” 26—As a retaliation on the British “Orders in Council” for seizing all goods going to France in American vessels, an embargo was laid on all shipping which was continued 60 days. This stopped all commerce for the present.
June 5—A law relating to neutrality passed in Congress.
” 19—Richard Henry Lee, of Va., died; Abraham Clark, of N. J., and John Witherspoon, of N. J., later, all signers of the Declaration of Independence, died.
July 16—An insurrection breaks out against the excise law in western Pennsylvania, by an armed attack on the officers of the law. An army of 15,000 men was raised and marched into that region, the appearance of which immediately restored order.
Aug. 20—Gen. Wayne inflicts a thorough chastisement on the Indians of Ohio, on the Maumee river.
Nov. 4—Congress again assembles.
” 28—Baron Steuben, a German, who had done us great service as an officer in the Revolutionary war, died, aged 61.
1795.
This year a commercial treaty was negotiated with England, which was the cause of violent demonstrations of the two parties. Only the firmness and moderation of Washington and his supporters saved the country from war with that power.
Jan. 23—Gen. Sullivan died. He had been an able Maj. Gen. in the Revolutionary war.