ests of the United States in relation to
that foreign country, are proofs of sinister designs, and show that
the public interests are no longer safe in the hands of such men."

The attorney-general, in his letter to the president, said: "I have
formed an opinion that our minister plenipotentiary at Paris ought not
to be permitted to continue there any longer, than until the arrival of
his successor; and that it is not only expedient, but absolutely
necessary, that he should be immediately recalled, and another minister
appointed. Upon this subject I concur in sentiment with the heads of
departments, as expressed in their letter of the second instant."

The attorney-general then gave, as reasons for his opinion--First, that
"from his letters in the office of the department of state, it appears
he has neglected or failed to justify, or truly represent, to the
republic of France the conduct and motives of his own country, relative
to the treaty with Great Britain." Secondly, that "his correspondence
with the executive of the United States has been, and is, infrequent,
unsatisfactory, reserved, and without cordiality or confidence on his
part."

"I might add other reasons, if they were necessary," continued the
attorney-general; "for instance, that he corresponds less confidentially
with the executive of the United States, than with the opposers and
libellers of his administration; and that there is too much reason to
believe he is furthering the views of a faction in America, more than
the peace and happiness of the United States."

CHAPTER XXXV.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION APPROACHING--METHOD OF ELECTION--MEASURES OF
POLITICAL PARTIES--SPURIOUS LETTERS REPUBLISHED--WASHINGTON'S
FAREWELL ADDRESS PUBLISHED--RECEPTION OF THE ADDRESS--AFFECTION OF
THE PEOPLE--CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY--COCKADE
PROCLAMATION--ADET'S CHARGES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT--APPEAL TO THE
PASSIONS--MEETING OF CONGRESS--THE PRESIDENT'S LAST ANNUAL
MESSAGE--ITS RECOMMENDATIONS--MILITARY ACADEMY--WEST
POINT--RELATIONS WITH FRANCE--ANSWER OF THE TWO HOUSES OF
CONGRESS--PRAISE OF WASHINGTON AND HIS ADMINISTRATION OPPOSED--HIS
FRIENDS IN A LARGE MAJORITY--PERSONAL ABUSE--MALIGNANT LETTER FROM
THOMAS PAINE, AND ADET'S PAMPHLET--WASHINGTON'S REMARKS ON THEIR
PUBLICATION.

The appointed hour for a new presidential election was now drawing near.
At that time no nomination for chief-magistrate w