inion, how would he have them treated? What government did he think the strongest ? To whom, should government exercise exact justice? What should we extend to all nations? With whom, should we have entangling alliances ? Of what should we have a jeal ous care? § What is the vital principle of republics? What taxes did Jefferson recommend to have abolished? of himself. Can he then be trust--absolute acquiescence in the deed with the government of others?cisions of the majority, the vital Or have we found angels in the principle of republics, from which form of kings, to govern him? Let there is no appeal but to force, the history answer this question. Let vital principle and immediate paus then with courage and confidence, rent of despotism; a well disciplinpursue our own federal and repub-ed militia, our best reliance in lican principles; our attachment to union and representative govern peace, and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them the supremacy of the civil over the military authority:-economy in the public expense, that labor may be lightly burdened :-the honest payment of our debts and sacred preservation of the public "About to enter, fellow citizens, on the exercise of duties, which comprehend every thing dear and valuable to you, it is proper you should understand, what I deem the essential principles of our gov-faith:-encouragement of agriculernment, and consequently, those ture, and of commerce as its handwhich ought to shape its administra-maid; the diffusion of information, tion. I will compress them within and arraignment of all abuses at the narrowest compass they will the bar of the public reason: freebear, stating the general principle, dom of religion; freedom of the but not all its limitations.-Equal press; and freedom of person, under and exact justice to all men, of the protection of the habeas corpus: whatever state or persuasion, re- -and trial by juries impartially seligious or political-peace, com- lected. These principles form the merce, and honest friendship with bright constellation, which has gone all nations, entangling alliances before us, and guided our steps with none-the support of the through an age of revolution and restate governments in all their rights, formation. The wisdom of our saas the most competent administra-ges, and blood of our heroes, have tions for our domestic concerns, and been devoted to their attainment : the surest bulwarks against anti- -They should be the creed of our republican tendencies:-the preser-political faith, the text of civic invation of the general government struction, the touchstone, by which i its whole constitutional vigor, as to try the services of those we the sheet anchor of our peace at trust; and should we wander from home, and safety abroad-a jeal-them in moments of error or alarm, ous care of the right of election by let us hasten to retrace our steps, the people; a mild and safe cor- and to regain the road, which arective of abuses, which are lopped lone leads to peace, liberty and by the sword of revolution where safety." peaceable remedies are unprovided: How had a party regarded those taxes? What state was admitted into the union next to Ten. ? In what year ?How long ago? From what, did this state derive its name? Who were the inhabitans of O. in '87 ? Who are the Moravians? An excellent sect of Christians, most distinguished for missionary efforts? By what, was the settlement of O. retarded until '95 ? By whom, was peace effected? By what emigrations, did the population then rapidly increase? What do you recollect concerning the death of Gen. Hamilton? How long was Mr Jefferson president? When did his second term com. mence? With which of the Barbary powers, did a war terminate that year? How long had that war continu ed'? What aggressions had the Tripolitans committed? What commodore had been sent into the Mediterranean in 1803. ? For what purpose? Meaning of commodore? What captain soon joined ble in the ship Philadelphia? How came the Philadelphia to be captured ? § Who had recently usurped the Tripolitan throne? Whom had Jessuf murdered? Whom else did Jessuf wish to murder? Where did Hamet escape? Who revived Hamet's hopes of regaining his kingdom? Chief object of Eaton ? What desert aid Hamet and Ea ton pass? How long was their march? 1000 miles. What town did Eaton take in Barca ? Which way is Derne from Tripoli-About how far? Answer of the Gov. of Derne, when summoned by Eaton to sur render? My head or yours. What honorable appellation is sometimes given to Gen. Eaton? Hero of Derne. Effect of Eaton's success upon Jessuf ? With whom did Jessuf then negotiate a treaty? Effect of this treaty upon Eaton and Hamet? Where did Hamet seek redress? ŞOver what region, was a terri torial government established in Pre-1805? Who was the leader in retaking and burning the Philadelphia? With how many men ? Where? What became of the Tripolitans on board? Immediate effect of the flames ? Where is Michigan territory? § Who is supposed to have designed to form an empire, W. of the Alleganies, in 1806 ? What was to be the capital? What other project is Burr supposed to have had in view? What was Dr. Ramsay's opin What injury occurred to Deca-ion upon this subject? That Burr's tur's party? How were Bainbridge and his crew affected by this exploit ? How were the people of the U. S. affected with the news of their sufferings? object was not known to others, but that probably he meant to invade Mexico. § What powers had France and England involved in their conten tion in 1806 ? What did the U. S. endeavor to maintain toward the belligerents? Respecting what right, had we long had a controversy with Britain? What did B. claim ? Of what seamen, besides their own, did the British impress great numbers ? What order in Council did the What was declared by the Berlin decree ? § What places did the British Orders in Council declare to be as in a state of blockade ? What most important act was 9 What vessels did it declare denationalized? What bad effect had party spirit during Jefferson's administratio. ? What tended to check infidelity and pollution? Why did our trade make great What trade did the British pro-advances about the year 1803? hibit in 1807 ? § What ship was attacked by the Leopard in 1807?