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Livingston's Reception in France-His Qualifications as a Minister-Communicates the

Refusal of France to sell her new American Possessions-His Assurances to France in

Respect to her colonizing them-These Assurances wholly at Variance with the Presi

dent's Views-His Later Dispatches-Receives the President's Letter and Formal In-

structions The Discrepancy in the latter explained-The Federalists unconsciously

playing into the President's Hands-Effect of their War Proposition in the Session of

1802-3 on Bonaparte-Why he preferred a Sacrifice of Louisiana to War with the Uni-

ted States-Why Monroe was sent to act with Livingston-President to Monroe and to

M. Dupont-Livingston's Dispatches-England and France preparing for a Renewal of

War The Crisis anticipated by Jefferson reached-Talleyrand proposes to sell Lou-

isiana-Marbois intrusted with the Negotiations by Bonaparte-His Official Offer to

sell Louisiana-Answer of the American Minister-Treaty of Sale to the United States

effected-Conditions of the Treaty and Conventions-Great Britain favors the Ar-

rangement-Her Motives-The American Minister's Dispatches Home-The Secretary

of State's Reply-Errors in the Minister's Dispatch corrected-Jefferson's Modesty-

His Exclusive Origination of the Policy which led to the Acquisition never publicly

avowed-Extent and Value of the Acquisition-Illustrative Statistical Comparisons-

Other National Advantages secured besides Territory and Wealth-The Victories of

the Gallic Cæsar and of the Republican President compared-Consequences of Presi-

dent's Delicacy towards Livingston-President's Signals to England-His Letters to Sir

John Sinclair and the Earl of Buchan-Republican Murmurs in 1803 at the President's

Refusal to remove Federalists-His Unalterable Determination expressed to Nichol-

son-Result of the Spring Elections in 1803-Jefferson to Breckenridge on Further

Territorial Acquisitions-The Effect of the Recent one on the Preservation of Union-

Refuses to communicate his Birth-day to be made an Anniversary-Letter to Nicholas

-Regards a Constitutional Amendment necessary to carry out the Stipulations of the

Recent Treaty-Congress convened-Prominent Members-The President's Message

-Treaty ratified by the Senate-Resolution in the House to carry it into Effect-

R. Griswold's Resolution calling for Papers-Determined Opposition to Treaty by

Federalists-Grounds of the Opposition-G. Griswold's Speech-Republicans take

Ground that no Constitutional Amendments are Necessary-Speeches of J. Randolph,

Nicholson, Rodney, etc.-Federalists admit Constitutionality of Purchase, but contend

the Territories must be governed as Colonies-Motives and Effects of their Proposi-

tions-The Final Vote-Question reopened in the Senate on another Bill-Speeches

of White, Pinckney, J. Q. Adams, Dayton, and Tracy-The Republican Speakers-

Effect of the Federal Opposition-Political Comparisons-Ames and Morris on the

State of Affairs-Hamilton Silent-Bankrupt Law Repealed-Barbary Affairs-Death

of Samuel Adams and Pendleton-Impeachment of Judge Pickering-Articles of Im-

peachment ordered against Judge Chase-Adjournment,
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proposes a Remedy-His Feelings towards U. S. Bank in 1803-His Enemies attacking

an Imaginary Personage-Malthus and Say-Reasons for accepting a Renomination-

Views on a Coalition with the Federalists-Family Letters-Death of his Daughter, Mrs.

