INTRODUCTION. As it is in the revolution of empires when truly great men make themselves known, so it may be amid the turbulent strife that at times agitates the political world-when a people tired, and bornc away by a ruthless intriguing faction, to save themselves from ruin, make a bold, determined stand in vindication of their sacred rights, and in defence of their liberties-it is when such powerful sentiments animate the hearts of a people born to be free, and truly enlightened views direct them to the easy attainment of benefits calculated to secure their freedom, happiness, and future prosperity, that their inmost souls expand, their mental faculties assume their natural proportion and energy, and, in defiance, come forth determined to assert those rights so important and essential to their welfare, and call to their aid those whom they are convinced will save them and their devoted country from anarchy, dissolution, and lasting disgrace. THE SUPPRESSED HISTORY OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JOHN ADAMS, (FROM 1797 TO 1801,) AS PRINTED AND SUPPRESSED IN 1802. BY JOHN WOOD, Author of "The History of Switzerland," &c. NOW REPUBLISHED WITH NOTES, AND AN APPENDIX, BY JOHN HENRY SHERBURNE, Author of "The Life and Character of Paul Jones," "Naval Sketches," "Etiquette," Philadelphia : WALKER & GILLIS, No. 10 SOUTH FIFTH STREET. -E 321 W88 1846 Entered, according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1845, by In the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. B. M. DUSENBERY, STEREOTYPER. CONTENTS. 1256 2 INTRODUCTION by the Editor CHAPTER I. Introductory Remarks-Biography of President John Adams CHAPTER II. Speech of President Adams-Speech of Thomas Jefferson- CHAPTER III. Speech of President Adams-Answer from the House of CHAPTER IV. Remarks on the Meeting of Congress-History of the Algerine Treaty-Blount's Conspiracy Investigated-British Piracy CHAPTER V. Speech of President Adams—Address from the Senate- Page 7 25 33 61 81 |