events of his administration, [610]-[617].

Articles of Confederation, framed, [239]-[241];

weaknesses of, [242];

abandoned, [248].

Ashburton Treaty, [372].

Assistance, Writs of, [129].

Assumption of state debts, [266].

Atlanta, capture of, [536], [p. 428 n. 1].

Atlantic cable, laying of, [447].

Australian ballot system, introduced, [621].