Eppes-Account of, by a Member of the Family-Condolences of Governor Page and

Judge Tyler-Letter of Condolence from Mrs. John Adams and Reply-Their further Cor-

respondence and the Sequel-The Conduct of both considered-A new Rule of Official

Removals avowed-President's Views of Louisiana Boundary, etc.-Official Appoint-

ments for Orleans Territory-A Letter to Mazzei-Provision for Lafayette-To Madi-

son-Desires Republican Officeholders not to interfere in Elections-Death of General

Hamilton-His last Public Letter-His Political Standing at the time of his Death--

Result of the Presidential Election-Federal Calumnies-An Example-The Poet

Moore's Statement that the President treated the British Minister with Incivility-The

Circumstances Official Correspondence on the Subject-The Sequel-Thomas Moore's

individual Grievance-His Course and Views in this Country-His Presentation to the

President His Lampoons on the President-Anecdote-Jefferson and the Irish Melo-

dies J. Q. Adams's better kept Grudge-Second Session of Eighth Congress-Presi-

dent's Message Changes in the Senate-Impeachment of Judge Chase-The Resu!t______

Reasons for his Acquittal-Constitutional Amendments proposed-Congressional Pro-

ceedings-Gun-boats-Classes interested in opposing them-President's Policy in not

seeking to build up a great Navy-Disasters of War of 1812 imputed to this Cause-

Strength of English Navy in 1803-Strength of American Navy on Jefferson's Acces-

sion-Result of a great-navy Policy-Population and moneyed Wealth compared-The

Absurdity of then attempting to rival England as a Naval Power-The Results of the

Opposite Course-Growing a better way of acquiring Strength than Arming-The Peace

Policy Jefferson's exclusive Responsibility for it-Gun-boat Bill passed-Law against

Violators of Neutrality-Enactments against American Contraband Trade in West In-

dies Territoral Bills-President's Correspondence-Early Prejudices against the

class of Artisans recanted-Letter to Taylor avowing his Determination to retire at

close of Second Term-Inauguration-Inaugural Speech-Cabinet Changes-Local Re-

publican Schisms-President's Letter to Logan on Consequences of these Schisms-

Character of Family Correspondence henceforth-Letter to J.W. Eppes..
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The Tripolitan War-President strengthens Mediterranean Fleet-Tripoli bombarded—

Catastrophe of the Ketch Intrepid-Preble returns Home and is succeeded by Barron

-Preble's Opinion of Gunboats-Force left in Mediterranean-Eaton's romantic Expe-

dition-Advances across the Lybian Desert and captures Derne-Barron refuses Rein-

forcements to attack Tripoli-Propriety of his Refusal considered-Barron succeeded

by Rogers-Lear's Treaty with Tripoli-Criticisms on that Treaty-The Charge that

Hamet Caramalli was dishonorably abandoned-Eaton's Testimony-Barron's Instruc-

tions-Hamet's own Testimony-Unfriendly Relations with Spain-Napoleon counte-

nances Spain-The President's Manner of meeting the Insolence of French Minister-

Considers a conditional Alliance with England necessary-The Battle of Trafalgar-

It makes Napoleon our Friend and England our Enemy-Meeting of Ninth Congress

-New Members President's Message-Confidential Message on Spanish Affairs-

Report of Committee-Two Millions appropriated to purchase Floridas-John Ran-

dolph's defection-His Character and Career-Jefferson's Estimation of him-Special

Message on English Aggressions-Various Propositions and Debate thereon in the

House-Votes on Gregg's and Sloane's Resolutions-The Administration Plan-Inter-

course prohibited with St. Domingo-Appropriations-Cumberland Road Bill passed

-Its History-Coast Survey originated-Mediterranean Fund-Bills which failed-A

Political Ordeal passed by the Administration-Quarrel between John and Thomas

Mann Randolph-Garland's Statements corrected-Miranda's Expedition sails from

New York-Smith and Ogden prosecuted for Breach of Neutrality Laws-Their impu-

dent Memorial to Congress-Quincy's Charge and Retraction-Votes of the House on

the Memorial-The Finale of Miranda's Expedition-President's Correspondence with

the Emperor Alexander-An International Policy inaugurated-Letter to Monroe on

Death of Pitt-Outrage of the Leander-Hopes raised by the Accession of Fox to

British Ministry-Domestic Political Triumphs-Randolph's Newspaper Attack on

Administration-Burwell's Reply-Projects of Burr in 1805-His first Western Journey

