression and French infidelity. Who imbibed ideas of freedom in this country, that seem to have hastened it? Into whose hands, did the revolution fall? Who advised to have Genet re called? Why was an order passed to provide a navy in '94 ? § What law was passed concern Who was then king of France ?ing slavery? In what year, was Lewis XVI. put to death? What if the revolution had fallen into the hands of good managers? For what, were most of our ple grateful to France ? How long had England been engaged in the slave trade, when Jamestown was settled? Conduct of the English govern peo-ment, in relation to slavery in this country? To what, did they wish success? What prejudices sprung forth afresh? With whom, did many wish the U. S. to make a common cause? 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 What proclamation did Wash-anticipate a war, at this session! ington soon issue? By whose advice? Meaning of cabinet? council of a ruler. Select What envoy soon negotiated a Can you mention some of their envoy exceedingly disagreeable! names? What was the success of Wayne a battle with the Indians near the Miami? Why was the subject of neutral-in ity 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? 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? 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? By whom, succeeded? By whom, were Genet's proceed-vised to ratify Jay's treaty ings unanimously condemned? ? Who censured Washington for To what officer, did Genet ex-signing that treaty? press strong dissatisfaction? § How was W's declaration of neutrality regarded by Congress in Effect of Jay's treaty? § What state was admitted into the union after Kentucky? How long? From what, was Ten. named? Which way is Ten. from Ky.?from N. C.? § What intention did Washington signify, near the close of his second administration? To whom, did he publish a valedictory address? Of what religious denomination, were the French revolutionists ? Effect upon this country? By whose writings, was infidelity extended at this time? Meaning of Deist?-of Atheist? of Infidelity? Who urged the importance of encouraging manufactures under Washington? 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? What attempt was made when tribute was refused? What is said of learning since the adoption of the federal constitution? What have we done under Wash-in ington as our leader? In what, was W. first? Where has he been the theme of eulogy? What is said of his military successes ? Character of his administration at home ?-abroad? For what, did Congress then adopt more vigorous measures? Who was appointed commander 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? Gov. Davie of N. C. 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? By what states, ceded to the U. S.? § Of what, had A's administra tion been the subject during most of the time? What laws, passed in that period, were peculiarly obnoxious? What power did the alien law give the president? Design of the sedition law? Whose election did these and öther acts prevent? § What was evident respecting infidelity, during Adams's administration? Where were infidel doctrines ably refuted? ? To what, did infidels acknowl-predecessors? Theirs were speechedge, that religion was necessary es; his, merely written messages. Where did a revival of religion Name of the two great political commence, toward the close of this parties at that time? Republicans period? and Federalists. Of what, does this seem to have been the beginning? How many colleges were there What did Mr. Jefferson say respecting these names ?† If any wished to dissolve the † NOTE I. I. would wish to dissolve this Union, Extract from Mr. Jefferson's or to change its Republican form, first Message to Congress. let them stand undisturbed as monTo an American patriot, scarce- uments of the safety, with which ly any document will be found more error of opinion may be tolerated, interesting and important, than thewhere reason is left free to combat addresses of our presidents to Congress; and of these, perhaps no part, in proportion to its length, is more important than the following EXTRACT. it. I know indeed, that some honest men fear, that a republican gov. | ernment cannot be strong; that this government is not strong enough. But would the honest patriot, in the "During the throes and convul- full tide of successful experiment, sions of the ancient world, during abandon a government, which has the agonizing spasms of infuriated so far kept us free and firm, on the man, seeking through blood and theoretic and visionary fera, that slaughter, his long lost liberty, it this government, the world's best was not wonderful, that the agita- hope, may, by possibility, want ention of the billows should reach ergy to preserve itself? I trust not. even this distant and peaceful shore; I believe this, on the contrary, the that this should be more felt and strongest government on earth. I feared by some, and less by others; believe it the only one, where every and should divide opinions, as to man, at the call of the law, would measures of safety. But every dif- fly to the standard of the law, and ference of opinion is not a differ- would meet invasions of the public ence of principle. We are all Re-order, as his own personal concern. publicans; we are all Federalists. Sometimes it is said, that man canIf there be any among us, who not be trusted with the government |