-Where? Commander of the C.? By what, occasioned? How many of our men were killed? How many men were taken from the Chesapeak? What curtailed our trade 4 years after? From what, did our agriculture receive great encouragement ? What most important seminary was founded in 1808 ? How many families contributed more than 300,000 dollars to that Why did Barron make no resis-institution? tance ? ༣་ What did Barron say to Capt. Humphreys, who came aboard to take out the men? The Chesapeak is your prize. What did the officer reply? No, I have obeyed my orders, and have nothing more to do with her. From whom, had Capt. Humphreys received those orders? Admiral Berkeley. What waters did Jefferson forbid the British armed vessels to occupy, till satisfaction should be made for this horrible outrage What redress was obtained? In the course of 3 or 4 years, the British acknowledged, that the at-3 tack was unauthorized by government, recalled Berkeley, promised to make pecuniary reparation, and restored to the Chesapeak, the surviving seamen, that had been taken from her. But the most important redress, the punishment of Berkeley or Humphreys, was never obtained. By what, are a majority of the students more or less supported? CHAPTER LXII. p. 242. Beginning of Madison's Administration. War with Britain. -Capture of Detroit.-Battle of Queenstown.-Victories of Capts. Hull, Jones, Decatur and Bainbridge. Who succeeded Pres. Jefferson ? When?-Situation of the U.S.? What great nations were at war? Tendency of their commercial $edicts? Do you recollect any thing more concerning those edicts? Under what other restrictions, were we suffering? What had been the issue of every effort to secure our rights? What alternative was left to us? Meaning of alternative ? § What very important law was enacted three days before Madison's inauguration? § On what condition, did Mr. Erskine say, that the British would exempt us from the Orders in Council? How did this affect the people? How were they soon disappointed? What indignity did Mr. Jackson offer to Mr. Madison? Consequence of that insult? § Between what English and American vessel, was there an engagement in 1811 ? Commander of the President? On which part, was the attack commenced? Which vessel greatly suffered ? § With what power, did Mr.Madison say, in 1811, that we were in danger of war ?-Why? Where was there a battle with the Indians Nov. 7, 1811? How long ago ? What and where is Tippacanoe? Which way from N. Y. city? Commander of our men? Who commenced the attack? At what time? Just before day. Why were not our forces immediately crushed? Expecting an attack, they slept with their arms, in the order of battle. On which side, was victory? Who had instigated the Indians to hostilities? An Indian, who pretended to be a prophet. Effect of this defeat upon the prophet's character? Ruinous. What state was admitted into the union in 1812 ? To what, was the name Louisia na previously applied? To that vast region, that lies between the Mississippi, Mexico, the Pacific and the forty-ninth degree of N. Lat. By what power, was that region ceded to the U. S. ? How long ago? § What measure, preparatory to a war with Britain, was adopted in 1812 ? In what month of that year, was war declared? First and principal reason, sta ted for the declaration? Can you recollect either of the other reasons? What name has sometimes been given to this war? The war of im pressments. Who solemnly protested against the declaration? To what section of the country, did the greatest proportion of these belong? Do you recollect either of their objections? By whom, was the war gener ally commended ?-Censured? § What want was most power fully felt at the commencement of the war?-Why? For what purpose, was General Hull sent to Detroit? Civil office of Hull ? In what territory, is Detroit? Which way from Albany and Boston? What disaster soon followed? How were the people affected? For what crimes was he tried? For which, condemned ? Why recommended to mercy? By whom, pardoned? § For what splendid achieve ments, was this war distinguished? By whom, commenced? What frigate did Capt. Hull command? Do you recollect the name of the captain or frigate, that he captured? § Who was commander in chief of our army? Toward the invasion of what province, was Dearborn's attention early turned? Where did a number of our men § Issue of an engagement between the Chesapeak and Shannon ? attack the British, Oct. 13. Between what lakes, is Queenstown?-To which, nearest Which way from Niagara falls? How many times were the British repulsed? Issue of the battle of Q.? Occasion of that surrender ? § Issue of an engagement between the Wasp and Frolic? Which was superior in point of force? ་ Commander of the Chesapeak? Last order of Lawrence ? Commander of the Wasp? By what ship were both capur-in ed the same day? § Issue of a battle between the U. S. frigate and the Macedonian? Commander of the U. S.? For what, did Decatur's men contribute $800 ? What brave exploit had D. performed a few years before? § Second vessel captured by the Why did Bainbridge burn the § Issue of the battle of Frenchtown? Near what part of lake Erie, is Frenchtown? By whom, were most of the prisoners perfidiously killed? § Issue of an engagement between the Hornet and the Peacock? Captain of the Hornet ? How many seamen sunk with the Peacock? § When did Mr. Madison enter upon his second term of office? Who offered to mediate between us and Britain ? How many commissioners did we send to Russia? Capital of Upper Canada ? Commander of the Enterprize? § Success of commodore Perry How many vessels did he take? * In what words, did he announce his victory? § Issue of an engagement between Gen. Harrison and Gen. Proctor near Detroit? What important place was then retaken from the British? Distinguished Indian chief in that battle? What efforts had Tecumseh made, in the beginning of the war? What put an end to the Indian I war in that quarter ? For what, did the operation in the N. W. and Perry's victory prepare the way? What prevented? To what did the campaign of 1813 give rise, among the people? § How was the mediatorship of Alexander treated by the British ? What did the prince regent offer? Who was the prince regent? The oldest son of George III. Why so called? Because he exercised the royal office, while his father was living. What did he become, when his father died? How did our government treat the prince regent's offer? |