-At Blennerhasset's Island, Nashville, New Orleans, etc.-Return-Attempts to

engage Eaton, Truxton, etc., in his Schemes-His Disclosures to Eaton-His Plans,

how fostered-His second Trip West-His Bastrop or Washita Purchase-His and

Blennerhasset's Preparations-Newspapers urging a Separation of the Atlantic and

Western States-Wilkinson's and Burr's Correspondence-Burr sends Swartwout to

Wilkinson-Burr's and Dayton's Letters in Cipher-Wilkinson's Proceedings thereon

-Declares New Orleans under Martial Law-Sends Bollman and Swartwout Prisoners

to Washington-The President's earliest Intimations of the Conspiracy-His pro-

ceedings thereon-Daviess's Measures against Burr in Kentucky-How thwarted-

Henry Clay's Agency in the Affair-Further History of the Conspiracy-Broken up-

Burr's flight-Arrested and sent to Richmond for Trial-President's Correspondence

during the Affair,

Second Session of Ninth Congress-President's Message-Special Message on English

Affairs-Congress ask Information in regard to Burr's Conspiracy-Senate pass a Bill

to suspend the writ of habeas corpus-The House summarily reject the Bill-Eppes's

Speech-Causes of reaction in public feeling-Bollman and Swartwout brought

Prisoners to Washington-President's further Information to Congress-Bollman and

Swartwout discharged from custody-Broom's Resolution to further secure privilege of

the writ of habeas corpus rejected-Bill to suppress African slave trade-Naval defences

-The different plans urged-Adjournment-Correspondence-New English Treaty-Its

inconsistency with Instructions-The President to Monroe on the subject-He rejects

the Treaty without consulting the Senate-Letters to his Cabinet-Spring Elections

in 1807-Burr brought to Richmond-The Legal Proceedings before Judge Marshall-

Burr held to Bail for a Misdemeanor-His Reception by the Federalists of Richmond-

Mr. Wickham's Dinner-Party-Chief Justice and Burr meet as Guests there-Professor

Tucker's Explanation of the Circumstance-Burr's Trial-Motion for a Subpana duces

tecum to the President-Offer of United States Attorney to voluntarily furnish all

necessary evidence-Martin's Attacks on the President-Wirt's Reply-Chief Justice's

Remarks-Attacks on the President continued-President's Indignation-Martin's

Motives and Character-A Blunder avoided-The Subpana duces tecum issued-Presi-

dent's Offer in the interim to furnish all needful Testimony-His Answer on receiving

the Subpoena, etc.-A practical Commentary-Manner of treating Government Wit-

nesses-Indictment for Treason and Misdemeanor found-Burr confined in his Counsel's

house-Arraigned-His Description of his "Apartments" etc., in the Penitentiary-

Trial opened-President's Letters to United States Attorney-Motion to stop the

Introduction of Evidence in the Trial for Treason granted-Verdict of the Jury-Trial

for Misdemeanor-The Proof relied on by the Prosecution ruled out-The Sequel-Burr

held to Bail for a Misdemeanor in Ohio-President's Correspondence with District

Attorney-Accused of undue eagerness for Prisoner's Conviction-Accused of Impro-

per Interference-These Charges examined-Burr's Flight-His Miseries in Foreign

Lands-Unable to get Home-Finally reaches Home in 1812-His obscurity and Dis

grace-Death of his Family-Dreads Imprisonment for Debt-Subsequent Course and

Closing Scene,

Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard-Popular and Official Movements thereon-Presi-

dent's Views-His Attitude in relation to Spanish Affairs-Indian Difficulties-Private

Correspondence-Considers a Presidential Tour improper-The President and his

Grandson-Anecdotes-Carrying a Kentuckian en croupe-The drunken Soldier-An

Acquaintance made under unusual Circumstances-Our Relations with England-Was

the rejection of the Treaty the Cause of English Hostility?-Canning's Intercourse with

