[58] Wilson vs. Mason, 1 Cranch, 45-101.
[59] 1 Cranch, 102-10.
[60] Turner vs. Fendall, 1 Cranch, 115-30.
[61] See vol. ii, 531-47, of this work.
[62] See Adams: U.S. i, chaps. ix and x, for account of the revolutionary measures which the Republicans proposed to take.
[63] Marshall to Pinckney, March 4, 1801, "four o'clock," MS.
[64] "It is the sole object of the Administration to acquire popularity." (Wolcott to Cabot, Aug. 28, 1802, Lodge: Cabot, 325.)
"The President has ... the itch for popularity." (J. Q. Adams to his father, November, 1804, Writings, J. Q. A.: Ford, iii, 81.)
"The mischiefs of which his immoderate thirst for ... popularity are laying the foundation, are not immediately perceived." (Adams to Quincy, Dec. 4, 1804, Quincy, 64.)
"It seems to be a great primary object with him never to pursue a measure if it becomes unpopular." (Plumer's Diary, March 4, 1805, Plumer MSS. Lib. Cong.)