General Washington retires to Mount Vernon.... Political situation of
the United States at this period.... The French government refuses to
receive General Pinckney as Minister.... Congress is convened....
President's speech.... Three envoys extraordinary deputed to
France.... Their treatment.... Measures of hostility adopted by the
American government against France.... General Washington appointed
Commander-in-chief of the American army.... His death.... And
character.




THE LIFE

OF

GEORGE WASHINGTON




CHAPTER I.

G. Washington again unanimously elected President.... War
between Great Britain and France.... Queries of the
President respecting the conduct to be adopted by the
American government.... Proclamation of neutrality....
Arrival of Mr. Genet as minister from France.... His
conduct.... Illegal proceedings of the French cruisers....
Opinions of the cabinet.... State of parties.... Democratic