1793. Second Presidential Term. 1797.
| FEDERAL. | DEMOCRATIC. REPUBLICAN. |
|---|---|
| 17 | 93 |
| Geo. Washington. Pres. | |
| John Adams, V. Pres. | |
| Trouble with France. | |
| Neutrality Proclamation. ____ | ____ Opposed, as nullifying Treaty of 1778, with Fr. |
| The treaty regarded as nullified by the change of government in France. | “Democratic Clubs” encourage Genet and denounce Wash. |
| 3rd | C. |
| BRITISH PARTY. | FRENCH PARTY. |
| Jeff. leaves the Cabinet, Dec. 31. | |
| 17 | 94 |
| Embargo, 60d. | Friendly to Fr.; hostile to Eng. |
| Jay app. E. E. to Eng. | |
| Indirect taxation voted ____ | ____ Opposed; direct tax favored. |
| XIth Amend. passed. | |
| Whisky Insurrection. | |
| 17 | 95 |
| Hamilton resigns. | |
| Debate on Jay’s Treaty. | |
| Jay’s Treaty ratified. | Jay hung in Effigy. |
| Naturalization Law. | Washington accused of incapacity and embezzlement, and called the “Stepfather of his Country!” |
| 4th | C. |
| 17 | 96 |
| Pres. Proc. legalizing Jay’s Treaty. House Resolution for carrying Treaty into effect; another debate. | An increase of duties successfully opposed. |
| Fisher Ames. _____ | _____ Albert Gallatin. |
| Washington’s “Farewell Address.” | Party name shortened to |
| REPUBLICAN. | |
| The Federals claim to be— | The Republicans claim to be— |
| (a) The authors of the Gov. | (a) The advocates of economy. |
| (b) The friends of neutrality, peace, and prosperity. | (b) The friends of liberty and of the rights of man. |
| (c) The direct inheritors of Washington’s policy. | (c) The protectors of the rights of the States. |
| Presidential Candidates. | |
| John Adams; T. Pinckney. | T. Jefferson; Aaron Burr. |
| Presidential Election; 16 States vote; 1st Presidential contest. | |
| Elec. Vote:—A. (71); P. (59) _____ | _____ J. (68); B. (30). |