American Ministers-British Proclamation and Orders in Council-Effects on United

States Meeting of Congress-President's Message-Embargo recommended-Was the

President then apprised of last Orders in Council?-The Embargo Bill passes-Presi

dent transmits to Congress Proceedings in Burr's Trials-Motion to expel Smith as an

Accomplice of Burr-J. Q. Adams's Report thereon-Bayard's Opinion of Burr's Guilt

-Vote in Smith's Case-Bills to amend the Laws of Treason-Pennsylvania Resolu-

tions-Wilkinson's Conduct investigated-Supplementary Embargo Acts-Gardenier's

Speech-Johnson's and Campbell's Replies-Duel between Gardenier and Campbell--

Bills passed-Deaths-Adjournment-Arrival of English Minister-His Correspondence

with Madison and Departure-President's Views of Objects and Effects of Embargo-

His View of our Foreign Relations-Legislative and other Addresses approving Em-

bargo--Eight Legislatures nominate the President for a Third Term-His decisive

Refusal arrests further Nominations-Presidential Caucus-Clinton and Monroe's dis-

satisfaction-Correspondence between the President and Monroe-Claims of the latter

compared with Madison's-The President's impartial Overtures to England and France

Their Replies-Pinkney writes Home urging a full persistence in Embargo-Effects

of Embargo on different Classes and Sections of our Country-Its comparative Effects

in United States and England-England encouraged to persist by the Conduct of New

England Federalists-Disingenuousness of their Appeals to Sectional and Class Inte-

rests Comparative Exports and Tonnage of different Sections of the Union-Infrac-

tions of Embargo in New York and New England-Revenue Officers forcibly resisted

-Conduct of New York and New England Executives-President's Impartiality in

granting Permits-General Armstrong's Dispatches in regard to Florida-President's

Views Germ of the "Monroe Doctrine "-President's Views of English Relations-

His View of the proper Manner of executing Criminal Justice on Indian Offenders-

History of the "Batture Case,"

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Mr. Jefferson's return Home-His Correspondence with the President Jefferson's and

Madison's Friendship-Their Similarities and Contrasts of Character, etc.-Their dif

ferent Degrees of Popularity among Political Friends and Opponents-Their Useful-

ness to each other-Erskine's Treaty-Jefferson's Views of it-His Annexation Views-

The Treaty rejected by England-"Copenhagen Jackson" succeeds Erskine-

Habitual deportment of British Ministers in the United States-How the Treaty had

been received by the Federalists-Their Declarations on its Rejection-Feelings of the

American people-Jefferson to Eppes-His Views on Equilibrium of Agriculture,

Manufactures and Commerce-Dissensions in Mr. Madison's Cabinet-Jefferson dis-

suades Gallatin from retiring-Engaged in correcting Marshall's Life of Washington-

Loss of his Indian Vocabularies-Domestic affairs-Letter to Kosciusko-Jefferson's

Pecuniary Affairs-A Statement of them and of the Sources of his Pecuniary Misfor-

tunes-Amount of his Property-Causes of the Depression of the Agricultural Interest

in Virginia-Monetary Revulsions-Life at Monticello-Its Scale of Hospitality-A talk

with old Wormley-Mr. Jefferson's proposed and actual Style of Living-Anecdote of

Mr. C***.-The Current of Events unchangeable-The Sequel-Description of Monti-

cello-Its Approach-The Grounds and Mansion-Interior of the House forty years

ago-Prospect from Monticello-Looming of the Mountains-Jefferson's proposed

Improvements to the Scenery-An early English Description of the Climate and

Inhabitants-A Rain Storm and an important Computation-Reasons for Jefferson's

building his House at Poplar Forest-The House and Life there described by his

Grand-daughter-Journeying between his two Residences described by another Grand-

daughter-An Omission in the Sketch of the House at Poplar Forest-Interview with

a Parson at Ford's Tavern-Jefferson in the Interior of his Family, his Reading, his

Rural and Horticultural Tastes, described by a Grand-daughter-His Conduct and Man-

ners in his Family, described by different Grand-daughters, .

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